Written by Don Schultz, a great technical specialist, BICSI Tech, Instc, Instf, Fluke Networks Copper/Fiber CCTT CECTT CERTTTITIDIED
It is here! TRUECABLE offers a Keystone Jack Surface after a large number of studied development and design. It is referred to as “Jack Biscuit” by many, this surface box seems to be unimportant to bring a great deal of diversity to install the organized cables for home owners through major information technology departments and even professional installations. By allowing the regulatory and vocational position of the cable, one may think that the main surface installation box will be a standard relationship and HOM that will work with any Keystone socket of any factory. There is the problem; These boxes of the roof mountain are usually ownership! Well, I changed all of that.
What is the roof mountain box?
You may not be aware of the concept of the surface Keystone box. In a traditional organizer cable system, the communications cable is usually installed in a correction plate with key evidence in the “end of the head” and the cables end in the remote ports, and they were finished on the keystone cranes installed in the wall panels. This is usually in the wall and is hidden from view. Below is an example of the distant way and what will look like if you can see inside the wall:
Wall wall updated with two keystone cranes. Blue cable is the permanent steel copper structure cable coming from the correction plate. Gray cables are correction ropes.
This arrangement can be very limited, however. You need a wall and reach inside the wall. Well, what if you don’t have a useful wall or if the wall is concrete? This is what the roof mountain boxes are!
Below is an example of the same type of preparation, as it provides remote outlets, but this time the whole cable is visible and the square that carries the keys outside any wall:
The same concept of arrangement inside the wall, not only in the wall!
This is what the inside, before the top box cover is cut. Note that we have a large foundation stone without a traditional Keystone Most tool. These are task details that we will enter later.
Why use Keystone Jacks is important
As I noticed, the SCS (structured cable system) is something that I confirm a little. The reason is related to reliability, performance and diversity. When served with difficult installations, many installations (even professionals) are confused about how to maintain durability and performance Permanent links It extends.
Permanent links (permanently installed cable, which is not intended to be transferred), is the founder of the concept of a SCS was built correctly.
The installed, due to the lack of a useful wall or a concrete wall, may be simply finished a standard plug of 8p8C (also known as RJ45) on the cable that is constantly installed copper. This is not a good idea, and it may lead to reliability and performance problems if not perfectly implemented. Even when completely finished, the RJ45S which is completely ended with the hand is not known for their ability to withstand frequent delivery and delivery without developing reliable problems. Another issue is to cut the cable and finish the hand in this way also steals you from ingenuity! For more information on this critical topic, please see RJ45 opposite Keystone: What is the difference and which should you be used?
Thus, we have the Mount Surface Fund option instead of the standardization of the hand to finish the hand. This is very important. Here why:
Surface installation boxes allow the installation of a high -performance category Ethernet keystone jackWhich corresponds to the reluctance and has a multi -chlorine vinyl plate (printed circuit board) inside. You can use length Correction cable This fits the installation better than the surface installation box to the final device.
Performance, diversity and reliability are preserved
Well, enough of the generalities surrounding the Jabal Al -Safat boxes. Let’s talk about taking Treucable studied on this old idea.
Product Overview: Truecable (SKU: SMBWHT2P)
When we started to design this surface installation box, we wanted a square to accept any cornerstone, regardless of the type or shield. We targeted global consensus, and we have achieved it.
Below are the main features:
It accepts the design of at least tools, and the design free of tools, large diameter cables (up to 9 mm) is compatible with all the standard Keystone Stp/STP socket and pre -extended ropes. Nylon).
To get an in -depth specifications paper with complete technology details and dimensions, please refer to This link.
Let’s see some other pictures of the above key features:
It is easy to press the sides. There are no required tools. No intruder and does not try to break! Note the magnet included at the bottom.
It accepts the largest cranes and horn from Keystone. Yes, so two major stones with protected tools with major tools installed there!
So as not to be left, the surface installation box accepts common AV headquarters like Series 6 and BNC (shown).
Even the fiber optic benching fits perfectly. Duplex LC and Simplex SC alongside.
Just do you need to use one keystone port? No problem. Another port has a file Keystone empty empty (Seps separately).
Windows CLEAR is allowed to place marks
Even leaving surface installation box
Multiple installation options
Three rising options are provided:
Driver tape nails (guaranteed) (guaranteed) for more permanent, built -in magnet
Notice the nylon links to reduce the cable strain. The guaranteed magnet is not offered.
Installation guide: step -by -step
Please note that you can find a well and comfortable PDF download for the instruction paper here.
Let’s get to install one of these! Below are some pre -elements, then some useful guidelines step by step.
Installation devices provided
Two nylon links to reduce the cable strain.
Additional tools recommended to install the screw
Driver/driver with drilling bits 3/32 inches to celebrate before the pits (#11)
Preparation review menu
Choose the installation site, select the installation method based on the site (magnet, screw, or tape), set up a surface (for the screw installation, otherwise skip this section) remove the top of the box using the base as a template, and one hole mark use a level on the box base to ensure the required airport level or the required, adopting the mutual kitchen,
Installation procedure
Attach a square to the roof if it is not already open square if it is not already open (sides) inserting a port/headquarters of the foundation stone at an angle, a clip below safe cables in the back of the spouses with nylon links (do not outperform) stickers outlets.
Applications where surface installation boxes are useful
Office Conferences Rooms Warehouse’s Walls Concrete Walls Timer settings inside a metal wardrobe for cable distribution testing plants where cables can be changed frequently
Best practices and advice
Guarantee The circle of the appropriate diameter is the right cable At all times, use the institution’s ports stickers, use the surface installation boxes when there are no practical alternatives to use the traditional Keystone Associate Panel inside the wall when working with protected cables and key basins, the correction ropes associated with them must be of the same type (category, for example), and it is protected to help the link on the ground flexibility of the terrestrial flexibility
Linking the surface mountain box to the floor is not a “thing” and it is not required for protected keys
Related questions
Can I mix the main stones and match different categories in the box without causing loss of speed?
definitely! Given that the box holds a maximum of key evidence, the escalating Cat6a cable and the key stone (for example) Cat5e cable and the key stone will not give birth to Crosssalk to cause any problems.
Will there be any problems using protected keycure evidence and unprotected keys (and cable associated with them) in the same box?
no. Since the square itself does not require interconnection on the ground, there are no problems with mixing the keys of protected, non -protected and communications cable. Keep in mind that the correction ropes described in the square should be protected or unprotected (by following the type of the attached socket) as needed.
Should the surface installation box be linked to the ground if housing is exclusive cable and keystone?
no. The box should be treated like a model Keystone Coystone wall panel. Since the plastic wall panels are not tied to the ground, this square should not be. The bond on the ground will be achieved using protected keystones with protected correction ropes instead.
What is the maximum category that I can use in this surface installation box?
Trecciped Port Status 2 installation box is completely category, so even Cat8 is allowed.
conclusion
So, there you have! Finally, there is a superficial installation box in the market that does not only accept any Keystone socket that you throw, but it is also easy to enter without any tools or the required guess. How did he not think this earlier? This is a difficult question, I have no answer. Perhaps in the luster and charm of the launch of new categories of cable, you forgot new types of major cranes, and manufacturers of correction panels for smaller but important importance. Well, no longer!
If keystone clicks, it fits!
Happy networks!
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