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GigaBIX Termination Kit, 72-ports (Kit # AX101470)
GigaBIX IDC System Layouts
Cross-Connect Routing
Installation Guide
GigaBIX Multi IDC System
This Installation Guide is available in the “Information Center” section of the Belden CDT web site - www.BeldenIBDN.com
* Important Installation Note!
This document includes the use of the GigaBIX
Termination Bar AX101719. This new and important
component is installed at the step 6H of this document.
For detailed installation instructions refer to the related
document PX103843 that is included in the Termination
Bar package!
Cross-Connect Layout Patch Cord Layout
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3 4 10
5 7 11
6 8 12
Equipment or Distribution Fields
Growth
Distribution Field
Growth
Equipment Field
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8”
1. Route jumper wires as shown.
2. Using your hand, form a three
inch portion of slack close to
lower connection.
Route patch cords from field to field.
Patch cords
always enter
and exit on
the right side
of the mount.
EquipmentDistribution
3” of
slack
Basic Components Accessories Standard Tools
and Materials
- Marker
- Measuring tape
- Spirit Level
- Cutters
- BIX Connecting Tool
GigaBIX Connector, 4-Pair:
AX101447
(12X)
GigaBIX Retainer:
AX101486
(12X)
GigaBIX Mount:
AX101472 (1X)
GigaBIX Designation Strip:
AX101483
(6X)
Wood
Screws
(2X)
#8-3/4’’
Termination Bar
(72X)
AX101719
LabelFlex labels (not included)
AX101532 - Gray
AX101533 - White
AX101534 - Orange
AX101535 - Red
AX101536 - Yellow
AX101537 - Green
AX101538 - Blue
AX101539 - Purple
AX101540 - Brown
AX101541 - Silver
Velcro Strip
18” AX101519
(2X)
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Dispositif de retenue GigaBIX :
AX101486 (12X)
Porte-étiquettes GigaBIX :
AX101483 (6X)
Suitable for 22 to 26 wire gauge
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6I. Using the Belden CDT BIX Connecting
Tool, terminate the row.
A0270165 Tool
Cutting blade on bottom
6J. Snap on a GigaBIX Wire Retainer
over the terminated connector
6K. Remove and rotate the connector
and reposition in the top slot in the mount.
Rotate
6L. Position the next six cables for terminating
on connector #2. Terminate as previously shown.
Connector #2 temporarily installed
in the 3rd position down
Connector #1 rotated and installed
in 1st position
Second row of cables
Installer’s Tip : To create the optimum cable
slack for the last connector in the mount;
(1) install the connector in the bottom position,
(2) mark cables, 3/4” beyond connector edge
and strip to this point.
Repeat the terminating procedure for all
of the remaining cables and connectors.
3/4”
8. Cross-Connect Wire Installation
7. Cable Identification
7A. Print or mark
identification
labels
7B. Apply to the slot in the strip
9A. Use the word “TOP” to orient the
patch cord, and push patch cord head
firmly into the connector.
Color Code
W/Bl-Bl W/O-O W/Gr-Gr W/Br-Br
Pr. #1 Pr. #2 Pr. #3 Pr. #4
9. Patch Cord Installation
Last connector only!
GigaBIX Termination Kit, 72-ports
8A. Connect and route jumper wires
through rings to the other field.
Copyright 2006, Belden CDT, Inc.
9B. Route cable into patch cord
organizer to the corresponding
connection on the distribution field
“TOP”
Upper connector
Lower connector
* Important Installation Note!
The GigaBIX Termination Bar AX101719 is installed
at this step! For detailed installation instructions,
refer to the related document PX103843.
6H. Install the GigaBIX Termination Bars.
For additional technical information on GigaBIX
or our other connectivity products, call our
Technical Support department at 1-800-858-7954
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Continue the installation adding the required mounts.
Secure external rings in their positions as shown.
(Typical system layout shown below)
SYSTEM
GROWTH
Attach two rings in second mount and engage in
first mount. Secure second mount.
Mount #2
& Rings
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2. Attaching the first GigaBIX Mount
Orient mount to lines. Mark screw locations
and using #8 x 3/4” wood screws, fasten to wall.
Mount #1
Keep mount
straight with
line!
M
easure, and using a level, mark wall
or mounting surface.
1. Marking Wall/Mounting Surface
Draw a horizontal line
48” from the floor
Patch Cord LayoutCross-Connect Wire Layout
Level
8”
Draw a vertical
line (8” or more
from the wall)
3. Attaching additional GigaBIX Mounts
Note: Use rings
horizontally and
vertically to position
additional mounts.
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3 4 10
5 7 11
6 8 12
Equipment or
Distribution fields
4. Completing Wall Hardware
M
easure, and using a level, mark wall
or mounting surface.
1. Marking Wall/Mounting Surface
Draw a horizontal line
18” from the floor
Level
8”
Draw a vertical
line (8” or more
from the wall)
Mount #1
2. Attaching the first GigaBIX Mount
Orient mount to lines. Mark screw locations and
using #8 x 3/4” wood screws, fasten to wall.
Refer to PX101798 for
details on installing cable
management modules
3. Attaching the first Patch Cord Bracket
Orient patch cord bracket to line. Mark screw locations
and using #8 x 3/4” wood screws, fasten to wall.
Butt tabs against mounts to produce the correct spacing.
Cut out hole for
cables routing
through wall
False Wall
Patch cord organizer
Mount
Mount
4. Completing Wall
Hardware
Continue the installation
adding the required
hardware.
(Typical system
layout shown here)
Distribution
Channel
plates
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
SYSTEM
GROWTH
8”
Equipment
(56 1/2” ref.)
Tab Tab
Position
mount with
arrow facing
up.
Refer to I.G.# NOT 0331
for full details on mounting hardware.
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Note: To minimize cable
congestion when routing,
work cables into a parallel
oval form before bundling
and securing to mount.
5A
5
. Routing 4-pair Cables
5B. Using Velcro secure
bundle form in the center
lance on the right side of
the mount
5B
5A. Route lower mount
cable bundle first.
(Note: Cables routing from
the top down shown here)
5C. Form and route upper
mount cable bundle into
upper mount
5C
5D. Secure both upper and
lower bundles at the upper
lance locations with Velcro
and route cables down the
center of the mounts.
Upper mount
bundle
(72 cables)
Lower mount
bundle
(72 cables)
5D
Color Code
W/Bl-Bl W/O-O W/Gr-Gr W/Br-Br
Pr. #1 Pr. #2 Pr. #3 Pr. #4
Position
#2
6B. Select the appropriate
cable and position over
its pair segment on
the connector.
Cable #6
6A. Snap a GigaBIX connector
into the second position from
the top in the upper mount.
Use the color code and
polarizing feature to correctly
orient the connector.
6C. Before stripping jackets,
fan out each cable to its position
on the connector.
Do not cross over cables!
Fan directly to their positions!
1 2 3 4 5 6
6D. Remove a
small portion of
the jacket to
expose rip cord.
Installer’s Tip. Write cable I.D. number on the
jacket just after the connector edge, before stripping.
Cables:
6E. Slit jacket to the edge of the connector.
6F. Cut off excess
jacket, strength
member and cord
at the strip point.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Note: Hold each cable taut to its position
on the connector when stripping!
6
Always strip jacket to
the exact edge of the
connector!
Always strip at the
cable’s exact position!
6G. Prepare all six cables to the edge of the connector.
Polarizing feature
Color code
Pair #1
Pair #24
Blank
Pair
6. Terminating Connectors
Stripping
point
Connector
position
GigaBIX Termination Kit, 72-ports
Note: The stripping point, and the connector position,
ensures the optimum amount of cable slack!
To avoid a buildup or cable slack that could create congestion,
always prepare cables accurately to these points!
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