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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .....................................................................................5
RECOMMENDATION HIGHLIGHTS...............................................................................................................................5
WIRELESS DISTROBUTION............................................................................ 23
AREAS OF COVERAGE ..............................................................................................................................................23
INSTALLATION PARAMETERS...................................................................................................................................23
ACCEPTANCE TESTING ............................................................................................................................................24
CABLING..................................................................................................................................................................25
TERMINATION ..........................................................................................................................................................25
CONDUIT .................................................................................................................................................................25
TESTING............................................................................................................... 41
UTP.........................................................................................................................................................................41
FIBER OPTIC ............................................................................................................................................................41
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This document serves as the standard for Hilton Hotels Corporation voice, data, and video wiring
standards. These standards can be updated, as new, improved technologies become available and
affordable.
The future of hotels depends upon their ability to meet the challenges of change. The hotel must
respond to customer needs as well as to the competition as new technologies emerge. In order to
meet this challenge, new hotels have the option to plan for the future by installing an
infrastructure for present and anticipated future needs.
A well-engineered communication and wiring system, along with a structurally sound and
flexibly designed conduit system, is the best investment a hotel can make. This will provide the
flexibility to add, remove, replace, and upgrade the installed cabling system without major
rehabilitation to the existing system. This also allows for very little inconvenience to the guest.
A good conduit system is vital and will save the hotel in future installation costs over its life.
The Hilton standards are designed to comply with the telecommunications standards and
building codes as defined by the applicable standards setting bodies, primarily including the
Electronic Industries Association / Telecommunications Industries Association (EIA/TIA),
federal building codes and local (County and State) building codes.
Recommendation Highlights
Voice wiring: CAT 6 cable terminated on RJ45 jacks
Data wiring: CAT 6 cable terminated on RJ45 jacks
CATV wiring: RG6 quadshielded cable
All horizontal communication wiring will share the same one-inch (1") conduit from a jointly
used utility closet.
No horizontal cable runs will exceed 90 Meters.
Data
Place one (1) four-pair 24 gauge Category 6 terminated on RJ45 jacks using 568-B wiring
standards
CATV
RG6 Quad-shielded cable
All communication wiring should share the same 1" conduit from a jointly used utility closet
with no cable runs over 300. The savings in conduit will be substantial, although the conduit
size will increase to a 1 from the closet to the first gang box in the guestroom. Combining the
varied termination equipment required for voice, data, and CATV into one convenient area will
reduce costs. This area will become more important to the hotel due to new technologies with
distribution of the CATV, data, and telephone (in larger hotels). It is now affordable to bring
these services to the closet via fiber cables for distribution to guestrooms, thus saving conduit
runs and wall termination space.
Guestroom conduit is designed to permit the termination of the 1" conduit within the CATV
double gang box, placement of a 1 conduit to the desk area for the data termination, and
extension of the 1/2" conduit to a lower mounted gang box for voice termination. A 3/4" conduit
should be placed from the CATV gang box, then around the guestroom to a gang box by the
nightstand for second telephone location.
Fiber optic cable to the guestroom is not a requirement at this time unless there are other media
that should be addressed simultaneously. The traveling guest is not typically equipped with a
fiber-ready laptop computer. There are strong indications that higher speed connections for
laptops will be achieved via GigE over Category 6 copper cable.
The above-mentioned star design will benefit the upcoming CATV two-way transmission for
interactive TV. For telephone and data, this is a standard design, with 300 limitations for
horizontal cables. If needed, the Category 6 cable for telephone is strictly for future use and is
terminated at Category 5e standards.
Riser Cables
Hilton will use outside vendors to provide CATV and data to guestrooms. Hilton should reiterate to
the vendor who will be responsible for maintaining the installed riser cable(s) that the riser cable
design is the vendors responsibility. If necessary and/or appropriate, the same vendor should
remove riser cables at the end of their contract.
Hilton should provide the conduit from the respective equipment rooms to the utility closets. A
minimum of one (1) 4 conduit for each system to the utility closets is required. The telephone riser
cable will also be sized by the vendor, but will require Hilton supervision to ensure adequate sizing
for future needsan important step for the hotel because Hilton will become the owner of this
cabling.
Work Clearances
Working clearances for craftsmen to maintain and service the equipment is generally one meter (3
feet). Typically, large cabinets require approximately 0.65 square meters (6 square feet) of floor
space. All equipment shall be installed according to the manufacturers requirements and
specifications.
Power Requirements
Telecommunications systems manufacturers have strict electrical power requirements. In order
to ensure that all equipment warranties are met, these specifications must be met at all times. All
city, county, state, and national electrical codes must also be maintained.
Many types of communication equipment are sensitive to power aberrations. For this reason,
many manufacturers require dedicated feeder/branch circuits and power conditioning.
The installation of batteries for a power backup system shall meet the manufacturer requirements
regarding ventilation and explosion containment, along with any other safety concerns.
The equipment room (and telecommunications entrance facility) should be located close to the
electrical service equipment (NEC Article 230). This will limit the distance between these
facilities, which will also:
1. Facilitate an optimal grounding arrangement
2. Minimize intersystem grounding disturbances
Dedicated feeders to this will supply power for the communications equipment within the
equipment room (NEC Article 215). More than one dedicated feeder may be required depending
upon the manufacturers requirements.
There should be a minimum three dedicated 3-wire 110VAC duplex electrical outlets (on
separate circuits) 15 or 20 ampere rated.
Separate duplex 110VAC convenience outlet (for tools, test sets, etc.) located at least 15
centimeters above the finished floor and placed at 1.8 meter intervals around the perimeter walls.
Additional outlets or power may be required depending on the amount and type of equipment
planned for the closet.
All outlets must be on non-switched circuits
Grounding
All equipment and cable shields must be properly grounded as set forth in NEC, Article 250,
ANSI/NFP 70, as well as according to city, county, state regulations as well as those regulations
put forth by any other Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Electrical communications grounds and all other conductive pathways in the building
infrastructure should be bonded. If multiple bonds are necessary, a copper ground bar must be
emplaced.
If the local Exchange Company (LEC) provides a backbone cable, consult the LEC for their
grounding requirements.
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The final installed product will meet or exceed the design and installation requirements set for in
the BICSI TDM Manual, Eleventh edition.
Environmental Requirements
Environmental requirements for telecommunications equipment typically include:
1. Temperature control
2. Humidity control
3. Dust and contaminant control
Environmental requirements for equipment vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer requirements exactly to ensure proper equipment operation and warranty validity. It
will be the responsibility of the owner to ensure that a copy of the manufacturer requirements is
available to the contractor. It will be the contractors responsibility, and not that of the owner, to
correct any deviation to the specifications at his or her own expense.
The following environmental specifications indicate general requirement and specification
guidelines from manufacturers that should be enforced:
HVAC
All voice, data, and video equipment will require HVAC at all times including weekends. All
manufactured specifications must be met for this installation. Typical HVAC requirements are as
follows:
Temperature:
Humidity:
Heat Dissipation:
18 to 24 degrees (C)
64 to 75 degrees (F)
30 to 55 percent
750 to 5,000 BTUs per hour per cabinet
Floor Requirements
Floor loading of equipment cabinets varies from 245 to 975 kilograms per square meter (50 to 200
pounds per square foot). It is necessary to verify specifications with the manufacturer.
Wall Requirements
Equipment room walls should:
1. Extend from the finished floor to the regular ceiling.
2. Be covered with two coats of fire-retardant white (or other bright colored) paint.
3. Be fire-retardant rated.
Ceiling Requirements
Ceilings are to be at least 2.6 meters (8 feet 6 inches) high to provide space over the equipment
frames for cables and suspended racks. However, some manufactured equipment may require
additional height depending on its specifications.
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Lighting Requirements
The equipment must have adequate and uniform lighting. Locate light fixtures a minimum of 2.6
meters above the finished floor at such a power and density that an intensity of 500 LUX (50 footcandles) (LM/ft squared) at 3 feet above floor level is recommended. Coordinate light fixture
positions with the equipment layout, especially overhead cable trays, to ensure that light is not
obstructed. Emergency lighting must be provided in equipment rooms.
Fire Protection
Place a fire alarm in the equipment room, and make portable fire extinguishers available at
several places with in the equipment room. Coordination and placement of fire protection
systems with the equipment layout is important to avoid obstructing sprinklers, access to the
alarm, or other protective measures. All safety devices must meet city, state, county, and
national safety codes.
Earthquake and Disaster Protection
It is the responsibility of the owner during the time of design to ensure that structural reinforcement
and extra environmental protection in the equipment room are in place wherever local earthquake or
disaster regulations apply.
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Horizontal cabling is the portion of the wiring system that extends from the
telecommunications closet to the work area in the telecommunications outlet. Backbone
cabling is wiring between the telecommunications closet or equipment room. In multistory buildings, a minimum of one telecommunications closet per floor is typically
provided. This is to ensure that the distance of 90 meters (300 feet) for horizontal cabling
is not exceeded.
Ceiling Height
The ceiling height will not be less than 2.6 meters (8 feet, 6 inches). When a ceiling distribution
system is used, adequate conduit or openings through beams and other obstructions into the
accessible ceiling space are necessary.
Conduits, Raceways and Ducts
Locate slot/sleeve system in places where pulling and termination will be accessible for easy
installation of both horizontal and backbone cabling.
Sleeves and slots will not be left open after installation. It will be the responsibility of the contractor
to place firestops in all slots and sleeves in accordance with applicable building codes.
The size and number of conduits or sleeves used for backbone pathways depends on the usable floor
space serviced by the backbone system. However, the minimum amount shall be three (3) 100millimeter (4-inch) sleeves placed at each closet. The exact amount of conduits or sleeves will vary
depending upon structures.
Multiple intermediate closets located on the same floor must be interconnected with a minimum of
one (1) 4-inch conduit.
Doorways
All closets will have fully opening, lockable doors which are at least 91 centimeters (36 inches) wide
and 2.0 meters (80 inches) tall.
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Environmental Requirements
Provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning to maintain the following:
1. A temperature range of 10 to 35 degrees C (50 to 95 degrees F), preferably with +/- 5 degrees
C (+/- 9 degrees F) of the adjoining office space.
2. Continuous environmental controls (24 hours per day, 365 days per year).
Consider providing separate thermostatic control for the telecommunications closets.
Fire Protection
Provide fire protection for the telecommunications closets if required by applicable codes.
If sprinkler heads are provided, install wire cages to prevent accidental operation. To prevent water
damage, consider a "dry" sprinkler system.
Flood Prevention
Telecommunication closets and/or main telephone equipment rooms must be located above any
threat of flooding.
Floor Loading
The minimum specification is 2.4kPa (50 lbs. per square foot). This must be verified with the
architect and the owner before installation of equipment.
Grounding
All equipment and cable shields must be properly grounded as set forth in NEC, article 250,
ANSI/NFP 70, as well as according to city, county, and/or state regulations. If multiple bonds are
necessary, a copper ground bar must be provided.
Electrical and communications grounds and all other conductive pathways in the building
infrastructure should be bonded.
If the Local Exchange Company (LEC) provides a backbone cable, consult the LEC for their
grounding requirements.
Lighting
The equipment must have adequate and uniform lighting. Locate light fixtures a minimum of 2.6
meters above the finished floor at such a power and density that an intensity of 500 LUX (50 footcandles) (LM/ft squared) at 3 feet above floor level is recommended. Coordinate light fixture
positions with the equipment layout, especially overhead cable trays, to ensure that light is not
obstructed. Emergency lighting must be provided in equipment rooms.
Location
Maintain horizontal cable runs a minimum distance of 46 meters (150 feet) or less with a
maximum of 90 meters (295 feet).
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Locate the telecommunications closet as close as possible to the center of the area it is intended
to serve. Distance may be limited by the maximum wiring distance possible from floor-allocated
voice, data, or video communications equipment.
Power Requirements
Each telecommunications closet is to be equipped with the following:
1. Minimum two (2) dedicated 3-wire 110V AC duplex electrical outlets (on separate circuits)
and 15- or 20-ampere rated.
2. Separate duplex 110V AC convenience outlets (for tools, test sets, etc.) located at least 15
centimeters (6 inches) above the finished floor and placed at 1.8 meter (6 foot) intervals
around perimeter walls.
3. Additional outlets or power may be required depending on the amount and type of equipment
planned for the closet.
All outlets must be on non-switched circuits (outlet power may not be controlled by a wall
switch or any other device that may lead to inadvertent loss of service). In many cases, it is the
choice of the owner to provide a dedicated power panel to serve the closet(s).
Security
The building owner or agent should control access to telecommunications closet(s) that serve
multiple tenants and/or closets. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that once work
has started, all telecommunications closets are secure.
Keep closets locked.
Assign closet(s) keys to building personnel who are on site throughout their shift.
Wall Linings
Each closet will have at least two (2) walls with 20 millimeter (3/4" inch trade size) A-C
plywood, 2.4 meters (8 feet) high.
Rigidly fasten plywood to wall framing members to ensure that it can support attached
equipment. Contractor should paint plywood with a fire-resistant, washable, low-gloss, light
colored paint.
Size Requirements
Because of the various cabling requirements and equipment to be placed within the
telecommunications closet(s), the sizing will be done on an individual basis. However, as a
reference guide during the rough architectural drawing stage, the following is to be used as a
guide only:
If the serving area is
500 Sq. meters (5,000 Sq.Ft.)
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800 to 1,000 Sq. meters (>8,000 to <10,000 Sq.Ft.) 3.0 meters X 3.4 meters (10 feet X 11 feet)
Note:
The above size requirements are based upon distributing telecommunications services to
one individual work area per 10 Sq. meters (100 Sq.Ft.) of occupied floor space.
ALLOCATE
26 Sq. Cm. (4 Sq. In.) for each circuit to be patched or
cross-connected
26 Sq. Cm. (4 Sq. In.) for each circuit to be patched or
cross-connected
13 Sq. Cm. (2 Sq. In.) for each circuit to be patched
13 Sq. Cm. (2 Sq. In.) for each circuit to be patched
Please note that the above information is for estimating of floor space required for
telecommunications closets. Because if the various types of punch down termination
equipment for voice, data, audio, and video. The actual square footage may vary for each
location. For this reason, the actual square footage requirement will be determined at
the time of design.
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Transmission Cable
(TC) to (IC) = 500 meters (1640 feet) Max
(IC) to (MC) = 1500 meters (4920 feet) Max (see note #1)
(TC) to (IC) = 500 meters (1640 feet) Max.
(IC) to (MC) = 300 meters (980 feet) Max. (see note #2)
(TC) to (IC) = 500 meters (1640 feet) Max
(IC) to (MC) = 700 meters (2300 feet) Max.
(TC) to (IC) = 500 meters (1640 feet) Max.
(IC) to (MC) =500 meters (1640 feet) Max.
Note #1:
When the TC to IC distance is less than the maximum, the IC to MC distance can
be increased accordingly to a maximum of 2000 meters (6560 feet).
Note #2:
When the TC to IC distance is less than the maximum, the IC to MC distance can
be increased accordingly to a maximum of 800 meters (2625 feet).
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In order to provide for the customers cabling needs, the horizontal cabling must:
1. Provide flexible cable distribution to work area locations.
2. Facilitate ongoing maintenance.
3. Accommodate future changes in equipment and services.
Horizontal cables connect the work area outlet to the cross-connect system in the
telecommunications closet. In order to be in full compliance, each work area outlet must be wired
with a minimum of two (2) four-pair Category 6 cable. The Category 6 data cable is to be 100 ohm
UTP 24-gauge.
EIA/TIA 568 standards recognize that most work areas will require both voice and data
telecommunications within the lifetime of the cabling system, and so requires that all work areas be
wired with a minimum of two outlets. The maximum distance for horizontal cable placement from
telecommunication closet to workstation must not exceed 90 meters (295 feet).
Note:
The use of 100 ohm shielded twisted pair (STP) cable is acceptable if the cable
maintains Category 6 EIA/TIA specifications. Splices and bridged taps are not
allowed as part of the horizontal cabling (except as noted in transition point,
and consolidation points).
Cross-connect hardware terminates the horizontal cable, backbone cable, and equipment in the
telecommunications closet.
There are two (2) types of cross-connect hardware placed at the telecommunication closet: patch
panels and cross-connect blocks. Any cabling that will be used for Ethernet connectivity must be
terminated in patch panels and interconnected with patch cords with RJ45 modular plugs.
Patch panels often have the backbone cable, horizontal cable, or electronic equipment cord
directly terminated on the rear of the patch panel. Cross connecting is achieved by patch cords.
Sizing of patch panels should account 10% growth in number of ports at each
telecommunications closet.
24 port patch panels will be 1.75.
48 port patch panels will be 3.5.
A 3.5 wire manager will be installed above and below each 48 contiguous ports installed on a
given rack system.
When mounting patch panels in rack system, panel placement is to begin 7 inches from the topmost mounting position. Patch panel and wire manger placement is to continue as detailed
above, until required ports have been installed.
Cross-connect blocks are usually insulation displacement connector (IDC) connections with the
electronic equipment cords, horizontal cables, and backbone cables terminated on one side, The
cross-connect jumpers terminated on the other side of the block, and between blocks to complete
the cross-connect. It is desirable that all termination of cables be of this type.
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Sizing of Cross-connect blocks should account 10% growth in number of ports at each
telecommunications closet.
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Equipment cables connect telecommunications equipment to the outlet in the work area or to the
cross connects in the telecommunications closet.
Vendor supplied equipment cords are required to meet the same performance criteria as patch cords
and that they comply with category 6 transmission requirements.
The maximum length for work area equipment cords is 10 feet (3 meters).
Installation of connecting hardware must be in a neat, well-organized manner, using wire
management and mechanical termination practices in accordance with manufacturers guidelines.
Connecting hardware must be organized into connecting fields for ease of administration.
Documentation of installation and use of color coding and labeling is also a requirement.
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WIRELESS DISTRIBUTION
The provisioning of Wireless High Speed Internet (WiFi) services in Hilton brand hotels will
require the installation of UTP cable, Category 6, from Main Computer Room or Intermediate
Data Cabinets to locations throughout the hotel (see Areas of Coverage) for the mounting,
installation and servicing of Wireless Access Points (WAPs). All previous reference to conduit,
cable placement and termination requirements for Category 6 cabling in this document must be
adhered to for installation of this WiFi cabling. The scope of this Definition relates only to the
design and installation of the Cabling system for this WiFi network. Reference to WAPs in this
document is only intended to give a point of reference for design of the Cabling system.
Areas of Coverage
Common Areas, to include all Lobby areas, Lounges (to include Towers or Executive level
Lobby and Lounge areas), Bars, Restaurants, Pool and Patio (interior or exterior), Fitness Center
Meeting and Function Areas, to include all Meeting Rooms, Conference (to include Towers or
Executive level conference facilities), Ballrooms and Pre-function areas. Care must be taken to
ensure the installation of enough infrastructure in these areas such that their subsequent division
by mechanical or other partitions does not deteriorate signal reception in any one partitioned
area.
Guest Rooms, to include all space within all guest rooms, suites, parlors; also including coverage
for all Fractional Ownership or Condominium units as may reside within the Property.
Installation Parameters
The installed infrastructure defined here should provide for the installation of WAPs such that
the following criteria are met:
WAPs should be concealed from public view, or mounted in a subdued and aesthetic manor as
well as secured from tampering if in an accessible area.
WAPs will be permanently accessible after installation, to facilitate repair or replacement.
WAPs will not require access to electrical power near their installation, but may utilize it if
available
Terminated cables for the WiFi network must be emplaced throughout the Areas of Coverage in
sufficient density and proximity to each other to provide the following minimum Receive
Sensitivity:
Common Areas, -88dBm
Meeting and Function Areas, -72dBm
Guest Rooms, -89dBm
Cable runs for the WiFi network should be terminated in 8pin RJ-45 female jacks at the access
point location. Jacks will be installed in wall plates if the WAP is to be mounted aesthetically in
a visible location, and interconnected with the shortest possible patch cord to maintain a neat and
tidy look and also to minimize tampering.
Signal coverage between WAPs should never fall below 15% overlap at the specified dB levels
Regardless of the signal level requirements being met, WAPs must never be required to provide
signaling beyond a 300 circumference from any one WAP.
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Acceptance Testing
Accurate placement to provide full WiFi coverage specified herein must be formalized by a
Radio Frequency test that confirms that all Areas of Coverage are achieving or exceeding
Received Signal sensitivities specified in this document.
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Termination will be in a three-way flush mount faceplate. Termination of the voice will
conform to EIA/TIA 568B and Category 6 standards. Termination of the data will
conform to EIA/TIA 568B and Category 6 standards.
The above wiring is to be placed in a 1" inch conduit that is "home run" from each
workstation back to the utility closet, computer room, and/or main telephone equipment
room. The maximum distance of 90 meters, is allowed from the HUB to each
workstation.
It is important to note that the above wiring specifications can accommodate any size of
administrative layouts based upon the total room configuration of the hotel. That is, the
above communication wiring requirements is to be for EACH workstation.
Termination equipment used in utility closet, computer room, etc. will be as follows:
All cabling will be installed maintaining the cable twist TO THE CONNECTOR at
both ends.
All components must be rated for use in a Category 6 cabling system.
All data cabling shall be terminated in the computer room, main telephone
equipment, and/or utility closet in a rack mounted Category 6 patch panel of
appropriate density (24, 48, 96 port). When the use of a utility closet is necessary
elsewhere in the hotel, all data cabling shall be terminated in the utility closet on a
wall mounted Category 6 patch panel of appropriate density (24, 48, 96 port). All
termination is to conform to EIA/TIA 568B Standards.
Voice and Data cables shall NOT be mixed on the same patch panel or Category 6
termination blocks. Separate patch panels/blocks shall be used in each utility
closet supporting Voice and Data Category 6 cabling.
The cable used for Category 6 patch cords must have stranded conductors
(Category 5e cabling used for horizontal runs is typically solid core).
Total length of patch cords at both ends of horizontal runs should not exceed 20
feet in length.
All cables shall be terminated (at all workstations) into surface or flush mount jacks,
conforming to EIA/TIA 568B standards.
Each faceplate is to have adequate locations for each insert used: voice, data, fiber (if
required), and coax.
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All cable management (rings, guides, raceways, etc.) will be neatly installed
appropriately to handle cable count at all termination locations, and equipment.
All cabling will be labeled at the workstation end and at each patch panel port to indicate
what utility closet, computer room, and/or main telephone equipment room they are
terminated from, as well as their unique station number.
All cables will be tested and verified to ensure installation to conform to Category 6
specifications.
For all other wiring specifications, electrical for each workstation, consult the
Hilton Technology Network Site Preparation Guide.
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The type of termination for data will be TIA/EIA 568B, a standard for all jacks, punch down
blocks, and patch panels.
Each faceplate is to have adequate locations for each insert usedvoice, data, fiber (if required),
and coax.
All cable management (rings, guides, raceways, etc.) will be neatly installed appropriately to
handle cable count at all termination locations, and equipment.
All cabling will be labeled at the workstation end and at each patch panel port to indicate what
utility closet, computer room, and /or main telephone equipment room they are terminated from
(as well as their unique station number).
Cabling
Each jack location is to be wired to accommodate:
Two (2) four-pair 24-gauge Category 6 Inside Wire for voice
Two (2) four-pair 24-gauge Category 6 Inside Wire for data
One (1) two-fiber multi-mode (62.5/125).
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Termination will be in a six-way flush mount faceplate. Termination of the voice will conform
to EIA/TIA 568B and Category 6 standards. Termination of the data will conform to EIA/TIA
568B and Category 6 standards. Fiber termination should be in SC or LC connectors. All
cables will be tested and verified to ensure installation to conform to the EIA/TIA 568B wiring
specifications.
Grounding shall meet the requirement of local codes. In addition, telecommunications
grounding shall conform to the minimum requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA 607.
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During the initial build-out, if traditional analog or vendor-proprietary TDM voice service is
installed in guest rooms, administrative areas or meeting space, the placement of blocks will take
into consideration the fact that the cable will need to be moved to rack based patch panels at
some time in the future. Therefore, pathways should be established such that horizontal voice
cable will run past the future provisioned data racks, or that sufficient service loop is left and
neatly stored in the ladder racks such that the move to VoIP can be accomplished with out
replacing horizontal cable.
If a voice system is to be initially deployed as VoIP then terminating on blocks should be
disregarded and cable should be terminated on patch panels following guidelines for data cable.
During the initial build-out, if traditional analog voice service is installed, the placement of
blocks will take into consideration the fact that the cable will need to be moved to rack based
patch panels at some time in the future. Therefore if possible, pathways should be established
such that horizontal voice cable will run past the future provisioned data racks, or that sufficient
service loop is left and neatly stored in the ladder racks such that the move to VoIP can be
accomplished with out replacing horizontal cable.
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Preferred
Backboards
A backboard of 3/4 plywood with a total area of 4x8 (split into two 4x4 boards is
acceptable) must be installed on a wall near the headend racks for mounting the mix point
devices, distribution amplifiers, and related equipment.
Headend backboards must meet local fire-rating codes.
Power Requirements
The equipment headend room requires one dedicated 30A 120VAC circuit for hotels up to 630
rooms. Hotels larger than 630 rooms must contact LodgeNet for specific electrical requirements.
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For Guest Pay and Free-to-Guest services, one 3 diameter conduit for LodgeNets
exclusive use must be provided from the headend rack location to the satellite dish
location (400-foot maximum distance from the headend).
One 3 diameter conduit for LodgeNets exclusive use must be provided from the
headend rack location to the antenna location on the roof.
Power Requirements
If distribution closets require amplifiers, then a non-switched 10A 120VAC circuit must be
provided at each backboard.
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Cascades (multiple amplifiers in the same signal path) should always be kept to the bare
minimum.
Every time amplifiers are cascaded, the inputs and max outputs must be systematically
reduced as listed below.
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Always use plenum-grade CATVP cable where required by local code or when installing
cable in plenum ceilings without conduit.
All cable pulls prior to termination must leave a 3-foot service loop.
Coaxial cable type and installation must meet NEC codes for fire safety.
IP TV
Although coaxial cable is still the standard wiring for television systems, IP-based systems are
becoming more popular and may begin to replace coaxial cable-based systems within the next
three to five years. Owners may consider running CAT6 to the television in addition to the
coaxial cable. As a minimum, in order to prepare the hotel adequately for short term changes to
the in-room entertainment system, we strongly recommend owners add a three quarter inch
(3/4) conduit from the desk to the television, in addition to the coaxial cable.
Signal Specifications
The forward frequency response of the MATV/CATV Distribution system must be at 49 to
860MHz with +3 to +10 dBmV at each TV outlet in every room. The return response must
be 5 to 35 MHz.
The system must be able to deliver 5 to 10 dBmV return level at 5-35MHz to the headend,
with a 38dBmV reference from a typical room location.
All passive devices must be permanently accessible. Passive devices installed in permanent
ceilings or walls must have access panels provided.
Underground cable runs connecting separated buildings must use flooded type cable and be
in conduit. RG-11 or hardline cable should be used for up to 500 feet. Only hardline cable
can be used for 500 or more feet.
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Satellite dish location requires an unobstructed view of the southern sky from 72.5 degrees
West to 119 degrees West.
It is important that the satellite dish/dishes location be no more than 300 feet from the
headend. Because of this limitation, a roof location may not always be acceptable.
A pre-installed 4-foot antenna mast (3 OD capped) properly secured to the building during
construction will reduce costs.
All masts must be properly grounded (refer to NEC code, Article 810, Section 810-21).
If the satellite dish is to be installed on the roof without a permanent mast, a non-penetrating
ballasted roof mount will be used. Therefore, the roof must be able to withstand a load of
continuous roof loading of 45lbs per sq. ft.
Antennas
Off-Air antennas must be located on the exterior roof of the building and be in a location that
provides a clear line of sight to the surrounding area.
Three 6-foot antenna masts spaced 5 feet apart properly secured during construction will
reduce cost.
Accessibility
Antennas and dishes must be in an accessible location for service.
Conduit Requirements (Refer to Diagram J: Conduit Diagram)
One 3 diameter conduit for LodgeNets exclusive use must be provided from the
headend rack location to the satellite dish location (300-foot maximum distance from the
headend).
For Off-Air antenna service, a 3 diameter conduit for LodgeNets exclusive use must be
provided from the headend rack location to the antenna location on the roof.
At the dish and satellite locations, conduits must terminate into a 12x12x6 inch
weatherproof box.
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Cable Requirements
All weather-exposed cables must be the flooded type.
Meeting room and public area wiring should be on a separate trunk or riser from the
guestrooms.
All rooms terminate with pass-through F-81 connectors at the wall plate.
Use RG-11 or .500 hardline for all trunk lines from the headend to the distribution closets.
Values of splitters or directional couplers should be chosen to allow more signal to be fed to
the distant rooms. This helps compensate for increased signal loss over long distances.
Splitters and directional couplers are used in the headend or distribution closets to distribute
signals to the rooms.
Method #2 Guidelines
The following are guidelines for Method #2: Horizontal RG-11 trunks feeding 4-port and 2-port
drop taps. Drop tap legs feed individual rooms with RG-6. (Refer to Diagrams H and I).
Trunks should be designed such that drop taps decrease in value the further they are placed
from the beginning of the trunk to provide signal levels from +3dBmV to +10dBmV to each
guestroom outlet.
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2-port drop taps can be used whenever less than 3 rooms need to be fed. (Note: Feeding end
rooms from tap throughput is not acceptable.)
Trunk lines can be home run from the headend or fed from distribution closets.
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TESTING
UTP
Testing shall conform to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1 standard. Testing shall be accomplished using
level IIe or higher field testers meeting ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1 requirements.
Test each pair and shield of each cable for opens, shorts, correct grounding, and pair reversal.
Examine open and shorted pairs to determine if problem is caused by improper termination. If
termination is proper, tag bad pairs at both ends and note on termination sheets.
If copper cables contain more than the following quantity of bad pairs, or if outer sheath damage
is cause of bad pairs, remove and replace the entire cable:
CABLE SIZE
<100
101 to 300
301 to 600
>601
If horizontal cable contains bad conductors or shield, remove and replace cable.
Fiber Optic
Initially test optical cable with a light source and power meter utilizing procedures as stated in
ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14A: OFSTP-14A Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed
Multimode Fiber Cable Plant and ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-7 Measurement of Optical Power Loss of
Installed Single mode Fiber Cable Plant. Measured results shall be plus/minus 1 dB of submitted
loss budget calculations. If loss figures are outside this range, test the cable with optical time
domain reflectometer to determine cause of variation. Correct improper splices and replace
damaged cables at no charge to the owner.
Cables shall be tested at 850 and 1300 nm for multimode optical fiber cables. Cables shall be
tested at 1310 and 1550 nm for single mode optical fibers. Testing procedures shall utilize
Method B One jumper reference. Bi-directional testing of optical fibers is required.
Perform optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) testing on each fiber optic conductor.
Measured results shall be plus/minus 1 dB of submitted loss budget calculations.
Where any portion of system does not meet the specifications, correct the deviation and repeat
applicable testing.
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The above diagram shows the conduit size(s) recommended from voice, data, and CATV.
However, the conduit size(s) will be adjusted to accommodate the various cabling requirements.
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The above diagram indicates the maximum distance allowable between the main telephone
equipment room to the intermediate closet and between the intermediate closet and the
guestroom.
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The above diagram indicates the size of conduit required from the intermediate closet and the
main jack in the guestroom as well as the size required between each jack within the guestroom.
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Intermediate
Closet
295 Feet
Intermediate
Closet
295 Feet
This diagram shows the typical star configuration recommended for the installation of cabling
for voice, data and CATV.
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Patch Cord
is placed from
incoming resale
port to Jack port
location in Meeting Room
or Ballroom.
Patch Panel
Patch Panel
Patch Panel
Patch Panel
The above diagram indicates typical cabling for meeting rooms and ballroom locations.
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H.E.
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H.E.
Distribution
Closet
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SIGNAL
Horizontal Trunkline
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Northeast Wing 1
Distribution
Closet
H.E.
Southeast Wing
Southeast Wing 1
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Conduit Diagram
Satellite
Dish
300 ft
Max
Front Office
Property
Management
System
Antenna (Roof)
Method 1
2
Headend
One conduit
to each
closet
1 to Guest Rooms
2
Method 2
Closet
Horizontal
Trunkline
1 to
Guest
Rooms
1 to Guest Rooms
1 to
Guest
Rooms
2
1 to
Guest
Rooms
1 to
Guest
Rooms
Semi-Homerun
2
1 to
Guest
Rooms
1 to Guest Rooms
1 to
Guest
Rooms
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CATV Connectors
Pico Macom, Inc.
F-11 Brass F Connectors for RG-11.
F11P brass F connectors for plenum RG-11P.
Notes:
Standard hex-crimp tool with .475 I>D> is recommended for 11 connectors.
Standard hex-crimp tool with .100 I>D> is recommended for 11 center-pins.
Telewire Supply
Digicon F56 connectors DS61199.
0 dB Feed-Through Wall
Pico Macom, Inc.
BP3-IV, Blank wall plate with offset 3/8 hole.
Hexagonal inset for easy mounting of F-81 through connector for home runs situations.
Coaxial Cable
Commonly Used Cable Types:
Plenum Cable (CATVP) - for Air (Plenum) Returns and Passages.
Riser Cable (CATVR) for general purpose.
Amplifiers
Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc.
(Note: Amplifier input + gain must not exceed 42 dBmV output)
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Telewire Supply
Digicon LCCT-1 crimper.
Coaxial Wire Strippers
Ben Hughes - Cable Prep (Order from TONER Cable Eq. Inc.)
Cable End Preparer, CPT-6590, 1/4 prep for RG-59 and RG-6.
Cable End Preparer, CPT-1100, 1/4 prep for RG-11.
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INDEX
GUESTROOM WIRING, 7, 25
568-B, 7, 25, 52
Accessories, 54
Amplifiers, 35, 54
Antennas, 37
Backboards, 33, 34
Backbone, 13, 17, 18, 38
Backbone system, physical topology, 17
Cabinets, 9, 11
Cable, 13, 16, 17, 26, 33, 35, 38, 53, 54, 55, 56
Cable runs, 5, 7, 14, 25, 26, 35, 36
Cabling Standards, 52
Cabling systems, horizontal, 19
Cabling, hotel administration, 27
CAT 5, 5
CAT 5e, 5
Category 3, 7
Category 5, 7, 20, 29, 52
Category 5e, 7, 20, 25, 27, 29, 52
CATV, 5, 7, 13, 19, 25, 26, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 42, 45,
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CCTV, 26
Ceiling, 11, 13
Ceiling Height, 13
Coaxial Wire Strippers, 55
Conduit, 5, 7, 13, 18, 19, 25, 27, 29, 34, 35, 36, 37,
42, 44, 51
Configurations, meeting and ballroom, 29
Crimpers, 54
Data, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26,
27, 28, 29, 30, 42, 45
DIAGRAMS, 42
Doorways, 13
Ducts, 13
Taps, 53
Telephone, 7, 8, 14, 27, 28, 29, 33, 43
Terminal closets, intermediate distribution, 13
Termination, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30
Voice, 5, 7, 19, 27
VoIP, 6, 31-32
Wall, 11, 54
Wall Linings, 15
Wiring configuration, guestrooms, 25
Wiring, surveillance and security, 26
Work Clearances, 9
Gang box, 7, 25
Grounding, 10, 14, 28, 30, 52
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