Structured cabling

Author: Liu Guolin
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Structured cabling is an information transmission channel composed of cables and related connecting components. It can transmit analog, data, video, and other signals, and can be connected to the external information public network of the building, making it the nerve of the building's intelligent system. This book is based on the standard ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B and ISO/IEC 11801:2002, systematically elaborating on the design principles of structured cabling, construction methods of transmission channels, and testing procedures. It provides a detailed introduction to common materials and typical engineering examples of structured cabling. Based on the current structured cabling standards, this book systematically, comprehensively, and accurately explains the design principles, construction methods, and testing procedures of structured cabling, introduces common materials and typical engineering examples, and reflects the latest technological achievements in structured cabling. The book is divided into 8 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the basic concepts of structured cabling, the relationships between structured cabling subsystems, as well as design indicators and design levels. Chapter 2 systematically elaborates on the topological structures and cabling solutions of horizontal and backbone subsystems, the principles for setting up equipment rooms and wiring closets; building cluster cabling solutions, management cable and patch panel marking methods, power supply and electrical protection measures for equipment rooms and wiring closets, as well as the reliability design of application systems based on structured cabling topology. Chapters 3 and 4 discuss cable laying methods and installation and connection techniques. Chapter 5 introduces the types, transmission characteristics, and performance indicators of common cables and related connecting components used in structured cabling. Chapters 6 and 7 introduce the performance and operation methods of cable testers and fiber optic testers, as well as the steps for testing structured cabling. Chapter 8 further discusses how to determine engineering design solutions and construction methods based on building structures and user needs. The appendix includes explanations of common terms, common English abbreviations, construction tools, common graphical symbols, budget quotas for structured cabling, and general specifications for computer room facilities, among others. This book is easy to understand, rich in content, and illustrated with visuals, emphasizing both technological advancement and practical engineering application. It is suitable for engineering technicians in fields such as communications, computers, automatic control, and construction, as well as for researchers as a reference. It can also serve as a training textbook for structured cabling and a teaching material for relevant professional courses in universities and colleges.