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Modular Zone Wiring specifically complements cable grommets
but is equally suitable for use with floor boxes. In building
automation applications, Zone Wiring eliminates the need for
multiple containment, fixing systems etc. normally associated
with suspending Cat 5 wiring practices.  Modular
Telecommunications
Connections from the zone boxes can be direct to the equipment
with patching cards and cable grommets. Alternatively, a mix
of desk mounted moducable management and/or floor boxes can
be used
Flexibility
* the modern open office environment demands a high degree
of flexibility not available with flood/point to point wiring
* employs full use of all pairs
For
the Client/Specifier
* simple to design
*eliminates expensive containment systems
*makes co-ordination with other services easier
*reduced maintenance costs
*potentially classified as 'fixtures and fiftings' qualifying
for capital allowances for tax purposes
*worldwide availability
For
the Contractor/Construction Manager
*minimises labour requirements
* reduces snagging/reworking
* no wastage
* minimal number of components
* one-fix operation-single placement
* programme accelorator
* overcomes clashes with other trades
* factory tested
A
complete modular structured wiring system entirely pre-fabricated
in a factory quality-controlled environment. Zone boxes also
supplied pre-wired with multi-pair home run cable to provide
factory tested standard compliant solutions. Each outlet in
the box can be slected according to the frequency required
i.e. 100MHz Cat 6, 600 MHz Cat 7.
The
zone box can also be located above the floor and directly
mounted to the desk, loose laid or clipped to the floor pedestal
of the sub floor. Zone wiring can also be supplied pre-terminated
in the patching field in addition to the zone box, eliminating
field testing.
 Point
to point configuration Traditional flood wiring approaches
dictate that any moves, additions or deletions result in significant
re-distribution. Flexibility is often further hampered by
restrictive cable management/ containment, necessitated to
address flood wiring. Typical Horizontal Distribution System
Zone Boxes are positioned at locations determined by the number
of outlets per desk, i.e. 2 x voice, 2 x data. Common combinations
of zone box comprises 8 or 16 x RJ45s. With a unique splitting/multiplying
function available, each RJ45 outlet can be split to provide
either two or four outgoing ways per outlet (an 8 x RJ45 zone
box will therefore feed up to four desks). A 16-way zone box
has the potential to feed up to 64users.
Zone configuration With Zone Wiring future moves, additions
or changes are localised, minimising distribution and organisational
downtime. Cable management integration is enhanced and the
temptation to leave redundant cabling removed.
 Typical
Horizontal Distribution System Zone Boxes are positioned
at locations determined by the number of outlets per desk,
i.e. 2 x voice, 2 x data. Common combinations of zone box
comprises 8 or 16 x RJ45s. With a unique splitting/multiplying
function available, each RJ45 outlet can be split to provide
either two or four outgoing ways per outlet (an 8 x RJ45 zone
box will therefore feed up to four desks). A 16-way zone box
has the potential to feed up to 64 users.
Multi-user
Topology
Standard Compliant - T1A/E1A 568B
- ISO 11801
- TSB 67
- EMC regulation - EN50022/EN50082
Integrated
Zone Wiring
To further complement data and voice, Zone Wiring power distribution
can also be addressed. The integrated approach ensures that
power, data and voice connections are located at the same
points within a raised floor. Installation of all three services
is again further minimised with the option of a single specialised
contractor a very real consideration.
Zone
Boxes are supplied in 10 m length increments ranging from
10 to 90m. Spare cable is simply coiled prior to the final
placement of the Zone Box. The floor pedestals act as the
cable manager.
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