VXI VT1422A - Manual (Page 64)

62 Programming the VT1422A & VT1529A/B for Remote Strain Measurement Chapter 3
Connecting
VT1529A/Bs to the
VT1422A
The cable between a VT1422A and each VT1529A/B (connection "A" in
Figure 3-1) is a standard type of cable used in computer Local Area
Networks (LANs). The VT1529A/B can be any distance up to 1000 feet
(304.8 m) from the VT1422A and the interconnect cable can be easily
custom made to fit the installation. This type of cable assembly can typically
be found in the IT (Information Technology) department of most companies.
The cable assembly as a whole must comply with the TIA/EIA-568
Category 5 standard for LAN interconnecting cable. This is a performance
based standard and will insure that the VT1422A will be able to make
accurate measurements from a VT1529A/B over the maximum cable length
of 1000 feet (304.8 meters). Additionally, the cable and connectors must be
shielded.
Cabling Supplies
and Tools
Tables 3-1 and 3-2 show part numbers for supplies which can facilitate the
production of custom high quality cables for the installation. If a third party
builds the cables, make certain they supply cables that comply with the
TIA/EIA-568 Category 5 standard and are they are shielded. The part
numbers shown here are those of major suppliers in the industry. These
numbers can be cross-referenced to other supplier’s equivalent products.
Please note that safety standards for wiring (flammability, etc.) may apply
to the installation and that one should check applicable local codes and
standards and select the proper type of cable accordingly (plenum vs.
non-plenum types, etc.).
‡ DuPont trademark
Table 3-1. Cable Part Numbers
Cable Part Numbers for Belden Wire & Cable Company
Overall-Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) TIE/EIA-568 Category 5 (4 twisted pairs)
Plenum Type: (Flame Retardant Jacket and FEP ‡Teflon insulation) 1624P
Non-Plenum Type: (PVC Jacket and polyolefin insulation) 1624R
Table 3-2. Connector Part Numbers
Connector Part Numbers for AMP Incorporated
RJ-45 Plug: (for solid conductors and round shielded cable) 5-569530-4
RJ-45 Plug: (for stranded conductors and round shielded cable) 5-569550-4
Strain Relief 558527-1
Hooded Boot: (replace X with 0=Gry, 1=Blk, 2=Lt. Almond,
3=Red, 4=Grn, 5=Blu, 6=Yel, 7=Org, 8=Wht, 9=Vio) 569875-X
RJ-45: Plug Installation Tool with 8-position dies 2-231652-1