Introduction
1  Scope
2  Normative references
3  Definitions and abbreviations
   3.1  Definitions
   3.2  Abbreviations
4  Conformance
5  Structure of the generic cabling system to
   support ICT and/or BCT applications
   5.1  General
   5.2  Functional elements
   5.3  Cabling subsystems for ICT and BCT
        5.3.1  General
        5.3.2  Primary home cabling subsystem
        5.3.3  Secondary home cabling subsystem
   5.4  Cabling structure for ICT and BCT applications
   5.5  Interfaces
        5.5.1  Equipment interfaces and test interfaces
        5.5.2  Channel and permanent link
        5.5.3  Network access cabling
        5.5.4  External network interface
   5.6  Accommodation of functional elements
        5.6.1  Distributors
        5.6.2  Application outlets
        5.6.3  Cable pathways
   5.7  Dimensioning and configuring
        5.7.1  Distributors
        5.7.2  Application outlets
        5.7.3  Equipment cords
        5.7.4  Building entrance facilities
6  Cabling to support CCCB applications
   6.1  General
   6.2  Functional elements
   6.3  Cabling subsystems for CCCB
        6.3.1  General
        6.3.2  Area feeder cabling subsystem
        6.3.3  Coverage area cabling subsystem
   6.4  Cabling structure for CCCB applications
   6.5  Interfaces
        6.5.1  Equipment interfaces and test interfaces
        6.5.2  Channel and permanent link
        6.5.3  Network access cabling
        6.5.4  External network interface
   6.6  Accommodation of functional elements
        6.6.1  Area connection points (ACPs)
        6.6.2  Control outlets (COs)
        6.6.3  Cable pathways
   6.7  Dimensioning and configuring
        6.7.1  Distributors
        6.7.2  Control outlet (CO)
        6.7.3  Cable sharing
        6.7.4  Equipment cords
        6.7.5  Building entrance facilities
7  Performance
   7.1  General
   7.2  ICT channel performance
   7.3  BCT channel performance
   7.4  CCCB channel performance
8  Reference implementation
   8.1  General
   8.2  Cabling assumptions
        8.2.1  Introduction
        8.2.2  General
        8.2.3  Dimensions for ICT and BCT channels
        8.2.4  Dimensions for CCCB channels
9  Cable requirements
   9.1  General
   9.2  Cable performance for ICT
   9.3  Cable performance for BCT
        9.3.1  Requirements for balanced pairs for BCT
        9.3.2  Requirements for coaxial cables for BCT
   9.4  Cable performance for CCCB coverage area
10 Connecting hardware
   10.1 General requirements
        10.1.1 Applicability
        10.1.2 Location
        10.1.3 Design
        10.1.4 Operating environment
        10.1.5 Mounting
        10.1.6 Installation practices
        10.1.7 Marking and colour coding
   10.2 Mating interfaces at TO, BO and CO
        10.2.1 General
        10.2.2 Mating interface for TO
        10.2.3 Mating interface for BO
        10.2.4 Mating interface for CO
        10.2.5 Minimum performance requirements
11 Safety requirements and screening practices
   11.1 General
   11.2 Coexistence with mains
   11.3 Operational safety
   11.4 Screening practices
        11.4.1 General
        11.4.2 Earthing
Annex A (normative) BCT channel levels
Annex B (normative) Link performance
B.1 General
B.2 Performance requirements for ICT permanent links
B.3 Performance requirements for BCT permanent links
B.4 Performance requirements for CCCB permanent links
Annex C (informative ) BCT levels: channel and link
        performance and implementation
C.1 General
C.2 BCT-H, BCT-M and BCT-L channels
C.3 BCT-H, BCT-M and BCT-L links
C.4 BCT levels' implementation
     C.4.1 General
     C.4.2 Cable specifications
     C.4.3 Connecting hardware specifications
     C.4.4 Maximum channel lengths for reference
           implementations
     C.4.5 Channel lengths using other coaxial cable
           specifications
     C.4.6 Channel lengths using other balanced cable
           specifications
Annex D (informative) Applications and associated
        cabling
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Abstract

Adopts ISO/IEC 15018:2004 which specifies generic cabling for homes.

History

First published as AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005.

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
Information technology - Generic cabling for homes

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AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005 Information technology - Generic cabling for homes

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Abstract

History

Cross References

Associated Publications

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 15018:2005
Information technology - Generic cabling for homes