OCC RJ45 Termination on CAT7 S/FTP Category Cable
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- LibAV's Product Solution Engineer, Ralph Parret, demonstrates how to terminate the OCC Cat6A plug on Cat7 type cables.
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You are like the Bob Ross of network cabling. Thumbs up.
Thank you! We have requested Ralph attempt to add the words 'happy crimps' to his videos... you know, to add to the experience in the future. :)
We truly LOL-ed at this btw! Thanks for watching!
I put a Cat 6 installation in my house and for few days I struggled with RJ45 connectors untill I found this guy. His videos are brilliant. Everything explained with the smallest details but straight to the point.
That is great! We are happy that Ralph's videos have been so helpfull! ;) Stay tuned for more videos coming soon.
Ralph, you should start your own Accidental ASMR channel doing nothing but cable terminations and tings, there are legions of fans out there waiting to find you!
Hey! LOL! Let us know the types of videos you'd like to see in the comments... Ralph sees all of them!
Thats a crystal clear tutorial. What a magnificent connector. Greetings from Argentina
Thank you, Gabriel-- We are so glad that you enjoyed the tutorial! Greetings to you as well! Please let us know if you have any questions.
This is the cleanest and easiest to follow TH-cam instructional I've seen in a long while. Is the practice and connector the same with 6A? In 10G applications (max run ~80 ft) does using 7 S/FTP have any advantage over 6A STP?
Hello Al, thank you for the positive feedback. Yes, the procedure is the same, just much less shielding to work with. Cat7 used in RJ45 links does have advantages over Cat6A, especially reducing internal and external cross talk issues. As an example in HDBaseT - a foil shielded Cat6A (F/UTP) has about 14 bit errors per billion at 4K30 at the full 100m run. A Cat7 used in the same application is less than 1 bit error. This will apply in networking, there will be less cross talk and relational bit errors and less re-query for lost packets.
This is a clear and concise video on this termination. I’m sure there is a tool list for this type termination. I would like to see that if you please. Tool choice is critical in wire termination ops. That I know. Would like to see more of these videos!👍🏻
Hey Mark! The only tool used in this termination was a pair of general use yellow handled cutters, part #8141
@@LibertyAVSolutions I think he meant the crimper...
@@pw0000 Hi! That connector in this video does not use a crimp tool. Instead, the following tool subset would be used:
1) Pliers: Level Close Pliers are part # FPJP
*Note: Standard Slip Joint pliers can be used as well; we do not have a part number for these at this time.
2) Flush Cutters: Part # 8141
3) Jacket Strip Tool: Part # 15010
4) Tweaker: Part # SWAG0012
Let us know if you have any questions!
Good information, I'm going to take a good look.
I didn’t know that copper tape trick. Thanks 😊
Great Presentation! Very clear, easy to see the products!!
Thank you Gary we appreciate your support! Our goal is to make sure our presentations are as easy to follow as possible.
Nice clear video explanation - thanks 👌
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed this tutorial! Let us know if you have any questions. ;)
Really nice sir
Nice plugs i wish they made them this quality in UK, sadly we are light years behind America in most things🤷🏼♂️ Internet mainly!
Hello! Thanks for your feedback! You can reach out to our International Sales Teams at internationalsales@libav.com
or +1-800-530-8998. You will be directed to the right person who can help you get your hands on our plugs!
It is perfectly explained. But I have a doubt.
I do not have cooper tape and it is quite expensive for just making two terminations. I saw some videos that utilise the foil of one twisted pair. Would that be the best solution? I think that it should be bent by the half leaving the blue part hidden and wrapped around the strands. Or is it better not to twists the strands to cover more surface on the connection?
Thank you in advanced.
Hello Jordi! Our method shown is a best-practices method, but there are other methods. If you review the instruction sheet, it also shows the wrapping of the drain wire around the jacket. With Cat7, you would use the braid shield instead, form a long enough drain wire out of braid shield strands (at least 20 strands to net the right wire size/copper cross-sectional area) and follow the instruction on the connector sheet at this link: www.occfiber.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Cat6A_Shielded_FTP_Instructions.pdf
Great video, clear instruction. I read that on shielded cables with ground one should only ground one end of a patch cable, especially if a short run. Can you clarify? Your vid only showed one end of the build.
Hello Dan -
In a properly grounded environment, both sides should have the shield attached to ground. However in some instances where a ground differential is known to exist, then the ground can be “Lifted” on the RX side. There are also cables available with non-contiguous shielding, basically offering shielded performance without connecting grounds on either side. These can also be utilized in situations where ground differentials exist. Ground differentials are common in the commercial environment because of multiple ground points required in large structures. Any sort of shielded copper extension (LAN, HDBaseT, USB) may run awry of ground issues when crossing these points.
Liberty AV Solutions could you please advise me as to what cable i should use for this system. I have been having awful issues and can’t resolve. Datavideo Hs-1500t and 150ptz cams. Thank you
It all depends on the installation environment. Regarding drains, landing one end only provides RFI [radio frequency] protection, and landing both ends provides EMI [electromagnetic] protections. Generally, RFI protections seems to be the most useful. In those instances, do not land drain at end device - troublehooting takes longer the more you have to run around. What happens with one end open is the shielding acts as an antenna, diverting radio induced power to ground, reducing noise in the system.
This tutorial is great. I bought a house that is wired with CAT 7, but not terminated anywhere. After watching this, I think I can finish it out myself. Is there someone I can talk to about exactly what pieces i need to complete my installation?
Glad you enjoyed this tutorial! We can refer you to a dealer; can you tell us where you are located?
Hi Jay, You can also reach out to our Customer Service Team - 800-530-8998 - orders@libav.com, or you can reach out directly to Ralph directly at rparrett@wescodist.com .
Thanks for the video =)
10+ Points Presentation
So is it the case that the foil around each wire pair is just trimmed off, and not connected to anything?
Only a few strands of the outer braid are used as a drain wire?
Just trying to figure out how each part of the shielding is supposed to be properly terminated.
For most connectors, the copper tape over the end of the jacket would end up partly covered by the plug, and partly exposed?
Thanks for your question! Here is Ralph's answer:
"The cable construction of both Cat7 and Cat8 is what we call S/FTP. That is an overall braid shield with each pair foil shielded. All foil shields are facing out and in contact with the braid and drain if the cable has one. In this construction there are no isolated shields, all share a common ground/return path.
The existence of a drain wire in standard foil shielded cables is the tool to connect the ground path; in these cables, that braid shield functions as the tool to connect. The use of some strands to make a drain wire is a common practice, just ensure you have enough to generate a 26 AWG drain wire (about 20 or so strands).
Copper tape is the avenue to ensure plug shield connection to the cable shield. The copper tape should be under the plug and it usually protrudes. That is OK. That particular connector does not have an external boot but you could use a small piece of shrink tubing if you wanted to dress it out and cover the copper. You could also use a ½ inch width copper tape to have a lesser exposed amount."
Man, these Cat7 terminal connectors seem way over-engineered to the point that fiber optic start to look easier.
Thank you for commenting! While there are some additional details to Cat7, you are correct, there are fiber terminations that make fiber terminations easier and faster than any RJ45 termination.
Noob here...i have been serching for an answer for this and havent found one...this guy make the best tutorials so ill ask here if any one can help me since i am confused and dont want to mess up.....i got a CAT6 cable with braid and foil for the whole 4 pairs (I would guess the correct terminology would be SF/TP???) But it also have a drain wire inside the foil.....how would i terminate that kind of cable?.....Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me.
Yes, that is an SF/UTP cable similar to our LLINX-HD cable. If it has a drain wire you can trim off the outer braid and foil and then fold the drain over the jacket and apply the copper tape over the drain wire to complete the shield contact.
@@LibertyAVSolutions Thanks!!!!
2:50 Interesting... Why doesn't the dye in the colored conductor affect signal quality? Sources please.
Hi Helman! If you'd like, please provide us your email address so Ralph Parrett can answer your question via email. You can also contact him directly at rparrett@wescodist.com.
Hey, did you get a answer for your question, that's an interessting point!
@@DippinatorNo, I didn't email. I figured they could answer in the comments where everyone can benefit.
Clean and clear
Give it to me the names of the tool's you used
Hello! :) The only tool used in this termination was a pair of general use yellow handled cutters. Part #8141.
@@LibertyAVSolutions No, you also used a kind of cable stripped referred to only as 'cigar type'... any recommendations?
Hi@@PaulJimenez3! Thank you for pointing this out! That is our Cable Strip Tool for U/UTP jacket stripping Part #: 15010 secure.libertycable.com/product_details.php?pitem=15010
Do these fit in the regular cat6 wall plate?
These are male cable mount plugs. They will mate to a standard RJ45 jack such as a keystone jack. They are not plate mount or keystone type themselves though.
What is the termination head you are using here? Whats its part number? thanks!
Hello Jose! Ralph is using a Category 6A Shielded 8P8C RJ45 Plug, part number OCCSFP6A ... secure.libertycable.com/product_details.php?pitem=OCCSFP6A
@@LibertyAVSolutions Awesome thanks!
@@JoseMartinez-xd1bi you are welcome!
could u show how to ground the wires?i have heard in cat 7 it should be grounded to reap the benfits of its shielding
Hello Kirby!
While we don’t have a video for this just yet, we can give you an overview of what this would entail:
When you put the connector on the cable correctly, the shield is automatically connected to the shell of the connector. You need to ensure you use shielded jacks in a properly bonded environment, meaning the patch panel is shielded and grounded. The shielding needs to have a drain point in the circuit, usually this is back at the rack.
For direct equipment hookup, the shell of the connector receptacle is connected to chassis ground when plugged in. This is the drain point. If there is no drain point, static potential can build up and discharge, damaging equipment. Both sides do not need to be connected, the side closest to the signal origin is the connected side.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Liberty AV Solutions
Excellent follow up. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I want to buy the rj45 connector but I can’t find it on either fullcompass or the other website. Where can I purchase it?
Hi! Did you also try the B&H website? If you cannot find it there either, please contact our customer service team at 800-530-8998 or via email product@libav.com for assistance.
Copper tape should be two side condactive ?
Yes, both sides need to be conductive to ensure electrical contact from the drain/braid to the connector ground clamp.
@@LibertyAVSolutions Thanks a lot
@@boriss282 Anytime!!
Too bad the general public can't purchase them. Went to your site for info on purchase and got two cookie pop ups but cant purchase.
Hey Michael! If you're not able to make a purchase through our site, there are a couple other vendors you can try!
BHPhotoVideo.com & FullCompass.com both carry Liberty AV products!
Just use rj45
Where to buy male cat 7 RG45 Connectors?
Hello! :) You can buy them from one of our authorized resellers such as B&H - www.bhphotovideo.com/ or Full Compas - www.fullcompass.com/
You can also contact our customer service team for assistance at 800-530-8998
or orders@libav.com
god... please hurry up fiber-power cable.