Overview
The Signamax Category 5e MT-Series Unscreened Patch Panels are designed to offer a complete panel and jack option. The MT-series includes the option of a 24, 48, or 72 port panel, black snap in keystone jacks, and a cable management bar. This unique design allows easy termination and greater flexibility for future adds, moves or changes, giving installers the perfect cost effective solution for Category 5e applications.
The patch panels rolled-edge steel construction eliminates panel flex, and in lieu of fixed termination, a standard single-position 110 termination tool or a specialized Signamax multi-pair tool can be used. For easy circuit identification, each port designation features a labeling area with a reference number. The keystone jacks are rated for a minimum of 750 plug insertions providing for the highest level of system reliability.
Key Features
- TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE
ANSI/TIA-568-С.2: meets or exceeds category 5e (1-100 MHz) component specifications
- TRANSMISSION MEDIA
Unscreened twisted pair (U/UTP)
- JACK TYPE
8p8c (8-position, 8-contact) “RJ45” style
- WIRING SCHEME
ANSI/TIA-568-C.2: T568A & T568B
ISO/IEC 11801 2nd Ed.: 8-position pin/pair assignment (1-2/3-6/4-5/7-8)
- WIRE GAUGE
22 to 24 AWG (0.644 to 0.511 mm)
- ELECTRICAL
Insulation Resistance: Min 500 MOhm @ 100 Vdc
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 1,000 Vdc/ac peak contact-to-contact @ 60 Hz for 1 min
Spring Wire Contact Resistance: Max 20 mOhm
IDC Contact Resistance: Max 2.5 mOhm
Current Rating: Refer to downloadable spec sheet
- CONSTRUCTION
Panel:
Front: Steel with corrosive resistant black finish
Rear: Steel
Cable management bar: Thermoplastic with steel brackets
Jack:
Housing: High impact thermoplastic, UL94V-0 fire retardant
Spring Wire: Phosphor bronze alloy plated with 50 μin of gold over 70 to 100 μin of nickel
IDC:110 type, phosphor bronze alloy with 100 μin 100% tin alloy
- MECHANICAL
Total Contact Force: Min 800 g for 8 wire leads with FCC compliant 8p8c plug
Retention: 50 N (11 lbf) for 60 ± 5 s
Mating Cycle Life: Min 750 cycles with FCC compliant 8p8c plug
- MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
Panel: 19-in rack mountable
Depth:
Management Bar Installed: 6.0” (153 mm)
Management Bar Uninstalled: 1.5” (38 mm)
Height:
24458-C5E: 1 RMU (1.75” (44.45 mm))
48458-C5E: 2 RMU (3.50” (88.90 mm))
72458-C5E: 2 RMU (3.50” (88.90 mm))
Jack: 1.21” D x 0.67” W x 0.76” H (30.8 mm x 16.9 mm x 19.3 mm)
- ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature: 14 °F to 140 °F (-10 °C to 60 °C)
Storage Temperature: -40 °F to 158 °F (-40 °C to 70 °C)
Operating RH: 93% Max (non-condensing)
- COMPLIANCE
ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, IEEE 802.3 ab, FCC Part 68 Subpart F, UL 94V-0, UL 1863, IEC 60603-7
- APPLICATIONS
X.21, V.11, S0, ISDN, CSMA/CD 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-T4, 100BASE-T2, 1000BASE-T, 10GBASE-T, TR 4/16/100, 100BASE-VG, ATM LAN 25/51/155, TP-PMD
- WARRANTY
5-year Limited Component
10-year Signamax Base Trunk
15-year Signamax Extended Component
25-year Signamax Cabling System
Downloads
Download Specifications (PDF 700 Kb) Revised 06.16.2016
Download Installation Instructions (Patch Panels) (PDF 5.4Mb) Revised 07.01.2009
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