Uk. Structured cabling / Cat6

[shanky887614]

Ok, you crack on.

i still use a standard rj45/rj11 tester though to make sure it follows sequence and it picks them all up.


the manufacturer's recommended testers test a lot more

 

[biggybalboa]

Yes, but designer/customer is asking you to certify that the installed cable etc. will perform to the given network standards.
When you have tested you can then issue documents stating it will perform as expected.

My point is that the designer has not asked for this system to be certified to any standard in his tender documentation! !!!!!!

 

[Simlec]

So how do you know the system you have installed will perform ? You must have installed it to a standard, yes.
when you run you cabling in for sockets you test to make sure It's correct, yes.

 

[biggybalboa]

I have have to take the hit on this one! Designer wins

I now have to employ a specialist to come in and supply / wire / terminate & commission the cat6 install! With no extra money f**kin makes me sick

 

[biggybalboa]

So how do you know the system you have installed will perform ? You must have installed it to a standard, yes.
when you run you cabling in for sockets you test to make sure It's correct, yes.

Yes we would carry out standard tests with LAN testers etc but we would have no official accreditation

 

[Simlec]

I have have to take the hit on this one! Designer wins

I now have to employ a specialist to come in and supply / wire / terminate & commission the cat6 install! With no extra money f**kin makes me sick

Can you not just get them to commission it for you, after all they will be installing the cabling to the same regs you would (I hope). You can rent the testers required if you think you can interpret the results correctly.

 

[biggybalboa]

Can you not just get them to commission it for you, after all they will be installing the cabling to the same regs you would (I hope). You can rent the testers required if you think you can interpret the results correctly.

Part of the manufacturers accreditation is the installation of the cables aswell

I would be confident to used the required testers but I would have no "accreditation" to say that I can!!

 

[marc8]

Hi don't think it will be that much how many cables or outlets are you talking about

 

[marc8]

u can still do wiring & terminations ect & just get someone to commission best find out what they can issue certs for & use all that kit

 

[biggybalboa]

Hi don't think it will be that much how many cables or outlets are you talking about

200 points at an average of £80 per point - it's enough

 

[Dcf]

Are the 200 points on one job?
if they are hire out cable certifier for 2 or 3 days and check all the points and panels over.
download the test results and print them off.
the standard to install to is cat5 6 or 6a.
the testers have this standard info on them so will pass/ fail depending on the standard that is picked.
ie don't expect to test to cat6 using ca5e cable and cat 6 points.
the designer seems a bit of a **** as he should have been clear what he wants at the tender stage,not after the event.