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ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS
B2.
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Accessories
C1.
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Duct
C3.
Abrasion
Protection
C4.
Cable
Management
D1.
Terminals
D2.
Power
Connectors
E1.
Labeling
Systems
E2.
Labels
E3.
Pre-Printed
& Write-On
Markers
F.
Index
B3.
Stainless
Steel Ties
C2.
Surface
Raceway
E5.
Lockout/
Tagout
& Safety
Solutions
B1.
Cable Ties
A.
System
Overview
D3.
Grounding
Connectors
E4.
Permanent
Identification
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APPLICATION STANDARDS (continued)
Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS)
ATIS is a technical planning and standards development organization that is committed to rapidly developing and promoting technical and
operations standards for the communications and related information technologies industry worldwide using a pragmatic, flexible, and open
approach.Over 1,200 participants from more than 400 communications companies are active in ATIS' 22 industry committees, and its Incubator
Solutions Program. Additional information can be found at www.atis.org.
J-STD-607-A-2002,Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications is jointly developed by TIA/EIA
and ATIS' technical committee T1E1.This document is available on the ATIS Document Center at www.atis.org.
Adhering to the grounding principles outlined in J-STD-607-A helps ensure that the telecommunications grounding and bonding system will
perform acceptably regardless of the data and voice equipment installed.As stated in J-STD-607-A,the preferred means of connecting conductors
to busbars is by using two-hole irreversible compression lugs listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) such as UL. Panduit
®
Pan-Lug
™
Copper Compression Connectors meet these requirements,in all barrel sizes specified by the 607 standard.
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
The Telecommunications Industry Association is a leading US non-profit trade association serving the communications and information
technology industry.TIA represents providers of communications and information technology products and services for the global marketplace
through its core competencies in standards development.
ANSI/TIA-942 Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers covers a wide range of facilities issues, including grounding and
bonding.It states that electrical continuity is required throughout the rack materials. Adhering to these principles protects network equipment
and maintains system performance.
NEBS Level 3 Approval as Tested by Telcordia Technologies
Telcordia Technologies, formerly known as Bellcore, serves as the testing agency for the Regional Bell Operating Companies. Network
Equipment-Building Systems (NEBS) was developed by Bellcore and is currently maintained by Telcordia Technologies. NEBS was developed
to standardize requirements for Central Office Equipment and to develop criteria for personal safety, protection of property, and
operational continuity.
NEBS Level 3 Criteria is the minimum level of environmental compatibility needed to provide maximum assurance of equipment operability
within the network facility environment.The Level 3 criteria is the highest assurance of product operability. Products that meet NEBS Level 3
Criteria are suited for equipment applications which demand minimal service interruptions over the life span of the equipment. Panduit is the
first in the industry to have a system of copper compression lugs and splices (#8 AWG – 1,000 kcmil) and crimping tools physically and rigorously
tested by Telcordia Technologies to meet NEBS Level 3 compliance.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
ABS is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the security of life, property, and the natural environment primarily through
the development and verification of standards for the design, construction, and operational maintenance of marine related facilities
including: merchant and naval vessels, offshore drilling units, submersibles, FPSOs, etc. Panduit has ABS Type Approval for select copper
compression lugs and splices and are in compliance with ABS 2005 Steel Vessel Rules and can be installed on ABS Type Approved steel
vessel machinery, electrical systems, and electrical equipment. Panduit products that meet ABS Type Approval can be found listed on the ABS
website at www.typeapproval.org.