TrueNet Installation Guidelines
C5eT & C6T

Parameter Current Standards TrueNet Recommendation
Horizontal Run Distance 90 Metres No Change
Patch Cable Lengths Total of all patch cables less
than 10 Metres
Total of all patch cables less than
10 Metres, but only patch cables
of approved lengths will be
allowed.
Patch Cable Source Unspecified, but do not allow
specific components
Must be from an approved
source. NO third party patch
cable assembly permitted under
any circumstances
Twists <13mm of untwist <10mm of untwist
Cable Stripping Not specified <25mm of jacket removal allowed
before contact to block
Bend Radii 4X’s the diameter of the cable <4 times the diameter of the
horizontal cable, <2 times the
diameter of the patch cable
Bend Radii at the connection
point for patch/equipment cords
Unspecified, except for 4 times
the diameter of the cable
<90 degrees of change from the
parallel plane of the connector
device

Parameter Current Standards TrueNet Recommendation
Block to Block Cross-Connects Specified cable Special designed jacketed cross-
connect cable required (part
number TBD)
Service Loops 3 metres at closet, 1 metre at
station
The cable shall not have more
than 4 wraps/360 degree loops
Pair Re-twist Not Specified If too much untwist is taken out
during the termination process,
re-twisting is allowed providing
the twist is put pack into the pair
at a rate of one twist per quarter
inch.
Water Migration Not Specified No liquid may penetrate the
cable at connection points or
cable breaks, or the node must
be replaced.
Environment Specified Cables rated for indoor use must
not be stored in an outdoor
environment. Enclosed