ConvergeIT Technical Solutions Guide

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1 WP_ConvergeIT_D.qxp_Rev_D 12/20/16 3:23 PM Page 2 ConvergeIT Technical Solutions Guide What capabilities can turn your structured cabling system into a critical building asset? One that reduces costs, simplifies application deployment, enhances the workplace experience, increases efficency, and supports the Internet of Things (IoT). Imagine these scenarios: An employee enters a building with a badge his work space is illuminated, network access is provided, HVAC adjustments are made, and nighttime power conservation methods are disabled A motion detector is tripped in a secure area cameras zoom in on the location of the security breach, video feeds are transmitted to multiple locations, audio communication is enabled, operation of classified applications is suspended, and SMS text, , and IP phone announcements are forwarded to security personnel A fire alarm is activated emergency lighting and pathway guidance systems are activated, doors to exit paths are unlocked, video and audio feeds are enabled, emergency shutdowns of critical systems are initiated, and status and containment information is forwarded to rescue personnel A training center requires new audio/video services the upgrade is made by means of a modular RJ-45 style plug and jack connection to the building s structured zone cabling system and no new cabling needs to be deployed New patient monitoring services must be added to hospital rooms with limited pathway space 10/100BASE-T is deployed over the unused pairs of a TERA category 7A channel, no new cabling needs to be pulled, and less space is consumed by the category 7A channel than by multiple category 5e channels 1

2 The ANSI/TIA-862-B 1 and ISO series building automation systems standards raised the industry s awareness of the capabilities of structured cabling by specifying planning requirements for the support of low-voltage, non-telecommunications applications, such as fire alarm, security, audio/video (A/V), and energy management, using modular RJ-45 style connectivity and twisted-pair cabling. Standards, such as those developed by the IEEE Audio Video Bridging (AVB) task force, go even further by specifying protocols that ensure high quality audio and video streaming over Ethernet. The advantages of AVB technology include potentially lower equipment costs, ease-of-installation, and the ability to network applications that traditionally operated on widely varying and non-compatible platforms. As would be expected, network equipment manufacturers, such as Broadcom, are rushing to implement the IEEE technology in their Ethernet switches, end-point devices, physical layer devices (PHYs), and software. A structured cabling solution that is truly a building asset must be synergistic, efficient, reliable, and durable. Siemon s ConvergeIT TM structured cabling solution features proven technology and supports voice, data, video, audio, wireless, building automation, security, and other low-voltage applications over one integrated network. In many cases, a ConvergeIT network can also dramatically reduce the number of unused cabling pairs; thereby reducing the cost of cabling and wireless systems in commercial and residential buildings. ConvergeIT makes any building a greener building by reducing materials and waste and providing greater control of systems to optimize energy efficiency. ConvergeIT turns your network cabling infrastructure into a building asset! In order to be a true building asset, today s cabling systems must integrate a wide range of emerging and future low-voltage building needs, while ensuring optimum quality of service and minimal disruptions, in an efficient and non-wasteful manner. ConvergeIT provides the following secure, scaleable, and flexible benefits in the enterprise environment: Robust and flexible technology: ConvergeIT features Siemon s entire family of 20-year warranty-backed cabling solutions and eliminates the need for proprietary cabling and connectivity. Category 5e, 6, and 6A UTP and F/UTP and category 7 A S/FTP media support delivery of all low-voltage building automation and A/V applications, including those supported by PoE (Power over Ethernet) up to a maximum operating current of 1 Amp per pair (100W per channel). Multimode and singlemode optical fiber solutions may be deployed as part of a ConvergeIT solution if prior consideration is given to the need to power low-voltage devices. True network management: ConvergeIT supports low-voltage building automation and A/V systems being linked to the data network resulting in simplified infrastructure management and reduced complexity. This also provides a migration path for IP-enabled devices that can be monitored, accessed, and managed by IT administrators. Device management facilitates initiatives to minimize energy waste (e.g. automatic lighting and HVAC control) and capabilities that can enhance building security and emergency response time (e.g. motion and audio detection). 2

3 Asset control: Converging multiple applications over one integrated cabling system enables real-time control of assets and information; a critical component of regulations such as the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), the Real ID Act, the Homeland Security Presidential Directive, ISO code of information security, and the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) for information technology management. Rapid deployment and reduced labor costs: It is a fact that significant costs and time are associated with using multiple contractors to deploy separate low-voltage cable runs. ConvergeIT reduces labor costs, construction time, and installation expenses because one structured cabling provider installs and services all low-voltage, voice, and data applications. MAC (moves, adds, and changes) work is significantly simplified and the redundancy associated with separate pathways is eliminated. In addition, the low-voltage cabling, which was traditionally left unmanaged after the installation, is now part of the administered network infrastructure. Siemon is a Cisco Digital Ceiling Enabler Partner for Cisco s Digital Ceiling Framework: The Cisco Digital Ceiling accelerates digital transformation and extends the benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) throughout facilities by converging multiple building networks such as security, lighting, heating and cooling, IP video, IoT sensors, and other systems onto a highly secure and intelligent network platform. Cisco s Digital Ceiling framework helps enable the convergence of building systems to increase efficiency, lower costs, and create unique user experiences and is aimed at connecting previously disparate building systems and services over a single internet protocol network. Siemon's ConvergeIT structured cabling solutions provide the unified physical infrastructure for converging low-voltage building systems and supports the Cisco Digital Ceiling framework by transforming buildings to be not only smart, but also connected, highly secure and easy to manage. Building occupants can use the platform to control the lighting, heating, and cooling systems from any work area. 3

4 Planning Due to the high variability in the number and type of low-voltage applications found in different end-user environments, it may be difficult to approximate the number of cabling drops required to support a ConvergeIT network. For planning purposes, table 1 provides an approximation of the coverage area provided by one 4-pair ConvergeIT channel in a variety of environments. Remember that these coverage areas are typical (based upon studies evaluated by the TIA TR-42.1 Commercial Building Cabling subcommittee) and do not include the two (2) telecommunications outlets that should be provided in each work area. 1 Voice & Data 2 A/V (Audio & Video) 3 Wireless Devices - Networked computers and servers - Analog and VoIP phones - PBX and Fax - CATV (lengths may be less than 100 meters if amplifiers are not used) - HDMI, VGA, SVHS, and composite/component audio and video - Satellite video signals - IPTV - Off-air or in-house video - In-house broadcast systems, overhead paging, and intercoms - Flat panel LCD computer displays and digital projectors (DVI) - Indoor digital signage - LANs - Scanners and readers (including RFID) 4 Building Automation (BAS) HVAC - HVAC (sensors actuators, control panels, etc.) - Access control (card and biometric readers) - Lighting (sensors, control panels, dimmers, switches, etc.) - Fire alarm systems (detectors, pull stations, control panels, enunciators, etc.) - Time & attendance - Emergency lighting and pathway guidance 5 Security 6 Manufacturing - CCTV (analog and IP-based) camera and monitors - Pan, tilt, zoom and remote powered devices - Motion detectors - Glass-break and audio detectors 7 Other Low Voltage Systems - Telemetry - Patient monitoring and nurse call - Smart blackboard and i-clicker technology in the classroom - Touch screen systems - Interactive kiosks - Vending machines - Air handlers and ventilation equipment - Oxygen, carbon monoxide, and other gas sensors - Temperature and humidity sensors - Infrared sensors 4

5 Table 1. Typical ConvergeIT Converge Area Floor Space Use Coverage Area (m 2 ) Considerations Classroom 25 Data Center 25 Hotel 25 Coverage area requirements may be centralized for security and access controls. Plan for the unique low-voltage requirements for each area type (e.g. fire alarm safety system, access control, and HVAC). Coverage area requirements may be centralized for security and access controls (e.g. security cameras and sensors, access control, and HVAC). Coverage area requirements may vary if low-voltage services have centralized control (e.g. HVAC, fire alarm safety system, and access control). Indoor Parking 50 Manufacturing 50 Mechanical Room 5 Office 25 Identify fire, security, carbon monoxide detection and HVAC requirements. Voice connections may be required for security. Coverage area size may vary according to manufacturing processes, environment, and building design (e.g. gas and temperature sensors, fire alarm safety system, access control, and ventilation). Determine location of air handlers, chillers, boilers, pumps, fans, compressors, etc. Air handlers will typically have a higher concentration of low-voltage devices. Coverage area sizes will typically be greater in an open office environment than in a dedicated office space. Zone cabling is recommended for open office environments (see page 7). Retail 25 Security requirements (e.g. CCTV, alarm, and access control) may increase the coverage area density One-Pair and Two-Pair Applications Emerging IEEE applications, such as 10 Mb/s single twisted-pair Ethernet (10BASE-T1), are under development to use Ethernet communication for building automation devices, such as sensors and controllers that traditionally communicate using BACnet, Modbus, and other protocols. This technology is anticipated to operate over distances of up to 1 km (3280 ft) and support optional one pair power delivery 3. Cable sharing describes the practice of running multiple one-pair and two-pair applications over four pairs of a single balanced twisted-pair copper cable. The benefits of a shielded cable with larger copper conductors, such as TERA category 7 A /class F A cable as shown in Figure 1, will be key to being able to achieve the 10BASE-T1 reach objective without pair-to-pair interference or significant signal loss occurring within the four pair cable. Many other applications, such as security cameras, broadcast video, device control and 10/100BASE-T systems also only transmit over one or two pairs of a 4-pair cable. When UTP or F/UTP copper media is deployed to support these applications, multiple unused pairs can contribute to excessive cable congestion, overfilled pathways, and additional cost. This obstacle can be overcome by utilizing the practice of cable sharing in conjunction with TERA category 7 A /class F A cabling as shown in Figure 2. Because of its fully shielded construction, the signals on individual category 7 A pairs are fully isolated from each other and multiple applications transmitting on just one or two pairs may be run over a TERA category 7 A /class F A channel without concern for interference. In fact, category 7 A /class F A media is so robust, that two Type 2 PoE applications (30 W supplied by the power sourcing equipment) can be supported over one TERA channel as long as power is delivered using IEEE Std Alternative A! 10BASE-T1 10BASE-T1 10BASE-T1 10BASE-T1 Figure 1: Typical 10 Mb/s Single Twisted-pair Ethernet Implementation 10/100BASE-T 10/100BASE-T Figure 2: Example of ConvergeIT Cable Sharing Implementation 5

6 Traditional Cabling Approach A traditional or home run structured ConvergeIT cabling design consists of horizontal cable run from the horizontal cross-connect in the telecommunications room (TR) directly to each equipment or work area outlet. If it is a requirement of the low-voltage application (e.g. RS-232, RS-442, or RS-485 circuits), multipoint bus and ring cabling topologies are also supported. A multipoint bus configuration allows multiple low-voltage devices to be attached to the same horizontal cabling link (in this case, an endpoint termination or impedance matching device is typically used). As its name implies, a ring configuration allows two separate horizontal cabling links to be connected between one or more low-voltage devices. Maximum links lengths are limited to 90 meters (295 feet), independent of media, and the design shall comply with the requirements ANSI/TIA-568-D.1 5, ISO/IEC , and applicable building automation standards 1,2. Figure 3. shows an example traditional cabling topology where LAN cabling and security cameras are home run back to the TR and HVAC device/controller, access control, fire alarm, and lighting control are supported in a multipoint bus configuration. The benefits of a traditional ConvergeIT structured cabling design include: - Ease of deployment in small offices and spaces - Simple to label and administer - Abandoned cable can be quickly identified Figure 3 : ConvergeIT Cable Solution Traditional Cabling Topology LAN Cabling HVAC Device/Controller Access Control Fire Alarm Security Camera Lighting 6

7 Zone Cabling Approach A zoned structured ConvergeIT cabling design consists of horizontal cables run from the horizontal cross-connect in the telecommunications room (TR) to zone enclosures serving as consolidation points (CPs). Zone enclosures may be located in a raised floor, in the ceiling (consideration should be given to plenum requirements), within furniture, or mounted on a wall. Cables are then patched from the zone enclosures to the equipment and work area outlets. As with traditional topologies, multipoint bus and ring cabling configurations are supported if required by the application. Maximum link lengths and design requirements are also consistent with traditional cabling topologies. Figure 4 shows an example zoned cabling topology where horizontal cables are run from the TR to zone enclosures and then patched to equipment/work area outlets supporting LAN, HVAC control, access control, fire alarm, security cameras, and lighting control devices. The benefits of a zoned ConvergeIT structured cabling design include: - Ease of deployment in large office and open office spaces - Facilitates the use of pre-terminated trunking cables for expedited installation - More efficient pathway utilization - Ease of adding new services and upgrading to IP-addressable devices - MAC work costs less and is faster and less disruptive since the cabling from the CP to the TR remains unchanged (cabling is reconfigured from the CP to the work area only; enabling rapid reorganization of floor space). ZE Figure 4: ConvergeIT Cabling Solution Traditional Cabling Topology ZE LAN Cabling HVAC Device/Controller ZE = Zone Enclosure Access Control Fire Alarm Security Camera Lighting 7

8 Zone Enclosure Location: When deploying a zoned cabling solution, zone enclosures should be logically distributed in an open coverage area and should be limited to serving a maximum of 12 equipment or work area outlets. Zone enclosures shall be located in fully-accessible, fixed locations such as permanent walls and building columns and shall not be located in obstructed areas. Zone enclosures shall not be installed in furniture that is not secured to the building structure. TIA TSB-162-A 7 and ISO/IEC offer guidance on locating wireless access points in ceiling spaces that can be applied to zone enclosure positioning. This approach supports all ConvergeIT applications and may be especially convenient for the management of installations where cable sharing is used to support multiple applications operating over TERA category 7 A /class F A channels. A pattern of circles or grids with an associated coverage area radius can be defined, as shown in Figure 5, with the intention that equipment and work area outlets should be centrally located in their coverage area and zone enclosures should be centrally located in their associated coverage area grid. Although the coverage area radius may range in size from 3 meters to 30 meters, a coverage area radius of 13 meters is generally recommended as an optimum size to accommodate most ConvergeIT networks. Zone Enclosure Coverage Area Wall r = 13m SO = Service Outlet Figure 5: Example of Distributed Coverge Area Locations ZU-MX-24P (24-Port MAX Zone Unit Enclosure) A flexible, economical zone cabling solution designed to enable shorter easy-tomanage connections to outlets in ConvergeIT deployments. ZU-MX (Low Profile MAX Zone Unit Enclusure) This 24-port low profile enclosure is designed to safely house Siemon connecting hardware under raised flooring systems. ZU-C4P (2ft x 2ft Ceiling Enclosure) Passive ceiling zone enclosure available with key or thumb lock. ZU-MX-48 (Low profile Max Zone Unit Enclosure) A high density solution ideally used with raised floor applications. SWIC (Wall Mount Interconnect Center) A low-profile, compact design ideal for telecommunications rooms or other installation areas where wall space is a premium. 8

9 Low-Voltage Considerations Characteristics of Low-Voltage Applications Suitable for Operation over Twisted-Pair Cabling The maximum current capacity and operating voltage of low-voltage applications supported by ConvergeIT cabling are defined in the ANSI/TIA-862-B 1 and ISO series building automation systems standards. A summary of the specified maximum operating conditions is provided in table 2. While there are limited provisions in these Standards for operation in wet (but, not immersed) environments, ConvergeIT cabling is suitable for installation in dry environments only. Additional information on the current carrying capacity of bundled cables, including guidance for minimizing temperature rise using higher category and screened and shielded cabling, is described in TIA TSB-184 9, ISO/IEC , and Siemon s white paper entitled, IEEE 802.3at PoE Plus Operating Efficiency: How to Keep a Hot Application Running Cool. 11 Table 2. Summary of Maximum Current Capacity and Operating Voltage supported by ConvergeIT Cabling Life Safety and Separation of Services Low-voltage communications applications shall be separated from other electrical cabling and services in accordance with the latest applicable local and national code requirements and the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). In the United States, Article 800 of the National Electrical Code 12 describes life safety and electrical safety considerations, including separation requirements, for communications cables including voice, audio, video, data, interactive services, and outside wiring for fire and burglar alarms from the communications utility to the customer s communication equipment. Refer to Article 725 of the National Electrical Code for information on Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote control, signaling, and power limited circuits. 9

10 Industry Recognition Siemon's ConvergeIT cabling system is a perfect match for Honeywell EBI (Enterprise Buildings Integrator) to enable the convergence of a building's systems onto a single IP Ethernet network. Honeywell controls and EBI, combined with Siemon high performance cabling efficiently manages HVAC, Security and Access Control, Fire and Life Safety, CCTV and Digital Video, Asset Tracking and Energy Applications to make smart green buildings a reality. Robert Morrow, District Sales Leader, Honeywell Building Solutions ConvergeIT harmonizes with core building system convergence and Cisco s Digital Ceiling eco-system approach to digitally transform buildings. - Qiang Huang, Senior Director, Product Management, Cisco Siemon's ConvergeIT greatly improves the efficiency and flexibility of the structured cabling plant, providing a scalable foundation enabling convergence of a building's systems into a common IP network environment. This helps us deliver to our clients the Johnson Controls Technology Contracting approach of integrated, intelligent, sustainable buildings that have higher performance and productivity with a lower life cycle cost, including lower energy use. Hugh Hudson, Director of Business Development, Johnson Controls Siemon is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council The IP-enabled network device market is growing fast. Siemon ConvergeIT networks are ready to support these new and emerging intelligent building technologies. Building costs are greatest during the operation phase. Siemon ConvergeIT networks support device management implementations that can significantly improve building energy consumption, security, and emergency response time; thereby reducing operational costs and improving efficiency. In addition, ConvergeIT zoned cabling solutions positively impact overall cost and green performance by facilitating rapid deployment in large coverage areas, efficient pathways utilization, ease of system upgrades, adds, moves, and changes, and rapid reorganization of floor space. Traditional Cabling 50% of building costs incurred are during the operation phase. 12 Operations Alterations Financing Construction Because operational costs account for nearly 50% of a building s TCO over an estimated 40-year life span, any means of reducing that cost has a consideration impact, By comparison, construction costs only account for 11 percent of TCO

11 In a typical converged network environment, a wide range of applications (e.g. VoIP, CATV, CCTV, Internet, security cameras, automation control systems, and intercom) are deployed that utilize only one or two pairs for transmission. The benefits delivered by a ConvergeIT system, featuring cable sharing and TERA category 7 A /class F A cabling include: - Total number of unused pairs is reduced by up to 70%, - Less materials and waste resulting in a more environmentally-conscious installation, - Maximum potential to qualify for all physical layer and audiovisual innovation technology credits proposed by the Green Building Technology Alliance - A realized cost savings of greater than 30%! Additional Resources: These following white papers explore specific capabilities of ConvergeIT cabling in detail and can be downloaded at: Zone Cabling and Coverage Area Planning Guide, 2015 Cable Sharing in Commercial Building Environments: Reducing Cost, Simplifying Cable Management and Converging Applications Onto Twisted-Pair Media, 2013 IEEE 802.3at PoE Plus Operating Efficiency: How to Keep a Hot Application Running Cool, 2011 Getting the Picture - The Benefits of Supporting Video Applications with your IT Infrastructure, 2010 References: 1 ANSI/TIA-862-B, Building Automation Systems Cabling Standard for Commercial Buildings, ISO Building Automation and Control series, Part 1 - Building Automation and Control, 2010, Part 2 Hardware, 2016, Part 3 Functions, 2005, Part 4 Applications, pending publication, Part 5 - Data Communication Protocol, 2012, and Part 6 - Data Communication Conformance Testing, IEEE Std 802.3bu-2016, Standard for Ethernet Amendment: Physical Layer and Management Parameters for Power over Data Lines (PoDL) of Single Balanced Twisted-Pair Ethernet, IEEE Std , IEEE Standard for Ethernet, ANSI/TIA D, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard, ISO/IEC 11801, 2nd Edition, Information Technology Generic cabling for customer premises, TIA TSB-162-A, Telecommunications Cabling Guidelines for Wireless Access Points, ISO/IEC TR 24704, Information Technology Premises Cabling for Wireless Access Points, TIA TSB-184, Guidelines for Supporting Power Delivery over Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling, ISO/IEC 29125, Information technology Telecommunications cabling guidelines for remote powering of data terminal equipment, Siemon, IEEE 802.3at PoE Plus Operating Efficiency: How to Keep a Hot Application Running Cool, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code, Positioning Customers on the Path to Converge, BICSI NEWS, March/April

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