specifications
Patch cords shall be constructed of stranded
UTP cable and enhanced performance modular
plugs at each end. Patch cords shall be used in
all work areas and patch panels and shall meet
TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 Category 6 requirements. A
variety of lengths and colors shall be available
in order to meet individual length and color
coding requirements. Patch cords shall be
wired to be compatible with both T568A and
T568B wiring schemes.
®
TM
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY GROUP
RACEWAY SYSTEMS GROUP
SPEC SHEET
TX6
™
PLUS
Category 6 Patch Cords
technical information
Performance level:
Component compliance:
FCC compliance:
IEC compliance:
Materials:
UL rated:
Exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 Category 6 Standard
ETL tested and approved for Category 6 component compliance
Meets FCC Part 68 Subpart F; contacts plated with 50
microinches of gold
Meets IEC 60603-7
Constructed of 24 AWG UTP cable and
TX6 PLUS
Modular Plugs for
superior performance, plug contacts plated with 50 microinches of gold
#1863
TX6 PLUS Category 6 Patch Cords
3 feet:
5 feet:
7 feet:
10 feet:
14 feet:
20 feet:
UTPSP3
UTPSP5
UTPSP7
UTPSP10
UTPSP14
UTPSP20
• For additional standard cable colors other
than Off White, add BL (Black), BU (Blue),
GR (Green),RD (Red) or YL (Yellow) to end of
part number. For other cable colors VL (Violet)
and OR (Orange), typical shipping lead time is
20 working days after receipt of order.
• For non-standard lengths 3 to 20 feet
(increments of 1 foot) change the length
designation in the part number to the desired
length. Typical shipping lead time is 20 working
days after receipt of order. Minimum order
quantity is 10 (1 carton each) for these lengths.
key features and benefits
Centered de-embedded plug
Patented tangle
free latch
Slender strain relief boot
Integral pair manager
Labels
100% performance tested
Variety of colors and
lengths available
Performs in center of TIA/EIA component range, ensuring
interoperability and excellent performance
Prevents snags and provides easy release, saving time
on frequent moves, adds and changes
Provides easy access in high-density applications
Optimizes performance and consistency by reducing
untwist at plug
Provides identification of performance level, length and
quality control number
Confidence that each patch cord delivers Category 6
performance
Meets individual length and color coding requirements
M
INI
-C
OM
®
TX6
™
PLUS Module
Universal wiring:
12 port:
24 port, 1RU:
48 port, 2RU:
96 port, 4RU:
24 port, 1RU:
48 port, 2RU:
CJ688TP**
DP12688TP
DP24688TP
DP48688TP
DP96688TP
DPA24688TP
DPA48688TP
DP6
™
PLUS Flat Patch Panels
DP6 PLUS Angled Patch Panels
DP6 PLUS Patch Panel
Termination Tools
Single wire
punchdown tool:
Single wire
punchdown bit:
** Substitute:
GPST
GPSTB
applications
The
TX6 PLUS
Patch Cord applications
include commercial offices, healthcare and
educational institutions, service providers and
manufacturing sites. In order to stay
competitive, these businesses are placing
increased reliance on their networks to
efficiently pass vital and time sensitive
business information throughout the building.
Critical business applications, which will be
supported by a Category 6 cabling plant
potentially include high resolution 3-D
modeling, data centers, medical imaging,
on-line document publishing and bringing
real-time video to the desktop. The superior
performance of the
TX6 PLUS
Patch Cord
ensures full support of these extended
bandwidth Category 6 compatible applications.
BL = Black
EI = Electrical Ivory
WH = White
IW = Off White
IG = International Gray
RD = Red
BU = Blue
GR = Green
OR = Orange
YL = Yellow
VL = Violet
V i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t : w w w. p a n d u i t . c o m / n c g
TX6
™
PLUS
Category 6 Patch Cords
TWIST TIE
C a t e g o r y 6 M o d u l a r P l u g C o rd
Specification TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1
100 MHz
250 MHz
Length
(ft.)
Minimum Value (dB) Minimum Value (dB)
3
5
7
NEXT Loss
10
14
20
Return Loss
NA
47.01
46.66
46.35
46.08
45.54
45.06
17.98
39.28
39.00
38.77
38.57
38.21
37.93
14.00
T568B WIRING SCHEME
Plug Position:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Cable Wire:
WHITE/ORANGE
ORANGE
WHITE/GREEN
BLUE
WHITE/BLUE
GREEN
WHITE/BROWN
BROWN
PLUG
POSITION
1
T X 6 P L U S Pa t ch C o rd s
Length
(ft)
3
5
7
10
14
20
Off White
UTPSP3
UTPSP5
UTPSP7
UTPSP10
UTPSP14
UTPSP20
Blue
UTPSP3BU
UTPSP5BU
UTPSP7BU
UTPSP10BU
UTPSP14BU
UTPSP20BU
Red
UTPSP3RD
UTPSP5RD
UTPSP7RD
UTPSP10RD
UTPSP14RD
UTPSP20RD
Yellow
UTPSP3YL
UTPSP5YL
UTPSP7YL
UTPSP10YL
UTPSP14YL
UTPSP20YL
Green
UTPSP3GR
UTPSP5GR
UTPSP7GR
UTPSP10GR
UTPSP14GR
UTPSP20GR
Black
UTPSP3BL
UTPSP5BL
UTPSP7BL
UTPSP10BL
UTPSP14BL
UTPSP20BL
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PANDUIT
product warranties,
log on to www.panduit.com/warranty
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