City of Fort Wayne Master Updated: 6/20/17

CITY OF FORT WAYNE MASTER UPDATED: 6/20/17 SECTION 26 05 23

INSTRUMENTATION AND COMMUNICATION CABLES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

1.A. Scope: 1.A.1. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals shown, specified, and required to furnish and install instrumentation and communication cables.

NTS: Edit paragraph “2”, below, to suit the project. 1.A.2. Types of cables include the following: 1.A.2.a. Shielded instrumentation cables. 1.A.2.b. Telephone cables. 1.A.2.c. Data communication cables. 1.A.2.d. Tray Cable

1.B. Related Sections:

NTS: List below only sections covering products, construction, and equipment specifically identified in this section and specified in another section and directly referenced in this specification. Do not list Administrative and Procedural Division 01 Sections. 1.B.1. Section 26 05 26, Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems. 1.B.2. Section 26 05 33, Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems. 1.B.3. Section 26 05 53, Identification for Electrical Systems.

1.2 TERMINOLOGY

2.A. The following words or terms are not defined but, when used in this Section, have the following meaning: 2.A.1. “CPE” means chlorinated polyethylene. 2.A.2. “FEP” means fluorinated ethylene-propylene. 2.A.3. “PE” means Polyethylene 2.A.4. “STP” means shielded twisted pair 2.A.5. “UTP” means unshielded twisted pair 2.A.6. “XLPE” means cross-linked polyethylene.

1.3 REFERENCES

NTS: Retain applicable standards and add others as required.

3.A. Standards referenced in this Section are:

v. 6.17 Instrumentation and Communication Cable - 26 05 23-1 3.A.1. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling (requirements and restrictions of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) apply.) 3.A.2. UL 13, Power-Limited Circuit Cables. 3.A.3. UL 1581, Electrical Wires, Cables and Flexible Cords. 3.A.4. UL VW-1, Vertical Wire Flame Test.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

4.A. Regulatory Requirements:

NTS: Retain applicable codes and add others as required. 4.A.1. NEC 725, Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 Remote-Control, Signaling and Power- Limited Circuits. 4.A.2. NEC 727, Instrumentation Tray Cable. 4.A.3. NEC 800, Communications Circuits. 4.A.4. Surface-Burning Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to ASTM E 84 by a qualified testing agency. Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency. 4.A.4.a. Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less. 4.A.4.b. Smoke-Developed Index: 50 or less. 4.A.5. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

4.B. Qualifications: 4.B.1. Independent Testing Agency: 4.B.1.a. Contractor shall retain services of testing agency for field quality control testing of installed instrumentation and communication cables. 4.B.1.b. Member company of an NRTL. 4.B.1.c. Testing Agency's Field Supervisor: Person currently certified by BICSI as an RCDD to supervise on-site testing.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

5.A. Submit the following: 5.A.1. Product Data: Manufacturer’s technical information for instrumentation cables and communications cables proposed. 5.A.2. Field Quality Control Submittals: Written report of results of field quality control testing specified in this Section.

NTS: Remove paragraph “3.” below if not required for the project. 5.A.3. Shop Drawings: For cable tray layout, showing cable tray route to scale, with relationship between the tray and adjacent structural, electrical, and mechanical elements. Include the following: 5.A.3.a. Vertical and horizontal offsets and transitions. 5.A.3.b. Clearances for access above and to side of cable trays. 5.A.3.c. Vertical elevation of cable trays above the floor or bottom of ceiling structure.

v. 12.20 Progress Meetings – 01 31 19.23-2 5.A.3.d. Load calculations to show dead and live loads as not exceeding manufacturer's rating for tray and its support elements. 5.A.4. Qualification Data: Submit proof of independent testing agencies qualifications for BICSI as an RCDD to supervise on-site testing.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

6.A. Deliver instrumentation and communication cable on factory reels conforming to NEMA Standard WC 26.

6.B. Store cables on reels on elevated platforms in clean, dry location.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

7.A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install UTP and optical fiber cables and connecting materials until wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and temporary HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and humidity conditions at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

1.A. General: 1.A.1. Cables shall bear the UL label.

1.B. Single Shielded Pair Instrument Cables: 1.B.1. Tinned copper, PE or XLPE insulated, stranded conductors, not less than no. 16 AWG, twisted pair, with overall shield, stranded tinned no. 18 AWG copper drain wire and overall PVC or CPE jacket. Rated for not less than 600 volts and complying with UL 1581.

1.C. Multi-Paired Shielded Instrument Cables: 1.C.1. Tinned copper, PE or XLPE insulated stranded conductors, not less than no. 16 AWG, twisted pairs with shield over each pair, stranded tinned no. 18 AWG copper drain wire, and overall PVC or CPE outer jacket. Rated for not less than 600 volts and complying with either UL 1581 or UL 13.

1.D. Multi-Conductor Shielded Instrument Cables: 1.D.1. Tinned copper, PE or XLPE insulated stranded conductors, not less than no. 16 AWG, stranded tinned no. 18 AWG copper drain wire, with overall 100 percent foil shield and overall PVC or CPE jacket. Rated for not less than 600 volts.

1.E. Multi-Conductor Shielded High-Temperature Instrument Cables: 1.E.1. Silver-plated copper, extruded Teflon insulation, stranded conductors, not less than no. 16 AWG, with overall 90 percent silver-plated copper braid shield and overall Teflon tape-wrapped jacket. Rated for not less than 300 volts and complying with UL VW-1.

v. 6.17 Instrumentation and Communication Cable - 26 05 23-3 1.F. Multi-Conductor Telephone Cables: 1.F.1. Trunk and Extension Lines, Underground Installation: 1.F.1.a. Solid annealed copper, conductors, no. 24 AWG, polyethylene-insulated, with the number of twisted pairs as shown on the Drawings. 1.F.1.b. Assemble cable in groups of 25 pairs, filled with sealing compound and tape- wrapped with overlap. 1.F.1.c. Cable shall include aluminum shield, water blocking compound, and polyethylene jacket over all. 1.F.1.d. Rated for not less than 300 volts. 1.F.2. Extension-Riser Lines, Indoor Insulation: 1.F.2.a. Solid annealed copper, conductors, no. 24 AWG, PVC- or polyethylene- insulated, with the number of pairs as shown on the Drawings. 1.F.2.b. Cable core shall be tape-wrapped with overlap and include aluminum shield and PVC jacket. 1.F.2.c. Rated for not less than 300 volts. 1.F.3. Phones: 1.F.3.a. Solid copper, no. 24 AWG, four conductor, PVC- or polyethylene-insulated, and PVC jacket. 1.F.3.b. Rated not less than 300 volts.

NTS: Edit paragraphs “G” through “M”, below, for data highway, coaxial, and other cables required. Coordinate specific cable requirements with division 27 and division 40, and the project’s instrumentation and controls Engineer.

1.G. Cable Terminals: 1.G.1. Fork type copper compression terminals with nylon insulation for termination of cable at terminal blocks.

1.H. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cables: 1.H.1. Cabling between and including the telecommunications outlet/connector and patch panel or termination block. 1.H.2. Cables shall consist of no. 24 AWG, thermoplastic-insulated, solid conductors formed into four individually-twisted pairs and enclosed by thermoplastic jacket. 1.H.3. Comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 1.H.4. Riser-rated where installed in conduit. Other installations shall be plenum-rated. 1.H.5. Rated for Category 6 use.

1.I. Patch Cords: 1.I.1. Patch cords are used for connecting patch panel to hub, or wall jack to equipment. 1.I.2. Cables shall consist of no. 24 AWG, thermoplastic-insulated, stranded conductors formed into four individually-twisted pairs and enclosed by thermoplastic jacket. 1.I.3. Cables shall be riser-rated. 1.I.4. Rated for Category 6 use. 1.I.5. Cables shall incorporate integral strain relief into the connector at each end. Connectors shall be RJ45 plugs. 1.I.6. Provide the following patch cords: 1.I.6.a. One 10-foot cable per wall jack installed. 1.I.6.b. One 3-foot cable per every two wall jacks installed.

v. 12.20 Progress Meetings – 01 31 19.23-4 1.I.6.c. One 5 foot cable per every two wall jacks installed.

1.J. Connecting Hardware for Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cables: 1.J.1. Hardware used to terminate UTP cable shall comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 1.J.2. Connecting hardware shall be compatible with wiring specified in the Contract Documents. 1.J.3. Rated for Category 6 use. 1.J.4. Connecting hardware shall utilize 110-type terminal blocks to coordinate with patch panels and termination blocks specified the Contract Documents. 1.J.5. Telecommunications Outlets/Connectors: 1.J.5.a. Outlets and connectors shall utilize RJ45 (eight-pin modular) plug/receptacle configuration. 1.J.5.b. Outlets and connectors shall utilize T568A pin/pair assignments, and be coordinated with wire type (solid or stranded conductor). 1.J.5.c. Outlets shall be flush-mount type or surface-mount type, as indicated on the Drawings.

1.K. Patch Panels: 1.K.1. Patch panels shall utilize RJ45 (eight-pin modular) plug/receptacle configuration, and utilize T568A pin/pair assignments for receptacles. 1.K.2. Coordinate patch panel terminations with wire type (solid or stranded conductor). 1.K.3. Patch panels shall be wall-mount type or rack-mount type, as indicated on the Drawings. 1.K.4. Listed as Category 6. 1.K.5. Provide quantity of ports not less than the quantity of wall jacks installed in the building/area served, plus 50 percent additional as spares.

1.L. Fiber Patch Panels 1.L.1. Fiber Patch Panels shall offer combination splicing protection and pigtail storage. 1.L.2. Units shall be provided with the following features: 1.L.2.a. Splice deck with cable strain relief clip. 1.L.2.b. Bend radius protectors. 1.L.2.c. Splice deck cover. 1.L.3. The connector panels will accommodate SC simplex and duplex connectors. The unit must be UL® approved.

1.M.Cable Support Hardware: 1.M.1. Conduit: 1.M.1.a. Where conduit is shown or indicated on the Drawings, comply with Section 26 05 33, Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems.

NTS: Insert additional project specific instrumentation and communication cables after paragraph “M”. Additional cables could include but are not limited to ControlNet Cables, DeviceNet Cables, and Modbus Cables.

1.N. Wire and Cable Markers 1.N.1. Provide wire and cable markers in accordance with Section 26 05 53, Identification for Electrical Systems.

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3.1 INSPECTION

1.A. Examine conditions under which materials and equipment will be installed and notify ENGINEER in writing of conditions detrimental to proper and timely completion of the Work. Do not proceed with the Work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

2.A. General: 2.A.1. Install cables complete with proper terminations at both ends. 2.A.2. Install in conduit separate from power cables, unless shown or indicated otherwise. 2.A.3. Ground shield on shielded cables at one end only and as recommended by instrument manufacturer. 2.A.4. Identify conductors in accordance with Section 26 05 53, Identification for Electrical Systems. 2.A.5. Install and terminate Supplier-furnished cable in accordance with equipment manufacturer requirements and cable manufacturer’s recommendations. 2.A.6. Install in accordance with Laws and Regulations, including NEC.

2.B. Color-code CAT 6 cables as follows: 2.B.1. Colors: Match color scheme in use at the Site. If the Site does not have an existing color scheme, use the following colors: System Color Process Control Network Yellow Cable Business Information Red Security Green

3.3 INSTALLATION OF PATHWAYS

3.A. Cable Trays: Comply with NEMA VE 2 and TIA/EIA-569-A-7.

3.B. Comply with TIA/EIA-569-A for pull-box sizing and length of conduit and number of bends between pull points.

3.C. Comply with requirements in Section 26 05 33, Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems for installation of conduits and wireways.

3.D. Install manufactured conduit sweeps and long-radius elbows if possible.

3.E. Pathway Installation in Equipment Rooms: 3.E.1. Position conduit ends adjacent to a corner on backboard if a single piece of plywood is installed or in the corner of room if multiple sheets of plywood are installed around perimeter walls of room. 3.E.2. Install cable trays to route cables if conduits cannot be located in these positions. 3.E.3. Secure conduits to backboard if entering room from overhead.

v. 12.20 Progress Meetings – 01 31 19.23-6 3.E.4. Extend conduits [3 inches (75 mm)] above finished floor. 3.E.5. Install metal conduits with grounding bushings and connect with grounding conductor to grounding system.

3.4 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

4.A. Comply with NECA 1.

4.B. Installation of Cable Routed Exposed under Raised Floors: 4.B.1. Install plenum-rated cable only. 4.B.2. Install cabling after the flooring system has been installed in raised floor areas. 4.B.3. Coil cable 6 feet long shall be neatly coiled not less than 12 inches in diameter below each feed point.

3.5 REMOVAL OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

5.A. Remove abandoned conductors and cables.

Remove paragraph 3.6 below if firestopping is not required for the project. If firestopping is required for the project, insert at (--1--) below applicable section where firestopping requirements are included or edit section 3.6 below to include all project specific firestopping requirements.

3.6 FIRESTOPPING

6.A. Comply with firestopping requirements in section (--1--).

6.B. Comply with TIA/EIA-569-A, Annex A, "Firestopping."

6.C. Comply with BICSI TDMM, "Firestopping Systems" Article.

3.7 GROUNDING

7.A. For data communication wiring, comply with ANSI-J-STD-607-A and with BICSI TDMM, "Grounding, Bonding, and Electrical Protection" Chapter.

7.B. For low-voltage wiring and cabling, comply with requirements in Section 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems.

3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

8.A. Site Tests: 8.A.1. Test shielded instrumentation cable shields with ohmmeter for continuity along full length of cables, and for shield continuity to ground. 8.A.2. Connect shielded instrumentation cables to calibrated 4 to 20 mA dc signal transmitter and receiver. Test at 4 and 20 mA transmitter settings. 8.A.3. Replace with new cables the full length of cables that fail test. 8.A.4. Test equipment shall be provided by Contractor.

v. 6.17 Instrumentation and Communication Cable - 26 05 23-7 8.A.5. For testing of communications cables, test equipment used shall comply with the following: 8.A.5.a. Equipment shall consist of a “master” and a “remote” unit. 8.A.5.b. Test of all aspects of cables shall be automatic and initiated with a single command. Test over entire frequency range. Test unit shall be capable of accepting cable identification tag for reporting. Test unit shall return “pass/fail” status for cables and, if “fail”, shall indicate reason for failure. 8.A.5.c. Test unit shall be capable of storing all test results internally and printing the results later. 8.A.5.d. For unshielded twisted pair cables, test unit shall be specifically designed and manufactured to certify cabling relative to Category 6 compliant.

8.B. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

8.C. Perform tests and inspections.

8.D. Tests and Inspections: 8.D.1. Visually inspect UTP and optical fiber cable jacket materials for UL or third-party certification markings. Inspect cabling terminations to confirm color-coding for pin assignments, and inspect cabling connections to confirm compliance with TIA/EIA-568- B.1. 8.D.2. Visually inspect cable placement, cable termination, grounding and bonding, equipment and patch cords, and labeling of all components. 8.D.3. Test UTP cabling for DC loop resistance, shorts, opens, intermittent faults, and polarity between conductors. Test operation of shorting bars in connection blocks. Test cables after termination but not after cross connection. 8.D.3.a. Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable requirements in TIA/EIA-568- B.2. Perform tests with a tester that complies with performance requirements in "Test Instruments (Normative)" Annex, complying with measurement accuracy specified in "Measurement Accuracy (Informative)" Annex. Use only test cords and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link test configuration.

8.E. Document data for each measurement. Print data for submittals in a summary report that is formatted using Table 10.1 in BICSI TDMM as a guide, or transfer the data from the instrument to the computer, save as text files, print, and submit.

8.F. End-to-end cabling will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

8.G. Prepare test and inspection reports.

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