Common Systems Connection Standards | AT&T Services, Inc |
Date: August 31, 2007 |
This section describes the various acceptable DC power connectors and connections that are approved for use within AT&T. See Table
2.2.1 Location of Power Terminations
2.2.1.1 Rear Power Terminations
It is preferred that power terminations be located on the rear of the panel.
2.2.1.2 Front Power Terminations.
NE designed as “front access only” (no rear access allowed) shall have the power terminations on the front of the NE.
All power terminations shall be mounted in the top half of the bay. All power connections shall be clearly labeled and fully protected with a
2.3CONNECTORS
Connectors used to attach the product to external power cabling shall conform to the following requirements:
2.3.1 16 AWG Stranded Power Cable and Larger
For applications where the size of wire supplying or distributing power to/from the equipment is 16 AWG stranded power cable or larger, pressure crimped connectors shall be used on the power cable creating a ring type termination.
2.3.2 Two Hole Connections
Power input terminations that will accept # 8 AWG connector terminations shall use dual threaded post (stud) termination able to accept the appropriate
Equipment surface terminations shall accept crimp connections that meet the following specifications:
oUL486A Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper o UL467 Grounding and Bonding Equipment Conductors
o UL 486C Splicing Wire Connectors
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Equipment submitted for approval should provide a UL listed (power) termination strip designed and designated as “field wireable” to insure product compliance with the UL listing of the
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