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Design Guidelines for

Modular Plug Terminated Link (MPTL)


September 2020

860656585 Rev. B
APPLICATIONS

Today’s intelligent buildings have some of the latest technology


deployed inside which is causing ICT designers to re-consider
traditional installation practices. For example, previously, most
network computing devices were in offices or equipment rooms, with Field Terminated
the horizontal cable terminating at an equipment outlet or panel – RJ45 Modular
Plug
with devices connected via a conventional patch lead. With the
proliferation of IoT sensors/devices and other advanced technologies,
there is an increase in devices being placed in remote locations.
These applications require a more contemporary approach to their
management and connectivity.

The ANSI-TIA568.2-D standard contains a new link model named


Modular Plug Terminated Link or MPTL. This link model, described in
Annex F, differs from the traditional two or three connector
permanent link specified in Annex L in that it is terminated on one
end with a traditional RJ45 style jack/interconnect and on the other
end with a modular plug. There is the option to include a
consolidation point between the ends of the MPTL. The MPTL link
model is intended for installations where a horizontal cable needs to
be converted to an assembly terminated with a modular plug. This
modular plug termination can be plugged directly into an access point
or other such device.

CommScope supports different methods for establishing a connection to remote devices. In most cases the traditional
method to run pre-terminated cable assemblies to remote devices provides the most cost-effective installation and
highest performing solution. It is recognized that alternate solutions for termination in the field are necessary to meet
installation challenges. CommScope provides two solutions for implementing a Modular Plug Terminated Link. These
are the CommScope Ceiling Connector Assembly (CCA) and CommScope Field Terminated RJ45 Modular Plug.

Traditional method of connecting to remote device

MPTL termination in field method of connecting to remote device


MPTL

Pre-Terminated Field Terminated


Ceiling Connector or
RJ45 Modular Plug
Assembly

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CEILING CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

The CommScope Ceiling Connector Assembly (CCA) provides a field


installable method of connecting a UTP horizontal cable to a single-ended
patch cord. The CCA is also available as a pre-terminated cable assembly
with an RJ45 modular plug. Once installed, the RJ45 modular plug end can
be directly connected to cameras, access points, and other ceiling
mounted devices in MPTL configurations. The CCA supports SYSTIMAX,
NETCONNECT, and Uniprise channel configurations. For more details on
the application of the Ceiling Connector see Design Guideline for Ceiling
Connector.

FIELD TERMINATED RJ45 MODULAR PLUG

The CommScope Field Terminated Plug provides a traditional RJ45 Modular Plug for use in end point terminations at
access equipment. When paired with CommScope UTP horizontal cables it provides a convenient method of
implementing a modular plug terminated link. The Cat6A version of the plug is compatible with SYSTMAX
1091B/2091B/3091B and CommScope CS44 UTP cables. The Cat6 version of the plug is compatible with SYSTIMAX
1071E/2071E/3071E and CommScope CS34/CS37 UTP cables. The Cat6A Large Wire version of the plug is compatible
with CommScope CS41 UTP cables. Refer to: 860650055 Field Terminated RJ45 Modular Plug Termination instructions
for the method of installation.

The CommScope Field Terminated Modular Plug is ideal for high


density MPTL applications where a transition from horizontal cable to
RJ45 plug is required. While, the Field Terminated Plug is designed for
up to Cat6A permanent link performance, it is not intended for use in
the construction of modular patch cords. CommScope factory
terminated modular patch cord products are designed and tested to offer
maximum system performance when paired with their corresponding
CommScope information outlet/jack in the channel.

FIELD TESTING

Field testing of a Modular Plug Terminated Link using the Ceiling Connector Assembly and/or the Field Terminated
RJ45 Modular Plug is described in ANSI-TIA568.2-D Annex F and for lengths up to 90 meters. Most field testers are capable
of evaluating the performance of Modular Plug Terminated Links using a combination of appropriate adapters.

MPTL MPTL

Field Terminated
Ceiling Connector RJ45 Modular
Assembly Plug

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