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Glossory
Glossory



MDF - Main Distribution Frame                                                  ODF - Optical Distribution Frame

CCC - Cross Connection Cabinet                                              DP - Distribution Point (DP)

FOSC - Fiber Optic Splice Closure                                            FDB - Fiber Distribution Box
FSB - Fiber Splitter Box                                                             OLT - Optical Line Terminal
ONU - Optical Network Unit                                                       ONT - Optical Network Terminal
ODN - Optical Distribution Network                                           GPON - Gigabit Passive Optical Network
FTTH - Fiber To The Home                                                        FTTB - Fiber To The Building
FTTN - Fiber To The Node


1) What is 10 pair lsa disconnection module?   
10 pairs LSA disconnection module (TP-1201-10) is used throughout the distribution level, in the main distribution frames (MDF), in the cross connection cabinets (CCC) or in the distribution point (DP) boxes. It is highly reliable and cost-effective wire connection system for modern telecommunications and data networks.

2) What is 10 pairs LSA profile switching module with wire guide ?
10 pairs LSA profile switching module with wire guide (TP-1241-10P) is used in the main distribution frames (MDF). It is highly reliable and cost-effective wire connection system for modern telecommunications and data networks.

3) What is 10 pairs LSA profile highband disconnection module ?
10 pairs LSA profile highband disconnection modules (TP-1205-10P) are superior high speed data and voice cross connect modules. It is superior high speed data and voice cross connect modules.

4) What is back mount frame ?
10 pairs back mount frame 10 ways (TP-1212-10-10) is used as to install the LSA modules, with the function of wiring. It is usually mounted onto the back plate in the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) or Cross Connection Cabinet (CCC) or just installed into the Distribution Point Boxes (DP). It belongs to the accessories for the copper connectivity.

5) What is 10 pairs earth bar ?

10 pairs earth bar for LSA module (TP-1242-10) is used on the LSA disconnection module, and 1 pair protectors are used mounted onto the earth bar for against over-voltage and over-current protection.

6) What is lsa test cord?
2-pole test cord LSA test plug to banana plug (TP-1220-2TB) is used for testing the telephone line. The LSA plug is used for inserting into the LSA module, and the banana plug for connecting to the telephone testing kit.

7) What is dropwire STB module?
1 pair dropwire STB module without protection gel filled (TP-1301-1) also called VX connection module provides a connection point between an exchange-side cable pair and a distribution pair. It incorporates a 5-point plug in module to provide continuity and a range of other options.


8) What is dropwire STUB module?
10 pair dropwire STUB terminal block with cable (TP-1330-10) also called VX connection module provides a connection point between an exchange-side cable pair and a distribution pair. It incorporates a 5-point plug in module to provide continuity and a range of other options.

9) What is 10 pairs STG disconnection module ?
10 pairs STG disconnection module (TP-1311-10) is the last revolution of STG range of IDC (Insulation Displacement Connection) disconnection modules, that can be snapped onto STB back mount frame pitch 16mm.
 
This module offers category 5 transmission performance (100MHz) as a standard. As a result this module can be used in any modern network and is fully compatible with all kind of application.

10)  What is 
314 self-stripping electrical connector ?
314 self-stripping electrical connector (TP-1310-314) is grease filled, protecting against corrosion in damp conditions. Handles 22-14 AWG solid or stranded wire. Self-stripping U contacts for mechanical strength and electrical conductivity. It is recommended to use the crimping tool (TP-5940-998).

11) Wha is UY2 butt connector ?
UY2 butt connector (TP-1310-UY2) the small size of the UY2 connector reduces the splicing bundle O.D.. The connector’s two ports accept two solid or stranded copper conductors. The connector is filled with a sealant to provide moisture resistance.It is employs an insulation displacement contact (IDC) so that stripping of the conductor insulation prior to installation is not required,and easily installed and crimped using any of the connector crimping tools (TP-5931-311)

12) What is 
UDW2 dropwire inline connector ?
UDW2 dropwire inline connector (TP-1310-UDW2) is a full pair moisture-resistant dropwire connector especially designed for 16 - 19 AWG (1.3 mm - 0.9 mm) copper or copper clad steel conductors with insulation diameters up to .175" (4.4 mm) O.D.
 
A sealed moisture resistant, one pair inline aerial dropwire connector for copper or steel conductors, the inline connector is for mid-span splices where strain-relief is provided. The connector can provide total environmental sealing around IDC-contacts. It is recommended to use the crimping tool TP-5940-998.

13) What is 25 pairs gel filled straight splicing module ?

25 pairs grease filled straight splicing modules (TP-1307-25G) are designed to mass terminate communication cables of solid copper or aluminum conductor wires ranging from 0.32 to 0.8 mm of diameter (28 to 20 AWG), with a maximum conductor outside diameter (OD) of 1.65 mm. The connectors are equipped with insulation displacement tin plated contacts that provide a gas-tight termination.

14) What is D9 DDF block ?

12 systems DDF block 120Ω (TP-1306-D9) is used on Digital Distribution Frame (DDF) working as the interface for E1/T1 (2Mbps) where the 120ohm shielded twisted pair cable has to be interconnected, cross-connected and organized. It also features monitoring of signals for supervising digital transmission equipment.

 
In fixed networks the DDF should be placed in a centralized location and serve as the interface between the exchange and transmission equipment 
 
In mobile networks, the DDF serves as the interface between a MSC (Mobile Service Switching Center) or BSC (Base Station Controller) and the transmission equipment.

15) What is 100 pairs MDF disconnection block 71 ?
100 pairs MDF disconnection blocks 71 (TP-1401-100) are used for both voice and data networks in the central office, cabinets and in private networks applications. With their reliable IDC (Insulation Displacement Connection) contacts they are the interface between the truck cable and drop cables. In addition to protection of personnel and equipment against over-voltage disturbances, the distribution blocks support quality inspection and diagnostic processes.

16) What is 
72 ports splitter terminal block ?
72 ports splitter terminal block (TP-1417-72) simplifies the interconnection and deployment of broadband equipment in central offices and remote locations, supporting ADSL2+ and VDSL.

17) What is 1 pair MDF protector for LSA module ?

1 pairs MDF protector (TP-1501-1EGP) is used for LSA modules, which forms the protection circuit for the protection of exchange room equipments and personnel against over voltage and over current,

18) What is Outdoor 50 pairs distribution point box for LSA module ?
Distribution point box / DP (TP-1707-50) is used in terminating cables of secondary telephone networks to the cable pairs of subscriber lines.

19) What is Outdoor 10 pairs distribution point box for STB module ?
Distribution point box / DP (TP-1712-10BM) is used in terminating cables of secondary telephone networks to the cable pairs of subscriber lines.  
 
The STB module also called VX connection module provides a connection point between an exchange-side cable pair and a distribution pair. It incorporates a 5-point plug in module to provide continuity and a range of other options.
 
It is especially recommended for outdoor connections where the environmental conditions are extremely aggressive.

20) What is 50 pairs CAT5 S66M block ?
The S66M block is a specific type of punch-down block that is designed for terminating and connecting twisted-pair cables in telecommunications and networking applications. The S66M block has 50 rows of punch-down terminals, with each row supporting up to two pairs of wires. This allows for a total of 100 wires, or 50 pairs, to be terminated or connected on a single block.


22) What is Fiber optic adapter ?

21) What is Fiber splice cassette, 24 fibers ?
Fiber optic splice cassettes (TP-3115-24) are located at intermediate points along a route where cables are required to be joined between the fiber optic cables and the pigtails.It is mainly used in rack mount and wall mount terminal box, splice closure for cable management. The splice tray expands fiber splice capabilities as well as provides the splicing location for fiber optic cables.
 
The splice casette holds up to 24 splices sleeves, and several trays could be stacked together to splice a large fiber cable. Each tray provides space for mounting fiber splice protectors and excess fiber.

21) What is Rack mounted ODF, 19", 1U, SC, 24 fibers, metal guide rail sliding ?
Rack Mounted Optical Distribution Frame/ODF (TP-3205-24D) is a frame used to provide cable interconnections between communication facilities, which can integrate fiber splicing, wiring, termination, adapters & connectors and cable connections together in a single unit. It can also work as a protective device to protect fiber optic connections from damage.
 
22) What is Fiber distribution box, outdoor, SC, 12 fibers ?
Fibe Distribution Box / FDB (TP-3221-12) is a rugged, low-cost, low-profile interconnect between the central office feed and the indoor/outdoor drop cables for multidwelling
unit applications. It is also called multidwelling Unit (MDU).
 
It simplifies the FDB installation by reducing the materials, complexity and space required to turn up service. A single housing combines the functionality of a local convergence cabinet with an FDB terminal. The multilayer design allows installers to access only the components necessary for initial installation or subscriber turn-up.

23) What is 
Fiber termination box, indoor, SC, 1 fiber ?
Fiber Termination Box indoor SC 1 fiber (TP-3323-1 FTB) provides a transition point between incoming cable and building access points for residential or business fiber installations.

24) What is Fiber surface box, SC, 2 fibers ?
Fiber optic surface box SC 2 fibers (TP-3307-B) provides a transition point between incoming cable and building access points for residential or business fiber installations.

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