Clearpath Total Solutions Case Study
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ClearPath Total Solutions
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Home Wiring Specifications
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ClearPath Total Solutions
11600Jones Rd., Suite 108
Houston, TX 77070
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
INVESTMENT
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
BUILDER INITIATIVE
WIRING SPECIFICATIONS FOR HOMES
CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
CTS QUOTATION
GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS
CTS BACKGROUND INFORMATION
CLEARPATH TOTAL SOLUTIONS INTRODUCTION
STRUCTURED WIRING DIVISION
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION DIVISION
CLIENT/SERVER APPLICATIONS DIVISION
INTERNET INTEGRATION DIVISION
Introduction
Overview
ClearPath Total Solutions (CTS) has began the installation of a state-of-the-art Security,Cable TV, Telephone, and Internet communications network in several new developments in Houston. This network will provide many benefits to the homeowners in these developments, and we believe our efforts will receive national attention based on the types of services delivered and the innovation associated with their delivery.
Many homeowners may choose a home based on technology innovations which offer services unavailable in other developments. Our initial offering of services will be as follows:
Telephone
Cable TV
Security Monitoring
Internet Connectivity
Summary of Benefits
The planned technology will offer benefits to the home owners which are unique in the marketplace. Some of the major benefits to homeowners are as follows:
High Speed Connectivity to Local Schools
Ability to Tele-commute and work from the Home
Video Conferencing from the Home
Security Monitoring w/Panic Button
Inexpensive Local Telephone
Inexpensive Long Distance
Digital Telephone
Inexpensive Voice Mail
Automated Home Control (Cut energy costs, etc.)
Extended Telephone Features (i.e. Caller ID)
Digital Cable TV w/ Surround Sound
High Speed Internet Connectivity
Community Intranet for access to Community good and services
Digital Video Rental
Integrated Local and Mobil Telephone
Video Game Rental
Ability to Utilize Web TV
Support for HDTV
Others Features
Builder Initiative
In order to support the technology initiatives associated with the delivery of services in todays and tomorrows communities; homes must be wired in a way, which will support the planned technical infrastructure. Specifications outlining the cabling needed for home entertainment equipment, satellite service, cable service, internet/modem connections, multiple telephone lines, in-home LAN connections, in-house video and home offices are provided herein.
Wiring Specifications for Homes
Wiring Solution Outline.
1. MDF Location.
In each home, a central location or Main Distribution Facility (MDF) must be identified to which ALL wiring must be home run. This includes all wiring of all types for security, data, video, and telephone wiring.
Services Entry.
Two category 5 wires and one RG-6 wire will be run from the outside of the house where services will enter to the MDF.
3. Multi-Function Faceplates and Boxes
Communications outlets will be located throughout the house that will provide telephone, data, modem, and Cable TV. Each wall plate will have a four port wall plate to install up to four different types of connections. A single gang box for each outlet will be nail to the 2X4 in each location. Faceplates will be located in each bedroom, living room, entertainment center, kitchen, study/gameroom and where appropriate. An average of seven outlets is recommended in preparation of this specification.
4. Data Wiring.
One Category 6 wire will be run from the MDF to each single gang box.
Telephone Wiring.
One Category 6 wire will be run from the MDF to each single gang box.
Cable TV Wiring.
Two RG-6 coax wires will be run from the MDF to each single gang box.
Security Wiring.
Security wiring will be installed in a star topology with different parts of the house connected on separate zones. Installation of wiring will be identical to the methodology utilized