Transcript Tools (General)

Tools of the Trade
Presentation #5
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Updated Dec 2013
Tools of the Trade
• Cable installation and maintenance requires
basic tools.
• Many tasks of a telecommunications specialist
require specialized tools.
• This presentation addresses some of the most
important tools.
Basic Tools
• Cable installation and termination requires basic
tools available in most hardware stores. Areas
where these tools may be used include:
▫ Wall and drywall work (outlets and cable)
▫ Cable work (pulling, preparation and terminating)
▫ Other (building entrance, grounding, outdoor, etc...)
Basic Tools
• Basic tools can be found in a typical hardware store.
• Buy good quality but you don’t have to buy top-ofthe-line tools. If a tools starts to wear, replace it.
• Keep your tools safe and loan them out infrequently.
A missing tool is a very frustrating experience.
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Hammer (claw)
Ladders (extension, step)
Tape measure, square, steel ruler
Screwdrivers (all types), Hex (Allen) keys
Pliers (channel lock, combination, needlenose, linesman, vice grip)
Cutters large & small (side, cable)
Wrench (adjustable)
Socket set, combination wrench set
Level
Knife, electrician scissors
Saws (hack, drywall)
Wire strippers, terminal crimpers
Multimeter, voltage detector
Flashlight, Stud Finder
Drill, drill bits, screw bits, spare batteries
Stapler, reamer, other tools
Tools box, carry pouch, tool bucket
specialized tools in special circumstances, such as outdoor work (shovel,
pick axe, etc…)
Cable Pulling Tools
• Equipment to pull cable
▫ Pull String, fish tape, fish sticks, tape, lubrication, grip, etc
• Tools to find cable
▫ Toner/test set, voltage sensor, flashlight, inspection
camera
• Safety
▫ Gloves, hard hat, eye protection, protective boots, sitespecific PPE
More on these specialized tools in a later presentation
Cable Preparation & Termination
• Stripping and Wire Preparation Tools
• Cable, wire and fiber stripping tools remove the jacket,
insulator or buffer from a cable, wire or fiber.
• May be specific to the diameter of the cable, wire or fiber.
• Crimping and Termination Tools
• Specialized tools are required to secure the connectors
onto the ends of a cable or fiber.
• In many cases the crimp tools are specific to the
manufacturer of the connectors (especially fiber).
Cable Stripping Tools
Coax Cable Stripping Tool
Closed (left), Open (right)
Images: www.flickr.com/photos/stevecon CC
Stripping Tools
UTP Jacket Stripping Tool
Wire Stripper (“T-Stripper”)
Wire Stripping Tool
Right Image: www.flickr.com/photos/oskay cc
Left Image: Wikipedia cc
Crimping Tools
Coax and modular Crimp tools
Images: Wikipedia cc
Terminal Blocks
Image: Wikipedia cc
Impact Tools
• Impact tools connect wires to terminal blocks, panels
and most data jacks. Also called “punch” tools because
they create an impact to push the wires into place.
• Impact tools and the blades must be matched to the
terminal block. There are several types of terminal
blocks available in industry, including:
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BIX (now Belden Inc, popular in Canada)
110 (Lucent, popular in the USA)
66 (Siemens, popular in North America)
Krone (Krone, popular in Europe)
▫ More on terminal blocks throughout this course.
BIX Tool (BIX16A)
Image: www.belden.com
Universal Impact Tool
Universal Tool with
Krone Blade
Image: Wikipedia cc
Impact Tools
66 Blade
110 Blade
Punch Tool Body
Krone Blade
BIX Blade
Other Terminating Tools
• Fiber optic
▫ Fusion Splicers
▫ Termination Kits (all are vendor-specific)
• Copper
▫ Plug termination
▫ Termination Kits (some are vendor-specific)
Testing
• Cable testing is part of the installation process
▫ Telephone line testers test lines, jacks, and
circuits
▫ Tone generator and inductive amplifier
 help locate wires
 emit a sound you can hear through the speaker of
the inductive amplifier when the probe tip passes
over conductors connected to the tone generator.
▫ Certification testers
 Testers designed to specifically test for adherence to
the standards. Typically provide a “PASS” or “FAIL”
result.
Other Tools
• There are many tools used by cable installers.
• Most tools and equipment are common and
relatively inexpensive.
• The most expensive tools typically include:
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test equipment
specialized termination tools (especially fiber)
the laptop computer to manage records
the van to carry it all
• There will be more detailed information, later in
this course, on:
▫ Cable and connector installation
▫ Use of tools
▫ Use of testers and interpretation of test results
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