Installation instructions for Panduit NetKey Keystone Cabling System, covering jack orientation, cable preparation, termination, and TIA/EIA‑568‑B compliance.
The NetKey Keystone Cabling System provides Category 5e, 6 and 6A jack modules (NKP5E88M, NK688M, NK6X88M) for structured cabling installations. The guide explains how to orient the jacks, prepare cables, and terminate them according to industry standards.
Key steps include aligning the jack notch, trimming any pair separator, and using the recommended tools (e.g., PDT110). Installers must follow TIA/EIA‑568‑B guidelines, avoid untwisting more than 1/8" from the IDC tower, and observe safety cautions such as not working during lightning storms or in wet locations unless the jack is rated for wet use.
| Supported cable gauge | 22-26 AWG solid or stranded IWC cable |
|---|---|
| Maximum insulated conductor outside diameter | 0.048 inch (1.2 mm) |
| Re‑termination limit | minimum of 20 times |
| Jack orientation length | 1.5" (38.1 mm) |
| Untwist distance limit | no more than 1/8" from the IDC tower |
The jack modules may be re‑terminated a minimum of 20 times.
They accept PVC or Plenum rated 22‑26 AWG solid or stranded IWC cable.
Installations should follow the TIA/EIA‑568‑B guidelines.