MTS FiON for Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) Brownfield
Table of Contents We ve Upgraded Our Network.................... 1 MTS Fibre Optics Installation Guidelines............. 2 MTS Fibre Optics In-Building Installation Guidelines..... 3 MTS FiON In-Suite Equipment..................... 4 MTS FiON Main Telephone Room (MTR) Equipment.... 5 Glossary of Acronyms........................... 7 Waiver of Responsibility......................... 7 Contact Numbers.............................. 8 inside front cover
We ve upgraded our network! Welcome to the next generation in network technology. In order to provide owners of MDUs (Building Owners) with advanced service offerings in the future, we are investing in a next generation fibre network in your neighbourhood. This network supplies a huge amount of bandwidth into the MDU which means the occupants of the MDU (Residents) can expect higher quality and more reliable Home Phone, High Speed Internet and TV services, now and in the future. In addition, with MTS FiON, the MDU will also be in a perfect position to meet the Residents evolving telecommunication needs due to the significantly increased bandwidth available to each suite in the MDU on the network. The launch of MTS FiON in the MDU also means that the Residents will now be eligible for the next generation of high definition television MTS Ultimate TV service. With Ultimate TV, MTS customers have access to exciting new features such as high quality HD programming, our Whole Home PVR service, and our Interactive Program Guide. In addition, MTS FiON provides the Residents with its fastest broadband connections available, enabling the development of new High Speed Internet plans exclusive to the new network. With MTS FiON, the MDU will be set up for the long term as additional wiring upgrades will likely not be required for a long time. The MDU will be in a perfect position to access the newest MTS products and services as they are launched. Visit mts.ca/fion for details. 1
MTS Fibre Optics Installation Guidelines for Brownfield (existing) Multiple Dwelling Units (MDU) in MTS FiON Communities A Multi Dwelling Unit (MDU) is defined as: apartment block condominium buildings with 5 or more suites in a single property (fed by one shared drop/cable per MDU) MTS is deploying a new fibre optic network based on Passive Optical Network technology, or PON, to deliver High Speed Internet, TV and Home Phone services under the MTS FiON brand name. In order to deliver this service, MTS will supply a fibre optic cable to each suite in the MDU. The single fibre cable will be used to support all MTS FiON branded services (such as MTS Ultimate TV, High Speed Internet, and Home Phone) to the suite s occupant. Purpose of this document To provide Building Owners with information and general guidelines required to support an MTS fibre in-building riser installation. This guide applies to all existing MDUs in MTS FiON communities. (Please visit mts.ca/fion for further information on eligible communities) MTS will be in contact with the Building Owner or representative to discuss installation of in-building fibre material and equipment to support MTS FiON services to each suite. Where in-building riser systems or pathways are not accessible to all suites in the buildings, MTS will work with the Building Owner to provide an in-building wiring solution. This includes pathways to areas such as entrance systems, common area HSI or TV services, main floor alarm or Lobby Cam services, including Elevator Phone service in the building where MTS is providing FiON services. This document serves as a general guideline for the installation of MTS in-building fibre material and equipment in MTS FiON communities. Please contact MTS at 204-941-8488 or 1-866-542-8704 to arrange a meeting and/ or site visit to discuss details and exact requirements for installing MTS FiON in the MDU. 2
MTS Fibre Optic In-Building Installation Guidelines for FiON Communities Introduction MTS FiON is a new technology that uses fibre optic cable instead of the traditional copper wiring to deliver MTS FiON services to the suite (Voice, High Speed Internet, and TV). The Fibre Optic network is connected to the copper wiring inside the suite by a device called an Optical Network Terminal (ONT). The ONT converts the fibre optic signal so that it can be distributed over the in-suite wiring. Description MTS fibre optic in-building installation service is available to MDU Building Owners where a Pre-Wire Installation and Maintenance Agreements (Access and Fibre) are in place with MTS indicating that ownership of the fibre material and equipment will remain with MTS. Under this agreement, MTS will be responsible for providing and installing all fibre material and MTS equipment to the entrance of each suite. This includes maintenance of the fibre entering the suite (commonly referred to as the in-building riser wiring). Where access to the building riser (or pathway) is not available in existing MDUs, MTS will work with the Building Owner to design a solution for the riser pathway. Several design and installation solutions are available to Building Owners that will vary depending on the age, type, size and construction material used to construct your MDU. For more information on the required agreements and installation service available to Building Owners please contact MTS at 204-941-8488 or 1-866-542-8704 or visit www.mts.ca/fion for eligible communities. Notes: The Building Owner is responsible for providing MTS with access to the Main Telephone Room (MTR) in the MDU, and secondary communication rooms to install fibre service in each suite. The Building Owner is responsible for providing MTS access to all suites in the MDU. Buildings Owners are responsible for existing in-building riser wiring (such as copper or coax wiring) where Residents subscribe to services provided by other telecommunication service providers. The fibre optic material and equipment installed by MTS to support the delivery of FiON services remains the exclusive property of MTS. 3
MTS FiON In-Suite Equipment The ONT is powered by an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) that also provides power for emergency service in the event of an AC power outage. The wall mounted ONT must be a minimum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) from any obstruction and mounted a minimum of 5 inches (12.5 cm) from the finished floor height and/or connecting wall. The UPS must be mounted a minimum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) from any obstruction and between 3-4 inches (7.5 and 10 cm) from the ONT and mounted such that the Resident can replace the battery inside the UPS when required. The UPS requires a standard grounded 3 prong non-gfci 120V 60Hz outlet within 6 feet (1.83m) of where the ONT is mounted. The required spacing to support the installation of the ONT and UPS is typically 28 inches (71 cm) in width and 19 inches (48 cm) in height. Additional equipment MTS services such as High Speed Internet or Ultimate TV will require a router and/or TV Set-Top-Box(es). 4
MTS FiON Main Telephone Room (MTR) Equipment MTS will install a Fibre Distribution Terminal (FDT) in the MTR to connect the building entrance fibres installed by MTS to each in-building fibre drop cable that will be installed to each suite. The FDT can be up to 52 inches wide by 21 inches (130 cm by 52.5 cm) in height and will require 52 inches (130 cm) clearance to open the access door as shown below. MTS Fibre Distribution Terminal (FDT) mounted in Main Telephone Room (MTR) or Secondary Riser Room. Plywood mounting area 55 (139.7 cm) width (max) 24 (60 cm) height (max) 1/2 (1.25 cm) depth (max) Fibre Distribution Terminal (FDT) with locking door 52 (130 cm) width (max) 21 (52.5 cm) height (max) 18 (45.7cm) dept h(max) Door Opening 52 (130 cm) clearance Please note: Plywood mounting area for MTS equipment may increase where Building Owners provide Elevator Phone, Enterphone systems or Common Area HSI or TV services to their tenants, including electrical power required to service the additional MTS equipment. The MDU may also require additional FDTs that are up to 30 inches wide by 20 inches (75 cm by 50 cm) in height in different areas of your MDU (such as secondary communication rooms on upper floors) and 30 (75cm) clearance to open the door. 5
Notes: The FDT(s) required for the MDU may need to be connected to a common building ground. When grounding is required, the preferred method is to use a separate ground to the main building ground point when available Electrical power is not required to support the installation of the Fibre Distribution Terminal(s). MTS will require easy access by a Field Service Technician to service and/or fulfill new and existing customer requests for MTS FiON services. The MTS Building Design Consultant may also discuss cabling and electrical power requirements for additional services such as entrance systems, Common Area HSI or TV services, Main Floor Alarm, Lobby Cam services and Elevator Phone service in the building. This Fibre Optic Installation guideline for MTS FiON Communities is provided to Residential MDU Owners for informational purposes only. 6
Glossary of Acronyms FDT FiON HSI MDU MTR ONT PON UPS Fibre Distribution Terminal MTS Branded Fibre Optic Network High Speed Internet Multiple Dwelling Units Main Telephone Room Optical Network Terminal Passive Optical Network technology Uninterrupted Power Supply Waiver of Responsibility The contents of this Guide are provided by MTS Allstream Inc. ( MTS ) for illustration and information purposes only. MTS does not guarantee the accuracy of the information or suggestions contained herein, and it is the building owner s responsibility to ensure that all electrical installations, including communications wiring, are done according to governing laws and regulations. It is highly recommended by MTS that such installations should only be done by a duly licensed electrician. MTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, INJURY OR DEATH RESULTING FROM IMPROPER ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS WHETHER OR NOT SUCH INSTALLATION ARISES FROM, OR IS CONNECTED TO, RELIANCE ON THIS GUIDE. ANY PRE-WIRING BY THE BUILDING OWNER, RESIDENT OR ANY OTHER PERSON PURSUANT TO THIS GUIDE IS ENTIRELY AT SUCH PERSON S OWN RISK. MTS reserves the right to refuse to connect any wiring or equipment to the MTS network that does not comply with generally recognized telecommunications standards or Manitoba Electrical Code Standards. 7
For more information on the required agreements and installation services or to arrange a meeting and/or site visit to install MTS FiON in your building, please contact MTS at 204-941-8488 or 1-866-542-8704 8
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