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CS-03, Part III - Acceptable Methods of Connection for Single Line and Multi-Line Terminal Equipment
Issue 9
November 2004
Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Policy
Compliance Specification for Terminal Equipment, Terminal Systems,
Network Protection Devices, Connection Arrangements
and Hearing Aids Compatibility
Part III specifies acceptable methods of connection for terminal equipment.
Table of Contents
CS-03, Part III — Aceptable Methods of Connection for Single Line and Multi-Line Terminal Equipment
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1.0 General
This part refers to connection arrangements that may be used for the connection of terminal equipment to the public switched network. An acceptable method of connection does not imply that all Canadian fixed service providers offer any or all of these connection arrangements under tariff. Information on the connection arrangements offered by a carrier can be obtained from discussion with the carrier. This part does not provide for the electrical testing of individual plugs or jacks. They are subjected to all electrical tests in combination with the unit of terminal equipment to which they are connected.
1.1 Acceptable Connection Arrangements
Connection of terminal equipment to the public switched network may be made through any connection arrangement including, but not limited to, those specified in standard TIA-968-A, Section 6.
2.0 Specifications
The connection arrangement shall comply with the applicable specifications provided in standard TIA-968-A, Section 6.1.
TIA-968-A can be downloaded from the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments Web site: http://www.part68.org.
3.0 Wiring Configurations
The connection arrangement shall be wired in accordance with any of the applicable wiring configurations provided in T1.TR.5-1999. The applicable connection arrangement and connector wiring configuration for registered terminal equipment shall be identified in consumer instructions and product documentation.
3.1 Universal Service Ordering Codes
A Universal Service Ordering Code (USOC) is specified in T1.TR5 for each wiring configuration. These USOCs are generic service ordering codes that are used or recognized by most wireline carriers. If a customer wishes to have the wireline carrier install a jack or wiring configuration, the appropriate USOC needs to be specified when the customer requests service installation.
3.2 Default Wiring Configuration
In the absence of a request for a specific type of jack and wiring configuration, wireline carriers will typically install a 6-position non-keyed jack with the RJ11W (for wall mounted equipment) or RJ11C (for all other equipment) wiring configuration shown in Figure 3.1.
