Requirements for Construction

DB 3513

ACCOR CABLING
SYSTEM

International Edition 2.1

Oct 2008

WARNING
- The Accor Requirements for Construction define the minimum rules or performance to be applied to all construction or refurbishment
projects, in all countries. They shall not replace the need for an individual design for each project, which must also incorporate the
standards and regulations applicable locally.
- The more demanding between statutory or local Authorities requirements and Accor requirements shall always apply.
- Please refer to “General Requirement” DA0010 for general Guidance & for Terminology, Responsibilities and Guarantees.

This document is published by Accor exclusively for use on Accor projects.

Distribution or reproduction (in full or part) for other uses is forbidden.

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 CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 Generally ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 References and constraints ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Warning .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

2 CABLING TOPOLOGY 4
2.1 PosSible alternatives .......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Solutions 1 & 2: general schematic ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Solutions 1 & 2: DETAILS................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Solution 2: diagram with sub patch panel located on bedroom floor .................................................................... 7
2.5 Topology............................................................................................................................................................. 7

3 COMPONENTS 8
3.1 Level of performance .......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Outlets:............................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 UTP cat 5e 4 pairs cable..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 UTP cat 5 25 pairs cable..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Optical multi-mode cable .................................................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Topology and architecture: ................................................................................................................................. 8
3.7 Sub Patch Panel (Sub PP).................................................................................................................................. 9
3.8 Main Patch Panel (in computer room)............................................................................................................... 10
3.9 Wiring and connection of TIA/EIA 568B ............................................................................................................ 11

4 NB OF OUTLETS 11
4.1 In guestroom..................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Meeting rooms.................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.3 Administrative areas ......................................................................................................................................... 13

5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 14
5.1 Carrying out an “Accor Cabling System” project................................................................................................ 14
5.2 Documentation ................................................................................................................................................. 14
5.3 Formal technical acceptance (commissioning).................................................................................................. 14

6 DIAGRAMS 15
6.1 DIAGRAM 1 - Sub Patch Panel ...................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 DIAGRAM 2 - Main Patch Panel ..................................................................................................................... 15

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 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERALLY

Ac c or C ab l i ng S ys t em (ACS) is the generic name of the data and telecom cabling in the Accor Group's
hotels.

It is a structured multi-purpose voice – data – images cabling system (including TV).

1.2 REFERENCES AND CONSTRAINTS

The specifications for the ACS are based on international standards, in particular:

• TIA / EIA -568-B (Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard)

• ISO / IEC IS 11801 (Generic Cabling for Customer Premises)
• EN 50173-1 (Information Technology Generic Cabling Systems)

In addition the following parameters must be taken into account/

• Technologies currently in use worldwide,

• Existence of durable and upgradeable products meeting the present specification,
• Ease of use and of management,
• Installation and maintenance costs.

1.3 WARNING

ACS is a generic cabling system.

Each project shall be subject to a specific technical design, taking into account, especially, the particular
features of the establishment, and, in the case of a new building (or a major refurbishment), the requirements
set out in the "project brief" document prepared under instructions from ACCOR

Naturally, it is essential, when selecting a product, to take into account statutory requirements, professional
advice and the possibility of local supplies.

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 2 CABLING TOPOLOGY

2.1 POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES

The cabling diagram will depend on the distance between the final connection point (RJ45) and the Main
Patch Panel.
The following chart shall be used to select the appropriate cabling diagram.

From terminam points (RJ 45) TO Main Patch Panel

>
90m

< From Sub Patch Panel TO Main Patch Panel

90m

< >
90m 90m

Solution 1 Solution 2-Cu Solution 2-Fo

Using copper wires only Using additional Fiber optic
Direct connection from
RJ 45 to Main PP One Sub PP is between RJ45 and Main PP

Main PP = Main Patch Panel Sub PP = Sub Patch Panel

Remarque: Solution 1 AND solution 2 can be used simultaneously in a same hotel

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 2.2 SOLUTIONS 1 & 2: GENERAL SCHEMATIC

Solution 1 Solution 2

Technical shaft 1 guestroom Technical shaft n

guestroom

floor n+1

guestroom guestroom

floor n

guestroom guestroom DECT

transmitter

floor n-1

RJ45

floor

DECT
transmitter

Administrative
guestroom Working desk

floor

Main Patch Panel

cables cat 5e

Sub Patch
Panel

cables cat 5e

TELEPHONY
25 pairs cables cat 5

DATA
Either Solution 2-Cu: 4 cables 4 pairs cat 5e
Or Solution 2-Fo: one Fiber optic

Solution 1: Direct Solution 2: with Sub PP

Direct connection from RJ to Main PP several sub PP located:

- Either at the bottom of the shaft
- Or on the guest floors

Solution 2-Cu: if sub PP to Main PP < 90m

Solution 2-Fo: if sub PP to Main PP > 90m

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 2.3 SOLUTIONS 1 & 2: DETAILS

Solution 1 Guest Room

Data Phone RJ45 Cat 5e socket
( EIA-TIA 568B )
Number : varies

DISTANCE < 90m UTP 4 pairs Cat 5e cable

MAIN PATCH AREA 24 RJ45 plugs 1U Patch panel

MAIN PATCH PANEL UTP 4 pairs Cat 5e patch cord

Data switch Voice switch

24 RJ45 plugs 1U Patch panel

Option :
RJ45 Vertical Splitter
Hotel Data Hotel Voice For 2 phone lines

Solution 2 Guest Room

Data Phone RJ45 Cat 5e socket
( EIA-TIA 568B )
Number : varies

DISTANCE > 90m UTP 4 pairs Cat 5e cable

SUB PATCH AREA

UTP 4 pairs Cat 5e patch cord

Option :
RJ45 Vertical Splitter
Data switch For 2 phone lines

Voice switch

MAIN PATCH AREA 24 RJ45 plugs 1U Patch panel

MAIN PATCH PANEL UTP 4 pairs Cat 5e patch cord

Data switch Voice switch

24 RJ45 plugs 1U Patch panel

Hotel Data Hotel Voice

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2.4 SOLUTION 2: DIAGRAM WITH SUB PATCH PANEL LOCATED ON BEDROOM FLOOR

Cable trays Terminal socket Cat 5e 4 pairs cables

within ceiling RJ45 (Application: telephony or data)

Maximum distance from

RJ45 to Sub PP < 90m

Sub
Patch Panel
located on the guest
floor in a cup-board

To
Main
PP

Guestrooms
Data Telephony

Solution 2-Fo: Fibre Optics (from sub UTP 25 pairs

PP to Main PP > 90m) Cat 5

Solution 2-Cu: 4 cables 4 pairs cat 5e

(from sub PP to main PP < 90m)

The location of the Sub Patch Panel will depend on the building (number of guestrooms per floor, number of
floors, size of technical shafts …).

2.5 TOPOLOGY

The cabling from the distribution patch-panels will be "star-wired”.

The maximum length of a cable (including the flexible wires to connect equipment and jumpers) will be 100
m.

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 3 COMPONENTS
3.1 LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE

This shall be cabling class D (100 MHz, 155 MBps), category 5e (or greater) for cables and connectors

3.2 OUTLETS:

Modular jack with 8 conductors RJ45, minimum Cat. 5e.

The wiring diagram for the outlets will follow standard: TIA / EIA 568 B

The allocation of the terminals to suit the applications shall be as indicated below:

USES PIN N°
Analogic, line 1 4 & 5 (pair 1)
Analogic, line 2 3 & 6 (pair 3)
Analogic, line 3 1 & 2 (pair 2)
Analogic, line 4 7 & 8 (pair 4)
Data line, 2 wires 4&5
Data line, 4 wires 4 & 5, 3 & 6
RNIS / ISDN S0 3 & 6, 4 & 5
RNIS / ISN S2 4 & 5, 3 & 6
V254, V28 1 to 8
Eternet 10bT 1 & 2, 3 & 6
Ethernet 100bT 1 to 8

3.3 UTP CAT 5E 4 PAIRS CABLE

To use for:
• direct connections from RJ45 sockets to Main Patch Panel
• direct connections from RJ45 sockets to Sub Patch Panel

Characteristics:
• Category: CAT 5e (or greater)
• Copper wire 24 AWG (0.5 mm diameter)
• 4 twisted pairs
• Typical impedance: 100 Ohms
• Unshielded (UTP)
• Thermoplastic low smoke, zero halogen sheathing material.
• "plenum approved" type cable when local regulations do not permit LSZH cable.

3.4 UTP CAT 5 25 PAIRS CABLE

• To use to form "telephone" loops (25-pair cables max) from Sub Patch Panel to Main Patch Panel

Caution: In order to maintain the Cat 5 quality, there shall be no more than 25 pairs in each multi-pair cable.

3.5 OPTICAL MULTI-MODE CABLE

• To use to form the "computer" loops (6-strand cables, LC connectors), from Sub Patch Panel to Main
Patch Panel.

3.6 TOPOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURE:

The sizing of the cabling, and also its topology, shall be subject to a specific study for each project.

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 3.6.1 CABLING:

Solution 1: distance from RJ 45 to Main PP < 90m

• Category 5e cabling (minimum)

• Cables for the bedrooms will run directly from the RJ45 sockets to the Main PP, without any intermediary
connection point.

Solution 2-Cu (distances from RJ to sub PP < 90m and from sub PP to Main PP < 90m)

• Category 5 25-pair cabling (use: telephony)

− Capacity of cables connecting a sub PP to the Main PP will be equal to the total number of all
RJ45 used for telephony (guestrooms + possible other rooms) plus spare (5% for 2 stars
hotels, 10% for 3 stars and 15% for 4 or 5 stars)
− Example: sub PP feeding 20 bedrooms 3 stars with 2 tel RJ 45 per room = 160 pairs + 24
(15%) = 184 pairs
Number of 25-pair cables: 184 / 25 = 7.36 i.e. 8 cables 25-pair each

This capacity will meet the requirements

• for the bedrooms and possible additional
− phones in elevator lobbies (in 3 stars hotels and above),
− phones for the staff (cordless …).

• Category 5e cabling (use: data)

− 4 Nb. 4-pair cables

Solution 2-Fo: (distances from RJ to sub PP < 90m and from sub PP to Main PP > 90m)

• Category 5 25-pair cabling (use: telephony)

− Capacity : same as above
• Fibre optic cabling (use: data)
− One optical fibre for connection from the sub PP to the Main PP

3.7 SUB PATCH PANEL (SUB PP)

• Locations: the sub PP shall be located either on the guestroom floors or in a technical cupboard(s) (for
ex located at the bottom of the technical shafts).
• Composition: they consist of RJ45 patch panel, 1 “U” size with 24 or 48 female sockets, each will be
clearly labelled.
• Installation: depending on its location, the sub PP will be:
− Wall mounted or
− 19” Batirack mounted
The telephone connections and computer connections shall use “Patch cords” (4 pairs Cat5e cable + RJ45
plugs)
• Identification labels shall be provided, using the following colour codes:

BLUE 4-pair cables in the horizontal distribution

WHITE Backbone distribution cables
VIOLET Resource connections (PBX, hubs, switches, etc.)
GREEN Telecom operator inlets
GREY Ring-main cables
YELLOW Sundries (forming of passive buses, shunts, etc.)

• The sub PP may have a fibre optic connection drawer (part of the backbone cabling) in case of solution
“2-Fo”.

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 • Sub Patch Panel rooms:
− See diagram 1 at the end of this document,
− Size: to suit the size of the Sub PP (typically 3 to 4 m²),
− "anti-static" and "dust-proof" floor and wall finishes ,
− Electrical supply: a specific supply protected with a dedicated circuit breaker (power 500 VA
approx.), 5 socket outlets to supply active components (hub, switch, etc.), an "on-line" inverter
(minimum autonomy 15 mins) if active components are used (or connection to a main central
invertor),
− Appropriate lighting,
− Ventilation: ambient temperature shall be maintained between 10° C and 35° C, humidity must
remain below 80%,
− Radiation: equipment located in the room will comply with EMC standards (Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility),

3.8 MAIN PATCH PANEL (IN COMPUTER ROOM)

• Location: the Main PP will be located in the Computer and Telecoms Room (in which the PBX is to be
installed)
• Composition:
− Similar to Sub PP
• Installation: depending on its location, the sub PP will be:
− Wall mounted or
− 19” Batirack mounted
The telephone connections and computer connections shall use “Patch cords” (4 pairs Cat5e cable + RJ45
plugs
• Switching
− The telephone connections and computer connections (connections to a hub, switch, etc.) will
use "RJ45" cables.
• Labelling:
− Similar to Sub PP

• Main PP room:
− See diagram 2 at the end of this document
Contains:
− The voice telecoms equipment (PABX and CMS)
− The main cross-connect (MC)
− The Network and Servers panel (PMS)

The general characteristics of this room shall be as follows:

− It shall be dedicated to IT, Telecom, TV equipment,
− Access to the room shall be controlled,
− Its size shall be in the order of 16 to 25 m2 (depending on hotel type and size),
− The floor and wall finishes shall be anti-static and dust-proof,
− There shall be no water or drain pipes passing through. In the exceptional case where it is
really not possible to organise differently, pipes to be installed in gutters.

In addition:
− Lighting: shall be of the "incandescent" type,
− Ventilation and air conditioning: Ambient temperature shall be maintained between 20°C and
25°C, temperature variation will not exceed 10°C/ho ur, humidity must remain below 80%
(condensation-free),
− Radiation: equipment located in the room will comply with EMC standards (Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility),
− Fire detection and an appropriate fire fighting system.
− specific supply protected by specific circuit breakers

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 3.9 WIRING AND CONNECTION OF TIA/EIA 568B

TIA/EIA 568B

Cat 5e 4 pairs cable

T: Transmission
R: Reception
1: Orange / White
2: Orange
3: Green / White
4: Blue
5: Blue / White
6: Green
7: Brown / White
8: Brown

Terminal socket 24 nr of RJ 45 outlets

(wall-mounted) Cat 5e Patch panel 1 U

4 NB OF OUTLETS

4.1 IN GUESTROOM

Telecoms
equipment
needed bedside desk HSIA bedside desk Total Total
telephone telephone multimedia telephone telephone Nr of Nr of
socket socket ethernet handset handset sockets handsets
socket

BEDROOM
IBIS, All Seasons NO YES YES NO YES 2 1
Novotel, Mercure YES YES YES YES NO 3 1
l PullmanMGallery YES YES YES YES YES 3 2

MEETING ROOMS: depend on size x x

Administrative areas: 3 RJ45 per working station 3 1

Possible additional power socket outlets (depending on project):

• At the desk in the bedroom and the living room: 2 sockets for the guest's computer and mobile
telephone
• At the bedside table for DECT cordless telephone base: 1 socket

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 4.2 MEETING ROOMS

Indicative only

To upper floor Cat 5e 4 pairs

service duct Cables in trunking (application: data or voice)

Cat 5e 4 pairs RJ45 Cat5e sockets combined with 220V sockets

(application: data or voice) (application: data or voice)
run in conduits recessed in floor slab. Recessed into floor slab, location and quantity
depending on size of room.

Each meeting rooms will be served by a quantity of 4-pair cables and RJ45 sockets to suit the size and the
use of the room.

The minimum number of cables shall be 3.

On average, 1 RJ45 socket + 1 230V socket will be needed every 6 m².

These cables will directly connect into the main patch panel or via a sub patch panel, depending the distance
between RJ45 to main PP.

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 4.3 ADMINISTRATIVE AREAS

The service to administrative areas (locations and density of sockets) shall be subject to a specific study.

For preliminary estimate, each "administrative" workstation will be equipped with 3 modular sockets (RJ45)
and 3 AC power sockets.

The cables will run above suspended ceilings, or in trunking etc., and will not be visible.
RJ45 sockets on walls may be installed into skirting on partitions or walls, or on IT column points, in
accordance with environmental conditions.

Caution: No RJ45 sockets on moveable partitions

To Main PP or Cat 5e 4 pairs in skirting 3 RJ 45 sockets + 3 220V sockets

Sub PP (application: data or voice) Per workstation
2 positions on 2 opposite sides of
the column
(cables run in false ceiling)

DESK DESK

Set of RJ45 Cat5e sockets

combined with 220V sockets
(application: data or
telephony)
DESK
run in a skirting or

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 5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The documentation provided shall enable the standard administration of the cabling system to be carried out;
however, in the case of large size cables (heavy duty), the provision of a specific software package is
recommended.

5.1 CARRYING OUT AN “ACCOR CABLING SYSTEM” PROJECT

Every project shall be subject to a study incorporating this specification document and taking into account
the particulars of the site (buildings, organisation, etc.).

This study shall be prepared by a consulting engineer with "cabling" experience; it shall, in addition, comply
strictly with local standards and regulations applying to such systems, particularly those relating to safety at
works.

The installation of Accor Cabling System shall not be sub-divided into several work packages

5.2 DOCUMENTATION

The documentation of the cabling shall comprise:

• a synoptic diagram of the cabling installation,
• detailed diagrams of main and sub patch panels
• lay-out drawings
• certification documentation

5.3 FORMAL TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE (COMMISSIONING)

The commissioning shall include:

• checking the nature of the components used
• checking compliance with technical rules and quality of the work carried out
• carrying out certification (Cat 5e) controls and measurements.

In particular, the following measurements and controls shall be carried out:

• copper pair cables:

− length of the cables
− checking pairing (Wiremap)
− attenuation
− near end crosstalk (NEXT)
− signal/noise ratio

• fibre optic cables:

− length of the cables
− attenuation

• checking the labelling of components

• checking documentation

The results (qualification report) shall be included with the documentation.

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6 DIAGRAMS

6.1 DIAGRAM 1 - SUB PATCH PANEL

4 Pairs Cat 5e cables

connecting one RJ45 plug direct
to a SPP
SPP
Used for data and telephony

1U RJ45 Bloc

25 Pairs Cat 5 connecting

A SPP to a MPP
RJ45 Patch cord Used for telephony only

Dataswitch
Power supply 220V – 20A Optical Fiber if length
between the two
dataswitches > 90 meters
4 Pairs Cat 5e connecting
A dataswitch from SPP to
a dataswitch in a MPP

Direct to MPP

6.2 DIAGRAM 2 - MAIN PATCH PANEL

4 Pairs Cat 5e cables connecting 25 Pairs Cat 5 connecting 4 Pairs Cat 5e from dataswitch (SPP)
a RJ45 plug direct to a MPP a SPP to a MPP To the MPP dataswitch
Used for data and telphony Used for telephony only Or
Optical Fiber if length > 90 meters

19 ’’
19 ’’ Telephony 19 ’’ Data
Dispatch
Batirack Batirack
Batirack

PMS Server
Option : CALL SERVER
RJ45 Vertical
Splitter 1U RJ45 Bloc Interface Server
For 2 phone lines

GATEWAY

1U RJ45 Bloc RJ45 Cat5e

Dataswitch Patch cord

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