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So I'm sitting here contemplating how I'm going to terminate my Cat5e cables on a 66 block and provide Pentascanner testing for Cat5 compliance via a BR-866 adapter and I'm thinking.

How many field installers own a 587 tool and the means to test 110 to 568A/B connections?

The nationals are using Cat-3 key system installation practices, including taking the outer rows of a 66 block for sequential station jumpers, and expect 5e results.

Oh well, at these rates, I'll make it work.

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As I remember, Siemon's made 66 Blocks that would work to at least Cat 5, and I think 5E. You had to run the entire pair into the center between the clips and then run the Tip up and the Ring down. It was a little clumsy after a lifetime of doing it the other way, but it worked. They had an adapter that clipped on to the block and connected to a test set. Maybe check their web site.

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What's a 587 Tool?


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Well, it's a 578 tool for the dyslexic. Or https://www.tecratools.com/product1270.html is an example. A 110 Multi Punch down tool.

I'm well aware of the punch up and down on a 66 block. That's why I charge extra for using that method since it doubles the time to punch.

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That's what I thought it was but I didn't know the number. I just call it a 5 pair punchdown tool smile

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Yep, you can test and certify cat5 or cat3 on a 66 block using the BR-866.


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Michael -

I'm guessing a BR-866 is an adpator like a testar that clips onto the 66 block and connects to a Pentascanner?

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It's a adpator that slips onto the 66 block that then you can plug in a (4pr) 8 cond patch cable.


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Thanks Mike! Who's the manufacturer?

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They were originally made by Brand-Rex which was taken over by Hubbell.


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