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The ADSL2+ / VDSL2 Splitter sold at
HomePhoneWiring.com is the Wilcom model PS-36. The small size
(2.0" W x 3.0" D x 0.9" H) and mounting holes make it easy to mount
in almost any indoor location. The filtering capabilities of the ADSL2+ / VDSL2 Splitter are significantly enhanced to provide isolation for the entire 20kHz-30MHz frequency range for ADSL2+ or VDSL2 used for Video over DSL applications such as IPTV (Internet Protocol Television).
As an alternative, wires can be connected direct to the PS-36 instead of using the modular jacks. The PS-36i-01 has IDC terminals which allow connection of unstripped wires without tools. To terminate wires on the IDC terminals, you simply lift the front of the connector (see left connector in picture at right), insert the unstripped wires in the holes (one wire each), and press down to close the connector. The teeth of the connector will cut through the insulation and connect to the wire. The PS-36-02 has screw terminals (see picture below of the screw terminals on the PS-15). The PS-36 also includes robust ring-trip protection to eliminate video pixelization due to loss of packets that can occur when answering phone calls in the middle of a ring signal. For a technical explanation of "ring-trip" conditions, refer to www.wilcominc.com/documents/WILCOM_FAQ_Ring_Trip-web.doc. The Wilcom product description document for the PS-36 is available at: www.wilcominc.com/product_pdfs/PS36.pdf.  Adobe®
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site.To save a PDF file to your computer, right click on the link and select the "Save Target As" option to save the file. Click here to download the latest version of the free Acrobat Reader. |
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 PS-15 jacks. Click to view image.  PS-15 Screw Terminals. Click to view image. |
There are two different methods of making connections to this splitter. The screw terminals on one side the case for "LINE", "MODEM", and "PHONE" would be used for a hardwired installation. The screw terminals are connected in parallel with three RJ-11 jacks, which permits connection using standard modular cords. The pictures at the right show the jacks and screw terminals in detail. This splitter may be used for all the DSL installation options discussed on this site except those requiring exterior installations. The Wilcom product description document for the PS-15 is available at: www.wilcominc.com/product_pdfs/PS15-I3S.pdf. Adobe® Reader® is
required to view the PDF files on the Wilcom web site.To save a PDF file to your computer, right click on the link and select the "Save Target As" option to save the file. Click here to download the latest version of the free Acrobat Reader. Click here to order this splitter. |
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 PS-32 mounted in TII 160GS Click to view image.  PS-32 Splitter Click to view image.  Size comparison of Outdoor ADSL2+ / VDSL2 Splitter and Large Outdoor Splitters. Click here to view larger image. |
The Wilcom PS-32 is designed to be mounted in the telco side of the NID by service providers. Consumers aren't supposed to even enter the telco side of the NID and definitely shouldn't make any change or mount anything there. Doing so can be grounds for the telco to suspend or permanently disconnect your service. So for a consumer to use a PS-32 splitter, it needs to be mounted in a separate enclosure and connected just like any other outdoor splitter. I've mounted the splitter in a TII 160GS Utility Housing so that they can be installed by a consumer in an authorized manner. The 160GS is considerably smaller (3.3" W x 4.3" D x 2.1" H) than most outdoor splitters. The 160GS housing has five re-enforced mounting points, any two of which are sufficient to mount on a wall at almost any outdoor location with two screws. To install, the existing inside wiring voice cables are moved from the NID to the splitter housing and the pairs to the voice jacks are terminated on the "PHONE" screw terminals of the splitter. The cable pair to extend DSL data to the DSL modem location is terminated on the "ATUR" (DSL modem) screw terminals. A short new cable is used to extend the incoming service from the customer access bridge module in the NID to the "LINE" screw terminals on the splitter. These are ideal splitters for all the DSL installation options discussed on this site that require exterior installation. They are also a good choice for installation where the splitter will be inside but in an area where it is desirable to have the splitter and wire connections enclosed for aesthetics or protection from damage. The Wilcom product description document for the PS-32 is available at: www.wilcominc.com/product_pdfs/PS-32.pdf, but keep in mind that this document is targeted at service provider installation inside the NID, which is not authorized by a consumer. The TII 160GS Utility Housing is the same enclosure used for the 349-1MG Protector (see ADSL2+ / VDSL2 with Additional Surge Protection below). The 160GS ground stud is used to mount the splitter. (There is no need to connect a ground to the 160GS, since no protector is installed.) The TII product description document for the 160GS Utility Housing is available at: http://www.tiinettech.com/repository/datasheetlibrary/NYMDS030-0108.pdf. Adobe® Reader® is
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To meet the desires of people who need additional lighting protection for their DSL connected equipment, I've mounted the splitter module in a TII 349-1MG Protector Device, which is a weather resistant 160GS exterior enclosure that contains a 356M1 Protector Module. This is an industry standard heavy duty surge protection device, similar to those used by phone companies. The 356M1 has a three-electrode gas tube surge arrester, a failshort mechanism, and a backup airgap. For less than the cost of many outdoor splitters, you can install a splitter/protector combination and enjoy the peace of mind of having additional surge protection.
Ground Cable: A ground wire must be connected from the ground stud at the center of the enclosure to a verified ground such as a ground rod or a metallic water service entry pipe. The ground wire should be as short as practical (recommend less than 25 feet). If there is not an available ground point within a reasonable distance, you will need to drive a ground rod, in accordance with your local code. You will have to provide the ground wire (12 AWG or larger, 10 AWG recommended) and the clamp to connect the wire to the ground point. Solid 10 or 12 AWG wire is easier to work with on the ground stud and at the ground point clamp. If you use stranded ground wire, recommend use of a crimp lug to bond the ground wire to the stud in the 349-1MG enclosure. Use of a ground wire large than 6 AWG is not practical Signal Cable: The existing inside wiring voice cables are moved from the NID to the splitter enclosure and the pairs to the voice jacks are terminated on the "PHONE" screw terminals of the splitter. The cable pair to extend DSL data to the DSL modem location is terminated on the "ATUR" (DSL modem) screw terminals. A short new cable is used to extend the incoming service from the customer access bridge module in the NID to the studs of the 356M1 protector. Place the wires between the washers under the top stud nut, "ring" wire on left and "tip" wire on right. Wires will already be in place between the washers under the bottom stud nut to connect the protector studs to the "LINE" screw terminals of the splitter. The Wilcom product description document for the PPS-32 is available at: www.wilcominc.com/product_pdfs/PS-32.pdf, but keep in mind that this document is targeted at service provider installation inside the NID, which is not authorized by a consumer. The TII product description document for 349-1MG Protector is available at: http://www.tiinettech.com/repository/datasheetlibrary/NYMDS044-0108.pdf. The TII product description document for 356M1 Protector Module is available at: http://www.tiinettech.com/repository/datasheetlibrary/NYMDS047-0108.pdf. Adobe® Reader® is
required to view the PDF files on the Wilcom and TII web sites.To save a PDF file to your computer, right click on the link and select the "Save Target As" option to save the file. Click here to download the latest version of the free Acrobat Reader. |
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The Large Outdoor DSL Splitter sold at
HomePhoneWiring.com is the Suttle 649A1. It has a weather
resistant exterior enclosure that can be mounted on a wall or
conduit. It has screw terminals for each of the three splitter
signal pairs. This is the ideal splitter for the DSL installation
requiring exterior installation near the NID. The 649A1 is 6.3"H x 3.7"W x 2.6"H including the hinges on the left side, the closure clip on the right side, and the mounting tabs at the top and bottom. The actual enclosure is 4.8"H x 3.2"W x 2.0"D. The Suttle data sheet for the 649A1 Outdoor DSL Splitter is not currently available on-line. You can view the Suttle web page describing the 649A1 at www.suttleonline.com/catalog/dsl-filters/dsl-splitters/outdoor-dsl-splitter.html. If you need the actual data sheet, please contact Suttle or HPWSupport at HomePhoneWiring.com. Adobe® Reader® is
required to view the PDF files on the Suttle web site.To save a PDF file to your computer, right click on the link and select the "Save Target As" option to save the file. Click here to download the latest version of the free Acrobat Reader. Click here to order this splitter. |
