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Cablelink Plus
Single Pan Technical
Cablelink Plus Single Pan
Cat 6 and Cat 7 Compatibility
With the introduction of Cat 6 and Cat 7 data cabling the orientation and depth of
many data outlets has changed resulting in the need for greater backbox depths and
wiring space to accommodate these longer data outlet. No longer is a 35mm wiring
space sufficient to ensure data terminations can be made to the manufacturer’s
recommendations to prevent transmission losses. As a result MK has introduced 45mm
wiring space for the Cablelink Plus floorbox systems (as well as for the Prestige 3D wall
trunking system.) This easily accommodates the longer Cat 6 and Cat 7 data outlets
and leaves sufficient space for the data cable to run underneath it.
Load Testing
Load Testing of Floorboxes to BS EN 50085 Part 2-2 (Clauses 10.5.103 and 10.5.104).
The floorboxes have been tested to and comply with the loading requirements of
EN 50085 Part 2-2 (Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical
installations Part 2-2: Particular requirements for cable trunking systems and cable
ducting systems intended for mounting underfloor, flushfloor, or onfloor).
There are two loading criteria for the floorboxes – one with a point loading to replicate
foot traffic for example, and the other, with a large plate to replicate fork trucks and
heavier larger loads for example. For both loading criteria the maximum allowable
deflection under load is 6mm and the maximum permanent deflection after the load
has been removed is 3mm.
The Lid Deflection (loading) graph shows that the maximum point loading classification
achieved is 3kN and the maximum large plate loading classification achieved is 5kN.
The Permanent Deflection graph shows the permanent deflection from the test wheel
loading at 3kN is 0.55mm and large plate loading at 5kN is 0.4mm. This is well within the
maximum allowable deflection of 3.0mm. The loading position is the centre of the lid.
Lid Deflection – Cablelink Plus 265x265mm Frame Assembly
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2
3
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6
0.5
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1.5
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2.5
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3.5
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Load (kN)
DeflectionunderLoad (mm)
Point Loading
Plate Loading
MaximumAllowableDeflection
Under Load (6mm)
7
4.5
5
Permanent Deflection After Removal of Load – Cablelink Plus 265x265mm Frame
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0.5
1
1.5
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2.5
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3.5
LargePlate Load (5kN)
Point Load (3kN)
Permanent Deflection (mm)
MaximumAllowable
PermanentDeflection (3mm)
Standards and Approvals
The Cablelink Plus Single Pan Box supports
compliance with the latest edition of the IET
Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and to
BS EN 50085 Part 1 and EN 50085 Part 2-2.
Additionally the floorboxes also comply with
IEC 60670 Parts 1 and 23.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
MATERIALS
PLASTIC COMPONENTS
Manufactured from UL94 V2 rated nylon.
METAL COMPONENTS
Manufactured from pre-galvanised steel.
Accessory plates are powdercoated or colour coated.
RAL COLOURS
Grey (GRY) = RAL 7011
Feature benefits
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Tested to BS EN 50085-2-2 to accept 5000N load
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Designed to support Cat 6 and Cat 7 structured
cabling systems
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70mm pan depth has been designed for those
applications with shallow voids
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Self closing lid in accordance with IEC 61534-22
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Quality, reliability and safety come as standard
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Provision of RCD protection supports
compliance with the
17th Edition Wiring Regulations
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5 year guarantee
Installation
Cablelink Plus Single Pan boxes should not be
installed in the following situations:
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Where protruding electrical cables are likely
to cause a safety hazard
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In passageways, especially where trolleys or
other vehicles may be used
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On escape routes, as this may impede the
evacuation of the occupants from the building
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Where the cleaning methods employed result
in the formation of pools of liquid or soaking
of the floor surface
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Desks, chairs, shelving, filing cabinets should
not be positioned on the floorbox as this will
interfere with opening the lid