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4.5 Other Systems

4.5.1 Computer Installations
1) Most of the in-counter 13A sockets for the 5) Menu screens require individual data cables
computer equipment have been replaced by run back to the office. Refer to electrical
a ‘power bar’ (fixed multi-way extension socket) installation guide.
and the data cables now terminate into a
‘patch panel’ (a fixed, multi RJ45 socket, panel). 6) Phone systems are available and an option
These are supplied as part of the counter. These for phones. To prepare for this, all internal
are mounted on a removable false back to the telephone cabling must be run as CAT-5E cables
computer bays in the counter which make the NOT ordinary twin core phone cable (they will
physical connecting up easier – the remaining however still be terminated with ordinary phone
counter bays still have trunking and standard sockets for the time being).
sockets as before.
For info, the pull-out printer shelf in the counter is being
discontinued and the ‘slot’ at the top of the counter
deepened to take the printer, instead.

2) The Comms Cupboard in the office also
now comes complete with similar power bars
and patch panels, and in addition will have a
lockable door to the three top sections.
PLEASE NOTE – The Comms Cupboard is slightly
wider than before and is now 500mm wide.

3) In the office, all cabling is now run to the new
Comms Cupboard, with the phone cables left
in the top section and the data cables run to
the patch panels. The data cables should be
terminated to sockets in the patch panels at
both the Comms Cupboard and Counter ends
and BOTH ENDS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELLED.

4) There are also some changes required to data
cable routing around the store, as shown on
the revised drawings at the end of this manual,
which need to be passed to the site electrician
by the main contractor.

4.5.1 Computer Installations 30 May 2018