Product Information

The LM-RDT I/O CMP is a versatile cable that can be easily
routed in various locations requiring a transition between two
types of cable. It has a dual-rating of CMP (Communication Plenum)
and CMX-Outdoor, making it suitable for wet environments, plenum
air spaces, and limited outdoor usage. The cable jacket is highly
impervious to water and chemical-resistant, ensuring seamless
installation.

Technical Specifications

Dual-rating: CMP & CMX-Outdoor
Waterproof and chemical-resistant jacket
Designed for wet environments and plenum air spaces

Application Environments

The LM-RDT I/O CMP can be used in transition points within
buildings where different types of cable are required.

Installation Prep

Total preparation time is estimated to be 2 minutes per end. The
following methods can be used:

Method #1 – Heat Gun Required

Slide a 2.5-inch long piece of shrink tube onto the cable
end.
Heat the shrink tube with a heat gun until it constricts around
the cable and the portion beyond the cable is reduced to its
minimum diameter. Rotate the cable to ensure all sides of the
tubing are shrunk.
Allow the shrink tube to cool for a few seconds before
proceeding.
Once the shrink tube is cool enough to touch, fold it back and
wrap it with vinyl electrical tape until the tape extends
approximately half an inch beyond the base of the shrink tube.
Failing to tape beyond the base of the shrink tube could result in
it being pulled off during installation.

Method #2 – Lighter Required

Slide a 2.5-inch long piece of shrink tube onto the cable
end.
Heat the shrink tube with a lighter until it constricts around
the cable and the portion beyond the cable is reduced to its
minimum diameter. Rotate the cable to ensure all sides of the
tubing are shrunk.
Allow the shrink tube to cool for a few seconds before
proceeding.
Once the shrink tube is cool enough to touch, fold it back and
wrap it with vinyl electrical tape until the tape extends
approximately half an inch beyond the base of the shrink tube.
Failing to tape beyond the base of the shrink tube could result in
it being pulled off during installation.

Method #3 – No Heat Gun or Lighter

Slide a 2.5-inch long piece of shrink tube onto the cable
end.
Affix the shrink tube to the cable using vinyl electrical
tape.
Fold the shrink tube back and wrap it with vinyl electrical
tape until fully covered.

Once the leading end of the cable is protected, it can be
installed following the best practices outlined in the BICSI
Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (Latest
Edition). The cable can then be terminated with Leviton Cat 6A
connectivity using the provided instructions.

Warranty

This product is subject to the terms and conditions outlined
under the Leviton Network Solutions Warranty Information found on
the Leviton website. Failure to comply with the provided
instructions will void the cable warranty. Please note that this
cable is not designed for certain applications.

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LM-RDT I/O CMP Installation Instructions

1 INTRODUCTION
LM-RDT I/O CMP is a Category 6A cable designed to withstand a wide range of environments common to slabon-grade installations. The cable’s flexible PVDF jacket allows it to be routed easily through underground conduit, plenum air spaces, and short exposed outdoor runs within the building footprint. By using the practices outlined in this guide, the cable can also be installed in conduits that may occasionally experience water ingress when conduits are designed to properly drain the water ingress. Because the cable does not contain a water blocking gel, it is critical to protect the cable ends and jacket during installation. This guide will provide several options for protecting the cable ends from water ingress during installation using the provided kit. The cable jacket must remain unabraded during installation in order to prevent water ingress from negatively impacting cable performance.
1.1 Technical Specifications
Standards & Regulations · ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A · RoHS Compliant · IEEE 802.3bt PoE Type 1, 2, 3, 4 (90 watts max) · Cisco UPOE, UPOE+ (90 watts max) · Power over HDBaseTTM PoH (95 watts max)
Fire Rating · Plenum-NFPA 70, CMP · CMX-Outdoor CMP · UL Listed as CMP-LP (0.8 A)

2 APPLICATION ENVIRONMENTS 2.1 Transition Points Within Building
This product’s dual-rating (CMP & CMX-Outdoor) allows it to be routed easily throughout a range of locations that typically require a transition between two types of cable. Because the jacket is highly impervious to water, chemical-resistant, and CMP rated, it can seamlessly pass-through wet environments and plenum air spaces– simplifying installation.
2.2 Limited Outdoor Usage
Although LM-RDT I/O CMP is not designed to be a replacement for outside plant cable, it is suitable for certain outdoor applications. The cable carries a CMX Outdoor rating, which means that it has been verified for both sunlight resistance and cold impact. This makes it suitable for short outdoor runs where the cable is exposed to the elements–e.g., being mounted to the side of a building in order to support an outdoor wireless access point. If mounting the cable to an external wall, it is important to use appropriately sized cable clamps and assure that connection points are protected by suitably rated enclosures for the environment. Drip loops should be used in order to impede the infiltration of water into the building. The cable is not self-supporting, and thus requires lashing and messenger strands for aerial installations. Aerial installations must be performed in accordance with Chapters 6 and 7 of BICSI G2.2-22. Furthermore, the cable is not designed for direct burial.

3 INSTALLATION PREP
Because this product is a gel-free cable, the leading end must be protected from water ingress during installation using one of the methods described in Section 3.1. Ensure conduit is installed per BICSI OSPDRM & TIA-758. There are three methods of protecting the cable end from water ingress. All are valid methods and can be used based on the availability of equipment. The preferred method is 3.1. · Method #1 Heat gun required (3.1) · Method #2 Lighter required (3.2) · Method #3 Vinyl electrical tape only (3.3)
* Total prep time is estimated to be 2 minutes per end following the methods below * Methods #1 and #2 produce the smallest prepared end OD * Use shrink tube provided with each reel of cable
o If additional shrink tube is required, please use Digi-Key Part Number A014B-4-ND or equivalent
3.1 Method #1 – Heat Gun Required
3.1.1 Begin preparation by sliding a 2.5″ long piece of shrink tube 1″ onto the cable end 3.1.2 Heat the shrink tube with a heat gun until it is constricted around the cable and the portion beyond the
cable is reduced to its minimum diameter. Rotate the cable to assure that all sides of the tubing are shrunk.
Caution – Hot!
ALLOW THE SHRINK TUBE TO COOL FOR A FEW SECONDS BFORE PROCEEDING

3.1.3 Once the shrink tube is cool enough to touch, fold it back and wrap with vinyl electrical tape until the tape extends ~1/2″ beyond the base of the shrink tube. Failing to tape beyond the base of the shrink tube could result in it being pulled off during installation.
3.2 Method #2 Lighter Required
3.2.1 Begin preparation by sliding a 2.5″ long piece of shrink tube 1″ onto the cable end 3.2.2 Heat the shrink tube with a lighter until it is constricted around the cable and the portion beyond the cable
is reduced to its minimum diameter. Rotate the cable to assure that all sides of the tubing are shrunk.
Caution – Hot!
ALLOW THE SHRINK TUBE TO COOL FOR A FEW SECONDS BFORE PROCEEDING

3.2.3 Once the shrink tube is cool enough to touch, fold it back and wrap with vinyl electrical tape until the tape extends ~1/2″ beyond the base of the shrink tube. Failing to tape beyond the base of the shrink tube could result in it being pulled off during installation.
3.3 Method #3 – No Heat Gun or Lighter
3.3.1 Begin preparation by sliding a 2.5″ long piece of shrink tube 1″ onto the cable end
3.3.2 Affix the shrink tube to the cable using vinyl electrical tape
3.3.3 Fold the shrink tube back and wrap with vinyl electrical tape until covered

Once the leading end of the cable is protected, it can be installed per the best practices outlined in the BICSI Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual (Latest Edition). The cable can then be terminated with Leviton Cat 6A connectivity using the provided instructions.

4 WARRANTY
This product is subject to the terms & conditions outlined under the Leviton Network Solutions Warranty Information found on the Leviton website and the limitations described in this guide. Failure to comply with this instruction will deem cable warranty void. This cable is NOT designed for the following applications:
· Direct burial · Standing water · Self-supporting aerial installations without lashing and messenger wire · Underground installation between buildings and to remote locations that leave the building footprint · Installation across rough or sharp surfaces that could abrade or puncture the cable jacket This cable is intended for use in the following applications · Termination with Leviton Category 6A connectivity · Installation within potentially wet and damp environments using the provided instructions and cable prep
kit · Routing through underground conduits within the building footprint that follow the best practices outlined
in the BICSI Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (Latest Edition) and installation standards listed in ANSI/TIA-569-D · Installation within all indoor air spaces permitted by CMP-rated cable as stated in the current edition of the National Electrical Code® (NFPA 70®) · Limited outdoor exposure per CMX-Outdoor rating described in UL 444