ConnectCADPlacing jackfields and linked jackfields

Tool

Tool set

Jackfield

 

Linked Jackfield

 

Schematics

The tools place jackfields or linked jackfields, of the video, audio, optical, or data type.

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Jackfield modes

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Linked Jackfield modes

Mode

Description

Single Click

Places a single jack or linked jack at the click location

Linear Array

Places an array of jacks or linked jacks along the drawn line

Video Jack/ U-Linked Video Jack

  

Inserts a video jack or a U-linked video jack type of specialized device

Audio Jack/Full-Normal Audio Jack/ Half-Normal Audio Jack

    

Inserts an audio jack or full or half normal audio jack

Data Jack/Normal Data Jack

  

Inserts a data jack or normal data jack

Optical Jack/Linked Optical Jack

  

Inserts an optical jack or linked optical jack

Group

Assigns the panel to a named group of jackfields. This extends the name space of large patching systems by adding a group prefix in front of the row/column value.

Panel/Port

The panel and port number are set according to the options in the ConnectCAD settings

Preferences

Opens the Jackfield Preferences dialog box, for setting default values

To insert a jackfield or linked jackfield:

Click the tool, and select the placement mode.

From the Tool bar, select the type of jack or linked jack to place by clicking the mode.

Click Preferences to open the Jackfield Preferences dialog box. Specify the default information for the devices to place.

Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

Connector Types

Select the left and right connector type for the jack or linked jack. The list of available connectors displays according to priority (uncategorized, preferred, custom, workgroup, and default) and can be customized (see Specifying ConnectCAD settings).

Manufacturer

Enter the make and model of the device

Device Defaults

 

Height (RU)

Select the height in rack units

Height/Width/Depth

Enter the device’s default dimensions

Weight

Enter the device’s default weight

Specify the Group, Panel, and Port by selecting the values from the lists on the Tool bar. By default, the values from the ConnectCAD settings are applied (see Specifying ConnectCAD settings), but they can be overridden here.

If you continue placing the same jackfield device, these values automatically increment.

Click to place the jack or linked jack into the drawing. If placing the device into an existing circuit, the device splits the circuit.

In Single Click mode, click once to place the object.

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In Linear Array mode, click once to start the array; move the cursor to set the distance and direction of the linear array. Press the Shift key to constrain to the horizontal or vertical direction. The preview indicates the spacing and placement of the objects; the floating Data bar shows the Count. Click to place them.

The device can be edited later from the Object Info palette.

Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

General

 

Device Name

Displays the device name for use in reports; by default, a device prefix followed by the group and panel number displays

Symbol

Displays the symbol selected for the device label; select a different symbol definition from the list if desired. The options include different locations for the tag and description labels.

Display Tag

Enter the tag name (normally this is the group and panel number of the device) for display on the drawing

Description

Enter a description, such as the manufacturer and model name, for display on the drawing

Manufacturer

Enter the make and model for use in reports

Save as Symbol

Does not apply to jackfields or linked jackfields

Save to Database

Does not apply to jackfields or linked jackfields

Physical

Specify the dimensions of the device (height/width/depth), the power requirements in watts, the weight in kilograms, the height in rack units, and the rack width (for more information, see the Rack Width description in Placing equipment)

Configuration

Indicates that the device is a module that fits in a rack frame

Number of slots

For modular devices, enter the number of frame slots required in a rack frame

Location

If an associated equipment item already exists in the layout, displays the device location; otherwise, if you want to assign the device to a layout, enter the location for the corresponding equipment item

Room

Enter (or displays) the name of the room

Rack

Enter (or displays) the name of the equipment rack; the rack name displays on the device

Rack U

Select (or displays) the position of the device in rack units; the value displays on the device

Edit Device Array

Opens the Jackfield Settings dialog box. Specify data for the selected device or devices.

Jackfield Data: Select the Group, Panel, and Port values.

Renumber ports: If multiple devices are selected, click Renumber ports, and then select the port number to use from the list.

Concept: Specialized device type and prefix

Placing devices

Building a device

Adding sockets, loops, and terminators

Placing adapters

Editing devices, sockets, and adapters

ConnectCAD

 

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