MODULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

摘要

A modular communication system (10), particularly for interior space-dividing wall panels (26) which are serially connected together to define a plurality of adjacent workstations (12). The modular communication system (10) is defined by a plurality of prefabricated modules, one of which is an elongate main distribution module (20) mountable within a raceway (28) which extends horizontally longitudinally of the panel. This elongate main distribution module (20), in one embodiment, has a length which approximately corresponds to the panel length, and has terminals or connectors (38) at opposite ends so that a plurality of main distribution modules (20) can be serially connected to extend along a plurality os serially-connected panels. The main communication modules (20) define a plurality of telecommunication links (i.e., paths), with each link preferably being defined by eight conductors (i.e., four pairs). The system also includes tap-off modules (22b, 22c) which cooperate with the main communication modules (20) to permit one (two in the preferred embodiment) link to be tapped off at a workstation for connection to communication equipment (i.e. a telephone and/or a computer). The tap-off (22b, 22c) module permits only the selected link or links to be tapped off and accessible at the workstation.