Why Choose Future Cabling Systems
FCS was launched in the UK in 2007, the brand has evolved into one of the industries most reliable and trusted cabling solutions. Behind FCS is a team of industry professionals who have a thorough understanding of quality, reliability and compliance to current industry standards.
FCS has been adopted as the chosen solution by many of the UK’s most reputable network infrastructure Integrator’s. FCS has been specified into many of the countries well known authorities, universities and corporations.
All FCS solutions are delivered with the performance levels that our clients demand. We achieve this firstly by manufacturing our copper cables above industry standard requirements. FCS copper cables are manufactured with high levels of copper, this ensures electrical characteristics are exceeded. The copper content used is 0.51mm for Category 5e, 0.55mm for Category 6, and 0.565mm for our Category 6A cables.
Combined with a range of leading edge performing PCB modules the FCS solution guarantees excellent headroom and consistent reliability. Confidence in the solution is further enhanced by providing a 25 Year FCS Warranty and working closely with our accredited Integrators.
FCS Qualities
- Established: FCS has become one of the UK’s most recognised cabling solutions. The brand has built a solid reputation on its quality, ease of use and compliance to industry standards.
- Quality: FCS products have been over-engineered, to ensure we deliver the highest levels in quality and installer friendly products. Our cables are manufactured using a high copper content and our Data Outlets are based on PCB technology ensuring premium performance.
- Solutions: FCS Category 6A, Category 6, Category 5e, Optical Fibre Cabling, Pre-Terminated Optical Fibre, MTP Optical Fibre Solutions, and Voice Cabling Solutions.
- Warranty: We provide peace of mind with the 25 Year FCS Warranty, when installed and commissioned by an FCS accredited and experienced Integrator.
- Availability: FCS is available from over 150 of our distribution partners across the UK.
Solutions
FCS offers a solution for all of today’s network infrastructure applications. The range covers copper cabling, voice cabling and optical fibre cabling. FCS products are engineered to ensure a trouble free installation and stable performance.
- Category 6A U/FTP
- Category 6 U/UTP and F/UTP
- Category 5e U/UTP and F/UTP
- Multimode Optical Fibre
- Singlemode Optical Fibre
- Pre-terminated Optical Fibre
- MTP high density Optical Fibre cabling
25 Year Warranty
- Lifetime Warranty on all connectivity products, when installed by a FCS Accredited Integrator.
- The 25 Year Warranty provides peace of mind to the end user, knowing that the installation has been installed, tested and complies with industry standards.
- Category 6A Warranty meets ISO11801 Class Ea, EN50173 Class Ea Standards
- Category 6 Warranty meets ISO11801 Class E, EN50173 Class E Standards
- Category 5e Warranty meets ISO11801 Class D, EN50173 Class D Standards
- The Warranty covers the “Link” (Panel to Panel or Panel to Outlet). A Channel Warranty can be issued when FCS Patch Leads have been installed.
- A site certificate will be issued to the integrator after our technical team has completed a satisfactory audit of
test data. - The FCS Warranty will be issued in accordance to current ISO and EIA/TIA standards.
- The Optical Fibre Warranty will cover the “Link” (connector-to-connector). A site certificate will be issued to the integrator after our technical team has completed a full audit of test data.
FCS Warranty Programme
FCS offers one of the most flexible 25 Warranty Solutions in the UK.
FCS is able to offer a complete end-to-end cabling solution, supported by a single 25 Year Warranty Program. This ultimately gives the Integrator and end user peace of mind, knowing that their installation has been installed correctly and meets industry standards.
The FCS Warranty is unique, it covers copper and optical fibre solutions. This includes multimode and singlemode optical fibre cabling, Category 6A, Category 6 and Category 5e Cabling Solutions. All FCS installations must comply with the ISO and EIA/TIA standards and be installed using FCS guidelines and practices.
FCS Lifetime Component Warranty
- The Lifetime Warranty covers all connectivity products when installed by an FCS Accredited Integrator. The products covered are, Patch Panels, Data Outlets and Patch Leads.
FCS 25 Year System Warranty
- The 25 Year System Warranty covers the performance of the cabling system in accordance with Category 6A, ISO11801 Class Ea, EN50173 Class Ea, Category 6, ISO11801 Class E, EN50173 Class E, and Category 5e, ISO11801 Class D, EN50173 Class D Standards.
- The Link Warranty covers the performance between the link (Panel to Panel or Panel to Outlet).
FCS System Integrators
FCS System Integrator status is awarded to installers after they have been fully vetted by our technical team. We ensure they have the level of experience and training required to design and install FCS cabling systems. Understanding of Installation guidelines, best practices and standard compliance must be demonstrated. Full FCS product training is delivered to ensure the Integrator is familiar with FCS products.
In addition, we also provided further third party training courses made available by our independent training partner in Staffordshire. The training centre is well equipped to provide a real working environment which enables our partner to provide 70% hands on training in a true working environment. Upon completion of the course, the Integrator will not only receive their FCS status, but they will also become City & Guilds certified.
Category 6A Warranty
ISO11801 CLASS Ea / EN50173 CLASS Ea
The installation must be carried out by an Accredited FCS Integrator, using FCS products only. A 100% test must be performed on all links using a Level III Tester.
- FCS Keystone Jacks & Solid Cable must be installed
- The installation must be tested using level III test equipment
- The installation must be tested to ISO11801 CLASS Ea or EN50173 CLASS Ea
- A site warranty application form must be submitted
- 100% link test data must be submitted
- A site certificate will be issued to the integrator after our technical team has completed a satisfactory
audit of test data.
Category 6 Warranty
ISO11801 CLASS E / EN50173 CLASS E
The installation must be carried out by an Accredited FCS Integrator, using FCS products only. A 100% test must be performed on all links using a Level III Tester.
- FCS Outlets/Jacks & Solid Cable must be installed
- Backward compatibility supported
- The installation must be tested using level III test equipment
- The installation must be tested to ISO11801 CLASS E or EN50173 CLASS E
- A site warranty application form must be submitted
- 100% link test data must be submitted
- A site certificate will be issued to the integrator after our technical team has completed a satisfactory
audit of test data.
Category 5e Warranty
ISO11801 CLASS D / EN50173 CLASS D
The installation must be carried out by an Accredited FCS Integrator, using FCS products only. A 100% test must be performed on all links using a Level III Tester.
- FCS Outlets/Jacks & Solid Cable must be installed
- Backward compatibility supported
- The installation must be tested using level III test equipment
- The installation must be tested to ISO11801 CLASS D or EN50173 CLASS D
- A site warranty application form must be submitted
- 100% link test data must be submitted
- A site certificate will be issued to the integrator after our technical team has completed a satisfactory
audit of test data.
How the Warranty Works
Once testing has been completed on-site, the FCS Integrator will be required to submit a completed site application form, along with test data. A site warranty application form is available to download HERE. After receiving the information, our technical team will complete an audit of the test data to ensure all results are satisfactory. Once approved, we will issue a site certificate to the Integrator. We will email a copy of the certificate and post the original to the Integrator.
A Warranty must be applied for within 30 days after testing, we aim to turn around each application within 1-2 days of receiving it.
What the Warranty Covers
The FCS warranty certifies to the client, that copper and/or the optical fibre links perform to the current standards. This covers Patch Panel to Outlet, and/or Patch Panel to Patch Panel Links. The warranty also provides lifetime cover on all FCS components. A claim can be made if any link fails to support the application that it has been tested to support.
Copper and Optical Fibre cover
- Horizontal links (Patch Panel to Outlet)
- Cabinet links (Patch Panel to Patch Panel)
- Backbone links (Patch Panel to Patch Panel between locations)
- Pre-Terminated Copper (as noted above)
- MTP Optical Fibre links (Connector to Connector)
- re-Terminated Optical Fibre links (as noted above)
- Consolidation Points & FCS Cables
- Copper harness and Switch Links
What isn’t covered by the Warranty?
- The warranty does not cover intentional or accidental damage to any installed links.
- The warranty does not cover any damage caused to installed links due to circumstances beyond our control, including but not limited to water damage or such like.
- The warranty does not cover any link results that were not supplied at the time of application. Any subsequent work that has been carried out on an already certified site, will be treated as a separate warranty and must be tested and submitted with a new warranty application form.
What if there is a problem?
If the end user encounters a problem with the installation after the handover, then the FCS Integrator who carried out the installation should be contacted in the first instance. They will arrange a site visit to carry out a site survey to establish the cause of the problem. FCS reserves the right to request further testing to be carried out, to attend a site visit, to have suspected faulty products returned to FCS. Failure to comply with these requirements may invalidate the claim. Should any installed products be found to be at fault, then the Integrator agrees to replace, install new products, retest and submit new documentation for warranty purposes at no cost to the end user.
- Any replacement products will be issued free of charge to the Integrator
- FCS will reimburse any labour charges incurred by the Integrator. Labour rates will be agreed at the time.
If the FCS Integrator who carried out the original installation is no longer in business, then the end user should contact FCS, providing full details of the site and the problem. FCS will arrange for an alternative Integrator to provide support and carry out any necessary repairs or replacements at the discretion of FCS.
If an Integrator is sent to the site to find that the cabling system or products are not at fault, then the end user will be charged for the Integrators time and travel expenses.
Where FCS has been installed
Future Cabling Systems has been specified and installed into many sites across the UK. We have provided solutions for many organisations from various market sectors, such as education, commercial, retail, government, motor trade, manufacturing, health, transport and many others.
These installations have been carried out by our Accredited System Integrators.
If you wish for one of our team to visit and discuss your networking requirements please email info@futurecablingsystems.com. We will gladly discuss what solution would best suit your needs.
Our clients
FCS Integrator Advantages
By joining the Warranty Programme, the FCS Integrators will gain immediate access to a full range of product and warranty literature.
Warranty Literature
A detailed warranty information guide is available to download or as a printed document. The guide provides a complete overview of the FCS Warranty and the benefits to the client. This can be included within proposals submitted to clients.
Warranty Certificates
When an Integrator submits a warranty application form, along with test data, our technical team will complete an audit of the results and issue a certificate for the site. These are generally issued within 1-2 days.
Sample Packs
Product sample packs are readily available to the Integrator. Each pack includes a Patch Panel, a selection of Outlets & Face Plates. These can be used to present to potential clients, or for evaluation purposes.
FCS Product Guides
The FCS product guide is a comprehensive catalogue, which includes the complete range of products that are available to complete your copper, optical fibre and voice installations.
Data Sheets
Individual product data sheets are available to download. These can be submitted as part of client proposals.
Products
Visit www.futurend.co.uk to view the full range of FCS products, or you can request our latest product guide. By clicking here
