BIX Cross-Connect System
Distribution Connectors, Multiplying Connectors
and Modular Jack Connectors

1. Belden-A0393146 QCBIX1A4 Connector

2. Belden-A0266827 QCBIX5A Multiplying Connector

3. Belden-AX100798 BIX Modular Jack Connector

4. Belden-A0340836 QMBIX12E BIX Mount, 300-pair

5. Belden-A0284798 QMBIX10C BIX Mount, 50-pair

6. Belden-A0277853 QMBIX31A 50-pair Mount with Locking Cover

7. Belden-A0285986 Locking Cover for 250-pair Mount

8. Belden-A0276396 BIX Cover, QMBIX10A,
    Stand-alone installation, Locking

9. Belden-A0270168 Distribution Ring

10. Belden-A0340837 BIX Frame

11. Belden-A0321776 Universal BIX-PAC Version 10-10

12. Belden-A0318897 BIX PAC Enclosure

13. Belden-A0327326 BIX Trunk Access Block

14. Belden-A0410494 BIX Patch Cord, BIX-BIX, 2-pair

15. Belden-A0410469 BIX Patch Cord, BIX-BIX, 1-pair

16. Belden-22208260 B-Plus Cross-Connect Wire

BIX Cross-Connect System
BIX Tools, Testing Tools,
Accessories and Designation Strip

BIX Connecting Tool
The BIX Connecting Tool is the only tool required to terminate cables, pigtails or jumper wires on all
GigaBIX and BIX connection products. The BIX Connecting Tool is a spring-activated hand tool. A single
forward movement will seat the wire into the BIX IDC clip and cut off the excess wire. The tool will
terminate 22-26-AWG plastic insulated solid copper conductors. A separate leather BIX Tool Pouch to
carry and protect the BIX Tool can be ordered.
　

BIX Test Probe
The BIX Test Probe is a single-pair probe that clips onto the termination clip of BIX Distribution or BIX
Modular Jack Connectors to facilitate testing.
　

BIX Accessories
The BIX Special Service Guard is a single-pair red plastic clip used to identify a connection within a
BIX distribution field that requires special attention prior to any maintenance work.
　

The BIX Bridging Clip is a single-pair clip used to bridge single-pair connections of two BIX
connectors.
　

The BIX Wire Retainer is a plastic extrusion that fits over the terminated wires on a BIX Connector
to prevent them from being pulled out of the IDC contacts. It can be used to secure a permanent
connection on either side of a BIX Connector.
　

This 19 in. Rack Bracket Kit provides the hardware for BIX Mount installation into a 19 in. rack. This
kit comes complete with two mounting bars, four screws for rack mounting, four screws for BIX Mount
assemblies and an installation guide.
　

BIX Cable Ties are used for securing wire bundles to the BIX Connector.
　

BIX Designation Strip
The BIX Designation Strip is designed to be used in conjunction with all BIX Mounts and BIX
Connectors. It snaps in between two connectors and provides space for self adhesive BIX labels.
The strip is made of white fire-retardant plastic, with ridges on the top and bottom for easy alignment
and placement of designation labels. (See the LabelFlex section for designation labels.)

BIX Cross-Connect System
Distribution Connectors, Multiplying Connectors
and Modular Jack Connectors

BIX Distribution Connector
The BIX Distribution Connector is a 25-pair connector. The connectors symmetrical construction
allows termination of cables on one side and cross-connect jumper wires or BIX Patch Cords on the
other. Each BIX connector is equipped with 50 double-ended Insulation Displacement Connection (IDC)
clips for terminating plastic insulated solid copper conductors without stripping and pair splitters on
each side of the connector facilitate wire insertion.
　

BIX Multiplying Connector
BIX Multiplying Connectors are used to generate multiple outputs from a single input. Construction of
these connectors is identical to that of BIX Distribution Connectors, except for the IDC clips which are
bridged. BIX Multiplying Connectors are typically used in voice applications.
The QCBIX2A Connector is built using 24 sets of bridged clips (2 clips each). It is used to terminate
various facilities where multiples of 2 are required.
The QCBIX5A Connector is built using 10 sets of bridged clips (5 clips each). It is used for multiple
jumper connections to the same equipment.
The QCBIX7A Connector is built using 10 sets of bridged clips (four 2-clip and six 7-clip bridged
arrangements). It is primarily intended for use with 1A type key telephone systems. Each connector
can terminate up to three lines of key equipment providing service to as many as seven key telephone
sets per line.
　

BIX Modular Jack Connector
BIX Modular Jack Connectors provide a fast and flexible method to manage small-to-medium crossconnect
installations. These connectors are built with a BIX connector pre-wired to standard modular
jacks. They allow front-access termination and patching.
　

The NXXCBMC6U Connector is a 6-port, 8-position modular connector used for data applications.
It exceeds all Category 5e channel requirements when used with PS5E Modular Cords in a
Belden IBDN 1200 System.
　

QCBIX36-type Connectors are used mostly for voice applications. The QCBIX36D connector is a
6-port, 8-position modular connector. It is pre-wired to USOC 8-wire wiring scheme specifications.
The QCBIX36C connector is an 8-port, 6-position modular connector. It is pre-wired to USOC 6-wire
wiring scheme specifications. The QCBIX36B connector is a 12-port, 6-position modular connector.
It is pre-wired to USOC 4-wire wiring scheme specifications.

BIX Mount
BIX Mounts are basic components used in building a cross-connect system. They can accept BIX
Distribution, Multiplying or Modular Jack Connectors. The 300 and 250-pair mounts can be
wall-mounted or installed on BIX Frames. These mounts feature an interlocking design allowing
them to be stacked for larger cross-connect installations.
The BIX 50-pair Mount is typically used in small cross-connect installations. Also available is a 50-pair
mount with cover that is sold as an assembly and is typically used in small cross-connect installations
where security and/or dust protection is required.
　

BIX Cover
BIX Covers can be used to restrict access of cross-connect installations for better protection and
security. Two sizes are available to suit either the QMBIX12E 300-pair mount or the QMBIX10A
250-pair mount. The two locking covers used in wall or frame-mounted installations are molded
with translucent plastic allowing visual inspection. Also available are two covers used exclusively in
stand-alone QMBIX10A 250-pair mount installations: one locking, the other non-locking—both have
four cable entries, one at each corner.
　

Distribution Ring
The Distribution Ring is used in wall mount installations providing a cross-connect channel for jumper
wires, patch cords and cables. The Distribution Ring interlocks with the QMBIX12E or QMBIX10A
mounts, providing proper spacing and alignment.

BIX Distribution Frame
BIX Distribution Frames provide a compact mounting unit for large cross-connect installations. The
QFBIX24E BIX Frame can accommodate up to 16 QMBIX12E 300-pair mounts, eight on the vertical side
and eight on the horizontal side. The QFBIX24E BIX Frame has a capacity of 4800-pair. The QFBIX24A
BIX Frame can accommodate up to 16 QMBIX10A 250-pair mounts, eight on the vertical side and eight
on the horizontal side. The QFBIX24A BIX Frame has a capacity of 4000-pair.
The BIX Frame End Kit consists of eight cable trays and eight distribution rings plus appropriate mounting
hardware. One kit is required to support cross-connect wires on the sides of the shelves in a singleframe
installation or on the end frames of a multi-frame installation.
The Distribution Rings are plastic rings used to manage cross-connect wires.
　

Universal BIX-PAC
The Universal BIX-PAC provides a fast, factory-wired, pre-tested and easy-to-install method of terminating
wiring for the voice environment. A typical application for this product is in the main distribution terminal
system or the riser terminal system, where it can provide connectivity and cross-connection for up to
250 pairs. The units come equipped with up to 10 QCBIX1A Connectors and 10 fifty-pin type telco
connectors for the termination of connectorized cables. Also available is a BIX-PAC Enclosure, which
is a fire-retardant polystyrene structural foam box that can house one BIX-PAC. The enclosure has a
snap-on cover and removable panels for cable entry on top, bottom and sides.
　

BIX Trunk Access Block
BIX Trunk Access Blocks provide a fast, factory-wired, pre-tested and easy-to-install method for
demarcation or testing points on customer premises. Typical applications are in the building entrance
system or the main distribution terminal system, where the demarcation point between the network
provider and the customer equipment usually can be found.

BIX Patch Cords
BIX Patch Cords allow for high-density connections, coupled with flexibility for cost-effective installation
and administration. Installation and rearrangement of patch cords do not require any special tools or
training. BIX Patch Cord plugs terminate directly into QCBIX1A/1A4 connectors.
　

B-Plus Cross-Connect Wire
B-Plus Cross-Connect Wire is intended primarily for use between incoming cables and station
equipment in a Telecommunications Room or at a Main Cross-Connect.
Z Cross-Connect Wire is intended primarily for use in voice applications such as cross-connecting
PBX or Key Telephone system equipment to backbone or horizontal distribution cables.