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This Document recommends test procedures, test equipment, and guidelines for determining compliance with the technical requirements of 47 CFR Part 68 and the technical criteria adopted by the ACTA. At the time of publication, this Telecommunications Systems Bulletin [TSB] addressed requirements in the following Documents:

CFR, Title 47, FCC Part 68

ANSI/TIA-968-A

ANSI/TIA-968-A-1 (addendum)

ANSI/TIA-968-A-2 (addendum)

ANSI/TIA-968-A-3 (addendum)

ANSI/TIA-968-A-4 (addendum)

This Document proposes at least one measurement procedure for each technical requirement and, in some cases, an alternative measurement procedure. However, in most cases, these proposed procedures are not exclusive. Other measurement procedures and test equipment may provide equivalent results.

In the event of conflict between any of the standards outlined above and this Document, the standard takes precedence.

The test procedures do not cover the administrative or other equipment authorization procedures that may be required to obtain product approval. It is recommended that you refer to the administrative requirements outlined by the ACTA. TIA also has TIA-TSB-129-A that summarizes these administrative requirements.

Each test procedure is cross-referenced to the appropriate subclause of the applicable requirements document. Subclause 5.6 provides a test requirement matrix that indicates the applicable requirement(s) and test guideline(s) for each specific type of network interface.

Some of the tests or procedures specified in this Document may involve the presence of hazardous voltages and currents or other potential dangers. Some of these hazards have been identified, and appropriate warnings have been included in the text specifying such tests or procedures. Appropriate safety precautions are always recommended when performing any laboratory test or procedure.