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Main Distribution Frame (MDF) : Pilot

The main distribution frame (MDF) is where incoming telephone cables are separated into individual telephone lines or wires. These lines are connected to terminal blocks fixed on a frame. The MDF distributes the telephone cables into several lines to connect equipment inside the building to cables from outside, allowing multiple subscribers to have telephone service in a single building.

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Main Distribution Frame (MDF) : Pilot

The main distribution frame (MDF) is where incoming telephone cables are separated into individual telephone lines or wires. These lines are connected to terminal blocks fixed on a frame. The MDF distributes the telephone cables into several lines to connect equipment inside the building to cables from outside, allowing multiple subscribers to have telephone service in a single building.

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Main telephone equipment system:

 Main distribution frame


 Premises telephone system equipment
 Backup battery system
 Distribution cables
 Technician work room
 Automatic fire extinguisher system
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What is MDF?

 MDF also called as SDF (subscriber


distribution frame)
 Signal distribution frame
 Consist of vertical frames or column
 Each column have 10 pairs of wires
 Each wires connected to distribution point
(PABX/key telephone syst./single telephone
terminal)
 Often fitted more than 10 pairs wires used for
future telephone or other telecomunication
and future extension building.
Function:

 Distribute the telephone cables into several


lines for multi subscriber in a single building.
 connecting equipment (inside plant)to cables
and subscriber carrier equipment (outside
plant)
 usually holds central office protective devices
including heat coils.
 functions as a test point between a line and
the office.
Example picture:

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