Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from April 2008

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from April 2008

Real work is more than pushing papers around.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
April 1, 2008... The article that begins on page 17 discusses how to manage certain types of projects that can be particularly complex--nationwide rollouts. That's when an end-user organization with multiple, geographically dispersed sites is installing or...

Top-tier health facility shielded for 10 GbE: why a Missouri Level 1 trauma center chose shielded over unshielded twisted pair with third-party performance testing and verification.(design)(gigabit ethernet)
April 1, 2008... As one of only 11 organizations named on Hospitals & Health Networks' (www.hhnmag.com) list of "100 Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems" for six straight years, it's no surprise that St. John's Health System (www. stjohns.com) in...

Experience and structure keys to multiple-site rollout: when projects go beyond the local level, having an organized plan and a solid chain of command help ensure timeliness, as one organization exemplifies.(installation)
April 1, 2008... In the information age of today, it is quite common for an end-user organization to comprise multiple sites that may be geographically dispersed yet have to be able to communicate flawlessly with each other. In the case of Fortune 500-type...

Updated bonding standard on shaky ground: as the TR-42.3.1 Working Group embarks on a rewrite of the 607 bonding and grounding standard, controversy and differences of opinion surround a number of key issues.(technology)
April 1, 2008... For years, telecommunications bonding and grounding has been a controversial topic, with differences in expert opinion and a variety of methods from vendors causing plenty of confusion among those who design and install bonding and grounding...

Practical deployment and management of InfiniBand: this high-speed interconnect technology requires careful routing and organization of a variety of cabling types, as well as the need to head off cable congestion and air flow restrictions.(data center)
April 1, 2008... High performance computing (HPC) clusters are increasingly being adopted into enterprise data centers to meet the needs of advanced applications. Financial, healthcare, and scientific organizations need the significant power of a clustered...

More 'boom' ahead for security markets: several dimensions of the market, including IP-based systems, are on the track of continued growth.(security)
April 1, 2008... Several dimensions of the market, including TP-based systems, are on the track of continued growth. Market researchers scattered across the globe appear to agree that various segments making up the overall security marketplace are in bull...

Emerging trends in high-performance networks: a successful, cost-efficient enterprise network requires critical assessment of which type of cabling media will best suit each demanding application.(cabling infrastructure)
April 1, 2008... As bandwidth demands on the enterprise network continue to grow, companies are placing greater emphasis on high-performance infrastructure solutions to address performance in various levels of the network. Today, companies have a wide variety...

Virtualization may extend data center life.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(OnPATH Technologies )
April 1, 2008... OnPATH Technologies (www.onpathtech.com), whose automated solutions are designed to enable companies to virtualize their physical infrastructure layer, says a potential data center construction boom could prove problematic in the long run...

BICSI presents battle of the installers.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(Conference notes)
April 1, 2008... The inaugural BICSI (www.bicsi.org) Cabling Skills Challenge will feature the world's best information transport systems (ITS) installers testing their skills and knowledge as they compete for the title of Installer of the Year. The event will...

W. Hartford, CT--Cablofil/Legrand (www.cablofil) has acquired California-based PW Industries, manufacturer of cable trays and prefabricated wiring systems.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... W. HARTFORD, CT -- Cablofil/Legrand (www.cablofil) has acquired California-based PW Industries, manufacturer of cable trays and prefabricated wiring systems. Cablofil will continue to produce and market its wire basket tray along with the PW...

Brick, NJ--private equity firm The Halifax Group (www.thehalifaxgroup.com) has acquired integrated video surveillance and security systems provider North American Video (NAV; www.navcctv.com).(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... BRICK, NJ -- Private equity firm The Halifax Group (www. thehalifaxgroup.com) has acquired integrated video surveillance and security systems provider North American Video (NAV; www.navcctv.com). Cynthia Freschi, NAV's founder and CEO, will...

Mountain View, CA--The Ethernet Alliance (www.ethernetalliance.org) has formed the Small Form Factor Pluggable Module/Electronic Dispersion Compensation (SFP+/ED) subcommittee, formerly known as the 10GBase-LRM subcommittee.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- The Ethernet Alliance (www. ethernetalliance.org) has formed the Small Form Factor Pluggable Module/Electronic Dispersion Compensation (SFP+/ED) subcommittee, formerly known as the 10GBase-LRM subcommittee. It will promote...

Tampa, FL--BICSI (www.bicsi.org) has added "Telecommunication Distribution Methods Manual Update Review" (DD300) as a new course in its Telecommunications Distribution Design and Fiber Optic area.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... TAMPA, FL -- BICSI (www.bicsi.org) has added "Telecommunication Distribution Methods Manual Update Review" (DD300) as a new course in its Telecommunications Distribution Design and Fiber Optic area. The course looks into the latest applicable...

Milan, Italy--Prysmian Cables & Systems (www.prysmian.com) has secured a contract to supply the first phase of a FTTx network in Schwerte, Germany.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... MILAN, ITALY -- Prysmian Cables & Systems (www.prysmian. com) has secured a contract to supply the first phase of a FTTx network in Schwerte, Germany. The project will initially link nearly 1,800 households, and conclude by 2012 with the...

TIA hires new executives, elects leadership for TR-42 committees.(INDUSTRY spotlight)
April 1, 2008... The Telecommunications Industry Association (www.tiaonline.org) has named former U.S. State Department Foreign Service Officer Nicolas Fetchko as director of international and government affairs, and former InfoComm senior executive Taly Walsh...

Siemens technology targets Power over Ethernet for 802.11n deployments.(INDUSTRY spotlight)
April 1, 2008... While 802.11n WLAN promises higher speed and improved range to the enterprise, the cost and complexity of enabling an existing network to handle 802.11n has held many companies back. Siemens Enterprise Communications (www.siemens.com), however,...

Fusion splice connector, fiber-optic cleaner.(New Products)(AFL Telecommunications Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... FuseConnect fusion-splice field-terminated connector features a factory-terminated end-face. It uses a fusion splicer to terminate the connector, yielding APC performance of >65 dB return loss in an SC/APC configuration. Designed to work with a...

Shielded flat assembly.(New Products)(Axon Cable)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... AXOLINK flat cable assemblies now include shielded DF-19 (Hirose) and FI/ FI-X (JAE) connectors, designed for connecting displays with LVDS data interfaces. These assemblies feature tinned copper conductors and polyester insulation, and are...

Virtual network analyzer.(New Products)(Fluke Networks)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The OptiView Series III Workgroup Analyzer is an "always-on" solution that identifies every device, application and connection on the network to simplify, identify, and solve performance problems. The Workgroup Analyzer is built to address the...

IP pan-tilt system.(New Products)(J Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The BASIC pan-tilt controller is designed as an outdoor-grade system for use with fixed IP cameras, IR lighting, or small directional antennas. The system works across a LAN, WAN, 3G cellular, 802.11x or the Internet. An integrated web...

Cat 5-based sign system.(New Products)(Minicom Advanced Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... DS Vision 3000 is a long-range, Category 5-based distribution system designed to deliver high-definition video and stereo-audio content to multiple screens up to 2,000 feet away. Bidirectional RS-232 serial management capability lets...

No-transition-point solutions.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(Berk-Tek Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... This line of indoor/outdoor cables is designed to perform well in wide-ranging temperature and environmental conditions, whether outside plant or indoors through riser or plenum areas, and without transition points. The Adventum family of...

Reduced-bend fibers for MDU installations.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(ADC Fiber Optics Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... OmniReach reduced-bend-radius 3mm MDU (multi-dwelling unit) drop cables can be bent at a smaller radius than traditional fiber, providing improved insertion loss performance for 90[degrees] bend location without compromising attenuation...

Connectivity for the factory floor.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(Phoenix Contact Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Designed for transmitting data over long distances in areas where EMI is a concern, the IP20-rated version of the VARIOUSUB SCRJ can be used as a patch cable to interconnect devices inside a control cabinet, while the IP67-rated version is...

Heavy-duty solution for airport networks.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(CommScope Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... SYSTIMAX heavy-duty indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable is especially designed to safeguard the performance of vital airport networks. The cable is optimized for high-stress applications where cable vulnerability is of concern, incorporating a...

900-[micro]m tight-buffered cables for duct, aerial.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(Belden Communications)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Designed to be easier to install and faster to terminate than loose tube cables, FiberExpress 900-[micro]m tight-buffered cables are UL riser- and plenum-rated, and are especially suited for duct and aerial installation points. No transition...

Cable redesigned for improved impact resistance.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(AFL Telecommunications Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... These indoor/outdoor riser tight-buffered cables incorporate a new design that reduces cable diameter and bend radius while improving crush and impact resistance and tensile strength. For outside installation, the water-blocking outer jacket...

Factory-ready FTTx network solution.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(Prysmian)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The QUICKDR@W system is designed as a simplified method for connecting FTTx networks. Factory pre-assembled products are built for simplified installation. A pre-made cable lead-in with factory-fitted connectors avoids the need for fusion...

Tight-buffered, loose-tube configurations.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(Hyperlink PLC)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The company's line of indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cables includes tight-buffered and loose tube configurations, offered in all grades of multimode and singlemode, and containing up to 72 fibers. All cables are designed to meet stringent...

Toneable FTTx cable.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(Superior Essex Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The company's toneable loose-tube FTTP OFCR cable is designed for use in duct, aerial, direct buried, and indoor riser environments. This compact, RollS-compliant cable with universal OFCR rating is suitable for micro-ducts, crowded conduits,...

Gel-free plenum for duct or riser.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(Corning Cable Systems)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... FREEDM loose-tube gel-free plenum cables are flame-retardant and suitable for aerial, duct. riser and plenum installations. No transition splice is required when entering the building from a dedicated outside plant cable. Part of the company's...

Cabling built for factory environment.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(Optical Cable Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Featuring a proprietary pressure-extruded (Core-Locked) tightly bound outer jacket that firmly binds all fibers together so that the cable moves as a solid, ropelike unit, these tight-buffered cables are suited for industrial applications....

Smaller dimension central tube fiber.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(Mohawk Cable)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... RiserLite central loose tube cables are suitable for dual installation environments, such as buried conduit in a campus backbone or in building backbones. Offering a smaller overall dimension designed ensure a more efficient use of conduit...

Dry water-blocking for harsh environments.(Product Focus: indoor/outdoor fiber-optic cable)(Panduit Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Opti-Core UV-resistant cables employ a dry water-blocking technology designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Suitable for use within buildings, for outdoor installations or transitional aerial and duct applications, and for entrance...

Pre-terminated fiber system, MDU connectivity.(New Products)(Ortronics Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Momentum 3 modular, pre-terminated fiber-optic cabling systems are designed for data centers and storage area networks, enabling quick deployment and eliminating the possibility of optical performance flaws. Featuring LC or SC adapters, fiber...

Raised floor boot, metal raceway.(New Products)(Panduit Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The Cool Boot raised floor assembly helps conserve energy by reducing bypass air within a hot aisle/cold aisle environment. A greater amount of conditioned air is redirected toward cooling network equipment, minimizing overheating, and...

Cable ties, holders.(New Products)(Richco)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The WITBH series blind hole-mounted cable ties feature a barbed mounting head that grips to the inside of a hole. The ribs deflect when pushed into the hole, then spring back for a secure lock. Ties can be inserted in threaded, non-threaded,...

Extreme WAP.(New Products)(wireless access point )(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The Scalance W786 wireless LAN access point (WAP) is designed to operate in harsh and humid outdoor environments where temperatures range from -40 to 70[degrees]C. Available in 1- and 2-radio module variations, this WAP features a 10/100...

Ethernet patch tester.(New Products)(Smartronix Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Batter-powered PatchTest is designed to quickly test Ethernet patch cables for continuity and common wiring standards, such as Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet Crossover. Using LEDs, PatchTest individuates a Gigabit Ethernet...

Duplex LC with single boot.(New Products)(Senko Advanced Components)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The LC Uniboot allows a single round duplex 3-mm cable to be used for a duplex connector. This compact connector kit has a round crimp design, incorporates 900-[micro]m LC connectors, and fits all duplex and simplex adapters. It is designed for...

Data connection post.(New Products)(H.H. Robertson Co.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The Power/Data Post fits directly over any floor-based outlet, including floor boxes, poke-thru outlets, cellular floor outlet, core-drilled afterset or access floor opening. Instead of using partitions to carry raceways, distribution...

Fiber over DVI.(New Products)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DVI Lite-Blok is a single-fiber solution for transporting DVI over up to i kilometer of multimode fiber, enabling remote placement of computer monitors in a variety of applications. STRATOS OPTICAL ...

Impedance stabilizing system.(New Products)(Teseq Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The ISN-Cat6 impedance stabilization network (ISN) is designed for EMC emission measurements on up to four Category 6 unshielded single balanced pairs of cables. This CISPR 22-based coupling/decoupling system is designed for applications...