Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from January 2007

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from January 2007

No shield from the facts: these high-speed issues are central.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
January 1, 2007... A few thoughts as I watch the season's first snowstorm up here in New England and wonder if I should pack my long johns for the annual BICSI Conference in Orlando, FL this January... The IEEE has set its sights on 100-Gigabit Ethernet, as...

PoE Plus, ambient temperatures, and the National Electrical Code.(Ask DONNA)
January 1, 2007... The circuits described in the National Electrical Code can be divided into four broad groups: electric light, power, signaling, and control and communications. As I pointed out in my November 2006 column, the standards-based telecommunications...

Bringing increased bandwidth ever closer to the user: a new architecture known as fiber-to the-telecom enclosure capitalizes on the bandwidth capabilities of optical circuits.(design)
January 1, 2007... Each year, information technology (IT) managers incorporate more sophisticated voice, data, and video equipment into enterprise applications. The structured cabling system (SCS) industry is continually challenged to develop new and more...

Polarity management critical in ribbon-cable designs: a recently ratified TIA specification provides guidance through this sometimes tricky endeavor.(installation)
January 1, 2007... To maximize use of pathways and spaces, LAN campus, building, and data center backbones are migrating to higher cabled-fiber counts to meet system bandwidth needs, as well as to provide the highest connectivity density relative to cable...

Optical wireless: increasing speeds, dropping prices: today's laser-based free space optics have reached gigabit speeds with new features and reduced cost.(technology)
January 1, 2007... Not your typical wireless data connection, a free space optics (FSO) system is a line-of-sight technology that uses beams of light instead of radio waves to provide a point-to-point means of connectivity through the air, eliminating the need...

Cabling in the data center: just a piece of the puzzle: the dense, bandwidth-intensive environment creates significant demands on all forms of infrastructure.(data center)
January 1, 2007... The emergence of data centers as a bountiful market could really be dubbed a re-emergence. In the bubble days of the late 1990s, "Internet hotels," as they often were called, abounded. These collocation facilities were businesses in and of...

Wireless mesh networks marching toward market success: mesh networks, known for their use in city-wide WiFi deployments, are still works-in-development within the IEEE.(wireless)(Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers)
January 1, 2007... In metropolitan areas, when a widespread wireless local area network (WLAN) deployment is an objective, the solution frequently deployed is known as wireless mesh. The name is indicative of the way in which wireless mesh networks differ...

TSB-155 on track for imminent publication: document provides guidelines for 10GBase-T operation on installed cabling systems.(standards)
January 1, 2007... In March 2003, the 802.3 working group of the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards Committee requested the assistance of TIA TR-42 to help investigate the feasibility of 10-Gigabit Ethernet operation on 4-pair 100-[OMEGA] horizontal copper cabling, and to...

Tension reduction lubrication on high-performance data cable: tests show some lubricant types have little effect while others induce performance variance and jacket-strength degradation.(cable pulling)
January 1, 2007... The effect of lubricant on high-performance, low-voltage copper data cable has been a point of much discussion lately, because on occasion, data cable is failing attenuation testing in field installations where cable is pulled into conduit with...

Connectivity markets blazing, researcher says.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(Fleck Connection Congress)
January 1, 2007... At the eighteenth annual Fleck Connection Congress (FCC), held at the Laguna Cliffs Resort in Dana Point, CA, in early November, Fleck Research (www. fleckresearch.com) chairman and founder Ken Fleck declared that 2006 was the connector...

Tampa, FL--Q: Active, developed jointly by analog signal integrity device maker Quellan (www.quellan.com) and advanced interconnects developer Gore Industries (www.gore.com), is billed as an "active" cable designed to transform data center cable interconnects from passive, non-active devices to "intelligent" roadways, yielding lower operating expenses and capital expenditures.(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... TAMPA, FL -- Q:Active, developed jointly by analog signal integrity device maker Quellan (www.quellan.com) and advanced interconnects developer Gore Industries (www.gore. com), is billed as an "active" cable designed to transform data center...

Tukwila, WA--Fiber-optic training company The Light Brigade (www.lightbrigade.com) celebrated its 20th anniversary in September.(Washington, United States)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... TUKWILA, WA--Fiber-optic training company The Light Brigade (www.lightbrigade.com) celebrated its 20th anniversary in September. Founded in 1986 by Larry Johnson, who wanted to provide a growing number of fiber-optic users in the Pacific...

Dublin, Ireland--A recent report released by Research and Markets (www.researchandmarkets.com), "Cables: Global Industry Guide," indicates that Asia-Pacific has become the world's most lucrative cable market.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... DUBLIN, IRELAND -- A recent report released by Research and Markets (www.researchandmarkets.com), "Cables: Global Industry Guide," indicates that Asia-Pacific has become the world's most lucrative cable market. Covering telecom as well as power...

Mountain View, CA--The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE; www.ieee.org) 802.3 Higher Speed Study Group (HSSG) has voted to support 100-Gbits/sec as the next speed for Ethernet, and agreed to support reaches of at least 100 meters on OM3 MMF (multimode fiber) and of at least 10 kilometers on singlemode fiber.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE; www.ieee.org) 802.3 Higher Speed Study Group (HSSG) has voted to support 100-Gbits/sec as the next speed for Ethernet, and agreed to support reaches of at least 100...

Headend cables.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... These headend cables are designed for broadcast and CATV applications, including high-definition television, video-on-demand, and VoIP. RG-6 and RG-11 coaxial cables for satellite are available in a variety of constructions and shield types,...

Faster connectivity ID.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... The NetTool Series II inline network tester with the company's Net Prove diagnostics is designed to identify and isolate network and application connectivity problems more than 4x faster than traditional methods. The device's one-step NetProve...

Rotary cable stripper.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... The PowerStrip 9500 RS automatic wire cut and strip machine features rotary stripping capabilities designed to ensure consistent results on all types of wire and cable, including coaxial. This benchtop unit cuts and strips cables up to 12-mm in...

Floor box covers.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... Steel City 68R recessed floor box covers are designed to conceal plugs and receptacles below floor level in concrete, wood sub-floor, and raised floor installations. Used in conjunction with a Steel City round PVC floor box for concrete...

Media converter with PTZ.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... These analog video copper-to-fiber media converters are designed to transport analog NTSC, PAL or SECAM video signals plus pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) serial data over multimode or single-mode fiber, allowing integration of copper-based PTZ cameras...

Security video manager.(New Products)(Vicon Industries Inc. ViconNet Digital Video Management)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... ViconNet Digital Video Management system has been integrated into Fiber Patrol's intrusion detection systems. Using a fiber-optic cable sensor, the Fiber Patrol system detects and reports the location of physical disturbances occurring anywhere...

Two-compartment floor box.(New Products)(RFB2 Series floor box )(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The two-compartment RFB2 Series floor box can be installed in either concrete or wood floors, providing power and/or communications services in open spaces or directly to a workstation as a furniture-feed box. These floor boxes feature the...

Splicer cleaning kit.(New Products)(Splicer V-Groove Cleaning Kit)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The Splicer V-Groove Cleaning Kit integrates eight components into an inspection and cleaning solution for any fusion splicer. The kit includes scrubber brush with stiff tapered nylon bristles, sweeper brush with soft nylon bristles, eye loupe...

Cooling unit for server rooms.(New Products)(American Power Conversion Corp.)(InfraStruXure InRow SC)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The InfraStruXure InRow SC cooling unit is designed to provide predictable air conditioning for telecom closets and server rooms. This 12-inch wide self-contained cooling solution is capable of providing up to 7 kilowatts of cooling capacity,...

Firestopping system halts telecommunications arson attempt.(Product Focus: firestopping)(Brief article)
January 1, 2007... The venerable Roxtec firestopping system, which has been used by architects and engineers desiring long-term protection and flexibility of cable penetrations, was recently put to the test during an arson attempt at a California cell phone...

Thru-wall fittings.(Product Focus: firestopping)
January 1, 2007... FlameStopper thru-wall fittings have been redesigned for use in retrofit installations as well as new construction. This system consists of a cover that houses intumescent material, with an opening through which the cables pass. EMT conduit,...

Cast-in systems.(Product Focus: firestopping)
January 1, 2007... Three new cast-in firestop systems--tub-box, shower drain and aerator--can be used through concrete floors or through concrete-over-metal decking. While these systems are designed for plumbing installations, the company says its pass-through...

Power, cooling solution.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... These ready-to-deploy racks and cabinets combine Liebert's power management and precision cooling technology with Knurr's rack system. The product line Consists of three styles of 19-inch racks (server, open frame, and distribution), a family...

Wire twisters.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... The WT Series wire twisters can twist wires with our without connectors, and won't damage the conductors. The twisters incorporate a speed control and counter for a consistent number of clockwise or counter-clockwise twists. Units are activated...

Cool from the top.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... Designed to minimize hardware failure caused by overheating within a cabinet, the Lake Effect Thermal Enclosure provides a consistent temperature curtain at the front of the enclosure, utilizing the coldest air above the raised floor. Built in...

UPS with USB.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... The R1500 G2 is a 1500 VA rack-mount uninterruptible power system (UPS) for telecom equipment, featuring a line-interactive topology that includes sine wave output and input/output voltage regulation. This 1U UPS is designed to correct input...

Data communications ideas.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... This 72-page catalog provides information on the company's products designed for installation, assembly, and testing of data, video, and voice networks. Products range from basic crimpers to connectors and certification testers. Many products...

Gigabit Ethernet converter.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... The JetCon 3301 Gigabit Ethernet media converter series is designed to convert 1000Base-T signals to 1000Base-SX/LX signals, extending a singlemode fiber link up to 20 kilometers. The converters features multimode and singlemode LC and SC...

Composite cables.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... LibertyLinx composite cables can be used to connect HDTV, broadband Internet, home networking, line-level audio, RS-32, and projector control systems without pulling multiple runs. Cables are constructed with an abrasion-resistant outer jacket...

Universal WAP enclosure.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... The PZWIFIEA is a universal wireless access point (WAP) enclosure designed to allow Cisco Aironet 1200 Series access points to be mounted in combination with low-profile Cisco Path Antennas, thereby providing flexibility for various wireless...

Video surveillance software.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... XProtect Enterprise 6.0 is designed for IP video surveillance installations with multiple servers or multiple sites, and able to manage unlimited numbers of cameras. The software offers a choice of clients for flexible remote access to both...

3-phase power distributor.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... The PC3365 Series rack-mount power distribution unit features 3-phase 120/ 208-volt 30-amp via a NEMA L21-30P plug, with power output at 120 volts and distributed through 24 IEC C13 computer-style receptacles, providing 8,640 VA of power. Its...

Cable infrastructure management software.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... MapIT IM infrastructure manager software combines with the company's MapIT enabled copper and fiber-optic network cabling systems software to provide enhanced network management capabilities and features. The new software simplifies the setup...

Connector for Cat 7a cabling.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... Built especially for Category 7a premise wiring systems and 10-Gigabit Ethernet, the ARJ45 Category 7a modular plug and jack can be used as a low-cost replacement in closed-loop InfiniBand, Fibre Channel, EyeMAX, Serial Attached SCSI, PCI...

Inside-out patching.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... The VisiPatch 360 System is both an RJ-45 alternative rack-mount patching solution and an optimized wall-mount solution designed for easier cable management. By projecting cords away from the user and into the patching field, VisiPatch 360...

OSP cable tester.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... The OSP Tel-Line tester lets you troubleshoot cable pairs without cutting, stripping, and disconnecting/reconnecting. The tester can also be used to monitor directly to a test set or laptop via its RJ-11 port, or can be used as a modular line...

Labeling software.(New Products)
January 1, 2007... Especially suited for identifying cable, terminal blocks, control panels and components, and voice an data equipment, E-Z-Code PC label software features three levels of alphanumeric serialization and the ability to import data from Excel...