Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from July 2005

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from July 2005

In a digital world, there's no rewinding.(Editorial)
July 1, 2005... A few months ago, I was talking to an analyst from a market-research firm. Our business-related conversation was over, so we turned our attention to personal chitchat. Being the nerd that I am, I tried to tie some parts of the conversation back...

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas ... (well, not this time).(Ask DONNA)
July 1, 2005... As was predicted, there were big happenings at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA--www.nfpa.org) World Safety Conference & Exposition (WSC&E) Technical Committee Report session. 90A sent back to committee After several hours of...

An optical-cabling infrastructure for data-center environments: optical connections can meet the needs of high density and immediate availability.(design)(cabling the centers )
July 1, 2005... Data-center design and cabling-infrastructure architecture have evolved over the years as needs and technologies have changed. In the past, the data-center manager relied on experience, as well as on what solutions previously worked and, more...

Another look at zone cabling: extending beyond the open office, zone cabling meets today's and tomorrow's needs.(installation)(consolidation point is important to fix cable)
July 1, 2005... When you think of zone cabling, the open office is what initially comes to mind. The zone cabling approach has been around for some time, specified and defined under TIA/EIA standards and well known for simplifying work area moves, adds, and...

Cable management software solutions evolve: as software sharpens, new partnerships with cable manufacturers arise.(technology)(partnered with metal manufacturer and innovating new software )
July 1, 2005... As "intelligent" physical-layer management systems gain traction among large-scale users, the software that enables these systems' intelligence is sharpening while the hardware becomes more robust. Cable management software solutions have...

The what-for of wireless fidelity: from spectrum to standards and WEP to WiMax, there is a lot to know before networking wirelessly.(wireless)
July 1, 2005... Wireless networking has made tremendous progress from its early iterations to today's wireless fidelity (WiFi) throughput of 54 Mbits/sec. The original IEEE 802.11 standard allowed for wireless network transmissions with data rates up to 2...

Two new solutions for 10-GbE over UTP.(industry spotlight,)(NextLAN 10Gcand NetClear GTX )(Unshielded Twisted Pair)
July 1, 2005... Several manufacturing groups have joined the race to make 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10-GbE) over copper cabling systems, making announcements of their new products at the BICSI Spring conference in Las Vegas. Superior Essex...

Centralized, distributed WLAN architectures at crossroads.(industry spotlight)(introducing wireless local area networks )
July 1, 2005... The market for "thin" is getting fatter, while the demand for "fat" gets leaner. So says market-research firm In-Stat (www.in-stat.com), in reference to the two architectures used to build wireless local area networks (WLANs)--centralized...

Liam Galin steps down from RiT technologies.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Liam Galin, president and CEO of cable management software maker RiT Technologies LTD since 2000, has resigned effective May 31. The RiT board of directors has appointed Doron Zinger, who has a two-decade track record of building and...

Chief editor honored by peers.(S Patrick McLaughlin achieved Most Valuable Editor award)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... S Patrick McLaughlin, chief editor of Cabling Installation & Maintenance, has been honored by his peers at PennWell ATD (Nashua, NH) as 2004 Most Valuable Editor (MVE). The award, presented as part of the ATD's fifth annual in-house Eddy Awards...

Uncovering the benefits of estimating software: features and capabilities can improve bidding accuracy and efficiency for those willing to take the plunge.(product update)(software for industries)
July 1, 2005... The success of a company can hinge on the accuracy and efficiency of the bidding process. For cabling contractors, overpriced bids may not be considered while under-priced bids can mean leaving money on the table with each installation. ...

Cable marking kit.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The E-Z-Code EZL 100-Kit includes label printer with one-touch hotkeys, two label cassettes, instruction manuals, an AC adaptor, and six AA batteries--all packaged in a hard-sided case. The EZL 100-Label Printer lets you quickly create labels...

Full-body protection.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The Revolution harness is a full-body fall protection device with features that have been developed to meet several user-identified needs. In addition to offering comfort, ease-of-use, durability and compliance, the Revolution features the...

Inter-rack management.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... Designed to provide inter-rack cable management, the RCM-Plus system offers numerous design and configuration options. The RCM-Plus combines vertical and horizontal cable management with a large assortment of accessories designed for current...

Enclosures catalog.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The 64-page Standard Product Catalog (SPC-40) is a comprehensive enclosure reference guide that contains detailed selector information to help you configure the right enclosure for your installation. Accessories, components, and hardware...

Plug-and-play fiber system.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The e2Connect Plug-n-Play fiber system is a preterminated, pretested structured cabling solution designed to eliminate field termination and splices. Based on high-density components, e2Connect is built to reduce space requirements in cable...

Non-contact fiber cleaver.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... COMET is a non-contact, laser-based cleaver designed for automatic cleaving of optical-fiber connectors. Developed jointly by Sagitta and Corning Cable Systems, COMET features Sagitta's core technology in machine vision, optical and laser...

FTTP, network solution.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... HiCap XS multimode fibers are designed to enhance link performance in Gigabit-Ethernet applications, including support for 1000Base-LX systems up to 6,500 feet. These laser-optimized fibers are billed as a cost-effective alternative for the...

Connector packs.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... Resealable contractor packs contain 25 of the company's connectors. Packs are available in blue, ivory and white for Category 6 and Category 5e EZ connectors, and in blue and white for RJ-11/6P6C EZ voice connectors. The bags have a clear lower...

Universal wireless access point.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... Designed to bridge two or more wired LANs located in separate buildings, the EliteConnect Universal 2.4-GHz/5-GHz outdoor access point/bridge also serves as a wireless access point for in-building or mobile users. The SMC2888W-M (Master)...

In-line splice for OSP.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The W42 platform for the Workhorse Custom Chassis features an International VT 275 V6 diesel engine that provides 200-horsepower and 440 pounds/ft. of torque into the service of walk-in trucks used for transporting equipment and materials to...

In-line splice for OSP.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The Mole in-line splice/reducer for direct-buried applications is made with a specialized material that forms a water-tight connection, and is built to withstand abrasions from the environment. Part of the company's UNITAP line of insulated...

BNC adapter nixes cable re-termination.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... This BNC jack to M-BNC plug adapter for 75-[ohm] applications (UADF20M250) is designed to eliminate costly cable retermination for new M-BNC installations. The rapid growth of the M-BNC plug offers a compact solution for central office DS3...

Power-packed pages.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... Anderson Power Products' recent 52-page catalog features detailed specifications of its PowerMod, Power Drawer and Power Clip connectors. The PowerMod series offers 3 to 30 circuits for straight PCB, right-angle PCB, panel or cable mountings....

How to measure laser-optimized fiber.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... A revised edition of the Fundamentals of Fiber Optics: A Primer on Optical Fibers DVD now includes new animations and content to reflect the changes in how to measure and define bandwidth for laser-optimized multimode fibers. The DVD is...

Enhanced design for singlemode connector.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... Features from the company's enhanced SC/UPC connector have been integrated into a 2.4-mm SC/APC connector that has been tested to Telcordia GR-326, Issue 3: Service Life-Part A, using standard match-cladding fiber rather than a bend-insensitive...

Industrial connectivity.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The DuraPort line of connectivity products extend Ethernet from the office to the harsh industrial environment. Products include an industrial connector housing and dust cap, stainless steel wallplate with over-molded gasket, industrial patch...

Firestopping guide.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The new Firestopping Product and Systems Guide features more than 425 independently tested and listed systems, all provided in electronic format. The guide contains product data sheets, estimation tables, building code information, and product...

End-to-end industrial solutions.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... IndustrialNet is designed as a high-performance network cabling infrastructure built to support industrial networking applications. It features an enclosure, RJ-45 bulkhead connectors, patch cords, and faceplate. The IP 66-rated Ethernet...

Two for the truck.(By the Book)(Cabling: The Complete Guide to Network Wiring)(Fiber Optics Installer and Technician Guide )(Book Review)
July 1, 2005... The authors of Cabling: The Complete Guide to Network Wiring, Third Edition (by David Barnett, David Groth and Jim McBee; SYBEX Inc.), say their updated reference guide (first published in 2000) represents input from distributors,...

Firestoppers for electric installation.(New Products)
July 1, 2005... The TREMstop composite sheet and electrical box insert are fire-stopping solutions for installations requiring electricity. The composite sheet is an intumescent board designed for use with large blank openings and cable trays. At 2/10-inch...