Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from June 2009

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from June 2009

Time to practice the preaching.(Editorial)
June 1, 2009... Since the time the economy fell off the proverbial cliff the second half of last year, I have taken a couple of opportunities to offer sentiments that have amounted to "keep your chin up." I have tried to avoid pulling out tired cliches, but...

Corrections.(Correction notice)
June 1, 2009... [GRAPHIC OMITTED] In our February issue, a graph within the article written by Panduit Corp.'s Rick Pimpinella, Ph.D. and Brett Lane, Ph.D. contained an inaccuracy. (See "Meeting reach objectives for 40/100-GbE channels," February 2009, p....

Cabling installation & maintenance editorial mission.(Editorial)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Installers of premises and campus-wide communications systems face constantly evolving standards, products, and technology. Keeping pace with these changes requires access to current information from informed peers who are knowledgeable in...

Will green initiatives equal opportunities for contractors? Stimulus-package money is being poured into government building upgrades, but the extent to which the money trickles to cabling has yet to be seen.(design)
June 1, 2009... Shortly after passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly known as the federal stimulus package, the United States General Services Administration (GSA; www.gsa.gov) outlined how it intends to spend the $5.5 billion it will...

Bonding from the busbar to the rack, and back again: while a TIA standard revision shapes up, new cable technologies claim high performance without a grounding/bonding requirement.(installation)
June 1, 2009... The Telecommunications Industry Association's (TIA; www.tiaonline.org) TR-42.16 Subcommittee continues diligent work on what will ultimately be come the TIA-607-B standard, specifying the grounding (earthing) and bonding of telecommunications...

OM4: the next generation of multimode for the enterprise: while 40- and 100-Gbit/sec speeds are still in the future, there are many reasons to consider installing this type of fiber today.(technology)
June 1, 2009... The explosion in demand for bandwidth in enterprise networks is driving an urgent need for higher Ethernet network speeds. Several contributing factors include broadband penetration fueled by video-rich content, data center demands, and...

How component compliance affects Cat 6A performance: the relationship between individual-component compliance with performance specifications and overall channel performance is worth a close examination.(data center)
June 1, 2009... When it comes to structured cabling performance, the objectives of a standard are both-to ensure the performance of present, foreseen, and perhaps unforeseen applications, and to allow interoperability of components from multiple manufacturers...

Panasonic debuts 'super dynamic' next-gen security solutions.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... In demonstrations at this spring's ISC West in Las Vegas, Panasonic System Solutions (www.panasonic.com) unveiled numerous emerging solutions for the security installation market, including a Super Dynamic 5 (SDS) image technology for enhanced...

ICC provides framework for orthopedic center installation.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(Central Virginia Communications installs distribution racks)
June 1, 2009... With the assistance of ICC (www.icc.com) cable management solutions, Central Virginia Communications (CVC; www.cvacm.com) recently installed the 85,000 square foot Orthopedic Center of Central Virginia's entire network infrastructure into three...

Siemon launches MTP plug-and-play cabling system.(INDUSTRY spotlight)
June 1, 2009... Constructed for future proof support of data center links, including 10 Gbits/sec as well as future 40- and 100-Gbits/sec applications, Siemon's (www.siemon.com) MTP plug-and-play fiber-optic cabling system features factory terminated and...

TIA unveils industrial infrastructure standard.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(Telecommunications Industry Association plans to install cables in industrial buildings)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... The Telecommunications Industry ssociation (TIA; www.tiaonline.org) has released TIA-1005 Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Industrial Premises, which specifies telecommunications cabling to support industrial premises applications...

Spartanburg, SC--AFL Telecommunications (www.afltelecom) has signed an agreement to purchase Draka's Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) business based in Monchengladbach, Germany.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... SPARTANBURG, SC -- AFL Telecommunications (www.afltelecom) has signed an agreement to purchase Draka's Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) business based in Monchengladbach, Germany. Optical ground wire is a dual-functioning cable that serves as ground...

Chelmsford, MA--more than 700 network cameras from Axis Communications (www.axis.com) are being used by the Deer Park Independent School District in Texas to enhance the security and safety of public school students and facilities.(Short runs ...)
June 1, 2009... CHELMSFORD, MA -- More than 700 network cameras from Axis Communications (www.axis.com) are being used by the Deer Park Independent School District in Texas to enhance the security and safety of public school students and facilities. Fixed,...

New Britain, CT--MicroCare Corp. (www.MicroCare.com), developer of FiberCare cleaners for fiber-optics, has been certified to the new ISO 9001:2008 quality standard.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... NEW BRITAIN, CT -- MicroCare Corp. (www.MicroCare.com), developer of FiberCare cleaners for fiber-optics, has been certified to the new ISO 9001:2008 quality standard. The new standard includes guidance on the manner in which ISO processes...

Arlington, VA--the Electronics Components Certification Board (ECCB; www.eccb.org) will use EIATRACK, the Telecommunications Industry Association's (TIA; www.tiaonline.org) Web-based environmental regulatory tracking service, as a quality assurance tool in its Hazardous Substances Process Management (HSPM) Green Manufacturing Certification Program.(Short runs ...)
June 1, 2009... ARLINGTON, VA -- The Electronics Components Certification Board (ECCB; www.eccb.org) will use EIATRACK, the Telecommunications Industry Association's (TIA; www.tiaonline.org) Web-based environmental regulatory tracking service, as a quality...

Wadsworth, OH--MaxCell (www.maxcell.us), a flexible, multi-celled, fabric innerduct system designed for the network construction industry, has been accepted for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).(Short runs ...)
June 1, 2009... WADSWORTH, OH -- MaxCell (www.maxcell.us), a flexible, multi-celled, fabric innerduct system designed for the network construction industry, has been accepted for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The agency will now list...

Tampa, FL.--BICSI (www.bicsi.org) has signed an honorary friendship agreement with Construction Specifications Institute (CSI; www.csinet.org) to promote further growth and development of the ITS and telecommunications industries.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... TAMPA, FL. -- BICSI (www.bicsi.org) has signed an honorary friendship agreement with Construction Specifications Institute (CSI; www.csinet.org) to promote further growth and development of the ITS and telecommunications industries. The two...

Colorado Springs, CO--Liberty Wire & Cable (www.libertycable.com), supplier of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, has opened a new warehouse facility in Honolulu, HI to service commercial and residential customers in and around the 50th state.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- Liberty Wire & Cable (www.libertycable.com), supplier of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, has opened a new warehouse facility in Honolulu, HI to service commercial and residential customers in and...

W. Kingston, RI--APC (www.apcc.com) by Schneider Electric's NetBotz security and environmental monitoring products now include Pelco IP camera integration, enhanced cabling, Power over Ethernet support, and improved industrial design.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... W. KINGSTON, RI -- APC (www.apcc.com) by Schneider Electric's NetBotz security and environmental monitoring products now include Pelco IP camera integration, enhanced cabling, Power over Ethernet support, and improved industrial design....

Pleasanton, CA--the U.S. Patent Office has awarded Trapeze Networks (www.trapezenetworks.com) two wireless networking patents designed to enhance its NonStop Wireless technologies, and that will allow organizations to deploy and manage access points more easily and at lower costs.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... PLEASANTON, CA -- The U.S. Patent Office has awarded Trapeze Networks (www.trapezenetworks.com) two wireless networking patents designed to enhance its NonStop Wireless technologies, and that will allow organizations to deploy and manage access...

Harrisburg, PA--Tyco Electronics (www.tycoelectronics.com) has received TECHQuest Pennsylvania's Technology Company of the Year award in recognition of its use of technology for the advancement of the company and the technology industry as a whole in the state.(Short runs ...)
June 1, 2009... HARRISBURG, PA -- Tyco Electronics (www.tycoelectronics.com) has received TECHQuest Pennsylvania's Technology Company of the Year award in recognition of its use of technology for the advancement of the company and the technology industry as a...

New York, NY--the 272-page 2009 version of "A Guide to the Wireless Engineering Body of Knowledge (WEBOK)" is an educational resource for the organization's Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies (IEEE WCET; www.ieee-wcet.org) Certification Program.(Short runs ...)
June 1, 2009... NEW YORK, NY -- The 272-page 2009 version of "A Guide to the Wireless Engineering Body of Knowledge (WEBOK)" is an educational resource for the organization's Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies (IEEE WCET; www.ieee-wcet.org)...

Tampa, FL--BICSI (www.bicsi.org) has approved publication of ANSI/BICSI-001-2009-Information Transport Systems Design Standard for K-12 Educational Institutions.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... TAMPA, FL--BICSI (www.bicsi.org) has approved publication of ANSI/BICSI-001-2009-Information Transport Systems Design Standard for K-12 Educational Institutions. This is the first-ever exclusive standard BICSI has produced as an ANSI-accredited...

Flat cable tie holder.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... The FTH-27 series is a flat tie holder for Kwik Wrap/hook-and-loop. It holds hook-and-loop cable ties up to 1/2" wide. The square hole mount is designed to prevent.rotation and to be mounted in standard 19" racks. The FTH-27 series is...

Fiber access tool.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... MSAT (Mid-Span Access Tool), part of the Miller brand of products, is designed to allow simplified access to 2, 2.5, and 3-mm buffer tubes in a mid-span location, without fiber damage. All blades are factory-mounted in the tube slitting...

High-speed OSP system.(New Products)(3M Communication Markets Division)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... The Quick Connect System 2810 is designed as a tool-less copper block for OSP connections in the embedded plant, enabling deployment of VDSL2 into copper twisted-pair cable. This system enables high-speed services, such as data access,...

Low-light thermal printer.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... EZCODE EZL500 thermal label printer features a large LCD screen and backlit display enabling use in low-light environments. A cassette sensor automatically adjusts the unit to the tape's width and media type, eliminating reprogramming with each...

Category 6A module.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... This shielded Category 6A Module K is designed for 10-Gbit Ethernet installation into the company's outlets, 19-inch patch panels, and mini-distributors. It features ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 Category 6A permanent link compliance, and [greater...

Scan VGA camera.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... The VND-970IP camera dome, featuring scan VGA resolution, is designed as an economical IP option for indoor installations requiring many cameras to provide blanket coverage, such as within retail properties and airports. The open platform...

Fiber-optic test kit.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... The Noyes Pro Installer Kit features a selection of fiber-optic testing, cleaning, and inspection equipment for verifying the integrity of installed networks. It consists of an OTDR with an integrated Visual Fault Locator, Optical Power Meter,...

Video extender over Cat5e.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... Designed for residential, commercial, and security applications, the Elite HD DHCT5 2xl Cat5E to HDMI converter extends 1080i/720p up to 200 ft. and 1080p/1920 x 1200 up to 100 ft. The HDMI 1.3 and HDCP-compliant converter also compensates for...

Bend-tolerant jumpers.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... Pretium low-loss OM3 jumpers with ultra-bend performance are designed to greatly reduce network outages and system degradation caused by severe bending problems. As network transmission speeds increase, available margins tighten and become more...

Enhanced MDU cabling.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... ezInterconnect cables with BendBright-XS fiber inside for MDU applications are now available with BendBright Elite, a customized singlemode fiber designed for component intraconnections and specialty applications. Its trench-assisted core...

FTTx time-saver.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... C-Groove cable for FTTx installations is designed for fast access to fiber without compromising the structural integrity of the cable. The company says the technology provides access to individual fibers within minutes, creating a 50 percent...

Cable ladders, seismic racks.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... This selection of cable ladders and accessories includes standard widths of up to 24", and now features a range of custom widths and rung spacing for installations with special requirements. Compatible with most popular cable ladder brands and...

Network, server cabinets.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... Mighty Mo network and server cabinets are designed to improve airflow. The cabinets enable more efficient cooling through the use of patent pending airflow baffles that provide separation of hot and cold aisles, and redirect airflow from...

5-in-1 crimp tool.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... The All-In-One Modular Plug Crimp Tool is designed for a broad range of telecom and network, security, residential structured wiring, whole house and custom install A/V, and professional and commercial A/V applications. The tool combines a...

Cable protectors.(New Products)
June 1, 2009... PGSB snap bushings convert raw or sharp-edged holes into smooth, insulated holes to protect cables. Snapped into the hole by hand, the PGSB is available in 42 sizes to accommodate various hole diameters, panel thicknesses, and inside diameters....

Category 7 modules.(hot products)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VM8-8 Category 7 connection modules can be used as connections or extensions of commercially available shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cables. By using the modules, cable segments in a structured cabling system...