Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from March 2006

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from March 2006

Listening, learning, and growing.
March 1, 2006... As the articles in this month's issue were going through the editing process, two of them stood out to me because they are particularly meaningful as a reflection of the way this magazine presents information to you. First is Brian...

568: the next generation.(Parent document for environmental premises)
March 1, 2006... Have you ever begun what should have been a very simple project and then realized how the thing has sort of taken on a life of its own? My husband and I "office" at home, where we consume enough coffee and tea that they could be considered...

The ribbon cable option for LANs and data centers: ribbon-type optical fiber cable takes up precious little room in pathways and spaces, and is now easier to terminate.(design)
March 1, 2006... Local area network (LAN) campus and building backbones as well as datacenter backbones are migrating to higher cabled fiber counts to meet increasing system bandwidth needs. In many cases, ribbon optical cables are now being deployed to meet...

Properly labeled cabling helps avoid marking time: advances in the equipment used to label cabling circuits represent the trend toward higher speeds in all spheres.(installation)
March 1, 2006... The structured cabling industry has always, in some way, shape, or form, centered on the concept of speed. Most often, the focus is on the speed with which data travels from transmitter to receiver, and the technology at work has taken the...

Copper cable surfing: television meets UTP: an emerging technology opens up new installation possibilities--and plenty of questions.(technology)(unshielded twisted pair cable)
March 1, 2006... The debate is on for distributing television over unshielded twisted-pair cable (UTP). But as its merits and possibilities are weighed, some remain skeptical about the cost savings it represents, and just how quickly end users will seek it out....

New wireless guidelines promote more cabling: TIA's imminent TSB-162 complements RF planning and offers a new approach to wireless grid cabling, all in accordance with existing TIA standards.(Telecommunications Industry Associations' bulletin)
March 1, 2006... Expected to be available in the forthcoming months, the Telecommunications Industry Association's (TIA; www.tiaonline.org) Telecommunications Systems Bulletin TSB-162 Telecommunications Cabling Guidelines for Wireless Access Points (APs)...

Winter Conference attendees voice support for tracking system.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(Building Industry Consulting Service International)
March 1, 2006... Attendees at the BICSI Winter Conference had generally positive things to say about its new RFID tracking system, which is designed to document conference session attendance. "I like it," said James Smith, a telecom engineer for E&J Gallo...

Cable management product line shows workings of newly-merged Belden/CDT.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(Cable Design Technologies Corp. and Belden CDT merges)
March 1, 2006... Belden CDT is coming out with new products that reflect the offerings Belden and Cable Design Technology had prior to their merger. Belden CDT Networking (www. belden.com) recently introduced Belden IBDN Cable Management Solutions, which...

FiberOptic.com gears up for more work in Iraq.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(FiberOptic.com and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. recieves contract to train telecommunication workers)
March 1, 2006... Optical-fiber trainers from FiberOptic.com are gearing up for four more visits this year to war-torn Iraq to help the country continue to set up its telecom network. FiberOptic.com (www.fiberoptic.com) has been working with Bechtel (www....

Fiber-optic adapters: more than just a good mate: the job isn't necessarily over when the appropriate price/ performance assessment is made.(product update)
March 1, 2006... For observers of the communications industry, it is hard to ignore that the fiber-optic market is back in a big way. The comeback is being fueled predominantly by service providers' fiber-to-the-premises efforts, with SBC and Verizon laying...

Horizontal, vertical cable management.(New Products)(ADC)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Built upon the company's proprietary Snap-Fit platform, the RiserGuide system is designed to provide flexible, optimized fiber cable management and tool-free installation for horizontal and vertical racks in riser applications. The system can...

10-GbE handheld tester.(New Products)(Agilent Technologies Inc. provides information regarding its handheld tester)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... The WireScope Pro handheld cable and fiber tester, claims the manufacturer, is the first to provide alien crosstalk measurements considered crucial for testing cable for 10-GbE reliability. The proprietary technology employs what the company...

6-port PoE midspan.(New Products)(Leviton Voice & Data Division)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... The 6-port Power over Ethernet (POE) Midspan can be deployed with the company's new Wi-Fi-certified AP200 Enterprise Wireless Access Point. The midspan device automatically detects PoE-ready devices, supplies 48 volts of DC power over existing...

Powerline, wireless combo.(New Products)(SMC Networks provides information regarding its networking systems)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Designed especially for home networking, the EZ Connect 85-Mbits/sec Turbo Powerline-to-Ethernet adapter connects to any available Ethernet port on the manufacturer's digital media device or other Ethernet router, and plugs into a power outlet...

Modular patch panels.(New Products)(Systimax Solutions)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Expanding upon the features of the SYSTIMAX 1100 patch panel, the GigaSPEED X10D 1100GS5 panel is designed to deliver 10-Gigabit performance when installed as part of the company's X10D 10-Gbit Ethernet over copper solution. The panel features...

Tray with preinstalled splice.(New Products)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... The FCF 54 FASCLIC tray is designed for lightweight cable runs, with its splices already in place. To install, fold out the preinstalled splices, align two tray sections, and snap the splices in place. The FASCLIC tray measures 2 inches deep by...

Handheld OTDR for FTTx.(New Products)(EXFO provides information regarding its fiber optic connecters)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Designed especially for field technicians, the AXS-100 Access OTDR for fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) test applications can be used at the optical network terminal, drop terminal, fiber distribution hub, or central office. The handheld unit features the...

OSP Category 6.(New Products)(General Cable Corp.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... The GenSPEED 6000 Category 6 outdoor cable is flooded with a UV- and abrasion-resistant polyethylene jacket, is designed to withstand temperature extremes from -70[degrees] C to +75[degrees] C, and supports data transmission rates up to 1000...

Balun pushes RF limit.(New Products)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... The VideoEase CATV Balun II, when used in pairs, features a bandwidth of 900 MHz--pushing the limits of RF video transmission via Category 5 UTP by supporting channel frequencies, digital cable, and broadband Internet requiring higher bandwidth...

Open-back cabinets.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... An open-back RC cabinet line can accommodate a variety of surface-mount or flush/recessed-mount installation. Its open base designs and top panels are built to provide a large area for cable entry, while an inset base offers an adjustable...

Modular audio/video connectivity system.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... RapidRun is a modular cable system for audio and video that consists of two cable runners available in a variety of lengths, plus eight BreakAway termination jumpers designed for easy pull-through and quick termination. The system, in runs of...

Mobile crimping tool.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... The Pressmaster mobile crimp tool weighs one pound, and features removable dies that can be customized and an easy-access release function designed for easy exchange of crimp dies. Handles are shaped for low-effort, consistent, and accurate...

Handheld VoIP test kit.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... The FrameScope Pro handheld Ethernet performance analyzer is designed to accelerate VoIP service turn-up and troubleshooting. Capable of generating traffic up to a full gigabit line rate, and equipped with optical and electrical ports, the...

Fiber for the enterprise.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... TrueNet Enterprise Fiber Portfolio is designed to provide a complete enterprise network infrastructure from a single manufacturer. The system includes the company's high-density frames, optical raceways, racks and cabinet panels, wall boxes,...

Shipboard cabling.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... Brilliance Shipboard cables for audio, video, security, networking and control applications are designed to provide easy installation using standard connectors and established connecting techniques, are approved by the American Bureau of...

Cross-connect cable for central office.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... The Series 734 and 735A coax product lines are designed for use in DS-3 transmission facilities as cross-connect cabling between digital network components. Both products are available in a range of conductor counts as well as with a 22-AWG...

A really cool rack.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... The HP Modular Cooling System (MCS) is a self-cooled rack designed to efficiently cool high-density deployments of servers and blades while improving data center floor space use. Features include: a modular cooling system that uses chilled...

Enterprise WAP.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... The AP200 enterprise wireless access point (WAP) is Wi-Fi certified, IEEE 802.3af PoE compliant, conforms to 802.11a/b/g standards, and offers a variety of security features that include WPA-PSK, 802.1x, EAP, AES, and TKIP. Command Line...

Network camera.(New Products)
March 1, 2006... Designed for a variety of professional security applications, the i-Pro Series WV-NP244 network camera features selectable MPEG-4 or IPEG output at 30 fps with a 1/3-inch progressive scan RGB CCD designed to deliver smooth images with...

UTP for security.(New Products)(unshield twisted pair cables)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Known for its design, development and manufacturer of video security systems, Pelco has introduced a line of UTP cabling for security installation. The company's UTP products can be used to connect cameras to DVRs, matrix switchers and...

Fiber cable cassettes.(New Products)(Telescent LLC)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... The SureLink family of optical-fiber cassettes dispenses duplex and simplex patch cords of variable length, up to 5 meters, and safely stores unused lengths on a spool within a protective housing. The cassette is designed to simplify deployment...

For starters, some meaty information.(By the Book)
March 1, 2006... Targeting a broad audience ranging from cabling professionals to technical college students, two books recently written by cabling consultant Les Baxter aim to provide a basic overview of installation methods and issues while also giving the...

Welcome to the 2006 Buyer's Guide.(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2006... Cabling Installation W Maintenance's 2006 Buyer's Guide features product information on Cabling Media, Connection & Crossconnection Devices, Active Infrastructure Devices, Splicing &Termination Equipment, Distribution & Routing Equipment, Test...

Cabling media.(Fiber optics )(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2006... As data rates continue to surge ahead and user mobility remains a strong consideration choices continue to challenge buyers and users of structured cabling systems. Many in the industry are talking about 10-Gbits/sec, and some, particularly in...

Connection & crossconnection devices.
March 1, 2006... Connecting two or more cables together requires any number of connection-hardware types. The products detailed n the following pages are used to join similar (e.g., UTP to UTP) or dissimilar (e.g., UTP to coaxial) cable. Coaxial connectors...

Active infrastructure devices.(Media converters occupies the place)
March 1, 2006... Most of the products covered in Cabling Installation & Maintenance don't generate or direct data signals; they carry such signals. Yet when that line blurs, and particularly when the blur affects your job as a designer, installer, or user of...

Splicing & termination equipment.(Telecommunications outlets)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2006... In this section of the Buyer's Guide, you Will find tools and devices used to terminate cables. Some of these products, like mechanical splices and fusion splices, are specific to optical-fiber cable. Others, like boxes and outlets, may be used...

Distribution & routing equipment.(Cable-support devices)
March 1, 2006... Distribution and routing equipment are desired to support cabling systems installed in such architecturally challenging places as equipment rooms and plenum air-handling spaces. Cable-support devices include rings, clamps, clips, hooks, and...

Test equipment.(Optical loss test set, multimeters)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2006... If you're a cabling professional who deals with multiple media types, and who installs systems intended for several different applications, you 11 need a wide range of test equipment. The products listed in this section of the Buyer's Guide...

Cable protection & management.(Protecting electrical power)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2006... In this section of the Buyer's Guide, you'll find information on products designed to help you effectively manage your cabling plant. Cable-management software (CMS) is used by the network manager or cabling-system manager to document and...

Specialized equipment & materials.(information of security systems industry, software industry, chemical industry etc)
March 1, 2006... In this section of the Buyer's Guide, you'll find important information on the products and tools that can make your installation easier and safer. You'll also find the newest product selection, dealing with one of the hottest-button topics in...

Distributor customer services/ training and education.
March 1, 2006... The role of the distributor in a structured cabling project cannot, or at least should not, be underestimated. Studies consistently show that more than 80 percent of the cabling products purchased industry-wide go through distribution, as...

Manufacturer directory.(cable manufacturers list)(Directory)
March 1, 2006... A 'N D CABLE PRODUCTS INC 1460 Washington Blvd, Suite A-103, Concord, CA 94521 800-394-3008, Fax 925-672-0317, E-Mail sales@andcable.com, URL www.andcable.com. Offers Velcro Corp. product line, cable identification tags, cable...

Distributor directory.(cable manufacturing industries )(Directory)
March 1, 2006... A 'N D CABLE PRODUCTS INC 1460 Washington Blvd, Suite A-103, Concord, CA 94521 800-394-3008, Fax 925-672-0317, E-Mail sales@andcable.com, URL www.andcable.com. Offers Velcro Corp. product line, cable identification tags, cable...

Services directory.(list of cable manuufacturing companies)(Directory)
March 1, 2006... ACCU-TECH CORP 200 Hembree Pk Dr, Roswell, GA 30076 770-740-2240, Fax 770-740-2260, E-Mail sales@accu-tech.com, URL www.accu-tech.com. Distributes networking and cabling systems. Stocks structured cabling system components,...