Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from May 2003

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from May 2003

When UTP is ready for 10-Gig, who else will be? (Editorial).
May 1, 2003... By now, you are probably aware that the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE--ieee.org) is taking a serious look at the feasibility of running Ethernet traffic over twisted-pair cabling. Our monthly columnist, Donna Ballast,...

Does the FCC's Category 3 minimum have any teeth? (Ask Donna).
May 1, 2003... Q: In May 2000. Cabling Installation & Maintenance published an article stating that the FCC had passed a ruling that requires a minimum of Category 3 cable to be installed ("Category 3 minimum FCC-approved for all new copper-cabling...

Back on line with patriotic connections: through recovery efforts, design, and planning, a World Trade Center tenant starts over with a new cabling infrastructure. (Design).
May 1, 2003... Author's note: Out of respect for the families of the victims of September 11, 2001, and in light of recent global events, the identity of the company presented in this article has been kept anonymous. Red, white, blue, and black jacks...

Making the most of cramped telecom rooms: end users, installers must work together to maximize space, in spite of optimism over proposed MasterFormat changes. (Installation).
May 1, 2003... A lot of faith is being put in MasterFormat changes to wipe away future space problems in end users' telecommunications rooms (TR). But the faith may not be grounded in reality, and even if changes do provide some relief, it will not cure...

IP telephony represents a structured cabling revolution: running voice and data on a single system raises the performance bar. (Technology).
May 1, 2003... The buzzword phrase in today's network cabling industry is "IP telephony." Many see this technology as a major evolutionary step in telecommunications. It uses Internet Protocol (IP) to transport voice signals over a data network. Instead of...

Vendors sign on to Quabbin Wire's Category 6 test program. (Industry Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... Quabbin Wire & Cable Co., Inc. (quabbin.com), has launched a test program to evaluate Category 6 channel component interoperability. The lab, based in Ware, MA, will test Category 6 components for interoperability. Permanent links are being...

West Point goes forward with aggressive WLAN ins WLANi ins. (Industry Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... The West Point (NY) Military Academy (usma.edu) is beefing up its wireless local area network (WLAN) by installing wireless access points directly onto the cabled backbone at various campus locations. The installation, which was completed...

Canadian fiber components maker expands to U.S. (Industry Spotlight).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Fiber Connections Inc. (fiberc.com), based in Schomberg, Ontario, has embarked on a U.S. market presence by opening three branch offices--in Denver, CO, Gumming, GA, and Holliston, MA. The company, which opened in 1994, manufactures passive...

NORDX/CDT announces intelligent management system. (Industry Spotlight).
May 1, 2003... NORDX/CDT (nordx.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cable Design Technologies, and iTRACS (iTRACS.com) have announced a partnership by which NORDX/CDT will license, manufacture, market and distribute intelligent cable-management systems based...

Auto-image adjusting CCTV balun. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Designed for closed-circuit television (CCTV) installations, the VideoEase LongRange active receiver balun is billed as a "plug-and-forget" distance extender for security and surveillance applications. LongReach supports up to 5,000 feet of...

Small-form-factor transceiver for GbE. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Billed as the industry's first small-form-factor-pluggable (SEP) transceiver offering Gigabit Ethernet speeds over Category 5 cable, this device uses a conventional 8-pin modular interface that fits into industry-standard, MSA-compliant SFP...

Mini-coax for console wiring. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The 75-[OMEGA] CVC-MC25HR mini-coax cable is designed for high-end video applications. Constructed of a 25-AWG solid bare copper center conductor and an aluminum foil shield, followed by a 95% tinned copper braid for 100% shielding, the...

Network connectors offer design flexibility. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Designed for use on N+1 power supply and inverter systems for server, telecommunications, and network applications, the 35-W and 75-W Power Drawer connectors let you cross-mate with a competitive product, offering a wide variety of design...

Cable support via bridle ring saddles. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Available in 2-inch and 4-inch versions, bridle ring saddles are designed for versatile cable support on a variety of structures. The saddle, with protective rounded edges, can be attached to the bridle ring before or after an installation. ...

Structured cabling line comes home. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Canon has introduced a family of structured cabling management products for residential applications, both new construction and retrofit. Included are a wide array of cabling boxes and brackets, flexible raceway, floor boxes, fittings, and...

Enclosure blower is really cool. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... A collaborative effort between Delphi Thermal Solutions Group and Chatsworth Products, the CPI Delphi Enclosure Blower is designed to lower heat by up to 15[degrees] F, with 40 to 50% more cooling efficiency than traditional solutions. On a...

Mission-critical UPS for tight spaces. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The compact SU1500RTXL2U--the latest edition to the SmartOnline UPS series--features a 2-RMU design with: customized load management receptacles, online double conversion technology designed to generate pure sine wave AC output at all times,...

You've got to see this layout. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... After selecting your rack and enclosure system needs at Middle Atlantic Products' Web site, you can download the free Rack-Tools software program to create line drawings of your installation. Based on the Visio platform, with which high-quality...

Staying in focus with Category 5. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Using a series of transmitters and receivers connected with Category 5 or Category 5e cable, the C5 Series are video distributor and extender devices that help maintain high resolution of closed-circuit video over long distances. XGA resolution...

Flame-retardant fiber. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Corning PM Flame Retardant specialty fiber is a 400-[micro]m UV-coated fiber that's buffered to 900[micro]m with a polyester- elastomer coating. It has flammability classification in accordance with Underwriters Laboratories' UL94. The result...

Saving the day for GbE networks. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... The GigE Reduntant Twister offers both primary and back-up links between two network switches, routers or bridges to help ensure network reliability, minimize downtime, and maintain the security of Gigabit Ethernet backbones. The twister...