Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from May 2004

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from May 2004

UTP prices climb, but most projects expected to proceed as planned.(Editorial)(Editorial)
May 1, 2004... It has been a little while since I used this space to report results from our online polling capability. Recently, we got a decent response to a question on a topic that I think is important to the cabling industry, so I will provide results...

Wi-Fi technology, and signals, are moving quickly.(Ask Donna)
May 1, 2004... Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) allows you the freedom to connect to the Internet at high speed without wires. Wi-Fi technology works just like a cordless phone, transmitting a wireless signal from a base station to a device in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz...

The need for wireless know-how: interest in installation techniques grows as applications proliferate.(design)(Editorial)
May 1, 2004... End users who are optimistic about wireless' prospects are seeking the mobility that it offers. Some are seeking wireless systems because they believe they are more reliable than a copper cable or optical-fiber cable. "Copper is 100%...

The anatomy of an industrial cable: each component serves an important purpose and affects handling requirements.(installation)
May 1, 2004... One pragmatic approach to understanding the anatomy of industrial cable is to surgically excise each individual part. Doing so allows for isolated observation and analysis to enable understanding of how they integrally fit together for...

Coaxial cable not fading away: it is still the medium of choice for several critical applications.(technology)(Editorial)
May 1, 2004... About six years ago, an article in this magazine examined coaxial cable from both a technological and a business standpoint ("Coaxial cable finds niches outside campus networks," June 1998). That article concluded that coaxial cable is not...

Hands off! Securing colocation centers: products and methods deployed inside a colocation center can prevent other customers from damaging or compromising your equipment.(Security)
May 1, 2004... Colocation--the housing of network equipment for various customers-exists in a variety of business models and sizes. Some colocation centers own and lease equipment to customers, while others provide either reliable space, power, and network...

Cable tie maker to operate new manufacturing facility in China.(Industry spotlight)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Richco Inc., a manufacturer of cable ties, will begin operating a new facility in Xiamen, China this year. The new plastic molding and extrusion plant will be located at a temporary facility until a new state-of-the-art manufacturing...

ADC hopes to become one of the top players in the cabling market.(Industry spotlight)
May 1, 2004... ADC Telecommunications Inc. made a strategic move when it recently acquired connectivity maker KRONE, opening up the possibility of making a name for itself in the cabling market. But some industry observers say the company should keep the...

Few commercial installers are making the jump to residential.
May 1, 2004... Attendees and exhibitors at Electronic House Expo Spring 2004 say they are rarely seeing instances where commercial cabling installers are crossing over to install cable in the residential market. "I don't see commercial installers doing...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2004... The full name and title of a source was not cited in a March issue story about fiber to the premises. The source was John George, systems engineering and marketing manager OFS, Norcross CA.

For cable ties, function dictates form: this Q-and-A lends a vendor's perspective on these important management tools.(product update)(Interview)
May 1, 2004... Cabling Installation & Maintenance magazine sat down for a question-and answer session with Terry Tuttle, corporate marketing director for HellermannTyton (www.hellermann.tyton.com). The topic was the form, function, and future of cable ties....

High-res signals over fiber.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The Pure Digital Fiberlink 7220 Series is billed as the first optical-fiber link to transmit high-resolution RGB and stereo audio signals over one singlemode or multimode cable strand. Designed to compete with twisted-pair solutions, the...

20-inch structured wiring enclosures.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The Home Axcess 20-inch enclosures hold up to three modules (HAX-201) or come loaded with three brackets holding up to nine modules (HAX-203). The enclosure can be surface-or flush-mounted, and features multiple side-cable loops for orderly...

RJ-45-to-110 panel.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... ADC's Category 6 RJ-45-to-110 patch panel features the company's patented angle right/angle left technology designed to improve cable management. The panel also features universal T568A and T568B wiring schemes for diverse data connectivity...

Simplifying T-1 testing.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Created to simplify the work of telco installers, ISPs, and corporate network and telecom administrators who deal with T-1 circuits, the D630 T-Spanner hand-held tester offers one-touch capabilities. With one button, the 630 will show whether a...

Multi-fiber products.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... Berk-Tek offers a comprehensive line of pre-terminated, multi-fiber cables in a variety of cable constructions and connector types. Designed to improve end-to-end attenuation and application migration capabilities, the factory-terminated cables...

High-power cordless hammer/drill.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... For installations through metal, cement, masonry or heavy wood, the UH-240-A cam-action hammer/drill/driver offers corded performance in a 24-volt cordless tool. A three-gear system features forward and reverse functions, and the manufacturer...

Power punch in a small space.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The HP UPS R5500 XR is an uninterruptible power system designed to provide power protection in tight spaces. The 5000 VA UPS delivers 4500 watts and combines hot swap batteries and electronics in only 3U (5.25 inches). With an electronic design...

Splice meister.(New Products)
May 1, 2004... The FSM-50S is billed as the world's fastest singlemode core-alligning fusion splicer, with splice time reduced to nine seconds and splice protector shrink time educed to 35 seconds. Smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the FSM-40S, this...