Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from November 2005

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from November 2005

Future of security market under surveillance.(EDITORIAL)
November 1, 2005... Faithful readers of this publication will notice a tweak in this month's issue. In the spot that typically houses Donna Ballast's column, we have a contribution from market researcher Frank Murawski. Donna's column will return next month, when...

Cabling for security applications about to get some structure.(PERSPECTIVE)
November 1, 2005... Historically, the growth and expansion of security video-camera systems were hindered due to invasion-of-privacy concerns. With today's extremely heightened consciousness of terrorist threats, exemplified most recently by the commuter...

Industrial cabling standard far along in development: a look at recent decisions, ongoing issues, and progress.(design)
November 1, 2005... Ethernet is the most prevalent LAN application worldwide, offering the benefits of low-cost components, standardization, high-performance switching technology, easy configuration and installation, and convergence. In the 1990s, end users...

A textbook case of cabling design, management: the world's largest educational publisher follows an established set of criteria for new installs and maintenance.(installation)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2005... Recently, Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher, relocated its secondary school division from Needham Heights, MA into a renovated high-rise in downtown Boston. "For this location, we wanted to be able to provide 4...

A new lease on life for shielded copper cable: category 6 foiled-twisted-pair cable's small outside diameter and immunity to alien crosstalk favor 10-Gbit Ethernet use.(technology)
November 1, 2005... Shielded copper cable has taken a back seat to unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable in the U.S. But now, with 10-Gig-over-copper cable on the horizon and Category 6 cable on the rise, will shielded cable gain a new lease on life here? Some...

RF spectrum management goes beyond the site survey: ensuring complete coverage of your wireless LAN is a multi-faceted task.(wireless)
November 1, 2005... A primary objective in the further development of wireless net works of any form today is to narrow or eliminate the behavioral and performance differences that distinguish wireless from wireline. So, while it is most certainly true that a...

Manufacturers say VoIP installations may require limited work from contractors.(INDUSTRY spotlight)
November 1, 2005... Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is making inroads, albeit slowly. But it won't likely have a huge impact on cabling networks, or require the installation of new cabling infrastructure. Through VoIP, voice information is sent in digital...

TIA standard will help eliminate tangled mess in the data center.(INDUSTRY spotlight)
November 1, 2005... Data centers are being required to store more data than they can efficiently handle, and a recent TIA standard comes just in time to sort out the mess. These were the thoughts of Tom Debiec, technical marketing specialist for Berk-Tek, A...

NECA prepares for Boston cenference after New Orleans cancellatien.(INDUSTRY spotlight)
November 1, 2005... The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), rebounding from a painful decision to cancel its 2005 Convention and Trade Show in New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina, is on track to hold the meeting in Boston next year. ...

CI&M Web seminar: experts agree Power over Ethernet technology presents opportunities, poses questions.(INDUSTRY spotlight)
November 1, 2005... The ability to send electrical current over twisted-pair copper data cabling through technology known as Power over Ethernet (PoE) presents cabling-system users the opportunity to achieve network-design flexibility and cost savings. At the same...

Essential cable cutters for installation and removal: available in various sizes, some are just right for cutting out abandoned cable.(product update)
November 1, 2005... Cable cutters may not be the most interesting tools used on the jobsite, but they are an absolute necessity to install network cabling. The job simply cannot be done without them. Moreover, an industry-wide focus on abandoned cable removal...

Pre-terminated panels for cable management.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Snap Packs are pre-terminated adapter panels designed to provide convenience when splicing into fiber distribution frames. Available in 6- or 12-fiber bundles with TIA-598-A standard color code, Snap Packs provide cable management from the...

Single-action fiber cleaver.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The Fitel S325A single-action fiber cleaver combines all four steps of a proper fiber cleave into a one-step button press that applies tension to the fiber, scores the fiber, precisely breaks it, and disposes of waste. Especially designed for...

Customer-assembled 42U rack.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... With 42U of racking capacity and 680 Kg/1500 lbs. of static load capacity, the HP 5642 customer-assembled rack is designed for value-minded customers desiring a reliable industry-standard rack that will meet most installation requirements. The...

Ethernet, serial data multiplexer for fiber.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The TC8530 Ethernet and serial data multiplexer is designed to multiplex one 10/100 Ethernet and four channels of RS-232, RS-422, TTL or dry contact interfaces over singlemode or multimode fiber. A one-fiber, two-way communication option...

Heating tool.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The handheld Glo-Ring infrared heat tool can be used for a variety of applications, including plastic conduit bending. Quartzencapsulated heating elements open and close to surround the work piece, delivering quick and even heating. Elements...

G-shaped tray for tight spaces.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A "G" shape to the G-Tray lets you install it in tight-fitting spaces and is designed to provide additional protection for use in areas where cables risk being damaged. G-Tray mounts directly to walls, ceilings, and web joists, and also fits...

Structured cabling systems catalog.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The V100 Structured Cabling Systems Catalog features extensive copper and fiber connectivity solutions for enterprise, data center, service provider, and residential networking applications. New and expanded sections include power management,...

Active VGA over Cat 5.(Video Graphics Array)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Designed to streamline cabling in such applications as security video and video-conferencing, the Active VGA Balun Kit (500035, 500036) lets you replace passive video cable with Category 5 copper for up to 500 feet at UXGA (1600 x 1200) for...

Slide-out rack for fiber enclosures.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Rack-mount fiber enclosures for 19-inch or 23-inch relay rack feature a front slide-out tray for easy access to fibers. When the tray is completely pulled out, it locks in place to assure no strain on fibers. The enclosures are also equipped...

Crimper and cutter.(Framatome Connectors International)(hydraulic cutters and compression tools)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The PATCUT, part of the company's Patriot line of battery-actuated hydraulic cutters and compression tools, is designed for one-hand operation. It in corporates a latch-style cutting head designed for interference-free closure for mid-span...

Aluminum cable fittings.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Ranger aluminum cord and cable fittings feature an improved gland nut design for easier installation in tight spaces. Designed to terminate portable cord into enclosures, the Ranger devices' new hex gland makes it easier to grip with pliers or...

Passive transceiver for fiber-to-the-home.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A line of Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) transceivers is especially designed for fiber-to-the-home installations. These small-form-factor transceivers feature a point-to-multipoint architecture designed to provide low-cost, high-speed...

Handheld core alignment fusion splicer.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Designed for fiber-to-the-home, LAN, and trunk line intallation, the FITEL $177A is billed as the first handheld core alignment fusion splicer. Half the size of conventional splicers, the $177A incorpo rates an enhanced heating design that the...

Cable management system.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A management system for controlling cables in point-to-point installations, the Ty-Duct wiring duct is designed for data communications panels and closets, and electrical enclosures. With a two-point contact design and triple restricted slots,...

Labeling know-how.(Heller Mann Tyton's Catalog)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The free Identification Solutions catalog features the company's label-creation software, thermal transfer printers, and computer-printable labels. Specific solutions in the catalog include: TagPrint Prolabel creation and printing software that...

Bundling simplicity.(Slap Snap cabling bundles )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Adjustable and re-useable Slap Snap cabling bundles are designed to let you wrap your cables three to five times faster than with traditional tie wraps. Slap Snap is made of lightweight nylon and comes in sizes ranging from 1/2-inch to 2...

Security system surge protection.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The Total Surge Solution (TSS) series for addressable and conventional security system protection covers 120-V system power and up to ten pairs of SLC, IDC, and NAC circuits. The company promises complete protection, simple installation, and...

Re-designed angled patch panels.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... A completely re-designed line of the company's angled patch panels and accessories features a dual-angle design that can provide optimal rack density, an improved punchdown accessibility, and simplified cable and patch cord management. These...

Cat 5 PS/2 converter.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Designed for audio-video and custom home installations, the company's PS/2 converter lets you connect one PS/2 keyboard and one mouse via Category 5 cable in a point-to-point configuration. Requiring no power, the PS/2 converter lets you locate...

Custom fiber couplers.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Along with a variety of its in-stock split ratio optical-fiber couplers, the company offers custom coupler configurations. The line includes WDMs, rack-mount able coupler modules, planar lightwave circuit splitters, and optical isolators. ...

Video over Ethernet.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The new EtherNav DEV7100 Series is an MPEG-4 video CODEC that's designed to allow a single baseband NTSC video, camera-control data and audio signal to be IP-encoded and transported on a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network through a standard...

Fiber that moves video.(video transmitters and receivers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The FT85041/FR85041 optical-fiber-based video transmitters and receivers are designed to carry four channels of digitally encoded video with bidirectional data. The company's FT85081/FR85081 models, meanwhile, are designed to carry eight...

Industrial connectivity.(Fiber Optic Cable Assembly and Adapter)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Factory-terminated Industrial LC Fiber-Optic Cable Assembly and Adapter products are designed for the factory floor and other harsh environments where moisture and dust protection are of concern. The devices are especially suited for industrial...