Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from October 2004

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from October 2004

Reflections from puget sound.(Editorial)(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... For me, the BICSI Fall Conference that was held in Seattle, WA August 30 to September 2 was the most information-filled industry event I have attended in a number of years. Traditionally, BICSI's Winter Conference, strategically held in...

Does the FCC's Category 3 minimum have any teeth?(Ask Donna)
October 1, 2004... While Donna Ballast takes a break this month (her first since she began writing for us in 1994), we bring you this column that she penned last year and remains timely today. Q: In May 2000, Cabling Installation & Maintenance published an...

Electronic surveillance systems shifting to IP from point-to-point; the emergence of IP-based CCTV systems can affect the way you design their infrastructure.(design)
October 1, 2004... The security industry is shifting the methods by which its systems communicate, from simple point-to-point protocols to Internet Protocol (IP)-based communications. Primarily, the closed-circuit television (CCTV) industry--which in the past has...

Neat freak essentials: managing patch cords for performance: as network speeds continue to increase, patch-cord management may mean more than just tidying up the TR.(installation)
October 1, 2004... Amidst today's equipment racks housing smaller electronics and higher densities, patch-cord slack is a major contributor to cable stress and loose connections at the cross-connect. With patch cords now recognized as the "weakest link" in the...

Selecting the right modules for gigabit, multi-gigabit networks: getting through the nomenclature is an important first step toward specifying the right equipment.(technology)
October 1, 2004... If you're thinking about running 1 or 10 Gigabit Ethernet transmission over your premises network, you'll need to make a number of important product selections, including fiber, cable, and connectors. Another critical factor to the success of...

Biometrics open door to Ethernet-capable solutions: new cabling schemes are accommodating emerging access control technology.(security)
October 1, 2004... Biometrics technology, a way for government, public and private organizations to secure and control physical access to their buildings, has evolved dramatically in the past year. With this evolution has come new challenges for cabling...

New BICSI executive director ready to lead organization through period of change.(Industry spotlight)
October 1, 2004... Donna French Dunn is ready to take BICSI to a new level of efficiency. Settling in to her role as the new executive director for the Tampa, FL-based telecommunications training organization, Dunn finds herself working with a reduced staff. She...

SYSTIMAX Solutions honored for structured cabling innovations.(Industry spotlight; SYSTIMAX Solutions)
October 1, 2004... SYSTIMAX Solutions has been awarded the Tech Titans Corporate Horizon Award, which honors companies and individuals who develop or use technology in a unique and innovative way. The award was presented at this summer's Tech Titans Awards...

Task force gains support for 10-Gbit Ethernet over copper.(Industry spotlight; KeyEye)
October 1, 2004... The IEEE 802.3an task force is gaining support as it develops the industry standard for 10-Gbit Ethernet over twisted-pair copper cabling. One recent round of support came from KeyEye Communications Inc. (Menlo Park, CA, www.keyeye.net), a...

Solutions evolve, issues remain for firestopping systems: new product sets solve problems, while widespread industry awareness remains a critical objective.(product update)
October 1, 2004... In the realm of firestopping, each year sees the introduction of new products and systems to the marketplace, designed to provide solutions to challenging firestop problems. Each year also, hopefully, marks progress in the overall industry's...

Re-useable lashing tie.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... SpeedyTie is a re-useable cable lashing tie designed with an easy release mechanism--one click to tie and untie. It can secure two bundles simultaneously when you insert the tail through the open slot and then through the red lever slot....

Rack-mount voltage regulator.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The Model TPC2993 voltage regulation power distribution unit (PDU) is a nine outlet, 19-inch rack-mount solution for voltage fluctuation. It is designed to accept a low voltage or overvoltage--from 105 to 137 volts. Sensing circuitry reacts to...

Thermal transfer labeling tool.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... With one-touch cable wrapping capability, the EZL-100 thermal transfer marker/printer lets you select a cable or wire gauge and automatically size the label to the proper diameter. It can also be used to identify cabling for panel boards,...

Enclosure for beefy cable densities.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Featuring higher weight and load capacity and a 42-inch deep footprint, the Vantage $2 enclosure has been designed with eight 3-inch holes offering 57 square inches of cable entry space--equal to nearly 800 Category 5e or Category 6 cables. Its...

Dual-voltage combo box.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... The LVDR2 dual-voltage, two-gang combination box is designed for installing power and low-voltage outlets together in one location. The non-conductive box adjusts to fit wall thickness of 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch, using mounting wings that hold the...

Pre-configured kits for grounding, bonding.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... This line of grounding and bonding kits is designed for electronic equipment mounted in cabinets and racks, and is built in compliance with ANSI/J-STD-607 safety standards. The pre-configured kits feature factory-terminated leads, solid copper...

Outdoor power for wireless applications.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Outside plant power, DC distribution, battery back-up and remote monitoring/alarm capabilities are featured in this environmentally sealed DC power plant for cellular/wireless applications. The weatherproof systems are designed to deliver up to...

Fiber solution with service combo.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Billed as a "tip-to-tip" LAN and data center solution for optical-fiber installations, the LANscape Pretium line is built for high performance and ease of use. It features cables, connectors, hardware, and test and splice equipment, as well as...

High-pair-count cables with power-sum performance for backbone applications.(New Products)
October 1, 2004... Two cables with 25 and 50 pairs, respectively, meet the power-sum near-end crosstalk performance parameters set forth in the TIA's Category 5e specifications. Hitachi Cable Manchester's 50-pair Category 5e cable is approved for use in riser and...