Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from September 2004

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from September 2004

When abandoned cable leaves the building, where does it go?(Editorial)
September 1, 2004... From nearly all indications, the level of activity within the communications cabling industry is in a period of sustained growth. That is, if six months qualifies as "sustained," which I believe it does these days. Some research conducted...

Abandoned cable: new solutions to an old problem.(Perspective)
September 1, 2004... The National Electrical Code (NEC) now requires that all abandoned cable be removed whenever a cabling project of any kind (new install or moves/adds/changes) commences. Are your clients' tenant spaces and buildings in compliance with this Code...

Cabling abatement: we know why ... here's how.(Ask Donna)
September 1, 2004... Have you looked at a business case for establishing a "cabling abatement department" within your installation business? Maybe it is time you did. Possible services could include inspection and inventory of existing telecommunications pathways,...

Grounding & bonding: why you need to know the difference: misused nomenclature is only the beginning of what can be done incorrectly in bonding a telecommunications system.(design)
September 1, 2004... In October 2002, the TIA published J-STD-607-A, Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications. Jointly developed by the TIA and Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), the standard...

Building a pathway to tomorrow's technology: a firsthand account of Creighton University's deployment of blown optical fiber.(installation)
September 1, 2004... Led by its president, the Rev. John P. Schlegel, S.J., Creighton University (Omaha, NE) is committed to providing a cutting edge learning and living environment. For more than a decade, it has consistently ranked at or near the top of the list...

Going to the next level: running 10-Gbit Ethernet on copper: proven alien crosstalk, insertion loss results may open door to high-performance design with augmented Category 6.(technology)
September 1, 2004... For as long as UTP cables have existed, so has the desire and need to improve them in terms of speed, data-rate progression, and reduction of crosstalk. We have seen an evolution in cabling from Category 1 to Category 6. Recent...

Emergency 911 services challenge today's IP networks: secure, intelligent cabling systems help to meet the emerging need.(security)(Enhanced 911)
September 1, 2004... In the late 1950s, the National Association of Fire Chiefs recommended that a single number be allocated to report fires. It took 10 years for AT&T to designate the three-digit number 9-1-1 as the "universal emergency number" for citizens...

Revamped FOLS model shows how to compare copper, fiber installation costs.(Industry spotlight)
September 1, 2004... The Fiber Optic LAN Section (FOLS; www.fols.org) of the Telecommunications Industry Association has updated its Web-based cost model. The new model is designed to make it easier for end users to compare the installed first costs of an...

Fluke Networks integrating division of Harris Corp. into its OSP operation.(Industry spotlight)
September 1, 2004... Fluke Networks (Everett, WA; www.flukenetworks.com) is in the process of integrating the Camarillo, CA operations of Harris Corp. (www.testsets.harris.com) into its outside plant operation. Fluke Networks announced in May that it had entered...

Clarification.(Industry spotlight)(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2004... In the August issue, "Optical-fiber adhesives remain tried, true, and reliable" (pg. 48), the statement "When polymers reach their glass transition temperature (Tg), they are no longer in their glassy state and become rubbery" is not accurate....

VoIP continues to make inroads despite security hurdles.(Voice over Internet Protocol)
September 1, 2004... Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a business platform that can deliver an application rich environment--if it can just overcome market shyness and some lingering roadblocks. That was the message during the recent VoIP Market Forum,...

Rugged industrial cabling flexes its muscle: latest products are designed to work under wildly varying factory floor conditions.(product update)
September 1, 2004... As the market for industrial cabling products grows, manufacturers are introducing cables designed to meet more robust factory floor requirements. These products, which feature ruggedized jackets and can withstand higher temperatures and...

Transmitting video via UTP.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... The CopperLine TPT1000M and TPR1000 are environmentally hardened UTP video transmitters and receivers meant to send video over Category 5 cable. The IFS CopperLine video over UTP product line promises to deliver EIA/TIA RS250-C Medium Haul...

Low-loss coax series.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... The SLA series of coaxial cable is specifically matched to the maximum frequency ranges of such connectors as N type, SMA, 2.92-mm, and 1.85-mm. Its low-loss double-shield builds on the technology developed for the company's LA290 cable and...

Server cable management.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... The Manage IT cable-management system for server cabinets is available in vertical and horizontal configurations, with pass-through ports for front/rear cable routing. The system alleviates network problems caused by loose connections and cable...

Gel-free ribbon, Category 6 cables debut for all-weather use.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... A choice of gel-free ribbon fiber or 4-pair UTP copper cables are now available for indoor/outdoor installations, or for use in harsh environments. This summer Sumitomo Electric Lightwave introduced what it calls a "flexible 100 percent...

Structured cabling system for multi-dwelling units.(Residential Cabling Products)
September 1, 2004... Connect is a series of complete structured cabling systems for multi-dwelling environments, such as apartments, townhouses, and condominiums. The system provides a single point of management and distribution for all media, including voice,...

Residential network starter kit.(Residential Cabling Products)
September 1, 2004... The UniHome Plus 14 Starter Kit is suited for small network applications and multi-dwelling units. Each kit includes a UniHome Plus 14 enclosure, a basic 12-port voice module, and a 1x8 video distribution module, providing a total of 20 drops...

Panel-mount surge protector for residences.(Residential Cabling Products)
September 1, 2004... The 51110-001 Panel Mount is a surge protector designed for residential applications. It protects the home's power lines from high-energy transient voltage surges that can damage sensitive electronic circuits in computers, audio and video...

Wiring handbook with communications and electrical terms.(Residential Cabling Products)
September 1, 2004... The first new electrical dictionary in decades, compiled and edited by the National Electrical Contractors Association's executive director for standards and safely, focuses on terminology related to power and communications systems. NFPA's...

High-performance residential coax, Category 5e cables.(Residential Cabling Products)
September 1, 2004... Offering what the manufacturer claims is performance typically found in commercial-grade cabling, these CM-rated Category 5e and 60%-shield Series 6 coaxial cables are designed to support high-speed data and video transmission rates for home...

Module simplifies multi-room audio.(Residential Cabling Products)
September 1, 2004... The integrated System Matching Module in the Spec-Grade sound system for multi-room audio installation includes the company's AutoSurge technology that ensures that all impedance matching is performed at the central wiring point where speaker...

Crown molding cabling channel.(Residential Cabling Products)
September 1, 2004... WireTracks CM is a cabling channel product designed for use in new or remodel crown molding applications. The removable crown molding bracketing system retains and conceals residential cabling and electrical wiring. It does not require...

Color-designated connecting cables.(Residential Cabling Products)
September 1, 2004... The Silver Series and Direct Series of audio, video, and digital interconnect cables for residential installations now are specified by jacket material and color. The Silver Series cables are surrounded with a blue PVC jacket and a black vinyl...

Wireless home gateway.(Residential Cabling Products)
September 1, 2004... The WiFi/DECT/VoIP wireless ADSL gateways from Inventel enable both data and voice transmission. The home gateway features an ADSL modern router to share a high-speed broadband connection. It integrates wireless technologies, including 802.11g...