Suddenly a new competitor may be emerging to challenge Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair cabling for local area networks. Graded-index plastic optical fiber is being touted as...
When terminating four-pair cables to the back of a 110-style modular patch panel, it is important to minimize the removal of the outer cable jacket. This is because the individual...
According to an April 1995 Bureau of Labor statistics release, 20% of all reported falls were from ladders and 55% of ladder injuries were in the construction trades.
Fiber-optic cables are typically encased in polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene innerducts that protect the cables from damage during installation. When you install fiber-optic...
Network systems for computer/engineering laboratories require a significant amount of high-performance networking equipment that is usually installed in a large open area on 6...
The copper cable link was tested and certified upon installation, but now that construction is completed and the building is occupied, the data-processing equipment connected ...
Running a pull-string through a conduit containing trapped water can be challenging. If you know in advance that water is present, you can blow both the pull-string and the water...
Q: I work at a chemical plant that manufactures plastics, among other chemicals. My network received two lightning hits this summer. Each time we lost many devices attached to...
Q: Why is it that door sills for telecommunications closets are not allowed by the Building Industry Consulting Service International Inc.`s manual or EIA/TIA-569? Also, if you...
Installers should be aware that they may be liable for damage to equipment connected to surge protection devices if the manufacturer can show that installation errors occurred...
Q: I was a private branch exchange technician in the U.S. Air Force. What type of certifications do I need in the civilian world to perform maintenance for commercial telephone...
You would think that an industry as large and varied, as technologically advanced and as rapidly changing as the cabling industry would be well served when it comes to information...
With the goal of promoting professional development for individuals working in the fiber-optic industry, The Fiber Optic Association Inc. (FOA) has opened its doors to members...
A 128-page catalog with color-coded sections describes each type of this company`s cable, down to the specifications, with cross-sectional drawings, termination diagrams, four...
During the past several years, there have been significant developments in computing and communications technologies. Although cabling installers primarily deal with the physical...
Hazard communications appears three times in the top 10 of the most commonly cited Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations for the construction industry, according...
Antec Corp. (Rolling Meadows, IL) and Northern Telecom (Montreal, Quebec) announced the signing of a letter of intent for three interrelated business relationships. These relationships...
In-stock standard-length fiber-optic cable assemblies include factory terminations at customer-specified lengths as well as pre-assembled cables. The latter includes stock assemblies...
A quarterly publication provides subscribers with current information on changes and additions to premises cabling standards from the Electronic Industries Association and Telecommunica...
Adhesives for multimode connectors range in viscosity, color and cure temperatures. They include room temperature cure systems, colored blue for easy polishing, and heat cure ...
A 24-page catalog describes a line of fiber-optic test equipment. It includes optical time-domain reflectometers, power meters, light-emitting diode and laser light sources, test...
Components in this cable management system includes relay racks, wall-mount cabinets, wall-mount relay racks, relay rack accessories, crossconnect accessories and Category 5 patch...
A "do-it-yourself" kit for fabricating a custom patch panel includes a basic 3.5x19-inch rack panel with six prepunched rectangular openings that accept mating subpanels. A choice...
Series M4-5 prewired blocks connect advanced networking equipment to horizontal cabling. The blocks offer Category 5 connectivity in 12- and 24-port versions, and are available...
Data-patch patch cords are made of screened twisted-pair cable terminated with 8-position shielded modular plugs. The cords, offered in seven lengths from 2 to 20 feet, meet all...
Many important decisions can lead a building owner or tenant to justify the installation of a new, universal (standard) cabling system, and it is usually a direct outgrowth of...
A 24-page selector and reference guide includes a photograph and brief description of more than 260 custom and standard connector components. The guide includes descriptions of...
A parallel system of computer-matched metal-oxide varistor arrays in the Interceptor line of surge suppressor systems and filters respond to and intercept spikes and surges. Backed...
