Volume 3, Issue 5

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Connectivity

Retrieving overpolished fiber-optic connectors

May 1, 1995
The problem of overpolishing fiber-optic connectors, specifically those with ceramic ferrules, is a common one, and can often be as damaging to the connector`s performance as ...
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Cabling Installation

Modular patch panels facilitate moves, adds and changes

May 1, 1995
Installers use patch panels in the telecommunications closet to terminate cables and make the terminations available for interconnection to other cables. These devices allow end...
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Cabling Installation

Grouping cables for pulling

May 1, 1995
When pulling cable into horizontal runs or snaking it through walls, you can save time and effort by simultaneously pulling as many cables as is practical. However, a large and...
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Cabling Installation

Firestopping cable runs

May 1, 1995
Preventing the spread of fire through fire barriers is a critical responsibility for cabling installers. In any installation, properly firestopping breached firewalls and floor...
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Cabling Installation

Preparing innerduct for pulling

May 1, 1995
Innerduct comes with a pullstring that is placed under tension when the innerduct is wound on the spool by the manufacturer, causing it to follow the inner curve of the innerduct...

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Home

Like it or not, licensing is an issue

May 1, 1995
I have been in the telecommunications industry for 20 years and have been a self-employed telecommunications systems contractor for 14 years. During the past four years, I have...
Cabling Installation

CLARIFICATION

May 1, 1995
In my April 1995 column (page 42), in answer to a question on Level 1 vs. Level 2 accuracy in LAN cable testers, I stated that "none of the analog testers currently in production...
Cabling Installation

TSB-36; EIA/TIA-606

May 1, 1995
Q: Is there a standard by which you can determine the use of Level 3 cable as opposed to Level 5 cable? If so, can you tell me how to obtain it?
Cabling Standards

The high cost of standards

May 1, 1995
The Electronic Industries Association, Telecommunications Industry Association and other standards-making bodies have adopted the expedient of publishing their draft and final...
Home

Leasing can bring you the latest technology

May 1, 1995
Fast-changing technology and standards in the telecommunications industry can make your equipment obsolete in a short time. You can take advantage of the latest technology in ...
Fiber

Moves, adds and changes

May 1, 1995
Under an agreement with ITT Cannon/Network Systems & Services (Santa Ana, CA), Elcan Technologies (Philadelphia) has joined Accu-tech Corp. (Atlanta) as a distributor to provide...