Q: We have a number of new communications (voice and data) cable installations and are constantly addressing problems with electricians installing cable and electrical devices...
The rfi lmr-100 series of connectors interconnects RG-316/U-type low-loss coaxial cable. The connectors support all popular interfaces, including bnc, tnc, N, sma, smb, mcx, mini...
The MicroMate surface-mount coaxial interconnectors guarantee mechanical and electrical performance to 6 gigahertz. These 50-ohm smd connectors feature the mmcx interface that...
A new tray for the Phoenix-series valve-regulated batteries is constructed of 14-gauge steel that has been coated with acid-resistant ansi gray #61 paint. The tray holds four ...
Fluke Corp. (Everett, WA), a supplier of products and services for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer networks, now offers a free upgrade to version...
Cabling-product manufacturer Berk-Tek (New Holland, PA) has developed an enhanced Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair product--the lanmark-1000 cable series. Available through ...
Mark Greenwell has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing at Datacom Technologies (Everett, WA), a provider of network management and test products. He heads Datacom...
Anixter Inc. (Skokie, IL), a provider of integrated communications systems and services, has announced that its Levels `97 program will include connectivity and modular cable ...
Here`s another mystery to ponder: Why did the Gigabit Ethernet Committee vote to approve 50/125-micron optical fiber? Can you imagine the disastrous effect this decision will ...
An open-architecture system for computer equipment is vertically organized to increase storage capacity, simplify cable management, and facilitate system expansion. Components...
A: Truthfully, we all do. The 1997 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Buyer`s Guide Issue has a section on cable-management software (see page 218). Check it out on the World ...
Not too many years ago, as I was entering the world of adolescence, I often envied my next-door neighbor. Eddie was the first kid in the neighborhood to have everything. He bought...
A: Bandwidth is the measure of the information-carrying capacity of an optical fiber. The information-carrying capacity of a transmission medium is normally referred to in units...
Q: Do you know of a good reference for determining cabling distances using Category 5 cable for Token Ring? I need to determine the lengths possible when multiple closets are ...
Before the development of fire-rated poke-throughs, it was necessary to install firestopping material to maintain the fire-retardant capabilities of concrete floors when core-...
When vertical cable-management racks are placed side-by-side, the brackets on the abutting ends of the racks often cannot accommodate the number of cables running through them...
Labels on patch cables often contain smeared or illegible writing. As a result, when these cables are accidentally pulled from their outlets, reinserting them into the proper ...
While most voice/data outlets are placed at an appropriate height on a wall, they often are not strategically placed left or right of center on the wall. Such indiscriminate placement...
Installing a cabling system is a little like baking a cake, according to John A. Siemon, vice president of engineering at The Siemon Co. (Watertown, CT). "With a recipe," he said...
The CF 3000-2.5 strips a stranded wire to the exact length, inserts a ferrule on the wire, and crimps it. The 29-pound machine processes up to 1200 conductors per hour. A digital...
The TW-770 pipe and cable locator is now available with a soft padded carrying case as well as the original hard-shell case. The soft-sided case is significantly smaller than ...
Constructed of steel with a black, baked epoxy powder finish, Light Express 2 interconnect products come equipped with cable management reels. Each product is preloaded with industry...
The enhanced-performance cables now being offered by some manufacturers call for understanding many more electrical properties than has been the case with lower-grade cable.
When introduced in 1995, the lan Design Manual, published by bicsi (Tampa, FL), was the culmination of months of work by the organization`s Engineering and Methods Committee. ...
The Saddle allows for the safe placement of Category 3, Category 5, and fiber-optic cables. The cable hanging system can be used in applications where traditional support devices...
The battery-powered cable cutter cuts 750-mcm hard-drawn cables or 1000-mcm copper and aluminum cables. Its 12V rechargeable battery is rated for 1000 charges. This compact cutter...
The Wrap-Up wire and cable markers provide fast and permanent field identification. Available in widths from 1.5 to 6 inches, the markers fit virtually any size cable or wire ...
The Optic-Gard PE raceway system provides a permanent pathway for future installations, replacements, or upgrades. The device is available in direct-buried and innerduct-rated...
Working Group TR-41.8.1 within the Telecommunications Industry Association (tia--Arlington, VA) is working to categorize the transmission performance of Category 5 cabling for...
The SpecMate center-spine cable tray uses single hangers attached to the center spine rather than a conventional trapeze hanger, so only half the number of hangers is needed, ...
The etrak telecommunications enclosures are compatible with 450- and 500-millimeter-wide equipment as well as 19-inch equipment when used with adapters. Other features include...
The 5/8-inch ldf4.5-50 Heliax cable for wireless applications is also appropriate for long cable runs where low-attenuation is required. This coaxial cable features low-loss foam...
Constructed of translucent vinyl film, JetTab B-117 cable markers suit electrical and telecommunications applications. The labels can be used with inkjet printers, so large quantities...
Cable and wire management straps come in custom widths, lengths, and colors, and can be printed with company logos. Applications for these straps include telecommunications, utility...
The SmartPro network uninterruptible power supply (ups) systems include ups power, PowerAlert Plus power-monitoring software, and cabling in a single box. The rack-mounted units...
