The MiniMass fully automatic fusion splicer weighs 33/4 pounds and measures 6.8 x 7.3 x 2.6 inches. The splicer offers a typical splice loss of less than 0.05 decibel for identical...
The T-70 Nonmetallic Surface Raceway lets users run power and communications cables together. The raceway is available in single- or multichannel systems. Accessories include ...
The Slimcab 13/4-inch-high cabinet suits desktop or rack-mount applications. Constructed of aluminum, the rack comes in 81/2- and 17-inch widths and 8- and 16-inch depths. The...
The talk set allows two-party communications over a single optical fiber in remote installation areas. The unit is part of the optical verifier test equipment series and includes...
Providing parallel pull, the Aerial Cable Lashing Machine lashes single or multiple installations of copper, fiber, and coaxial cables, and lashes combinations of cable and innerduct...
This 20-unit rack-mounted Ethernet copper-to-fiber converter is available in modules that include 10Base-T to 10Base-FL multimode, 10Base-T to 10Base-FL singlemode, 100Base-T ...
The grooved Optical Fiber Expand-able Bracket accommodates up to six 3-millimeter fiber-optic cables. Each groove within the bracket can hold two cables, and the brackets can ...
The Monitron mct-148 Midpoint Conductance Transducer tests 24- and 48-volt battery strings using a proprietary technology that allows for passive testing online. The monitor can...
The FI720 and FI720C are designed for nondestructive identification of optical traffic on singlemode fiber. The FI720 measures from 0 to -40 decibel relative to milliwatts, and...
The Residential Multimedia Connectivity products provide a single-source solution for integrating audio, video, voice and data-wiring devices. The line includes wallplates, surface...
The PathSeeker fiber-optic database platform software package stores fiber data and lets users track routings by setting up network locations and identifying splice or termination...
The Miracel industrial rack system includes 19-inch basic frames, basic racks, local area network racks, metric-module racks, server racks, and computer racks. The system is available...
The Bradyprinter tht Model 4042 prints high-density bar-code and two- dimensional symbology labels for small identification locations. The printer has a 400-dots-per-inch printhead...
Category 5 110 blocks and accessories are compatible with the manufacturer`s patching and crossconnect products. The new 110 blocks can be configured with 110 insulation displacement...
This 4-pair unshielded twisted-pair interconnection system features a connector with a quadrant-pair-isolation configuration. The configuration provides four discrete signal transmissio...
The tpi 750 atm Tester provides layer-one testing capability for DS-1, DS-3, and optional OC-3c interfaces. It contains a terminate mode for provisioning and troubleshooting, ...
The FTB-300 test system can be used as a stand-alone device or with the manufacturer`s existing equipment. The unit can receive a call while performing a test without interrupting...
Fiber-optic wallplates in the WPL series are flush-mountable with two ST-style connectors. The devices are available for multimode and singlemode applications and are mounted ...
The front-access modular-to-110 patch panel meets Category 5 connecting-hardware specifications and is compatible with other 110 crossconnect-system components. Each panel uses...
Yellow 77 Plus wire-pulling lubricant contains Teflon and maintains stability from 30 degrees to 190 degrees F. The lubricant maintains its paste consistency after drying and ...
The FCP-21l optical-fiber cleaver for left-handed installers is a modification of the manufacturer`s FCP-21. The device weighs 6.3 ounces and has a 1.5 x 2.2-inch footprint. The...
Products in the Rack Mount series of power-distribution devices can be mounted from the front, back, or side of an enclosure. They can be customized to specifications, including...
The Topaz P8 Power Conditioner provides power with inherent surge protection, noise filtering, and bidirectional harmonic filtering. The unit protects equipment from surges of...
Click-On hangers for the manufacturer`s heliax coaxial cable allow cable to be installed in one "click." Each hanger accommodates two runs of cable. The hangers are made of a ...
The micro and mini splice sleeves offer a departure from the traditional 60-millimeter-long x 3.0-mm-diameter (after shrink) fiber-optic splice sleeves. The micro splice sleeve...
This 25-minute video on fiber-optic safety highlights safe handling of fibers, chemicals, and lasers; laser classifications; and installation safety. Installation issues, including...
The Swing Out wall-mounted rack is 18 inches deep and is available in 24- and 47-inch heights. The rack has a 100-pound load-bearing capacity. The manufacturer claims that the...
Network Loop Lubricant is a silicone-enhanced liquid lubricant that can be used on copper, fiber-optic, and coaxial cables. The slow-drying lubricant comes in 1- and 5-gallon ...
Enhanced-performance Category 5 cabling has become the most active project within the Telecommunications Industry Association`s (tia--Arlington, VA) TR-41 User Premises Telecommunicatio...
While most standards in the tele-communications industry are revised infrequently, the commercial building telecommunications standard, ansi/tia/ eia-568a, is more of a living...
DATALAN 350 unshielded twisted- pair cable has been sweep-tested to 350 megahertz. The cable is tested for return loss, near-end crosstalk, attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio, pair...
The Broadband Intra-office dsx module integrates the repeater function to handle crossconnects to 450 feet. The module fits into the manufacturer`s Broadband Connectivity System...
The D 387 clamping fixture was designed for testing individually shielded twisted-pair cables at frequencies to 600 megahertz. The device is an option for the manufacturer`s cms...
The FCR rack-mount six- and eight-pack distribution cabinets suit optical patch panel and interconnection applications. They are made of 16-gauge, cold-rolled steel covered with...
These large-radius fittings are new to the MediaTrak Nonmetallic Raceway system. They have molded bases that eliminate miter-cutting of raceway corners and meet National Electrical...
These singlemode, factory-terminated, angled-physical-contact cable assemblies are available with SC or FC connectors. FC assemblies come with either a 2- or a 2.15-millimeter...
This short-form catalog contains the manufacturer`s RF connectors and accessories for voice and data transmission. The 44-page catalog features nine series of connectors, such...
The 25XT distance-measurement multimeter and capacitance meter combination provides component inspection and audio/visual, cell-phone, and antenna matching. The device also measures...
Multi-Tool I Kit and Multi-Tool II Kit fit in a pocket or hang from a belt. Multi-Tool I Kit includes the sog Paratool, a Mini Maglite, and a four-in-one screwdriver with two ...
This universal lab interface module is designed as a plug-in, general-purpose interface for the manufacturer`s handheld and benchtop bit-error-rate testers. The module allows ...
OptiDuct multicell innerduct allows installation of up to six fiber-optic cables in a 4-inch PVC duct. The device is made of polyethylene and is available in single-, two-, or...
The LightCrimp Mini Tool Kit contains the tools necessary for terminating the manufacturer`s line of LightCrimp ST-style epoxyless fiber-optic connectors. It includes a crimp ...
The fibercat pneumatic cabling caterpillar is an enhancement of the manufacturer`s pkr 60 cable blow-in system. The unit accommodates narrow starting pits and can be used with...
I was browsing through the MilesTek catalog recently and noticed that at least two of the handy ideas that Cabling Installation & Maintenance has published in its Installer Tips...
This series of composite drop and distribution cables combines the manufacturer`s 75-ohm coaxial cable and unshielded twisted-pair cable within a single jacket. Part no. 6DE0A...
The FiberExpress series of rack-mount, fiber-optic patch panels includes four models. Each model contains interchangeable adapter strips for SC, duplex SC, ST, and FC connectors...
The Star power-sum connector allows for simultaneous voice, data, and video transmission on the same connector. The device loads from the front into the manufacturer`s existing...
The SunSet STS-1 full-featured handheld test set tests STS-1, DS-3, and DS-1 circuits. Features include auto configuration, graphic display, menu-driven operation, and optional...
Fluke (Everett, WA), an electronic test-equipment manufacturer, has signed a license agreement with Cisco Systems Inc. (Menlo Park, CA) that provides Fluke with access to proprietary...
When the bicsi Institute offers its class schedule this fall, attendees will notice the addition of three new courses--Wireless Telecommunications Networks, Fiber Optic System...
A bill that would require Massachusetts telecommunications installers to be licensed by the state and report to the state Board of Electrical Examiners has resulted in the resurrection...
Congratulations on the excellent editorial written by Arlyn S. Powell, Jr., in the June 1997 issue, "The high cost of standards-making." I find the information in Cabling Installation...
Although my electronic-mail address has been plastered all over Cabling Installation & Maintenance for almost two and a half years, it is only within the last couple of months...
While product manufacturers continue to joust over whether the copper or fiber-optic cabling medium best provides the high bandwidth users will require, cabling contractors and...
The Fast Ethernet Notebook Sniffer Analyzer runs on a standard notebook personal computer. The analyzer automatically determines a network`s speed and analyzes 10-megabit-per-...
Q: I read your response in the May 1997 issue (see page 50) to Donald Wilson`s question on Integrated Services Digital Network and Category 5 wiring. I also noticed you mentioned...
If the current buzz about Gigabit Ethernet sounds familiar, it should. The emerging ieee 802.3 standard specification is merely the latest in a long line of local area network...
Q: On page 44 of the April 1997 issue of Cabling Installation & Maintenance, you responded to a question concerning stranded versus solid cable attenuation. I have known since...
Q: I have been working in the design and installation of structured cabling for many years and have experience with unshielded and shielded twisted-pair cable and fiber-optic ...
Q: We have a question about cable stress due to tie wraps and bridle rings. What types of cable-support mechanisms are available to eliminate stress and kinking with Category ...
Q: I attended the "Do we need zone cabling?" panel discussion at the bicsi conference in June. I left with the message that individual 4-pair drops were a better design choice...
Q: My boss chuckled recently when he read your suggestion about using all Category 5 cable throughout an installation instead of using both Category 3 and Category 5. You stated...
When someone installs a patch cord in a management system, typically little, if any, attention is paid to patch-cord routing. After all, patching is by its nature a task to be...
When feeding fish tape through conduit, you can run up against some unavoidable obstacles--a couple of 90o turns or previously installed cables--that make it difficult to push...
Pushing cable across open spaces, such as in a dropped ceiling, generally requires the use of supplier-provided push rods. Because these rods can be attached to each other, they...
The FF-1 fault locator kit for singlemode optical fiber contains a visual fault locator, optical-fiber identifier, and singlemode-fiber otdr principal fault locator in a carrying...
The caddy CableCat fastener has been redesigned to allow for attachment to ceiling wires and grid. The cap-hook fastener holds up to sixteen 4-pair unshielded twisted-pair or ...
The DSP-2000 CableAnalyzer digital tester includes an automatic fault-isolation capability not available in previous models. The device tests the cabling link from workstation...
The vcs-20a talk set has a dynamic range up to 50 dB on its 1310- and 1550-nm versions. The unit features full-duplex digital transmission, stable light source, and 2-kHz detection...
These three capstans fit the manufacturer`s fiber-optic cable puller. The 30- and 50-inch-diameter capstans are available for fiber-optic cable pulling, while the 12-inch-diameter...
Handheld Asynchronous Transfer Mode analyzers can be used on local-area and wide-area networks. Features include automatic testing and discovery modes, switched virtual circuit...
The Smart-ups XLT uninterruptible power supply provides 208- and 120-volt AC power output. Both the 1400 model and the 2200 model can accept up to 10 additional battery packs....
Each product in the 19-inch wrk series of network enclosures includes removable side panels with handles, a solid locking rear door, a removable vented roof panel, and leveling...
The TFS3031 TekRanger 2 mini otdr allows IntelliTrace measurements to be traceable to nist standards. This model includes improvements over the previous model in the areas of ...
POLY 221 LT is constructed of polyolefin and shrinks at 90 degrees C. The tubing`s shrink ratio is 2:1. Tubing comes in diameters ranging from 3/64 to 3 inches and is packed in...
The upstation gxt uninterruptible power supply is available in 700- and 1000-volt-ampere sizes for 120V AC applications. The power supply comes in a mini-tower design and includes...
In open offices, workstation outlets are often installed under the desk or below the work surface, making them difficult to work on. This setup also makes the outlets prone to...
The GX series of tight-buffered subgrouping fiber cables can be manufactured with 12 to more than 800 multimode or singlemode fibers separated into subgroups within a single jacket...
The Mini MT duplex connector intermates multiple fibers and interfaces two fibers to a full-duplex transceiver module. It measures 7 x 10 millimeters and can be used with multimode...
The Narrowcast Isolation Amplifier 1800 combines narrowcast and broadband signals in broadband networks. The device integrates radio-frequency signal-combination and isolation...
The Power Administrator 800 brings control of individual power receptacles to the network administrator`s desktop. The device comes with a serial port for software configuration...
The HRSR series of harnessing grommets manufactured by XL Technologies is available in five color-coded sizes to fit connector backshell sizes 8 to 24. The re-enterable, heat-...
Version 2.0 of the Interlink Label system suits premises wiring identification. The Windows-based software produces labels for identifying stations, ports, and front and rear ...
F1-2-3 high-temperature epoxy adhesive provides a three-step color change that signals proper curing. The components are light yellow when unmixed, light green when mixed, and...
The OmniHawk 4/16 is a self-configuring copper-to-fiber converter. It supports Category 3, 4, and 5 cable and reaches distances to 1145 feet on Category 5 at 16 megabits per second...
Redesigned for use with the manufacturer`s Walkerduct in-floor wire-management systems, these junction boxes are available with round or square cover plates in standard and heavy...
The Mighty Mo 110D cable-management rack includes front- and rear-mounting capability that allows for a maximum of 9000 pairs and mounts 300- and 100-pair blocks. The unit will...
