Volume 8, Issue 1

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Get instant access to a year`s worth of events, from cabling industry conferences to training activities, with the Calendar Section of Cabling Installation & Maintenance`s Website...
Jan. 1, 2000
The PM-1600 high-speed power meter is suitable for R&D, qualification or production testing of fiber-optic components, and characterization of optical switches. With a choice ...
Jan. 1, 2000
PowerAlert software for Mac computers allows users to view operating conditions, load, capacity, and other vital uninterruptible-power-supply (UPS) information. The software performs...
Jan. 1, 2000
As befits the first BICSI conference in the year 2000, "New roads, new horizons" is the theme of this year`s winter conference, to be held Jan. 17 to 20 in Orlando, FL, at Disney...
Jan. 1, 2000
The residential cabling market is taking off, and a new BICSI course reflects this reality. Acknowledging the fact that residential telecommunications cabling is now being installed...
Jan. 1, 2000
How to integrate voice, video, and data in the outside plant, keeping pace with burgeoning wireless demand, and providing high-speed bandwidth in the "last mile" were among the...
Jan. 1, 2000
My favorite TV commercial lately is the one from Nike where the guy is jogging through a downtown area on what is obviously New Year`s Day of the year 2000. How can you tell? ...
Jan. 1, 2000
In your November 1999 article about small-form-factor (SFF) connectors and sponsors ("TIA to re-evaluate SFF connectors," page 80), the LC from Lucent Technologies was not included...
Jan. 1, 2000
I wanted to share some observations about the cover of the November 1999 issue of Cabling Installation & Maintenance. You will notice a number of things are missing from the picture...
Jan. 1, 2000
CI&M`s salary survey at www.cable-install.com features the complete set of responses submitted for the Special Report in our September 1999 issue. This must-see listing includes...
Jan. 1, 2000
In the information age, telecommunications and data communications are the lifeblood that fuels business growth. Carrying this vital flow of information are complex networks of...
Jan. 1, 2000
K-Tape for Brother P-Touch labeling systems is suitable for office and industrial users. The tape has strong adhesive and is UV-resistant so the labels resist peeling and fading...
Jan. 1, 2000
Now that Y2K has come and gone (you`re still with us, right?), you can turn all those get-the-bugs-out plans into something constructive--a quick and efficient system upgrade....
Jan. 1, 2000
Visit www.cable-install.com, and you`ll discover there`s more to Cabling Installation & Maintenance than valuable reading. Learn about our four-part cable-pulling series that ...
Jan. 1, 2000
Are you listed in the Cabling Installation & Maintenance Contractor`s Directory? Find out how you can get your company listed. Contractors listed are searchable by company name...
Jan. 1, 2000
Stay on top of the changes and innovations in the cabling industry by checking the weekly news headlines at www.cable-install.com. You`ll get updates on the industry news and ...
Jan. 1, 2000
Check out www.cable-install.com to learn more about Erico`s box/conduit hanger assembly, along with dozens of other cabling tools of the trade. Cabling Installation & Maintenance...
Jan. 1, 2000
This month`s column is a little different, which is fitting for the first one of the new millennium. So I`ve dusted off my crystal ball and taken a look into the future. My thoughts...
Jan. 1, 2000
Comparing Category 5, multimode, or other products, use the 1999 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Buyer`s Guide issue to narrow your choices. You can peruse it online at www...
Jan. 1, 2000
Find out who took home top honors in this year`s Readers` Choice IQ Awards contest. We asked readers to judge products and services based on their innovation, impact, importance...
Jan. 1, 2000
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Trying to keep track of what each wire does within a building`s infrastructure can be difficult and time-consuming.
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Running cable through a roof truss that is only 10 to 12 feet from the floor, with no room to set up a tall ladder, can be problematic.
Jan. 1, 2000
Fiber-optic adapters are now available as patch-panel components and preloaded configurations. They come in ST and duplex SC versions for singlemode and multimode fiber cable ...
Jan. 1, 2000
The Synergy line of low-profile wallplates was developed with the goal of contemporary aesthetic appeal in high-technology environments where the plates will complement rather...
Jan. 1, 2000
The Tec-Cut pliers kit includes a 5-inch diagonal oval head cutter, long chain nose with cutter for reaching into confined working spaces, needle-nose pliers for pickup and wire...
Jan. 1, 2000
The IC110 punchdown tool includes a 110-style blade, as well as a 66-style blade that stores in the tool`s handle. Providing a nonslip grip, the tool can be set for high or low...
Jan. 1, 2000
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The Kennedy Space Center`s unique video-distribution needs drove the move from a copper to a fiber-optic network.
Jan. 1, 2000
The Model T410 multimode fiber-optic certification test set, a member of the Turbotest 400 series, tests multimode fiber length and loss at 850/1300 nano-meters. It generates ...
Jan. 1, 2000
The Mighty Mo 3 cable-management system allows end users to integrate rack systems into the complete cabling infrastructure at the crossconnect and provides flexibility as well...
Jan. 1, 2000
SatWipes clean optical fibers and connectors. The wipes are presaturated with 100% isopropyl alcohol for maximum cleaning effectiveness and are individually dispensed through ...
Jan. 1, 2000
The Progressive Electronics Inc. AdapToner speeds service calls and combines the functions of a tone generator with a modular breakout adapter. It lets you send tone on any pair...
Jan. 1, 2000
The flexible RB-series fiber-optic ribbon cable is suitable for use in high-density patch panels and for running to workstations. Ranging from four to 12 fibers, the cables can...
Jan. 1, 2000
The Model CDX440 converts the signal of any Pelco 15- or 21-bit Coaxitron-based system for extended operation over twisted-pair cable or RF wireless systems. The unit decodes ...
Jan. 1, 2000
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With cable performance more critical than ever, particularly with the advent of high-speed networking standards like Gigabit Ethernet, cable installers are required to perform...
Jan. 1, 2000
Several enhancements have been incorporated into the company`s singlemode fiber, the first of which is a reduced mode-field diameter from 9.3 to 9.2 microns along with a tightened...
Jan. 1, 2000
The PowerPlay is an H.323-compliant digital multimedia system for transport over any Internet-protocol-based network. The system provides videoconferencing and collaboration capabilitie...
Jan. 1, 2000
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An old building can be given a new soul, but only after design and engineering are pushed to their limits.
Jan. 1, 2000
The McBasic 10/100 series of copper-to-fiber media converters supports 10- and 100-megabit-per-second full- and half-duplex Ethernet local-area and wide-area networks. The converters...
Jan. 1, 2000
iView management application software provides a graphical user interface that allows local-area- and wide-area-network administrators to monitor and control critical functions...
Jan. 1, 2000
The Versa-Trak power pole enables installation of power, voice, and data with no cutting or drilling. The device is UL-listed and ISO-9001 certified and features positive mechanical...
Jan. 1, 2000
The Dual 42 DSX-1 panel provides 84 DSX-1 terminations in 7 inches of vertical rack space. The pack gives users all of the traditional DSX functions such as monitoring, patching...
Jan. 1, 2000
The WallReady one-piece self-contained communications faceplate requires no assembly or additional mounting hardware. The faceplate requires no metal frame or fastening bracket...
Jan. 1, 2000
opticom fiber-distribution rack-mount enclosures accept opti-jack fiber-optic connector modules, ST simplex adapters, or SC simplex and duplex adapters. Designed for high-density...
Jan. 1, 2000