Volume 5, Issue 10

More on zero-halogen cables

Oct. 1, 1997

Q: Your reply to my question about non-halogen wire and cable is interesting, and I am curious as to how you got the market information--the 1% figure. I always have difficulty...

Cabling Installation

Information on rcdd

Oct. 1, 1997

Q: We have had a management change in my company, and my manager has asked me if I would be willing to become a registered communications distribution designer (rcdd). I am a ...

Home

Eliminating tangles when pulling new cable

Oct. 1, 1997

When the backstring is tied off at a wall at both the pull end and feed end of a conduit, tray, or other piece of cable-routing equipment, cables that are subsequently pulled ...

Connectivity

Terminating fiber-optic cable to quick-connect connectors

Oct. 1, 1997

Fiber-optic connectors that require no epoxy and no polishing--often referred to as "quick-connect" connectors--have grown in popularity and are now widely used. Because a quick...

Cabling Installation

Removing a tile from a drop ceiling

Oct. 1, 1997

After ceiling tiles have been installed, routing horizontal cables can lead to extra work for the installer because he or she has to climb a ladder several times to remove ceiling...

More content from Volume 5, Issue 10

Fiber

Optoelectronics--where photons meet electrons

Oct. 1, 1997

Optoelectronic technology promises higher bandwidth, faster transmission speed, and other benefits for the networks of the future.

Cabling Installation

Provide adequate support for Category 5 horizontal cabling runs

Oct. 1, 1997

Appropriate routing equipment for twisted-pair cable will ensure compliance with installation standards and smooth future moves.

RJ45 UTP & Shielded

Shielded twisted-pair cable fights an uphill battle for market acceptance

Oct. 1, 1997

For a medium that does not represent a significant portion of the North American premises cabling market, shielded twisted-pair (stp) cable has been the topic of much conversation...

Connectivity

Dealing with a power outage

Oct. 1, 1997

If your plant loses power, it is critical to have a plan in place that will enable you to bring it back online. Planning for a power outage is critical because planning, coupled...

Fiber

Fiber to conquer premises data networks?

Oct. 1, 1997

Twisted-pair copper will finally take a back seat in premises applications, according to North American sales projections.

Cabling Installation

Power meters and light sources-- necessary testing tools

Oct. 1, 1997

To test the end-to-end performance of an optical-fiber system, an installer needs two pieces of handheld equipment--a light source and a power meter. The light source, which in...