The modular Cen-Tray center-spine cable tray system features separate rungs that lock into place. Because there are no large preformed center spine components, factory-assembled...
A videotape for technicians covers acceptance testing of optical cables from the basic to the most complex methods. How to Perform a Fiber Acceptance Test, the video demonstrates...
Aluminum multimedia service poles have communications and power terminations on the same side of the pole for quick and easy access. The poles offer high-capacity Category 5 cable...
mil-c38999, Series I, II, and III circular connectors have hard plastic interfaces with chamfered conical entries to ensure proper mating of contacts. Fluorosilicone interfacial...
Q-Tel 2032 two-part duct-sealing polyurethane foam seals conduits in manholes, cable vaults, and buildings. It is packaged with the Q-Pak Portable Dispenser, in which the two ...
Part of the CableCat series, the cat425 cloth wrap fastener holds up to 425 4-pair utp or fiber-optic cables and attaches quickly to beams or purlins. Adjustable to 6 inches deep...
Part of the horizontal cabling in typical North American open offices runs through furniture pathways. This makes moving the furniture difficult because it usually involves replacing...
I recently read some things about bicsi (not in your magazine, though) that just do not ring true. I wanted to answer those comments as a concerned member of the bicsi organization...
EZ Prep outside-plant cables feature advanced water-blocking agents that eliminate the need for cleaning buffer tubes in a filled cable. And because the buffer tube material is...
After seven years of development, the 802.11 standard covering wireless local area networks (lans) was ratified by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (ieee-...
emaxx utp enhanced patch cable exceeds Category 5 impedance and structural return-loss specifications to 400 MHz. It is also tia/eia-568a and iso-11801 approved. Featuring 24-...
Model 374 fiber-optic transceiver is compatible with singlemode fiber-optic transmission for distances greater than 9 miles. The unit is 10 Base-FL compatible and can be used ...
bix dvo 4-port outlets for high-density bix terminations work with bix insulation displacement clip (idc) technology combined with printed circuit boards and standard modular ...
Release 2.0 of cane network design, analysis, and simulation software facilitates network design, installation, and changes. The optional IP Planner module allows network administrators...
I wonder about Mysteries No. 1 and 2 [Why doesn`t the FCC enforce its EMI regulations, and what ever happened to low-cost fiber-optic transceivers?] myself. As for Mystery No....
DropCheck meets proposed nec requirements for an automatic shutoff device for powered telephony coaxial drop cable. The device can be used on buried drop cable where 60-hertz ...
Fluke 140 tone probe detects and amplifies audio tones in the 500- to 5000-Hz range. Because only the probe`s tip detects the signal, technicians can easily find the correct cabling...
By now, many cable installers, engineers, and network managers have observed firsthand the performance characteristics of fiber-optic cable in its two main product categories-...
This industry is still in its infancy, compared to the electrical and heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning industries. These established industries have had time to set ...
With possibly as many as 50 manufacturers worldwide now offering wireless local area network (lan) equipment, wireless in-building and interbuilding networking has assumed the...
The Federal Communications Commission (fcc--Washington, DC) has filed an interim standard that specifies Category 3 cable as the minimum requirement for simple wiring in residential...
The mts 5100 multipurpose mini optical time-domain reflectometer provides singlemode and multimode installations, in-service testing, and out-of-band monitoring. The unit features...
In the March 1997 issue of Cabling Installation & Maintenance (page 4), we published a fax-back survey asking readers about the need for a Category 6 cabling designation. In April...
The fot-920 MaxTester combines an automated bidirectional tester with an optical-return-loss tester, a full-duplex talk set, a message exchanger, and a visual fault locator. It...
The Fiber Optic Association (foa--Boston) has initiated a study of the competitiveness of fiber optics in premises cabling. The foa says the purpose of the study is to determine...
Enhancements to the KM6-II subrack system include an embedding kit, kms subrack front-panel frame, and new 4U and 7U subrack assemblies. The embedding kit integrates 19-inch pluggable...
Two coded mark inversion transceivers handle E4 and stm-1 full-duplex data at distances greater than 175 meters on 75-ohm coaxial cable. Transformer coupling is used to match ...
The Fiber U Toolbox now includes tools for terminating singlemode fiber optics in the field. The tool kit comes with tools for installing, testing, splicing, and terminating singlemode...
Pan-Quik LS3 handheld printer creates crisp, clear legends in various sizes and widths (1/4 to 11/2 inches) for wire markers, component labels, and data- communications labels...
In the July 1997 issue (page 5), you talk about the "Four great mysteries of the cabling industry." Your editorial reminded me of Category 5 wiring that is now being employed ...
The F400 product series is a line of light-curable, one-part adhesives for microassembly applications. F401 is a high-refractive index, low-ionic adhesive for optical, fiber-optic...
With more than 150 exhibitors expected to fill the Charlotte Convention Center (Charlotte, NC) for Cabling Installation Expo `97, attendees can expect to see firsthand the cutting...
AirCell plenum-rated (UL-910) 50-ohm coaxial cable features a corrugated outer conductor with flame-retardant pvc jacket. The cable provides maximum attenuation of 2.45 decibels...
Q: I am trying to ascertain whether polyvinyl chloride (pvc) or other halogen-containing insulation is in any real danger of getting superseded in the foreseeable future by non...
Stripmaster wire strippers use knife-type blades with form-ground stripping holes that cleanly remove insulation. The tools handle wire to 7/8 inch (22 mm) and have jaws that ...
A ground fault locator kit (catalog number 62-142) identifies the site of high-resistance, earth-ground faults in underground cable. The kit includes 12V battery-powered pulse...
As usual, I find your editorial interesting and stimulating reading. Your four mysteries are indeed thought-provoking. I can solve one of them, perhaps.
Remember back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when intelligent buildings were all the rage? What ever happened to the intelligent-building movement? It seems to have fizzled...
The 9500 series static-control, anti- fatigue mats and runners have smooth black rubber surfaces bonded to a base of resilient, insulating vinyl and rubber sponge. Both mats and...
ots-300 Express Series includes power meter, light sources, and testers that test and store dual-wavelength power and attenuation measurements simultaneously. Capable of storing...
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 ...
With its 4-inch electrical metallic tubing, the Multi-Gard emt cable raceway system protects and manages cable for inside premise applications. The UL-approved tubing houses a...
A fiber-optic connector cleaner removes dust from ferrule ends. The ferrule end is wiped against the lint-free cloth, and the used cloth section is then torn off to expose a new...
I felt compelled to write concerning the fax-back survey on the need for a Category 6 specification. You will doubtless receive many letters on both sides of the issue, but my...
Two-gang Old Work Boxes from Steel City Union and Bowers have combination screws and steel swing ears so they can be snugly installed on walls from 1/4-inch plywood to 5/8-inch...
An exhibit that is intended to depict the workplace of the future is on display in Seattle, WA, through May 1998. Residing on the twenty-eighth floor of the city`s Columbia Seafest...
Combining four tools in one, the phd Telecommunicator integrates the features of a butt set, hands-free monitor, signal-level meter, and digital multimeter. The lcd shows tone...
Q: A large percentage of our buildings here on station are wired with Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (utp) cable. We know that Category 5 cable is capable of carrying 100 ...
A pin-in-hole table frame accommodates work surfaces from 30 x 30 inches to 36 x 72 inches. Constructed of welded 12-gauge steel, the frame has a scratch-resistant powder coat...
A vocational school in Zanesville, OH, will be the first of many academic institutions throughout the nation to offer bicsi`s (Tampa, FL) Cabling Installation Apprentice program...
The 19-inch Quick Mount cabinet for cables and patch panels comes in six separate boxes and can be transported and handled by one person. With only eight bolts already fixed within...
A baker`s dozen thoughtful readers responded to Cabling Installation & Maintenance`s second reader survey, on cabling industry trends, if one includes the replies to an earlier...
A line of fiber-optic adapter components for singlemode and multimode applications is available in all adapter styles, including ST, SC, FC, ST duplex, SC duplex, and hybrid adapters...
W ith the help of the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (darpa), the next generation of plastic optical fiber (pof) is in the works. darpa recently awarded a $7 million...
Lightweight aluminum housings for electronics systems incorporate sophisticated thermal management, alarm control, and power. The cabinets can be used in ground, roof, and pole...
cpe-12 and cpe-24 fiber-optic enclosures are suitable for use in building entrances, wiring closets, remote hubs, and lan applications. cpe-12 holds 12 fibers, while cpe-24 holds...
rfts tests fibers up to 200 kilometers from a central location. This remote test system automatically monitors a fiber network, performs tests, and detects and locates faults,...
New paper label inserts for outlet and faceplate identification come in sheets of 100 and can be used with most laser printers. The labels are generated using the Labelmark PC...
I believe that the National Electric Code (nec), Article 770, has brought the electricians into the fiber-optic installation world. The National Fire Protection Association has...
DataMax 350 patch cables allow lan premises systems to achieve atm, 100Base-T, and full-duplex protocols. These patch cables provide a minimum attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio of...
With the Dually blade, installers using the D914 impact tool can install Krone and 110-type blocks. The blade offers low insertion force with scissor-cutting action, which protects...
U1900T-Series one-piece cable identification tags come with adjustable-length tie-wraps for quicker cable tagging and reduced parts inventory. The self-laminating feature permanently...
Q: Are any tia/eia (Arlington, VA) standards committees currently developing a standard for the mini-style fiber connector? We are planning to use Panduit`s opti-jack because ...
Model 390 telephone test set for premises wiring installation and repair technicians includes audible ringer, ten-number memory, redial, polarity indication, and high-impedance...
A full-color brochure covers interconnection solutions for multiuser computer applications. Some of the topics covered are multilayer board manufacturing, high-speed cable assemblies...
A full-color catalog covers cable management products for networking and telecommunications applications. The 56-page catalog features technical information, photos, and illustrations...
Advances in automation have introduced a viable alternative to the traditional way of manually polishing multimode optical-fiber ends when terminating connectors in the field....
atm Balun connects 155-megabit-per-second atm hub or adapter cards with 16-Mbit/sec ibm cabling system RJ-45 ports. Only two baluns are needed to make the connection. The device...
Available in three categories--fire alarm, security alarm, and data/electronic--New Generation low-voltage electronic cables feature a ripcord beneath the jacket for easy removal...
netconnect HideAway multimedia communications outlet seamlessly integrates copper, fiber, coaxial cable, or a combination at a single point. Up to four twisted pairs and two optical...
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...
Launched in 1996, Cabling Installation Expo was the first annual "hands-on" trade show to serve the cabling industry. Not only did the event attract more than 120 exhibitors, ...
Used as a replacement for standard duplex receptacles, Sentrex surge receptacles protect electronic equipment from power surges, spikes, and emi/rfi noise. They protect against...
Based on attendees` reactions to last year`s program, bicsi (Tampa, FL) is anticipating another successful Cabling Workshop this fall. Held in conjunction with Cabling Installation...
The U.S. market for multimode fiber-optic cabling in data-communications applications is growing. In fact, Kessler Marketing Intelligence Corp. (Newport, RI) estimates that the...
The Walker Ratchet-Pro floor box is made of polyvinyl chloride and contains an adjustment ring that ratchets into place and eliminates the need for glue during installation. It...
GX-series Subgrouping fiber-optic cable meets the UL-910 tunnel test for 144 fibers within a single jacket without requiring tape wrap, so there is no need to unravel the wrap...
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...
Another question that the editors of Cabling Installation & Maintenance have been examining recently is how our readers handle the buzz of information that assails them every ...
Visio Network Equipment, an add-on solution for designing and documenting local, wide area, and telecommunications networks, offers a library of more than 8000 exact-replica network...
Compatible with both FC and SC connectors, sup-1 singlemode fiber-optic connectors feature preassembled, one-piece crimp technology and funnel-type, factory-radiused ferrules....
"Understanding and Using the otdr" is geared toward technicians and instructors. The video covers the optical time-domain reflectometer`s functions and uses, including acceptance...
Series ilbr attenuators for telephone and cable-TV applications eliminate the use of air gaps, filters, and other types of attenuating techniques, while providing a ? -55 decibel...
Suitable for riser, duct, and aerial environments, freedm/lst optical cables are flame retardant, UV-stabilized, and waterproof. The cables have a loose-tube design to accommodate...
ProShield surge suppressors provide AC surge protection and a configurable three-bay design called traps (transient-reducing add-in peripheral). traps are available for telephone...
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 ...
lanmark-1000 cables are fully characterized for complete power-sum electrical parameters (ps-next, ps-acr, and ps-el fext). The cables use all four twisted pairs in the cable ...
ORMACC multiport rack-mount fiber cabinets patch up to 144 fibers using the flush Mini-Mod modules or 108 fibers with the 45o-exit Mini-Mod modules. The cabinets come in one-,...
One hundred-ohm screened twisted-pair (sctp) cabling, also called foiled twisted-pair cabling, took another step closer to standardization when the latest draft document was sent...
Thomas & Betts (T&B--Memphis, TN), a connector and component manufacturer, has recently acquired two electrical-product manufacturing companies. In June, T&B purchased Electroline...
mps 2000 uninterruptible power supply (ups) isolates sensitive systems from all AC power problems, including blackouts, brownouts, spikes, surges, and line noise. The unit outputs...
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...
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...
Q: I hope you will be able to clarify my understanding of the tia/eia-568a standard. Clause 5.5.1, "Intra and Inter-Building Distances," has an allowance of 5 meters for equipment...
Your editorial in the May 1997 issue ("The high cost of standards-making," page 3) hit a sore spot with me. I have watched many changes to the standards recently that were not...
The Telecommunications Industry Association (tia--Arlington, VA) has promoted five staff members. Cathy Tavarozzo has been named associate vice president of trade shows and conferences...
