The XL line of metal enclosures includes 11 standard models of free-standing enclosures, 4 standard wall- mount enclosures, and 7 models of free-standing and wall-mount racks....
The shape of the T-bar supports in some ceilings can impede a cable pull, and if the cable is pulled with too much force, both the support and cable can be damaged. Also, maneuvering...
A single power/data pole is not always large enough to carry all the power and data cables you want to send through it, and bidding two power/data poles into a job obviously doubles...
When you are core drilling through masonry or concrete above a tile ceiling, gravity will pull the spraying water down toward the tile. The ceiling tiles can become compromised...
Q: TIA 568SC specifies connector and adapter colors as beige = multimode and blue = singlemode. But cables going in and coming out of a line interface unit (liu) adapter are specified...
Q: Which of the eia wiring configurations--T568A or T568B--is the crossed one? I have two patch panels--one of each--and I want to purchase another one identical to one of them...
Q: When the tia TR-41.8.1 working group on commercial cabling talks about hybrid cables, does it mean mixed Category 3 and 5, or mixed fiber-optic and copper cables, or what?
Q: What does the Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance (tia/eia--Arlington, VA) mean when it says that "no more than three horizontal crossconnect...
Deciding what type of cabling system to use when installing or upgrading an optical-fiber local area network (LAN) used to be easy. Pull the cable, then make the myriad intermediate...
If we can believe the market research firms that study the cabling industry--and there`s no reason not to--we have experienced steady double-digit growth for a number of years...
Scope Communications Inc. (Marlboro, MA) has released an upgrade of its Version 5.0 software for the WireScope 155 cable analyzer and Fiber SmartProbe, a continuing step in providing...
Syzygy Network Solutions (Orange, CA) says its California dreamin` is becoming reality. The data-communications company recently announced that it would open the West Coast`s ...
The IS300 Deluxe Telecom Kit contains the TS22 AL data lockout test set with speakerphone and the D914 impact tool, which combines impact and torque. It also includes basic tools...
Many claims and counterclaims have been made about cabling media that are "better" than Category 5. Adding further fuel to the debate is a recent survey indicating that 92% of...
When it comes to cable management, even the simplest alterations to a company`s network support center can present a host of problems. Potential pitfalls abound in practically...
Ganged, right-angle modular jacks (modjacks) can be used in most periph-eral line applications, such as with modems, local area networks, and print-sharing devices. The jacks ...
The opm 6 optical power meter and ols 6 optical light source provide dual-wavelength optical-loss testing on multimode and singlemode fibers. Designed to operate and simultaneously...
The Dust Blaster dst-10 high-pressure aerosol spray cleans dust, dirt, lint, and other particulate matter from electronic components. The spray contains nonflammable compressed...
The AdapToner (AT) Modular Break-out Tone Generator series tests any configuration of pairs in both 6- and 8- position modular jacks and plugs. All units offer a "snag-proof" ...
The Series FCA FC-style adapters have a precision zirconia sleeve to meet ultra-low-loss requirements. These adapters are available with a square flange or a "D" hole mounting...
The HiLite visible red laser source troubleshoots faults on fiber-optic cables in distribution frames, patch panels, splice trays, as well as the deadzones of optical time-domain...
LabelMark/WIN software is an improved version of the Windows-based label design software, LabelMark for DOS. Users have the option of viewing many labels simultaneously as they...
The Aviator Wireless Network is a Windows 95-based peer-to-peer local area network that combines the mobility of wireless RF technology with the power and reliability of a traditional...
The Punchmaster II punchdown tool features impact-absorbing cushioned pads to reduce operator stress and increase gripping capability. The high/low spring actuation setting can...
Velocsity Plus, an enhanced Category 5 plenum product from Cable Systems International (csi) Inc., provides an alternative when the cost and availability of fluorinated ethylene...
Outside-plant fiber-optic cable will now include Corning`s large-effective-area LEAF fiber to improve the performance of high-speed systems and provide capacity to handle future...
Belden Wire & Cable Co., Kent Datacomm, and mod-tap have formed an alliance to offer PowerChannel, an end-to-end, copper-based structured cabling system. The system provides a...
