The devil is in the detail
12 December, 2012When Lanec Services was asked to “tidy up” a five-year-old comms room install for a Victorian Government department, the decision to use self-tracing leads was a fairly obvious one. As with many IT installations, the project had grown unchecked over time and would likely require that cables be added, moved or removed altogether in the future.
Cardinal Components frequency data communications oscillators
04 December, 2012Cardinal Components has released a dedicated line of fixed-frequency data communications oscillators. The COL and COP Series with integrated phase noise from 1.8 to 20 MHz is <90 fs and the 12 kHz to 20 MHz is <3 ps.
Fitel S123M12 Ribbon Fusion Splicer
03 December, 2012The Fitel S123M12 Ribbon Fusion Splicer is a compact, handheld device suitable for FTTX, LAN, backbone, long-haul installations and challenging locations, all while maintaining splicer performance. Single- to 12-ribbon fibre splicing can be achieved with this machine and it also offers a Splice-On-Connector (SOC) solution.
Phoenix Contact CES cable entry system
03 December, 2012The CES cable entry system from Phoenix Contact allows preassembled cables to be routed into control cabinets in a safe and space-saving manner. The cut-outs and mounting dimensions of the CES system match the standard dimensions of heavy-duty plug connectors, which are installed in the control cabinet in a standard manner.
TE Connectivity Quick Termination Technology program
19 November, 2012The Quick Termination Technology program from TE Connectivity outlines the connectivity process of structured cabling solutions for new installers and covers all aspects of cable installation, termination, connection, certification and testing.
A structured solution
13 November, 2012MMCSA had found that it had outgrown its existing phone system, which lacked desired contemporary features. An additional driver was the requirement for a new wing to house staff, after administrative consolidation of the group. After investigating a number of options, MMCSA CEO Marcia Fisher decided on a system proposed by A-COM Solutions.
Ethernet-to-fibre converters
29 October, 2012The Moxa PTC-101-M12 series ethernet-to-fibre media converters eliminate the need for additional wiring and support IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u/x protocols.
Olex performance cable handbook app
25 October, 2012The Olex Handbook just got handier, with the release of the Handbook App, suitable for smartphones and tablets.
Canare ethernet cable RJC5E-4P-WJ
22 June, 2012Canare ethernet cable model RJC5E-4P-WJ is capable of transmission distances of up to 110 m, according to EtherSound.
VSS Monitoring traffic delivery systems
19 October, 2011 byUpgrading a network from 1G to 10G often means buying all new tools to have adequate monitoring and to avoid oversubscription. That is not the case with VSS Monitoring, which allows 10G networks to be monitored by 1G tools - avoiding costly and disruptive upgrades.
Anritsu S332E Site Master with indoor/outdoor mapping and AM/FM/PM demod and analysis
28 September, 2011 byAvailable to rent, the Anritsu S332E Site Master with indoor/outdoor mapping and AM/FM/PM demod and analysis measures return loss, VSWR, cable loss and distance-to-fault. It is also used for indoor/outdoor coverage mapping by wireless service providers, contractors, aerospace and defence, military and public safety.
The latest developments in PoE technology: PoE Plus
31 May, 2011An industry-wide Power over Ethernet standard was officially ratified in 2003 with IEEE 802.3af, and since then the use of Power over Ethernet technology has rapidly grown around the world in many industries and applications.
The Importance of IPv6 testing - the number of the beast
20 April, 2011 byWhile service providers fret about the end of IPv4 addresses, how should the enterprise IT team prepare for IPv6? Alan Way International Business Development Manager at Spirent Communications explains
Turck CAT6 RJ45 field-wireable connectors
16 March, 2011 byThe category 6 RJ45 field-wireable connectors provide a simple and secure way to extend an ethernet cable in the field. Whether connecting a peripheral device, repairing/replacing a cable link or extending the network cable, the field wireable allows an on-site assembly with no special tools for up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks.
Siemon category 6A Z-Max solid cords
16 March, 2011 byThe category 6A Z-Max solid cords can be used in high-performance consolidation points and cross connects as an equipment cord.
