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 BICSI Releases Newest Edition of theTelecommunications Distribution Methods Manual | |||||||||||||||||
| This news has been published 14 Dec 2007 |
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Tampa, FL, USA, May 6, 2003 BICSI, a telecommunications association, will publish the 10th edition of its popular Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) on May 30, 2003. The TDMM is a valuable resource for those who design telecommunications infrastructure in commercial and multi-dwelling residential buildings. Containing a complete overview of telecommunications distribution, the TDMM takes the reader from design through construction, installation, and maintenance. First published in 1980, the manual is updated every three years to provide the latest information on techniques, methodologies, codes, and standards. It is the basis for the exam for BICSI’s prestigious Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDDâ) designation. The TDMM is written and edited by many talented subject matter experts under the direction of BICSI’s Technical Information & Methods Committee. “The new TDMM follows the BICSI tradition of providing up-to-date comprehensive material that is vendor-neutral and standards-based,” says James R. (Ray) Craig, RCDD/LAN Specialist and committee chair during work on the 10th edition. “This edition is global friendly with more international terms and standards,” said Craig. Indexed and illustrated, the two-volume manual includes 22 chapters and glossary with more than 1700 pages. There are over 420 diagrams and drawings of telecommunications systems as well as more than 250 charts and tables with details on specifications, requirements, descriptions, and procedures. The 10th edition TDMM is available in an easily referenced three-ring binder set or on CD-ROM, and sells to BICSI members US$179 and US$329 to nonmembers. ## Headquartered in Tampa, FL, USA, BICSI is a professional, not-for-profit telecommunications association that serves nearly 20,000 members in more than 90 countries around the world. BICSI offers courses, conferences, publications, and professional registration programs for telecommunications distribution designers and installers. For more information, contact BICSI at 800-242-7405 (toll free USA/Canada) or +1 813-979-1991 or visit www.bicsi.org. Contact: BICSI Michael S. McCahey Marketing Manager 301-371-0575 mmccahey@bicsi.org | |||||||||||||||||
New Standardized Fiber Supports 10Gb Data Rates | |||||||||||||||||
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Transmitting 10 gigabit per second data rates up to 300 meters using 850nm optics is possible on a new standardized 50/125m fiber that is laser-optimized, the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) announced today. That fiber is now supported by the newly approved first addendum to the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 (buy now) standard. The addendum, TIA/EIA 568-B.3-1, "Additional Transmission Performance Specifications for 50/125µm Optical Fiber Cables," sets the performance parameters for this cabled fiber. Additionally, the 50/125µm fiber is supported for premises cabling in TIA/EIA-568-B.1 through its many references. "The new addendum was developed in conjunction with the emerging 10Gb/s applications in Ethernet and fibre channel so that this fiber could support these applications in commercial building cabling networks," said Bob Jensen, chair of TIA TR 42. The multimode fibers specified prior to the release of the additional fiber specifications within this addendum will support 10Gb/s data rates but only for shorter distances. The new fiber type, "850nm Laser Optimized 50/125µm," supports the IEEE 802.3ae 10 gigabit Ethernet standard and the emergent 10 gigabit fibre channel standard to the full 300 meter distance of premises building backbone distributed and centralized cabling architectures. The addendum specifies the fiber performance requirements so that it will support the 10Gb/s laser-based applications as well as legacy laser- and LED-based applications. Jensen continued, "Because this fiber also supports the applications available today, such as fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) and gigabit Ethernet, it is a natural extension of the recognized fiber types in TIA-568-B.3 and TIA-568-B.1." | |||||||||||||||||
TIA Approves Building Automation Cabling Standard | |||||||||||||||||
| This news has been published 14 Dec 2007 |
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The TR-42.1 Commercial Building Cabling Subcommittee of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) recently announced the publication of ANSI/TIA/EIA-862, "Building Automation Systems Cabling Standard for Commercial Buildings." This document specifies a generic cabling system for building automation systems (BAS) used in commercial buildings that will support a multi-product, multi-vendor environment. The standard also provides information that may be used for the design of BAS products for commercial enterprises. BAS are typically used for controlling building systems such as fire alarm, security and access control, energy management and other “low-voltage” systems. Examples include closed circuit television; electronic door control; heating, ventilating, air conditioning; lighting/power control; audio/video paging; service/equipment alarms and non-voice/data communications. The purpose of this standard is to enable the planning and installation of a structured cabling system for BAS applications used in new or renovated construction of commercial buildings and campuses. This document establishes performance, topology and technical criteria for various cabling system configurations for accessing and connecting BAS equipment and devices. | |||||||||||||||||
S-Video Balun Simplifies Audio-Video Cabling | |||||||||||||||||
| This news has been published 14 Dec 2007 |
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World's Most Compact S-Video Balun MONTREAL, CANADA - NHCsCommunications, a recognized leader for its MuxLab connectivity solutions, announces its new VideoEase S-Video Balun (part#500016) for the audio-video, presentation and multimedia markets. The S-Video Balun allows conventional S-Video to be replaced by standard Category 5 twisted pair in point-to-point S-Video connections. Used in pairs, the S-Video Balun allows up to 1000 feet (300m) to be achieved via Category 5 twisted pair cable. The S-Video Balun is a more cost-effective solution because it eliminates the need to install bulky and expensive S-Video cable. Totally passive and requiring no power supply; the S-Video Balun saves cabling costs in point-to-point S-Video connections, without sacrificing picture quality. For example, on a 500 foot S-Video connection, the customer can save up to 50% in material cost alone versus using traditional S-Video cable. The S-Video Balun helps streamline cabling wherever S-Video is used; video-conferencing, presentation and projection systems, MPEG video players, game machines, video advertising, tradeshow demonstrations, podium presentation systems, PC-training, airline information systems, courtroom video arraignment, home audio-video systems, medical monitoring displays and CCTV security and surveillance. The product’s advanced design allows normal S-Video distance limitations to be exceeded thereby opening up new applications and eliminating the need for expensive video amplifiers or boosters. Furthermore the excellent noise and crosstalk immunity of the product allows S-Video and other low voltage signals to co-exist under multipair Cat 5 cable without affecting image quality. S-Video programming can then be effectively distributed via existing structured cabling systems. Unlike other similar products, NHC’s S-Video Balun connects directly to the S-Video equipment, eliminating the need for additional S-Video jumper cables. The S-Video Balun (500016) features one (1) S-Video connector and one (1) RJ45 connector. The S-Video Balun works in conjunction with PCs, laptops, notebooks, LCD projectors, DVD players, digital video recorders (DVR), VCRs, satellite receivers, video switchers, video servers, splitters, boosters, scan converters and other equipment that supports S-Video. The S-Video Balun also works in conjunction with NHC’s VideoEase Audio-Video Distribution Hub (500200) for a total S-Video cabling distribution system via Cat 5 twisted pair cable. Schools, for example can use the S-Video Balun with the Audio-Video Hub to distribute S-Video programming to several classrooms via pre-existing twisted pair cable. The product comes with an Installation Guide. An Application Guide in .pdf format is also available on request. The Suggested List Price of the S-Video Balun (500016) is USD$35.00 per balun and is available immediately. For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.muxlab.com. | |||||||||||||||||
ADC Introduces Category 6 Solutions | |||||||||||||||||
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ADC (http://www.adc.com) today announced the availability of Enteraprise(TM) Category 6 Solutions, a line of structured connectivity products for twisted pair that provides Category 6 transmission performance for data, video and voice applications. The new line includes modular jacks, patch cords, patch panels and work area outlets that have been designed and qualified to 250 MHz in component, link and channel performance. The Enteraprise system will be on display at the BICSI Trade Show and Conference, booth No. 4, January 16-20, in Orlando, Fla. Surrounding the Enteraprise offer is a 25-year warranty as well as trained Certified Enteraprise Value-Added Resellers (VARs) throughout North America who install and maintain Enteraprise solutions. For more information, visit http://www.adc.com | |||||||||||||||||
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