Home learning

Asheridge Communications has introduced a home networking training course for electrical contractors. Aimed at newcomers to the market, the one-day course covers the fundamentals of voice, data, audio, cctv, tv and home cinema design, installation and integration. It focuses on the key system solutions available and gives an analysis of the market opportunities.

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Blade runner

Siemon has launched an augmented version of its BladePatch patch cord.

The 10 G 6 A F/UTP BladePatch is RJ45-style and can be inserted and removed without the need to depress an external latch. As part of a 10 G 6 A F/UTP channel, it meets or exceeds all pending 10GBASE-T standard requirements, including alien crosstalk parameters.

Designed to work with most RJ45-style outlets or patch panels, its ideal use is with blade servers. It has a slim boot for tight side-stackability.

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Network closed

Enclosure Solutions has introduced the IMnet II, an updated version of its first enclosure to be designed for the networking market.

The X frame design means that cables do not have to be threaded through a frame, so runs through the building can be positioned first, with the cabinet then being offered up and the breakouts connected, reducing installation time.

Cables can be laid into the cabinet through three separate apertures, allowing 3D cabling throughout the rack.

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Six of the best

Brand-Rex has launched an Augmented Category 6/Class EA product set. Compatible with Cat 6 (Class E) and Cat 5e (Class D) solutions, it is also designed to comply with the forthcoming IEC Class EA and TIA 568B.2-10 standards that support the new 10GBASE-T Ethernet protocol.

The 10GPlus solution includes a range of shielded and unshielded cables, jacks, panel and patch cords, plus a new ‘reuleaux' triangle shaped UTP cable. This shape was chosen to minimise the cable's diameter while addressing the issues of alien crosstalk.

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Ideal tester

Ideal Industries has added the Lantek 6A to its series of handheld test equipment. The cable tester is fully compliant with the draft Category 6a standard. It operates at frequencies of up to 500 MHz enabling it to fully certify Category 6a installations. It uses Ideal's patented measurement system allowing standard patch cords to be used for link testing instead of bulky and expensive test adapters.

The unit's DUALmode test function allows two different certification tests to be performed simultaneously on the same cable.

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Patch protection

Dehn UK has launched a patch cable with built-in surge protection for use in Category 6 cabling systems.

Dehn Patch protects to EN 50173 for voltages up to 48 V. It can be used in shielded and unshielded networks and in existing systems like Gigabit Ethernet and ISDN as well as VoIP. Up to 24 can be installed and integrated in a 19 inch rack.

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor