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Yokogawa releases entry level OTDR
Yokogawa has added an entry level model , the AQ1000 , to its range of optical time domain reflectometre ( OTDR ) test instruments .
The new instrument joins the existing mid-range AQ1200 series and the high end AQ7280 series , and is specifically designed to increase the productivity of field personnel working on the installation and deployment of optical access networks such as fibre-to-the-home ( FTTH ): the so-called ‘ last mile ’ to consumers ’ premises .
Terry Marrinan , vice-president of the T & M Business Unit at Yokogawa T & M Europe and Asia Pacific , said , ‘ The worldwide use of these optical access networks is increasing dramatically as telecom operators lay new FTTH network structure is to cope with increase in consumer demand for “ superfast ” broadband and high definition TYV services .
‘ This means that , as optical fibres replace the copper cables to each household , more and more installers will be working on fibre optic deployment over the last mile .’
Mr Marrinan added , ‘ FTTH installers do not need high end OTDRs capable of measuring over hundreds of kilometres in the core network . Instead , they will need affordable OTDRs equipped with all the features that can make their job easier and faster : Instruments like the Yokogawa AQ1000 .’ For further information visit : www . yokogawa . com
ExtraHop heralds new era for analytics
ExtraHop announced several major platform enhancements as part of version 6.2 . These upgrades , supported by analytics , provide IT teams situational insight and forensic capabilities required to make informed , data driven decisions .
The ExtraHop Platform ’ s analytics-first workflow now scales to deliver 40Gb / s linerate continuous packet capture , while flexible licensing models for storage eliminate the data tax for extended look back , saving up to 50 per cent over traditional network performance monitoring and diagnostics ( NPMD ) tools .
With the latest updates , ExtraHop said it flips the traditional network analytics model on its head ith an analytics-first approach that delivers real time visibility into the performance , availability , and security of every IT system , from the edge to the cloud .
IT teams can easily and rapidly be investigated from high level performance metrics to individual transactions to packets in a matter of clicks rather than hours . The following new capabilities are included in ExtraHop version 6.2 .
Jesse Rothstein , ExtraHop ’ s chief technology officer and cofounder , said , ‘ Modern IT demands analytics that are real time , at scale , as well as intelligent , actionable , and predictive . This is a new era for analytics , and ExtraHop continues to push the envelope far beyond legacy NPMD products .’ For further information visit : www . extrahop . com
IP20 versions of ecosine evo passive harmonic filters now available from Schaffner
Schaffner has introduced an IP20 enclosed version of its ecosine evo range of compact modular passive harmonics filters .
Designed to meet the most demanding of harmonic mitigation tasks this new generation of filters guarantees compliance with the toughest requirements of IEEE-519 and other stringent international power quality standards .
Already available in a standard IP00 version the Schaffner ecosine FN 3440 , FN 3450 and FN 3452 filters can now be specified with an IP20 enclosure , including finger guard , providing protection from solid objects approximately 12mm in size , such as adult fingers .
Schaffner ecosine eco filters are designed for use with three-phase diode and thyristor rectifier systems and achieving a THID ≤ 5 % without an additional DC-link choke included in the drive .
Optional modules include a fan with or without an auxiliary power supply , trap disconnect jumper and RC damper modules . For further information visit : www . myecosine . com
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