TEST EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
TE Connectivity launches RJ-45 jacks with integrated magnets
TE Connectivity has launched a range of RJ-45 jacks with integrated magnetics , specifically for industrial applications .
TE ’ s standard portfolio includes 1 × 1 straight and R / A , 1 × 2 , and 2 × 1 form factors , tab up and tab down , and jacks with and without LEDs . These new RJ-45 jacks support voltage mode as well as current mode PHY chips , providing customers with solutions for almost every industrial Ethernet application , like programmable logic controllers ( PLCs ), motion controllers and high-end industrial computers .
TE ’ s RJ-45 jacks with integrated magnetics are made specifically for the industrial market and have a product lifecycle aligned with the industrial applications , lowering maintenance costs drastically .
Ruud van den Brink , product manager at TE , said , ‘ As automation and the need for connectivity increases in factories worldwide , our engineers continue to develop reliable solutions for industrial Ethernet applications that help customers improve connectivity , reduce downtime and are more cost effective .
‘ TE ’ s RJ-45 jacks with integrated magnetics along with our field installable industrial RJ- 45 cable plugs offer customers an integrated solution that is engineered for that harsh industrial environment .’ For further information visit : www . te . com
Choosing the right care plan
To give installers complete protection from unforeseen costs , Ideal Networks has launched the new Sapphire Care Plan which helps minimise costs and maximise productivity when using LanTEK II / III cable certifiers .
In order to guarantee a low cost of ownership , selected replaceable wear parts are free with the Sapphire Care Plan . Installers can choose one replacement parts package every year , with options including permanent link adapter tips , CAT6A reference patch cords , CAT6 / 5e channel adapters , CAT6A channel adapter or batteries for the LanTEK II / III .
To maintain accuracy and compliance with international technical standards , such as ISO IEC 61935-1 and TIA 1152 , annual calibration is also included at no extra cost , alongside any software and firmware updates . To make sure productivity isn ’ t disrupted during calibration , a loan unit is delivered on the same day that the LanTEK II / III is collected .
To avoid downtime and delays during repair , as part of the Sapphire Care Plan , a loan tester is despatched within one working day of a fault being reported . Onsite collection and return delivery is also free of charge in the event that the LanTEK II / III requires repair or calibration , further keeping costs to a minimum .
Tim Widdershoven , global marketing manager at Ideal Network , said , ‘ We ’ ve introduced the Sapphire Care Plan to make life even easier for installers using a cable certifier . As an added benefit , the Sapphire Care Plan also includes free online training .
‘ This ensures that installers and their customers can benefit from maximum productivity and efficiency when using the LanTEK II / III certifier . In the event that technical support is needed , this can also be easily arranged at no charge with Ideal Networks ’ expert technicians .’ For further information visit : www . test4less . net / uk
VIAVI Solutions debuts world first
VIAVI Solutions has launched the FiberChek Sidewinder , which it claims is the industry ’ s first all-in-one handheld inspection and analysis solution for multi-fibre connectors .
An extension of the FiberChek portfolio of testers , Sidewinder is said to dramatically reduce time to inspect and certify fibre endfaces for faster network build-outs without sacrificing accuracy or ease of use .
VIAVI said the Sidewinder is the first solution on the market to completely automate the multifibre inspection process with industry-leading reliability and speed .
The company said that technicians can receive automatic pass / fail results for all 12 MPO fibres in less than eight seconds ; a typical job of certifying 100 MPO connectors can be completed in under 15 minutes , compared to the industry average of 4.3 hours ( a 94 % reduction ).
VIAVI Solutions said endface quality can be certified to customer requirements , including IEC-61300-3-35 , while the allin-one design provides completely autonomous operation with features including auto-focus , auto-pan / scroll , endface analysis , color touch screen , on-board storage , and Wi-Fi connectivity to mobile devices . For further information visit : www . viavisolutions . com
26 | September 2017