06 NEWS IN BRIEF
06 NEWS IN BRIEF
Networks Europe helps you to understand the art of the possible as the news desk highlights some of the stories currently catching their attention .
Van Damme ’ s Tourlight fibre cabling accredited
VDC Trading , one of the UK ’ s main distributors of Van Damme cabling , has announced that the Van Damme Tourlight Range of fibre cables has been approved by Neutrik for use in its opticalCON assemblies .
In addition to the product certification , VDC Trading has seen its Neutrik opticalCON Service Centre certification upgraded to the highest level of CLASS A COCA ( Certified opticalCON Assembly ), following continued investment in clean room facilities and training . VDC will now be able to offer Van Damme Tourlight II OM3 50 / 125 and OS1 9 / 125 Superior Fibre Solutions terminated with Neutrik connectors at optimal turnaround times , delivering a high speed , fibre optic solution to clients globally .
Paul Marchesi , VDC Trading General Manager and Neutrik approved Class A Coca Assembler , commented : “ We ’ re delighted to have achieved the Neutrik COCA accreditation for the successful Van Damme Tourlight Range which further strengthens our offering to clients . We have been providing fast turnaround , high quality copper cabling solutions for many years and are now able to ensure clients have access to a high quality , robust fibre cable solution with an equally fast turnaround to meet growing demand .”
London-based Autograph , one of Europe ’ s leading theatre installation and rental companies , is one of VDC ’ s first clients to take advantage of the new Neutrik certification . Technical Sales Manager Chris Austin said : “ We ’ ve used Van Damme ’ s Tourlight fibre , terminated with Neutrik opticalCON connectors for us by VDC , for a number of recent projects including the York Theatre Royal and The Barbican Centre . The very quick turnaround that VDC delivered was a real benefit to us and helped us hit project deadlines , while still meeting the quality standards our clients expect .” n
Pulse secure expands secure access platform hosting
Pulse Secure , the leader in secure access solutions has announced a new European hosting option for its Pulse Workspace mobility management solution and Pulse One centralised management solution . Both cloud-based products fully meet EU Data Protection laws and compliance standards including ISO 27001 , SOC 1 , PCI DSS Level 1 , and are delivered from Amazon Web Services data centre facility in Frankfurt , Germany . “ This launch is a key part of our ongoing commitment to meet the local data protection needs of our global customer base ,” explained Prakash Mana , Head of Product Management for Pulse Secure . n
Verotec : versatile heavy duty EMC RackCase PRO
The new 3U RackCase PRO from Verotec is available in standard depths of 240 , 350 and 460 mm , with custom depths available to special order . It offers users good all-round access and easy assembly , and reduces configuration time and cost with no need for drilling when installing heavy components , chassis trays , brackets and electro-mechanical components .
The design provides all round access during assembly with the top and base covers simply sliding into place once the unit has been populated with the housed electronics and components . RackCase PRO has been designed for applications such as audio , broadcast , instrumentation and other areas where EMC integrity could be an issue ; the design ensures conductivity between all component parts of the assembly , providing EMC capability as standard .
The heavy duty extruded side panels form a rigid structure in conjunction with the front and rear panels and top and base covers . The external face of the side panels feature full length slots for fitting telescopic slides that enable the unit to be withdrawn from a 19in rack for easy access . Internally , the side panels have 12 separate channels into which tapped strips or individual M4 captive nuts can be positioned to provide secure mounting points for the housed components .
The conductive finish ventilated or plain steel covers slide into dedicated slots ; conductive gaskets in these slots prevent movement and ensure conductivity between all components of the assembly . The hole pattern in the ventilated covers provides efficient convection or forced cooling without compromising the EMC integrity .
The 3mm aluminium front and rear panels have an anodised finish as standard and are easily machined and drilled . The locating holes for attaching the panels to the side extrusions are pre-drilled to break the surface anodising to maintain electrical conductivity . These fixing points are also used to attach front panel handles when required . n
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