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In This Issue: • Kendall Electric now stocks Eaton Cutler-Hammer • Eaton Type BR Quick Connect Neutral Loadcenter • Speco Wi-Fi Solutions • Hubbell Lighting UTB Highbay • B-Line 4Dimensional Strut System • Protect your Electronics Investment • Register for Automation Fair today 0RQLWRULQJ 3URFHVV (I¿FLHQF\ ZLWK )OXNH • Kendall’s Osram Sylvania Promotion • ProSoft 4G LTE Industrial Cellular Gateway • LinMot Linear Motor Actuator Products • New and Improved Training Website • Is your repair vendor costing you money? • RAOTM Thank You • Understanding Fiber Optics • General Cable Optical Fiber ® IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE THE CONNECTION VIA E-MAIL, PLEASE SEND A REQUEST TO: [email protected] OCTOBER 2016 THE CONNECTION kendallelectric.com

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In This Issue: • Kendall Electric now stocks Eaton Cutler-Hammer• Eaton Type BR Quick Connect Neutral Loadcenter• Speco Wi-Fi Solutions• Hubbell Lighting UTB Highbay• B-Line 4Dimensional Strut System• Protect your Electronics Investment• Register for Automation Fair today

• Kendall’s Osram Sylvania Promotion• ProSoft 4G LTE Industrial Cellular Gateway• LinMot Linear Motor Actuator Products• New and Improved Training Website• Is your repair vendor costing you money?• RAOTM Thank You• Understanding Fiber Optics• General Cable Optical Fiber

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Why Eaton?

Kendall Electric is committed to being your highest value electrical distributor, providing a knowledgeable resource for electrical equipment with an unequaled level of customer service. We continuously work to identify ways to provide you with the quality electrical products and services you need, on time, and at a competitive price.

Kendall Electric believes that Eaton Cutler-Hammer products will serve our customers well and that Eaton is a company who will provide the support and service we require in order to continue to be your highest value electrical distributor.

Eaton is a power management company that

customers effectively manage power more

committed to creating and maintaining powerful customer relationships built on a foundation of excellence. From the products they manufacture to their dedicated customer service and support, Eaton is committed to excellence. Kendall Electric and Eaton look forward to working with you, to provide the best products for your projects with an unparalled level of customer service.

For additional information about Eaton, visit: http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/ProductsbyName/Cutler-Hammer/

Contact your Kendall Electric Account Manager for information on the new products that we stock and to set up a meeting with your local Eaton Cutler-Hammer representative today.

Kendall Electric

Eaton Power Distribution

from Kendall Electric and Eaton Cutler-HammerBy: Tiffany Stewart - Marketing - Portage, MI

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Eaton’s Type BR Quick Connect Neutral loadcenter and electronic circuit breaker offering provides a clean solution to contractors installing electronic circuit breakers in the multi-family and single-family residential construction markets. A product platform that leverages existing proven technology, the devices help simplify installations while providing a professional look to the loadcenter.

The Type BR Quick Connect Neutral loadcenter helps improve wire management solutions – an increasingly important factor due to the growing use of electronic circuit breaker features diagnostic trip codes, which simplify troubleshooting, as a standard offering.

Key Features

Loadcenters• Full length neutral bars provide more than 300% neutral terminations to increase installation

• Backed-out neutral screws increase the speed of electronic breaker installations• Expanded circuit offering allows Type BR twin breakers to be installed on any bus stab

Breakers • Cut-to-length neutral wires provide a clean and professional look inside the loadcenter• Solid-tip neutral wire quickly connects to the neutral bar, improving installation time• Standard LED diagnostics improve the ease of trouble-shooting every circuit breaker

Featured Product:

Eaton Type BR Quick Connect Neutral Loadcenter and Circuit BreakerWhy Eaton?

The world’s demand for power continues to increase. Eaton is helping customers do more with less energy, while also improving the reliability of critical systems and processes.

Eaton’s Type BR Quick Connect Neutral loadcenters and breakers

troubleshooting. With over 300 percent neutral wire terminations, these

For more information on Eaton’s Type BR Quick Connect Neutral loadcenter and electronic breakers visit: www.eaton.com/brquickconnect

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Speco Wi-Fi Solutions forResidential and Commercial Applications By: Tom Herbstreith - DataComm Specialist - Portage, MI

Speco has released the O2CP2; a perfect Wi-Fi Pan/Tilt IP camera for the residential and small businesses. It features items like 1080p

along with a built-in microphone and speaker for real-time 2-way audio.

• Dual-band WiFi camera (2T2R 802.11n)• Remote pan & tilt control• Perfect for residential applications• Easy setup through mobile app - no need to log into camera through a web viewer to connect it to an access point• Flexible recording options - record to SecureGuard© VMS, NS/HS/HT recorders, edge recording on micro SD cards, and local PC recording through web browser• Supports up to full HD 1080p @ 30fps• Triple-codec operation - H.265/H.264/MJPEG• H.265 compression saves approximately 40% in storage and bandwidth compared to H.264• Build-in speaker and microphone for 2-way audio communication• 2 year warranty

The O2CP2 features motorized pan and tilt capabilities for complete control and coverage. With a 350° pan and a -10° to 75° tilt range, the O2CP2 can be remotely controlled through the Speco Connect mobile app, so users can modify the camera’s view angle from anywhere. Additionally, the O2CP2 features H.265 compression,

which uses 40% less network bandwidth and storage compared to H.264, as well as IR LEDs for true day/night operation, a 3.6mm wide-angle lens to capture as much of the scene as possible, and a built-in microphone and speaker for real-time 2-way audio.

Unlike other consumer-focused WiFi cameras on the market, the Speco

options. Users have the choice to record to SecureGuard® VMS, edge recording to an onboard micro SD card, local PC recording through a web browser, or recording to a Speco NVR or hybrid unit,

eliminating the need for recurring monthly fees. Along with remote pan/tilt control, the O2CP2 also features easy setup through the Speco Connect mobile app. If the camera needs to be connected to any other WiFi routers or access points, the user can easily modify all settings through the app, without having to log into the camera with a PC. The app is available for download today through both the App Store and Google Play Store.

For additional information on Speco products, talk to your Kendall Electric Account Manager.

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UTB HighbayBy: Lynn Davidson - Account Manager - Birmingham, Alabama

at an industrial facility or in the multi-purpose rooms in a church or

direct replacement for a 250 watt metal halide highbay, and a 25,000 lumen version that replaces a 400 watt metal halide. There are two color options: 4000K and 5000K.

The construction is die cast aluminum on the housing with two

white, opalescent acrylic, suspended bead and spun aluminum

acrylic lens, and dropped lens refractor. There are 24 LEDs in the 18,000 lumen version and 40 LEDs in the 28,000 lumen version. The voltage is a universal voltage of 120-277 VAC as standard, and an

option for 480/347 VAC. With 28,000 lumen output, it is the highest among competitors with a color rendering index of 80 CRI. It has the broadest temperature range of -40 degrees to 40 degrees C and is UL Listed for damp locations.

The UTB is built by Hubbell Lighting,

and provides great value with the industry leading lumens per dollar. The long lasting LED technology reduces maintenance costs and

Contact your Kendall Electric Account Manager today for this and other Hubbell Lighting products.

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B-Line 4Dimensional Strut SystemBy: Mitch Farrington - Account Manager - Grand Rapids, MI

Along with 4-sided functionality, its features include:

• Superior strength and lighter weight for ease of transport, cut, and assembly• Modular design that provides versatility; compatible

• SH hole accepts 5/8” hardware

possibilities

For additional information, including a labor cost savings tool, FAQ, and an informational video, visit: http://www.kendallelectric.com/InformationPortal/DetailPages/B-Line-4Dimension-Strut-System or contact your Kendall Electric Account Manager.

Eaton’s 4Dimension™ strut system changes how installers build and install support systems for electrical, mechanical,

commercial and industrial applications.

accessories help installers compress project schedules

With four-sided functionality, the 4Dimension strut system delivers up to 50% savings on materials and installation time. This strut helps save space and weight by fully utilizing all four

replacement for multi-layer trapeze and back-to-back strut systems, with considerable cost and material savings.

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Protect your Electronics InvestmentBy: Don Fox - DataComm Specialist - Knoxville, TN

Pentair’s Hoffman brand wall-mount cabinets and racks let you deploy I.T. equipment where it’s needed

Ever-expanding IT and communication requirements demand remote equipment solutions in places where they never existed before. From network switches in a school, to multiple distributed

institution faces the challenge of integrating essential electronics into less than ideal spaces, locations, and environments.

Wall-mount cabinets and racking solutions from Hoffman meet today’s diverse network and control challenges with secure accessibility and robust protection for a variety of applications.

2-Post Open Frame Rack

Applications: Designed for use in communication data centers and telecommunication rooms, 2-Post Open Frame Racks satisfy basic functional requirements for structuring cable. Racks are available in 3-in. or 6-in. column widths.

ACCESSPLUS Double-Hinge, Type 1

Applications: VERSARACK is used for wall mounting and securing 19-inch rack equipment for telecommunication rooms and other locations. The rack provides for either left or right hinging to accommodate a variety of applications. These open frame racks are ideal for high-density cabling application. VERSARACK is ideal for IDFs (Intermediate Distribution Frames), remote 19-inch rack equipment, building automation, security and many other applications.

Net Series Communication and Server Cabinet

Applications: Net Series Cabinets are an economical solution for contractors, small computer rooms, schools, or smaller networks that require a general-purpose cabinet to house servers and communication equipment. Multiple sizes, adjustable rack angles and accessories give

VERSARACK

Applications: VERSARACK is used for wall mounting and securing 19-inch rack equipment for Telecommunication Rooms and other locations. The rack provides for either left or right hinging to accommodate a variety of applications. These open frame racks are ideal for high-density

cabling application. VERSARACK is ideal for IDFs (Intermediate Distribution Frames), remote 19-inch rack equipment, building automation, security and many other applications

Specialty Cabinets and Wall-Mount Racks

L-Box Type 1 wall-mount cabinet D-Box Type 1 wall-mount cabinet

Contact your Kendall Electric Account Manager for additional information on protecting your electronics with Hoffman products.

Information Technology today must go everywhere the work is -including tight spaces,

challenging environments. Protect your Electronics Investment with the industry’s widest array of

cabinet solutions.

• Indoors or outdoors; NEMA, UL and CSA-rated cabinets and OSP solutions

or tampering dangers• Sanitary washdown environments• Small networks, wireless access points, and sensitive 19” rack mounted equipment• High ambient temperatures• Distributed networks, controls, and enterprise systems; remote servers and intermediate distribution frames• Building systems including HVAC, automation, and security systems

communications and monitoring• Weather extremes including rain, sleet, snow and ice, corrosive environments, and harsh factory automation environments

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Register for the Event and Hotel Rooms at: kendallelectric.com/AF

There is NO CHARGE to attend this FREE event! Your only expense will be for travel, parking, and a hotel room if you stay overnight.

Automation Fair 2016November 9-10, 2016

Georgia World Congress Center • Atlanta, GA

Show Hours:

Wednesday, November 9th, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Thursday, November 10th, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Automation Fair® is the ideal event to discover how The Connected Enterprise can help you achieve faster time to market, optimize your assets, lower your total cost of ownership, and improve enterprise risk.

Attend industry forums, user group meetings, hands-on labs, technical sessions, and demonstrations to expand your knowledge and use of the latest control, power, and information technologies. With over 150 exhibits, take

advantage of automation expertise from Rockwell Automation and our PartnerNetwork™.

Kendall Electric has reserved a block of hotel rooms at the: JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead • 3300 Lenox Road NE • Atlanta, GA 30326

Register with Kendall Electric to receive event updates. If you do not need a hotel room, you will be sent directly to the Rockwell Automation Fair registration page after submitting your information to Kendall. On Rockwell’s site, you can select labs and tech sessions to attend.

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By: Tripp Raney - Account Manager - Knoxville, TN

The size and type of production processes occurring in a facility have a big impact on what kind of energy waste will occur. Production processes and other building systems that rely on electro-mechanical equipment, steam or compressed air are excellent candidates for easy energy savings. Fluke tools can help you inspect these systems and quantify consumption, giving you the data you

The Fluke 1735 Power Logger is the ideal power meter for conducting energy studies and basic power

and color display. The power quality meter measures most electrical power parameters, harmonics, and captures voltage events. Graphs and reports can be generated using the included Power Log software. Maximize productivity with the Fluke 289, the next generation high performance industrial logging multimeter. It’s designed to solve complex problems in plant automation and power distribution. With the ability to log data and review it graphically on-screen, you can solve problems faster and help minimize downtime. Fluke has earned its reputation as a company that industry technicians trust. Use Fluke tools

Contact your Kendall Electric Account Manager for additional information.

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ProSoft 4G LTE Industrial Cellular GatewayBy: Don McSween - Industrial/OEM Sales Manager - West Michigan

Are you tired of paying costly, time consuming maintenance visits to one of your distant industrial customers? This OEM/system integrator obstacle to providing support is nothing new. Remote access devices have been out for a few years but getting a reliable, strong signal in these devices without compromising the end customer’s network is a challenge. But now ProSoft has come out with its new ICX35 Industrial Cellular Gateway.

These gateways support 4G LTE cellular connections (with fallback to 3G), ensuring clear communications worldwide and longevity for your applications. The ICX35-HWC gateway

ProSoft Connect; a secure, cloud-native platform designed to help customers realize the full value of the Industrial Internet of Things in their operation. Through this service, users can monitor their gateways from anywhere in the world using a secure VPN tunnel, intuitive Web-based interface. This gateway can connect with remote PAC/PLC, RTUs, DCS systems, and various electronic and communication devices so that programming and maintenance, data collection, SCADA, and machine to machine applications.

The gateway integrates into users’ EtherNet/IP™ controllers, letting them see data such as signal strength, data usage, and more. SMS support allows your controller to send and receive text messages, allowing immediate machine alarm monitoring.

• Cell Technology: LTE, GSM, UMTS/HSPA+, GPRS, EDGE• Frequency bands for ICX35-HWC-A: 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 MHz• Frequency bands for ICX35-HWC-E: 700/800/850/900/1700/1900/2100/2600 MHz• The ICX35-HWC has the following dimensions: 5.52” x 2.06” x 4.37” (HxWxD) with weight of 14.5 oz.• Can be used in hazardous location rated Class 1/Div 2• Operating temperature of -22F to 158F (-30C to 70C)• External power of 10 to 30VDC• Din Rail Mountable• Ethernet port is 1/100 Base-T, RJ45 connector• Serial port is DB9 female• Antenna ports Female RP-SMA connector.

If you would like more information on the Prosoft cellular gateway, contact your Kendall Electric Account Manager or one of our Automation Engineers.

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LinMot Linear Motor Actuator ProductsBy: Pat Morrissey - Automation Engineer - Holland, MI

Kendall Electric is please to re-introduce the LinMot line of linear motor actuator products. Since announced back in January of 2015 by our motion specialist Kurt Disher, there has been some additions and improvements to the line that we feel are worth highlighting this unique group of products again.

LinMot manufactures a complete line of Linear Motors, Guided Actuators, Servo Drives, and the MagSpring constant force magnetic springs. Their main focus is on motor systems for industrial applications. LinMot customers will receive sophisticated products that provide the utmost reliability in linear motion and can easily be integrated into any automation and control systems. LinMot being one of Rockwell’s Encompass partners has

5000 that work with the Compact and ControlLogix platform of controllers that have made this line of linear/rotary motor actuator integrate easily into the Rockwell solutions like never before. These linear motors differ from others in that they are tubular-style linear motors, as opposed to open, track-style linear motors. The tubular style linear motor actually looks and acts somewhat like a pneumatic or electric linear motors. The motors are sealed so they can operate in dirty environments and don’t require any moving cables.

LinMot linear motors employ a direct electromagnetic principle. Electromagnetic force provides direct linear movement without the use of cams, gears, belts, or other mechanical devices. The engine consists of only two parts: the slider and the stator. The slider is made of neodymium magnets in a high precision stainless steel tube. In the stator are the motor windings, the bearing for the slider, the position detection and temperature sensors for thermal monitoring of the motor.

The LinMot Advantage is that LinMot linear motors provide extremely high speed, long life, complete controllability, very long strokes and peak forces to 600 pounds. Product standardization and delivery from stock through a worldwide distribution network help to support their dedication to providing immediate availability and prompt customer support.

LinMot Linear Rotary servo motor units are all electric servo motor technology, use no air and reduce CO2. They have independent direct linear and direct rotary servo motors options that have

programmable torque and programmable press force with speed, force, torque control and feedback. There are also hollow shaft versions, stainless steel versions (AISI 316L), high torque versions, and more than 20 standard versions available today!

One unique product is the MagSpring. Unlike Mechanical springs, they deliver a constant force over their entire working range, with only 2 components: a stator and a slider.

A new product they now offer is the LinMot 316L stainless steel H01-Guides, Direct linear motor technology from LinMot.

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Thanks to the constant power path characteristic, numerous applications are possible, such as position-independent generation of a constand contact force, the application of a constand holding force over a large stroke range or the unilateral power assistance in driving tasks.

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higher continuous forces as well. Units are available in max velocities up to 3.4 m/s (134 in/s) and max peak force up to 496 N (111 lbf). They have a single cable for power and sensors available to make the installation convenient and quick. The units also offer a IP69K design for wash down and CIP, with no seals. All parts are laser welded with sloped surfaces, purging tap, full stainless steel AISI 316L design with hardened AISI 316L rods, and plain bearings with FDA approved material, which make these perfect for the food and beverage industry.

The PR01 motor series combines linear and rotary movements in a single integrated direct drive solution. The two motors are individually and independently driven.

Another unique offering are the ATEX Motors:

LinMot Linear Motors have many products that can help you solve some of your most advanced and challenging engineering opportunities. Please contact your local Kendall Electric Motion Specialist today for a demo and or more information on this exciting line of linear-rotary products to help you stay ahead of your competition.

Working with a higher-level control, high dynamic linear and rotary movement can be realized. These can be programmed either synchronously or independently of each other. Complex tasks such as screwing, closing, capping, stacking, aligning and much more can be realized with a single component. The PR01 linear-rotary motor allows for

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Is your repair vendor costing you money?By: Marc Nicosia - Services Specialist - Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia

Can we agree that the role of maintenance, repair and operations is to keep equipment running for as long as possible with as little downtime possible? Every company has this goal, and generally also has budget considerations to adhere to in achieving this goal.

In striving to achieve this goal, companies sometimes select the lowest cost repair provider to save as much as possible per repair, but how much money are they actually saving you? This low-cost repair provider may offer a great warranty at a low cost, and they are fast. How can paying less cost me more?

What is the price for low cost and speed in the long run? Has poor quality of repair resulted in lost production? Have you needed to use their warranty? If so, do they track the warranty for you? Driven by cost savings, I’m seeing more and more customers suffer downtime at the hands of inadequate quality of repair. Our customers have reached out with concerns about the quality of our products and request we investigate their premature failure. There is an expectation that it is a Rockwell Automation product,

generally had multiple failures and the situation quickly escalates into a problem for that company.

Over time I’ve learned to ask one basic question in failure situations

has almost always been yes, we use XYZ repair company. Sure, this is just my observation, but I can’t help but feel like where

If you’ve had multiple part failures, it’s not your fault and you’re not alone. The pressure to save money is great and your vendor guarantees their work so you trust them to do a good job. You don’t track the quality of repair and have no metrics to otherwise say they’re doing a poor job. Often the repaired part goes into inventory with other parts and is lost to the crib. The part may not be used for years and when it is, you simply don’t know it’s a repaired part. All you know is it didn’t work and you need another one. I’ve been told by many customers that when they go to the crib for spares that they know have been repaired they’ll often grab 3 or 4 of them and hope that one works. Then those failed parts are re-repaired and the cycle repeats. What if I told you there was a better way? What if I told you that the same quality you’ve come to expect from your NEW Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley products can be found in remanufactured Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley products? In fact, we often say that a remanufactured item is brought back to as good as new or better condition. How can we claim that? Each Rockwell remanufactured product undergoes a thorough 7-step process that ONLY Rockwell can offer on Rockwell products.

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Don’t be fooled by imitators. Get your equipment remanufactured by the Original Equipment Manufacturer. The Rockwell Automation Seven Step Remanufacturing Process ensures compatibility and exends the life of your equipment.

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Rockwell offers three levels remanufacturing to suit your needs, listed above.

Some Facts:• Warranty on the entire product, not just the repaired parts.• Warranty tracking provided automatically to save you money.• $50 million spare parts inventory.

available from Rockwell Automation on Rockwell product. • Products are fully functionally tested to original engineering

• Full load testing up to 1200HP.Circuit and board level testing. Fully computerized simulation to help identify intermittent problems not readily apparent, to help prevent premature failures. • Global staff of engineering and technical experts at our disposal with many years industry experience. • Probable cause reports on every remanufacture • 500 products repaired daily• 83,000 active and inactive catalog numbers• ISO 9001 for Quality• ISO 14001 for Environmental

Perhaps you’re thinking this is all great for Rockwell products but my plant has a bunch of brand X. I have great news for you. Rockwell takes all the same principles it has learned in its own business and with the acquisition of Lektronix, applies it to Non-Rockwell repairs as well. With over 200,000 Non-Rockwell product sku’s from 7,000 manufacturers in our database, we can likely help you save money.

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/services/maintenance-repair/repair-services.page? Still not convinced?Rockwell offers tours of its remanufacturing and repair centers where you can see the process and ask questions. I’d be happy to arrange that for you or you can take a video tour here: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/services/maintenance-repair/remanufacturing.page? With the cost of downtime increasing 65% from 2009-2012 according to the Aberdeen Group, talk to your local Kendall Electric team and ask how Remanufacturing can save you the most money in the long run.

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Fiber optics is sending signals from one location to another in the

plastic. These signals can be analog or digital and transmit voice, data or video information. Fiber can transport more information longer distances in less time than any copper wire or wireless method.

It’s powerful and very fast - offering more bandwidth than any other current form of communication!

First you need to know the language - the “jargon”. Here’s a list of terms you should know:

The Metric System

Fiber Optics, as an international technology, utilizes the metric system as the standard form of measurement.

Several of the more common terms:• Meter: 3.28 feet, 39.37 inches. Fiber optic cable lengths are generally expressed in meters or kilometers.• Kilometer: 1000 meters / 3,281 feet / 0.62 miles.• Micron: 1/1,000,000 th of a meter. 25 microns equal 0.001 inch.

most of which are 125 microns in outside diameter.• Nanometer: One billionth of one meter. This term is commonly

transmitted light, e.g 850 or 1300 nm.

Fiber

Optical Fiber: Thin strands of highly transparent glass or plastic that guide light. Core:

Cladding: the core and guides it along - even through curves.

Buffer coating or primary buffer coating: A hard plastic coating

termination or splicing.

Mode:

Multimode Fiber: has a larger core (almost always 50 or 62.5 microns - a micron is one one millionth of a meter) and is used with laser or LED sources at wavelengths of 850 and 1300 nm for short distance, lower speed data networks like LANs.

Singlemode Fiber: has a much smaller core, only about 8-9 microns, so it only transmits one mode. Singlemode is used for

CATV with laser sources at 1310 to 1550 nm. It can go very long distances at very high speeds.

Fiber ID: expressed in microns (one millionth of a meter), e.g. 50/125 micron

outside diameter of 125 microns - about 0.005 - 5 thousandths of an inch - just slightly larger than a human hair. International standards

that include bandwidth capability or other special characteristics.

is a large core (usually 1mm) multimode

in consumer HiFi and as part of a standard for car communication systems called MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport).

For more on MOST, visit: http://www.mostcooperation.com/For more on POF, visit: http://www.thefoa.org/tech/pof.htm

Fiber Optic Cable

Cable: installation and from the environment once it is installed. Cables may

a primary buffer coating are inside plastic tubes, and ribbon, where

Jacket: The tough outer covering on the cable. Cables installed

materials.

Strength members:

some cables used to stiffen it to prevent kinking.

Armor: Discourages rodents from chewing through it.

For additional information on cables, visit: http://www.thefoa.org/tech/ref/basic/cable.html

Understanding Fiber OpticsBy: Jim Waslawski - Account Manager - Traverse City, MI

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Singlemode StandardGeneral Cable utilizes Corning®

tighter zero dispersion wavelength (l0) tolerance from a range of ±

complies with the most stringent industry standards, such as:

• ITU-T G.652 (Tables A, B, C and D)• IEC 60793-2-50 Type B1.3• ISO 11801 052• TIA/EIA 492-CAAB• Telecordia GR-20-CORE

Long-HaulFor long-haul applications, rely on General Cable’s long history of cable experience and the technology of Corning® LEAF®

effective area and industry-leading polarization mode dispersion

of the future.

ClearCurve® ZBLGeneral Cable, utilizing Corning® ClearCurve® ZBL Optical Fiber, delivers the best macrobending performance in the industry while

practices and procedures. This full-spectrum singlemode optical

performance requirements of ITU-T Recommendations G.657.B3 while remaining fully compliant with ITU-T Recommendation G.652.D and the installed base of Corning SMF-28e® and SMF-28e+®

MultimodeClearCurve® Multimode FiberCorning® ClearCurve® ultra-bendable laser-optimized™ multimode

the industry while maintaining compatibility with current optical

challenging cable routes with substantially less signal loss than

manufacturing control, and industry-leading CPC® coatings for superior microbend and environmental performance. ClearCurve

ensure 10 Gb/s performance.

50 micron

comply with the most stringent industry standards, such as:

• TIA/EIA, 492AAAB, 492AAAC-A and 492AAAD* Assumes IEC draft standard is harmonized with 492AAAD, which was approved by TIA

62.5 micron

1300 nm windows. They comply with the most stringent industry standards, such as:

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