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Fiber Optic Test Kits prevent contaminated fiber.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:59:21 -0500

Suited for FTTx, LAN/WAN, and data centers found in cable and telecommunications networks, Fiber Optic Tests Kits provide tools necessary to inspect, clean, and perform power or attenuation measurements on fiber optic connections to avoid network damage during installation, qualification, and troubleshooting. Components include video fiber microscopes, optical cleaning tools, PocketClass(TM) or SMART optical light sources, optical power meters, and visual fault locator.

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Fiber Optic Switch offers both Telnet and GUI remote control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:33 -0500

QuickSwitch Model 6212 ST Duplex 10-Position Fiber Optic Switch allows users to switch 1 common ST duplex port to any one of 10 ST duplex multimode ports using either local front panel pushbutton access or remote GUI or Telnet commands. Using mirror technology, IP addressable network switch can support gigabyte data rate while maintaining all fiber optic signals in fiber optic light transmission media. Switch maintains its position and continues to pass data in event of power failure.

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Interface Converter offers operating speed of 10 Mbps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:29:30 -0500

Model 6765 is high speed, 4-channel Logic-to-Fiber Interface Converter that translates 4 input/output logic pairs into 4 fiber pairs, resulting in total of 8 fiber optic connections. It features user selectable fiber light ON polarity, ST fiber connectors, and logic test points for signal monitoring. Powered from 5 Vdc, circuit board is suited for embedded applications.

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Optical Cables are flame-retardant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:41:44 -0500

Test verified to meet specific mechanical and environmental conditions of many industrial applications, LSZH(TM) Industrial Cables contain compound that does not drip when superheated. Low-smoke/zero-halogen cables come in various designs including interlocking armored cable, riser-rated corrugated armored cable, double-jacketed cold-temperature cable, and single-jacket cable. They are tray-rated per UL1277, UL13, UL444, and CSA C22.2 No. 230 and No. 232 standards for industrial applications.

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Fluorescence Filters are designed for laser excitation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:38:45 -0500

Manufactured with hard-coated Ion-Beam Sputtering technology, BrightLine® Laser Fluorescence filter sets are suited for use in laser-scanning and spinning-disk confocal microscopes, TIRF microscopes, as well as any fluorescence microscope or imaging system. Transition from reflection to transmission for both excitation and emission filters is less than 2.5% of longest laser wavelength to enable maximum capture of even weak signals close to laser line.

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Video Transmitter is designed for multimode optical fiber.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:41:01 -0500

Model FVT11-m is mini fiber optic video transmitter that converts single baseband video channel to optical signal and transmits it up to 2.5 km to fiber optic receiver, where it is converted back to baseband video for monitoring.

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Coupler/Splitters suit single mode fiber optic applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:38:37 -0500

Standard single mode coupler/splitters are used to either combine 2 or more signals into 1 or split 1 signal into multiple paths. They come in 1 x 2, 1 x 3, 1 x 4, 1 x 8, 1 x 16, 1 x 32, 2 x 2, and 2 x 4 configurations with LC, SC, FC, and ST fiber optic connectors and polishes. Each unit is offered in either ruggedized plastic housing with 3 mm leads or low profile stainless steel tube for high density equipment requirements.

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Optical Power Meter has 800-1600 nm wavelength range.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:42:53 -0500

Suited for fiber optic network maintenance, equipment research and development, GAO800 Optical Power Meter can test optical fiber power loss, continuity, and evaluate line transmission quality. It features storage and page up/down functions, adapters supporting FC, ST, and SC ports, 100 groups of memory and record management, auto shut off, and LCD with backlit display. Functions include relative power test in unit of dB, multi-wavelengths test, and absolute power test in units of dBm/µW.

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Fault Detector senses impact within rolling element bearings.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:54:54 -0500

Utilizing peak picking mechanism that is sensitive to impacts in bearings, Model 682A05 Bearing Fault Detector offers early warning of bearing faults such as cracked races, spalling, brinelling, fatigue failure, and loss of lubrication. DIN rail mounted unit accepts ICP® accelerometer input, and outputs 4-20 mA signal that is proportional to peak acceleration and second 4-20 mA signal proportional to overall velocity. It provides raw vibration signal for detailed diagnostic analysis.

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Fiber Optic Mirror A/B Switch offers remote serial control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:36:00 -0500

Supporting fiber optic wavelength of 850 nm and gigabyte data rate, QuickSwitch Model 6273 ST Duplex, MultiMode, A/B switch allows one workstation or device to access either of two separate fiber optic networks. It uses mirror technology and can be accessed remotely by using DB9 RS232 serial port. Users can either remotely monitor status and control switch functions or use front panel pushbutton control.

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Shortpass Filters maximize transmission in pass band.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:36:00 -0500

With cut-off slope of less than 1%, TECHSPEC® High Performance Shortpass Filters feature rejection band optical density of 4.0 combined with greater than 91% transmission in pass band. Made from UV grade fused silica, they are available in 12.5 and 25 mm sizes with cutoff wavelengths of 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 650, and 700 nm. Filters measure 3.0 mm thick with clear aperture of greater than 80%, surface quality of 40-20, and wavefront distortion of 1/4l rms at 633 nm.

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Reference Receiver Module targets LAN/SAN testing.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:35:47 -0500

Facilitating design and validation testing, 86116C Option 025 provides reference receiver capabilities for 100-G Ethernet and 16X Fibre Channel signals. Module works with 1,310 nm and 1,550 nm single-mode transmitters, and characteristically has 45 GHz optical and 93 GHz electrical unfiltered bandwidth. Used in 86100C DCA-J oscilloscope mainframe, unit helps engineers investigate, design, and verify performance of transceivers that terminate optical fibers for LANs and SANs.

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Power Meter handles core CWDM test and measurement needs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:33:39 -0500

Model OCC-55 Smart Optical Channel Checker is designed for CWDM system installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting. It operates in 1,260-1,620 nm range, and can analyze all 18 CWDM wavelengths in terms of individual power level and display measurement results in bar-graph or tabular mode. CWDM analyzer deploys USB interface that, when used in combination with OFS-355 software, provides customized reports which can be downloaded from OCC-55 to any PC.

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Clamp Meters provide True RMS measurements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 06 May 2008 07:40:56 -0500

Including Models EX612, EX613, EX622, and EX623, EX600 Series True RMS Clamp Meters feature IR thermometer for locating hot spots and NCV and dual thermocouple inputs for T1, T2, and T1-T2 differential temperature measurement. With 1.4 in. jaw opening for conductors up to 500 MCM, units provide 40,000 count clamp meter functions for dc voltage, resistance, capacitance and frequency, and can measure motor capacitors to 40,000 µF. Models EX613 and EX623 also provide dc current function.

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Compositive Power Meter tests optical networks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:58:10 -0500

Featuring laser exploration and processing technology, GAO800 can be used to identify fiber, test fiber loss, check fiber continuity, and evaluate transmission quality of fiber chain. Also used for linearity and non-linearity tests, tester has 850, 980, 1,310, and 1,550 nm wavelength calibration points as well as storage and page up/down functions for test figures. Additional functionality includes relative power, multiwavelength, and absolute power tests.

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Fiber Optic Switch supports 1,310 nm single mode wavelength.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 01 May 2008 07:28:17 -0500

QuickSwitch Model 6261 8-Strand LC Simplex Fiber Optic Mirror A/B Switch has capability of sharing 8 fiber optic LC strands connected to common port among 2 other sets of 8 strands connected to A and B ports. All switched signals are passed via mirror relays that maintain their position and continuity, even in event of power loss. Switch position can be controlled from 10 Base-T LAN Ethernet environment or from front panel pushbutton, which can be locked out using RS-232 Telnet commands.

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Optical Power Multi Meter offers ±5% accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:29:24 -0500

With 800-1,600 nm wavelength range, Model GAO801 Optical Power Multi Meter performs absolute power test in units of dBm or W, relative power test in units of dB, as well as loop and auto bi-directional test. InGaAs detector features -45 to +25 dBm optical power test range, 0.1% linearity display, and 0.01 dBm logarithm display. Powered by 9 V/160 mAh battery, it has memory capacity of 50 data items, high contrast backlit display, and adapters supporting FC, ST, and SC ports.

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Optical Loss Tester stores up to 50 records.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:29:22 -0500

GAO802 Optical Loss Tester features dual-wavelength stable laser source and high-contrast backlit display. Compact device includes automatic power off after 6 min idle and performs auto wavelength identification and absolute power test. It offers working wavelengths of 1,310 and 1,550 nm, return loss of 0-50 dB with accuracy of ±1.5 dB, and optical power of +3 to -50 dBm with accuracy of ±5%. With working temperature of 0-40°C, unit is powered by NiMH chargeable battery.

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USB Digital Multimeter is designed for portable applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:55:21 -0500

Weighing 8 oz and measuring 5 x 7 x 1.3 in., Model SMU2055 6½-digit multimeter is powered directly from USB connection and consumes only 1.5 W. It operates at up to 250 readings/sec and can measure 4 ranges of of both ac and dc Volts and current, 6 ranges of 2- and 4-wire ohms, and diode test at 4 user selectable currents from 1 µA to 1 mA. Plug-and-play software installation is compatible with wide range of software packages.

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CWDM Optics expand existing fiber capacity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:45:19 -0500

With 1 GHz CHP CORWave, MSOs can leverage existing fiber networks for delivery of HD-On-Demand, SDV, and business services. When deployed with ARRIS OptiMax4100 4 x 4 segmentable nodes, CORWave enables multiplexing of 12 wavelengths: 4 forward, 4 return and 4 bidirectional, all on one fiber with link length of up to 25 km. When deployed with ARRIS OptiMax segmentable nodes in 2 x 2 configuration, CORWave enables longer link lengths of up to 30 km.

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