Leviton Fiberoptic Technologies Brings Optical Fiber Home

Three New Products Make Optical Fiber Installation More Friendly Than Ever

3-Apr-00

Leviton offers novice and experienced cable installers the fastest route to completing versatile residential fiber optic cable installations with innovative new products that make fiber optic and other cabling hookups easier than ever.""While superior speed and bandwidth have made optical fiber the backbone of commercial data communications, the cost and technical skills required to install it have limited its widespread acceptance in residential applications,"" explains Bill Marshall, Levitonís Vice President of Marketing and Product Management. ""However, the new ëgigaspeedí technologies converging on the home, including digital video and high bandwidth communications, are really best served by optical fiber. Long distance 1394 alone, for example, could transform fiber from a luxury to a necessity. With Levitonís new residential fiber installation kit combined with our industry-proven Thread-Lock connector, optical fiber is ready to come home. Because the connectors are reusable, each termination represents a tremendous savings in time and money.""Thread-Lock Fiber Optic Connectors from the companyís Fiberoptic Technologies unit screw on to fiber cable in two minutes for effortless terminations without the need for crimping tools or epoxy. They are the only connectors that can be reused and re-terminated multiple times and there is no sacrificing of industry-standards for insertion loss, reflectance and cable retention. Available in STÆ, FC and SC single-mode and multi-mode mechanical versions, the connectors are adaptable to 900 and 250 micron fibers and 3 millimeter jacketed fiber. They comply with TIA/EIA-568-A as well as industry standards for performance and tensile strength.The soft-sided Universal Fiber Optic Tool Kit, which has become a standard for the commercial data communications field, provides everything needed to terminate any fiber installation. Leviton Fiberoptic Technologies new Residential Tool Kit will help widen the base of qualified optical fiber installers. Compact and lightweight enough to be carried on a tool belt, the kit comes in single-mode and multi-mode models and includes an inspection scope, fiber stripper, scribing tool, polishing pad and puck, jacket stripper, music wire, Kevlar scissors and safety glasses.Also available for single-mode and multi-mode applications are Consumable Kits packed with polyester wipes, alcohol pads, music wire and various high quality lapping film for a flawless finishing touch. Consumable Kits are pared-down versions of the Universal Kits. They are the ideal cost-saving choice in residential installations where less overall material is required.For a smart alternative to traditional cable management systems, the Leviton Telcom unit offers an extensive Velcro Cable Management System. Space-efficient and cost-effective for both new and retrofit jobs, Velcro never pinches cable and helps provide correct cable bend radius to ensure a systemís continuous integrity. It is also reusable, allowing installers to make add, moves and changes with ease. The flexible system includes PolyRack for relay racks and cabinets; Saddle PolyTies to manage cable; Plenum PolySling J-hooks; PolyWrap re-opening tie-wraps; PolyStrap Velcro Loops; and the WorkStation Line for managing power and equipment cords. In addition, Cable JoeÆ Clamp-on Cable Router is especially useful for routing cables around corners during installation. Its six-roller design allows two people to route up to 20 cables with ease.For more information, contact Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., 800 323 8920, tech line 800 824 3005, fax 800 832 9538, or visit Levitonís Web site at www.leviton.com.

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