Abstract:
The invention relates to a telecommunication assembly 1 comprising, at least one termination module 2 having contacts for connecting wires and contacts for connecting electronic components and a carrier 3 for carrying the termination module, wherein the termination module is pivotally attached to the carrier and can be pivoted from a closed position relative to the carrier into an open position. The termination module 2 is attached to the carrier 3 over a pivot adapter 7 and the pivot adapter 7 is detachably attached to the carrier 3. According to the invention at least two pivot adapters 7 of at least two of the termination modules 2 are fixed to each other. The invention further relates to a method for upgrading a telecommunication assembly.
Abstract:
A splice holder includes an ejector to facilitate the removal of a fiber optic splice from the splice holder. The splice holder includes a base having a first side and a second side and a plurality of partitions extending from the first side of the base to releasably hold a fiber optic splice. The ejector may be disposed in the base of the splice holder adjacent to at least one of the partitions. The ejector allows removal of a fiber optic splice without disturbing any of the other splices held by the splice holder. The splice holder may be used in a splice tray having a cut-out area in the splicing section of the splice tray.
Abstract:
The invention comprises a termination tool (1) for terminating electrical conductors (19) to an insulation displacement connector (IDC) block (11) comprising: at least one anchor portion (2) for fixing the termination tool to the IDC block; at least one body portion (3) pivotable between an open position and a closed position relative to the IDC block for urging at least one electrical conductor into an IDC element of the IDC block and an integral hinge (4) portion between the anchor portion and the body portion that enables the body portion to pivot between the open position and the closed position. The invention also comprises an insulation displacement connector (IDC) block (11) having the inventive termination tool secured thereto. The invention further comprises a method of electrically connecting an electrical conductor to an insulation displacement (IDC) block by using the inventive termination tool.
Abstract:
A switch module (10) in a distribution point, such as an MDF or a remote cabinet, in the field of telecommunications, has a plurality of paired contacts and a remotely controllable switch. At least one pair of in contacts (14) may be adapted to transmit an incoming signal. At least one first pair of service contacts (16.1) may be adapted to transmit a POTS, DSL or combined signal, and at least one further pair of service contacts (16.2, 16.3, 16.4) may be adapted to transmit a POTS, DSL, test, monitoring or combined signal. The number of pairs of in contacts (14) is less than the number of pairs of service contacts (16.1 to 16.4). The remotely controllable switch (12) may be adapted to selectively connect the contacts (14) with the service contacts (16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4). A method of selectively connecting a subscriber line (18) with an exchange of a telecommunications carrier selected from two or more telecommunications carriers by remotely controlling a switch (12) of a switch module (10) in a distribution point, is also disclosed.
Abstract:
An optical fiber cable retention device includes a body having first and second opposing portions and a hinge disposed therebetween to retain an optical fiber cable when the optical fiber cable retention device is placed in a closed position. The first and second body portions are engageable with one another about the hinge. At least one of the first and second body portions includes a flexible wall portion configured to provide a retention force to an outer jacket of the fiber cable. At least one of the first and second body portions includes a strength member retention area having one or more structures configured to engage a strength member of the optical fiber cable. The optical fiber cable retention device also includes a latching mechanism to secure the device in the closed position.
Abstract:
A remote monitoring system for telecommunication enclosures includes a low profile or flush mounted sealed transceiver or antenna unit, an electronic module inside of the enclosure electrically connected to the transceiver and a communication device to send signals to the electronic module through the transceiver. The sealed housing generally comprises a portion extending through the exterior surface of the enclosure. In some embodiments, the transceiver may include a radio frequency antenna, a photoelectric cell, a light sensor or an infrared sensor, and the communication device may be a handheld device, a transponder, or a networked computer.