Abstract:
A device for electrically connecting new equipment to an existing connector block in a telecommunications system, where the connector block is connected to old equipment to be replaced, includes an adapter which is mountable on the existing connector block and electrically coupleable thereto. The adapter includes a plurality of electrical wires provided for connection to the new equipment, and has a surface on which is mountable at least one protector module. The adapter has a first set of contacts mateable with electrical contacts of the at least one protector module, and has second contacts mateable with electrical contacts of the existing connector block. The adapter is mounted on the connector block, and at least one specially designed first protector module is installed on the adapter to provide a connection between customer wires and the old equipment and the new equipment. Then, the at least one first protector module is removed from the adapter and replaced with at least one specially designed second protector module which effects a connection through the adapter between the customer wires and the new equipment and breaks the connection between the customer wires and the old equipment.
Abstract:
A Test Access Matrix (TAM) system permits installation onto an existing connector block. The TAM system exhibits a configuration that permits installation on to telecommunications circuits at the connection point provided for installation of protection modules (1) or other devices (1) that are inserted into the telecommunications circuit. The installation can be accomplished either before new or after existing connector blocks are installed on a telecommunication cross connect frame, tie frame, or other support structure. The TAM system can be instructed to connect a two or four wire test bus to any of the individual telecommunications circuits that are connected to the connector block. The test bus can be connected to the individual communication circuits in either a bridging, break towards the distribution side of the local loop, break towards the telecommunications equipments, or an insertion into the line via a "make before break" sequence.
Abstract:
A return loss bridge circuit for testing a balanced test impedance includes an input connector and a reflection connector. The input connector and the reflection connector are electrically connected to an output of a network analyzer and an input of the network analyzer, respectively. The return loss bridge circuit further includes a reference impedance connected between the input and reflection connectors, first and second transformers and a common mode choke. The common mode choke is electrically connectable to the balanced test impedance.
Abstract:
A protected mid-span power sourcing equipment for a local network communication system includes a network connection subsystem that is connectable to a first network cable having a plurality of electrical wires, and a power equipment connection subsystem that is connectable to at least a second network cable also having a plurality of electrical wires. The second network cable is communicable with a powered end station of the LAN communication system and provides power signals and voice and data signals to the powered end stationed. A power source is connected to the second network cable in the powered equipment connection subsystem and generates the power signal that is provided on at least one second network cable to the powered end station. Electrical surge protectors in the mid-span power sourcing equipment are connected to the powered equipment connection subsystem and the second network cable and provide electrical surge protection for the powered end station.
Abstract:
A coaxial surge protector includes a housing connected to a transmission line (10) in the form of a two-sided printed circuit board (20). The surge protector includes input and output signal connectors (12 and 14) mounted on a housing and connected to the transmission line (10), and a gas discharge tube (16) electrically coupled between the transmission line and circuit ground. A thermally activated shunt assembly (18) is thermally coupled to the gas discharge tube (16) and senses when the gas discharge tube (16) is in an overvoltage condition. Upon such condition, the shunt assembly provides an electrically conductive shunt in parallel with the gas discharge tube (16) to divert current flowing through the gas discharge tube (16) to flow through the shunt assembly to ground in order to minimize further overheating of the gas discharge tube (16).
Abstract:
A method of testing a telecommunications line by using the following method. Applying a first AC test signal to a communications line (7) by tone generator (23) having a first frequency and then measuring the response to the first test signal. Applying a second AC test signal to the same communications line (7) with a different frequency and measuring the response. Calculating one or more line parameters based on the two measured responses.
Abstract:
High performance socket and plug modules are included in a wiring connection system. The socket modules can be wall mounted in a number of different ways using suitable wall plates. Adaptor plugs are also provided to allow users to link devices having RJ plugs, MIC plugs or other plugs to the high performance socket modules. The adaptor plug for use with RJ plugs includes electrical circuitry which minimizes near end crosstalk for an inserted RJ plug. In addition, specially-shaped RJ plug contacts can be used to reduce crosstalk even further. This invention includes a crosstalk reduction device which can reduce crosstalk between different signals, for example, in the socket module, wire connection, or in a multiple signal path wiring connector. Crosstalk is reduced by arranging wires from each of the interfering signal paths to run together for a distance, so that inductive coupling reduces crosstalk in the connector. The wiring connector is modular and a single connector assembly can be employed in a variety of situations by mounting the connector assembly in plate members such as wall plates and patching panels which are suitable for the particular environment.
Abstract:
A patch cable assembly for making patch connections between connector blocks while protecting against cross talk and signal interference. The assembly includes a patch cable with transmit and receive conductors and a surrounding ground sheath and a circuit board insert at the end for insertion into a patch connector block. The insert has an electrically conductive shield between transmit and receive conductors.
Abstract:
Adaptive racking and distribution frame systems (30) for handling optical fiber cables (66) and including racking sections with wall portions that can be replaced without removing the section or displacing cables in the section and further including housings (34) with moveable shelves (162) that can be adapted to hold optical fiber splices, optical fiber connectors or optical fiber spools (194).
Abstract:
An individual subscriber circuit protector module (10) employing solid state circuitry (16) for protection against momentary voltage surges, and having heat coil assemblies (17) for protecting against continuous excess current surges. Fail-safe protection (13) is also provided which becomes operative in the event of failure of the heat coil protection.