12.09.2008
New handheld OTDRs are ideal for certifying fibre networks

A new range of lightweight, rugged, handheld Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs) is now available, which offers high measurement precision, fast data acquisition, ease-of-use and a variety of useful features.

Increasing bandwidths in LAN and fibre optic cabling means that more in-depth testing and certification of networks is now required. The 33-960 Series of Micro OTDRs from IDEAL INDUSTRIES (U.K.) Ltd. are designed for the installation and troubleshooting of LAN, campus and WAN fibre networks. The combination of precise measurement, a one-button ‘Autotest’ function for ease-of-use, and short attenuation and Event Dead Zones, results in a unit that provides accurate characterisation of connectors and splices, as well as fast and reliable fault location – even on the shortest of network links.

07.07.2008
New Universal Lockout Kit Prevents Electrical Accidents
A new kit of universal, easy-to-fit Lockout/Tagout devices, which help prevent electrical accidents, is now available from IDEAL INDUSTRIES (U.K.) Ltd.

15.04.2008
New low cost fibre optic cable testing kit is now available

A new low cost fibre optic testing kit has been launched that enables users to certify fibre optic cabling and optical devices. Absolute power and end-to-end cable losses can be calculated at four different wavelengths, including a 1490nm measurement mode, enabling users to certify emerging single mode ‘fibre-to-the-home’ cabling systems (FTTx).

15.04.2008
New CCTV tester is lighter, more compact and offers unique functionality
A new, versatile, easy-to-use CCTV tester is now available, which is both lighter and more compact than its predecessor and offers unique additional features, including video level and sync testing, as well as audio level testing.