Coaxial system with keying feature

A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.

COAXIAL SYSTEM WITH KEYING FEATURE

A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.

DSX module with performance monitoring

A DSX system having a plurality of jacks mounted in a chassis, the jacks including IN and OUT ports accessible from the front of the chassis and tip and ring springs corresponding to each of the IN and OUT ports. The chassis also includes IN and OUT co-axial cable connectors electrically connected to the tip and ring springs of the jacks, and MONITOR co-axial cable connectors for use in monitoring signals transmitted through the IN and OUT connectors.

Coaxial system with keying feature

A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.

HIGH DENSITY COAXIAL SWITCHING JACK

A coaxial switching jack (12) with a pair of coaxial assemblies (124) mounted within a housing (100) having a pair of front openings (112). The coaxial assemblies each include a center conductor (125) and a shell conductor (123). The center conductors are connected by a first spring (130) and the shell conductors are connected by a second spring (116). Insertion of a coaxial cable connector within one of the front openings deflects the springs from the corresponding coaxial assembly and disconnects the center and shell conductors of the two assemblies. The jack may also be configured to provide an electrical connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly if a coaxial cable connector is inserted within the first coaxial assembly. The connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly may allow for selection of a desired electrical impedance. © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

HYBRID FIBER/COPPER CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD

A junction box and hybrid fiber optic cable connector which permit repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire cable assembly or retermination of the cable. A method of repairing a hybrid fiber/copper cable and connector. © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

DSX module with performance monitoring

A DSX system having a plurality of jacks mounted in a chassis, the jacks including IN and OUT ports accessible from the front of the chassis and tip and ring springs corresponding to each of the IN and OUT ports. The chassis also includes IN and OUT co-axial cable connectors electrically connected to the tip and ring springs of the jacks, and MONITOR co-axial cable connectors for use in monitoring signals transmitted through the IN and OUT connectors.

Hybrid fiber/copper connector system and method

A junction box and hybrid fiber optic cable connector which permit repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire cable assembly or retermination of the cable. A hybrid fiber/copper connector including cable management within the connector housing. A method of assembling a hybrid fiber/copper connector.

Coaxial system with keying feature

A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.

High density coaxial switching jack

A coaxial switching jack with a pair of coaxial assemblies mounted within a housing having a pair of front openings. The coaxial assemblies each include a center conductor and a shell conductor. The center conductors are connected by a first spring and the shell conductors are connected by a second spring. Insertion of a coaxial cable connector within one of the front openings deflects the springs from the corresponding coaxial assembly and disconnects the center and shell conductors of the two assemblies. The jack may also be configured to provide an electrical connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly if a coaxial cable connector is inserted within the first coaxial assembly. The connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly may allow for selection of a desired electrical impedance.

Power panel with angled connectors

A power distribution panel is disclosed. The power distribution panel includes a panel enclosure having a front face, a rear face, and an interior. The panel also includes a first plurality of connection blocks, each of the first plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a first common angle relative to the front face of the panel enclosure. The panel further includes a second plurality of connection blocks, each of the second plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a second common angle relative to the rear face of the panel enclosure. The panel includes a plurality of circuit protection modules located on the front face of the panel enclosure, and a plurality of conductive bars passing through the enclosure and connecting the input connection blocks to one of the plurality of circuit protection modules, each of the conductive bars including a generally straight portion passing from ...

Coaxial system with keying feature

A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.

Managed electrical connectivity systems

A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.

Power Panel with Angled Connectors

A power distribution panel is disclosed. The power distribution panel includes a panel enclosure having a front face, a rear face, and an interior. The panel also includes a first plurality of connection blocks, each of the first plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a first common angle relative to the front face of the panel enclosure. The panel further includes a second plurality of connection blocks, each of the second plurality of connection blocks located on the rear face of the panel enclosure and oriented at a second common angle relative to the rear face of the panel enclosure. The panel includes a plurality of circuit protection modules located on the front face of the panel enclosure, and a plurality of conductive bars passing through the enclosure and connecting the input connection blocks to one of the plurality of circuit protection modules, each of the conductive bars including a generally straight portion passing from ...

DSX module with performance monitoring

A DSX system having a plurality of jacks mounted in a chassis, the jacks including IN and OUT ports accessible from the front of the chassis and tip and ring springs corresponding to each of the IN and OUT ports. The chassis also includes IN and OUT co-axial cable connectors electrically connected to the tip and ring springs of the jacks, and MONITOR co-axial cable connectors for use in monitoringsignals transmitted through the IN and OUT connectors.

Fiber optic cable slack management module

A fiber optic cable slack management module includes a base defining a first cable management spool, an outer face of which is configured to contact cables when cables are pulled away from the base and a second cable management spool, within which the first cable management spool is located. An inner face of the second cable management spool is configured to contact cables when cables are in a relaxed, non-pulled state. The fiber optic cable slack management module defines a cable exit adjacent the first cable management spool and defined at least partially by the inner face of the second cable management spool, the cable exit defined by a channel positioned between the first and second cable management spools.

Fiber optic cable slack management module

A fiber optic cable slack management module includes a base defining a first cable management spool, an outer face of which is configured to contact cables when cables are pulled away from the base and a second cable management spool, within which the first cable management spool is located. An inner face of the second cable management spool is configured to contact cables when cables are in a relaxed, non-pulled state. The fiber optic cable slack management module defines a cable exit adjacent the first cable management spool and defined at least partially by the inner face of the second cable management spool, the cable exit defined by a channel positioned between the first and second cable management spools.

MANAGED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS

A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces. 1. A patch panel comprising:a frame;a plurality of jack modules coupled to the frame, each jack module defining a socket configured to receive a plug connector, each jack module including a plurality of plug contacts accessible from within the socket;a circuit board coupled to the frame, the circuit board including a processor port;a plurality of media reading interface arrangements coupled to the circuit board, each media reading interface arrangement being electrically coupled to the processor port, and each media reading interface arrangement being accessible from one of the jack modules;a processing unit including at least a connector with which the processing unit connects to the processor port of the circuit board; anda cable manager attached to the frame, the cable manager being configured to selectively retain the processing unit at the circuit board.2. The patch panel of claim 1 , wherein the cable manager includes a body extending between mounting arms that attach to the frame to support the body claim 1 , the body defining one or more slots at which cables terminating the jack modules can be secured with cable ties.3. The patch panel of claim 1 , wherein the cable manager includes a retention arrangement that is movable between a holding position and a release position claim 1 , the retention ...

MANAGED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS

A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces. 1. A connector arrangement comprising:a plug nose body having a first side and an opposite second side, the first side of the plug nose body being configured to hold a plurality of first contacts that are electrically connected to conductors of an electrical segment of communications media, the second side of the plug nose body defining a cavity;a circuit board positioned within the cavity of the plug nose body, the circuit board including a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media, the storage device being electrically connected to a plurality of second contacts, the second contacts being configured to enable the stored information to be read from the storage device by a media reading interface; anda plug cover member that encloses the circuit board within the cavity, the plug cover defining a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed.2. The connector arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the first contacts are arranged at a front end of the plug housing.3. The connector arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the plug nose body includes a finger tab protruding from the second side of the plug nose body claim 1 , the finger tab including a latch surface for latching to a connector assembly.4. The connector arrangement of ...

MANAGED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS

A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces. 1. (Canceled)2. A patch panel comprising:a jack module defining a socket configured to receive a plug connector, the jack module including a plurality of first contacts accessible from within the socket, the jack module also defining a cutout region; anda media reading interface arrangement including a media reading interface mounted to a circuit board, the media reading interface including second contacts, the media reading interface being positioned at the jack module so that free ends of the second contacts extend into the jack module through the cutout region.3. The patch panel of claim 2 , further comprising a circuit board to which the media reading interface is coupled claim 2 , the second contacts of the media reading interface being electrically connected to the circuit board.4. The patch panel of claim 3 , wherein the circuit board extends parallel to an open face of the socket of the jack module.5. The patch panel of claim 2 , further comprising a chassis to which the jack modules are mounted and a frame coupled to the chassis.6. The patch panel of claim 5 , further comprising a frame mounted to the chassis claim 5 , the frame defining a row or apertures that align with the sockets of the jack module.7. The patch panel of claim 6 , further comprising a fascia mounted to the frame at an opposite ...

Fiber optic cable slack management module

A fiber optic cable slack management module includes a base defining a first cable management spool, an outer face of which is configured to contact cables when cables are pulled away from the base and a second cable management spool, within which the first cable management spool is located. An inner face of the second cable management spool is configured to contact cables when cables are in a relaxed, non-pulled state. The fiber optic cable slack management module defines a cable exit adjacent the first cable management spool and defined at least partially by the inner face of the second cable management spool, the cable exit defined by a channel positioned between the first and second cable management spools.

Managed electrical connectivity systems

A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.

Managed electrical connectivity systems

A connector arrangement includes a plug nose body; a printed circuit board positioned within a cavity of the plug nose body; and a plug cover that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module and a media reading interface configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.

HYBRID FIBER / COPPER CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD

Una caja de conexiones y un conector de cable híbrido de fibra optica que permite la reparacion de fibras o conductores de cobre danados conducidos por un calbe híbrido de fibra/cobre sin requerir el reemplazo de todo el conjunto de cable o la reterminacion del cable. Un conector híbrido de fibra/cobre que incluye el tendido del cable dentro de la carcasa del conector. Un método para ensamblar un conector híbrido de fibra/cobre. A junction box and a hybrid fiber optic cable connector that allows the repair of damaged copper fibers or conductors driven by a hybrid fiber / copper calbe without requiring the replacement of the entire cable assembly or cable re-determination. A hybrid fiber / copper connector that includes cable routing inside the connector housing. A method to assemble a hybrid fiber / copper connector.

Managed electrical connectivity systems

A connector arrangement (5000) includes a plug nose body (5004); a printed circuit board (5020) positioned within a cavity (5060) of the plug nose body; and a plug cover (5006) that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device (5030) configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts (5034) are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module (5110) and a media reading interface (5145) configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.

Managed electrical connectivity systems.

Se describe un arreglo de conector que incluye un cuerpo de nariz de enchufe; un tablero de circuitos impresos colocado dentro de una cavidad del cuerpo de nariz de enchufe y una cubierta de enchufe que se monta al cuerpo de nariz de enchufe para encerrar el tablero de circuitos impresos dentro de la cavidad. El tablero de circuitos impresos incluye un dispositivo de almacenamiento configurado para almacenar información pertinente al segmento eléctrico de los medios de comunicaciones. La cubierta de enchufe define una pluralidad de aberturas ranuradas a través de las cuales los segundos contactos son expuestos. Un conjunto de conector incluye un módulo de enchufe hembra y una interfase de lectura de medios configurada para recibir el enchufe hembra. Un panel de interconexiones incluye múltiples módulos de enchufe hembra y múltiples interfases de lectura de medios.

High density coaxial switching jack

A coaxial switching jack (12) with a pair of coaxial assemblies (124) mounted within a housing (100) having a pair of front openings (112) . The coaxial assemblies each include a center conductor (125) and a shell conductor (123) . The center conductors are connected by a first spring (130) and the shell conductors are connected by a second spring (116) . Insertion of a coaxial cable connector within one of the front openings deflects the springs from the corresponding coaxial assembly and disconnects the center and shell conductors of the two assemblies. The jack may also be configured to provide an electrical connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly if a coaxial cable connector is inserted within the first coaxial assembly. The connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly may allow for selection of a desired electrical impedance .

Managed electrical connectivity systems

A connector arrangement (5000) includes a plug nose body (5004); a printed circuit board (5020) positioned within a cavity (5060) of the plug nose body; and a plug cover (5006) that mounts to the plug nose body to enclose the printed circuit board within the cavity. The printed circuit board includes a storage device (5030) configured to store information pertaining to the electrical segment of communications media. The plug cover defines a plurality of slotted openings through which the second contacts (5034) are exposed. A connector assembly includes a jack module (5110) and a media reading interface (5145) configured to receive the plug. A patch panel includes multiple jack modules and multiple media reading interfaces.

Hybrid fiber/copper connector system and method

Dsx module with performance monitoring.

Un sistema de conexion transversal digital ("DSX"), que tiene una pluralidad de conectores montados en un armazon, estos conectores incluyen puertas de entrada y de salida, las cuales son accesibles desde el frente del armazon, y resortes de punta y de anillo, los cuales corresponden a cada una de las puertas de entrada y de salida. Este armazon tambien incluye conectores de cables coaxiales de entrada y de salida, los cuales se conectan electricamente a los resortes de punta y de anillo, y conectores de cables coaxiales del MONITOR, para su uso en inspeccionar las senales transmitidas a traves de los conectores de entrada y de salida.

Modular power distribution panel

A modular power distribution system (10) comprises a chassis (12) and a backplane (54) including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules (16, 18) are mounted in the chassis (12), each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) a circuit protection device (62); and (ii) a power output connection (60) location. Bus bars (52) connect front power inputs (50) to the backplane (54).

Hybrid fiber/copper connector system and method

Fiber optic cable slack management module

A fiber optic cable slack management module includes a base defining a first cable management spool, an outer face of which is configured to contact cables when cables are pulled away from the base and a second cable management spool, within which the first cable management spool is located. An inner face of the second cable management spool is configured to contact cables when cables are in a relaxed, non-pulled state. The fiber optic cable slack management module defines a cable exit adjacent the first cable management spool and defined at least partially by the inner face of the second cable management spool, the cable exit defined by a channel positioned between the first and second cable management spools.

Fiber optic cable slack management module

Hybrid fiber/copper connector system and method

A junction box and hybrid fiber optic cable connector which permit repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire cable assembly or retermination of the cable. A method of repairing a hybrid fiber/copper cable and connector.

Hybrid fiber/copper connector system and method

A junction box and hybrid fiber optic cable connector which permit repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire cable assembly or retermination of the cable. A method of repairing a hybrid fiber/copper cable and connector.