WCA November 2010

Testing and measuring

Providing a measuring point Zumbach’s USYS 20 offers an economic solution for one diameter or capacitance measuring point in industrial processes such as the manufacturing of wire and cable, tube and hose. The system features real-time, multi-tasking data processing and control. USYS 20 accepts measurements from a broad line of laser diameter gauges of the ODAC ® series, covering a diameter or width range from 0.012mm to 310mm with a selectable resolution of up to 0.00001mm. The processor also accepts capacitance measurements from the Zumbach’s CAPAC ® systems instead of the diameter gauges.

Key features include: Complete system for one measuring point • Simultaneous display of three measured values • Industrial, rugged design • Table top or 19" rack versions • User friendly control panel with easy menu navigation • Direct access function keys • High-contrast LCD monochrome screen (240 x 128 pixels) • Alarm displays •

Real-time data collection • Reel and session reports • DDC – direct dynamic control system • SRD – static regulating device •

USYS 20 table top model ❍ ❍

Zumbach Electronic AG – Switzerland Fax : +41 32 356 0430 Email : sales@zumbach.ch Website : www.zumbach.com

Complete range for cable testing DCM provides a complete range of test and measurement solutions for cable production and final quality testing. Solutions are offered for LAN cables, RF coaxial cables, telecommunication and instrumentation cables.

The latest DCM model 3S-XLD, for the testing of LAN Cat 5e, Cat 6a and Cat 7 cables, is designed to offer higher reliability, faster measurement speeds and greater measurement performance than previous models. The 3S-XLD uses solid state switching, completely eliminating electronic relays and mechanical switches. The 3S-XLD system provides a 28-pair test platform for testing numerous LAN cable parameters, including crosstalk power sums, alien crosstalk, insertion loss, return loss and impedance. Bundled cables and backbone cables are quickly and easily tested, and typical 4-pair LAN cables can be tested individually or in groups. The new DCM 3S solid state switching technology is said to yield up to 80% faster test times and improved system noise levels. A typical 4-pair cable is tested in less than 1 minute. A six-around-one, 28-pair alien crosstalk test, according to ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, takes approximately 8 minutes 30 seconds, including VNA calibration. The 3S technology is said to be faster, more accurate and more reliable, and 3S upgrades are available for existing DCM LAN cable testing systems.

DCM also provides a variety of additional cable testing solutions. Available products include 4-pair systems for testing Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 cables, integrated systems for testing 100-pair telecom and instrumentation cables, and integrated systems for testing 50-ohm and 75-ohm coaxial cables. Solutions include complete test automation and automatic switching. DCM model 3S-XLD ❍ ❍

DCM Industries Inc – USA

Fax : +1 510 670 7212

Email : dcmsales@dcmindustries.com

Website : www.dcmindustries.com

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Wire & Cable ASIA – November/December 2010