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OTDR and OSA functionality for constant non-intrusive network monitoring to reduce maintenance costs and detect issues prior to service degradation.” The PL-1000D will monitor up to eight fiber strands consecutively and operates stand alone over dark fiber, lighted fiber, or a third party network without impacting network traffic. Thedevicemonitors theentireDWDM C-band spectrum and provides the optical spectrum, OSNR, and OTDR measurements of the fiber. This reduces the cost and delays of deploying technicians to the field. Secure entry icotek has expanded its range of round- type KEL-DPZ entry plates with the addition of metric standard size M25. The new M25 allows easy and fast entry for four cables of 3.2mm to 5.2mm diameter, or one cable of 3.2mm to 6.5mm and two of 3.2mm to 5.2mm diameter. Cables, or pneumatic hoses without plugs, are quickly and safely routed into control cabinets, panels or machines, and sealed with certified protection up to IP68 (certified to DIN EN 60529: 2000-09) and UL type 4X.

Other certifications, such as Ecolab, cURus, and HL3 have been granted. Pierced or no longer required membranes are reclosed with ST-B plugs. Introduced cables are automatically sealed and strain relieved, and the hygienic design prevents dirt niches. The KEL-DPZ consists of two components: an insert plate made of elastomer, and an integrated polyamide body. As with other icotek products, the KEL-DPZ series is halogen, and silicone-free. Matching polyamide locknuts are included. Tiny terminations Molex has introduced a micro-termination for use in applications with tiny structural elements. The product is designed for the medical, smartphone and mobile device industries seeking detachable micro- terminations that can be used with ever- decreasing component sizes. The automated and reliable micro- termination solutions work with Temp-Flex micro-ribbon cables, and with wires down to 50 AWG. The Molex micro-termination solution is a separable connection, eliminating the need for bulky soldered terminations for the 42 to 50 AWG range and the cost of new permanent terminations.

“As devices grow ever smaller, components necessarily shrink as well,” said Abe

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