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The LanTEK IV cable certifier can connect to the Ideal AnyWareCloud test management system to enable real-time collaboration between project managers and field technicians. “With enhanced connectivity, LanTEK IV also makes live support possible,” Widdershoven said. “Colleagues, cable manufacturers and our technical support teamcan all connect to LanTEK IV remotely, helping to increase collaboration, minimize troubleshooting time and reduce call- backs.” Hanger improvements Cable cleat manufacturer Ellis has enhanced a product that it originally developed over 20 years ago. Ellis’s technical team has taken the company’s cable hangers, used primarily in the rail industry, and made them stronger, lighter and cheaper. Stephen Walton, Ellis’s technical director, said: “With the market for cable hangers growing, and the number of extremely similar products also expanding, it was felt we needed to improve on the design in order to capitalize on new opportunities, while at the same time protecting our current customer base.” The first key development is that there are two different versions of the new Ellis cable hanger – a standard Mk2 cable hanger, and a convex hanger; the latter is designed specifically for use in tunnels, where the mounting surface is often curved.

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LanTEK IV also provides the patent pending VisiLINQ permanent link adapter, a new way to test that allows users to initiate testing and view the results without even needing to hold the certifier. This allows technicians to save time and increase productivity. The RJ45 tips on the VisiLINQ permanent link modules are also field replaceable to reduce the cost of ownership. “For years some technicians have believed there is only one choice in this category, but LanTEK IV offers a better way, making the job faster, easier and more profitable,” said Tim Widdershoven, marketing director for Ideal Networks. “This is not just a re-badging exercise, but an entirely new, future-proof approach to cable certification.”

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