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New Solution For Fiber Optic Management
Published Oct 24, 2010
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The expansion of broadband networks is currently causing an exponential increase in the number of installed optical fibers. Network operators need new solutions to be able to handle these quantities to the building entry point in an orderly and reliable manner. Swiss cabling expert R&M (www.rdm.com) has developed its Single Circuit Management (SCM) portfolio for just this purpose. It is a modular tray system for all areas of the network, from main distributor to building entry point. The SCM core components allow you to manage fibers and subscriber connections in a standard way. They support current FTTH market strategies such as Point to Point (P2P) or Point to Multipoint (P2MP) and Open Access, as well as the future high-power and xWDM applications for ultra-broadband networks. R&M is launching the SCM family right now.
The SCM family is based on only a handful of components that can be put together without tools using a quick assembly technique. The scalable module support with integrated fiber conduits serves as the backbone. You click in the trays to serve splice, breakout and splitter functions, as needed. That way, a network operator can expand the FTTH infrastructure flexibly and quickly or adapt it to meet its individual needs.
You can thumb through the trays on the module support like you would file cards. You assign each tray to a street, for example, or a building, housing unit or subscriber. A large label field with interchangeable labels, numbering and color coding makes the handling of even large numbers of fibers easier. Individual subscribers can be very easily connected and administered.
The large bending radius of 40 millimeters is one of the outstanding features of the SCM family. Trays, modules and surfaces for placing excess lengths are designed so you need not bend the fibers any more than that. The bending radius is maintained even in the smallest unit, the Venus Box FLA house connection box, and also in fiber crossover. The stress-free radius minimizes attenuation losses and optimizes handling during installation. As a result, the SCM family from R&M lays the groundwork for optimum performance in future high-power and xWDM applications.
The SCM family is designed for ultra-dense fiber optic infrastructures. The three different tray types can be fitted with six or 24 fibers and shrink-fit or crimp-splice holders or with 1:32 splittings. Combine SCM with the Optical Distribution Frame (ODF) from R&M and you can manage up to 1152 fibers in a single distribution frame. The R&M splice enclosure for fine distribution underground in the last mile can accommodate up to 96 trays or 1152 splices. The Venus Box FLA for the building entry point can fit up to 144 fibers and splices when combined with the SCM. The SCM is suitable for all types of cables and fibers found on the market.
For further information, please visit: www.rdm.com
Facts & Figures
Reichle & De-Massari AG (R&M) develops and manufactures passive cabling solutions for communication networks.
R&M has earned a reputation as a quality leader with its excellent copper and fiber optical products. The company has its own marketing organizations in 30 countries. They, in turn, are grouped together in seven sales regions. R&M earns 75 percent of its sales abroad. Sales in 2009 totaled CHF 192 million; EBIT was 6 percent. The company invests more than CHF 10 million in research and development every year. R&M is one of the 500 largest companies in Switzerland and currently has about 600 employees. The company is wholly-owned by the Reichle family and is being managed in the second generation as an independent family company.
Multifunctional splice trays form the most important parts of the “Single Circuit Management (SCM)” system from R&M. The picture shows the Single Element (SE) version for the accommodation of up to 24 optical fibers – a generous fiber supply for providing entire streets with FTTH and a solution for splicing through with shrink-fit or crimping technology. The SE tray can be combined seamlessly with the modern 24-fiber loose tube.
The trays for the Single Circuit Management SCM system from R&M provide uncluttered fiber guidance, a 40 millimeter bending radius, numbering, color coding and a large interchangeable label.
The modular Single Circuit Management (SCM) System from R&M can be used in all areas of the network, from the central office to the building entry point. Combine SCM with the Optical Distribution Frame (ODF) from R&M and you can manage up to 1152 fibers in a single distribution frame.
The R&M splice enclosure for fine distribution underground in the last mile can accommodate up to 96 trays of the Single Circuit Management system or 1152 splices.
The next generation of R&M FTTX subscriber management is nearly here. With the integration of its new and revolutionary ODF modules in street cabinets, R&M has achieved yet another milestone in subscriber management. Installation work in the field has never been so reliable, so simple or so modular. The inner workings of your street cabinet will grow right along with your base of network subscribers without your having to invest money in advance.
The Venus Box FLA for the building entry point can fit up to 144 fibers and splices and a corresponding number of subscribers with a fiber optic connection when combined with the SCM system. Excess length storage is integrated. The compact design also supports loop installations. The sturdy Venus Box is weather-resistant as well as being dust-proof and impervious to splashing water pursuant to IP54.
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