FAQ

Is NEXT due to installation?

NEXT, or Near-End Crosstalk, is interference in electrical circuits, especially in telecom and networking cables, where a signal on one wire pair creates an unwanted signal on a nearby pair.
Proper termination, which involves ending a cable with a connector that matches its impedance, is essential to minimize signal reflections and maintain signal integrity. When termination is done incorrectly, it can cause reflections that increase crosstalk, including NEXT.
So, ensuring proper termination helps reduce this interference and keeps your signals clear and efficient.

G657.A2 bend-insensitive fiber wont splice?

G652.D fibre is a standard single-mode fiber commonly used in many networks. G657.A2 fibre is a bend-insensitive fiber designed to perform well even when bent tightly.
Both types have the same core size, so they are physically compatible.

However, anomalies can occur during splicing due to the different manufacturing techniques used to create bend-insensitive characteristics. These techniques control bending radius and how it handles light.
The connection might not appear perfect, because the bend-insensitive fiber has different internal structures that can affect how light travels through the splice.
The fibres might not align perfectly during splicing, causing misalignment. It is recommended that a core alignment splicer is utilised to minimise the impact on splice loss.

These anomalies are mainly due to the specialized techniques used to make bend-insensitive pigtails, which are designed to be more flexible and durable
Despite these challenges, with proper splicing techniques and equipment, these issues can be minimized.

Is the GVT-2001 a passive device?

GVT-2001 is a passive device and will not be discoverable on the network

What is the useable depth of a 390mm cabinet?

The maximum distance at which these profiles can be moved is 200mm

Can you confirm if a 100-107 will fit in a 100-022

Yeah these two parts fit together

Is OM4 backward compatible

In short the answer is yes, it is compatible with both OM3 + OM2

Is there a way to route my cables on top of my bayed cabinets?

Yes, you can consider the Roof Raceway for this, its designed to route cable between cabinets in a dedicated channel.

Our cabinet in our office is too loud, is there a solution to this?

Yes, the Excel Envron Acoustic Racks, the AR series are designed for office enviroments where noise levels need to be low, the cabinets are designed and manufactured with sound reducing materials.

Does Excel offer and PDUs for other countries?

Yes, Excel offer different PDUs for countries such as Italy, Switzerland with their own plugs and outlets, part codes to consider would be 555-292, 555-294, 555-295

Is there a cable which is S/FTP armoured?

Yes, the Excel cat 6A external steel wie braid armoured cable is S/FTP and has the following part code: 100-984.

Does Excel offer and colour coded ports on their panels for different system identification?

Yes, the Excel Keystone Panel frame with coloured ID ports is a great way to separate and assist in identifying which ports are for which system, their part codes are as follows: 100-775, 100-775-001 and so forth.

Is there a new RJ45 termination tool?

Yes, we now have the 100-127 termination tool which can terminate all Excel RJ45 plugs, this new tool replaces the 100-115 and 100-119

What RAL is the Nordi face plate 101-283?

The nordic face plate 101-283 is RAL 9003 signal white.

What is the required separation distance between copper cabling and Frequency induction heating?

The minimum separation distance shall be 1000mm apart from Frequency induction heating.

What is the required separation distance between copper cabling and Neon lamps?

The minimum separation distance shall be 130mm apart from Neon Lamps.

When do you use PL3 in fluke testing of copper?

PL3 is selected in copper testing when ever there is Consolidation points in the design.

Which basic material is used most often in fibre in LAN and Data Centre applications?

Of the three basic materials, all-silica, plastic and plastic clad silica, all-silica is more commonly used.

What does MPO and MTP stand for?

In fibre, you will come across the term MPO or MTP, this stands for Multiple Fibre Push On, Pull Off, it is a single connector which presents 8, 12 or 16 to 24 fibre cores.

What does Base-T mean?

Lets break it down, Base-T when separated, Base stands for the baseband signalling which means that the ethernet signals are carried on the copper cable without any frequency division and the entire bandwidth is used for a single data channel. T simply stands for Twisted Pair, twisted pairs are required to reduce electromagnetic interference.

What is the difference between a channel and horizontal cabling in networks?

A channel is cable run from equipment to equipment, this would include the patch leads and connectors between a switch and device such as a Desktop, Laptop or IP phone, part of this channel is the horizontal cable which runs from the server room to where the desktop, laptop or other device plugs in, its the main cable length between 2 points without the connectors and patch leads.