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Maser Show's its CEDIA Collection at CEDIA Expo 09                 May 2009

Maser Communications (UK) are offering their ‘CEDIA Collection’ at CEDIA UK Expo this year where they will be Exhibiting alongside Belden.  The CEDIA Collection by Maser is comprised of specialised cables including Video, Audio, Speaker, Data and Composite cables from world leading suppliers such as Belden, in a variety of reel and colour options.  The aim of this collection is to offer the customer specialised cables which offer high performance, quality and affordability.

Maser Communications (UK) who are part of the Multinational Company The Maser Group, are a specialised  ‘DNA Partner’ for Belden’s extensive range of cables and connectivity for the Broadcast and Home Automation market for the UK and Ireland markets. Exhibiting with Belden at CEDIA for the past number of years, Maser can offer customers expert advice coupled with our extensive array of high quality products to fit customer requirements and budgets from a simple home entertainment fit out to the largest projects, with absolutely everything in between.

Maser will be exhibiting at CEDIA UK Expo at stand number E22.

For further information contact the Maser Sales Team on Ph: 01329 835 480 or Email: sales@masercomms.co.uk

New LSZH Cables from Alpha Wire                       April 2009

Alpha Wire has just launched a new range of Low Smoke Zero Halogen Communication and Control cables. Click on the below link for the new brochure. For further enquiries contact the Maser Sales Team.

Alpha Wire LSZH Brochure

Belden’s Digital Audio Cables, Available from Maser, Provides Optimal

Digital/Analog Performance and Installation Ease         April 2009

Available from Maser Communications (UK), one of Belden’s leading Specialised Distributors and DNA Partners for the supply of Belden’s extensive range of cables to the Broadcast and Pro-Audio/Video markets in the UK and Ireland, the Belden Brilliance 1353A, a new Cat 5e digital audio single-pair cable, is ideal for use in professional and commercial audio applications.

 The 1353A is especially valuable where small size, low weight, and high performance are required, and can be used anywhere a traditional analog or digital shielded pair might be employed, even where cabling may experience rough handling and harsh environmental conditions.

Other benefits if this new Cat 5e digital audio single-pair cable include the following:

1) Installation Efficiency

Many installers routinely use Category 5e or Category 6 cables for audio applications. But, until now if you wanted a single Cat 5e pair, it was necessary to take a four-pair cable and laboriously separate out a pair. The availability of this new ready-to-use jacketed single pair eliminates those inconvenient steps, saving installation time and improving installation efficiency.

2) Installable Performance

Belden’s patented Bonded-Pair technology provides maximum ruggedness and consistent electrical properties during and after installation. During installation, cables are typically pulled, bent, and even kinked. All of these actions can alter the dimensions and physical properties of the cable, degrading its electrical performance. However, the Bonded- Pair design attaches the two wires together (without glue!) for a uniform conductor-to conductor spacing. This helps the cable withstand the rigors of installation and maintain high performance.

3) Its Not Just for Digital Use, But Analog Too, and More

As a bonus, the 1353A Single-pair Digital Audio Cable can be used for analog applications as well as digital. As by nature of the products design, Belden Digital Audio Cables have a low capacitance due to their high impedance, making them excellent analog cables.

4) Outstanding Construction for Indoor/Outdoor Versatility

This innovative new product’s jacket is made of a rugged matte-finish PVC, yet the cable is still highly flexible and very round. Overall nominal cable diameter is 0.126 in. so the minimum installed bend radius is 1.26 in. The insulation on the pair is polyolefin. Operating temperature range for Belden 1353A is -20ºC to 60ºC and this cable complies with NEC/(UL) CMR (riser) and CEC/(UL) CMG fire ratings.

Dekoron Cable effective and efficient for plant operations   April 2009

Dekoron Wire & Cable are the innovators in Instrumentation. Technology to improve signal transmission, shielding, and custom designed cables have allowed Dekoron to bring to market products required to effectively and efficiently run plant operations.

Dekoron Instrumentation Cables, available from Maser Communications, are used in many plants throughout the world to transmit information between sensors, analysers and control rooms. Dekoron innovations in insulation and shielding provide protection for cables from electronic noise and interference that could interrupt accurate information being transferred through the plant.

Dekoron Thermocouple extension cables utilise a solid alloy wire conductor in applications requiring precise temperature measurement and control for process plants.

Dekoron control cables are essential to maintain a quality control system in harsh environments of process control. Dekoron control cables maintain system integrity and durability in challenging environments and applications.

Specialty Cables for extreme applications, which include fire resistant, cold weather, dual armor, circuit integrity, armored fieldbus and zero halogen are also developed and manufactured.

Cables with up to 100 conductors or conductor groups and continuous lengths of 10,000 feet are also possible. All conductor groups can be shielded against electromagnetic interference by the use of proper shields and drains.

Materials are sourced from high quality, reliable and competitive materials. Inventory is maintained or sourced through short-lead times and supplier stock programmes.

Thermoset and thermoplastic materials are used for cable insulation. To assure clean and accurate signals back to the control room, aluminum, copper, and bronze shields are applied to individual and groupings of cable.

An additional layer of protection of armor is added depending on the applications. This includes Served Wire Armor (SWA) for physical protection where cut through resistance is necessary, and Interlock Armor (aluminum or galvanised) for mechanical and cable core protection.

Dekabon Moisture/Chemical Barrier is applied to provide chemical, crush and vapour resistance and protection against moisture. The addition of Dekabon ensures cable suitability for direct burial applications and abrasive backfilling. Paired with a drain wire, Dekabon also acts as an electrostatic shield which provides protection against lighting.

Thermoset and thermoplastic jackets are used for first and second jackets within the cable. Jackets can be easily removed with a nylon ripcord for field stripback and terminations.

All Dekoron products are manufactured to high quality standards. All cables are subjected to electrical inspection after twisting, bunching, jacketing and armoring.

For further information contact the Maser Communications Sales Team

Maser Poland Exhibiting at ‘Maintenance & Overhauls in the Chemical Industry’     April 2009

Maser Poland will be exhibiting at the conference ‘Maintenance & Overhauls in the Chemical Industry’ on the 4th – 5th May 2009 in Kazimierz Dolny, Poland.

The Conference / Exhibition is aimed at professionals in the chemical manufacturing industry. Key topics of the conference include:

• Effectiveness in Maintenance
• Failure prevention
• Current repairs & installation
• Control, visualisation & management systems in production & industrial automation solutions

Maser Poland will be exhibiting their range of factory automation & industrial type cables.

For any further information contact Tomasz Augustyn Ph: +48 22 737 70 29  or 
Email: tomasz.augustyn@masergroup.com.pl

5th Edition Belden Digital Studio Cable Guide    February 2009

This Belden guide is a popular and useful tool featuring an updated maximum transmission distance table and answers to FAQ's regarding both digital audio and digital video cable installations. Click on the below link to download.

Belden's 5th Edition Digital Studio Cable Guide

Alpha Wire Introduces Flexible Servo Cables    February 2009

The new Series SF flexible servo cables from Alpha Wire offer increased flexibility for connecting  power between the supply and servo motors, drives, and controllers. A flexible thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) jacket and PVC/nylon insulation make the cable suitable for flexing applications that require continuous movement.  Superior flexibility and a tight bend radius of ten times the cable’s diameter also make installation easier.

The UL Listed cables meet the requirements of NFPA 79, allowing them to be used in industrial machinery applications such as machine tools, pick and place equipment, Cartesian and articulated motion control, and automated material handling systems.

To meet a range of power requirements, Series SF cables are available over an 18 to 8 AWG (0.96 to 8.5 mm2) conductor size range. The cables are available in both power and composite cable configurations.  The Series SF power cable has four conductors for power and ground. The Series SF composite power cable adds two twisted pairs for use in braking control, temperature monitoring, or other control/monitoring uses.  To provide excellent EMI protection in noisy electrical environments, the cables are shielded with a combination foil and tinned copper braid.

 “The new Series SF gives users a more reliable and easy-to-use way to connect servo power,” said Mike Dugar, Senior Product Manager at Alpha Wire. “Users want more flexibility to make installation and startup faster, as well as increase long-term reliability.  Series SF does all of that, while maintaining the rugged performance needed for industrial machinery.”

Series SF flexible servo cables are rated for 600 volts and meet the UL requirements for TC-ER and WTTC applications and CSA for AWM I/II A/B. They are oil and sunlight resistant.  The new Series FL flexible servo cables are members of the Alpha Wire Communication, Control, & Industrial product family.

For further information contact the Maser Sales Team.

Maser Opening a New Office in Poland    February 2009

The Maser Group continues it growth on the international market by recently expanding its Europe divisions to Poland.

Maser Poland will be headed by Tomasz Augustyn, who will act as the new Business Devleopment Manager covering all of Poland.

Tomasz is previously from an OPG market, however he will be handling business in all market sectors including Industrial, AV, Cable assembly, OPG, Utilities and many more.

The new office will be opening next month near the Warsaw area.

Tomasz contact details are tomasz.augustyn@masergroup.com.pl Ph: +48 504 85 85 75

Cable sheaths to protect against aggressive chemicals   February 2009

Dekoron is promoting a range of cables which can be furnished with ‘armour’, protecting them from harsh environments in the oil and gas industry.

The cable sheaths or ‘armour’ were designed to answer the problem of the permeability of existing plastic cable sheaths on the market due to humidity and aggressive chemicals.

“Penetration of these elements to the core of the cable compromise its overall lifetime performance. A conventional cable core protection against above mentioned elements is generally achieved by applying a lead sheath,” said the company.

Dekoron’s DEKABON’s cable constructions can be furnished with armouring options including served wire armour and interlock armour for additional physical protection.

The DEKABON technology is scalable and has been applied to instrument, control and thermocouple extension cables, says the company, also claiming that the technology has already been used by all major oil companies in their refineries and petrochemical facilities for over 25 years.

The technology is now available locally for the oil refining and petrochemical industry.

For further information called the Maser Sales Team.

Alpha Wire Introduces Smaller Gauge Xtra-Guard® Cables   January 2009

Alpha Wire is extending the Xtra-Guard family of performance cables with new 26 AWG (0.14 mm2) and 28 AWG (0.09 mm2) stranded conductors. Smaller gauge conductors help reduce the cable diameter, help provide better flexibility, increase compatibility with today’s smaller connectors, and still provide the high performance and system reliability for which Xtra-Guard is known.

The new small-gauge cables are available with a variety of conductors and twisted pairs. Shielding options include unshielded, foil, and Supra-Shield® foil/braid. Supra-Shield is Alpha’s proprietary high-performance shielding consisting of a trilaminate foil and tinned copper braid to achieve exception EMC performance.

“The Xtra-Guard family is well known in the industry for its ruggedness and high performance in demanding applications,” says Mike Dugar, Senior Product Manager at Alpha Wire. “By extending the line to 26 and 28 gauge, we give users even more choice in meeting critical design and application requirements—and especially in applications where the need for smaller cables and increased flexibility doesn’t allow any compromise in performance.”

Xtra-Guard is Alpha’s family of high-performance cables available in a wide variety of grades to cover applications from demanding to severe.

·         Xtra-Guard 1 meets the needs of critical signal applications

·         Xtra-Guard 2 is a heavy-duty cable offer enhanced resistance to abrasion, mechanical stress, oils, solvents, and fuels

·         Xtra-Guard 3 is an outdoor cable, offering resistance to weathering, moisture, and UV aging and allowing direct burial with conduit

·         Xtra-Guard 4 is a cable with excellent high and low temperature performance

·         Xtra-Guard 5 offers outstanding high-temperature performance and resists all oils, solvents, and fuels

·         Xtra-Guard Flex is a line of cables for high-flex applications such as motion control

Xtra-Guard Brochure click to download

Dekoron – now member of Fieldbus Foundation                   January 2009

Dekoron is officially registered with the “Fieldbus Foundation” as approved for their foundation fieldbus type cables

Dekoron Wire & Cable, Inc. has a solid reputation for high quality products manufactured with the shortest, reliable lead-times in the industry.  Dekoron's inventory management, coupled with their strategically located manufacturing and distribution network provide customers with the fastest response time in the industry.

• Meets or exceeds FF-844 specifications for Type A cable.  NEC listed for PLTC/ITC for Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Locations.  NEC listed for ITC-HL for Class 1 Division 1 Hazardous Locations.
• Available in single-pair (FB5X-6XXXX) and multi-pair (FB7X-6XXXX) constructions.
• Manufactured to project specific color code requirements.
• Dekoron manufactures the longest lengths available which reduces waste and minimizes storage requirements.
• Armor options available - Aluminum or Galvanized Interlocked, Steel Wire Armor (SWA) or Continuously Corrugated Welded Aluminum Armor (CCW).

New Industrial Automation Cable Range from Alpha Wire Company Meets the Needs of Complex Automation Applications                       January 2009

 Alpha Wire Company, a leading supplier of advanced solutions and service in wire, cable and tubing, today announced the launch of its Industrial Automation range of high-performance cables.  This announcement comes at a time when industrial automation systems continue to increase in complexity as they strive to meet the ever expanding range of applications and human activities.  The range is designed to meet these challenges by delivering industry-leading quality and exceptional reliability, synonymous with Alpha Wire, with the performance to meet the rigorous requirements of the major automation communication architectures.

Alpha Wire’s wealth of experience in the cable industry means that it understands the challenges faced by engineers and manufacturers when designing and constructing automated devices that make up these complex systems.  Whether the application is designing a device for error proofing to increase quality or motion sensing to improve safety, the Industrial Automation cable range offers the market a number of advantages such as small put-ups to support large and small projects, quick delivery for immediate needs, and complete family of products to simplify sourcing and superior quality to improve system reliability.

The range consists of five product families each designed to deliver unparalleled performance in a variety of applications:

• ControlNet™ - A low-loss RG-6/U type coax cable designed to meet the high-speed, time-critical requirements necessary for the operation of modern ControlNet factory-floor automation systems.  Its key features include: foil /braid shielding for maximum signal integrity and run length, fully tested to ensure that return loss, and other critical performance features meet the requirements of the ControlNet physical layer specification and full compliance with Allen-Bradley P/N 1786
  

• RS-485 - Brings proven data transmission protocol to the factory floor in a rugged design.  Alpha Wire RS-485 cables reduce electrical noise sensitivity to keep reliability and performance at world-class levels.  They also boast features such as UL type PLTC and CM listed, sunlight resistant and suitable for use in Class 1 Division 2 locations per NEC Article 501
  
• DeviceNet™ - Renowned for its cables’ reliability and performance, Alpha Wire continues to set the standard with this cable by integrating power and data functionality in a single rugged cable.  The cable meets ODVA thick and thin specifications as well as allowing device level diagnostics.  High data rates; supports 500 kbps at 100 m and 125 kbps at 500 m and reduced installation costs compared with traditional “home run” wiring practices help make this a superior cable and is of course compliant with Allen-Bradley part numbers 1485 CPI-A and 1485 CPI-C
• Fieldbus & PROFIBUS – Offering a complete family of Fieldbus and PROFIBUS cables, Alpha Wire is able to meet ruggedness, performance, and quality requirements of almost any Fieldbus and PROFIBUS application environments.  The cable features matched impedance to factory automation system enabling maximum signal transmission and large stock holding of Fieldbus Type A, Fieldbus Type B, Fieldbus High Speed, and PROFIBUS DP means products are always available at short notice.  Suitable for use in Class 1 Division 2 locations per NEC Article 502 the cable also complies with IEC 61158 standard
• Industrial Twinax - Alpha Wire Industrial Twinax cables provide a robust physical media for the transmission of PLC/DCS signals designed to meet the needs of real-time, high-throughput industrial applications.  The cable’s foil and braiding shielding ensures maximum signal integrity and run length and can be installed in the same tray or conduit as 600 V power cables.  Suitable for use with Allen-Bradley Data Highway Networks the cable also offers excellent electrical characteristics.

Automation Cable Brochure click to download

For further information contact the Maser Sales team on 01329 835 480 or sales@masercomms.co.uk

Belden Industrial Website for Manufacturing and Processing Plants and Industrial Infrastructures                                                      December 2008

Belden’s new Industrial website www.belden.com/industrial is desigend to serve the infrastructure communications needs of industrial professionals, as well as system designers and integrators who serve the harsh and demanding industrial marketplace. This includes process industries such as oil. Gas, petrochemicals, food and beverage and pharmaceuticals; discrete manufacturing industries such as automotive, packaging and consumer products; and infrastructure facilities such as water/wastewater, wind energy and transportation.

Following is a quick tour of what visitors will discover at the new Industrial Website:

• Products – Belden’s full line of cabling products including DataTuff® and TrayOptic® cables for Industrial Ethernet and other network protocols, machine control and robotics, process automation and control, and an overview of Hirshmann – branded Ethernet switches and Lumberg Automation-branded connectivity products.
  
  
• Network & Protocol Solutions – Belden cables for DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, Ethernet IP, CC link, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and more.

• Industry Solutions – Specific Belden solutions for diverse industrial applications i.e petrochemical industry and water/wastewater

• Services and Support – Including Network Design, Training, Technical Support and System Performance

• Technical Information – A wealth of valuable information covering virtually every facet of industrial networking. Users can download an array of product bulletins, technical bulletins, white paper, reference guides, application reports, procurement specs, brochures and the Belden Master Catalog. Plus the eCatalog is available on the site to all users, complete with technical data sheets.

• News & Events – Belden press releases and a schedule of trade shows

Dekabon cable available from Maser Communications                    Nov 2008

Dekoron Wire & Cable are the innovators in Instrumentation. Technology to improve signal transmission, shielding, and custom designed cables have allowed Dekoron to bring to market products required to effectively and efficiently run plant operations.

Dekoron Instrumentation Cables, available from Maser Communications , are used in many plants throughout the world to transmit information between sensors, analysers and control rooms. Dekoron innovations in insulation and shielding provide protection for cables from electronic noise and interference that could interrupt accurate information being transferred through the plant.

Dekoron Thermocouple extension cables utilise a solid alloy wire conductor in applications requiring precise temperature measurement and control for process plants.

Dekoron control cables are essential to maintain a quality control system in harsh environments of process control. Dekoron control cables maintain system integrity and durability in challenging environments and applications.

Specialty Cables for extreme applications, which include fire resistant, cold weather, dual armor, circuit integrity, armored fieldbus and zero halogen are also developed and manufactured.

Cables with up to 100 conductors or conductor groups and continuous lengths of 10,000 feet are also possible. All conductor groups can be shielded against electromagnetic interference by the use of proper shields and drains.

Materials are sourced from high quality, reliable and competitive materials. Inventory is maintained or sourced through short-lead times and supplier stock programmes.

Thermoset and thermoplastic materials are used for cable insulation. To assure clean and accurate signals back to the control room, aluminum, copper, and bronze shields are applied to individual and groupings of cable.

An additional layer of protection of armor is added depending on the applications. This includes Served Wire Armor (SWA) for physical protection where cut through resistance is necessary, and Interlock Armor (aluminum or galvanised) for mechanical and cable core protection.

Dekabon Moisture/Chemical Barrier is applied to provide chemical, crush and vapour resistance and protection against moisture. The addition of Dekabon ensures cable suitability for direct burial applications and abrasive backfilling. Paired with a drain wire, Dekabon also acts as an electrostatic shield which provides protection against lighting.

Thermoset and thermoplastic jackets are used for first and second jackets within the cable. Jackets can be easily removed with a nylon ripcord for field stripback and terminations.

All Dekoron products are manufactured to high quality standards. All cables are subjected to electrical inspection after twisting, bunching, jacketing and armoring.

Belden Special Stock Offer from Maser Communications            Nov 2008

Genuine Belden stock special available from Maser UK Southampton's office

DataTuff Industrial Ethernet Cabling and Connectivity                    Nov 2008
Solutions from Maser Communications

Commercial Ethernet, which was developed well over 30 years ago, and today is a widely installed LAN standard since it is used in many LAN-connected PCs and workstations.

As the technology has evolved in terms of better overall performance and faster speeds, so has Ethernet’s appropriateness for the industrial environment.

The issue with the industrial world is that it can present harsh and hazardous environmental conditions, as there is a real risk in bringing commercial Ethernet type cabling and connectivity products into the industrial landscape.

But Belden DataTuff Industrial Ethernet Cabling and Connectivity Solutions offer a solution to this issue as they are designed specifically for the industrial environment

Belden's DataTuff products are built for mission critical applications in harsh environments. Belden's sealed IP67-rated products are designed for use in factory and process areas in unprotected and outdoor environments.

Belden's DataTuff products are resistant to ingress of dust, moisture, water, oil and chemicals exposure. Belden's non-sealed, IP20-rated cord sets are designed for use inside protected enclosures, control rooms, etc. but may be subjected to harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures, EMI/RFI and vibration.

Belden now offers the following DataTuff connectivity products:

• Cord Sets (RJ45) Cat 5e UTP or FTP. Solid or stranded 24 AWG conductors
• Industrial Grade Sunlight/Oil Resistant jackets. Suitable for use in IP67 or IP20 installations
• Modular Jack (RJ45). Cat 5e UTP or FTP. Suitable for use in IP67 installations
• Plug Kits (RJ45). Cat 5e UTP or FTP. Suitable for use in IP67 installations

Accessories include:

• Stainless steel faceplates. 1- or 2-port single gang or 4- port double gang. Suitable for use in IP67 installations
• Surface mount boxes. 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-Port. Stainless steel cover. Suitable for use in IP67 installations
• Hand tools to crimp either UTP or FTP RJ45 plugs. Cable strippers. Punch-down connecting tool and tool pouch

For further information contact the Maser Sales Team.

Belden Amoung Industry's First Cable Producers to Achieve FieldBus Foundation H 1 Cable Registration

Belden has recently announced that one of the company’s family of IndustrialTuff®DataBus® Cables for FOUNDATION™ fieldbus applications is among the industry’s first to achieve registration to the FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 Cable Test Specification. The Fieldbus Foundation is a global not-for-profit corporation consisting of leading process end users and automation companies.

FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 network is an all-digital, serial, two-way communications protocol that standardizes the interconnection of field devices. In November 2007, the Fieldbus Foundation’s new H1 Cable Test Specification was released to provide users with increased assurance that their industrial cabling infrastructure will provide robust and reliable physical layer performance.

Belden attained H1 registration for part number 3076F. This IndustrialTuff DataBus cable is a Type A 18 AWG stranded cable featuring a polyolefin insulation, Orange or Intrinsically Safe Blue PVC jacket, and 100 percent Beldfoil® shield with TC drain wire. For a cable to qualify, its manufacturers must conduct testing and submit successful test results based on the IEC 61158- 2:2003 standard for Type A cable, which includes (but is not limited to): impedance, capacitance unbalance, connector pin-outs, and attenuation. Registration signifies that the cable is suitable for any H1 fieldbus application, including high temperature and corrosive environments.

Commenting on the registration, Frank Koditek, Belden’s industrial line product manager, notes:“Belden strongly supports the FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 cable registration process because it gives our customers additional assurance that our Type A cables will deliver the quality and performance we promise. And, we credit the Fieldbus Foundation for its ongoing dedication to establishing measurable standards for physical layer requirements, since the cabling infrastructure is the cornerstone of reliable network performance.”

Belden offers a comprehensive line of IndustrialTuff DataBus cables for FOUNDATION fieldbus industrial networking applications. All Belden fieldbus cables meet DataBus for Fieldbus IEC 61158-2 (ISA/SP-50) specifications.

Banana Peel Projector Cables from Belden                         30 October 2008

“Belden Projector Cables in a Banana Peel composite cable format, offer optimum flexibility and faster, easier installation break-outs for room-to-room Riser and Plenum Audio/Video applications.”

As the demand for sophisticated multimedia systems continues to grow, so too does the need for easier-to-install composite Audio/Video Projector cables. Installers are frequently called upon to run inter-room cabling to support highperformance A/V communications systems in schools, universities, municipal buildings, houses of worship and commercial office spaces.

To meet market demand, Belden introduces its Banana Peel® Projector Cables, an innovative design combining both audio and video cable components within a single composite cable. Designed for use in modern, high-tech buildings, Banana Peel Projector Cables are extremely flexible and easy to handle, enabling installers to save time and labor by running multiple A/V cables simultaneously from room-to-room, where similarly equipped wall plates are desired in each room.

Within the composite Projector Cables, the video components include six Belden RG-59 type 75 Ohm Precision Video Mini Coax Cables (Product No. 1281R-Riser and 1282P-Plenum) for analog and digital video. Audio components include two Belden 22 AWG Shielded Twisted Pair Audio Cables featuring aluminum foil-bonded jackets for easy

access to the positive, negative and shield drain wires.

Banana Peel Construction Means Faster Installation

Unlike conventional projector cables with overall jackets which are difficult to handle and add to the cables’ fuel load, the new Projector Cables feature Belden’s exclusive Banana Peel construction. In this design, individual cables are affixed to a central spline and are simply peeled off as needed for termination, making installation much faster and easier.

The Banana Peel construction also enables easier break-out of cables when the full bundle of eight components needs to be divided to run two smaller bundles to separate wall plates. Belden’s coax cables offer true 75 Ohm impedance, are sweep-tested, and come with Return Loss assurance. In addition, the elimination of the outer jacket reduces the cables’ total fuel load, making the Belden Projector Cables more suitable for in-wall and plenum use.

Belden: leadership in HD Technology                                7 October 2008

Radio and television broadcasters are going all-digital. Digital formats are now being adopted by recording studios, video post-production and film production facilities, and many associated applications. The reason is clear – the digital format provides superior A/V performance. This digital transition is leading to a similar revolution in High Definition TV (HDTV).

In radio, TV or post-production applications, the key advantages include improved picture and sound quality as well as interactivity, including high-speed data and Internet access, pay-per-view services, simultaneous data/Internet access and personalized electronic news.

Although the digital format promises to revolutionize the A/V industry, it also poses a challenge when it comes to designing, choosing, and installing a new system.

Werner Eich, Market Manager Broadcast EMEA, says: “We are experiencing a digital revolution: broadcasters, television production studios and post-production enterprises are adopting high definition, serial digital imaging (HD/SDI) as their format of choice because of its superior performance and other advantages.”

Precision digital video is processed in real time and is extremely stable, which reduces equipment adjustments and allows copies or reproductions to retain the same quality as the original. Moreover, signal degradation is virtually eliminated and noise immunity is greatly improved. Digital technology not only promises to improve picture and sound quality, but also paves the way for interactive on-demand TV and other digital services.

Cable manufacturing consistency and quality are both key to achieve minimal return loss. Good practice requires testing to the third harmonic of the operating frequency. For serial, single cable 1080p, that means testing to a frequency of 4.5 GHz. This 1080p format is expected to transmit HD video signals at 3 Gb/s, requiring an operating frequency of 1.5 GHz. This translates to a shorter wavelength and a greater chance that inconsistently manufactured cables will choke off the signal with a high level of return loss. This may be caused by even the slightest irregularity in the cable manufacturing process. A slightly bent shaft, bad bearing or uneven cable tension, for example, can cause reflection and affect the signal wavelength. Therefore, utmost consistency and control in the manufacturing process is essential to the reliability of the cable’s signal transmission at high frequencies and to minimize return loss.

Increased sweep testing
Therefore, broadcast camera and video cables need to deliver top performance, whilst at the same time meeting extended international and European standards.

It is for this reason that Belden became the first cable manufacturer to increase its sweep testing from 3 GHz to 4.5 GHz for all coaxes designed for maximum bandwidth, minimum return loss and minimum attenuation loss. These cables already meet the very tight specifications for electrical properties and are ideally suited for both analog and digital video in broadcast, post-production and other critical video applications. In addition, Belden performs 100% sweep testing to 4.5 GHz on every reel of HD cable and provides certification to assure unequalled levels of cable signal integrity and reliability, with lower return loss (RL) at higher frequencies.

Werner Eich: “We are prepared for the future. As a pioneer and leader in cable technology, Belden has always taken a stringent approach to cable quality assurance. Rather than simply inspect and test random batches of cables after manufacturing, Belden begins its quality process in the product development and manufacturing stages”.

When an independent test laboratory took an in-depth look at the HD performance of the video coaxes used in TV studios, cables were tested for return loss, attenuation and maximum cable run on HD (1080i and 720p). In the end results all Belden products delivered performance values that exceeded the industry standards.

Belden continually introduces new developments and products for a range of different applications for the creation, production and delivery of entertainment content, including Mobile TV, IPTV and D-Cinema.

Belden Offers Industry First with SDI/HD Coaxial Cables          Sep  2008

Belden has designed SDI/HD Coaxial Cables with design features that make using compression connectors faster, easier and more secure.

With the proliferation of plasma and LCD screens, there is growing market demand for high resolution video in a host of applications, including:

• AV presentations and whiteboards for meetings and classroom training

• Projector presentation systems

• Teleconferencing

• Closed-circuit surveillance and security systems

• Video for home theaters

• Video pick-up in sports bars, casinos, racinos and other commercial venues

• High Resolution Surveillance Video

• SDI, video, and Broadband HDTV

• Broadband Internet Delivery

Concurrently, AV and security system integrators are increasingly selecting compression connectors, which can be problematic when used with traditional foil design coaxial cables. The foil can bunch up when inserted into compression connectors or, if the foil is left in place, foil “stringers” can result which can short to the cable’s center conductor.

The Belden Solution

Belden has designed its System Integrator Digital Coax cables especially for use with compression connectors. The cable design features a foil shield that is securely bonded to the jacket and is self-removing during preparation for connection, thus making installation easier and eliminating the risk of foil stringers and shorting. Belden

is the first cable manufacturer to offer system integrators this unique cable solution.

Available in Four Designs, Five Colors

The new Belden System Integrator Digital Coax cable line includes four products: 1355R and 1355P (RG-59/U Type), and 1356R and 1356P (RG-6/U Type).

All cables are sweep tested to 3GHz, and all guarantee -15dB Return Loss (RL) performance. The cable design includes a tinned copper braid shield (85 percent coverage) and bonded Duofoil® shield (100 percent coverage) for effective shielding

in higher frequency applications. The foil is placed over the braid and securely bonded to the jacket so it is self-removing during cable preparation.

The cables are available in five colors: Black, White, Red, Green and Blue.

For further information contact the Maser Sales Team.

Dekoron Product Family                                                     September 2008

Dekoron Wire & Cable are the innovators in Instrumentation. Their dedication to instrumentation cable has benefited the market with many advances. Technology to improve signal transmission, shielding, and custom designed cables have allowed Dekoron to bring to market products required to effectively and efficiently run plant operations.

Dekoron’s Product Family

Dekron Instumentation Cables are used in many plants throughout the world to transmit information between sensors, analysers, and control rooms. Dekorn innovations in insulation and shielding provide protection for cables from electronic noise and interference that could interrupt accurate information being transferred through the plant.

Dekoron Thermocouple Extension Cables utilize a solid alloy wire conductor in applications requiring highly precise temperature measurement and control for Process plants.

Dekoron Control Cables are essential to maintain a quality control system in harsh environments of process control. Dekoron’s dedication to the instrumentation market has resulted in a product that has the ability to maintain system integrity and durability in challenging environments and applications.

Through Dekoron innovations, Specialty Cables for extreme applications have been developed and manufactured to meet customer needs; Fire Resistant, Cold Weather, Dual Armor, Circuit Integrity, Armored Fieldbus, and Zero Halogen.

Product Capabilities

Cables with up to 100 conductors or conductor groups and continuous lengths of 10,000 feet are possible. All conductor groups can be shielded against electromagnetic interference by the use of proper shields and drains.

Materials are sourced form a limited number of high quality reliable and competitive materials, inventory is maintained or sourced through short-lead times and supplier stock programs.

Thermoset and Thermoplastic materials are used for cable insulation.

To assure clean and accurate signals back to the control room, aluminum, copper, and bronze shields are applied to individual and groupings of cable.

An additional layer of protection of armor will be added depending o the applications. This includes Served Wire Armor (SWA) for physical protection where cut through resistance is necessary, and Interlock Armor (aluminum or galvanized) for mechanical and cable core protection.

Dekabon Moisture/Chemical Barrier is applied to provide chemical, crush and vapor resitsnace and protection against moisture. The addition of Dekabon ensures cable suitability for direct burial applications and abrasive backfilling. Paired with a drain wire, Dekabon also acts an electrostatic shield which provides protection against lighting.

Thermoset and thermoplastic jackets are used for first and second jackets within the cable. Jackets can be easily removed with a nylon ripcord for field stripback and terminations.

All of Dekoron products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. All cable is subject to electrical inspection after twist, bunching, jacketing and armoring.

For further information on the Dekoron product range contact the Maser Sales Team

Belden Introduces Plenum Mini Digital Coax Cables for High Quality HD, SDI and Digital Video Applications                                                  July  2008

As the first mini digital coax in the industry, Belden's 1855P cable is designed and engineered to deliver the same outstanding digital video signal transmission performance and reliability that has made the 1855A so popular in the professional broadcast industry.

Both versions of Belden Brillance Mini Digital Coax cables are ideal for connection of high definition (HD)M, standard definition (SDI) and digital audio equipment in professional and commercial applications, including broadcast and cable TV stations, sports stadiums and arenas, convention centers and other large facilities requiring high quality digital vide. And, both cables are 100% sweep tested from 5 MHz to 4.5 GHz.

Rated NEC/CEC CMP, the new 1855P Plenum Mini Digital Coax cables feature a high velocity foam FEP Teflon dielectric, foil plus braid shield, and a flexibile Flamarrest PVC jacket, which is available in ten different colours. The cable is designed to the sam diameter as 1855A, so installers can use the same type of connector - eliminating the need for different tooling and connectors and reducing assembly time and cost.

For further information contact the Maser sales team

CEDIA Collection by Maser                                                          July  2008

In June Maser attended CEDIA 08 in London where Maser teamed up with Belden at the exhibition who had a stand at CEDIA.

Maser would like to thank all of their customers for visiting the Maser/Belden stand at CEDIA 08, and their interest in the range of cable and connectivity that we offer. It was a very successful show.

The CEDIA Collection of Belden products which Maser provided at the show can be viewed by the below link

CEDIA COLLECTION

Belden Completes Acquistion of Trapeze Networks                        July  2008

The acquisition adds a leader in enterprise wireless LAN technology to Belden's suite of signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications

Belden has completed the acquisition of Trapeze Networks, a technology leader in wireless LAN equipment and network management software, for a cash price of approximately $133 million.

"Belden's strategy is to provide our customers with the world's most reliable signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, encompassing wireless systems as well as optical fiber, copper cable, and related connectivity products," said John Stroup, President and Chief Executive Officer of Belden. "Mobility is a requirement among our enterprise customers, and today's wireless technology provides the performance and security that make wireless an indispensable component of the enterprise network. The acquisition of Trapeze Networks uniquely positions Belden to address the enterprise market with a full complement of signal transmission solutions. We are eager to introduce Trapeze Networks' technology to Belden's enterprise customers."

Trapeze Networks delivers NonStop wireless networking with an industry leading combination of performance, security, manageability and reliability. Trapeze also offers the award-winning RingMaster wireless LAN management suite, arguably the finest network management software in the market today. Trapeze Networks wireless LANs built upon the Trapeze SmartMobile architecture is the most secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise WLAN available.

Trapeze Networks, a privately held company based in Pleasanton, California, with 2007 revenues of $56 million, sells its products into healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, government and other enterprise verticals through OEMs and distribution channels. The Trapeze product portfolio is an end-to-end WLAN system built on a highly scalable and secure wireless operating system running on Trapeze Networks access points and controllers and features the industry's most robust management software capabilities.

NEW Belden Industrial Cable Website                                       July  2008

Belden have recently launched a new Industrial website, which provides detail information about the Industrial products and services Belden provide, including Hirschamann products and Lumberg Automation.

In this new site you will find:

• User friendly showcases of products and services Belden provide including both Hirschamann and Lumberg Automation.
• In depth cable product information
• Links to the Belden eCatalogue where users can easily print / download technical data sheets and other important product information
• Provides information on Network and Protocol solutions as well as Industrial solutions
• A Services and Support link

Check it out today www.belden.com/Industrial

Maser and Belden at CEDIA 2008                                             June  2008

Maser Communications (UK) is a ‘DNA  Partner’ for Belden’s extensive range of cables and connectivity for the Home Automation market.

The Maser group has been a Belden distributor for almost 25 years providing a unique insight into
customer’s requirements.

Maser Communications (UK) offer cable in a variety of reel and colour options and a full range of connectivity solutions.

Come and visit us on Stand Number E22 and discuss your HD, Audio, CATV, Automation, Data and composite  cable installation requirements or just have a chat with the team.

24th – 26th June, ExCel London

Graeme Lewis—MASER
Craig Reynolds—BELDEN

For more info please contact the Maser Sales team

Belden Now Offers Modular Enclosure and Rack Solutions for Broadcast, A/V, Security, Telecom

Belden, a world leader in the development of signal transmission solutions for wired and wireless enterprise networks, as well as industrial, broadcast, residential and security markets, is now offering a array of innovative equipment housing and storage solutions designed specifically to meet the needs of the professional broadcast, audio/video, security and mobile telecom markets.

Belden broadcast, A/V enclosures and racks are a logical extension to its popular line of IT Networking enclosures. Belden enclosures are engineered for maximum flexibility in configuring systems that meet unique application requirements while, at the same time, facilitating cable installation and management.

Belden enclosures and racks are well-suited to support infrastructures for structured cabling systems; copper or optical fiber cable and connectivity systems (including patch cords, harnesses and cable assemblies); and wireless LAN systems. In selecting Belden’s high-quality, enclosure and rack solutions, users can be assured that all components will work together and perform flawlessly and with utmost reliability. To assist users in configuring and ordering a system to fit their size, space and component storage requirements, Belden offers a simplified ordering matrix as well as personalized service and support.

Storage Options for Broadcast, A/V, Security and Wireless Telecom

The new series include the Belden XSF and XMF Series for broadcast applications, and the Belden XME and XMER Series for broadcast, audio/video, security and wireless telecom applications. Key design criteria include uncompromisingly strong and well-built structures – along with component features that have been designed specifically to optimize the performance of the cable and to give the user uncommon flexibility in cable management.

All of the cabinets and rack frames comprising these four configurations feature:

•Welded steel frame construction for maximum strength and support

•Belden’s unique Quick Mount System for flexible, fast and easy cable routing

•A selection of sizes and options to meet diverse space requirements for height and depth, with units suitable for stand-alone or ganged configurations

•Wide selection of components, including reversible doors, riser bases, side and top panels, spacing panels, EIA rail kits, drawers, and front-mount work surfaces among others

•A full complement of accessories for outfitting enclosures and rack – including shelving, mounting devices, cable tie mounts and other cable management support options

•Perforated, solid glass and vented doors, and a variety of top panel options to provide passive convective cooling

•A complete offering of power distribution units to accommodate your specific project

Requirement

For more information on Belden's innovative Enclosure and Rack Solutions, contact the Maser Sales Team on Ph: 01329 835 480 or email: sales@masercomms.co.uk

Maser takes its relationship with Belden to the next level         April 2008

Maser UK has recently become a specialised DNA partner of Belden, the ultimate connection between Belden and its distributors.

Already an authorised distributor for Belden across the UK and Ireland Maser have been invited by Belden to join THE NEW exclusive community of the best distributors across EMEA, dedicated to promoting the Belden range – the DNA program, a new exclusive distribution channel program.

The program is designed to allow the relationship between Belden and MASER TO OFFER INCREASED LEVELS OF SUPPORT AND SERVICE TO THE CUSTOMER REMEMBER

'WHEN YOU WANT QUALITY, PERFORMANCE WITH AFFORDABILITY CHOOSE BELDEN FROM MASER '

Electrex 2008                                                                   11 March 2008

Maser Communications (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at the Electrex Exhibition in Birmingham between 22nd-24th April.

Electrex is the national event for electrical contractors, wholesalers, panel builders and engineers.

Maser will be exhibiting Dekoron Wire & Cable – the Instrumentation experts, whom we are the authorised distributor for in the UK and Ireland, as well as Belden and Alpha Wire.

Come and visit us on stand number E148 and discuss your Instrumentation and Industrial requirements or just have a chat with the team.

Electrex Ehibition, Hall 3, NEC, Birmingham

April 22-24 2008

http://www.electrex08.co.uk/electrex/show_home1.asp

Meeting the Highest Standards for HD Cameras           28 February 2008

Meeting the highest standards for HD cameras - New Belden Brilliance® Heat-Resistant Hybrid Optical Fiber Cable SMPTE311M

Belden’s Brilliance® hybrid optical fiber cables are designed to meet the SMPTE311M standard for HD television cameras and beyond. Each composite cable includes a high-voltage power line for HDTV cameras, two control lines and two optical fibers for video and audio transmission. Three types of cable are available. Halogen-free and PVC versions for studios and permanent installations and a PUR version for mobile applications. All of them are available with put-ups of 305 m, 500 m and 1000 m.

Benefits and Features

• SMPTE311M compliant

• Heat-resistant

• Tight-buffered single-mode fiber meets ITU-G.652.D

• Indoor and mobile use

• Available with special put-up for easy connectorization on the drum

• Strength member for extra durability

• Black Brilliance® outer jacket is UV-resistant

• Halogen-free version complies with IEC 60332-1 meaning no toxic gas formation and low smoke density in fire situations

• Cable jackets are meter marked

Brilliance® hybrid optical fiber cables are ideal for use by HDTV video installers, HDTV system integrators, OB van users and manufacturers, equipment rental companies and camera teams in:

• Professional broadcasting

• Studios

• Sports stadiums

• Concert venues

• Live outdoor broadcasts

For further information contact the Maser Sales Team Ph: 01329 835 480 or
email: sales@masercomms.co.uk

IBC 2007- The Biggest Yet!                                       25 September 2007

In September Maser attended the IBC exhibition in Amsterdam where Maser teamed up with Belden at the exhibition who had a stand at IBC.

Maser UK would like to thank all of the customers for visiting the Maser/Belden stand at IBC 2007 and their interest in the range of cable and connectivity we offer.

IBC 2007 was a huge success with welcoming more people than ever before. The number of visitors reached 46,964 compared to 44,808 last year. Over 1,300 exhibits from over 120 countries made it to this year’s IBC another big increase from last year.

Pictures from the Belden Stand

Dekoron - Maser UK Exclusive dealership                           5 July 2007

Maser UK are pleased to announce their new partnership Dekoron Wire and Cable.

Dekoron are the Instrumentation experts in the Wire and Cable industry.

They are the market leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of multi-pair instrumentation, control, and thermocouple extension cables; including metric sizes that are qualified to industry standards.

Dekoron has developed thousands of variations of instrument wire, thermocouple extension wire and control cables to meet customer requirements.

Products include: Multi-pair, control and thermocouple extension cables; including served steel wire and interlocked armor used in process industries for control and instrumentation.

For further information contact the Maser sales office

Belden launch new full European Catalogue                        4 July 2007

Belden has recently launched their new full European catalogue - download it here in full or by section.

Click here www.belden-ema.com/catalog.htm

Maser UK exhibiting at CEDIA 2007                                      30 May 2007

Maser Communications (UK) is Exhibiting at CEDIA 2007, 26th -28th June.

The event showcases the latest innovations and technologies in home cinema, audio-video solutions, lighting control, structured wiring, HVAC control, blind and security systems.

Maser Communications (UK) is the "Master Distributor" for Belden’s extensive range of cables and connectivity for the Home Automation market.

The Maser group has been a Belden distributor for almost 25 years providing a unique insight into customer’s requirements.

We offer HD, CATV, Speaker, Data, Automation, Audio, Composite cables in a variety of reel and colour options, along with connectivity solutions and other installation material.

Come and see us at the show! 26th -28th June 2007. For more details go to http://2007.cedia-expo.com/

New Maser UK Online Cables Sales Website                         9 May 2007

Maser Communications (UK) Ltd has just launched a new online cable website www.masercable.com

The Masercable website is designed as a free online resource, assisting customers to find exactly what they are looking for, whether it is a specific product, a product range, or just information on Maser’s suppliers.
This new website allows customers to search for products whether they know the manufacturer, part number or just know the type of product they are looking for.
Up to date product news and industry news, as well as monthly special product offers are also included on the website.

www.masercable.com is a quick, easy solution to solving your cable requirements, take a look today!

Trompeter's new HDVDP & HDVDPM Patch Jacks                    May 2007

HDVDP & HDVDPM Patch Jacks

The Importance of Being Properly Shielded                  15 March 2007

'Stop the Noise Article' from Alpha Wire

A Simple guide to Profinet Systems                                 15 March 2007

www.profibus.com/pn/

The Latest Acquistions by Belden                                              1 March 2007

Belden begins 2007 by announcing that it has acquired two prominent international companies with products that fit directly into their strategic plan.

Hong Kong based LTK Wiring manufactures a range of cable solutions including UL-compliant internal wiring for electronic devices, coaxial cables for wireless equipment, internal A/V products and specialist automotive
cabling.

Hirshmann Automation and Control produces industrial Ethernet and connector solutions. Industrial Ethernet is an open system for digital communications on the factory floor and in other rugged, demanding
environments.

By adding these companies to their portfolio, Belden is able to expand their connectivity portfolio, provide more solutions to the industrial market and open opportunities in the wireless and fibre optic component
manufacturing fields.

Machine Building, Drives & Automation Expo                   5 Febraury 2007

Maser Industrial Cable (UK) will be exhibiting at the upcoming exhibition
Machine Building, Drives & Automation 2007.

Machine Building, Drives & Automation, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham on the 14th and 15th February 2007, it is the UK’s leading exhibition addressing all aspects of machine building, automation, drives and design.

Incorporated with Machine Building is ‘PneuMotion – Air At Work’ that specialises in
Pneumatic Components and Systems Equipment featuring exhibitors from the compressedair industry. PneuMotion is supported by the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) who represent manufacturers, distributors and users of compressors, vacuum pumps, pneumatic tools and allied products.

Maser will also be exhibiting with Alpha Wire, promoting Alpha’s Variable Frequency
Drive Cables and Xtra-Guard products.

To see all the exhibitors including Maser at this years Machine Building, Drives &
Automation 2007 go to this link http://www.machinebuilding.co.uk/exhbs07.htm

 Belden Expands Its Line of DataBus Cables for Fieldbus Applications

New FieldBus Type A multi-pair cables and foil/braid cables provide installation, flexibility in many different environments and where mulitple or extended cable runs are required.

Fieldbus is an all-digital, serial, two-way communications protocol 9HS1) that standardises the interconnection of field devices at a communications rate of 31.25 kB/s. The field devices are made accessible to communication networks, through use of linking devices.

Fieldbus users can reduce the amount of 1/0 and control equipment plus they can use few intrinsically safe (IS) barriers, cabinets, cables and connectors. End  users have the freedom to implement tightly  integrated digital control based on a unified system architecture (HS1) and a high-speed backbone (HSE) for plant operations. This in turn removed the constraints on device and sub-system interoperability.

Why FOUNDATION Fieldbus?

With FOUNDATION Fieldbus, end users have the freedom to implement tightly integrated digital control based on a unified system architecture and a high-speed backbone (HSE) for plant operations.

Fieldbus Cabling features:

• Compliant with FieldBus Spec IEC 61158-2
• Excellent electrical characteristics
• Low capacitance
• Versions in 22, 18, 16 and 14 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors
• Multi-pair cables available in 2 to 24 pairs
• PLTC-ER versions availablel
• Polylefin insulations
• Beldfoil® shields
• Easily identical orange jacket
• Suitable for use in Class 1, Div. 2 applications
• RoHS compliant with CE approved.

Alpha Wires re-launch of the XTRA-GUARD Series        10 October 2006

Extreme Cables Performance for Extreme Environments

As one of Alpha Wires key distributors Maser (UK) are pleased to introduce Alpha’s
re-launch of their XTRA-GUARD Cables.

XTRA-GUARD cables are designed to deliver extreme performance and system reliability.

There’s an XTRA-GUARD cable that performs in any hazardous environment, in any application and in any market.

The ability to withstand  physical abuses of extreme heat; cold; abrasion; flexing; immersion in oils, chemicals, solvents and fuels; UV exposure; EMI/RFI interference; and direct burial. No cable outperforms or outlasts XTRA-GUARD.

XTRA-GUARD cables are superior by design. They have a round construction, making them easier to install, seal and route. With almost 5,000 standard constructions. XTRA-GUARD offers the industry’s broadest range of sizes, conductor counts, shielding options and sheath colour `s, so you will always find the right cable for the job.

www.xtraguard.com

Belden introduces NEW Logo                                              9 August 2006

Belden has introduced not only a NEW Corporate Identity but a significantly expanded Master Catalogue for 2006.

On July 24th, 2006 Belden announces the launch of an initiative that unifies its corporate identity with its flagship brand: Belden. To reflect the company's expanded product position as a supplier of signal transmission solutions, Belden also introduces a new brand line: 'Belden - Sending All The Right Signals'.

The company is also issuing the 2006 edition of the Belden Master Catalogue, which in corporate new product/system solutions, including data network connectivity, structured cabling systems and services, enclosures and racks, surface raceway systems, cable management accessories, and Power over Ethernet systems.

For further information contact the UK sales team.

Maser UK and Alpha Wire agree when it comes to                   3 July 2006
Variable Frequency Drive Cables round is definitely better....

The new INDUSTRIAL SERIES - SERIES V Enhanced Design Variable
Frequency Drive (VFD) Cables, designed by Alpha Wireare easy to install, aesthetically pleasing and built to combat the continuous dielectric stresses that
cause other cablesto fail.

The INDUSTRIAL SERIES - SERIES V Enhanced Design Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Cables have a round, symmetrical geometry that improves
cable performance and electrical characteristics and makes installation easier, more secure and air/water tight. Alpha Wire engineers designed the SERIES V Cables using non-hygroscopic filler materials to ensure a symmetrical profile and a corresponding roundness to the foil/braid shield to promote a fixed capacitance profile throughout the cable.While typical convoluted cables are difficult to work with,
Alpha’s SERIES V Cables fit easily into grommets offering superior cable-to-
electrical-junction/control box sealing. The result is a tighter, cleaner connection that is protected from dirt, dust, oil, water and pollutants and meets IP 67 and NEMA 6 installation standards.

Alpha Wire INDUSTRIAL SERIES - SERIES V Enhanced Design Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Cables deliver optimum performance and durability in
the most challenging manufacturing environments. SERIES V Cables incorporate several critical design features that safeguard motors and system components, including
thermo set Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation to help prevent meltdown
during corona discharge and voltage spikes, tightly-fitted shields to reduce
the probability of corona discharge and large insulation walls to reduce capacitance. Ideal for the most advanced AC drives, Alpha’s SERIES V Cables are acceptable for use with Allen-Bradley® ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controller Series with integrated variable frequency AC drives, manufactured by Rockwell Automation.

Alpha Wire’s SERIES V Cables are built with a state-of-the-art foil/braid shielding system and employ advanced XLPE insulation. Power conductors are insulated with
at least 0.1143mm. of XLPE. The result is a VFD cable that delivers unexcelled service
life for today’s sophisticated VFD drive systems. The new SERIES V VFD Cables
virtually eliminate downtime caused by premature cable failure. More importantly,
XLPE lowers capacitance and has improved electrical characteristics for optimum
signal transfer.

“The core of the new SERIES V VFD Cables remains the thermo set XLPE insulation,” explained Harry Quinn, Alpha Wire’s General Manager.   “Alpha Wire’s specially formulated XLPE insulated conductors improve performance by delivering
consistent pulsed width modulation (PWM) and provide excellent low capacitance propertiesthat ensure system performance. The cables will not degrade under heavy electrical load and increase system up-time by dispersing voltage spikes, harmonics,
corona discharges and power distortion. With an ease of installation and tight seal
that are only possible with a round geometry, these VFD cables are superior in every way to traditional, convoluted products.”

SERIES V unique shielding system helps contain EMC signals from device to device
by preventing extraneous noise currents from polluting either the external environment
in immediate proximity or other control circuits in common trays or conduits.

Harry Quinn also states that Alpha Wire’s INDUSTRIAL SERIES - Series
V Enhanced Design VFD Cables “are built to specifically withstand the rigours of
the VFD environment.  Motors last longer, connections are sealed and components are protected. System up-time is maximised so that our customers can realise the full cost savings of variable speed drives.”

There has been wide acceptance of these new cables, which clearly reflects the industry's confidence in Alpha Wire's engineering capabilities and illustrates the need for this new generation of advanced-designed VFD cables.  

Alpha Wire Industrial Series – Series V Enhanced Design Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Cables are now acceptable for use with