How often do commercial telecom filters need to be replaced? It’s a common question for design engineers and those who are tasked with servicing and maintaining equipment, but the simple answer is… it depends.

In clean, controlled indoor environments like data centers or switching offices, it’s typically best to change filters 3-4 times a year based on a disciplined maintenance calendar.

For harsher environments, such as outdoor enclosures, or for highly active systems like those used in medical, military or telecom capacities, the frequency of changing filters is exponentially higher. In most cases, the need to replace filters in specialty equipment is dictated by maintenance sensors. When sensors indicate that temperature, pressure and air flow are registering outside of optimal operating parameters, it’s typically a good sign that it’s time to change filters. Replacements in these environments can and still should be performed on a regimented basis but it may take some trial and error to determine the optimal schedule.

Bottom line, filters that are loaded with dust and debris reduce airflow, which leads to inefficient system operation, and in some cases, equipment failure.

Two simple things you can do to minimize the risk associated with clogged filters are to change them regularly and make sure you always have an adequate supply of replacement filters on hand. Developing (and sticking to) a filter replacement calendar is the best way to ensure all systems and equipment function efficiently throughout the year. As for always having replacement filters readily available, feel free to contact us. TXMstore is a leading air filter supplier providing replacement filters for existing applications and new filter designs to support product development. We’re here to help you keep your telecom space clean and your systems running efficiently.

The new LMR tool kit includes:

Buy on our webstore today at: https://www.txmstore.com/hardcase-install-tool-kit-for-lmr-195-200-and-240-connectors-with-hard-foam-cut-outs/

Please contact us via one of the methods below if you need assistance and we will respond to you quickly.

We're happy to answer questions or help you with custom orders. Please contact us via one of the methods below if you need assistance and we will respond to you quickly.

BY PHONE:

(844) 266-3718

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sales@txmstore.com

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336-434-5500

In the computer room, you will have a requirement for a copper ground bar to be installed inside each computer server rack. TXM offers both 19” and 23” bus bars which can be used on 2 post and 4 post racks. For more information on the options of Rack Mount Bus Bars available on our e-store, follow this link below:
https://www.txmstore.com/rf-wireless-components/grounding/bus-bars/19-and-23-universal-bus-bars/

There are also additional ground bar (s) mounted on the wall of the server room that will be used to bond all the server rack ground bars together, along with the conduit bonds, air handling equipment bonds, door bonds, UPS power supply, etc. This server room ground bar (s) must in turn be bonded back to the main ground bar in your Telco room, and back to the first service disconnect in the main electrical room. There are typically requirements for dedicated 5-ohm or less grounding electrodes that must be bonded to the server room ground bar (s). TXM offers various sizes of wall mount bus bars for standard, TGB and TMGB series bus bars. TGB bus bars (Telecommunications Grounding Bar Kit) provide a common grounding point within the telecommunications room. The TGB is the attachment point for all telecommunications systems and equipment in a specific telecommunications space. Therefore, each telecommunications space through out the building should have a TGB. These are typically installed on a wall inside the data telecom room, allowing each telecommunications room to provide a common point of connection for systems and equipment bonding to ground. TMGB bus bars(Telecommunications Main Grounding Bar) are used as the foundation of the telecommunications grounding system and serve as an interface between the building's service equipment (power) ground and the telecommunications infrastructure. The TMGB also serves as a central connection point for the telecommunications bonding backbone (TBB) and equipment. There is usually only one TMGB per building.

For more information on the options of Wall Mount Bus Bars available on our e-store, follow this link below:
https://www.txmstore.com/das-rf-components/grounding/bus-bars/wall-mount/

You may have additional ground bars used for the bonding of the lightning protection system, back-up generator systems, electrical substations, equipment chassis, and many more. All of these ground bars and grounding systems must be bonded to each other in manner that does not cause additional problems with ground loops, resulting in harmonics and electrical interference.

In addition, TXM also offers isolation rack adapter kits, which include the rack adapters along with isolation pads, bushing nylon washers and screws. These can be used for additional ground isolation protection when mounting telecom equipment onto the racks. For more information, follow this link: https://www.txmstore.com/telecom-accessories/hardware-shelves-racking/iso-rackmount-adapters/

If you need further information or have additional questions, please contact us direct at sales@txmstore.com

NEW Vented Version with High Weight Capacity

$134.00 each

Due to customer demand, TXM has now upgraded our 4 post shelves to allow more venting and

offer more weight capacity. 

Please know that we are here to help in any way we can. Our team is on standby 24/7 to quote you and assist you with orders.

All stock items can ship first thing Monday morning for emergency orders.

We do keep a good supply on hand for the following:

Copper Bus Bars, Lugs, heat shrink

Fiber Solutions including enclosures, jumpers and pigtails

Racking and Hardware

Cat5e and Cat6 patch panels and cables, as well as bulk cable

RF Coax Bulk cable and jumpers, as well as cable attachment and entry products

We will do our best to get you what you need as quickly as possible in any emergency situations.

You can see our entire selection of grounding solutions below.

https://www.txmstore.com/rf-coax-cable/rf-coax-accessories/grounding/ 

Contaminated fiber connectors can often lead to network failures and limited insertion loss. For example, if a connector is dirty, even a small 1µ contaminant can degrade the signal by 1%, resulting in 0.05dB of insertion loss.

A larger 8µ speck of dust which is still invisible to our sight, can completely block the signal.

Dust is not the only culprit for attenuation loss on a fiber connector. Airborne contaminants, oils from our hands, and residue left by water and other solvents are also common contaminants on fiber connectors.

Not only are these contaminants more difficult to remove from the fiber connector, they also can cause damage to your networking equipment.

This can all be prevented, by using TXM’s Fiber Optic Cleaning Products. Our products will help you remove dust and contaminants so you can keep your fiber connections clean for optimal performance. TXM offers the following cleaning products:

https://www.txmstore.com/fiber-solutions/fiber-tools/fiber-cleaners/ 

OM1 - Multimode

• Color – Orange
• Core Size – 62.5um (62.5/125)
• Data Rate – 1GB @ 850nm
• Distance – Up to 300 meters
• Applications – Short-Haul Networks, Local Area Networks (LANs) & Private Networks

OM2 - Multimode

• Color – Orange
• Core Size – 50um (50/125)
• Data Rate – 1GB @ 850nm
• Distance – Up to 600 meters
• oGenerally used for shorter distances
• o2x Distance Capacity of OM1
• Applications – Short-Haul Networks, Local Area Networks (LANs) & Private Networks

OM3 – Laser-Optimized Multimode

• Color – Aqua
• Core Size – 50um (50/125)
• Date Rate – 10GB @ 850nm
• Distance – Up to 300 meters
• oUses fewer modes of light, enabling increased speeds
• oAble to run 40GB or 100GB up to 100 meters utilizing a MPO connector
• Applications – Larger Private Networks

OM4 – Laser-Optimized Multimode

• Color – Aqua
• Core Size – 50um (50/125)
• Data Rate – 10GB @ 850nm
• Distance – Up to 550 meters
• oAble to run 100GB up to 150 meters utilizing a MPO connector
• Applications – High-Speed Networks – Data Centers, Financial Centers & Corporate Campuses

Choosing the right fiber type for your application is important. Future proofing your network design is crucial for network planning, but there is often a cost for that speed. So plan well and spend wisely.

TXM offers a wide range of fiber jumpers and options.  

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RET stands for “Remote Electrical Tilt”. It is a part of the Antenna Interface Standards Group's (AISG) open specification for the control interface of antennas. 

RET allows you remote access to make antenna position adjustments to achieve improved wireless signal for applications such as WISP and Cellular wireless network providers. 

RET Control Cable Assemblies

TXM’s 6-Conductor Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) / AISG compatible control cable assemblies are terminated with Male and Female DIN connectors. These cable assemblies are available in custom lengths by the foot OR by the meter.

Bulk RET Cable

TXM offers 6-Conductor Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) control cable in bulk quantities. This AISG compatible control cable is available by the foot

RET 8-pin AISG Connectors

TXM’s AISG type 8-pin male and female connectors are superb quality connectors designed for tough industrial jobs.

Features 8 contacts, DIN connectors with screw coupling. Equivalent to Amphenol C 091 A /B/D & Binder 423 series connectors.

These connectors can be used with 5-conductor, 6-conductor and 8-conductor AISG type cable.

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http://www.txmstore.com/ret-control-cable/ 

Shopping for ethernet cable can be sometimes a little confusing if you are not used to the various terms that are used for the different types of cable that are available.  

One common point of confusion comes when trying to decide if you need 'Solid" or "Stranded" ethernet cable.  So let us try to quell some of the confusion.

Solid UTP

Solid UTP Category cables have solid insulated bare copper conductors. These cables are typically used in permanent and semi-permanent installations. They are designed for longer distance horizontal and backbone cable runs, PoE (power over Ethernet), and HD applications. Solid Category cables should not be over-flexed, bent, or twisted beyond the cable recommended specifications. All Cat5e and Cat6 solid UTP cables are designated with minimum bend radius for performance standards. Proper cable installation is essential in order to maximize the performance of the cable. 

Stranded UTP

Stranded UTP Category cables have multiple strands (typically 7 strands per conductor) of insulated bare copper conductors. These cables are typically used for patch cords/cables connecting workstations; from wallplate outlet to patch panel; and from patch panels to individual workstations. Because these cables are more flexible than solid conductors, they are excellent for portable uses and applications where repeated flexing is common.

Stranded Category Cables have a higher attenuation than solid category cables. Depending on your application, you should restrict their use to short distances. SCP recommends that you use stranded category cables for applications under 6 meters/ 20 feet. We manufacture long length stranded Cat5e and stranded Cat6 cables up to 100 ft/30 meters, but their use should be restricted to non-HD applications.

Stranded cables are expensive to manufacture and as such are more expensive than solid conductor cables for the equivalent length.

TXM sells both types in bulk and we also offer standard and custom patch cables for all types of situations. In addition, we offer high density patch panels. 

Please visit our site for more Ethernet products below

http://www.txmstore.com/ethernet/