Mainframe Communications Ltd are now SC21 (21st Century Supply Chains) programme accredited.

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Mainframe Communications are pleased to announce our engagement in the SC21 (21st Century Supply Chains) programme.

SC21 is a supply-chain transformation programme designed to accelerate the competitiveness of the aerospace & defence industry by raising the performance of its supply chains.

The SC21 framework focuses on collaborative working, performance management and a programme of continuous sustainable improvement to achieve wide-ranging benefits across the aerospace and defence industries. In practice, the business improvements realised by our engagement in the programme have already begun to benefit the business as a whole, particularly with regard to customer relationships.

Since the launch of the programme at the Farnborough Airshow in 2006, SC21 has been endorsed by companies of all sizes from the prime movers to SMEs in the UK aerospace & defence industry, including the UK Ministry of Defence. To date there are 500+ businesses committed to improving the performance of their business and thereby positively impacting the competitiveness of the UK aerospace & defence supply chain.

What does this mean to you?

For most of our customers, the SC21 programme itself will have little impact, but the improvements to our business as a whole - brought about by our Continuous Sustainable Improvement Programme (CSIP) - will filter through to all aspects of our day-to-day operations. Projects currently in the CSIP range from improvements in our Lean Manufacturing processes and further development of our Customer Relationship Management systems through to projects to reduce our impact on the environment. We welcome any suggestions regarding ways in which we can improve; from any source and in relation to any area of our business.

Customers already involved in SC21 are welcome to join our business group to build on our relationship for a mutually beneficial future.

For more details:

Head office

Mainframe Communications Limited
Network House
Journeymans Way
Temple Farm Industrial Estate
Southend-on-Sea
EssexSS2 5TF

Tel: +44 (0)1702 443810

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Back to Basics – What is a Fibre Patch Panel?

Fibre patch panels - also known as fibre distribution panels are used to terminate fibre optic cables and provide access to the cable's individual fibres for cross-connection or ‘patching’.

Fibre optic patch panels use fibre patch cables to cross-connect between circuits and to connect to fibre optic communication equipment such as media converters, switches etc. Patch cables are also used for temporary connections to test equipment for the purpose of testing the individual fibres in the cable.

A fibre patch panel essentially comprises two parts; a panel housing fibre adapters (also termed ‘bulkheads’ or ‘fibre couplers’), and (optionally) a compartment that contains fibre optic splice trays and a system for managing a short length of the incoming fibre.

Simple patch panels with no splicing compartment are used for presenting pre-terminated backbone cables which are simply plugged directly in to the back of the fibre adaptors. MCL Data Solutions offers this type of low-cost panel (also called a ‘thru-coupler panel’) in a variety of styles with optional front management trays and rear tie-bars, catering for all connector types. This solution is ideal for datacentres, telecom rooms and CCTV / media racks – or wherever a pre-terminated backbone cable is used.

Patch panels with facilities for managing splices use pigtails (short lengths of fibre with connectors on one end only) plugged in to the backs of the adaptors onto which the individual fibres are spliced. The incoming cable is attached to the back of the panel using glands or clamps, and the individual fibres pass into the splicing area. MCL offer a range of this type of patch panel, from very basic low-cost units to high-quality panels for more critical applications. These panels adopt a system of total-fibre-management to ensure that the entire fibre path – from the incoming cable to the outbound patch leads – is controlled and managed to minimize the danger of interruption to in-service fibre during subsequent operations.

Optical fibre patch panels usually take the form of a standard 19” rack-mountable panel, but other types are available to suit a range of environments – such as low-profile wall mount patch panels and compact DIN rail mounted units.

Each of the different types of Fibre patch panel is available either unloaded or pre-loaded with a range of fibre couplers (and pigtails, where applicable), catering for both multi mode and single mode fibre using SC, LC, FC, E2000 or ST connectors. At MCL Data Solutions, we offer a wide choice of 1U and 2U rack-mount panels; wall-mounted enclosures; DIN rail units and many other special-purpose panels with port counts of 8, 12, 24, 48, 96 and 144 (and beyond) at competitive prices.

One Click fibre optic cleaner pen

The One-Click Cleaner is an easy-to-use option for cleaning connectors in adapters. The One-Click Cleaner uses the mechanical push action to advance an optical grade cleaning tape while the cleaning tip is rotated to ensure the fibre end-face is effectively, but gently, cleaned. Designed to specially work with adapter mounted ST, FC , LC and MU connectors. Quickly cleans the ferrule end faces removing dust, oil, and other debris without nicking or scratching the end face.

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SC Simplex Shuttered Fibre Adaptor

Announcing all new SC Fibre Adaptor with Integrated Shutter.
We offer now a shuttered SC Simplex singlemode and multimode fibre bulkhead coupler, with 45 degree push type optical fibre adaptor.

The shutter can protect eyes from the laser beam used in SC Fibre System.
In  following sectors:
Telecommunications
Networking
Industrial controls
Medical
Automotive
Aerospace

 
Single mode SC Simplex Shuttered Adaptor       Multi mode SC Simplex Shuttered Adaptor 

Can be be used in conjunction with our Fibre products:

SC Fibre Patch Panels
See full range of SC Fibre Panel 


FTTH Boxes

See full range of SC FTTH Wall Boxes

Buy online from MCL Data Solutions, your one-stop shop for all your business's networking requirements. From network cables to server racks, optical fibre, uninterrupted power supplies and much more, you will find it here at the best possible prices with next working day delivery on all in-stock items.
 

ComNet Fibre Optic Video Products offer:

	Solution Spotlight – Introducing ComPak ComPak pre-configured kits that contain everything you need for a quick and easy installation.
View the entire ComPak product selection

COMPAK11M Fixed Video

COMPAK15M2 Video + Return Data

COMPAK41M1 4 Video

COMPAK812M1 8 Video + 2 Bi-Dir Data

ComNet Fibre Optic Video Products offer:

• High-Quality Video Transmission
• Supports RS-232, R-422 and RS-485 Data, simplex or duplex depending on model
• Stand-Alone or Rack-Mount interchangeability
• Predominately Single Fibre Products at Two- Fibre Prices
• Easy to Install - plug it in and go
• Distances to 3km
• Compatible with all NTSC, PAL, or SECAM CCTV camera system
• Industrially hardened
• Lifetime Warranty

Need help in choosing the correct ComNet product? Access the ComNet Selection, Compatibility and Cross Reference Guide here. This easy-to-use tool allows you to compare any product from any competitor that you are currently familiar with and find the current ComNet equivalent.

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Introducing the newest member of our team

After graduating from Durham University with a BSc in Pure & Applied Mathematics and Physics, (not sure how I did that, its all a bit of a blur now due to the hectic social life readily available in the North East) I then spent over  15 years  within the IT and Telecommunications industry, both in the UK and on a global level.

Previously I have worked at ITS Technologies as Group Sales Director, i3 International (Part of the i3 Group) as European Commercial Director, breaking i3 into Europe.  I have also worked for several large FTSI 250 companies including Steria and Getronics and more recently, I worked for a German Unified Communications Software Vendor as the Corporate Development Director, bringing new technologies to the UK and creating markets for international organisations wishing to break into the UK.
Having lived for  many years abroad, both for businesws and pleasure, I have gained a deep understanding of International market drivers and trends, and new technologies which are likely to break into the UK.

I live on the rural borders of Cambridgeshire and Norfolk and enjoy country life, which covers a multitude of sins. I love Sunday morning coffee listening to the birds singing and the owls hooting and taking photographs of all kinds of wildlife ( not sure if that makes me an early riser or late to bed these days)

When not enjoying the East Anglian wilderness, I compete in motorsports events, predominantly Drifting events UK wide (that’s why people don’t let me drive them around on the roads).  I have started a collection of BMWs ranging from 1973 to 1990 and I am hoping to add more to my collection. I also love  cricket, I have been to many international cricket games (with my cooler box) and I am hoping to catch some of the Indian Premier League Games in 2013 when I visit there.

It’s not all adrenaline though, I do enjoy UK and foreign travel, languages and international culture, and retro 60s and 70s rock music. I enjoy Tango dancing and to wind down, I’m not adverse to 70s disco dancing complete with platform boots and big hair!

Outdoor FTTX / FTTH optical fibre street cabinet solutions for external optical fibre cable application.

MCL Data Solutions ranges  of fibre street cabinets can accommodate passive and active equipment and can be configured for pure fibre or a combination of copper-fibre and for spliced, cross-connect and splitter applications to serve customer-specific needs.

The outdoor roadside cabinets are either metal or plastic enclosures, which serve as distribution/access points between the distribution fibre and the drop fibre to the subscriber. These are usually located to allow for relatively easy and rapid access to the fibre circuits and are capable of handling larger capacities than fibre joint closures.

Our range of street cabinets are ideal to store PON splitters, which also require flexible connectivity to subscriber-dedicated fibres. Street cabinets are also used in point-to-point network architectures.

An important factor in the roll-out of new networks is speed. We can in house pre-stubbed and terminated the cabinets. The street cabinets can be combined with plug-and-play PON splitters, which can be installed as and when required without the need for further field splicing. These cabinets are assembled in the factory and tested prior to delivery.

IP65 Fibre FTTX Splice and Patch Outdoor Cabinet - Advanced optical fibre networks using Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multi point architrectures, requires high density fibre distribution points to supply FFTX services to the customers. High-quality fibre optic connectivity reilies on the increased protection offered by weather-proof outdoor cabinets. Fibre splice and patch applications, FTTX distribution hubs, Applications for Passive Optical Networks (PON) and Optical AccessNetworks (OAN) as a distribution point to network terminations for hybrid access technology (fibre/copper) as an Optical Node Unit (ONU).

Fibre Optic FTTX Street Cabinet - Outside plant fibre distribution cabinet. FTTX enclosures are designed to protect and manage fibre optic cable for broadband delivery in outdoor applications. Canavote fibre street cabinet provides an environmentally secure high density fibre distribution points to supply FTTX services to the customers. It is well suited for different FTTx and PON network applications. Each enclosure consists of superior cable management in order to prevent the possibility of minimum bend radius violations.

FTTX Polycarbonate Cabinet - Canovate FTTX Polycarbonate street cabinet is a perfect solution for outdoor fibre connection and distribution applications. Special glass fibre reinforced polycarbonate structure makes this cabinet an ideal solution for cross-connect applications. The structure is the perfect combination of low weight and high mechanical strength and its functional design gives extra advantages both for installation and cable management. Ideal for Fibre Cross-connect applications, FTTX distribution hubs, Applications for Passive Optical Networks (PON) and Optical Access Networks (OAN) as a distribution point to network terminations for hybrid access technology (fibre/copper) as an Optical Node Unit (ONU).

Outdoor Fibre Distribution Terminal Cabinet - Motor hood single front door Fibre Distribution Terminal cabinet, for high density fibre distribution points to supply FFTX services to the customers. The cabinet has the functions of optical fibre cable splice, distribution, splitter holding, storage and dispatch. With increased protection offered by weatherproof outdoor cabinets. The protection grade reaches IP55. Ideal for fibre Cross-connect applications, FTTX distribution hubs, Applications for Passive Optical Networks (PON) and Optical Access Networks (OAN) as a distribution point to network terminations for hybrid access technology (fibre/copper) as an Optical Node Unit (ONU).

Outdoor Fibre Optical Distribution Hub Cabinet - Outdoor Fibre Optical Distribution Hub Street Cabinet provides intelligent fibre management, high protection against harsh environments in the outdoor backbone systems of Telco`s. Ideal for high density fibre cross connect applications, FTTX distribution hubs.

For more information and pricing, please call sales on 01702 443810


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