Fibre patch lead shortage due to Chinese new year 2017.

Happy new year to all our Chinese customer and supplier. 

Chinese New Year - The Year of the Rooster - begins on Saturday January 28 and lasts until February 15th, 2018. 

But this will cause the annual problem of there been a shortage and delay of fibre patch lead production. Therefore this year MCL Data Solutions have brought additional stocks. Current holding over 2000 unit of different fibre patch cable  We stock large quantities of fibre patch leads. We invite you to browse through our online stock, to find the best singlemode, multimode fibre optic cable assemble i.e OS1., OS2, OM1, OM2 or OM3. You can easily use the filters to define your requirements by length from short 15cm fibre patch lead right through to 100m in duplex or simplex fibre optic cable options. We offer a comprehensive range of terminations including ST, SC, FC and LC 

At any point you need any help, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01702 443810.or try our made to order fibre cable service. 

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

Company News

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

Visit our online store: mcldatasolutions.co.uk

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.

Buy online from MCL Data Solutions.

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.

Call sale: 01702 443810

www.mcldatasolutions.co.uk

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


Visit our main site: http://mcldatasolutions.co.uk/optical-fibre/fttx-outdoor-external-optical-fibre-cabinet-ip-rated.html

Introducing ComNet Compak Twin Pack Media Converters for CCTV, VDSL and Data.

ComNet fibre optic and copper-based transmission equipment is in use globally in a variety of markets and in demanding applications. ComNet serves the industrial security market with products used for the transmission of high quality video, audio, and serial and Ethernet data; many of these products are utilized in numerous applications for the transmission of CCTV video for surveillance, and data for access control and mission-critical/extreme reliability fire alarm systems, in a variety of network configurations and architectures. We also serve the growing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) market with environmentally-ruggedized transmission equipment that is widely used for traffic signalization systems and variable message sign (VMS) control; CCTV video for roadside surveillance and incident detection, and video detection systems (VDS). The industrial control/factory automation market is supported with ruggedized Ethernet, serial data, video, and EoVDSL (Ethernet over VDSL) transmission products.

ComPak Combination Packages

Preview	Description	Signals of:
		Video	Data	Audio	Contact	Ethernet
	COMPAK11M Video Transmitter + Video Receiver, Automatic Gain Control, Multimode Optical Fibre Cable	1	–	–	–	–
	COMPAK15M2 Video with Return Data	1	1	–	–	–
	COMPAK41M1 4-Channel Digitally Encoded Video Multiplexer	4	–	–	–	–
	COMPAK81M1 8 Channel Digitally Encoded Video Multiplexer	8	–	–	–	–
	COMPAK412M1 4-Channel Digitally Encoded Video with 2 Bi-Directional Data Channels and 1 Bi-directional Contact Closure Multiplexer	4	2	–	1	–
	COMPAK812M1 8-Channel Digitally Encoded Video with 2 Bi-Directional Data Channels and 1 Bi-directional Contact Closure Multiplexer	8	2	–	1	–
	COMPAK50M2 RS232/422 point-to-point data transceiver	–	1	–	–	–
	COMPAK1002MAC1M 10/100 Mbps Ethernet 2 Port Media Converter 1 Channel: Electrical ↔ Optical	–	–	–	–	2
	COMPAK1EOC Ethernet over Twisted Pair or Coaxial Cable Using VDSL2 (EoVDSL)	–	–	–	–	1
	COMPAKFE2SCM2 commercial grade 10/100 Mbps Ethernet media converter	–	–	–	–	1
	COMPAK4VB 4-channel 8-bit digital video receiver with 4 contact closures over 4 optical fibers + four 8-bit digitally encoded video mini transmitters with contact closure	4	–	–	4	–

MCL Price Matching Service

MCL Data Solutions Quote Beater – Getting the specification spot on saves you time and money.
Everyone’s budgets are tighter, however the demand for Optical Fibre and Structured Cabling has never been higher as expectations have increased and yet all budgets have shrunk. Everyone today has do more with less, but often the specification has been inflated which pushes up the equipment price.

For lower on your “must have” Optical Fibre and Structured Cabling equipment please cut and paste your existing quote into our online enquiry form and we will reply within hours or call us on 01702 443810.

Improve your CCTV - Use optic fibre cable instead of copper cables for better picture quality and no signal interference.

Optic fibre cable used in CCTV transmission has been slower to take hold than its use in other telecommunications and data markets. Traditionally copper cable was used because of the need to keep CCTV component costs down, but with the increased use of CCTV systems, especially in town centres, in the 1990s, a new way of transmitting images across large areas without image degradation was needed. 

 

Fibre optic cable CCTV has many benefits over copper cabling

Fibre optics cable in CCTV means that you can connect hundreds of cameras, recording equipment and a central monitoring station across vast areas, while maintaining near-perfect image quality.

Because fibre optic cables emit light pulses rather than electrical pulses they are not subject to interference from railway lines, tramways, power stations and other sites that traditionally have interrupted or distorted the transmission of CCTV data.

By installing fibre optic CCTV cables instead of copper cables, you are also future-proofing your CCTV system, as the ability to add more cameras and more equipment to the system is easier with the fibre optic transmission method with use of media converters.

We can also provide specialist cable solution like:

Hybrid cable (fiber optic, electrical)

Application
*control cable
*CCTV for example in tunnels, buildings, airports

Characteristics
*customized solutions
*physical and chemical characteristics according to specifications
*power and data transmission
*installation of one cable only
*small dimensions
*low weight
*multifunctional

Cores
*fiberoptic, coaxial, copper,

To find out more about fibre optic cable, media converters, and fibre patch panels for CCTV transmission - contact us.

See our full range of Optical Fibre product at www.mcldatasolutions.co.uk

Custom made-to-order Optical Fibre Patch Cords

MCL Data Solutions stocks the largest selection of singlemode and multimode Optical Fibre Patch Cords in the UK.

If you cannot find the patch cord or pigtail that you require, please use the form in the link  below to request a quote for custom made-to-order cables. Please enter your requirements in the boxes and a member of our sales team will contact you with a quote as soon as possible.

Quote me for a custom made fibre patch cord. 

Thinking of buying a Cisco Switch, need help in finding the right solutions?

MCL Data Solutions have now added Cisco switches and GBIC & SFP Transceiver to their online store range.

To help our customer select the correct switch, MCL Data Solutions have create a simple and easy form. This will enable our Cisco experts to guide you the perfect solutions to your networking switching requirements. Or simply just call a Cisco specialist on 01702 443810.

MCL Data Solutions tight buffer and armoured Industrial Optical Fibre Cable.

MCL Data Solutions optic fibre cables use unique range of tight-buffer optical fibres cables with various coating, cable designs, with manufacturing processes to provide the best mechanical and environmental protection. Our products include many that are particularly suited for tough, demanding industrial applications. For more fibre optic cable choices, also see the Fibre Optic Cables section of the online store, from unbranded to market leading Brand-Rex.

Industrial Ethernet

Tough Environments

Industrial Networks must contend with environmental conditions not found in the office areas.

With over 25 years experience supplying tight-buffered indoor/outdoor fibre optic cables, MCL Data Solutions understands the requirements for tight-buffered fibre opticcables to be able to withstand the most severe conditions found in industrial areas.

• Chemical Exposure

• Crush

• Dust/Debris

• Electrical Fast Transients (EFT)

• Electromagnetic Interference and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI)

• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

• Fire/Flame Exposure

• Flexing

• Impact

• Moisture/Humidity/Water

• Physical Abuse

• Radiation

• Temperature Extremes

• Tension

• UV Exposure

• Vibration

The Ultimate in Cable Component Protection

• Permits pulling with direct attachment of wire mesh grip

• Prevents cable from flattening and jacket from wrinkling in tight bends

• Improves crush and tear resistance

• Flame-retardant for use within buildings

• UV-inhibited, fungus and water resistant for use outdoors (duct, aerial lashed, etc), aerial-lashed

Fibre Optic Cable Applications for Industrial Systems

Features

• Industrial Ethernet factory automation using fibre cables

• Flame retardant Zero Halogen cables

• For use in intrinsically safe areas, zone transitions

• Chemical resistant outer jacketed cables available for indoor/outdoor, double jacketing

• Corrugated Steel Tape armour

Applications

• Temperature and Stress Monitoring

• HMI Networks

• Leak Production Monitor

• Jetty and Loading Monitor

• Tank Farm Management

• LNG Storage Tank

• CCTV

• Card Key Access

• Motor Control Units

• DCS Systems

• Process Monitoring & Control

• Machinery Vibration Monitoring

• Perimeter Intrusion Detection

• FPSO Linkage Cables

• Ethernet Cameras

• Video Over IP

• KVM Switching and Extending

• Electronic Door Locks/Turnstiles

• SCADA

• Hazardous Environment Connectivity

• Linking Optical Communication Modules/

• Optical Link Couplers

• IT Data Center

• Chemical Analyzers

• Power Usage Monitoring

• Gas Flare Monitoring

• Pipeline Security

• Photo I.D. Badging

• PLC’s

• OSHA/EPA Monitoring

Typical Industries Served

The extensive use of fibre optic cables has provided the technological and economical platform for practical deployment in many other industries.

• Airplane Manufacturing

• Airports (Public, Private, Freight)

• Aluminium Refineries

• Automotive

• Bridges

• Bus Terminals

• Chemical Plants

• Containerized Freight Handling Facilities

• Distribution Pipelines

• Electronics Manufacturing

• Food & Beverage

• Furniture Manufacturing

• Glass Manufacturing

• Metals Production, Fabrication

• Military Sensitive Manufacturing

• Nuclear Facilities

• Oil/Gas Drilling

• Oil/Gas Exploration

• Oil/Gas Pipelines

• Oil/Gas Production

• Oil/Gas Refining

• Pharmaceutical

• Pulp & Paper Mills

• Railroads

• Industrial Surveillance & Alarms

• Small Manufacturing Facilities

• Steel Mills

• Stone Fabrication

• Stone Quarries

• Textile Mills

• Tire Manufacturing

• Utility Substations

• Water Reservoirs

• Water Treatment Plants

Speak to our fibre cable specialist about your industrial fibre cable requirement, let us find you the right solutions.

Tel:+44 (0)1277 384410
web: http:www.//mcldatasolutions.co.uk