PPC Introduces Entry Series For Multi-Service Drop Installations

PPC, a leader in connector and filter technology for more than 65 years, has announced that the company will introduce its new Entry Series for multi-service drop installations at the 2010 SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in New Orleans.
Designed to help protect the multiple service customer, Entry Series combines an entire drop installation into one compact unit, dramatically reducing installation time, lowering operational costs for service providers, and ensuring high reliability by eliminating 60% of failure points.
PPC's Entry Series is the ideal all-in-one multi-service drop solution. Offered in five and nine-port versions, the UL-listed devices combine four or eight active unity gain (no loss) ports with a completely passive voice modern port for service providers that offers lifeline voice service.
Critical communication signals passing to and from the voice modem are never jeopardised by having to pass through active components, such as relays, found in typical bypass amplifiers.
The unique circuit design of the Entry Series, featuring Return Loss Saver technology, maintains Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)-recommended RF performance on the INPUT and voice modem ports even if power is lost or in case of IC failure. Engineered with additional nickel electrode gas tube surge protection on the INPUT port, the Entry Series can withstand surges that would cause standard amplifiers to fall.
The Entry Series features dual LED indicators, patented enhanced conical seizure mechanisms and excellent corrosion resistance for high reliability. The RoHS-compliant devices are also available with a stand-alone power inserter or a power supply with integrated power inserter.
Hans Fuller, Director of Marketing and Strategy for PPC, said: "Today's technician is under pressure to complete installs very quickly, and unfortunately, that sometimes leads to jobs that need to be redone, in addition to unsatisfied customers. Our Entry Series is a simple yet unique product that offers a number of distinct features to improve the integrity of the drop. For service providers, the result is reduced installation time and products used, in addition to increased efficiency and customer satisfaction with every install."
(KMcA)