L-com's New Ruggedized Ethernet Cabling Line

Ruggedized Ethernet Cabling

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L-com recently introduced a new line of ruggedized Ethernet cables so I thought I would post on some of the features of these cables and why they matter. Ethernet, as you know, has seeped in to nearly every facet of business and life. Now, connectivity is not only essential in homes and offices, but often in industrial sites, large-scale construction sites, harsh environments such as jungles and deserts, and in dangerous or active combat zones. In many cases, cellular connectivity is available, but not all. What happens when you have a location that requires a physical Ethernet structure, but the location itself is damaging or corrosive to that structure?

Weatherproof Enclosures for All Types of Weather

Applications for Weatherproof Enclosures

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When we talk about weatherproof enclosures, we really mean weatherproof. Not just a simple plastic box to keep out the occasional light rain, but heavy duty boxes, many of them NEMA rated, designed for one purpose: provide extreme protection for the sensitive electronic equipment that you must install outdoors.

Extreme protection involves many things: protection from dust, dirt, grease, and oil; protection from water, either light sprinklings or outright downpours; protection from theft and tampering when installed in an unsecure location; and protection from unusual heat and sub-zero cold. While there are a huge variety of weatherproof enclosures out there, the biggest challenge of installing electronics outdoors is temperature fluctuation.

Shielded Waterproof USB Cables, Bulkheads, and Covers

Waterproof USB: Shielded vs. Unshielded

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A lot of people already know about L-com's large selection of waterproof and IP67 rated USB cables, panel-mount adapters, and connector covers. But do you know about the various shielding options available? In order to ensure the high-speed connection that USB technology offers, it is important to ground the shield in the cable, and that goes the same for the waterproof cables.

USB Problems and How To Fix Them

Unique USB Fixes to Common Problems

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USB products are everywhere. From cell phones, smart phones, digital cameras, tablet computers, camcorders, and just about every other gadget uses USB connectors on it. So you are very likely to need a USB cable, adapter, or other connectivity item as a common fact of modern life.

But USB isn't perfect. 

Industrial Rated Networking Equipment

IP67 and Harsh Environment Rated Active Networking Equipment (customerservice@L-com.com)

The benefits of connectivity are everywhere, nowadays. This includes factories, controlled environments, and even the outdoors. But the equipment needed to set up and maintain a network is often sensitive to dust, water, temperatures, changes in voltage, etc. So in these situations, you need an industrial rated Ethernet device.

The most common Ethernet networking devices that need to be protected from the harsh environment are Ethernet routers and Ethernet switches. Hirschmann and GarrettCom are two manufacturers that provide excellent quality industrial rated products, though there are many on the market.

In addition to switches and routers, you may need media converters, cables, and peripheral devices like IP cameras. You may also want to consider getting a IP67 rated enclosure, or using sealing grommets to allow cables to go between harsh environments and office environments without letting the elements seep in.

If you have very specific requirements for your active device, let L-com know! We may be able to contact our many manufacturing partners and find a device that fits your needs.