Electricity + Control October 2018

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High-performance structured cabling systems

designed for optimised space, allowing easy maintenance and enabling future upgrades. Other features include a fast push-button ex- traction facility and a cable guiding system that ensures neat cable management. LCS³ fibre optic connectors are in- stalled using a small patented splicer that prepares, cleaves and splices the fibre, also offering heat protection. Newly de- signed fibre optic panels and drawers are available in versions from 96 connectors per unit to 144 connectors per unit. These panels have sliding drawers and a fast push-button system for easy maintenance and upgrades. The LCS³ system offers modularity via sliding drawers that enable a mix of fibre optic and copper, while increasing the number of connection points. New rack servers provide greater flex- ibility and optimum efficiency, ensuring optimisation of energy. Installation and maintenance is simplified by the new con- nector locking system and automatic pull- out sliding cassettes. With this system, it is possible to remove connectors without having to disconnect the cords. This system is fully compatible with other Legrand solutions, including new LCS³ enclosures and Power Distribution Units (PDUs), designed for simple set-up and system integration. Wall-mounting cabinets can be fitted anywhere where aesthetic quality is important. Legrand’s new cord locking system, which prevents accidental disconnection, is an important safety

The Legrand Group has made a substan- tial investment in the development of high-performance structured cabling sys- tems that meet the demands of rising data volumes exchanged in buildings, the escalation of networks and the need for higher data speeds, as well as guaranteed continuity of service. New to the range is the LCS³ structured cabling system, developed by Legrand to address the challenges of performance, scalability and efficiency in communica- tion networks for data transmission. The LCS³ copper and fibre optic cabling system, which facilitates easy installation, enables increased data transfer speeds in server rooms, data centres, audio visual systems, workstations and small IT envi- ronments. This system also meets the re- quirements of Local Area Networks (LANs). The copper system offers 25 Gbps and 40 Gbps (Ethernet applications) and the fi- bre optic system, which is the transmission medium that enables a larger bandwidth to be used than copper cables, provides trans- mission speeds of 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps (Ethernet applications). Copper and fibre optic systems are suitable for MTP/MPO high density applications, up to Cat.8. The copper range encompasses con- nectors, patch panels and patch cords and connectors. New tool-less RJ 45 connec- tors ensure a perfect connection within a few seconds, guaranteeing optimum per- formance of the link from the patch panel to the workstation. These components are colour-coded for identification of each cat- egory. (Cat.5e is grey, Cat.6 is blue, Cat.6A is yellow and Cat.8 is aqua). Copper system patch panels are available in flat and angled versions, with up to 48 ports per unit.These patch panels have been

tection accessories enable control of the power supply at the outlets, offering pro- tection against over-voltages. Enquiries: Legrand. Tel. +27 (0) 11 444 7971 or email Legrand.south-africa@legrand.co.za

addition to C13 and C19 sockets. For en- hanced safety and optimum control, specially designed pro-

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