AEM - Precision Cable Test

02/07/2025

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Watch as Steve Cowles, RCDD/NTS and special guest Arvind Patel, Director of Engineering at AEM - Precision Cable Test, break down the essentials of properly configuring test equipment for accurate and reliable results.

✅ Learn best practices for:
🔹 Channel, Permanent Link, & MPTL testing
🔹 Fiber Certification Loss Test (including reference cord setup)
🔹 OTDR, PoE, & SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) testing
🔹 Network discovery & troubleshooting
🔹 In-line testing on active links

💡 Watch OnDemand & take the quiz to EARN 1 BICSI CEC!

🎬 Watch now: https://hubs.la/Q035tQbl0

Properly configuring test equipment prior to testing is paramount for successful testing. This includes setting the correct test parameters, using the appropriate test adapters, and ensuring a secure connection to the cable under test. Watch OnDemand and take Quiz to EARN 1 BICSI CEC as AEM covers t...

02/05/2025

Cabling Installation and Maintenance has released an in-depth report on the evolving landscape of powering technologies for network devices.

🔍 Key Takeaways:
🔹 PoE – A widely adopted solution powering WAPs, IP phones, and security cameras. Organizations continue to expand PoE networks, citing high satisfaction.
🔹 FMP – A rising technology enabling long-distance power transmission with centralized management. Awareness is growing!
🔹 SPE – Originally designed for automotive, now gaining traction in building automation. While promising, industry awareness and product availability remain challenges.

📊 Based on insights from ICT professionals, this report uncovers adoption trends, satisfaction levels, and future deployment plans.

Sponsored by: Analog Devices and CommScope

Access article here: https://hubs.ly/Q035tjqS0

Cabling Installation & Maintenance (CIM) has published a great educational article exploring the use, adoption, and future of key powering technologies for network devices. This in-depth report covers Power over Ethernet (PoE), Fault Managed Power (FMP), and Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), providing val...

02/03/2025

We are all set up at BICSI and ready to talk to YOU! Stop by Booth 417 and see how AEM - Precision Cable Test continues to innovate connectivity, delivering trusted, customer-focused solutions that evolve to meet your testing needs!

Check out the TestPro Multifunction Cable Certifier, a cost-effective, all-in-one solution for infrastructure readiness, and the Network Service Assistant (NSA) with Certi-Lite technology, bridging the gap between qualification and certification for deeper cable testing.
🔹 New Test Adapter! The AD-NET-PASSTHRU adapter enhances Ethernet and PoE testing, allowing TestPro or NSA to connect in series between a switch and an end device—like a PoE camera—so you can test while the device remains in use.

📍 Stop by Booth 417 today! https://hubs.la/Q0356RXm0

01/31/2025

DC Resistance Measurement vs. PoE Testing

What’s the difference, and why do BOTH matter for smart building infrastructure? Watch this as he breaks it all down.
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Watch Tech Talk with Steve Cowles, RCDD/NTS as he discusses the difference between DC Resistance Measurement & PoE Testing and why BOTH are important for your smart building infrastructure readiness assurance.

01/30/2025

BICSI Winter Conference starts this weekend! Comment below if you are attending! We would love to see you so stop by BOOTH #417

Steve Cowles, RCDD/NTS, will be speaking in 2 Pre-Conference Masterclasses along with other industry experts! Let us know if you plan to attend one!

DESIGNING FOR POE LIGHTING AND AUTOMATION - 2 Days
This 1.5-day masterclass brings top design experts to share insights on designing and constructing Power Over Ethernet intelligent buildings. Sessions cover value propositions, the design/construction process, and hands-on design practice, equipping attendees with essential skills to deliver smarter buildings.
📅Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
🕐Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
📍Room: Coastal Ballroom A
📋Session Number: 009
🎓CECs: 9
Register - https://hubs.la/Q034NHnk0
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📅Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
🕐Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
📍Room: Coastal Ballroom A
📋Session Number: 018
🎓CECs: 9
Register - https://hubs.la/Q034NPtW0

FIELD TESTING OF INSTALLED FIBER: STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCESS
Join this masterclass to learn fiber optic field testing from five top equipment manufacturers. Topics include testing methods, specification essentials, result analysis, and hands-on group activities for real-time practice.
📅Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
🕐Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
📍Room: Coastal Ballroom 3
📋Session Number: 010
🎓CECs: 3
Register - https://hubs.la/Q034NyHs0

Don't miss out on these chances to gain insights from industry experts and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of Ethernet-based communication, intelligent building design, and fiber testing. See you there! 🎉

01/29/2025

🎙️ Ep. 70 | The Importance of Maintenance and Annual Calibration of Certification Test Equipment is now available OnDemand! https://hubs.la/Q034qzjd0

Watch TTWS host Steve Cowles RCDD/NTS and special guest Chuck Bowser RCDD/TECH, host of Let's Talk Cabling, as they discuss the critical role proper care & calibration play in keeping your certification test equipment performing at its best!

🔧 Topics covered included:
✅ Proper use, transport, and storage tips
✅ Ensuring your firmware is up to date
✅ Why timely re-calibration mattered
✅ The impact on equipment performance and test results

Missed it? Catch up now!

01/28/2025

🌟 新春快乐! (Xīnchūn kuàilè) 🌟

Wishing you prosperity, good health, and success in the Year of the Snake! 🐍✨ May this new year bring abundant opportunities, joy, and strength as we embark on another year of growth and achievement together.

01/24/2025

🎙️ | Troubleshooting Copper Certification Test Failures (1 BICSI CEC Credit)

Follow these simple steps to receive your CEC Certificate:
1️⃣ Register Here to Watch: https://hubs.la/Q030LHlh0
2️⃣ Watch the Entire Episode.
3️⃣ Take the Quiz.
4️⃣ Sit back and relax - we'll email your certificate within 48 hours.

testers provide numerous measurements which are either required or optional under the ANSI/TIA, ISO/IEC, IEEE and other standards. When technicians encounter test failures in the field, there are troubleshooting tools in the test equipment and steps which can be followed to determine the cause and mitigate the issues.

What to expect in this one-hour session:
- Explore the meanings of various test parameters 📝
- Understand both required and optional parameters and their significance in testing ⚙️
- Identify potential causes of failures in specific tests and learn corrective measures 🛠️
- Learn about enhanced troubleshooting tools which enhance the efficiency of certification testers. 🔍

01/20/2025

🎙️ The Importance of Maintenance and Annual Calibration of Certification Test Equipment

Join host Steve Cowles RCDD/NTS and special guest Chuck Bowser RCDD/TECH, host of Let's Talk Cabling as they dive into the critical role proper care and calibration play in keeping your certification test equipment performing at its best.

🔧 Topics include:
✅ Proper use, transport, and storage tips
✅ Ensuring your firmware is up to date
✅ Why timely re-calibration matters
✅ The impact on equipment performance and test results

🗓️ Date: January 28, 2024
⏰ Time: 12 PM EST, 9 AM PST, 5 PM GMT

Don’t miss this informative session designed to help you protect your investment and ensure accurate testing results.

👉 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q031cdmp0

Join host Steve Cowles RCDD/NTS and special guest Chuck Bowser RCDD/TECH, host of Let's Talk Cabling as they dive into the critical role proper care and calibration play in keeping your certification test equipment performing at its best.

01/17/2025

| RCDD Masterminds Roundtable – What a Show! 🎙️🔥

Watch host Steve Cowles, RCDD/NTS, joined by Chuck Bowser III, RCDD/TECH – Host of Let’s Talk Cabling, and David Landphair, RCDD – Sr. Regional Sales Manager at nVent CADDY Data & WBT, for an electrifying Roundtable Discussion. ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q030K-JT0

💡 Topics Covered:
1️⃣ The critical role of managing and supporting cabling infrastructure during installation.
2️⃣ Expert advice on the dos and don’ts of cable termination, pulling, and testing techniques.
3️⃣ Eye-opening insights into the risks of improper installation and testing.

This conversation was packed with actionable insights, expert advice, and industry wisdom. Don’t miss out—watch it now and learn from the best in the business!

🎥 Plus, binge all past episodes of here: https://hubs.la/Q030L5tW0

01/16/2025

🌍 Exciting News from AEM - Precision Cable Test! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce Enkom Active Oy as our new distributor in Finland! 🇫🇮

💡 About Enkom Active Oy: https://hubs.la/Q032zYqP0
Enkom Active Oy is a value-adding distributor of electrical and communication products, serving electrification industry companies, industrial manufacturers, and system integrators. With over 30 years of experience in technical distribution, their expertise lies in understanding customer operations, product knowledge, and fostering close partnerships. Their offices in Espoo and Vaasa are the hubs for delivering excellent products and seamless logistics to their customers.

Enkom Active Oy will showcase the award-winning TestPro CV100 Multifunction Cable Certifier at the Verkosto - Energy and Information Network Industry Trade Fair:
📍 Location: Tampere, Finland
📆 Dates: 22nd-23rd January 2025

🔍 Designed for modern Smart Building network infrastructure, the TestPro CV100 offers the most feature-rich test platform available today, with a modular design for customizable testing solutions.

Visit Verkosto Exhibition for event details. Come meet the Enkom Active Oy team and discover how AEM’s solutions can transform your network testing needs! https://hubs.la/Q032zYSM0

01/15/2025

🎙️Tech Talk with Steve has a New Look – Same GREAT Video Podcast! 🎥✨

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Tech Talk with Steve is now airing every other month at a consistent time: 12 PM EST. Stay informed with upcoming and on-demand content at 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q031cfP70.

🚨 Don’t miss our January episode!
📅 Date: 1/28/2025
⏰ Time: 12 PM EST | 9 AM PST | 5 PM GMT

This episode features host Steve Cowles, RCDD/NTS, and special guest Chuck Bowser, RCDD/TECH, host of Let’s Talk Cabling. Together, they’ll explore the critical role of proper care and calibration in ensuring your certification test equipment delivers peak performance.

🔧 Topics include:
✅ Best practices for use, transport, and storage
✅ Keeping your firmware up to date
✅ Importance of timely re-calibration
✅ How performance impacts test results

Register now 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q031cg1T0

01/13/2025

📢AEM - Precision Cable Test will be at BICSI Winter Conference | BOOTH #417📢

Steve Cowles, RCDD/NTS, will be speaking in 2 Pre-Conference Masterclasses along with other industry experts!

DESIGNING FOR POE LIGHTING AND AUTOMATION - 2 Days
This 1.5-day masterclass brings top design experts to share insights on designing and constructing Power Over Ethernet intelligent buildings. Sessions cover value propositions, the design/construction process, and hands-on design practice, equipping attendees with essential skills to deliver smarter buildings.
📅Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
🕐Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
📍Room: Coastal Ballroom A
📋Session Number: 009
🎓CECs: 9
Register - https://hubs.la/Q031cg6c0
and
📅Date: Monday, February 3, 2025
🕐Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
📍Room: Coastal Ballroom A
📋Session Number: 018
🎓CECs: 9
Register - https://hubs.la/Q031cdg20

FIELD TESTING OF INSTALLED FIBER: STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCESS
Join this masterclass to learn fiber optic field testing from five top equipment manufacturers. Topics include testing methods, specification essentials, result analysis, and hands-on group activities for real-time practice.
📅Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
🕐Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
📍Room: Coastal Ballroom 3
📋Session Number: 010
🎓CECs: 3
Register - https://hubs.la/Q031cdLH0

Don't miss out on these chances to gain insights from industry experts and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of Ethernet-based communication, intelligent building design, and fiber testing. See you there! 🎉

01/10/2025

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Imagine cutting your cabling by 75%, simplifying installation, reducing costs, and reaching up to 10x the distance—all while powering devices seamlessly. Sounds too good to be true? Think again!

In Ep. 49, Steve Cowles, RCDD/NTS, is joined by Matthias Ge**er with R&M to uncover the game-changing potential of . They explore how is transforming industries—supporting , replacing in industrial , revolutionizing vehicle communications, and enabling long-distance connections.

👉 Click here to watch: https://hubs.la/Q030KZK80

01/08/2025

🎙️ The Importance of Maintenance and Annual Calibration of Certification Test Equipment

Join host Steve Cowles RCDD/NTS and special guest Chuck Bowser RCDD/TECH, host of Let's Talk Cabling as they dive into the critical role proper care and calibration play in keeping your certification test equipment performing at its best.

🔧 Topics include:
✅ Proper use, transport, and storage tips
✅ Ensuring your firmware is up to date
✅ Why timely re-calibration matters
✅ The impact on equipment performance and test results

🗓️ Date: January 28, 2024
⏰ Time: 12 PM EST, 9 AM PST, 5 PM GMT

Don’t miss this informative session designed to help you protect your investment and ensure accurate testing results.

👉 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q031c4Pf0

Join host Steve Cowles RCDD/NTS and special guest Chuck Bowser RCDD/TECH, host of Let's Talk Cabling as they dive into the critical role proper care and calibration play in keeping your certification test equipment performing at its best.

01/06/2025

🌐 Shaping the Future of the Connected World 🌐

🚀 Join us at the 2025 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition
📍 Booth 417 | 🗓️ February 2–6, 2025 | 📌 Ga***rd Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL

Experience live demonstrations of the TestPro CV100 and Network Service Assistant (NSA)—innovative solutions redefining connectivity. The TestPro CV100 with hot-swappable adapters streamlines everything from to , while the NSA delivers a groundbreaking Qualification+ hybrid solution with Certi-Lite, bridging the gap between network testers and cable certifiers. https://hubs.la/Q030L2-60

🏆 Discover Our Latest Innovations
🟢 PassThru Adapter: Test PoE links with devices connected, providing speed, power level, SNR, and detailed logging for real-time troubleshooting.
🟢 OTDR 1310nm / 1625nm Adapter: Enhanced fiber troubleshooting with additional wavelength testing, ideal for detecting bends or live fiber analysis.

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology, gain professional insights, and connect with industry leaders at the year’s most anticipated event. https://hubs.la/Q030L2Yh0

01/03/2025

| Shield Integrity in Field Testing

Looking to brush up on shield integrity in field testing? Ep. 29 is worth revisiting! 🎥 Watch as Steve Cowles, RCDD/NTS, and Harshang Pandya, GM for Precision Cable Test discuss:
🔍 The hidden dangers of DC and AC discontinuities
🔗 Reliable methods to confirm shield continuity
⚡ Field-proven solutions with AEM’s TestPro and NSA testers

Get the insights you need to ensure shield integrity in the field!
👉 https://hubs.la/Q030KXzL0

01/01/2025

From your Tech Talk with Steve Team, we want to wish you a Happy New Year! As we embrace this new year, we believe that good things come out of change—and we’re excited to share what’s ahead.

📅 What’s Changing?
• Starting Jan 2025, Tech Talk will air every other month.
• All sessions will now take place at 12 PM EST for a more consistent experience.

📅 What’s Staying the Same?
• The same engaging, educational content you love, tailored for industry professionals.
• Numerous opportunities to earn BICSI CEC Credits.
• Expert insights and discussions to keep you informed and ahead of the curve.

👉Stay tuned, Ep. 70 airs Jan 28th at 12 PM EST - https://hubs.la/Q030LL4z0