FW: Questions - looking for feedback on the Remote SWRC [RE-wrenches]

[blair Tump may]

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well folks, any ideas?       Tony is very helpful and does actively seek 
input from me and does seem to try to implement it when it works.(still NEW 
to Xantrax)


 >
 > All,
 > We are working on a solution for the SWRC-50' "remote cable" and I dug out
 > all the email tags from the Koyocera training seminar last month. Wondered
 > if you could help me with some suggestions or ideas.
 >
 > As of today the remote cable is a pre-fabricated part that we purchase
 > under a controlled specification.  The cable has molded 25 pin (DB25)
 > connectors on each end. A few installers dropped us a note to please do
 > something about the cable because it cannot be pulled through conduit -
 > nor through drilled 2x4 wall stud in houses.  In most cases the installers
 > cut the connector off, buy a radio shack special 25 pin connector and
 > solder the pins on.
 >
 > With your experiences in the field, maybe you could help find an easier
 > way for installation:
 > Applications Engineering is looking at our future products being worked on
 > today for a permanent solution
 > Sustaining Engineering is looking for a solution for the exiting SW and PS
 > remote devices.
 >
 > Option 1:
 > Use a standard multwire CAT 5 shielded type network cable but without
 > connectors. Two "clam shell" DB 25 to connectors would be included in the
 > kit with integrated terminal blocks or punch block terminations.  Pull the
 > cable through walls & conduit, strip and using a new wire diagram -
 > terminate the wires (just like what's happening today).  This provides
 > some flexibility for the installer to pull the cable anywhere.
 >
 > Option 2:
 > Use a different version of the pre-fabricated DB25 connector with a
 > "removable clam shell".  The outside cover "clam shell" is removed leaving
 > a smaller exposed DB 25 "head" which can be laid flat against the cable
 > and taped up for a slimmer profile - then pulled through 2x4 stud wall
 > holes or larger type conduit.
 >
 >
 > If you get a chance, please send me your thoughts and comments, I would
 > appreciate expert insight to solve this inconvenience.
 >
 > Thank you
 > Tony Thorne
 > Supervisor, Applications Engineering
 > D
 > t: 360/435.8826  ext 4205
 > f: 360/435.2229
 > c: 360/220.2297
 >

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