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| Corning Cable Systems FlexNAP™  Corning Cable Systems, part of Corning Incorporated’s Telecommunications segment, introduces its new OptiSheath™ Premier FlexNAP™ Terminal Distribution System. The FlexNAP System reduces the cost of deploying optical access networks by up to 50 percent. The FlexNAP System consists of an optical cable pre-installed with network access points (terminals) at customer-specified locations and a tethered, environmentally hardened MT connector. Once measurements for terminal locations are obtained, either through field measurement equipment or by using the Corning Cable Systems Engineering Services department, the FlexNAP System is manufactured and tested. The entire system is then packaged and shipped to the customer for immediate deployment.The MT network access points consist of a patented, flexible pre-installed overmold closure. A flat drop tether cable is attached to the network access point and terminated with an environmentally hardened and factory-tested MT connector. This allows the FlexNAP System cables to pass homes without incurring the cost of terminal placement or fusion splicing prior to service being offered or subscribed. Once service is offered or required, a Corning Cable Systems OptiSheath Terminal, equipped with an environmentally hardened MT plug, is plugged in and the subscriber is ready to be connected. Installation of the FlexNAP System is then complete. Corning Cable Systems’ FlexNAP System allows the carrier to complete installations of the distribution network much more efficiently and at speeds several times greater than the traditional installation, resulting in total deployment cost savings of up to 50 percent. Corning Cable Systems FlexNAP™ System allows for efficient workforce management, with the option of deploying more highly skilled workers to other areas of the network. At the same time, the risk of reworks and failures is reduced due to each cable in the FlexNAP System being 100 percent factory tested before shipping to the customer. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |