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APA Cables & Networks Announces the Industry's Most Flexible OSP Pedestal for Any Fiber-to-the-Premise Architecture

Posted on: Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 18:00 CST

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- APA Cables & Networks (APACN), a leader in fiber management solutions and wholly owned subsidiary of APA Enterprises , today announced its line of non-metallic pedestals engineered for any Fiber-to-the-Premise (FTTP) architecture. The APACN non-metallic Fiber Distribution Pedestal (FDP) is the result of a combined design effort by APACN and Emerson Network Power, Energy Systems North America (formerly Marconi Communications), a worldwide designer and manufacturer of leading edge Outside Plant (OSP) enclosures.

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The Fiber Distribution Pedestal is a cost-effective flexible solution that allows for patching, splicing and splitting in a single unit. Each pedestal stores feeder and distribution splices, splitters, connectors and slack cable neatly and compactly, minimizing the risk of fiber damage. Providing easy access to fiber drops while protecting loose fiber optic cables, the Fiber Distribution Pedestal solution is ideal when network integrity must be maintained in the Passive Optical Network (PON). In its baseline configuration, the APACN Fiber Distribution Pedestal offers the industry's lowest cost solution at under $20.00 per home served.

The non-metallic Fiber Distribution Pedestal design assures the product will not rust or corrode and limits the risk of chipping and fading. To strengthen the pedestal's reliability against environmental elements such as floods, fire, dirt, earthquakes and pests, the product line has gone through the harsh requirements for GR-13 testing that guarantees strength, rigidity and security.

"Emerson Network Power and APA Cables & Networks are offering the FTTP marketplace a pedestal solution that is best-in-class. The Fiber Distribution Pedestal is a direct result of the teamwork that both companies have invested," commented Dave Smith, President, Emerson Network Power, Energy Systems, North America.

Technical Specifications

APACN initially offers the non-metallic Fiber Distribution Pedestal in three standard sizes, the largest being a 12-inch design that can accommodate up to 288 splices. For deployments requiring a smaller solution, the pedestal is offered in 8-inch and 10-inch configurations.

The Fiber Distribution Pedestal incorporates field-tested designs to provide a product that is easily installed and modified. Applying the same fiber management principles as in its fiber distribution panels and Fiber Scalability Center OSP Cabinets, the APACN Fiber Distribution Pedestal maximizes bend radius protection, connector access, ease of cable routing and physical protection of the fiber.

"Continuing with our customer-driven FTTP solutions, APACN's non-metallic Fiber Distribution Pedestal allows the fiber to be brought closer to the end- user, whether it's a neighborhood, a home, a business, a campus or other location. By incorporating years of combined outdoor environment expertise from APACN and Emerson Network Power, Energy Systems, we are able to offer our customers a market leading solution that not only ensures network integrity, but is also easy to use from a technician's standpoint," said Cheri Podzimek, President of APA Cables & Networks.

Enclosing APACN's fiber management is the pedestal made of a high performance thermo-plastic material. All sizes are ringcut capable, flood proof and tested to Telcordia GR-13 CORE and RUS PE-91 specifications. A "slide and secure" mounting plate slides and locks into the base of the pedestal for easy installation while a lift-off dome allows for 360. access to all wirework and equipment. Security is assured by the single point self- locking cover that also allows for easy craft access.

Fiber Termination Expertise -The GR-326 Certification Advantage

The trend in today's FTTP environment is moving the fiber closer to the end user, making reliable OSP cabinets and their components a necessity. As part of its high performance OSP connectivity platform, APACN's fiber optic termination has been tested by Telcordia Laboratories to determine conformance to GR-326 standards. The first manufacturer of 900-micron cable assemblies to complete this certification testing, the GR-326 conformance assures optical performance stability throughout the lifetime of the termination, even in extreme OSP environments, thereby reducing maintenance and deployment challenges in the FTTP passive optical network.

* Photos of the APACN Fiber Distribution Pedestal are available upon request.

About APA Cables & Networks, Inc.

APA Cables & Networks designs and manufactures a complete line of passive fiber optic connectivity solutions centered upon the Fiber Distribution System (FDS). The FDS product-line supports a wide range of panel configurations, densities, connectors and adapter options and is offered alongside an assortment of passive optical components. In addition, APA Cables & Networks provides a complete line of fiber and copper assemblies for controlled and outside plant environments. Most recently, APACN has introduced a line of products for the emerging FTTP market including OSP cabinets and pedestals. APACN ( http://www.apacn.com/ ) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of APA Enterprises, Inc.

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APA Cables & Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Eric Chalgren, APACN Marketing Manager, +1-763-519-9711,Echalgren@apacn.com

Web site: http://www.apaoptics.com/http://www.apacn.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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