Eric Bodley

LightSpeed Demarc Kit Wins Top New Technology Award

By Eric Bodley in Latest News & Insights, Fiber, Connectivity, Broadband Feb 13, 2025 0 comment

The LightSpeed Technologies FTTX-K10 all-in-one fiber demarcation kit recently took home top honors in the annual Top New Technologies (TNT) awards at ISE 2025. This year’s awards saw 13 separate […]

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Kordz Pro4 48G Active HDMI First to Pass DPL Labs’ 48G Enhanced Reference Standard

By Eric Bodley in HDMI, Connectivity, DPL Labs Feb 03, 2025 0 comment

DPL Laboratories, Inc., the industry leader in high-speed digital testing, specializing in the performance evaluation of digital signal connectivity products such as HDMI and USB cables, proudly announces that Kordz […]

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Choosing a UPS: What’s Best for My Application

By Eric Bodley in Power Feb 01, 2025 0 comment

An uninterruptible power supply, or UPS, is a critical component for audio-visual, security, networking and broadband installations. UPSs provide backup power when the main power source fails, they condition incoming […]

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Choosing a UPS: Modular vs. Conventional

By Eric Bodley in Power Jan 06, 2025 0 comment

Many decisions go into choosing the proper uninterruptible power supply (UPS): power requirements, runtime, battery technology, physical size, installation location, efficiency, environmental impact, etc. We’ve covered many of these topics […]

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How to Calculate UPS Load and Runtime

By Eric Bodley in Power Jan 05, 2025 0 comment

Choosing the proper uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system is more than just features and battery type: a critical first step is understanding the total load, or the power requirement of […]

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UPS Battery Technology: What’s Best and is it Safe?

By Eric Bodley in Power Dec 30, 2024 0 comment

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries store energy and provide backup power when the main power source fails. The technology used in UPS batteries has evolved over time and today a […]

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Integrator Branded Brochures

By Eric Bodley in Business, Power Dec 24, 2024 0 comment

Engage customers and grow your brand with custom brochures from Future Ready Solutions. We offer a variety of white papers, brochures and solution guides that help explain the latest technology […]

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10 Reasons to Sell Centralized UPS Systems

By Eric Bodley in Power Dec 17, 2024 0 comment

Centrally located uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems are one of the fastest growing product categories for audio-visual integrators. Historically deployed only for remote racks and devices, UPSs located at the […]

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7 Reasons Why It’s Easy to Install a Centralized UPS System

By Eric Bodley in Power Dec 17, 2024 0 comment

Centrally located uninterruptible power systems (UPS) are one of the fastest growing product categories for audio-visual integrators. Historically deployed only for remote racks and devices, UPSs located at the main […]

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10 Common Power Problems

By Eric Bodley in Power Dec 15, 2024 0 comment

Power problems are the scourge of residential and commercial electronics, not to mention the toll they take on productivity and relaxation. Disruptions and irregularities in the power system, including voltage […]

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Understanding Fiber Connector Types

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Cable, Connectors Nov 22, 2024 0 comment

Fiber optic connectors are available in a variety of formats depending on the cable type and connection style. This article explores the connectors commonly used in audio-visual, networking, broadcast, broadband […]

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Connecting Twisted Pair Devices to a Fiber Optic Cable

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Signal Distribution, Networking Nov 22, 2024 0 comment

While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of connected devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair connections. To help bridge the copper-fiber divide, media […]

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Extending Security Cameras over Fiber

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Signal Distribution, Networking, Security Nov 21, 2024 0 comment

While fiber optic ports are becoming increasingly common on networked electronics, the majority of security and access control devices still rely on RJ45 twisted pair  connections. To help bridge the […]

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Mechanical vs. Fusion Splicing — What’s Best?

By Eric Bodley in Tools, Fiber Nov 19, 2024 0 comment

Fiber has become more widely integrated thanks to its bandwidth, reliability, durability and cost. In fact, many installations now include fiber in each standard prewire bundle thanks to bulk cable […]

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Essential Testing Equipment for AV Technicians

By Eric Bodley in Testers Oct 16, 2024 0 comment

We’re often asked: what are the essential testing tools that my technicians absolutely need? After all, there are hundreds of products that analyze low-voltage signals, cables and connections. Some are […]

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PDF Download: Comparing HDMI Extender Technology

By Eric Bodley in Signal Distribution, HDMI Oct 14, 2024 0 comment

What’s the best technology for extending HDMI? DSC, HDBaseT or SDVoE? When should HDMI over fiber extenders be selected over twisted pair extenders? Is it possible to extend control and […]

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HDMI Video Testers: Choosing the Right Tool

By Eric Bodley in Testers, HDMI Oct 10, 2024 0 comment

HDMI installations are notoriously hard to troubleshoot. Transmission length, device compliancy, resolution, handshaking and a myriad of other complexities go into a successful connection, and a single out-of-sync signal can […]

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Fiber Optic Testers: Choosing the Right Tool

By Eric Bodley in Fiber, Testers Oct 09, 2024 0 comment

Pulling and terminating fiber is only the start of the installation… how do you ensure the high-bandwidth cable you’re integrating fully performs to spec? After all, tight bends, dirty connections […]

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Rapidly Installing Fiber Demarcations — No Terminating Required!

By Eric Bodley in Fiber Oct 08, 2024 0 comment

Fiber broadband has become a necessary part of residential network, security and audio-visual installations. As of 2024, over 50% of US homes have access to fiber-based internet with over 69 […]

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Network Cable Testers: Choosing the Right Tool

By Eric Bodley in Testers, Networking Oct 07, 2024 0 comment

Platinum Tools® delivers powerful, easy-to-use testing equipment for the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of low-voltage cables and networks. Whether you need to verify cable continuity and length, map network locations […]

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