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Siemon demonstrates advantages of plug terminated link technology

Siemon , a global network infrastructure expert , has created a new video to demonstrate how plug terminated link technology speeds up the deployment of IPbased and PoE-enabled devices in intelligent buildings , while cutting costs and increasing security and performance .

Using high-end graphics , the new video takes the viewer on a virtual tour through an intelligent building to illustrate how more building devices are connected to the intelligent building cabling infrastructure , traditionally via work area outlets and double ended patch cords .
By delivering a close-up view behind the walls and ceilings , the video goes on to demonstrate how IP and PoE-enabled devices , including PoE lighting , security cameras , wireless access points and building automation controls , can be deployed much more rapidly using plug-terminated links .

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The latter enables high performance links to connect directly to end devices making network boxes , outlets and patch cords obsolete , saving on material and labour costs . These links can be terminated on site to enable custom-length direct connections to these devices .
Further benefits include improved performance and more efficient power delivery to end devices , as well as improved security for devices like surveillance cameras . The elimination of outlets and patch cords are also explained .
Also showcased in the video is Siemon ’ s new Z-PLUG field-terminated plug which offers an innovative approach to connecting IP-enabled IoT and smart building devices . Z-PLUG was developed specifically to deliver custom-length cables that can be terminated on site for quick direct connections to PoE LED lights , security cameras , wireless access points , digital displays , distributed antenna systems ( DAS ), and building automation controls .
Advanced design features , including rounded corners , the short plug body and the ability to be terminated without the boot , make Z-PLUG ideal for connecting devices with shallow spaces like cameras and access points .
The video uses animation and a stepby-step guide to clearly demonstrate how Z-PLUG can be terminated in the field quickly and reliably using shielded , unshielded , solid or stranded cables and
Siemon ’ s Z-PLUG termination tool that ensures repeatable performance .
“ We are seeing a real shift in how many of today ’ s buildings are being developed as we see a myriad of IP-based and PoE-enabled devices being connected to a building ’ s network much more rapidly ”, said Lee Funnell , Siemon ’ s Technical Manager for Europe , Russia and Africa .
“ Our new Z-PLUG field-terminated plug , which exceeds all category 6A performance requirements and supports advanced power over ethernet , has been designed to easily facilitate custom-length direct connections to these devices and this video shows clearly how Z-PLUG achieves that .” •
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