January 2012
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CAT5E Plenum Blue, UTP 1000', 24AWG 8/C Solid Bare... →
American Made Plenum Now Available at PrimusCable.com! Great Price for Bulk Orders.
June 2011
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USB Cable
The Universal Serial Bus or USB cable was developed around the idea that users should be able to run multiple peripherals on their computers without the hassle of physically installing boards, manually allocating system resources, individually configuring devices, and powering the computer up and down every time equipment needs change. With USB cable, up to 127 individual peripheral devices can be...
Workstation Solutions
Optimize your space with our top of the line and versatile workbench solutions. Our systems are completely modular, allowing you to design the layout that is perfect for your environment. Cable management and organization is easier than ever with cable trays built into the grames to help keep wiring tucked away. Additional addons, such as keyboard trays, utility drawers, and LCD monitor mounts...
Wire & Cable Management
Don’t get buried. Clean and tidy installations not only impress: they improve performance and reduce outages. Cables that are properly organized and tucked away are less susceptible to tangling, snagging, or other environmental damage. Likewise, reducing clutter improves airflow, thereby keeping your server rooms cooler. The larger your installation, the more important it is to utilize...
Wall Plates & Inserts
The best outlet is the one that goes unnoticed while offering plenty of ports. This is why we offer a full selection of wall plates from 1 to 6 ports in white, ivory, and almond. Whether you wish to reduce visible cables by installing a series of 1 port wall plates along a wall or whether you wish to reduce the number of holes you have to cut into drywall by fitting 6 ports in one plate, we have...
How to Terminate MIG+ Jacks
Step 1: Seat each wire in place according to the color scheme map. Step 2: Position the MIG+ keystone jack in the Punch Down Tool. Step 3: Compress the handle, wires will be terminated and extra wires will be cut. Step 4: Remove jack from tool snap on cover and your termination is complete.
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Telephone Jack
Telephone wiring for a phone outlet is typically either 1, 2 or 3 pairs (2, 4, or 6 conductor). Most cable nowadays is UTP (unshielded twisted pair). There may be instances where you may need to connect to or transpose from the old “quad” cable. The diagram below provides the transposition between these standards.
Pair 1 (T1 & R1):
Usually the primary dial tone or talk circuit is wired to the...
Telco
The office telephone has come a long way. Long gone are the days of a singular rotary office phone. Whether you’re routing 10, 20, 50, or more telephone lines through an office, Primus Cable carries the telephone cables and telco accessories you’ll need to get the job done. As always, you can rely on our products to be of the highest quality and meet or exceed all your performance...
Surface Mount Boxes
We offer a wide variety of CAT5E and CAT6 pre-wired Universal Box Cases. For your convenience, each box case features a PCB unshielded keystone jack already inside. Double sided adhesive is also included.
http://www.primuscable.com/store/c/53-Surface-Mount-Boxes.aspx
Shielded EZ Connectors
When it comes to signal clarity, any electrical interference is too much interference! And when it comes to installations, archaic termination procedures interfere by slowing you down. Ensure a clear transmission and lightning fast installations with our Shielded EZ-RJ45 Connectors. Unsurpassed protection meets exceptional ease with our Shielded EZ-RJ45® Connectors. The fully shielded plugs...
Alarm & Security Cable
In today’s economy, you cannot afford to not protect your assets. As such, you need security and surveillance cable that you can rely on. It is for this reason that at Primus Cable, we offer bulk alarm and security wire that is of the highest calibur. Never worry about cable quality again. With every cable being extensively third party tested to meet and exceed UL and ETL standards, you can...
RG-59 Coaxial Cable
RG-59/U is a specific type of coaxial cable, often used for low-power video and RF signal connections. The cable has a characteristic impedance of 75 ohms. The 75 ohm impedance matches a dipole antenna in free space. “RG” refers to “Radio Guide”, originally a unit indicator for bulk RF cable in the U.S. military’s Joint Electronics Type Designation System....
RG-11 Coaxial Cable
GR-11/U is for long-length, backbone applications, RG 11/U Coaxial Cable is ideal for entry point feeder systems running to a building and extending to each floor and room of a commercial or residential building. RG 11/U Coaxial Cable is also available in plenum constructions that meet the requirements for installation in a plenum air space for safety required by building regulatory agencies....
RG-6 Coaxial Cable
RG-6/U is a common type of coaxial cable used in a wide variety of residential and commercial applications. The term “RG-6” itself is quite generic and refers to a wide variety of cable designs, which differ from one another in shielding characteristics, center conductor composition, and dielectric type. RG-6 was originally a military spec where “RG” meant Radio Guide and...
RCA and Toslink Audio
It requires more than just a high resolution picture to create a superb home theater. For the ultimate home theater experience, you need crystal clear sound. It is for this reason that our RCA and Toslink audio cables are made of superb quality metals with precision crafted connectors to protect signal clarity. Thus, whatever the input, its sound output will resonate as immaculately as possible.
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May 2011
42 posts
RCA Component Cables
Component cables can deliver a higher quality image than composite or S-Video cables. For unsurpassed signal quality, our component video cables feature 24K gold plated plugs. To maximize the progressive scan on your television, use component cables in lieu of composite or S-Video cables.
http://www.primuscable.com/store/Search.aspx?SearchTerms=RCA%20componrnt%20cables
Plenum Cable in Ducts
Diligence is required to make sure that a non-plenum airspace stays that way. A non-plenum airspace can become a plenum airspace by accident if the ductwork is disconnected and not properly resealed.
Ductwork disconnection can also occur due to building damage, adverse environmental factors, or simply negligence.
In all such cases, eliminating unintended plenums is difficult due to the hidden...
Patch Panel
A patch panel provides a convenient place to terminate (connect) all of the cable runs coming from different rooms into the wiring closet (or basement, right?). You also connect the cables going to the hub to the cables to the rooms through the patch panel.
Do you need a patch panel?
You could skip the patch panel, and just put RJ-45 connectors on all the cables coming in and then plug them into...
Quality Patch Cords
Our patch cords are UL listed and ETL verified to ensure quality performance and meet TIA/EIA 568A and 568B standards. With high quality, copper core conductors, our patch cords offer unparalleled performance. With a variety of colors and lengths to choose from, we are sure to have what you are looking for.
When high performance is essential, turn to our 50 micron gold plated CAT6 Patch Cords....
Outdoor Cable
Normal CAT5E and CAT6 cables will deteriorate quickly when exposed to outside conditions. When using category cables outside, they should be placed in a conduit and then buried underground 6 to 8 inchs away from other sources of electrical interference. PVC or other plastic pipe installed with waterproofing can work as a conduit, but ordinary CAT5E and CAT6 cables were not designed for outdoor...
Network Cable Testers
We offer a variety of Remote Cable Testers, which are a must have to quickly and easily verify the integrity of Ethernet twisted pair cables. Our small hand-held cable testers will test twisted pair cables for open pairs, shorted pairs, reversed pairs, crossed pairs and split pairs. The Tone Tracking Probe on our Remote Network Cable Tester allows you to trace and identify wires or cable in a...
LMR-400 Coaxial Cable
LMR-400-Series cable offers equivalent or better characteristics and performance than other existing industry cables such as Commscope WBC-400, Times Microwave LMR-400, Andrew CNT-400, etc. This cable size is the most demanded and widely used coaxial cable in the wireless industry. This cable is also a replacement for RG 213 and RG 214/U. Most of our OEM customers buy this cable in skid qty. If...
LCD Mount Brackets
Your flat panel television or monitor is too valuable to trust with sub-par brackets. It is for this reason that we offer a line of high quality LCD Wallmount and Ceilingmount brackets with exceptional pivoting ranges. Whether your LCD is modest or massive, we have the bracket to fit your needs.
http://www.primuscable.com/store/c/93-LCD-Monitors-Mounts.aspx
Keystone Jacks Cat5/5E
CAT5E Keystone Jacks are specifically designed to effortlessly connect CAT5E cable to Patch cords.
MIG+ CAT5E Keystone Inserts save time and money and are our superior, reliable, and easy to install. For unparalleled quality and performance, our MIG+ jacks feature: Press-Fit PCB Technology, Small Form-Factor, Gold Plated Prongs, and Phosphor Bronze IDC Contacts.
Why select a MIG+ jack? It’s...
Keystone Jacks Cat3
CAT3 Keystone Jacks are specifically made for CAT3 cable to allow Patch cords to be used.
MIG+ CAT3 / RJ11 / RJ12 Keystone Inserts save time and money and are our superior, reliable, and easy to install. For unparalleled quality and performance, our MIG+ jacks feature: Press-Fit PCB Technology, Small Form-Factor, Gold Plated Prongs, and Phosphor Bronze IDC Contacts.
Why select a MIG+ jack?
It’s...
J Hooks
Not only do our multi-purpose construction grade J-Hooks provide stress free cable support, but they also help you build a tidy distribution pathway for all of your cabling. With superior galvanized steel construction, our larger J-Hooks can support up to 50lbs! To prevent snagging, our J-Hooks are available with either a zinc chromate finish or a polypropylene over-mold.
Applications:
Telecom /...
Home Theater
With top of the line products at exceptional prices, we are your one stop shop for all of your Home Theater and Audio Visual needs. We offer a complete line of Home Theater AV parts, cables, and accessories all designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Are you working on a project for a client? We offer all of the professional grade and easy to use tools you will need to make your...
HDMI Switchers
Expand the life of your HDTV or monitor! With many HDTVs only offering 2-3 HDMI ports, HDMI ports are often quickly filled up by HD cable boxes and Blu Ray players. When you add gaming consoles, Apple TV, and HD video cards into the mix, you may find yourself at a loss with your current TV. An HDMI switch enables your television to grow with your needs, as it switches between multiple HDMI...
HDMI Cable
1) What is the difference between Dual Link and Single Link?Which do I need?
Dual link enables a higher resolution (1920 X 1080) and more channels. You can view 2 displays simultaniously. If in doubt, order the Dual Link cable because it is backwards compatible with Single Link.
2) I need a DVI-I to DVI-D cable - What part number do I buy?
A DVI-I enables digital and analog signals. A DVI-D only...
Firewire Cable
With more than 30 times the bandwidth of the popular USB 1.1 peripheral standard, FireWire 400 has been the gold standard for high-speed data transfer. Apple was the first computer manufacturer to include FireWire across its entire product line. Now Apple has upped the ante yet again, effectively doubling data throughput with its implementation of the IEEE 1394b standard, FireWire 800.
FireWire...
Fire Alarm Cables
Could your cable withstand the heat of a nearby fire? Don’t question it: use our superior quality fire alarm cables. To give you peace of mind, our fire alarm cables can operate from a frigid -10°C to a scorching +80°C and are California State Fire Marshal approved. For optimum signal quality, our fire alarm cables feature solid copper conductors available from 12 AWG to 22 AWG. Cables are...
Fiber Optic Media Converters
Introduced to the industry nearly two decades ago, media converters are simple networking devices that make it possible to connect two dissimilar media types such as twisted pair with fiber optic cabling. Our converters support auto-negotiation in the TP port to detect speed and duplex mode automatically, ensuring optimal performance at all times. With conversion up to 2km in multimode and 60km in...
Fiber Optic
Fiber Optic Patch Panels:
Whatever your need, we have the ideal Fiber Optic Patch Panel for you. Our panels feature 12 to 24 ports and are available with either SC or ST connectors. We offer rackmounted units that easily mount on standard 19” racks, as well as wallmount units that feature built-in cable management.
http://www.primuscable.com/store/c/59-Fiber-Solution-Products.aspx
Fiber Optic
A “dopant” is added to the core to actually make it less pure than the cladding. This changes the way the core transmits light. Because the cladding has different light properties than the core, it tends to keep the light within the core. Because of these properties, fiber optic cable can be bent around corners and can be extended over distances of up to 100 miles. A typical laser transmitter can...
Fiber Optic
Fiber Optic Overview:
Fiber Optic cable employs photons for the transmission of digital signals. A fiber optic cable consists of a strand of pure glass a little larger than a human hair. Photons pass through the glass with negligible resistance. The glass is so clear that, according to Michael Coden of Codenoll Technologies Corporation (a major fiber vendor), “a 3-mile-thick fiber optic window...
Coaxial Connectors
Coaxial Connectors Overview:
BNC Double Female Inline Coupler is used to connect 2 BNC cables for added length and will work with RG58, RG59 and RG6 coaxial BNC connectors. It is a simple twist and lock onto cable connector.
BNC Male Compression Seal Connector will work with 75Ohm RG59/U, 20AWG, PVC/Plenum cables.
RG59 BNC Male Crimp-on Connector 2-Pc Will work with 750hm RG59/U, 20AWG cable...
Cat6 Cable
Cat6 Cable Overview:
Short for Category 6, Cat6 cable is network cabling that consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire terminated by RJ45 connectors. Cat 6 cabling supports frequencies up to 550 MHz and speeds up to 1000 Mbps. It can be used for High Speed LAN’s, token ring, 1000Base-T, 100Base-T, and 10Base-T networking.
Cat6 Cable is known as a twisted pair cable and comes...
Cat5/5E Cable
Cat5/5E Cable Overview:
Short for Category 5, Cat5 cable is network cabling that consists of four twisted pairs of copper wire terminated by RJ45 connectors. Cat 5 cabling supports frequencies up to 100 MHz and speeds up to 1000 Mbps. It can be used for ATM, token ring, 1000Base-T, 100Base-T, and 10Base-T networking. Cat 5e cable runs should be limited to a maximum length of 328 feet...
Cat3 Cable
Cat3 Cable Overview:
Short for Category 3, Cat3 is an unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable designed to reliably carry data up to 10 Mbit/s, with a possible bandwidth of 16 MHz. It is part of a family of copper cabling standards defined jointly by the Electronic Industries Alliance and the Telecommunications Industry Association.
Cat3 was a popular cabling format among computer network...
Cabinets and Enclosures
Organize and secure your hardware with our extensive line of cabinets. Our cabinets come with either glass or vented front doors and vented rear doors. Each rack comes with 2 sets vertical rails that adjust in 1 inch increments, lockable/removable side panels, casters and levelers. The top of the cabinet has the ability in install up to four 4 inch fans, and includes removable cable slots to...
Audio Bulk Cable
Looking for high quality speaker cable but don’t want to pay for over-priced products? We offer a line of high quality speaker cables with color-coded inner conductors that are ideal for whole house audio. Our audio cables are oxygen free and feature PVC and Plenum jackets, ensuring exceptional performance for years to come.
http://www.primuscable.com/store/c/118-Audio-Bulk-Cable.aspx
Amplifiers & Splitters
Our splitters enable you to combine your digital video and audio input and convert it to HDMI output. By doing this, you add HDMI output capability to your DVI sources so HDMI TVs can be used with your DVI sources with sound. For your convenience, our amplifier splitters are easy to use and install in seconds, as there is no need for setting. Of course, our HDMI Amplified Splitters are all HDCP,...
Alarm & Security Cable
In today’s economy, you cannot afford to not protect your assets. As such, you need security and surveillance cable that you can rely on. It is for this reason that at Primus Cable, we offer bulk alarm and security wire that is of the highest calibur. Never worry about cable quality again. With every cable being extensively third party tested to meet and exceed UL and ETL standards, you can...
December 2010
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August 2010
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July 2010
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PrimusCable Toolbar!
Yes!, the PrimusCable toolbar is now available for download and best of all it’s free!
The toolbar allows you to access your account and cart and the online store. It comes with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn links and updates. The toolbar is also fully customizable and can even display TV shows.
http://www.primuscable.com/store/pg/Specials.aspx
The above link is just one of the places...
June 2010
4 posts
MIG+ Termination Guide
Terminating a keystone MiG jack
Primus Cable new MIG Jack!
Steps into Completing a MIG+ Termination
Step 1: Seat each wire in place according to the color scheme map.
Step 2
Step 2: Position the MIG+ keystone jack in the Punch Down Tool.
Step 3:
Step 3: Compress the handle, wires will be terminated and extra wires will be cut.
Step 4:
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