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First Handheld With Ethernet, SONET/SDH, OTN, and Fibre-Channel Testing

Mike Novello — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:47:13 +0000

Bluelight Technology Introduces Handheld, Lightweight All-In-One Network Test Solution

BlueScope BL6000A is The First Handheld With Ethernet, SONET/SDH, OTN, and Fibre-Channel Testing in a Single Device

San Jose, Calif. — Bluelight Technology, the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative, handheld network test and measurement devices for the telecommunications industry, today announced the availability of the BlueScope BL6000A all-in-one, multiprotocol network test and measurement solution. The BL6000A is the industry’s most versatile, lightweight, handheld device that combines Ethernet (1GE and 10GE), SONET/SDH (up to 10G), Optical Transport Network (OTN) (up to ODU-2F), and Fibre Channel (up to 10x) testing in a single ultra- lightweight, handheld platform.

The easy-to-use and compact BL6000A features a productivity-enhancing user interface architecture that includes both an intuitive, touch-screen-enabled graphical user interface (GUI) in addition to an integrated keypad for data entry. The comprehensive array of network types that can be analyzed with the BL6000A eliminates the need for multiple devices, reducing overall costs, saving valuable space, and providing convenience and valuable time savings and flexibility for technicians in the field. Based on open architectures for both software and hardware that enable future expansion, the newest BlueScope is updateable as industry test and measurement needs change.

“We’re very excited to offer the test and measurement industry a multiprotocol test instrument that’s as technologically advanced and simple-to-use as the BlueScope BL6000A,” said James Jeong, Bluelight Technology’s CEO and co-founder. “The fact that a field technician now only needs to carry one testing device to ensure network performance saves our clients money and makes their technicians significantly more efficient and productive. This is a must-own for any network operator.”

Using the same form factor that has proven popular in previous BlueScope models, the BL6000A includes a host of standard connections to support many different media interfaces such as 10GbE (XFP), optic1000 BASE-SX/LX/ZX, and 100 FX and copper 10/100/1000 BASE-T. Results and analysis are easily accessible via an integrated file management system that enables the saving of data such as test results, log files, screen captures, and packet captures directly to a portable memory device using the USB port. The USB port also provides an ideal mechanism for future software changes and/or upgrades, which can also be performed via an FTP connection.

The powerful BL6000A carries out an impressive array of network performance tests, over any type of network. The truly unique benefit is the addition of testing for SONET/SDH networks, which can be analyzed for frequency offset generation, frequency power measurements, round-trip delay measurements, and more. Users can also select unframed rates to perform physical layer testing for OTN (OTU-2 to OTU-2F), Fibre Channel (1x to 10x), Ethernet (1GE to 10GE), and SONET/SDH (STM-1 to STM-64/OC3 to OC-192). SONET/SDH testing is additionally enhanced by a multichannel view capability, which allows users to view activities on as many as 48 channels simultaneously.

Up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet networks can be tested for throughput on up to 32 independent streams, packet flooding, packet capture and analysis, network discovery, and autonegotiation capture. IP application tests such as Ping, DNS, and DHCP can be run and cables can be checked for faults or irregular impedance. Combine all this with analysis of Fibre Channel networks and the BL6000A can analyze nearly any network architecture or element a telecom, cable, or private network technician may encounter.

“Our goal has always been to be a trendsetter for the test and measurement space,” continued Jeong. “This new product represents years of innovation based on listening to what our customers and partners needed and mapping our development plans to those needs.” (source www.bluelighttec.com)

Key Features and Benefits

Anytime, anywhere Ethernet/SONET/SDH/OTN/Fiber Channel testing
Compact, ultra lightweight form factor
Intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) – Reduces training time
Eliminates the need for multiple test instruments – Reduces cost of ownership
Open architecture H/W and S/W platforms – Capabilities to Support the Expansion of Your T&M Needs on a Higher Scale
SONET/SDH – Tx Overhead Byte Sequence Generation Up to 256 bytes – Rx Overhead Byte Capture Up to 256 events K1/K2 bytes are captured together – Multi-Channel Monitoring Concurrent real time monitoring function up to 48 x AU3 and 28 x TU11/12
1G/10G Ethernet -32 Multi-stream Traffic Generation & Analysis Layer 1/2/3/4 packets & fully customized packets – Powerful built-in Packet Capture/Decode Dual ports or Single port -Packet Jitter Test in RFC2544 -Real Time Traffic Monitoring -Packet Flooding -Wireless LAN (WiFi) -VoIP / IPTV -100FX optical

General Specifications

Hybrid user interface (UI) with graphical color touch-screen and also keypad at the same time, user-friendly
Supports multi-physical ports such as 1 10GbE (XFP), fiber 1000 BASE-SX/LX/ZX, 100FX, and copper 10/100/1000 BASE-T on one platform
Be able to upgrade a new software version via USB or FTP.
File Manager: Be able to copy testing results, log files, screen capture and packet capture files to USB memory card
Simplifies the troubleshooting of VoIP and IPTV services at the residential gateway
Optical power measurement
Customizable test profiles for quick and efficient test set configuration

Triveni Digital, Inc. and Test Equipment Connection

Mike Novello — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:04 +0000

Triveni Digital, Inc. and Test Equipment Connection Corporation Sign International Distribution Agreement

Lake Mary, FL – September 7, 2010 – Test Equipment Connection announced today that it has entered into a Distribution Agreement to sell new Triveni Digital systems that provide for the management and distribution of data and metadata in digital television streams and other broadcast and multicast media.

“Triveni Digital products are designed to make sure DTV signals are carried and received correctly,” said President and COO Mike Novello. “From GuideBuilder’s market-share-leading PSIP technology, to StreamBridge’s accurate data translation, to StreamScope‘s powerful analytical capabilities, they have a broad platform of solutions. Triveni Digital products are flexible and support any digital broadcast medium including satellite, digital cable, digital terrestrial TV, and IP multicast.”

About Triveni Digital, Inc.

Triveni Digital, Inc., a subsidiary of LG Electronics, develops systems that provide for the management and distribution of data and metadata in digital television streams. Triveni Digital’s products for DVB SI, ATSC PSIP, data broadcasting, stream analysis, and monitoring are renowned for their ease of use and innovative features. Working with leading industry partners, Triveni Digital employs an open and standards-compliant approach to the digital television market.

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation

Test Equipment Connection Corp., Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of new, refurbished and second-hand electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, buy, lease, rent, trade, repair and calibrate over 315 manufacturers including Anritsu, Rohde & Schwarz, Agilent, Tektronix, Advantest, LeCroy, Chroma and Fluke, with thousands of products available. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 250,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and 17 years of profitability and financial strength.

Visit http://www.TestEquipmentConnection.com

email sales@testequipmentconnection.com for more information.

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Test Equipment Connection Corporation
30 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA
Voice: (800) 615-8378 x 141 | 407-804-1299

Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd.
6 Battery Road
#31-00 Standard Chartered Bank Building
Singapore 049909
Voice: 65-6320-8596

TE Connection Asia, Ltd.
Unit 13, 16 / FL Fotan Industrial Centre
26-28 Au Pui Wan Street
Fotan Shatin N.T. Hong Kong
Voice: 852-2690-1360

Test Equipment Connection Receives 2009 Megger ASD Performance Award for USA Sales

Mike Novello — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:04:27 +0000

Test Equipment Connection today announced that it received the Megger Distributor Gold Circle Performance Award for USA equipment sales achieved in 2009. In 2008 Test Equipment Connection was recognized as a Silver Circle award winner.

The annual award created by Megger recognizes USA distributors that achieve objectives as set forth by both companies.

“We feel honored to be recognized by Megger for distribution product sales here in the USA,” said President and COO Mike Novello. “Megger is a great partner with industry leading electric test equipment for most any electrical power application.”

About Megger

For over 100 years Megger has been the premier provider of electric test equipment and measuring instruments for electrical power applications. Megger provides a full service solution to meet most any electrical test and measurement need. Megger products provide testing solutions in the most critical maintenance areas including cable fault locating, protective relay testing, and power quality testing. The most recent addition to Megger’s range is an innovative range of instruments for testing telecommunications and data integrity. Working with both copper and optical technologies, and collaborating closely with the major industry players, the firm has developed easy to use products to keep the costs of test and measurement down and productivity up.

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation

Visit http://www.testequipmentconnection.com or email sales@testequipmentconnection.com for more information.

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Test Equipment Connection Corporation

30 Skyline Drive

Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA (800) 615-8378 x 141

Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd.

6 Battery Road

#31-00 Standard Chartered Bank Building

Singapore 049909

Telephone: 65-6320-8596

TE Connection Asia, Ltd.

Unit 13, 16 / FL Fotan Industrial Centre

26-28 Au Pui Wan Street

Fotan Shatin N.T. Hong Kong Telephone: 852-2690-1360

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Megger Bite2P

The BITE 2P Battery Impedance Test Set determines the condition of lead-acid and nickel-cadmium cells up to 7000 Ah. An advanced feature set has been developed that includes Pass/Warning/Fail calculations based on a user-entered baseline value, advanced printing functions and more. The case of the BITE 2P consists of both the transmitter and a carrying case for all of the standard accessories and some of the optional accessories, in an all-in-one unit. The BITE 2 and its accessories fit into a sturdy canvas case with a shoulder strap.

SBDC Spotlights Test Equipment Connection

Mike Novello — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:00:55 +0000

“The information and assistance I received from the SBDC/PTAC during the application process was instrumental in our success,” remarks Tony Colatruglio. “The SBDC and Tony Espinosa were able to break down the process into easily understandable and attainable segments.”

In honor of the Florida Governor’s Proclamation commemorating October as Florida Small Business Month, the Florida Small Business Development Center Network is proud to Shine the Light on one of Florida’s outstanding small businesses. The featured business is representative of the thousands of clients and diverse industries the FSBDCN serves statewide. Designated as Florida’s Principal Provider of Small Business Assistance by state statute, the FSBDCN is statewide with 35 locations from Pensacola to the Keys. The Network’s integrated infrastructure has the professionals and partners needed to successfully serve the Florida business community. No matter the need(s) of the business, Florida SBDCs have the experience, expertise and connectivity to help small businesses succeed.

Test Equipment Connection Sees the Fruit of Their Labor in GSA Schedule Contract Award

Over $130,000 in 3 months; that is the amount of business that Test Equipment Connection Corporation (TEC) received during the first quarter of 2009 after they were awarded their first U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) contract. TEC is a single source test and measurement equipment company that offers new, used, and refurbished test equipment products. These products include high quality spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, service monitors, OTDR, and multi-meters that are offered at great savings to over 200,000 customers worldwide. Products are also available for rent or lease. TEC also has a trade-in program that allows customers to trade-in underutilized products for cash or credit towards the purchase of other test equipment.

In May of 2007, Tony Colatruglio, operations manager of TEC, attended two three-hour seminars given by the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program of the Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida (SBDC at UCF); the seminars covered the GSA schedule process and bids & proposals respectively. Shortly thereafter Tony Colatruglio met with Tony Espinosa, procurement specialist at the SBDC at UCF’s PTAC to discuss and review their response to a GSA schedule proposal. PTAC provided guidance and assistance with several aspects of preparing a response which included identifying Special Item Number (SIN) sub-categories, price list identification and preparation, and commitment letters. “The information and assistance I received from the SBDC/PTAC during the application process was instrumental in our success,” remarks Tony Colatruglio.

By February 2008 the proposal was ready for a final review. Preparation of a GSA schedule is not to be taken lightly as it involves a lot of research, reading, information gathering, and multiple review. It was evident that TEC put forth a great effort to complete this process on their own. On June 1, 2008, TEC saw the fruit of their labor in the resulting award of a GSA schedule contract. Between the third quarter of 2008 and the end of the first quarter 2009 TEC received a total of $153,238 in orders from their GSA contract. “The SBDC and Tony Espinosa were able to break down the process into easily understandable and attainable segments. Tony was available for one-on-one consultation, phone calls or emails to accommodate my schedule,” comments Tony Colatruglio.

The GSA schedule program is just one of the tools available to established companies that simplify the process of selling their product or service to Federal government agencies. TEC is one of the many companies that have taken full advantage of such an opportunity. (www.floridasbdc.com)

The Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network of 35 centers, is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, hosted by the University of West Florida and accredited through the national Association of SBDCs. For over 30 years, the FSBDCN has nourished a statewide partnership between higher education and economic development organizations dedicated to providing emerging and established business owners with assistance, enabling overall growth and increased profitability for the businesses, and economic prosperity for the state. To learn more about the FSBDCN or to find an SBDC near you, visit www.FloridaSBDC.org or call 1-866-737-7232

Test Equipment Connection Opens New Affiliate in Singapore

Mike Novello — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:47:48 +0000

Lake Mary, FL USA – Test Equipment Connection Opens New Affiliate in Singapore

Test Equipment Connection Corporation announced today that Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore, is now operational.

“Since we established our Hong Kong operations in September 2007, our transactional volume has expanded significantly in Southeast Asia,” said President John Bahng. “Our Singapore facility will enable the continued growth we are seeing in sales and purchases of second hand test equipment in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Viet Nam and the Philippines. Expanding into Singapore compliments our Hong Kong office and furthers our ability to add additional staff and better respond to our local customers’ test equipment needs.”

About Test Equipment Connection Corporation

Test Equipment Connection Corporation, Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd., and TE Connection Asia Limited are industry-leading suppliers of new, refurbished and second-hand electronic test and measurement (“T&M”) equipment. The companies sell, buy, lease, rent, trade, repair and calibrate over 315 manufacturers including Agilent, Tektronix, Anritsu, Rohde & Schwarz, Advantest, Megger, LeCroy, Chroma and Fluke, with thousands of products available. The companies are a single source supplier with in-house calibration laboratories assuring that customers receive only the highest quality T&M equipment and support. Test Equipment Connection Corporation has over 250,000 customers, a 45,000 square foot warehouse and repair facility in the US, and 16 years of profitability and financial strength.

Visit www.TestEquipmentConnection.com

email Info@Teconnectionasia.com for more information.

Download this Press Release TEC Singapore Office.pdf

Test Equipment Connection Pte. Ltd.
6 Battery Road
#31-00 Standard Chartered Bank Building
Singapore 049909 Telephone: 65-6320-8596

TE Connection Asia, Ltd.
Unit 13, 16 / FL Fotan Industrial Centre
26-28 Au Pui Wan Street
Fotan Shatin N.T. Hong Kong: 852-2690-1360 China: 86 136-3217-2095

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Test Equipment Connection Corporation

30 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, FL 32746 USA (800) 615-8378 x 141