Quickly Deploy IP Devices in Elevator Cabins Using Existing Traveler Cables

Quick Guide for Enabling IP Devices in Elevators

NVT Phybridge networking solutions can grow modularly from 1 to 4. Therefore, if the number exceeds four units, it must be treated as a new solution with the difference in remaining equipment. Below are four scenarios for transmitting IP signals through traveling cables in vertical transport. The solutions below provide the ability to connect IP signals from the elevator cabin to the machine room. Before starting a project, the following questions must be answered to identify and support the best solution:

1. What is the distance of the traveling cable?
2. What is the potential power consumption of the IP devices in the elevator cabin (this is to determine if power can be delivered from the switch in the machine room or if the device(s) must be locally powered)?
3. What types of cables are available within the traveling cable?
4. What is the total number of devices to be placed in each cabin?
5. What is the total number of elevators communicating with the machine room?
6. Are you connecting to a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch in the machine room?

Once these six questions are answered, the design phase is very simple. Four applications can be used, and the cable type must be known. These four applications can be connected in Star or Bus configuration.

NV-EC1701PLS-XKIT	1701+ Extender Kit (EoC/UTP): 1 1701+ Base, 1 1701+ Link (50 Watts), 1 NV-PS55-60W, 2 NV-BNCA, 1 2′ Coax Cable – 5 YR warranty included
NV-EC1701PLS-K2H	1701+ Kit2H (EoC/UTP): 1 1701+ Base, 2 1701+ Link (50 Watts), 1 NV-PS55-110W, 3 NV-BNCA, 1 NV-BNCT, 1 2′ Coax Cable – 5 YR warranty included
NV-EC1701PLS-K3H	1701+ Kit3H (EoC/UTP): 1 1701+ Base, 3 1701+ Link (50 Watts), 1 NV-PS55-110W, 4 NV-BNCA, 1 NV-EC4BNC, 1 2′ Coax Cable – 5 YR warranty included
NV-EC1701PLS-K4H	1701+ Kit4H (EoC/UTP): 1 1701+ Base, 4 1701+ Link (50 Watts), 1 NV-PS55-110W, 5 NV-BNCA, 1 NV-EC4BNC, 1 2′ Coax Cable- 5 YR warranty included

Star Configuration for Several Elevators with One Device in Each Elevator

One Elevator and a Single Device

NV-EC1701PLS-XKIT

1701+ Extender Kit (EoC/UTP): 1 1701+ Base, 1 1701+ Link (50 Watts), 1 NV-PS55-60W, 2 NV-BNCA, 1 2′ Coax Cable – 5 YR warranty included

Single Endpoint Coax Extender Solution

Single Endpoint UTP Extender Solution

Single 60-Watt Transmission System (Coax or UTP)

NV-EC1701PLS-XKIT (EoC/UTP)

•       1 x 1701+ Base Extender (NV-EC1701PLS-BSE)

•       1 x 1701+ Link Adapter (NV-EC1701PLS-LK)

•       1 x NV-PS55-60W Power Supply with IEC line cord

•       2 x BNC Screw Terminal Adapter (NV-BNCA)

•       1 x 2′ Coax Cable

Two Elevators and a Single Device

NV-EC1701PLS-K2H

1701+ Kit2H (EoC/UTP): 1 1701+ Base, 2 1701+ Link (50 Watts), 1 NV-PS55-110W, 3 NV-BNCA, 1 NV-BNCT, 1 2′ Coax Cable – 5 YR warranty included

Two Endpoint Coax Extender Solution

Two Endpoint UTP Extender Solution

Dual 110 Watt Transmission System (Coax or UTP)

NV-EC1701PLS-K2H (EoC/UTP)

•       1 x 1701+ Base Extender (NV-EC1701PLS-BSE)

•       2 x 1701+ Link Adapter (NV-EC1701PLS-LK)

•       1 x NV-PS55-110W Power Supply with IEC line cord

•       3 x BNC Screw Terminal Adapter (NV-BNCA)

•       1 x BNC “T” Adapter (NV-BNCT)

•       1 x 2′ Coax Cable

Three Elevators and a Single Device

NV-EC1701PLS-K3H

1701+ Kit3H (EoC/UTP): 1 1701+ Base, 3 1701+ Link (50 Watts), 1 NV-PS55-110W, 4 NV-BNCA, 1 NV-EC4BNC, 1 2′ Coax Cable – 5 YR warranty included

Two Endpoint Coax Extender Solution

Three Endpoint UTP Extender Solution

Triple 110 Watt Transmission System (Coax or UTP)

NV-EC1701PLS-K3H (EoC/UTP)

•       1 x 1701+ Base Extender (NV-EC1701PLS-BSE)

•       3 x 1701+ Link Adapter (NV-EC1701PLS-LK)

•       1 x NV-PS55-110W Power Supply with IEC line cord

•       4 x BNC Screw Terminal Adapter (NV-BNCA)

•       1 x BNC Coax Splitter 1:4 (NV-EC4BNC)

•       1 x 2′ Coax Cable

Four Elevators and a Single Device

NV-EC1701PLS-K4H

1701+ Kit4H (EoC/UTP): 1 1701+ Base, 4 1701+ Link (50 Watts), 1 NV-PS55-110W, 5 NV-BNCA, 1 NV-EC4BNC, 1 2′ Coax Cable- 5 YR warranty included

Four Endpoint Coax Extender Solution

Four Endpoint UTP Extender Solution

Quad 110 Watt Transmission System (Coax or UTP)

NV-EC1701PLS-K4H (EoC/UTP)

•       1 x 1701+ Base Extender (NV-EC1701PLS-BSE)

•       4 x 1701+ Link Adapter (NV-EC1701PLS-LK)

•       1 x NV-PS55-110W Power Supply with IEC line cord

•       5 x BNC Screw Terminal Adapter (NV-BNCA)

•       1 x BNC Coax Splitter 1:4 (NV-EC4BNC)

•       1 x 2′ Coax Cable

Bus Connection When There is More Than One Device in an Elevator

Multiple Endpoint Daisy-Chain Coax Extender Solution

Multiple Endpoint Daisy-Chain Coax Extender Solution

One Elevator With 2 Devices in Each Elevator

NV-EC1701PLS-K2H

1701+ Kit2H (EoC/UTP): 1 1701+ Base, 2 1701+ Link (50 Watts), 1 NV-PS55-110W, 3 NV-BNCA, 1 NV-BNCT, 1 2′ Coax Cable – 5 YR warranty included

Dual 110 Watt Transmission System (Coax or UTP)

NV-EC1701PLS-K2H (EoC/UTP)

•       1 x 1701+ Base Extender (NV-EC1701PLS-BSE)

•       2 x 1701+ Link Adapter (NV-EC1701PLS-LK)

•       1 x NV-PS55-110W Power Supply with IEC line cord

•       3 x BNC Screw Terminal Adapter (NV-BNCA)

•       1 x BNC “T” Adapter (NV-BNCT)

•       1 x 2′ Coax Cable

One Elevator with 3 Devices in Each Elevator

NV-EC1701PLS-K3H

1701+ Kit3H (EoC/UTP): 1 1701+ Base, 3 1701+ Link (50 Watts), 1 NV-PS55-110W, 4 NV-BNCA, 1 NV-EC4BNC, 1 2′ Coax Cable – 5 YR warranty included

Triple 110 Watt Transmission System (Coax or UTP)

NV-EC1701PLS-K3H (EoC/UTP)

•       1 x 1701+ Base Extender (NV-EC1701PLS-BSE)

•       3 x 1701+ Link Adapter (NV-EC1701PLS-LK)

•       1 x NV-PS55-110W Power Supply with IEC line cord

•       4 x BNC Screw Terminal Adapter (NV-BNCA)

•       1 x BNC Coax Splitter 1:4 (NV-EC4BNC)

•       1 x 2′ Coax Cable

One Elevator with 4 Devices in Each Elevator

NV-EC1701PLS-K4H

1701+ Kit4H (EoC/UTP): 1 1701+ Base, 4 1701+ Link (50 Watts), 1 NV-PS55-110W, 5 NV-BNCA, 1 NV-EC4BNC, 1 2′ Coax Cable- 5 YR warranty included

Quad 110 Watt Transmission System (Coax or UTP)

NV-EC1701PLS-K4H (EoC/UTP)

•       1 x 1701+ Base Extender (NV-EC1701PLS-BSE)

•       4 x 1701+ Link Adapter (NV-EC1701PLS-LK)

•       1 x NV-PS55-110W Power Supply with IEC line cord

•       5 x BNC Screw Terminal Adapter (NV-BNCA)

•       1 x BNC Coax Splitter 1:4 (NV-EC4BNC)

•       1 x 2′ Coax Cable

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Working Towards BREEAM & LEED Certifications During Your Digital Transformation

What is BREEAM?

BREEAM is the global leader in sustainability assessment for buildings, infrastructure, and large-scale development projects.

What is the Purpose of BREEAM?

The objective of BREEAM is to encourage, assess, and ensure that construction projects mitigate the contribution to, and prepare for the effects of climate change. More specifically, BREEAM works to:

• Encourage continuous improvement and innovation by evaluating projects against a set of rigorous requirements beyond current regulations.
• Empower building, infrastructure, and community stakeholders to achieve their sustainability aspirations.
• Build confidence and value by providing independent certification, demonstrating the BREEAM benefits to individuals, businesses, society, and the environment.

BREEAM provides digital platforms and online tools to manage data, submit reports for certification, interact with forums and other information-sharing platforms, and share knowledge.

How Does BREEAM Certification Work?

BREEAM provides independent third-party assessment and certification of the sustainability performance of individual buildings, communities, and infrastructure projects. BREEAM assessment and certification can take place during several stages of a project, including design, construction, operation, and refurbishment. Third-party certification involves the assessment of a project by a qualified and licensed BREEAM Assessor to ensure adherence to clearly stated quality and performance standards.

What is LEED?

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an environmentally friendly building certification program used worldwide developed by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED provides rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of environmentally friendly buildings, homes, and neighborhoods.

What is the Purpose of LEED?

The objective of LEED is to help building owners and operators improve resource efficiency, reduce negative environmental impacts of development, and improve environmental sustainability. LEED believes in fostering safe, healthy, and sustainable communities for individuals to thrive. LEED believes that “every single human being on the planet should have safe and healthy places to live, work, learn and play. Leading long and healthy lives is not a privilege—it’s a right for everyone.”

How Does LEED Work?

The LEED rating system and framework can be applied to several types of construction projects, including interior and exterior building construction, building operations and maintenance, neighborhood development, homes, and communities.

Projects looking for LEED certification earn points for sustainable building strategies within several categories. Based on the number of points achieved, a project will earn one of the following ratings:

• Certified (40-49 points)
• Silver (50-59 points)
• Gold (60-79 points)
• Platinum (80+ points)

Get Started

We believe in fostering responsible digital transformation projects that improve business processes while reducing resource and energy waste. It’s crucial that IP and IoT deployments support the organization’s overall environmental and green building objectives. Does your network strategy align with BREEAM and LEED certification? Book an online meeting with one of our digital transformation consultants to learn more!

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What is the Trade Agreements Act (TAA)?

The Trade Agreements Act (TAA), enacted in July of 1979, is an Act of Congress that governs trade agreements negotiated between the United States and other countries under the Trade Act of 1974. The TAA was designed to maintain robust international trading systems while creating new trade opportunities for the United States of America. A product is generally TAA compliant if it is made in the United States of America or one of the following “Designated Countries”.

• Nations in a free trade agreement with the United States of America, including Canada, Mexico, Singapore, and Australia.
• Nations participating in the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA), such as Japan and several European countries.
• Other developing and Caribbean Basin nations, such as Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Haiti, and others.

All NVT Phybridge IP products are made in Canada and are TAA compliant. Our products have been used by Federal, State, and Local U.S. government agencies to enable IP and IoT devices.

What is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)?

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a series of United States federal laws specifying the annual budget and expenditures of the U.S. Department of Defense. Within the National Defense Authorization Act, S889 (a)(1)(A) and (B) states that the United States Government shall not use technology – in the entire supply chain – from a banned technology or surveillance company.

NVT Phybridge products, manufacturers, and suppliers do not use banned technology and do not source from/are not a banned company. Therefore, all NVT Phybridge IP products are eligible for use under the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act.

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Digital Transformation and the Internet of Things Improving Services Across Several Industries

We live in an age where smartphones and laptops are no longer a luxury; they are a requirement. For nearly every problem we have, there is a digital solution. Therefore, organizations of all sizes are using technology to revolutionize industry practices. Here are a few sectors that have undergone a digital transformation thanks to technological innovations.

Digital Transformation in Education

The global COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools to forego in-person learning, with students and teachers meeting on an online platform instead. However, many schools were already adopting educational technology to supplement and deepen students’ understanding of their lessons before the novel coronavirus had accelerated this trend.

In 2019 alone, EdTech investments in the United States had reached $18.66 billion. Meanwhile, the market for online education is forecasted to balloon to a whopping $325 billion by 2025.

It’s easy to see the drive behind these investments, as the Internet of Things presents countless opportunities to the education sector. Gamifying lessons through apps helps with students’ retention and their enjoyment of learning. Additionally, augmented reality (AR) technology aids in visualizing concepts that would otherwise be hard to understand, like chemical reactions. With these advantages, technology now plays an indispensable role in education, even in the new normal.

Digital Transformation in Healthcare

In a world of packed schedules, people have turned to technology to make healthcare more accessible. In Canada, telemedicine companies like Dialogue and Maven offer sought-after digital health solutions. These services eliminate the need to go to a doctor’s office and risk exposure to others.

Wearable technology such as smartwatches and fitness bands send personal health data to medical professionals in real-time to facilitate remote care delivery. This is especially important for COVID-19-vulnerable citizens or those who have difficulty traveling.

Aside from virtual care, predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms have also helped medical practitioners better assess their patients’ needs. This technology uses data recorded from previous patients to estimate outcomes and determine the best treatment course before an illness can reach its terminal stage.

Digital Transformation in Hospitality

At an ever-increasing pace, travelers often use apps to plan their trips and review hotel stays. With an increasingly tech-savvy customer base, the hospitality industry cannot afford to put off digitizing its services.

To adapt, hotels streamline the travel process by utilizing one-click booking services, complete with automated payment. Furthermore, smart technology installed in hotel rooms helps enhance the guests’ experience by turning the user’s voice into a universal remote control. This allows them to manipulate lighting and heating, turn on the television, or even order room service with a simple voice command.

Artificial intelligence has also found a place in the hospitality industry. Some establishments like The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas have begun to use AI concierges to provide guests autonomous utility. Meanwhile, hotels track user preferences through data analytics, using machine learning technology to offer a more personalized experience.

Digital Transformation in Transportation

Technology has been instrumental in helping commuters navigate public transportation, given the current health crisis. For instance, contactless payments are reducing the risk of spreading the virus. This transit app also provides information on mass transport occupancy levels to help enforce social distancing. Passenger counters outfitted on vehicles record and transmit foot traffic data in real-time.

Digital transformation has also provided benefits to transportation workers who work on the frontline of the pandemic. A Verizon Connect article on mobile management systems notes how these systems have helped empower people like bus and taxi drivers. This technology allows them to coordinate with their team remotely, receive up-to-date traffic information on their routes, and minimize physical contact through wireless payments.

These are just a few examples of how multiple industries have embraced technology to digitize the consumer experience, improve operations, and adapt to the global health pandemic. Is your organization planning a digital transformation project? Book a meeting with NVT Phybridge to learn how their Power over Ethernet solutions will lower infrastructure costs, simplify the deployment, and improve your overall return on investment!

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This article was guest-written exclusively for NVT Phybridge by Janet Russel.

Janet Russel is a database administrator and freelance writer whose interests lie in AI, analytics, IoT, and how these fields continue to develop and impact our daily lives.

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NVT Phybridge COVID-19 Corporate Update – December 2020

Like many organizations, the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic have impacted us at NVT Phybridge. Since March 2020, we have effectively adjusted to our new normal to strengthen the health of our business, ensuring current and future customer and partner needs are met in an effective and timely manner.

Procurement and Order Fulfillment

Initial pandemic lockdowns across the globe impacted manufacturing capacity and the modes of transportation that move raw materials and finished goods. Despite the pandemic, demand for electronics and electronic parts did not decrease. As expected, when short term supply gets tight, companies order even more to stockpile for the medium term, leading to further shortages.

NVT Phybridge has faced the same risks that all electronics manufacturers have faced. However, we are in a strong position as our entire CHARIoT line of products is manufactured in Canada. We rely on major carriers, partners, and distributors to get our products to end-users, and we continue to foster strong relationships with these players. We have also made appropriate adjustments to production and raw material procurement.

Many learnings have been incorporated into our administrative, production, and procurement processes that strengthen our ability to meet customer expectations, even in uncertain circumstances.

Completing Digital Transformation Projects

At the onset of the lockdowns, many businesses were forced to shut down or adapt to public health guidelines. Many large digital transformation projects were paused as the pandemic initially impacted the global economy.

Based on partner and end-user feedback, we remained confident that we were witnessing a delay in demand that we needed to manage, not an overall drop in demand. In the months following, some projects moved ahead as businesses adapted and took advantage of building availability after shifting to a work-from-home model.

Sales, Marketing, & Support

The sales and marketing landscape has shifted drastically since March 2020. As tradeshows and in-person workshops are no longer a viable option to reach potential clients, we have adjusted our focus to digital marketing, online marketplaces, and virtual selling. In place of physical meetings and site visits, we are hosting online webinars and have implemented a robust online meeting system. Potential clients and partners can easily book an online meeting with the NVT Phybridge sales team. We have also increased our digital marketing efforts while strengthening our relationships with distributors.

Fortunately, the nature of our technology has helped many of our customers complete their digital transformation projects. As a technology that enables the reuse of existing infrastructure, end-users and integrators are avoiding the re-cabling, construction, and renovation work on-site, simplifying deployment while adhering to social distancing measures.

Some of our end-user customers continue to experience project delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to support their needs with discount extensions and other programs.

We are very proud of the technical support team and our efforts to continually improve during 2020. While maintaining our live technical support, we launched a website chat feature, which has experienced heavy usage from the outset. We will continue to provide effective support over the phone, video calls, and website chat.

Looking Ahead to 2021

We have laid a solid foundation upon which to grow and succeed in 2021. We will continue to focus on partner relationships, digital marketing, and promotions to ensure every organization can experience a simple, secure, and cost-effective digital transformation. The Internet of Things has supported and will continue to support businesses as they adjust to our new normal.

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