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August/September 2002
Vol9 No4
NO
STRIPPING . . .
NO
SCREWING!
D
uring a time that has been difficult
for everyone in the Communications
Industry, KRONE has managed to
maintain market dominance in Australia.
The proven reliability and availability of
our products is a major factor in KRONE
being the preferred connectivity supplier
for LAN applications. Our customers
continue to express their confidence in
KRONE to supply quality products at a
reasonable price. Another major
contributing factor to our continued
success is that 90% of KRONE products
sold in Australia are manufactured here.
Continuing to lead the way with innovative
technology we have recently joined forces with
Clipsal to bring the Electrical Industry out of
the dark ages. Clipsal, the major player in the
Electrical Industry, selected KRONE to design and
manufacture components for their new “Quick
Connect “ general purpose outlet. As Australia’s
leading manufacturer of communications and
industrial wiring systems, we were the
obvious choice.

Utilising KRONE’s research and development
expertise with IDC (Insulation Displacement
Connector) technology, the “Quick Connect”
allows for reduced termination time for electrical
connections. KRONE have utilised the same
technology in our Terminator range of products
which revolutionised the termination method of
control systems in the mid 1990’s.
The impressive attendance at our HighTIME
2002 conference confirmed our position as a
market leader. More than 100 customers from
our Distribution partners to Installers, and End-
users to Consultants, attended; making this years
conference the most successful in the seven year
history of these events. Delegates were shown
around our extensive premises at Berkeley Vale,
on the NSW Central Coast, before being
transported to the shores of the picturesque Lake
Macquarie for our Industry seminar.
Due for release in the fourth quarter of 2002,
the latest development in the HIGHBAND
evolution, HIGHBAND 25, is a high density cross-
connect solution that will set new standards for
performance and functionality.
The HIGHBAND 25 portfolio features the
traditional KRONE LSA-Plus contact principle in a
compact design. The disconnect feature allows
for “Patch By Exception”, and greatly reduces
the cost of the overall cabling solution. The
innovative design of the mounting and jumper

management system provides superior cable
management.
In this issue, we will bring you up to date with
the latest cabling standards as well as our
success with the Optical Access range of
products. As part of our ongoing commitment
to customer service we would appreciate your
response to the customer survey attached to the
centre of this issue.
Sincerely
Craig Jones
CEO
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NETWORKnews
LEADING THE WAY
WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY
Customer Stories
6 Pitney Bowes has the ‘Mail’ on
Patch by Exception
12 KRONE and Clipsal Connecting
you Fast, Faster, Fastest
Business Articles
4 New PremisNET Offerings set the
Standard for the future
Product News
8 Limitless Connectivity
10 New PremisNET Solutions
KRONE News
14 HighTIME Again!

16 KRONE.com.au Invaluable
Industry tool
Standards and Industry News
3 Cat 6 Standard Approved
Website: www.krone.com.au
Email:
CONTENTS

Copyright © 2001 KRONE Australia Holdings Pty. Limited
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B
oth the International Standard Organisation,
where it is contained in ISO 11801 Edition 2,
and the American National Standards Institute,
where it is contained in TIA/EIA 568-B.2-1, are
printing their documents at present ready for
commercial distribution (sorry, no more free
copies of drafts).
Australia and New Zealand will be following ISO
11801 Edition 2, so the new AS/NZS 3080:2002
will be printed containing ISO 11801 Edition 2
plus some useful appendices tailored specifically
to Australian and New Zealand markets.
Apart from the performance levels of Permanent
Links, Channels and Components, the new
standard will also include sections on the selection
of optical fibre cables for either a structured
approach, or an application specific approach.

The structured approach allows for the
installation of one of 3 channels (OF300, OF500,
OF2000) using one of 4 cables (OM1, OM2, M3,
OS1) and will allow any application in the group
to run on the channel.
The application specific approach will focus on
modal bandwidth for MMOF to establish the
maximum distance for that specific application.
Consequently, other applications may not work
over the same distance.
Of these two approaches, KRONE recom-
mends the Structured Cabling approach as being
the best overall solution.
Other new sections of the Standard include
distance calculations for both horizontal and
backbone runs. No more “just a simple 90m
maximum” rule. Factors such as patch/jumper
and equipment cord length, as well as
temperature length de-rating are included.
PATHWAYS AND SPACES EXPLAINED
A revised AS/NZS 3084, Pathways and Spaces
Standard, was submitted for committee
comment. This updated draft standard contains
a lot of useful information in the appendices
about the best, and least expensive way to
provide the correct infrastructure on which to lay
the new Cat 6 cabling to achieve the best
performance.
I would consider it compulsory reading for all
consultants, designers, builders and estimators,

and all those installers that want to understand
the full picture of how the cabling and the cable
pathway should interact.
Public comments are presently being reviewed
by the working group, under Chairman, Peter
Guenther. Expected due date: September 2002.
A second revision of AS/NZS 3085.1,
Administration of Communications Cabling
Standard was submitted for public comment,
closing June 2002. The standard recommends
the minimum level of documentation and
records needed for 4 different classes of
premises size:
Class 1 Single distributor
Small business
Residential
Class 2 Single building
Class 3 Multiple buildings
Class 4 Large corporations
Several buildings
Across a country
Enhancements to the content include:
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Classes for labelling/administration
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Scalable
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Modular implementation
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Formatted for possible database use

This standard also contains a comparison of
features for administration between AS 3085.1,
TIA/EIA 606-A, ISO 14763-1.
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CAT 6 STANDARD APPROVED
The biggest news in the cabling industry is that Category 6 is now an
approved Standard.
Peter Meijer, JP BE
MSc, RCDD, Technical
Training Manager
and Industry Liaison,
KRONE Australia.
10,000 9 SMOF @ 1310 & 1550nm distance depends on transmitter
Mbps & receiver eg 15km if high power
50/125u MMOF OM3
1500 MHz.km MBW @850nm
1,000 9/125u SMOF @ 1310nm OS1
Mbps
50/125u MMOF OM2
500 MHz.km Modal Band Width @ 850nm
100 50/125u MMOF OM2
Mbps 500 MHz.km Modal Band Width @ 850nm
62.5/125u MMOF OM1
200 MHz.km Modal Band Width @850nm
300m 500m 2km
KRONE recommended cable for structured cabling solutions
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S

everal years ago we categorised our
PremisNet offering into Bronze, Silver, Gold
and Platinum. From this we found that our base
Category 5E level (Bronze) and our Category 6
Truenet level (Platinum) were our customers
choice in the majority of cases.
Due to the recent publication of the Category
6 standard and the tremendous acceptance of
our TrueNet “Zero Bit Error” philosophy, we have
simplified our PremisNet solutions offering into
two levels, “ENTERPRISE” and “GLOBAL
LEADER”.
In place of the current Category 5E offering
KRONE will introduce the PremisNET
“ENTERPRISE” solution. The ENTERPRISE
solution provides a medium to long term
communications infrastructure for small to
medium size companies and workgroups. For
an economical investment, ENTERPRISE meets
all the needs of todays networks, with
adequate bandwidth up to 1 gigabit on copper
and optical components, and also encompasses
11 Megabit on wireless.
Built on the ever-reliable Highway Range of
products, KRONE’s Enterprise solution provides
Network Managers with the cabling platform to
run all of today’s network applications. Included
in the ENTERPRISE solution are the Highband 8
and 10 pair modules. These products have not
only been used in Premis

NET
applications, but
also feature in some of the worlds best known
carrier networks.
Companies such as Hong Kong Telecom, Hong
Kong Broadband Networks and Singapore
Telecom, who are preparing to provide high-
speed Broadband services to their subscribers,
recognise that Carrier Networks of the future
must be made up of the most technologically
advanced products.
NEW PREMISNET OFFERINGS SET
From the 4th Quarter 2002 KRONE’s extensive product portfolio will
take a new format.
Peter Davis, Sales and
Marketing Manager,
KRONE, Australia
PLATINUM
GLOBAL
LEADER
ENTERPRISE
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
Category 6T
Category 5e
KRONE’s “Global Leader” solution is the
highest performing fixed network solution
available on the market.
Current Premi

NET
Solutions New Premis
NET
Solutions
ENTERPRISE SOLUTION
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The KRONE Premium solution will be known
as “GLOBAL LEADER” and will encompass our
Category 6 Truenet range of products.
GLOBAL LEADER is a comprehensive and
future oriented communications infrastructure
for large, leading corporations.
KRONE’s “GLOBAL LEADER” solution is the
highest performing fixed network solution
available on the market. GLOBAL LEADER
provides for all future technologies operating
above 1 Gigabit, using Truenet technology
giving maximum throughput. All GLOBAL
LEADER solutions will be supported by the
unique KRONE TrueNET Zero Bit Error Rate
warranty.
At the centre of the Global Leader solution is
our new C6 Truenet cable. The unique design
incorporates a tape that provides electrical
separation between critical pairs. This replaces
the old plastic “star” whilst providing true
Category 6 performance in a cable that is
much easier to work with. All of the other

TrueNet principles go into the manufacture of
the C6 TrueNet cable, ensuring that KRONE
can continue to offer Zero Bit Error Rate
Performance.
Within this solution there will still be the
flexibility to have a purpose-built network. The
choice is there to have the traditional RJ45
cross-connect, or a Highband module solution
(including our soon to be released HIGHBAND
25. Read more in the next issue of Network
News). Either way, the newly released KM8
RJ45 will feature with tool-less termination,
and true Category 6 performance.
Backed up by the industries most
comprehensive warranty, endorsed installer
program, system design support and
maintainer training, no system comes close to
KRONE’s Premisnet “GLOBAL LEADER”
Structured Cabling System.
Both solutions are complemented by
KRONE’s extensive range of Fibre Optic and
wireless products.
In this issue of Network News, our “Product
Watch” will look at our new solutions offering
in more detail, and Alan Crawford, KRONE’s
Fibre Optic Product Manger, will discuss our
Optical Access and Fibre Optic offerings.
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All Global Leader solutions will be
supported by the unique KRONE TrueNET

Zero Bit Error Rate warranty.
Both solutions are complemented
by KRONE’s extensive range
of Fibre Optic and
wireless products.
SOON TO BE
RELEASED
GLOBAL LEADER SOLUTION
THE STANDARD FOR THE FUTURE
O
ne hundred years ago, on December 9,
1901, inventor Arthur Pitney filed a patent
application for the first postage meter. Today,
Pitney Bowes Inc. holds more than 3,400 patents
worldwide in mail and document management
that cover a range of technologies including
shipping, printing, encryption, funds
management and security.
From the postage meter to Postage by Phone,
digital metering technology to Internet Postage ;
every major invention in the mailing industry has
originated at Pitney Bowes.
A consistent focus on inventing and applying
technology to enhance the value, reduce the
cost and increase the efficiency of mail and
document management helps Pitney Bowes
deliver maximum value to its customers, partners
and shareholders. That same philosophy is being
applied to the new communications network the
company is putting in place in Australia.

While Pitney Bowes also manufactures
facsimile machines, its core business is built on
the efficient delivery of critical metering
information between its customers and its postal
partner.
In Australia, the company acts as intermediary
or agent between Australia Post and Pitney
Bowes’ customers, accounting for the receipts
and payments of postal funds that pass through
its franking machines and metering devices or
facilities. It is in the process of consolidating its
two Sydney offices into one national
headquarters and is also relocating its
Melbourne premises.
Stuart Low, IT Team Leader, Pitney Bowes
Australia Pty Limited, is charged with managing
the imminent moves.
”To increase our productivity and more
effectively manage our critical partner and
customer service capabilities, we are
amalgamating our two Sydney offices.
Construction has commenced on the
refurbishment and expansion of our existing
premises at 95a St Hillier’s Road, Auburn and we
anticipate the move will be completed by mid
September; the Melbourne office re-location is
occurring simultaneously,” said Mr Low.
”It is imperative that the infrastructure for the
communications network we install enables us
to manage our business as efficiently as possible.

”Over a five-year period, our current cabling
infrastructure has deteriorated. Lack of network
schematics has resulted in a messy system of
cables. It takes far too long for our IT team to
locate the correct cables and implement even
the simplest moves, adds and changes,” said Mr
Low. “Fault finding among the maze of wires is
a major challenge, to say the least.
”For more than 200 Pitney Bowes employees
across all states of Australia, we manage
communications encompassing voicemail, e-mail,
the Internet, and file and print server access.
A national call centre will also be based at the
new Auburn complex with operators handling
customer meter enquiries, problem resolution
and technical queries.
”While cost was a driving factor in our
selection of a new system, product reputation,
reliability and the efficient use of the IT team’s
time were major factors in our decision process.
”After researching the market, we selected
KRONE Australia’s PremisNET Bronze Category
5e solution based on the company’s HIGHBAND
Ultim8 Disconnection Module and Patch-By-
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KRONE PRODUCTS USED BY
PITNEY BOWES AUSTRALIA
• FMK Outlets

• PremisNET Bronze Cat5e UTP
Cable and patch cords
• HIGHBAND Ultim8 Disconnect
Modules
Pitney Bowes has selected KRONE Australia’s PremisNET Cat 5e
Solution for its new headquarters and communications network.
PITNEY BOWES HAS THE ‘MAIL’
Terry Buckridge,
NSW Sales Manager,
KRONE Australia