Link Srl Introduces DGlink Touring Switches, LKG Hybrid Gigabit Connectors, and Fiber Cables at PLASA Focus

	LK Gigabit (LKG) series hybrid connector

Link, a manufacturer and distributor of products specifically designed to solve wiring and connectivity problems within the entertainment and broadcast industries, announces the introduction of the following innovative new products at PLASA Focus: Leeds April 29 - 30.

The LK Gigabit (LKG) series hybrid connector is equipped with a CAT6 circular contact specifically designed to provide robust Gigabit Ethernet connections in addition to the conventional power and signal contacts that are typical in the LK series connectors.

The LKG ensures that CAT6 1000BASE-T signals can be transmitted up to 90m with minimal attenuation while leaving headroom for the eurocable fan in/fan out terminations. The CAT6 contacts are compliant with EIA/TIA 568B.2 and ISO/IEC 11801 standards. Configurations for the new series of LKG connectors provide three e ach 12AWG; power up to six each CAT6 Ethernet; and up to 36 each 18AWG analog or digital signal contacts.

The eurocable LSZH PUR multi-mode and single-mode fiber optic cables were created to satisfy the most demanding elements of the touring market where robust optical transmission is critical. A Kevlar reinforced polyurethane jacket protects the single mode or multi-mode fiber.

The LSZH series is available in single or multi-mode with configurations of two or four strands and can be terminated to the Link LK series euroBeamTM expanded beam style optical connector or to a Neutrik OpticalConTM on request.

The eurocable Hybrid HD Camera Cable with two each SM 9/125 and four each 20AWG and two each 24AWG is compliant with the SMPTE 311M-Standard, contains single-mode optical fibers, auxiliary, and signal conductors. This robust cable facilitates the interconnection of cameras and base station for the simultaneous transmission of power, video, audio, and control. The Hybrid HD Camera Cable is ideal for new digital camera systems of major manufacturers.

Based on the Cisco SG300-10 Series Switches, the Link, DGlink HW C08-2 Ethernet Switch is a 1U rugged standard rack unit with eight ports 10/100/1000 and two combo SFP slots to support a range of 1 Gigabit optical connections. With redundant circuit boards and a redundant power supply, the DGlink range of switches can eliminate all single points of failure in an Ethernet infrastructure.

The DGlink switches offer a variety of features providing convenience, improved performance, and advanced capabilities such as static routing/layer three IP switching between VLANs which allows the user to segment their network into separate workgroups and communicate across VLANs without degrading application performance. The strong security feature which includes an access control lists (ACLs), guest virtual LANs (VLANs), and other advanced security features to tightly control networks.

This intuitive browser-based tool with easy setup and management, offers compatibility with today's network devices from other vendors, and is capable of complimenting tomorrow's networking needs like static routing and IPv6 support, and enabling the latest generation of networking applications and operating systems without an extensive equipment upgrade.

Link will also present the expanded components of the DGlinkTM Media Network. Complimenting the DGlink, Digital Stage Box that debuted three years ago, Link has developed the following new components:

DGlink Protocol Convertor (MADI, EtherSound, Dante)

DGlink Optical Interface System capable of transporting up to 18 distinct networks (audio, video, Ethernet, DMX) via one redundant fiber backbone

DGlink AES-EBU Drive Module reclocks, rebuffers, splits, and distributes 12 channels of AES-EBU digital audio plus CAN bus throughout multiple amplifier racks

"From its inception, the DGlinkTM architecture was designed to be modular and simultaneously support multiple digital protocols, stated Marco Piromalli, president of Link. He continued, "We have supported DanteTM and EtherSound for the past couple of years and with the recent addition of MADI significantly enhances the audio transport capabilities of our digital stagebox system while positioning Link as the most flexible connectivity company in the market. We are also pleased to debut the DGlink Switch AVB series at PLASA Focus."

Luca Opizzi, technical sales support, Assunta Fratocchi, managing director of Link and Bob Vanden Burgt, marketing development vice president will be in Leeds attending the PLASA Focus exhibition April 29 - 30 in Hall R-C04.