American Fibertek, Inc News

American Fibretek, of St. Petersburg, Florida, a USA-based manufacturer of fibre optic transmission and networking equipment, is expanding their media converter offering worldwide by offering one of the smallest hardened media converters available. The AFI9HMEC Series Ultra Mini Media Converter measures approximately 2” by 2” by 1” is smaller than a mobile phone and additionally is available in PoE and non-PoE versions. AFI9HMEC Series Housed in a mini chassis, these DIN rail...

OTSA’s line of Ethernet-based products is an ideal complement to AFI’s fibre optic and network technology solutions American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) has formed a partnership with OT Systems of America (OTSA) to bring OTSA under AFI’s management, making AFI the exclusive partner of OT Systems in the Americas. Ethernet-based products complement AFI’s fibre optic & network technology solutions “OTSA’s extensive line of high-quality Ether...

American Fibertek Inc. (afi) is introducing new solutions to provide Exacq users with peace of mind that their recorders will be protected in challenging environments. Their N-TAH Server Room Environmental Solutions monitor environmental conditions to detect potential problems that could affect recorder reliability. “All too often, NVRs are installed in out-of-the-way locations where dust, heat, water pipes and other factors can create conditions that are challenging at best,” said...

All other OT Systems global sales will continue to function from its headquarters in Hong Kong OT Systems of America (OTSA) and American Fibertek (AFI) recently partnered to bring OTSA sales, marketing and operations under the AFI management, making AFI the exclusive partner of OT Systems in the Americas. Jeff Smith, former OTSA operation manager, joined the AFI sales team and will continue to support the OTS brand of products. All other OT Systems global sales will continue...

The new 50P series easily integrates with new and existing video surveillance and security systems American Fibertek Inc. (afi) recently displayed a new series of multimode to single mode fibre converters at ISC West 2014. The new 50P Series is designed to easily and cost efficiently integrate video surveillance and security systems and devices residing on multimode fibre LANs with multimode fibre WANs on the same networked fibre platform. “Fibre optics provide the most...

The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience and system functionality American Fibertek Inc. (afi) is launched an updated version of its powerful Pilot Video/Event Management Software (VMS) at ISC West (booth # 10072). The enhanced Pilot v.6.0 delivers the highest levels of user convenience, system functionality and intelligent capabilities enabling complete system solutions to meet market demands. New for 2014 is the capability to monitor up to 500...

The American Fibertek 9PXXX platform allows users to select any combination of audio, data or contact channels American Fibertek Inc. (afi) debuted several new enhanced analogue fibre products at ISC West (booth #10072) designed to provide a range of options for the features, functions and cost of fibre transmission systems. “Because there is no one-size-fits-all video surveillance or security system solution, installers and end users are looking for transmission system...

The new hybrid transmission products deliver flexibility in terms of inputs and transmission channels To help ease the transition from analogue to IP surveillance systems for installers and end users, American Fibertek Inc. (afi) highlighted a number of new hybrid fibre transmission products at ISC West (booth #10072). Available in a variety of configurations, these hybrid products deliver flexibility in terms of inputs, transmission channels and type, and more. “The tr...

The afi Net I/O N111 and N664 products are ideal for transmitting, real world alarm contacts and auxiliary outputs American Fibertek Inc. (afi) has posted three new product videos from their Net I/O Ethernet Network Communication series to the YouTube social media site, available here or afi's home page. The videos include the Net I/O N-TAH, Net I/O N111 and Net I/O N664 products and feature detailed and informative material in an easy to follow style. “Our new YouTube v...

American Fibertek’s CX series Ethernet switches feature four 10/100 Base-TX RJ45 ports with PoE capability American Fibertek Inc. (afi) recently introduced two new additions to its line of Ethernet devices at ISC West (booth #13147). The new CX series of Ethernet Switches are designed for maximum flexibility and convenient system management and feature four 10/100 Base-TX RJ45 ports with PoE capability, two 1000 Base-X SFP ports, four contacts in/out, two probe ports and...

American Fibertek is currently positioned to capitalise on recognised market trends Over the past 25 years the global physical security market has dramatically changed in scope and grown in size. This development, driven in part by evolving technology and continually improving infrastructure, has kept the industry at the forefront of the major international analysts’ watch lists. Among the select group of players who have successfully adapted to the changing industry lan...

IT networks are expanding to include more users and applications The use of corporate IT network infrastructure for physical security applications such as video surveillance presents unique challenges. Jack Fernandes, President & CEO of American Fibertek, makes a case for separate networks using specialized equipment and technologies specifically designed for video surveillance which could also integrate other physical security functions. In today’s business world,...