Channel Vision and JDSU/Test-Um Team to Offer Structured Cabling Certification for Installed Residential Systems
Certification Program Extends Channel Vision Warranty to 20-Years for Passive Structure WiringDenver, Sept. 14, 2006 - CEDIA Expo Booth #478 - Channel Vision, a leading provider of technology solutions for the WELL-CONNECTED HOME, today announced it has teamed with JDSU/Test-Um to be the official hardware certifier of its new 20-Year Certified Extended Warranty program. JDSU/Test-Um is an industry-leading provider of home networking test instruments for the FTTx and digital cable markets.
Utilizing the JDSU/Test-Um Validator-NT network management tool, Channel Vision authorized dealers and integrators can now confidently design, trouble-shoot and certify Channel Vision systems and offer a 20-Year Certified Extended Warranty to their customers.
The program provides dealers with a means to confidently offer a solid extended warranty by utilizing proven industry standards for certification, and test equipment that is backed by the worldwide leading provider of test and measurement equipment.
The JDSU/Test-Um Validator-NT, allows installers to certify, identify active components, configure links between the nodes and document the network with the included Plan-Um software. The Validator-NT certifies CAT5, CAT5E and CAT6 Ethernet cables to be IEEE compliant, tests to TIA 568/570 interconnect standards, qualifies VoIP lines and tests coax, telephone, audio and security cables.
"We are happy to work with JDSU/Test-Um to offer a certified warranty program that gives our dealers and integrators the opportunity to provide a value-added service along with the promise of quality Channel Vision products to their customers, " stated Darrel Hauk, President & CEO Channel Vision Technology. "The program benefits tied with Test-Um's affordable testing solutions will serve to further assure the highest level of customer satisfaction in all their installations."
"Test-Um is pleased to partner with Channel Vision to provide their customers the best in test and certifying components and systems for Ethernet, Telephone and Video products designed and built by Channel Vision for worldwide sales, " stated Ron Vogul, Director of JDSU/Test-Um Division.
Under the terms of the program, dealers and installers must register with Channel Vision and complete a two-course certification in order to be eligible. Certification is open to all dealers and integrators who use Channel Vision structured wiring solutions in new and retrofit installations.
Interested dealers, distributors and media are invited to join Channel Vision and Test-Um for an informative program overview class titled,
'Cleaner Installs, Higher Profits, 20-Year Warranty.' The class will be held on
Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, 2 pm - 3:30 pm at the Hyatt Denver Convention Center, Capital Ball Room #5. For additional information or to sign up for the class, please visit http://www.cedia.net/expo/ .
Additional program information will also be available at the Channel Vision booth #478 throughout the show. For more information on Channel Vision's programs and family of products, call 800.840.0288 or go to www.channelvision.com.
About Channel VisionChannel Vision is a leading supplier of innovative technology products for the Well-Connected Home.(tm) The Company's broad-range of solutions are designed to provide lifestyle enhancements for residents, while equipping homes for greater safety, convenience and entertainment. Channel Vision is proud to provide high quality, dependable products backed by its 5 Star Program, one of the finest customer service programs in the industry which includes: Free Panel Design & Layout; Custom Manufacturing; Free CEDIA, BICSI and NBAA Approved Training Classes; 2/10 Warranties and 24/7/365 Technical Support.
About JDSUJDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) is committed to enabling broadband & optical innovation in the communications, commercial and consumer markets. JDSU is the leading provider of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and network equipment manufacturers. Futhermore, JDSU is a leading provider of innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental instrumentation, semiconductor processing, display, brand authentication, aerospace and defense, and decorative applications. More information is available at www.jdsu.com .