Greetings,
Does anyone know of a good source left for Bix 1A's and the NTL brackets? It looks like Norelco only has the NTL 10A's now. I generally use the 50 and 100 pair NTL's great space savers. I'll be the first to admit it, I'm addicted to Bix.
TIA,
John
Still listed from Norelco in Montreal.
Before I found that they had the 100 mounts, I used to take the BIX10a (250 Pr) and cut them in a 100 Pr & 150 Pr mounts. Very Handy, I agree.
Thanks on Monday I'll give them a ring. And yes I've resorted to the same hack thing the trouble I run into is the indented standoff. I also found Belden has or had a Bix knock off (dumpster diving) at my local distributor yielded a couple new in box.
Thanks again,
John
Belden bought Nordx so any of the new Bix stuff would be made by them.
Jeff, they never made the 100 pair or 150 pair mounts, or at least I never saw them until I found that Norelco sold them. As John stated, they come in handy when space is limited or that it's a small shop where 2 blocks aren't quite enough and a mount for 10 is a ridiculous waste. On top of that the prices are better...
I don't think I've ever seen 100 or 150 pair mounts. There have been places where I've put in 2 or 3 of the 50 pair mounts with covers.
I use BIX for almost everything. Around here we buy it through Anixter.
There was a 100 pair in the 80's (QMBIX10B )but rare since no demand.....probably because it was all 25 pair cable back then so was a bit useless at that time.
I have never seen a 150 but I would like to know the part number for the 150 if its true.
Here a list I have complied but not complete as far as parts or descriptions.
BIX Q parts
Connectors:
Connector, Distribution
QCBIX1A
Connector, Bridging
QCBIX2A
Connector, Multiplying
QCBIX5A
Connector, Key Apparatus
QCBIX7A
Connector, Diode
QCBIX9A
Bridging Clips:
QLBIX38A
QLBIX38B
Patch Cord:
QCBEPC
Covers:
Cover
QCABIX28A
Mounts:
Mount
QMBIX10A - for 250 pair
Mount
QMBIX10B - for 100 pair
Mount
QMBIX10C - for 50 pair
Kits (Mount w/Cover):
Mount Assembly
QMBIX31A
Mount Assembly
QMBIX31B
Mount Assembly
QMBIX31C
Mount Assembly
QMBIX31D
Mount Assembly
QMBIX31F
Mount Assembly
QCABIX32A
Harness, Connectorized Assy (Upper)
QHBIX12A
Harness, Connectorized Assy (Lower)
QHBIX12B
Accessories:
Connection Tool
QTBIX16A
Test Probe
QTBIX17A
Test Shoe, 25 pair
QTBIX21A
Test Connector, 25 pair
QTBIX22A
Wire Dispenser, Large*
QDY1A
Wire Dispenser, Small*
QDY2A
Distribution Ring*
QRBIX19A
Designation Strip
QSBIX20A
Guard, Special Service
QGBIX23A
Modular Jacks:
Modular Jacks
QCBIX36A
Modular Jacks
QCBIX36B
Modular Jacks
QCBIX36C
Modular Jacks
QCBIX36D
Modular Jacks
QCBIX46A
Modular Jacks
QCBIX46B
Modular Jacks
QCBIX46C
Modular Jacks
QCBIX46D
Modular Jacks
NXXCBMC6U
Designation:
Strips
QCBIX20A
"SATUBAW (Some American techs use BIX as well)!"
"HWCGTTDTPFRT"
Hopefully we can get them to drop the Philips for Robertson too.
lol
AND...my first phone systems were SL1s and all their documentation referred to BIX cross connects--so I learned that, and stuck with what I know.
I do also appreciate that not every CG walks around with a BIX tool in their coat pocket, but they all seem to have a 110 tool at the ready. More than one CG (even on customer staff) has been intimidated by the BIX mounts--probably because they didn't hear anything about it in their University of Nowhere online courses. In either case, they call a PG or the original installer: yours truly.
Besides, when done right, the BIX cross connect is a damn nice looking piece of work.