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AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduced the AMG260B/AMG2036 Blade Chassis System. The AMG260B blade cards are designed for installation in the AMG2036 blade chassis system, which accommodates up to 18 individual blade cards within a single 1U of 19-inch rack space. Additional models for the future This configuration offers industry-pioneering rack density, where space is limited, and the blade cards' hot-swap capability facilitates easy future expansion and device maintenance or replacement. Within the lineup, models are available with one TX port in, one FX SFP port out, and two TX ports in, one FX SFP port out, with additional models planned for the future. AMG260B series media converters AMG260B series media converters are ideally suited for connecting equipment to Ethernet networks Designed as ultra-compact blade cards, the AMG260B series media converters are ideally suited for connecting equipment to Ethernet networks over long distances using multimode or single-mode optical fibre through the integrated SFP port.  Fibre connectivity is determined by separate SFP device selection, providing application and site flexibility. The AMG260B uses a dual-speed 100Mb/1Gb SFP port for connectivity, and AMG offers a wide range of SFPs for fibre, connector type, and distance. TAA and NDAA compliant The AMG260B Series media converters are designed in the USA and UK and manufactured in an ISO9001-certified UK facility, are designed to NEMA standards and are fully TAA and NDAA compliant, and unlike similar products from other Asian countries, can be used in all US Government installations. Steve Clarke, AMG's Managing Director, said, “AMG is known for our innovative approach to product design. With space being at a premium in most installations, the AMG260B/AMG2036 Blade Chassis System solves density challenges by allowing a large number of media converters to occupy a small amount of space in a standard 19-inch rack.” AMG260B/AMG2036 Blade Chassis System AMG260B Series media converters are designed in USA and UK and manufactured in the UK facility Clarke concluded: “Our unparalleled manufacturing process allows AMG to offer a wide range of transmission products at very cost-effective levels while maintaining ISO9001 quality, the AMG260B/AMG2036 Blade Chassis System is another example.” Tom Exley, AMG Technical Director, adds, “The AMG260B/AMG2036 Blade Chassis System continues our quality standard. Our sales team and engineering team looked at what was available, identified installation density challenges, and engineered the AMG260B/AMG2036 Blade Chassis System to overcome those weaknesses." Added layer of security Exley added: "The AMG260B builds off the successful AMG 260M Series media converter and transforms it into the blade format. This media converter system solves the density challenge, allowing the user to utilise more devices in a smaller area." "The AMG 260B is made in an ISO9001-certified facility and, most importantly, is available when needed. We believe in the quality and stand behind them with lifetime support. Plus having a product made in the UK gives your network an added layer of security.” AMG Lifetime Warranty AMG believes having products in stock, being fully supported by the AMG design team, and being covered by the AMG Lifetime Warranty gives AMG customers worldwide a measurable advantage in the competitive marketplace. AMG Systems offers an extensive line of fibre optic, copper, and wireless Ethernet, video, and data transmission equipment that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the Security, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Utility, and Industrial markets.

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduced the AMG265M industrially hardened, ultra-compact fibre optic Gigabit Ethernet media converter directly powered by available 85–264 VAC power. Models within the series feature either screw terminals or IEC connectors. Available as both non-PoE and PoE models with IEEE802.3at 30W or IEEE802.3bt 60/90W PoE available. Installation density challenges AMG265M PoE PSE models are fit for the latest power need PoE IP devices in difficult applications The AMG265M PoE PSE models are suitable for powering the latest high-power requirement PoE IP devices in difficult applications requiring equipment to be industrially hardened and immune from temperature, shock, and vibration.  The ultra-compact AMG265M models are produced in a rugged, thermally efficient enclosure designed to be DIN-Rail, wall mounted, or with an industry-first magnetic mount option. The AMG265M ultra-compact size equates to a 74% reduction in volumetric size compared to other industrial DIN rail media converters, solving installation density challenges. AMG265M series miniature media converters The fully hardened line can operate outdoors in suitable IP-rated housing and extreme temperatures (−30 to +75°C). Integrating smart functionality provides the user with numerous field-selectable intelligent features such as link-fault pass-through, remote device reset, and extended distance mode for the copper cable.  The AMG265M series miniature media converters are suited for connecting IP equipment to Ethernet networks that require optical fibre to achieve longer transmission distances. The AMG265M uses a dual-speed 100Mb/1Gb SFP port for connectivity, and AMG offers a wide range of SFPs for fibre, connector type, and distance.  NEMA standards: TAA and NDAA compliant AMG265M Series converters are designed in the USA and UK and simulated in ISO9001-certified facility The AMG265M Series media converters are designed in the USA and UK and manufactured in an ISO9001-certified UK facility, are designed to NEMA standards and are fully TAA and NDAA compliant, and unlike similar products from other Asian countries, can be used in all US Government installations. Steve Clarke, AMG's Managing Director, said, “AMG is known for our innovative approach to product design. With space being at a premium in most installations, the AMG 265M is easily the smallest, most full-featured media converter available today.” “Our unparalleled manufacturing process allows AMG to offer a wide range of transmission products at very cost-effective levels while maintaining ISO9001 quality, the AMG 265M is another example,” Clarke concluded. Added layer of security Tom Exley, AMG Technical Director, adds: “The AMG265M continues our quality standard. Our engineering team looked at what was currently available, identified weaknesses, and engineered the AMG265M to overcome those weaknesses. Offering a media converter that requires no external power supply and can be easily connected to any available AC power supply is a simple solution for our customers and one less thing to potentially fail." "The AMG265M has no equal in terms of this unique ultra-compact size, industrially hardened, with full 90W PoE capability, made in an ISO9001-certified facility, and most importantly, available when you need them. We believe in the quality and stand behind them with lifetime support. This media converter solves the density challenge, allowing the user to utilise more devices in a smaller area. Plus having a product made in the UK gives your network an added layer of security.” AMG Lifetime Warranty  AMG believes having products in stock, being fully supported by the AMG design team, and being covered by the AMG Lifetime Warranty gives AMG customers worldwide a measurable advantage in today’s competitive marketplace. AMG Systems offers an extensive line of fibre optic, copper, and wireless Ethernet, video, and data transmission equipment that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the Security, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Utility, and Industrial markets.

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and USA introduced the AMG810/816 series of cost-effective Network Time Protocol (NTP) Servers. NTP Servers are required in closed networks with no internet connection to assign time codes accurately.  AMG810/816 series Accurate time is critical on a network, most security protocols, such as 802.1x, CCTV video, and all types of system logging, such as Syslog require time-stamped data. The AMG810/816 series are Stratum 1 devices, meaning they are just 1 level away from the source time clock, either atomic clock or satellite. The AMG810/816 models are Stratum 1 devices as they take their time directly from GNSS satellite constellations. Four models AMG offers multiple antenna options, including window, surface, and pole mount The AMG810/816 series consists of four models; the differentiation is two are DIN Rail Mount units, and two are 19-inch rack models. Power options include 12-24VDC, 85 – 264 VAC, and POE powered. AMG offers multiple antenna options, including window, surface, and pole mount. The line is fully hardened and can operate outdoors in a suitable IP-rated housing and extreme temperatures (-20 to +70°C). TAA and NDAA compliant Unlike other products originated in Asia, the AMG810/816 Series PoE time servers are designed in the USA and UK and manufactured in an ISO9001-certified facility, are fully TAA and NDAA compliant, and unlike similar products from other Asian countries, can be used in all US Government installations. AMG products, including the AMG810/816 products, are backed by the AMG industry-pioneering lifetime warranty. Accurate time stamps Steve Clarke, AMG's Managing Director, said, “Network Time Protocol (NTP) Servers are critical to any network, particularly those not directly connected to the internet." "That now includes most security, ITS, and factory networks that cannot risk having unauthorised access. Our AMG 810/816 helps to eliminate any threat of that happening by providing accurate time stamps." Additional security "The AMG810/816 series sets the quality standard. Our engineering team looked at what was currently available, identified weaknesses, and engineered our product line to overcome those weaknesses." "Plus having a product made in the USA/UK gives your network an added layer of security.” Features of AMG810/816 series Tom Exley, AMG Technical Director, adds, “We designed the AMG810/816 Series to set the standard to which all competitive products should be measured." "Our AMG810/816 series supports four different satellite constellations with the possibility to enable 3 of them at the same time for improved coverage and the time needed for the initial time fix. Most competitors rely on a single GPS satellite constellation. Additional features such as an integrated super-capacitor backup ensure the AMG810/816 series offers market-leading performance.” Lifetime warranty AMG believes having products in stock, being fully supported by the AMG design team, and being covered by the AMG Lifetime Warranty gives worldwide AMG customers a measurable advantage in today’s competitive marketplace. AMG Systems offers an extensive line of fiber optic, copper, and wireless Ethernet, fiber optic video, and data transmission equipment uniquely designed to meet the needs of the Security, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Utility, and Industrial markets.