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Hardware Repairs

Organisations that deploy, own and maintain infrastructure systems and networks make considerable investments in time and money, and it makes complete business sense to maximise the return on these investments. Even if it were desirable to make wholesale replacements, such projects take time to undertake. Ideally, if the equipment is performing satisfactorily and operational requirements have not changed, then is better to keep the existing equipment maintained for as long as possible.

Critical infrastructure systems are typically built to last, with high availability and reliable system components, and interchangeable spare parts. But sooner or later, repairs to elements are needed. During initial deployment and warranty periods, this is not normally an issue, but over time, these services become more specialised and difficult to obtain, as vendors advance their portfolios and discontinue older products.

@YellowsBestLtd specialises in ‘Keeping Customers Operational‘ by sourcing equipment spare parts and hardware repairs to modern and legacy systems. Should you have any requirements, please get in touch; we would be very pleased to hear from you, and look forward to being of assistance.

Take a look at some of the elements for which we provide hardware repairs services: Recent repairs requests

Cable products

Cable solutions to fulfil bespoke requirements

Customers with deployed infrastructure networks require not only spares, repairs and support, but also cable products to ensure continued long-term operations and maintenance.  

@YellowsBestLtd is pleased to continue to provide bespoke solutions to meet exact requirements. These items are newly manufactured, specifically made to order.

Examples include cables for Nokia ‘Dynanet’ VF E&M interfaces and Bus Wire:

Cable Products
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
006-22021236.10 Cable21236.10 3mtr 20pr foil/braid LSZH Cable P1 & P2

 

Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
580-512Bus Wire30AWG Solid core unshielded silver cable 8 pair – 50m

“Keeping Customers Operational”

If you have similar or other new cabling requirements, requirements for legacy infrastructure spares, repairs and maintenance support, please get in touch to discuss how we may be of assistance.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

As the end of another successful year approaches and the bringing of the New Year is in sight, I would like to give thanks to all customers and suppliers who have taken an interest and supported YellowsBest throughout 2023, and look forward to being of assistance again very soon.

Have a wonderful festive season and enjoy the celebrations with your family and friends!

Celebrating 8 years of supporting Customers and supplying Services and Solutions

@YellowsBestLtd has been assisting with “Keeping Customers Operational” for eight years now. Over the time we have been in business, we have supported our Customers with Services and Solutions.

We provide a range of Business Development professional Services, such as Consultancy and Value Added Resale.

We help Customers to keep their infrastructure networks operational by undertaking a range of Enterprise Support activities, including O&M, training and Reverse logistics.

We ensure Sustainable Systems by sourcing Solutions to assist customers maintain the operational status of their infrastructure.

We support deployed systems by providing hardware repair and software corrections and suppling spares or functional replacements.

We offer various new and ‘legacy’ equipment Technologies and a wide range of infrastructure, telecoms and other Products, seeking out new, surplus and refurbished equipment spares equipment cards, as well as supplying built-to-order cables and connectors to suit exact requirements.

The Market Sectors of the diverse organisations we assist include Utilities, Transport and Private and Public Operators who operate and maintain their own network infrastructure, providing them with Solutions to do more whilst reaping cost-benefits.

We hope to continue to be of assistance for many further years. Please contact us to let us know how we can assist you to keep your systems operational . We look forward to hearing from you.

Professional CCTV Cameras

Many business operations depend on the security delivered by professional standard CCTV cameras, offering reliability, availability and a wide range of advanced features for mission-critical surveillance applications. One manufacturer that provides an extensive range of such products is Bosch; one of their latest models we feature here.

Bosch MIC IP Starlight 7100i Outdoor PTZ

This example of a robust PTZ IP camera is suitable for deployment in extreme outdoor locations that require reliable 24-hour security monitoring. It features a range of advanced imaging technologies as well as Bosch’s Intelligent Video Analytics.

Featuring a 1/2″ 2MP CMOS sensor and a 6.6-198mm motorized zoom lens, the camera captures video at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps in a 58.3 to 2.1° field of view. The camera delivers color video in lighting conditions as low as 0.0047 lux and uses an automatic IR cut filter to switch from color to B&W for day/night functionality.

An integrated high-speed pan/tilt system with an anti-backlash drivetrain provides 360° continuous panning and 290° tilting at up to 120° and 90° per second, respectively. Housed in an IP68- and IK10-rated enclosure and equipped with a window defroster, the camera is suitable for use in vandal-prone outdoor locations. Audio input and output ports allow for two-way talk while an SD card slot enables onboard storage of footage. ONVIF compliance ensures compatibility with a wide range of surveillance devices.

Solutions for New and Legacy Product Sources and Supply

@YellowsBestLtd seeks out new products and legacy equipment spares to assist with our aim of “Keeping Customers Operational“. Recent enquiries have included not only CCTV cameras, but also the supplying refurbished and surplus stocks of equipment cards, as well as built-to-order cables and connectors to suit exact requirements. Please get in touch to discuss any solutions or services requirements that you have; we look forward to hearing from you!

GAIA – Earth Artwork by Luke Jerram

Fortunate to see the display of Gaia, the touring artwork by UK artist, Luke Jerram, hosted this month at the Beverley Minster.

Measuring seven metres in diameter and created from detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface the artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet, floating in three dimensions. In Greek Mythology Gaia is the personification of the Earth.

Common features of the experience are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.

@YellowsBestLtd helps Customers with their operational needs, and one aspect is to #Reduce the demand for avoidable whole-scale replacements through a combination of supply for #Reuse of refurbished spares and repair of system elements. When removal and disposal of no-longer serviceable infrastructure parts is necessary, we can also assist with the resale and #Recycle for ‘value recovery’ of valuable materials. In this small way, we aim to make a difference in the impact we have on our planet through sustainable solutions.

Please get in touch should you wish to discuss your operational requirements and see how @YellowsBestLtd can be of assistance.

New parts for Legacy systems

Keeping Customers Operational

A continuing challenge for public and private network owners is the ongoing maintenance of infrastructure systems to support their business needs. In many cases, it makes sense to continue to operate legacy systems which are still fulfilling unchanged requirements, rather than contemplate costly and time-consuming change-outs and replacements.

@YellowsBestLtd seeks out new products and legacy equipment spares to assist with these aims. Recent enquiries have been fulfilled supplying refurbished and surplus stocks of equipment cards, as well as built-to-order cables and connectors to suit exact requirements.

There follows a few examples of items we have recently supplied. We would welcome any enquiries for the supply of similar or alternative parts, or support services to provide hardware repairs. Please get in touch; we look forward to hearing from you!

Example items, recently supplied

Connectors
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
D-21470EuroEuro Connector 3×7
Connector 3×7 – D-21470
Connector 3×7 – D-21470
Cables
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
102-722-1Coax-SMB 1mBT3002 Coax Cable BNC Plug to SMB Right Angle, 1m
102-722-3Coax-SMB 3mBT3002 Coax Cable BNC Plug to SMB Right Angle, 3m
102-722-5Coax-SMB 5mBT3002 Coax Cable BNC Plug to SMB Right Angle, 5m

Coax-SMB-5m

Equipment
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
T37882.02NDUeNDM DC Unit
TA 21513DF 2-8Term. Repeater 2-8 M, 1300nm LED MM/SM
TU 21236.10VF E&MCU 8ch E&M/uP: 1xUKe&m/VF
TU 21216SUB/EXCHChannel Unit SUB/EXCH
SUB/EXCH – TU 21216

More equipment spares are listed here

Good luck for the Women’s Football (Soccer) World Cup!

It’s a good time for watching sport, not least the arrival of the Women’s Football (Soccer) World Cup.

@Yellowsbestltd we will be following the competition with interest, and naturally following our home side! Whoever you’re supporting, good luck and best wishes for an entertaining and enjoyable event.

Wen you have time between work commitments and leisure time, we would be keen to hear from you should you have any views or news, or indeed any consultancy, solutions or support services requirements. Please get in touch to let us know how things are with you and if we can help.

Motherboard Repairs

Repairs to elements such as modules and cards of infrastructure hardware is one way we achieve our mission of “Keeping Customers Operational”. A good and recent example is Motherboards for display systems. These are from established, long-standing and therefore proven and fit-for-purpose systems. It therefore makes sense to maintain and extend the life of these parts.

Typical with such ‘legacy’ elements is that the level of complexity of the items is not excessive, meaning that repairs using discreet components is perfectly feasible, unlike more modern integrated systems which use specialised parts that cannot be freely or cheaply obtained or impossible to disassemble resulting in them being classed as ‘BER’ (Beyond Economic Repair). This is ultimately costly and disruptive, requiring wholesale replacements.

@Yellowsbestltd would be keen to hear from you should you have any repairs requirements. We would welcome receiving any defective items you have in order to perform a no-cost assessment to establish the feasibility and likely cost of restoration. Please get in touch to let us know how we can help.

Cabling Solutions

Bespoke cable products to suit individual needs

@YellowsBestLtd seeks out new products and legacy equipment spares, ensuring the continued long-term maintenance of infrastructure system.

Equally as important can be the necessary cables to connect data and voice circuits. Often, these are items that can be damaged and disposed of, since repair is difficult or impossible. And original supply is no longer available. Fortunately, we are able to get these bespoke items newly manufactured, specifically made to order.

Here are a few recent examples:

Cable Products
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
102-722-1Coax-SMB 1mBT3002 Coax Cable BNC Plug to SMB Right Angle, 1m
Coax-SMB-1m
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
102-722-3Coax-SMB 3mBT3002 Coax Cable BNC Plug to SMB Right Angle, 3m
Coax-SMB-3m
Part NumberProduct CodeDescription
102-722-5Coax-SMB 5mBT3002 Coax Cable BNC Plug to SMB Right Angle, 5m
Coax-SMB-5m

“Keeping Customers Operational”

If you have similar or other new cabling requirements and legacy maintenance needs, please get in touch to discuss how we may be of assistance.