Boxborough, MA – June 7, 2007 – Artel Video Systems, a leading provider of video over fiber optics transport, announces its DL4000 Video Transport System has received NEBS Level 3 Certification. 

The DL4000 is a new generation, universal video over fiber optics transport system designed specifically for backhaul and contribution applications. A compact, rugged, modular chassis, the DL4000 combines the space efficiency of a 1RU chassis with the flexibility of multi-module systems.

The DL4000 earned NEBS Level 3 Certification after rigorous testing by a Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL) certified by Verizon per the Verizon Independent Test Laboratory program.  With NEBS Level 3 Certification, Telecom service providers may now install DL4000 Video Transport Systems anywhere in their network or at customer facilities and be assured it will withstand severe environmental events such as earthquake, fire and extreme temperatures.  The certification includes passing the latest requirements for emissions spelled out in GR1089, Issue 4.

“NEBS Level 3 Certification is not only a requirement for Telecom service providers but also proof a product is rugged, reliable and safe for installation in any network.  The DL4000 now joins the elite club of products that meet the most stringent safety and reliability standards in the world,” said Richard Dellacanonica, President of Artel.  “From initial product concept the DL4000 was designed for NEBS Level 3 Certification; because Artel has significant experience designing for NEBS the DL4000 breezed through the process.”

About NEBS

Telecommunications service providers rely on NEBS Certification to ensure the operating performance and safety of equipment deployed in their network facilities. NEBS Level 3 Certification is defined by Telcordia (formerly Bellcore) and describes extensive physical performance criteria for Telco equipment. The certification process involves an extensive suite of tests designed to evaluate telecommunications network equipment in a variety of environmental conditions. Products are tested for performance in electromagnetic interference, surge protection, flammability, seismic, shock resistance, heat dissipation, and several other areas that ensure continued operation under stressful operating conditions.

Artel Video Systems

Artel Video Systems develops, manufactures, and markets high performance broadcast quality video transport hardware.  For over 25 years video service providers, telecommunication companies, cable TV operators and broadcasters have deployed Artel products in their most critical video transport applications.