Abstract: A heating tape comprises an insulated heating element that includes a heating element layer comprising a polymer composite having conductive particles and at least one set of conductive electrodes at least partially embedded in the polymer composite and extending along at least a substantial portion of the length of the heating tape. A heating tape system for a pipe or other surface, further includes a power ramp controller having a solid state relay component to regulate an in-rush of current to the heating element. The heating tape system also includes a connector having multiple contact points.

Abstract: A heating tape comprises an insulated heating element that includes a heating element layer comprising a polymer composite having conductive particles and at least one set of conductive electrodes at least partially embedded in the polymer composite and extending along at least a substantial portion of the length of the heating tape. A heating tape system for a pipe or other surface, further includes a power ramp controller having a solid state relay component to regulate an in-rush of current to the heating element. The heating tape system also includes a connector having multiple contact points.

Abstract: A portable testing device for testing a telecommunications line comprises a control circuit, a test module coupled to the control circuit, the test module including a DSLAM modem, and a relay matrix that includes a series of relays configured to connect with a plurality of wire pairs of the telecommunications line. A first wire pair is coupled to the control circuit via a transceiver and a second wire pair is coupled to the test module, where the relay matrix is coupled to the control circuit via a relay driver. The device, system and method of the present invention can be used to qualify the existing telecommunications line for broadband speed capacity and operation.