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New LC Duplex Generation from R&M
Published Apr 28, 2009
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Swiss cabling specialist R&M has launched a new generation of its LC Duplex compact fiber-optic connector system. For the first time ever, this system has integrated laser protection and a lock for the connector. With these safety features, LC can now be used more easily in office buildings, residential buildings and highly compact computing centers.
A laser shutter provides integrated protection against laser beams, an international first in this product category. A flat spring in the adapter opens when the connector is unplugged and covers the fiber stub. No laser beam can escape from the adapter. Any danger of injury is therefore ruled out, allowing the LC to be utilized risk-free in publicly accessible applica-tions such as Fiber-to-the-Desk and Fiber-to-the-Home. R&M also offers a semi-transparent dust cap that enables the connection to be visually checked safely.
In this new generation, an LC can also be fitted for the first time with the three-stage R&M safety system that provides a better overview of the patch panel and helps to prevent mis-takes, errors and tampering. This system involves color coding with colored plastic frames, mechanical coding with additional clips, and plug-out protection. The latter consists of a lock that is inserted in the mechanical coding clip and that can only be opened with a special key. The body of the adapter is a single piece and therefore sturdier than welded plastic parts. The adapter is compa-tible with all R&M platforms. The new LC Duplex connector system is suitable for grade C, D and M optical fibers, for singlemode fibers ground straight or at an angle and for multimode fibers.
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R&M Egypt
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