Large-diameter fiber bend radius limiter module enables flexible cable management
June 3, 2005 Chicago, IL -- Device Technologies (DTi) has expanded its Fast Drop Fiber Radius Limiter Module product line to include a larger bend radius control. According to the company, its BICSI Compliant Bend Radius Limiter module is easy to install, and offers a bend radius control of 1.5" (39 mm).
"This new radius offering will accommodate not only larger diameter fiber, but manage larger bundles of up to 200 fibers," says DTi spokesperson Steven O'Loughlin. "The new design includes additional mounting features that offer more flexibility to both OEMs and contract manufacturers."
The company says the module is made from lightweight, UL94 V-0 impact-resistant polycarbonate. The module is available in three widths (3.00" [76 mm], 1.75" [44 mm], and 1.00" [24 mm]), in beige or black, and snaps or screws onto any sheet metal edge for typical cabinet egresses. Other installation options include a perpendicular orientation through punched or drilled holes to create fiber loops within patch panels, or splice tray applications.
According to the company, the module is TIA/EIA-568-B bend radius-compliant to standard TIA/EIA 1U, 2U (or greater) panels within 19" and 23" racks, or horizontal or vertically mounted cabinets.
"This simple yet elegant design is an economical alternative for OEMs, and indispensable for installation contractors," concludes O'Loughlin.
The company says its modules are especially designed to fit applications in a variety of fiber-optic equipment for telecom and datacom networks, including fiber system patch panels, fiber interconnect panels, switches, routers, and multiplexers.
The product will be on display at next week's Supercomm 2005.