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LIGHTGUIDE FIBER OPTIC
PROTECTION SYSTEM
 The Lightguide Fiber Optic Protection System is a fully enclosed system designed to isolate, route and protect fiber optic cable. This system provides a smooth, protective surface and channel to prevent fiber kinking, cutting and associated signal loss. Consisting of connectors and channels in gray or yellow, the Lightguide System is easily adaptable for cable routing in a LAN, central office, data center, telecommunications office or wherever cable is run from the building entrance to its termination point. The Lightguide System is designed to be supported by existing equipment such as bays, cable racks, unistrut, threaded rod, etc., and is mounted and secured with metal hardware kits available from HellermannTyton. The connectors and channels are secured by nuts and bolts or Hellermann-Tytons rivet fasteners.
Components
There are more than 40 components in different sizes with various horizontal and vertical transitions. System sizes include 1" x 1", 2" x 2", 2" x 4", 4" x 2", 4" x 4", and 8"x 4". Designed to provide easy re-entry, the Lightguide connectors feature a hook and loop cover attachment, eliminating fiber pinching and the need for additional hardware. When the connector cover is removed, the cable remains in place due to an inside flange providing cable retention. The complete lay-in capability of the connectors and channels eliminates the pulling of fiber and allows ease of access and tracing. The connectors and channels are designed to prevent fiber cables from exceeding the 2" minimum bend radius requirement. HellermannTyton has simplified the assembly process by offering rivet fasteners, which do not require tools to assemble, and can connect the components to the channel. Unlike other rivets, these interlocking rivet fasteners can be easily removed and re-installed. A 10-32 bolt also can be used for assembly. Manufactured from a PVC/Acrylic alloy with a flammability rating of UL94V-0, the connectors possess an oxygen index of 37 with a maximum continuous temperature rating of 122 Fahrenheit.
Protective Channel
The protective channel is available in 6 foot lengths as solid or slotted with snap-on covers. The solid channel provides fiber routing and protection for all straight horizontal runs. The slotted channel is designed for vertical drops from the overhead environment down to the front face of the equipment bay. The slotted fingers can be broken off to create a custom size opening so the fiber and cable can branch out to the equipment. The snap-on covers easily interlock with the channel and feature a non-slip surface. Both styles of protective channel and cover are manufactured from a rigid, non-flammable polyvinyl chloride. This material is 94V-0 rated with an oxygen index of 40 to 48 per ASTM 2863.
 
 
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