CONTENTS
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Introduction
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Characteristics
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Product range
R2CT
TM
standard plug kit
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R2CT
TM
mini short plug kit
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R2CT
TM
standard receptacle
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R2CT
TM
receptacle with LC adaptor
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R2CT
TM
adaptor N-RJ45
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R2CT
TM
pre-mounted optical cable assemblies
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R2CT
TM
pre-mounted on RJ45 cable assemblies
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Patch cords
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TM
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R2CT
TM
INTROdUCTION
R2CT
TM
: RAdIALL 2 CONNECTORS TO TRANSCEIVER
« The most flexible outdoor interconnection solution »
The R2CT
TM
(Trademark of Radiall) connection system is the most flexible outdoor
interconnection solution that meets the needs of telecommunication OEMs and operators
for fiber-to-the-antenna (FTTA) and similar multisignal applications in the field conditions.
At the panel front of the Remote Radio Head (RRH) and Unit (RRU) equipment, the R2CT
TM
provides a simple and protected low-cost waterproof and sealed connection.
Designed firstly for optical links using SFP transceivers and duplex LC-terminated fiber-
optic cable, this very flexible connector is also useful for electrical links.
BENEFITS & FEATURES
• Flexible and Modular
- Kit assembles in the field over existing optical patch cords
- Compatible with any standard optical LC field cable assembly
- Compatible with any standard SFP transceiver
- Reusable allowing cables and transceivers to be easily changed in the field, including front-panel swapping
of transceivers
- R2CT
TM
connection system can easily be used for other Ethernet and multisignal applications:
compatible with RJ45 patch cords and USB connections
• Robust and Easy to Install
- Double bayonet locking system ensures mechanical connection, allowing a toolless hand-tightened
connection -
Patent pending
- Kit assembles without tools
- Designed to withstand climatic working conditions of outdoor field applications
- Plug assembly includes a protection cap that can be used for pulling cable
• Mechanical and Environmental Protection
- Waterproof
- Dustproof
- Important tensile strength
• Low Cost
APPLICATIONS
• Fiber To The Antenna
• Outdoor telecom
• Harsh environments connection
• Industrial connection
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CHARACTERISTICS
R2CT
TM
connector has been designed to fulfill the qualification requirements of IEC 61300 standard (for fiber optic
interconnection devices)
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Cable retention
Mating endurance
200N
100 mating cycles minimum
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ingress Protection class
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Salt mist
Vibrations
(*): IP65 for full assembly by kit in the field over existing patch cords.
IP65 or IP67 optionally (*)
-40°C / +85°C
-40°C / +85°C
IEC 61300-2-26 passed
IEC 61300-2-1 passed
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R2CT
TM
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R2CT
TM
PROdUCT RANGE
R2CT
TM
solution is available as a component (Plug Kit) to fit in the field on any conventional LC optical connector
or as a complete cable assembly.
For electrical links such as RJ45 connections, a short version of the R2CT
TM
Plug Kit has been developed with reduced
overall dimensions.
R2CT
TM
STANdARd PLUG KIT
Part number
R2CT 115 000
Description
Plug connector only; no patch cord
Packaging
unitary in plastic bag with assembly note
The R2CT
TM
Plug Kit is adapted to all types of optical cable assemblies with simplex or duplex LC connectors
and 5 to 7 mm diameter MultiMode or SingleMode field cable – other diameters are available on request.
To guarantee proper operation when the R2CT
TM
Plug Kit is assembled over existing optical patch cords, the following
fan-out dimensions should be observed:
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