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NEW R2CT OUTDOOR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM

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Ideal for Wireless Base Stations

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R2CT Connection System Provides Environmental and Mechanical Protection of Cable-to-Transceiver Interface

The new R2CT connection system is the most flexible 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 provides a simple and protected low-cost waterproof and sealed connection at the cable-to-transceiver interface.

The R2CT has been designed for optical systems using SFP transceivers and duplex LC-terminated fiber optic cable. It is particularly well adapted to withstand harsh environmental conditions of outdoor applications.

Features and benefits

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

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 connection system can easily be used for other Ethernet and multisignal applications: compatible with RJ-45 patch cords and USB connections

Mechanical and Environmental Protection

  • Waterproof
  • Dustproof
  • Important tensile strength

Low cost


Product characteristics

R2CT Plug Kit.

The kit is adapted to all types of optical cable assemblies with simplex or duplex LC connectors and 7-mm-diameter multimode or singlemode field cable . Other diameters on request.

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  • IP65 for full assembly by kit on field cables or IP67 optionally
  • Temperature range: from -40°C to +85°C
  • RoHS compliant
  • 100 mating cycles minimum
  • Retention force: 200 N
  • Designed to fulfill the requirements of IEC 61300 for fiber optic interconnection devices

R2CT Receptacle

The R2CT receptacle is supplied with protection cap installed. Two possible configurations : red vinyl or aluminum protection cap.

R2CT Fiber Optic, RJ45 Cable Assemblies and Patch Cords

Radiall can propose any configuration and length for use with the R2CT Plug Kit.

Applications

All outdoor telecommunication applications.

The R2CT solution has been specifically designed for antenna uplink and downlink for RRHs and RRUs in the new generation of flexible base stations supporting 3G, 4G, WiMAX, CDMA, LTE and other legacy and emerging technologies.