VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMPANY, INC.
7920-F Arjons Dr., San Diego, CA 92126
In CA (858) 549-6900 (800) 522-5546
FAX (858) 549-3520
www.vcclite.com
LITEPIPES & PANEL LENSES FOR PCB MOUNTED LEDs
VERSATILITY – CLIPLITE litepipe and lens easily
provide a method of transmitting the light from PCB
mounted LEDs to the front display panel. Both styles of
LEDs, surface mount and standard packages, can be dis-
played in this manner.
BRIGHTNESS – CLIPLITE litepipe by itself has a lim-
ited angle of view. However, when used with VCC’s fres-
nel lens the light is dispersed over the entire lens surface
producing 180 degrees of viewing.
APPLICATION – CLIPLITE litepipes and lenses are
available for use with both surface mount and standard
packaged LEDs in 3mm and 5mm configurations. Because
there is no physical connection between the litepipe and
the PCB mounted LED, the circuit board can be installed or
removed without disturbing the panel display.
INSTALLATION – CLIPLITE litepipe and lens are
easy to install. Insert the lens thru the panel opening and
snap the litepipe into the lens. For added security in harsh
environments, a retaining ring is available.
U.S. & Foreign Pat. Pend.
SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIAL:
Litepipe - Acrylic (Optical grade)
Lens - Polycarbonate; Ring - Polypropylene
LITEPIPE & SURFACE MOUNT LEDs
(U.L. Listed Material).
DESIGN:
LITEPIPE (3mm and 5mm) with annular ring and
locking tab engages into the annular groove of
VCC’s low profile lens. Lens mounts the litepipe
securely to the display panel and provides 180
degrees of viewing angle.
MOUNTING: LITEPIPE 3mm - Mates with VCC’s lenses model
SMB 200 and SMQ 250. Panel mounting hole
.171 (4.3mm) on 1/4" centers. Panel thickness
1/32" to 1/8". Litepipe lengths from .200" to
1.200".
LITEPIPE & RIGHT ANGLE LEDs
LITEPIPE 5mm - Mates with VCC’s lens model
CLB 300 and SQB 400. Panel mounting hole
.250 (6.35mm) on 3/8" centers. Panel thickness
1/32" to 1/4". Litepipe lengths from .360" to
1.360". For panels less than 3/16" use SPC 125
spacer.
LENS RETAINING RING - available for added
security (RNG 190, 3mm & RNG 268, 5mm).
STANDOFF: Use VCC’s standoff to adjust the height of a
standard LED above the PCB and maintain a
maximum .050" clearance between litepipe and
LED. See VCC’s STD Series data sheet.
ORDERING CODE: LENS
CLB 300 RTP
ORDERING CODE: LITEPIPE
LSV XXX CTP
MODEL
COLOR
MODEL
LSV (3mm), LCV (5mm)
COLOR
CTP CLEAR
SMB 200 (RND 3mm)
SMQ 250 (SQ 3mm)
CLB 300 (RND 5mm)
SQB 400 (SQ 5mm)
SPC 125 (Spacer for
CLB 300 & SQB 400)
RTP Red Transparent
ATP Amber Transparent
GTP Green Transparent
BTP Blue Transparent
YTP Yellow Transparent
CTP Clear Transparent
PRODUCT CODE
LSV – CODE LENGTH (inches)
020 (.200") 040 (.400") 060 (.600")
080 (.800") 100 (1.00") 120 (1.20")
LCV – CODE LENGTH (inches)
036 (.360") 056 (.560") 076 (.760")
096 (.960") 116 (1.16") 136 (1.36")
(3mm)
OUTLINE DRAWING
CLB 300
(5mm)
SMB 200
LSV Series
LCV Series
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