BIVAR PLP2 LED Light Pipes

Introduction

BIVAR PLP2 LED light pipes are optical components designed to carry light from a PCB-mounted LED to an equipment front panel. They provide a simple way to create clear, visible status indicators while allowing LEDs to remain protected inside an enclosure.

Part Description

The PLP2 series is a family of front-mount LED light pipes from BIVAR. Each light pipe transfers illumination from a circuit board LED through a mechanical enclosure or panel opening to a visible lens on the exterior of the product.

These components use a press-fit mounting style, enabling installation from the front panel without requiring additional mounting hardware. This approach can simplify assembly and support clean front-panel indicator layouts.

PLP2 light pipes are available in configurations that support:

• 2 mm and 3 mm lens diameters
• Clear lens options for maximum light transmission
• Diffused lens options for a softer, more uniform illuminated appearance
• Multiple standardized lengths for different PCB-to-panel spacing requirements
• Front-mount, press-fit installation
• Use with PCB-mounted LEDs

Applications

Potential applications for BIVAR PLP2 LED light pipes include:

• Power-on indicators
• System status indicators
• Fault and alarm indicators
• Network link and activity indicators
• Charging-status displays
• Battery-level indication systems
• Industrial control-panel signaling
• Diagnostic LEDs in enclosed electronics
• Communication equipment front panels
• Consumer device control panels

Industries

BIVAR PLP2 LED light pipes can be used in a range of industries, including:

• Industrial automation
• Telecommunications
• Networking and data communications
• Medical electronics
• Consumer electronics
• Test and measurement equipment
• Security and access-control systems
• Automotive electronics
• Energy and power-management equipment
• Aerospace and defense electronics

Usage Ideas

1. Industrial Controller Status Panel
   Use several PLP2 light pipes to route green, amber, and red LED signals from a controller PCB to the front of an industrial enclosure.

2. Network Switch Port Indicators
   Position light pipes above or beside Ethernet ports to bring link, activity, and fault LED signals to a clearly labeled front panel.

3. Battery Charger Display
   Combine clear or diffused PLP2 light pipes with PCB LEDs to create external charging, charged, and error indicators on a compact battery charger housing.

Conclusion

BIVAR PLP2 LED light pipes provide a practical solution for bringing PCB LED illumination to a front panel. With press-fit front mounting, multiple lens diameters, clear or diffused optical options, and standardized lengths, they are well suited to equipment requiring reliable and professional-looking visual status indication.