BTX Achieves Neutrik opticalCON LITE Certification

BTX says it’s proud to be among the first certified assembly houses for Neutrik’s opticalCON LITE line of fiber-optic connection systems.

CI Staff

BTX is now a certified opticalCON Cable Assembler (COCA) for Neutrik‘s opticalCON LITE line of fiber-optic connection systems.

For distributor and manufacturer BTX, the certification adds to its credentials when it comes to connectivity solutions.

“Each year we find that fiber becomes more and more prevalent in the A/V market,” says Greg Schwartz, president and CEO, BTX Technologies.

“The opticalCON LITE assemblies are an excellent middle ground, both in terms of their semi-rugged nature and price, between the classic opticalCON ADVANCED assemblies and standard fiber cables. BTX is proud to be one of the country’s first certified assembly house for these products, and we will continue to expand our own expertise and fiber product offerings for both our A/V and broadcast focused customers.”

As for Neutrik’s opticalCON LITE, it’s is a semi-rugged fiber optic connection for a wide variety of applications, according to a BTX press release. It offers lightweight, compact design, robust housing, and high mating cycles. 

More from BTX’s Press Release:

Employing a novel fiber structure, the cable used with opticalCON LITE is designed to meet the sometimes difficult conditions of the entertainment industry.  The cable offers excellent bending performance and extreme flexibility that far exceeds the mechanical strength of conventional patch cables.  Assemblies made with opticalCON LITE can only be sold through Neutrik Certified opticalCON Cable Assemblers(COCAS), such as BTX, who have completed the required training process.

According to Peter Milbery, President of Neutrik USA, “Neutrik continues to expand our offering of fiber products through BTX and a small group of factory trained, certified opticalCON cable assemblers. The opticalCON LITE line refers to cable assemblies only. LITE cables will mate with existing Neutrik opticalCON chassis connectors.

LITE cable assemblies do not have shutters or the same retention force and ruggedness as our ADVANCED series.  They are designed and cost optimized for semi-permanent and permanent patching installations.  LITE cable assemblies also work well outdoors due to their IP65 rating in the mated condition.  opticalCON LITE is an option for applications without a lot of mating cycles.”

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