BIVAR GVLP Series Vertical Light Pipes

Introduction

BIVAR GVLP Series Vertical Light Pipes are compact optical components designed to transfer light from surface-mount LEDs on a printed circuit board to a device panel or enclosure. They provide a simple, economical way to create visible status indicators where the LED and viewing surface are separated by a short distance.

Part Description

The GVLP Series consists of vertical light pipes with integrated press-fit PCB mounting for straightforward installation. These parts are intended for short LED-to-panel spacing and are available with either 3 mm round or flat lens styles.

Available lengths range from 5.1 mm to 16.5 mm, allowing designers to accommodate different enclosure and panel depths. The light pipes are compatible with common SMD LED packages, including:

• 0402 LEDs
• 0603 LEDs
• 0805 LEDs
• 0807 LEDs

By guiding light from the PCB-mounted LED to the front panel, GVLP light pipes can improve indicator visibility while keeping LEDs protected inside the enclosure.

Applications

Potential applications for BIVAR GVLP Series Vertical Light Pipes include:

• Power-on indicators
• Network and communication status indicators
• Fault and alarm indicators
• Battery charging indicators
• Industrial control panel displays
• Consumer electronics front-panel lighting
• Test and measurement equipment indicators
• Embedded system diagnostic LEDs
• Compact control modules
• Medical device status displays

Industries

The GVLP Series can be used in a range of industries, such as:

• Industrial automation
• Consumer electronics
• Telecommunications
• Networking equipment
• Medical electronics
• Automotive electronics
• Energy and power systems
• Security and access-control systems
• Test and measurement
• Smart home and building automation

Usage Ideas

1. Compact Network Switch
   Use several GVLP light pipes to route link, activity, and power LEDs from a PCB to the front panel of a small Ethernet switch.

2. Industrial Controller Status Panel
   Pair the light pipes with differently colored SMD LEDs to show power, communication, warning, and fault conditions on a DIN-rail controller.

3. Battery Charger Enclosure
   Install round-lens light pipes in a charger housing to display charging, fully charged, and error states without placing LEDs directly on the outer panel.

Conclusion

BIVAR GVLP Series Vertical Light Pipes offer a practical solution for bringing SMD LED illumination to an equipment panel or enclosure. With press-fit PCB mounting, multiple lens options, short length choices, and compatibility with common LED sizes, they are well suited for compact electronic products requiring clear and reliable visual indicators.