Dialight 5151071 Light Pipe - Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The Dialight 5151071 is a light pipe assembly configured as 2 wide with a 3mm round lens featuring a flat top. It is designed for rigid board mount applications using press-fit installation. The main part (5151071) is classified as obsolete, making identification of active equivalent components essential for ongoing production and maintenance applications. The substitute part 5151071F maintains identical optical and mechanical specifications while offering active product status and improved availability.

Substiute Parts

5151071

DialightIn Stock: 10045151071 Datasheet

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5151071F

DialightIn Stock: 21015151071F Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The Dialight 5151071F qualifies as a direct substitute based on matching all critical parameters that determine functional equivalence:

• Configuration: Both parts are 2 wide
• Lens Size: Both feature 3mm diameter
• Lens Style: Both have round lens with flat top geometry
• Type: Both are rigid construction
• Mounting Type: Both use board mount with press-fit installation
• Color: Both are clear

The substitution is valid across all optical, mechanical, and installation characteristics. The primary distinction is product lifecycle status: 5151071 is obsolete while 5151071F is active production.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Dialight 5151071F is the appropriate selection for new designs and component replenishment. As an active product with ROHS3 compliance, it satisfies current regulatory requirements while maintaining full mechanical and optical compatibility with the obsolete 5151071. Both parts share identical series designation, configuration, and installation methodology, ensuring direct interchangeability in existing board designs. The 5151071F offers superior supply chain availability with 2051 units in stock compared to the obsolete status of the original part.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can 5151071F be used as a direct replacement for 5151071 in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both parts are identical in configuration (2 wide), lens size (3mm), lens style (round with flat top), type (rigid), mounting method (board mount, press fit), and color (clear). No design modifications are required.

Q: What is the primary reason to transition from 5151071 to 5151071F?

A: The 5151071 is classified as obsolete, while 5151071F maintains active production status. This ensures long-term supply availability and compliance with current regulatory standards.

Q: Are there compliance differences between these parts?

A: The 5151071F carries ROHS3 compliance certification. Both parts maintain identical REACH unaffected status and EAR99 export classification.

Q: What packaging options are available?

A: The 5151071 was supplied in standard packaging. The 5151071F is available in bulk packaging, suitable for high-volume production environments.

Q: Are the mechanical dimensions and press-fit specifications identical?

A: Yes. Both parts feature identical 3mm lens diameter, round lens geometry with flat top, rigid construction, and board mount press-fit installation specifications.