AFBR-4526Z, AFBR-452BZ Plastic optical fiber duplex connector for AFBR-5972xZ Data Sheet Description Features The AFBR-452xZ duplex connectors are designed for use ULTEM Plastic Material (UL File E121562) with Avago Technologies fast Ethernet transceiver AFBR- Available in two colors: black and blue 5972xZ. The rugged design contains a latching mecha- Suitable for 1mm diameter duplex plastic optical fiber nism for an increased retention force. The simple snap- (POF) together concept saves the user labor and tool cost. Latching mechanism for increased retention force The connectors are made of a rugged, flame retardant plastic which is good for industrial and other harsh envi- Easy installation of POF links with AFBR-5972xZ ronments. The AFBR-452xZ duplex connectors are for use Applications with Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) only. Industrial data links for factory automation and plant For termination of POF with AFBR-452xZ, we recommend control to use the polishing kit AFBR-4594Z. Intra-system links, board-to-board, rack-to-rack Medical instruments High voltage isolation Absolute maximum ratings Parameter Min Max Unit Note Storage and operating temperature -40 85 C 1 Recommended operation temperature -40 85 C 1 Installation temperature 0 70 C 1 Mechanical characteristics Parameter Min Typ. Max Unit Temp. C Note Retention force, connector to transceiver 15 20 N 25 2 latching button pressed Retention force, connector to transceiver 24 N 25 2,3 latching button NOT pressed 8 -40 to +85 Tensile force, connector to cable 90 N 2 Insertion force, connector to transceiver 20 N 2 Notes: 1. Storage and operating temperatures refer to the ranges over which the connectors can be used when not subjected to mechanical stress. Installation temperature refers to the ranges over which connectors may be installed onto the fiber and over which connectors can be connected and disconnected from the trnasceiver. 2. Typical data at 25C. 3. CAUTION - The latching mechanism release button should be pressed before attempting to disconnect the fiber. If the connector is pulled out of the transceiver without pressing the lever, damage will occur.Termination Guide for AFBR-452xZ Step-by-Step Plastic Cable Connectoring Instructions Step 2: Putting on the Connector The following step-by-step guide describes how to termi- Place the connector on each end of the fiber, and slide the nate plastic fiber optic cable. It is ideal for both field and connector down until the fiber jacket stops it. The fiber factory installations. Connectors can be easily installed on should protrude no less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in) from the cable ends with standard tools such as wire strippers and end of the connector. cutters. Manually press connectors together. The connectors are Finishing the cable is accomplished with the Avago Tech- secured when top halves latch into the ferrule halves. nologies AFBR-4594Z Polishing Kit, consisting of a three hole polishing fixture, 600 grit abrasive paper and 3 mm pink lapping film. The connector can be used immediately after polishing. The following materials are needed for plastic fiber termi - nation: 1. Plastic optical fiber cable (Example: HFBR-EUD500Z) 2. Wire cutters or scissors 3. 16 gauge wire stripper (Example: Ideal Stripmaster type 45-092) 4. AFBR-4594Z polishing kit 5. Duplex connectors AFBR-452xZ Step 1: Stripping the Fiber The zip cord structure of the duplex cable permits easy separation of the channels. The channels should be sepa- rated a minimum of 100 mm (4 in) to a maximum of 150 mm (6 in) back from the ends to permit connectoring, pol- ishing and cable end flexibility. After cutting the cable to the desired length, strip off ap - proximately 7 mm (0.3 in) of the outer jacket with the 16 gauge wire strippers. The separated duplex cable should be stripped to roughly equal lengths on each cable end. During insertion of the fiber into the connector, make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct (see next figure). So you make sure that the optical channels are connected correctly (Tx1 --> Rx2 Tx2 --> Rx1). Hinge Ok Untwisted fiber Not Ok 2