3 Crimplok Connectors Quick, easy installation and superior performance To successfully design, install or operate todays ber optic networks, you need components that offer speed and reliability from the ber itself all the way down to the connectors. Thats why 3M developed a connector that combines the speed of non-adhesive connectors with the performance characteristics of epoxy and hot melt connectors. 3M Crimplok Connectors are the ideal solution for quickly making ber connections at the desk or for emergency restoration work. 3M Crimplok ST Connector Multimode Crimplok connectors were designed to: Save time in installation Provide rugged, reliable performance, meeting or exceeding current EIA/TIA-568B.3 specications Install cleanly and simply with fewer parts and tools Saves time Available in both SC and ST, single-mode and multimode connector versions, Crimplok connectors are faster to install than epoxy connectors since there is no set-up or curing time. Crimplok 3M Crimplok SC Connector Single-mode connectors do not require special heating tools or ovens, so time spent searching for electrical outlets cable jacket to prevent the ber connection from is eliminated. Polishing the connector is also a simple breaking when the cable is pulled. process that can be performed in seconds. The buffer retention insert and the crimp ring Provides reliable performance combine to ensure that Crimplok connectors perform The Crimplok connector incorporates proven 3M extremely well and meet rigorous tensile strength malleable metal element fiber gripping technology. requirements in building wiring applications. There is no ber splice or second joint inside the connector, so there is no added attenuation at the Installs cleanly and simply connection. Preparing and installing Crimplok connectors is as When the conformable metal element closes, it grips simple as the concept behind them. a length of the ber, eliminating ber movement associated with other crimp-style connectors. During installation, the ber passes through the back The strength of the metallic element ensures that end of the connector, through the metallic element Crimplok connectors meet industry standards for and extends beyond the end of the activation tool. temperature and humidity. Pressing the activation tool locking arm closes the metal element around the ber. Its that simple. The plastic buffer retention insert also prevents ber movement by gripping the buffer without crushing it The few tools required for installing a Crimplok when the crimp ring is crimped. On jacketed cable, connector can be conveniently stored in a small tool the crimp ring also grips the Kevlar strands and pouch. 3M CriMplok ConneCtorS Features Benefits Easy to install Saves time Meets EIA/TIA-568A specifications Rugged, reliable performance Non-adhesive design Clean and simple terminations Intermateability with standard connectors Convenience, quick restoration of existing systems No workstation setup required Saves time and money Minimal tools required Low-cost kit No electricity required Installation anywhere Pre-radiused PC zirconia ceramic ferrule Assured contact of fibers stability through temperature change quality performance Mean 0.16 (dB) 35 3M CriMplok SC ConneCtor Sigma 0.05 30 MulMti ode 6900 25 Specifications 20 Attenuation 1300 mm (dB) <0.2 typical (62.5/125 m fiber) 15 10 Reflection (dB) -29 typical 5 Operational temperature -10 to 60C (14 to 140F) (cable dependent) 0 0.05 .01 .15 0.2 0.25 0.3 Storage temperature -40 to 80C (-40 to 176F) Multimode ST and SC Insertion Loss (dB) (unassembled connector) Environmental 60 Humidity Max loss increase < 0.20 dB AVG 28.6 Reflection < -25 dB MAX 27 50 MIN 30.5 STD 0.91 Cold Max loss increase < 0.20 dB 40 Reflection < -25 dB 30 Temperature life Max loss increase < 0.20 dB 20 Reflection < -25 dB 10 Mechanical 0 Impact Mean loss 0.18 dB Mean reflection -28 dB 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 Cyclic flex Mean loss 0.16 dB Mean reflection -28 dB Multimode ST and SC Return Loss (dB) Twist Mean loss 0.16 dB Mean reflection -28 dB Cable retention Mean loss 0.16 dB Mean reflection -28 dB Mating durability 500 matings <0.22 change Materials Connector ferrule Zirconia ceramic Connector body and housing Thermoplastic polymer Boot Elastomeric resin Identification Black body, beige shell, black boot Fiber size 125 m multimode Couplings 3M Crimplok SC Connector Housing Engineering thermoplastic Sleeve Ceramic Note: Testing performed on cable assemblies with 3 mm jacketed cable and 900 m buffered fiber. FREQUENCY FREQUENCY