SC OptiCam Pre-Polished Fiber Optic Connectors
SPECIFICATION SHEET
specifications
SC pre-polished fiber optic connectors shall be TIA/EIA-604 FOCIS-3
compliant and contain a factory-terminated fiber, eliminating field
polishing and adhesive. SC pre-polished connectors shall have
an average insertion loss of 0.3dB per mated pair for multimode
SC OptiCam Pre-Polished Connectors
and singlemode fiber. SC pre-polished connectors shall
with Zirconia Ceramic Ferrules
captivate fiber and buffer in one action allowing for up to
10Gig 50/125m (laser
two re-terminations with no degradation in performance.
optimized) simplex: FSCMCXAQ
10Gig 50/125m (laser
technical information
optimized) duplex: FSCDMCXAQ
Standards requirements: TIA/EIA-604 FOCIS-3 compliant; exceeds 50/125m simplex: FSCMC5BL
50/125m duplex: FSCDMC5BL
TIA/EIA-568-B.3 requirements
62.5/125m simplex: FSCMC6BL
Fiber compatibility: 62.5/125m OM1, 50/125m OM2, 10Gig 50/125m laser
62.5/125m duplex: FSCDMC6BL
optimized OM3/OM4 and 9/125m OS1/OS2
9/125m simplex: FSCSCBU
Fiber cable type: 900m tight-buffered cable only SC OptiCam Pre-Polished Connectors
with Composite Ferrules
Fiber cable size: 1.6mm 2.0mm and 3.0mm jacketed cable with optional boots
50/125m simplex: FSCMPC5BL
Ferrule type: Zirconia ceramic or composite ferrule with a pre-polished fiber stub 62.5/125m simplex: FSCMPC6BL
OptiCam 1.6/2.0mm Boot Assemblies
Insertion loss: Ceramic: 0.3dB average (multimode and singlemode)
Composite: 0.3dB average (multimode)
10Gig multimode (aqua): FMCBT2AQ-X*
Multimode (black): FMCBT2BL-X
Return loss: Ceramic: >20dB (multimode), >26dB (10Gig multimode),
Singlemode (blue): FSCBT2BU-X
>50dB (singlemode)
OptiCam 3.0mm Boot Assemblies
Composite: >20dB (multimode)
10Gig multimode (aqua): FMCBT3AQ-X*
Multimode (black): FMCBT3BL-X
key features and benefits
Singlemode (blue): FSCBT3BU-X
*X = Bag of 10 Boots; 100 per carton.
SC OptiCam Connectors
OptiCam Termination Tooling
Factory pre-polished fiber Eliminates inconsistent and time-consuming field polishing to deliver
OptiCam Termination Kit: FCAMKIT
stub endface required optical performance; reduces termination time (less than
OptiCam Conversion Kit
half the time of field polish connectors) and the number of installation
(upgrades Opti-Crimp
tools required
Kit to also terminate
Dual cam design with Secures both the fiber and the buffer during the camming step to
OptiCam Connectors): FPPKIT-CVY
fiber and buffer clamps facilitate consistent termination results; reduces the termination time
Field Polish Kit Upgrade
compared to conventional termination methods
(upgrades Field Polish
Kit to also terminate
Allows up to two re-terminations to achieve optimum termination
OptiCam Connectors): FIELDKITUPG
results; reduces the number of rejected connectors and terminations
to provide yield rates approaching 100% for lower installed costs
SC cradles (2 per pkg.): FSCC
SC Fiber Optic Adapters
Translucent inner Facilitates inspection of the fiber termination quality; results in rapid
housing assembly installations, improved termination yields, and lower installed costs
10Gig multimode: FADSCAQ-L*
Multimode: FADSCEI-L
Non-optical disconnect Maintains data transmission under tensile loads for jacketed cable
Singlemode: FADSCZBU-L
Mechanical cable retention Consistently provides higher than industry standard cable retention;
*L = Bag of 50 adapters; 100 per carton.
requires no adhesive, speeding installation
Mini-Com SC Adapter Modules
Choice of zirconia ceramic Provides material option with comparable performance to meet
10Gig multimode: CMDAQSC**
or composite ferrules application requirements; zirconia ceramic provides the highest
Multimode: CMDEISC**
durability for repeated matings
Singlemode: CMSBUSCZ**
**Substitute for module color: EI = Electric Ivory,
OptiCam Termination Tool
BU = Blue, BL = Black, IW = Off White,
Universal termination tool Secures both fiber and buffer in one action for all OptiCam
AW = Arctic White.
Connectors with connector specific cradles (included); ensures
Opticom SC Fiber Adapter Panels
fast, consistent, and optimal terminations
3 duplex MM adapters: FAP3WEIDSC
Integrated visual Offers visual indication of proper termination after the cam step
3 duplex SM adapters: FAP3WBUDSCZ
termination indicator (VTI) has been completed; virtually eliminates operator error to deliver
6 simplex MM adapters: FAP6WEISC
a higher yield for a lower installed cost
6 simplex SM adapters: FAP6WBUSCZ
Opti-Core SC Patch Cords
applications
Duplex SC to SC: F^D3-3MY
Simplex SC to SC: F^S3-3MY
SC fiber optic connectors are widely used in for end face polishing and adhesive providing
Duplex SC to LC: F^D3-10MY
fiber optic backbone and horizontal applications easier, faster installation, especially in remote
Simplex SC to LC: F^S3-10MY
for high-speed data transmission. Typical areas and confined spaces. The hand-held
Add -C to simplex connector part numbers
applications for SC OptiCam Connectors OptiCam Termination Tool gives installers the
for bulk packs of 100 connectors.
include maintenance or emergency restoration flexibility to terminate in very close proximity to
^Substitute for fiber type: 6 = 62.5/125m OM1,
of fiber networks and retrofit/initial install in both the application without having to switch tools 5 = 50/125m OM2, X = 10Gig 50/125m
OM3/OM4 or 9 = 9/125m OS1/OS2.
behind-the-wall (BTW) and in the permanent side or find benchtop space.
Substitute for length in meters: 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10.
of panelized interconnect and cross-connect.
SC OptiCam Connectors eliminate the need
Contact Customer Service for other available lengths.
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SC OptiCam Pre-Polished Fiber Optic Connectors
performance information
Test Parameter Description Result
Exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.3 requirements
Qualification test suite Complete testing protocol per TIA/EIA-568-B.3
(TIA/EIA-568-B.3 requirements) using TIA/EIA FOTPs that include mechanical,
environmental, and optical test sequences
Connector intermatability Dimensional and material compliance to All connectors are FOCIS compliant
TIA/EIA standards with TIA/EIA-604-3
Exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.3 test requirements:
Repeated mating 500 mate/unmate cycles
<0.1dB additional insertion loss
Max. insertion loss: 0.75dB
Min. return loss: 20dB
Cable retention (straight pull): Exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.3 requirements:
TIA/EIA-568-B.3 requirement:
1.0 lbs. avg. load applied with <0.2dB
900m tight-buffered fiber 0.5 lbs. load applied with <0.5dB increase in
increase in insertion loss after test
insertion loss after test
Jacketed cable 11.24 lbs. load applied with <0.1dB increase
11.24 lbs. load applied with <0.5dB increase in
in insertion loss after test*
insertion loss after test
*Jacketed cable retention tensile load may vary based on specific manufacturer's jacketed cable diameter and aramid yarn count.
selection information
Connector Ferrule Ferrule Housing Backbone Boot Average Return
Part Number Fiber
Color Color Insertion Loss**
Type Material Finish Color Loss
FSCMCXAQ Simplex
10 GbE 50/125m
Zirconia
(laser optimized) SPC Black Aqua Aqua 0.3dB >26dB
Ceramic
OM3/OM4
FSCDMCXAQ Duplex
FSCMC5BL Simplex
Zirconia
Ceramic
FSCDMC5BL Duplex 50/125m OM2 SPC Black Black Black 0.3dB >20dB
FSCMPC5BL Simplex Composite
FSCMC6BL Simplex
Zirconia
Ceramic
Electric
Electric
FSCDMC6BL Duplex
62.5/125m OM1 SPC 0.3dB
Black >20dB
Ivory
Ivory
FSCMPC6BL Simplex Composite
Zirconia
FSCSCBU Simplex 9/125m OS1/OS2 UPC Blue Blue Blue 0.3dB >50dB
Ceramic
**All connector insertion loss values calculated from tests taken with precision launch jumper assemblies per TIA/EIA-FOTP-171.
OptiCam Termination Tool
SC OptiCam Pre-Polished SC OptiCam Pre-Polished
Simplex Connector Duplex Connector
.50
[12.7]
2.23
[56.6]
2.23
[56.6]
FSCMC*** FSCDMC***
OCTT
(Patch cords available separately
or in termination kits)
***Substitute for fiber type: For multimode, insert XAQ for 10Gig 50/125m, 5BL for 50/125m, or 6BL for 62.5/125m.
For composite ferrules, insert a P after the M in the part number. For singlemode, insert BU for 9/125m, and replace M with S.
Dimensions are in inches [Dimensions in brackets are in millimeters]
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