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Compatible with Agile Universal Link Home Connectors with Fiber Composition 1mm Plastic Diameter Dual Fiber Grade: Low Cost Standard POF with 0.22 db // Attenuation Coefficient Ultra Low Loss POF with 0.19 db // Attenuation

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Industrial Data Links for Factory Automation Plant Control Internal System Links to Boards, to Racks Telecom

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Computer to Peripheral Data Bus Extension Proprietary Lans Digital Video Medical Devices Reduction of Lightning and Voltage Transient Susceptibility High Voltage Insulated Cable Description HFBR-R/Exxxyy Series of Plastic Fiber Optic Cable Construction Single Step Index Fiber in Black Polymer Wipe Vinyl Jacket Double Fiber consists of two pure fibers with a string internet connection.

Standard Attenuated Low-Loss Cable is the same specification except for Attenuation All plastic on polyethylene jacket fiber cable mated to UL VW-1 Delayed Flame Specification File\\ 358 Cable Connection or Connection Option. Refer to the ordering Part Number Guidelines

Plastic optical fiber specifications: HFBR-R/EXXYYY

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Mechanical/Optical Properties, TA=-40 to +85°C, unless otherwise specified.

notes:

1. The installation temperature is the range where the cable can be bent and pulled without damage. Below -20°C, the cable becomes brittle and should not be mechanically stressed.

2. The short-term pulling force is less than 30 minutes.

3. Short-term bending radius less than 1 hour does not work.

4. Bend 90° on a 25 mm radius mandrel. The bend radius is the radius around the mandrel the cable is bent.

5. Typical data is 25°C.

6. The propagation delay constant is the reciprocal optical power of the group velocity of the propagation delay. The group velocity is v=c/n, where c is the speed of light in free space (3xl08m/s) and n is the effective refractive index.

7. Note that αR rises at a rate of about 0.0067db/°C, where thermal rise refers to a change in LED temperature by more than 25°C. Please refer to Figure 1, which shows typical plastic optical fiber attenuation versus wavelength at 25°C.

Plastic Fiber Connector Styles

Connector Description Four connector styles are available for plastic optical termination fibers: Simplex, Simplex Latch, Duplex, and Duplex Latch. All connectors provide an action link component when snapped together with a joker. Simplex connectors are color coded for easy identification - transmitter and receiver connections. The keys of the duplex connector are such that they ensure the correct orientation when inserted. If the POF cable/connector will be used under extreme conditions of operating temperature or experienced temperature cycling effects, the cable/connector is attached with an RTV reinforced adhesive (see Plastic Splices - Detailed Instructions). Connectors are made of flame retardant VALOX UL94 V-0 material (UL file #E121562).

Simplex connectors provide

A fast and stable connection requires a fixed 8 N (1.8 lb) force from the component to the connector. These connectors are available in grey ( HFBR-4501 ) or blue (HFBR-4511). Simplex latching connectors are designed for rugged applications requiring greater holding force - 80 N (18 lbs) - than connectors provided by simplex non-latching. When inserting a simplex latching connector module, the connector latching mechanism should be aligned on the upper surface of a horizontal module, or the vertical surface of a high vertical surface module. Misaligning either module into the insert locking connector will not result in positive latching. The connector is released by pressing the rear part of the connecting rod, then pulling the connector assembly away from the module. Simplex latching connectors are gray (HFBR-4503) or blue (HFBR-4513).

HFBR-4505/4515 adapter mates two simplex connector panel/bulkhead feedthrough HFBR-4501/4511 terminated plastic fiber cables. Maximum panel thickness is 4.1 mm (0.16 in). This adapter can be used as two simplex connectors. Adapters are available in grey (HFBR-4505) and blue (HFBR-4515). This adapter is not compatible with POF Duplex, POF Simplex Latching or HCS connectors.

Absolute Maximum Ratings for Plastic Optical Fiber Connectors

notes:

1. Storage and operating temperature refers to the range of connectors that can be used without mechanical influence. Mounting temperature refers to the temperature range in which the connector can be installed on the fiber, and the temperature range in which the connector can be installed on the fiber can be connected and disconnected from the transmitter and receiver modules.

2. The recommended nut torque is 0.57Nm.

Mechanical/Optical Characteristics of Plastic Optical Fiber Connectors TA=-40 to +85°C unless otherwise specified.

notes:

1. Typical data is +25°C.

2. After 2000 insertions, no significant decrease in retention was observed. The retention force of non-locking connectors is at high temperature. For applications with high retention force at high temperature, it is recommended to use a locking connector as desired.

3. For applications requiring frequent cycling at extreme temperatures, please contact Agilent Technologies for Alternate Connection Technology.

Minimum and maximum limits for αC C over the temperature range of 4.0°C to +70°C. A typical value for αC C is +25°C.

5. Factory polishing or field polishing following recommended procedures.

Step by Step Plastic Cable Connection Instructions

The following step-by-step guide describes how to terminate plastic fiber optic cables. Ideal for field and factory installation. Easily install connectors on cable ends with strippers, cutters and crimping tools. Finishing Cable - Mixed with Agilent Wine HFBR-4593 Polishing Kit, Included - Polishing Jig, 600 Sandpaper and 3 Micron Pink Lapping Film (3M Company, Chapters 3-14). Connectors can be polished for immediate use. The material termination required for plastic fibers is:

1. Agilent plastic optical fiber cable (eg: HFBR-RUS500, HFBR-RUD500, HFBR-EUS500 or HFBR-EU 500)

2. Industrial razor blades or wire cutters

3. 16 gauge locking wire (Example: Ideal Stripmaster TM Model 45-092).

4. HFBR-4597 crimping tool

5. HFBR-4593 polishing kit

6. One of the following connectors: a) HFBR-4501/4503 Gray Simplex/Simplex Latching Connector and HFBR-4525 Simplex Crimp Ring

b) HFBR-4511/4513 Blue Simplex/Simplex Latching Connectors and HFBR-4525 Simplex Crimp Rings

c) HFBR-4506 Parchment (Off-White) Duplex Connector and HFBR-4526 Duplex Crimp Ring d) HFBR-4516 Grey Latching Duplex Connector and HFBR-4526 Duplex Crimp

step 1

The zipper structure of the duplex cable allows for easy channel separation. This channel should be separated by a minimum of 100 mm (4 in) to a maximum of 150 mm (6 in) on the backside to allow for joining and polishing. After cutting the cable to the desired length, strip the approximate value - to fit the outer 7mm (0.3") 16 gauge wire jacket Excessive webbing duplex cables may have to be trimmed to allow the simplex or simplex latching connectors to slide over the cable . When using duplex connectors and duplex cables, duplex cables must be stripped to equal lengths of each cable. This allows easy and proper seat cable access to the duplex system connector.

Step 2

Place the crimp ring and connect - on the end of the cable; the fiber should protrude about 3 mm (0.12 in) to the connector. Carefully place it so that it is completely flush with the connector crimp ring on the edged connector -tor, between the crimp ring and flange. Then crimp the tool with a crimp ring. One crimp tool for all POF connector crimping requirements. For extreme application temperature operation or frequent temperature cycling, cable joints can be improved by using RTV (GE, RTV-128 or Dow Corning 3145-RTV) adhesive. The RTV is placed into the connector fibers before insertion and the fibers are crimped normally. Connectors can be RTV cured and polished and ready to use. NOTE: By convention, the gray connector-mitten cable end on the derailleur and the connector end on the blue receiver cable are color-coded (different colored connectors are mechanically identical). Simplex connector crimp rings cannot be used with duplex controllers - connectors and duplex connectors cannot use crimp rings. Simplex connectors are used because of size differences. Simplex curls have a dull sheen to appear - duplex rings have a glossy appearance with a thinner wall.

Step 3

Any excess fiber from the severable connector end; however, the trimmed fiber should extend at least 1.5 mm (0.06 in) from the connector end. Fully insert the joint into the fiber holder that protrudes from the bottom of the trimming polishing jig. This plastic polish - can be polished with tooling two simplex connectors or simplex simultaneous locking connectors -ly or one duplex connector

NOTE: The four dots on the bottom of the polishing jig are the wear indicators. Replacement polishing jig (if any) point is no longer visible. Typically, polishing fixtures can be used 10 times; 10 duplex connectors or 20 simplex splices, two at a time. Place 600-grit sandpaper on a flat smooth surface, press on the connector, and sand the fiber and connector using the Figure Eight stroke style until the connector has a polished bottom fixture. Wipe the connector and secure or organize with a clean cloth.

Step 4

Place the flush joint and blunt edge polishing fixture with 3 μm pink lapping film and continue to polish the joint for about 25 mm of fiber. Fiber ends should be flat, smooth, and clean. This cable is now ready to use. NOTE: The fine polishing step using the pink abrasive film results in approximately a 2dB improvement in the performance of the coupling on either side of the transceiver link or bulkhead/joint light above 600 grit. This polish is equivalent to Agilent factory polish. Fines can be omitted for polishing steps where the extra 2 dB of optical power is not essential, like short connection lengths. Proper fiber tip polishing/joint face results in tip diameters between 2.5 mm (0.098 in) minimum and 3.2 maximum mm (0.126 in).

POF Connectors and Accessories Ordering Guide

Plastic Optical Fiber Connector

HFBR-4501 Gray Simplex Connector/Crimp Ring

HFBR-4511 Blue Simplex Connector/Crimp Ring

HFBR-4503 Grey Simplex Lock Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4513 Blue Simplex Locking Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4506 Parchment Duplex Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4516 Grey Duplex Locking Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4505 Gray Adapter (bulkhead/feedthrough)

HFBR-4515 blue adapter (bulkhead/feedthrough)

Plastic Optical Fiber Accessories

HFBR-4522 500 HFBR-0500 Product Port Plug

HFBR-4525 1000 Simplex Crimp Ring

HFBR-4526 500 Duplex Crimp Ring

HFBR-4593 polishing kit (one polishing tool, two pieces of 600-grit sandpaper and two pieces of 3-micron pink abrasive film)

HFBR-4597 Plastic Fiber Crimping Tool