HFBR-4533Z Datasheet, PDF (2/5 Pages) AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED – Crimpless Connectors for Plastic Optical Fiber and Versatile Link

Termination Guide
Step-by-Step Plastic Cable Connectoring Instructions
The following step-by-step guide describes how to
terminate plastic fiber optic cable. It is ideal for both
field and factory installations. Connectors can be easily
installed on cable ends with standard tools such as wire
strippers and cutters.
Finishing the cable is accomplished with the Avago
Technologies HFBR-4593Z Polishing Kit, consisting of a
polishing fixture, 600 grit abrasive paper and 3 mm pink
lapping film (3M Company, OC3-14). The connector can
be used immediately after polishing.
The following materials are needed for plastic fiber ter-
mination:
1. Plastic optical fiber cable (Example: HFBR-RUD500Z)
2. Wire cutters or scissors
3. 16 gauge wire stripper (Example: Ideal Stripmaster
type 45-092)
4. HFBR-4593Z polishing kit (optional)
5. Crimpless connectors
Step 1: Stripping the Fiber
The zip cord structure of the duplex cable permits easy
separation of the channels. The channels should be
separated a minimum of 100 mm (4 in) to a maximum
of 150 mm (6 in) back from the ends to permit connec-
toring, polishing and cable end flexibility.
After cutting the cable to the desired length, strip off
approximately 7 mm (0.3 in) of the outer jacket with the
16 gauge wire strippers.
Step 2: Putting on the Connector
Place the connector on each end of the fiber, and slide
the connector down until the fiber jacket stops it. The
fiber should protrude no less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in) from
the end of the connector.
To install simplex connectors flip the top half of the con-
nector over and snap it into the ferrule half (with your
fingers). When the top half latches inside the body of
the ferrule half, proper connector-to-cable attachment
is achieved.
For duplex connector installation place one connector
on top of the other, so that the top half of each connec-
tor is over the ferrule half of the opposite connector.
When using the duplex connector arrangement, the
separated duplex cable should be stripped to roughly
equal lengths on each cable end.
For the non-latching version (HFBR-4531Z), the same
connector is used for simplex and duplex arrangement.
No crimping is necessary. The top half of the connector
will snap into the ferrule half to secure the fiber.
Manually press connectors together in the center of
the arrangement. Then latch by pressing on the sides
of each connector. As with the simplex version, connec-
tors are secured when top halves latch into the ferrule
halves.
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