HFBR-4531Z/4532Z/4533Z/4535Z, AFBR-4542Z Crimpless Connectors for Plastic Optical Fiber and Versatile Link Data Sheet Description Features The xFBR-45xxZ series connectors are an enhanced ver- Requires No Crimp Ring or Crimping Tool sion of the HFBR-4501Z and HFBR-4503Z low-cost con- Durable ULTEM Plastic Material (UL File E121562) nectors for plastic optical fiber, which are compatible with Avago Technologies versatile link series transmit- Excellent Retention Force ters and receivers. The innovative design uses a simple, Symmetry in Nonlatching Connector Gives Simplex/ snap-together concept which eliminates the need for Duplex Functionality with the Same Part crimping. This connector not only saves the user labor and tool cost, but reduces the yield loss due to installa- Applications tion error. These connectors can be used for any application in which plastic optical fiber is used including: The xFBR-45xxZ series connectors are available in two styles: latching and non-latching. For a duplex con- Industrial Control and Voltage Isolation nector, two non-latching simplex connectors can be snapped together. The connectors are made of a rug- Automotive Networks ged, flame retardant plastic which is good for industrial Proprietary System Interconnects and other harsh environments. The xFBR-45xxZ series Gaming Equipment connectors are for use with Plastic Optical Fiber only. Medical Equipment The xFBR-45xxZ Series of connectors are available in Telecommunications three colors black, blue and grey. The ability to select colors to match Transmitters and Receivers makes it Datacommunications easier for the User to differentiate between fiber con - nections especially when there are a large number. ULTEM is a registered trademark of the General Electric Corporation.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 Step 2: Putting on the Connector be used immediately after polishing. Place the connector on each end of the fiber, and slide The following materials are needed for plastic fiber ter - the connector down until the fiber jacket stops it. The mination: fiber should protrude no less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in) from the end of the connector. 1. Plastic optical fiber cable (Example: AFBR-HUD500Z) 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 To install simplex connectors flip the top half of the con - of 150 mm (6 in) back from the ends to permit connec- nector over and snap it into the ferrule half (with your toring, polishing and cable end flexibility. fingers). When the top half latches inside the body of the ferrule half, proper connector-to-cable attachment After cutting the cable to the desired length, strip off is achieved. approximately 7 mm (0.3 in) of the outer jacket with the 16 gauge wire strippers. 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. Manually press connectors together in the center of For the non-latching version (HFBR-4531Z), the same the arrangement. Then latch by pressing on the sides connector is used for simplex and duplex arrangement. of each connector. As with the simplex version, connec- No crimping is necessary. The top half of the connector tors are secured when top halves latch into the ferrule will snap into the ferrule half to secure the fiber. halves. 2