HFBR-4511 - Hewlett-Packard / Agilent

Plastic Optical Fiber and

HCS® Fiber Cable and

Connectors for Versatile Link

Technical Data

Features

• Compatible with HP Versatile

Link Family of Connectors

and Fiber Optic Components

• 1 mm Diameter Plastic

Optical Fiber (POF) in Two

Grades: Low Cost Standard

POF with 0.22 dB/m Typical

Attenuation, or High

Performance Extra Low Loss

POF with 0.19 dB/m Typical

Attenuation

• 200 µm Diameter Hard Clad

Silica (HCS®) Fiber with

8 dB/km Typical Attenua-

tion, Riser or Plenum Rated

Jackets, Superior

Mechanical Strength

Applications

• Industrial Data Links for

Factory Automation and

Plant Control

• Intra-System Links; Board-

to-Board, Rack-to-Rack

• Telecommunications

Switching Systems

• Computer-to-Peripheral Data

Links, PC Bus Extension

• Proprietary LANs

• Digitized Video

• Medical Instruments

• Reduction of Lightning and

Voltage Transient

Susceptibility

• High Voltage Isolation

Cable Description

The HFBR-R/EXXYYY series of

plastic fiber optic cables are

constructed of a single step-index

fiber sheathed in a black poly-

ethylene jacket. The duplex fiber

consists of two simplex fibers

joined with a zipcord web.

Standard attenuation and extra

low loss POF cables are identical

except for attenuation

specifications.

The HFBR-H/VXXYYYY series of

hard clad silica fiber optic cables

are constructed of a single step

index pure silica HCS® fiber

sheathed in a blue polyvinyl

chloride jacket. The duplex fiber

consists of two simplex fibers

joined with a zipcord web. Riser

and Plenum rated HCS® fiber

cables are identical except for

jacket materials.

Polyethylene jackets on all plastic

fiber cables comply with UL VW-1

flame retardant specifications.

HCS® is a registered trademark of SpecTran Corporation.

PVC jackets on HCS® cables are

either UL Riser rated or UL

Plenum rated.

All series of cables are available in

unconnectored or connectored

options. Refer to the Ordering

Guide for part number

information.

HFBR-RXXYYY Series (POF)

HFBR-EXXYYY Series (POF)

HFBR-HXXYYY Series (HCS)

HFBR-VXXYYY Series (HCS)

Typical POF and HCS Attenuation

dB/km

620

1000

WAVELENGTH – nm

660

HFBR-RXXYYY fig p1

100

680

640 700

HCS

POF

Plastic Optical Fiber Specifications: HFBR-R/EXXYYY

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit Note

Storage and Operating Temperature TS,O -55 +85 °C

Recommended Operating Temperature TO-40 +85 °C

Installation Temperature TI-20 +70 °C 1

Short Term Tensile Single Channel FT50 N 2

Dual Channel FT100 N

Short Term Bend Radius r 25 mm 3, 4

Long Term Bend Radius r 35 mm

Long Term Tensile Load FT1 N

Flexing 1000 Cycles 4

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

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.[5] Max. Unit Condition

Cable Standard Cable, αO0.15 0.22 0.27 dB/m Source is HFBR-15XX

Attenuation Type "R" (660 mm LED, 0.5 NA)

Extra Low Loss, 0.15 0.19 0.23 = 50 meters

Type "E"

Reference Standard Cable, αR0.12 0.19 0.24 dB/m Source is 650 nm,

Attenuation Type "R" 0.5 NA monochrometer,

Extra Low Loss, 0.12 0.16 0.19 = 50 meters

Type "E" Note 7, Figure 1

Numerical Aperture NA 0.46 0.47 0.50 >2 meters

Diameter, Core and Cladding DC0.94 1.00 1.06 mm

Diameter, Jacket DJ2.13 2.20 2.27 mm Simplex Cable

Propagation Delay Constant l/v 5.0 ns/m Note 6

Mass per Unit Length/Channel 5.3 g/m Without Connectors

Cable Leakage Current IL12 nA 50 kV, = 0.3 meters

Refractive Index Core n 1.492

Cladding 1.417

Notes:

1. Installation temperature is the range over which the cable can be bent and pulled

without damage. Below -20°C the cable becomes brittle and should not be subjected to

mechanical stress.

2. Short Term Tensile Force is for less than 30 minutes.

3. Short Term Bend Radius is for less than 1 hour nonoperating.

4. 90° bend on 25 mm radius mandrel. Bend radius is the radius of the mandrel around

which the cable is bent.

5. Typical data are at 25°C.

6. Propagation delay constant is the reciprocal of the group velocity for propagation delay

of optical power. Group velocity is v=c/n where c is the velocity of light in free space

(3xl08 m/s) and n is the effective core index of refraction.

7. Note that αR rises at the rate of about 0.0067 dB/°C, where the thermal rise refers to

the LED temperature changes above 25°C. Please refer to Figure 1 which shows the

typical plastic optical fiber attenuation versus wavelength at 25°C.

Force

Figure 1. Typical POF Attenuation vs.

Wavelength.

– ATTENUATION – dB/km

620

500

100

λ – WAVELENGTH – nm

660

300

400

680

640 700

200

Plastic Fiber Connector

Styles

Connector Description

Four connector styles are available

for termination of plastic optical

fiber: simplex, simplex latching,

duplex and duplex latching. All

connectors provide a snap-in

action when mated to Versatile

Link components. Simplex

connectors are color coded to

facilitate identification of trans-

mitter and receiver connections.

Duplex connectors are keyed so

that proper orientation is ensured

during insertion. If the POF cable/

connector will be used at extreme

operating temperatures or

experience frequent and wide

temperature cycling effects, the

cable/connector attachment can

be strengthened with an RTV

adhesive (see Plastic Connector-

ing Instructions for more detail).

SIMPLEX CONNECTOR STYLES

HFBR-4501/4511/4501B — Simplex

The simplex connector provides a

quick and stable connection for

applications that require a

component-to-connector retention

force of 8 Newtons (1.8 lb.).

These connectors are available in

gray (HFBR-4501), blue (HFBR-

4511), or black (HFBR-4501B).

HFBR-4503/4513/4503B — Simplex

Latching

The simplex latching connector is

designed for rugged applications

requiring a greater retention force

— 80 Newtons ( 18 lb.) — than

provided by a simplex nonlatching

connector. When inserting the

simplex latching connector into a

module, the connector latch

mechanism should be aligned

with the top surface of the

horizontal modules, or with the

tall vertical side of the vertical

modules. Misalignment of an

inserted latching connector into

either module will not result in a

positive latch. The connector is

released by depressing the rear

section of the connector lever,

and then pulling the connector

assembly away from the module

housing.

The simplex latching connector is

available in gray (HFBR-4503),

blue (HFBR-4513), or black

(HFBR-4503B).

DUPLEX CONNECTOR STYLES

HFBR-4506/4506B — Duplex

Duplex connectors provide con-

venient duplex cable termination

and are keyed to prevent incorrect

insertion into duplex configured

modules. The duplex connector is

compatible with dual combina-

tions of horizontal or vertical

Versatile Link components (e.g.,

two horizontal transmitters, two

vertical receivers, a horizontal

transmitter with a horizontal

receiver, etc.). The duplex non-

latching connector is available in

parchment, off-white (HFBR-

4506) or black (HFBR-4506B).

HFBR-4516/4516B — Duplex Latching

The duplex latching connector is

designed for rugged applications

requiring greater retention force

than the nonlatching duplex con-

nector. When inserting the duplex

latching connector into a module,

the connector latch mechanism

should be aligned with the top

surface of the dual combination of

horizontal or vertical Versatile

Link components. The duplex

latching connector is available in

gray (HFBR-4516) or black

(HFBR-4516B).

Feedthrough/Splice

HFBR-4505/4515/4506B Bulkhead

Adapter

The HFBR-4505/4515 adapter

mates two simplex connectors for

panel/bulkhead feedthrough of

HFBR-4501/4511 terminated

plastic fiber cable. Maximum

panel thickness is 4.1 mm (0.16

inch). This adapter can serve as a

cable in-line splice using two

simplex connectors. The adapters

are available in gray (HFBR-

4505), blue (HFBR-4515), and

black (HFBR-4505B). This

adapter is currently not compat-

ible with POF duplex, POF

simplex latching, or HCS

connectors.

, HFBR-4525

HFBR-4526

HFBR-4525

Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit Note

Storage and Operating Temperature TS,O -40 85 °C 1

Recommended Operating Temperature TO-40 85 °C 1

Installation Temperature Tl0 70 °C 1

Nut Torque TN0.7 N-m 2

100 OzF-in.

Notes:

1. Storage and Operating Temperatures refer to the ranges over which the connectors can be used when not subjected to mechanical

stress. Installation Temperature refers to the ranges over which connectors may be installed onto the fiber and over which connectors

can be connected and disconnected from transmitter and receiver modules.

2. Recommended nut torque is 0.57 N-m.

Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics

TA = -40 to +85°C, Unless Otherwise Specified

Parameter Part Number Symbol Min. Typ.[1] Max. Units Temp. °C Note

Retention Force, Simplex, FR-C 7 8 N +25 2

Connector to HFBR-4501/4511 3 -40 to +85

Simplex Latching, 47 80 +25

HFBR-4503/4513 11 -40 to +85

Duplex, 7 12 +25

HFBR-4506 4 -40 to +85

Duplex Latching, 50 80 +25

HFBR-4516 15 -40 to +85

Tensile Force, Simplex, FT8.5 22 N 3

Connector to Cable HFBR-4501/4511

Simplex Latching, 8.5 22

HFBR-4503/4513

Duplex, HFBR-4506 14 35

Duplex Latching, 14 35

HFBR-4516

Adapter Connector HFBR-4505/4515 with αCC 0.7 1.5 2.8 dB 25 4, 5

to Connector Loss HFBR-4501/4511

Retention Force HFBR-4505/4515 with FR-B 7 8 N

Connector to Adapter HFBR-4501/4511

Insertion Force, Simplex, FI8 30 N 6

HFBR-4501/4511

Simplex Latching, 16 35

HFBR-4503/4513

Duplex, HFBR-4506 13 46

Duplex Latching 22 51

HFBR-4516

Notes:

1. Typical data are at +25°C.

2. No perceivable reduction in retention force was observed after 2000 insertions. Retention force of non-latching connectors is lower at

elevated temperatures. Latching connectors are recommended for applications where a high retention force at high temperatures is

desired.

3. For applications where frequent temperature cycling over temperature extremes is expected, please contact Hewlett-Packard for

alternate connectoring techniques.

4. Minimum and maximum limit for αCC for 0°C to +70°C temperature range. Typical value of αCC is at +25°C.

5. Factory polish or field polish per recommended procedure.

6. Destructive insertion force was typically at 178 N (40 lb.).

HFBR-4505/4515 Adapter

Versatile Link

Transmitters and

Receivers

Connector to

Versatile Link

Transmitters and

Receivers

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 installation.

Connectors can be easily installed

on cable ends with wire strippers,

cutters and a crimping tool.

Finishing the cable is accom-

plished with the Hewlett-Packard

HFBR-4593 Polishing Kit, consist-

ing of a Polishing Fixture, 600

grit abrasive paper and 3 µm pink

lapping film (3M Company, OC3-

14). The connector can be used

immediately after polishing.

Materials needed for plastic fiber

termination are:

1. Hewlett-Packard Plastic Optical

Fiber Cable (Example: HFBR-

RUS500, HFBR-RUD500,

HFBR-EUS500, or HFBR-

EUD500)

2. Industrial Razor Blade or Wire

Cutters

3. 16 Gauge Latching Wire

Strippers (Example: Ideal

StripmasterTM type 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

Connector and HFBR-4525

Simplex Crimp Ring

c) HFBR-4506 Parchment (off-

white) Duplex Connector

and HFBR-4526 Duplex

Crimp Ring

d) HFBR-4516 Gray Latching

Duplex Connector and

HFBR-4526 Duplex Crimp

Ring

Step 1

The zip cord structure of the

duplex cable permits easy

separation of the channels. The

channels should be separated

approximately 50 mm (2.0 in)

back from the ends to permit

connectoring and polishing.

After cutting the cable to the

desired length, strip off approxi-

mately 7 mm (0.3 in.) of the outer

jacket with the 16 gauge wire

strippers. Excess webbing on the

duplex cable may have to be

trimmed to allow the simplex or

simplex latching connector to

slide over the cable.

When using the duplex connector

and duplex cable, the separated

duplex cable must be stripped to

equal lengths on each cable. This

allows easy and proper seating of

the cable into the duplex

connector.

Step 2

Place the crimp ring and connec-

tor over the end of the cable; the

fiber should protrude about 3 mm

(0.12 in.) through the end of the

connector. Carefully position the

ring so that it is entirely on the

connector with the rim of the

crimp ring flush with the connec-

tor, leaving a small space between

the crimp ring and the flange.

Then crimp the ring in place with

the crimping tool. One crimp tool

is used for all POF connector

crimping requirements.

For applications with extreme

temperature operation or frequent

temperature cycling, improved

connector to cable attachment

can be achieved with the use of an

RTV (GE Company, RTV-128 or

Dow Corning 3145-RTV)

adhesive. The RTV is placed into

the connector prior to insertion of

the fiber and the fiber is crimped

normally. The connector can be

polished after the RTV has cured

and is then ready for use.

Note: By convention, place the

gray connector on the trans-

mitter cable end and the blue

connector on the receiver cable

end to maintain color coding

(different color connectors are

mechanically identical).

Simplex connector crimp rings

cannot be used with duplex con-

nectors and duplex connector

crimp rings cannot be used

with simplex connectors because

of size differences. The simplex

crimp has a dull luster appear-

ance; the duplex ring is glossy

and has a thinner wall.

Step 3

Any excess fiber protruding from

the connector end may be cut off;

however, the trimmed fiber

should extend at least 1.5 mm

(0.06 in) from the connector end.

Insert the connector fully into the

polishing fixture with the trimmed

fiber protruding from the bottom

of the fixture. This plastic polish-

ing fixture can be used to polish

two simplex connectors or simplex

latching connectors simultane-

ously, or one duplex connector.

Note: The four dots on the

bottom of the polishing fixture

are wear indicators. Replace

the polishing fixture when any

dot is no longer visible.

Typically, the polishing fixture

can be used 10 times; 10 duplex

connectors or 20 simplex

connectors, two at a time.

Place the 600 grit abrasive paper

on a flat smooth surface, pressing

down on the connector, polish the

fiber and the connector using a

figure eight pattern of strokes

until the connector is flush with

the bottom of the polishing

fixture. Wipe the connector and

fixture with a clean cloth or

tissue.

Step 4

Place the flush connector and

polishing fixture on the dull side

of the 3 µm pink lapping film and

continue to polish the fiber and

connector for approximately 25

strokes. The fiber end should be

flat, smooth and clean.

This cable is now ready for use.

Note: Use of the pink lapping

film fine polishing step results

in approximately 2 dB

improvement in coupling

performance of either a

transmitter-receiver link or a

bulkhead/splice over a 600 grit

polish alone. This fine polish is

comparable to the Hewlett-

Packard factory polish. The fine

polishing step may be omitted

where an extra 2 dB of optical

power is not essential, as with

short link lengths. Proper

polishing of the tip of the fiber/

connector face results in a tip

diameter between 2.5 mm

(0.098 in.) minimum and 3.2

mm (0.126 in.) maximum..

HFBR-4593 Polishing Kit

Hard Clad Silica Fiber Specifications: HFBR-H/VXXYYY

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit Note

Storage/Operating Temperature TS,O -40 85 °C

Recommended Operating Temperature TO-40 85 °C

Installation Temperature TI-20 85 °C 1

Short Term Tensile Force Single Channel FT101 N 2

Dual Channel FT202 N 2

Short Term Bend Radius r 9 mm 3, 4

Long Term Bend Radius r 15 mm

Long Term Tensile Load FT21 N

Flexing 50,000 Cycles 4

Notes:

1 . Installation temperature is the range over which the cable can be bent and

pulled without damage. Below -20°C the cable becomes brittle and should not

be subjected to mechanical stress.

2. Less than 1 hour.

3. Less than 1 hour, non-operating.

4. 90° bend on 9 mm radius.

5. Typical data are at +25°C.

6. Propagation delay constant is the reciprocal of the group velocity for

propagation delay of optical power. Group velocity is v = c/n, where c is the

velocity of light in free space (3x108 m/s) and n is the effective core index of

refraction.

Mechanical/Optical Characteristics, TA = -40 to +85°C

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.[5] Max. Unit Condition

Cable Attenuation HCS® Cable αO5 7 10 dB/km Source is HFBR-15X7

(650 nm LED, 0.5 NA)

0 to +70°C

Cable Attenuation HCS® Cable αO5 7 12 dB/km -40 to +85°C

Reference Attenuation HCS® Cable αR6.0 8.0 10.0 dB/km Source is 650 nm,

0.37 NA monochrometer

-40 to +85°C

Numerical Aperture NA 0.35 0.37 0.39 = 2 meters

Diameter, Core DCORE 196 200 204 µm

Diameter, Cladding DCLAD 220 230 230 µm

Diameter, Buffer DBUFF 470 500 530 µm

Diameter, Jacket DJ2.1 2.2 2.3 mm Simplex Cable

Propagation Delay Constant l/v 4.8 ns/m Note 6

Mass per Unit Length/Channel 6.1 g/m Without Connectors

Refractive Index Core n 1.457

Cladding 1.407

Figure 1. Typical HCS Attenuation vs.

Wavelength.

– ATTENUATION – dB/km

620

λ – WAVELENGTH – nm

660

680640 700

630 650 670 690

Hard Clad Silica Optical

Fiber Connector Styles

Simplex Connector Style,

HFBR-4521

The simplex connector provides a

quick and stable connection for

applications that require a com-

ponent to provide a retention

force of 8 Newtons (1.8 lb.). This

connector is available only in

black.

Hard Clad Silica Glass Optical Fiber Connector

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit Note

Storage and Operating Temperature TS,O -40 85 °C 1

Recommended Operating Temperature TO-40 85 °C

Installation Temperature TA0 85 °C

Note:

1. Storage and Operating Temperatures refer to the ranges over which the connectors can be used when not subjected to mechanical

stress. Installation Temperature refers to the ranges over which connectors may be installed onto the fiber and over which connectors

can be connected and disconnected from transmitter and receiver modules.

Hard Clad Silica Glass Optical Fiber Connector

Mechanical/Optical Characteristics; TA = -40 to +85 °C

Parameter Part Number Sym. Min. Typ.[1] Max. Units Note

Retention Force Connector to Simplex HFBR-4521 FR-C 3 8 N 2

Versatile Link Transmitters

and Receivers

Tensile Force Connector to Cable Simplex HFBR-4521 FT40 45 N

Insertion Force Connector to Simplex HFBR-4521 FI8 30 N 3

Versatile Link Transmitters

and Receivers

Notes:

1. Typical data are at 25°C.

2. No perceivable reduction in retention force was observed after 2000 insertions.

3. Destructive insertion forces was typically at 178 N (40 lb.).

it is fully seated in the guide tube.

Holding the unstripped cable

securely, squeeze the handles of

the fiber stripper to cut the fiber

buffer and pull straight to slightly

separate the buffer.

Release the fiber stripper handles,

remove the tool and carefully slide

the buffer off the fiber by hand.

Inspect the fiber for cladding

damage (i.e., white dusty appear-

ance). If damage has occurred,

cut the damaged portion of the

fiber and repeat the Strip Outer

Jacket procedure. If the fiber

stripper tool blade is worn,

replace the tool immediately.

Step 4 — Install Ferrule

(Connector)

Slide the ferrule onto the fiber

and into the crimp ring, carefully

aligning the ferrule fully within

the crimp ring. The fiber should

protrude at least 35 mm (1.4 in)

through the end of the ferrule.

Selecting the large hole on the

crimp tool (rear die nest), crimp

the ring to the ferrule by fully

squeezing the crimp tool handles

together and releasing.

Step 5 – Cleave Fiber

Instructions for Step-by-Step

Connector Installation for

HCS® Cable

The following step-by-step guide

describes how to terminate hard-

clad silica fiber optic cable. It is

ideal for both field and factory

installation. Connectoring the

cable is accomplished with the

Hewlett-Packard HFBR-4521

Crimp and Cleave Kit consisting

of a Cable Stripper Tool, Fiber

Stripper Tool, Crimp Tool, and

Diamond Cleave Tool. No

adhesive material is needed to

secure the cable in the connector,

and the connector can be used

immediately after cleaving. Con-

nectors may be easily installed on

the cable ends with the Crimp and

Cleave Kit.

Materials needed for the

terminating procedure are:

1. Hewlett-Packard HCS® Fiber

Optic Cable: (Example: HFBR-

HUS500, HFBR-HUD500,

HFBR-VUS500)

2. HFBR-4584 Crimp and Cleave

Kit

3. HFBR-4521 Black Simplex

Connector and Crimp Ring

(HFBR-4527)

Step 1 – Strip Outer Jacket

The zipcord structure of the

duplex cable permits easy separa-

tion of the channels. The channels

should be separated approximately

75 mm (3.0 in) back from the

ends to permit connectoring and

cleaving. After cutting the cable

to the desired length, strip off

approximately 75 mm (3 in) of

the outer jacket with the cable

stripper tool, selecting the 1.6

cutting hole labeled on the cable

stripper tool. This is done by

applying a quick squeezing action

to cut the cable jacket. Remove

the cut cable jacket portion.

Step 2 – Install Crimp Ring

(HFBR-4527) to Fiber

Place the crimp ring over the end

of the cable and rest the larger

end against the unstripped cable

jacket. Selecting the smaller

crimp hole (front die nest), align

the crimp ring in the crimp tool

jaws and fully squeeze the tool

handles together and release. This

crimps the crimp ring to the fiber

buffer.

Step 3 – Strip Buffer

Insert the stripped cable through

the guide hole of the fiber stripper

tool, inserting the crimp ring until

tool trigger until the trigger is

completely down. This motion

activates the fiber clamp and the

diamond cleave blade to complete

the fiber termination; the ferrule

will snap back slightly after the

cleave process. Remove the

cleaved ferrule (connector

assembly) from the adapter slot

Carefully insert the ferrule into

the slot on the diamond cleave

tool until the ferrule rests securely

in the cleave tool connector

adapter.

Check to see that the fiber is

positioned between the two fiber

clamps and that the connector

face is in proximity to the cleav-

ing blade. If the ferrule or the

fiber is not positioned correctly,

remove the cable assembly and

reinsert the ferrule.

Holding the cleave tool horizon-

tally, grip the handle, leaving the

index finger free. Release the

ferrule, and, using the index

finger, slowly depress the cleave

and release the cleave tool

trigger. Remove the fiber remnant

from the cleave tool fiber clamps

and dispose of properly.

The fiber end should be flat,

smooth and clean. Repeat this

process for the other end of the

cable, and the cable is now ready

for use.

Ordering Guide for POF and HCS Connectors and Accessories

Plastic Optical Fiber Connectors

HFBR-4501 Gray Simplex Connector/Crimp Ring

HFBR-4511 Blue Simplex Connector/Crimp Ring

HFBR-4501B Black Simplex Connector/Crimp Ring

HFBR-4503 Gray Simplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4513 Blue Simplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4503B Black Simplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4506 Parchment Duplex Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4506B Black Duplex Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4516 Gray Duplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4516B Black Duplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4505 Gray Adapter (Bulkhead/Feedthrough)

HFBR-4515 Blue Adapter (Bulkhead/Feedthrough)

HFBR-4505B Black Adapter (Bulkhead/Feedthrough)

Plastic Optical Fiber Accessories

HFBR-4525 1000 Simplex Crimp Rings

HFBR-4526 500 Duplex Crimp Rings

HFBR-4593 Polishing Kit (one polishing tool, two pieces 600 grit

abrasive paper, and two pieces 3 µm pink lapping film)

HFBR-4597 Plastic Fiber Crimping Tool

HCS® Fiber Connectors

HFBR-4521 Black Simplex Connector/Crimp Ring

HCS® Fiber Accessories

HFBR-4527 100 Simplex Crimp Rings

HFBR-4584 Crimp and Cleave Termination Kit (one Fiber Strip tool,

one Cable Strip tool, one Crimp tool, one Scissors and

one Diamond Cleave Tool)

Ordering Guide for POF

and HCS Cable

Four steps are required to

determine the proper part number

for a desired cable.

Step 1

Select the cable type.

POF: Standard (R) or Extra Low

Loss (E) Attenuation Cable.

HCS: Riser (H) or Plenum (V)

rated cable.

Step 2

Select the connector style.

POF: Simplex, Simplex Latching,

Duplex, or Duplex Latching.

HCS: Simplex only (non-latching).

Step 3

Select Simplex or Duplex

cable.

Step 4

Determine the cable length.

To determine the appropriate part

number, select the letter corre-

sponding to your selection and fill

in the appropriate information, as

in the chart below.

For Example:

HFBR-RUD500 is a Standard

Attenuation, Unconnectored,

Duplex, 500 meter cable.

HFBR-ELS001 is an Extra Low

Loss Attenuation, Latching

Simplex Connectored, Simplex, 1

meter cable.

HFBR-RMD010 is a Standard

Attenuation, Standard Duplex

Connectored, Duplex, 10 meter

cable.

HFBR-RND100 is a Standard

Attenuation, Standard Simplex

Connectored, Duplex, 100 meter

cable.

Cable Length Tolerances:

The plastic cable length

tolerances are: +10%/-0%.

Note: 0.1 meter Standard

Attenuation Simplex lengths are

available: 0.5 meter Standard

Attenuation Simplex and Duplex

lengths are also available. The

lengths are ordered as HFBR-

xxx1DM or HFBR-xxx5DM.

Cables of 1 to 10 meter lengths in

1 decimeter increments are also

available. This cable is ordered as

HFBR-xxxyyD where “yy” is the

length of the cable. For example,

a 1.5 meter Standard Attenuation,

Standard Simplex Connectored,

Simplex cable would be ordered

as HFBR-RNS15D.

NOTE: By convention, pre-

connectored simplex POF cables

have gray and blue colored

connectors on the opposite ends

of the same fiber; although

oppositely colored, the

connectors are mechanically

identical. For duplex POF cables

with simplex connectors, the

same rule applies to each fiber

and adjacent terminations use

complimentary colored

connectors. For duplex POF

cables with duplex connectors

similar rules apply using color

coded markings on the duplex

fiber cable. Pre-connectored

simplex HCS cables have

identically colored BLACK

connectors on both ends of the

fiber.

Connector Code

U = Unconnectored

N = Standard Simplex Connectors

L = Latching Simplex Connectors

M = Standard Duplex Connectors

T = Latching Duplex Connectors

Cable Code

R = Standard Attenuation POF

E = Extra Low Loss POF

H = Riser Rated HCS

V = Plenum Rated HCS

HFBR-

Channel Code

S = Simplex Cable

D = Duplex Zipcord Cable

Length Code

1-500 meters in 1 meter increments

e.g. 015 = 15 meters

1-10 meters in 1 decimeter increments

e.g. 15D = 1.5 meters

Bulkhead Feedthrough or Panel Mounting for HFBR-4501/4511/4501B Simplex Connectors

Attachment to Hewlett-Packard Versatile Link Fiber Optic Components

Connector Applications

Versatile Link Mechanical Dimensions

All dimensions in mm (inches).

All dimensions ±0.25 mm unless otherwise specified.

Fiber Optic Cable Dimensions

Bulkhead Feedthrough with Two HFBR-4501/

4511/4501B Connectors

HFBR-4505 (Gray)/4515 (Blue)/4505B (Black)

Adapters

Panel Mounting – Bulkhead Feedthrough

1.0 POF

(0.039)

0.230

HCS

(0.009)

Versatile Link Mechanical Dimensions, continued

HFBR-4516 (Parchment)/4516B (Black) Duplex

Latching Connector

HFBR-4503 (Gray)/4513 (Blue/4503 (Black)

Simplex Latching Connector

HFBR-4506 (Parchment)/4506B (Black) Duplex

Connector

HFBR-4501 (Gray)/4511 (Blue)/4501 (Black)

Simplex Connector

For more information:

United States*

Europe*

Far East/Australasia: (65) 290-6305

Canada: (416) 206-4725

Japan: (81) 3 3331-6111

*Call your local HP sales office listed in

your telephone directory. Ask for a

Components representative.

Data Subject to Change

Obsoletes 5091-2921E (10/91)

Printed in U.S.A. 5963-3711E (11/94)