3MTM No Polish SC Connector Singlemode and Multimode SC 3MTM No Polish Connector (NPC) enables fast, on-site Cap Fiber Splice Element installation of 250 m and 900 m connections utilizing a one piece, pre-assembled design. The SC compatible connector consists of a factory-polished ceramic ferrule, fiber stub and a mechanical splice that is installed with a simple field tool. A bell-shaped boot is attached to the connector body, minimizing the chance of losing or forgetting to install the boot during the connection. The no polish connector is tested for Premises and FTTP applications for indoor and outdoor locations and is available in SM, 62.5 m, 50 m and also 50 m LOMMF (laser optimized multimode fiber) for 10 Gb applications. Cross-sectional view of actuated splice: After the fiber is inserted, the assembly tool depresses the cap to force clamping and locating surfaces against the fiber, locking and aligning the fiber in place. The No Polish Connector is RoHS Compliant. 3MTM No Polish Connector Assembly Tool Features Benefits Field installation Always right cable length with no cable slack to store One piece, pre-assembled design No small, loose parts Simple assembly tool Fast, easy installation 900m buffer strain relief Excellent pull out strength Fiber holder for assembly Designed to eliminate the need to touch bare fiber Factory-polished fiber stub in ferrule No on-site polish or adhesives required Bell-shaped boot Helps prevent fiber from bending below minimum bend radius 3 3MTM No Polish Connector Specifications Multimode 6800-50/LOMMF 6800-62.5 Singlemode 8800 Insertion loss typical @ 1300nm 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 Reflection typical (dB) <-30 <-30 <-25 <-40 Connector Durability after 500 matings (dB) <0.1 change <0.1 change <0.1 change <0.2 change after 100 matings Operating Temperature 0C to 60C (32F to 140F) 0C to 60C (32F to 140F) 0C to 60C (32F to 140F) -40C to 75C (-40F to 167F) Cable tension (in service) < 0.1 dB decrease at 0.5 lbs for 900 m < 0.1 dB decrease at 0.5 lbs for 900 m < 0.1 dB decrease at 0.5 lbs for 900 m < 0.5 dB increase at 4.8 N (1.10lbf) for 250 m < 0.5 dB increase at 6.9 N (1.54lbf) for 900 m Testing Specifications TIA* TIA* TIA* Material Connector Ferrule Connector housing and body Boot Zirconia ceramic Zirconia ceramic Zirconia ceramic Engineered resin Engineered resin Engineered resin Thermoplastic elastomer Thermoplastic elastomer Thermoplastic elastomer Zirconia ceramic Engineered resin Thermoplastic elastomer Flame retardancy UL-94 V-0 UL-94 V-0 UL-94 V-0 UL-94 V-0 Connector Identification Backbone Housing Boot Black Black White Black Aqua White Black Beige White Black Blue White Field Termination Kit 8865-C 8865-C 8865-C 8865-C 6800-50 *TIA = TIA/EIA 568-B.3 Connector, Kit and Tool Descriptions Packaging 3MTM No Polish SC Connector SM Plug 250/900 8800 (blue housing) 60/package 3MTM No Polish SC Connector MM 50 m 250/900 6800-50 (black housing) 60/package 3MTM No Polish SC Connector MM 50 m LOMMF 250/900 6800-50/LOMMF (aqua housing) 60/package 3MTM No Polish SC Connector MM 62.5 m 250/900 6800-62.5 (beige housing) 60/package 3MTM No Polish Connector Kit 8865 1/package 3MTM No Polish Connector Kit with Cleaver 8865-C 1/package 3MTM No Polish Connector Assembly Tool 8865-AT 1/package "RoHS Compliant 2002/95/EC" means that the product or part ("Product") does not contain any of the substances in excess of the maximum concentration values in EU Directive 2002/95/EC, as amended by Commission Decision 2005/618/EC, unless the substance is in an application that is exempt under EU RoHS. 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