3M 6100 MM ST, 8100 SM ST, 6200 MM FC, 8200 SM FC, 6300 MM SC User Manual

ST, FC, SC Hot Melt Connectors f or
Indoor/Outdoor A pplications

Sin gle-mode and Multimode

3M Hot Melt Connectors can be used in
high temperature environments.

3M Hot Melt Connectors have a proven record of high
performance and ease of use in local area networks around
the world. These connectors are now qualified to TIA/EIA
568B standards for both indoor and outdoor use, including
temperatures as high as 85°C (185°F). Drawing on 70
years of adhesive expertise and 40 years of experience in
ceramic technology, 3M provides the most convenient,
reliable and easy-to-install connectors on the market.

Preloaded adhesive means no syringe and no epoxy
mixing is needed, saving installation time. The PC zirconia
ceramic ferrule provides superior optical contact and
durability. The ability to reheat and reposition fiber within
the connector means virtually all connections are
successful, saving time and money. And one kit provides
everything needed to terminate ST, FC, and SC connectors
for both single-mode and multimode applications.

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Features Benefits

Preloaded Hot Melt adhesive Easy to use, no epoxy to mix, fewer consumables
Terminates in less than 2 minutes Saves time and labor
Meets TIA/EIA 568B standards for indoor and outdoor applications Reliable performance
Reheatable adhesive allows fiber repositioning High yield reduces waste of connectors and time
Pre-radiused PC zirconia ceramic ferrule Assures optical contact and stability up to 85°C (185°F)
Universal Kit contains consumables for up to 400 connectors* Eliminates confusion and lost time
*Alcohol is not included. Connectors are sold separately.

Specifications

Product 6100 MM 8100 SM 6200 MM 8200 SM 6300 MM 8300 SM
Number ST ST FC FC SC SC

Operating -40°C to +85°C -40°C to +85°C -40°C to +85°C
Temperature (-40°F to +185°F) (-40°F to +185°F) (-40°F to +185°F)

Attenuation* <0.2dB typical <0.2dB typical <0.2dB typical
Reflection* -25dB -40dB -25dB -40dB -25dB -40dB

typical typical typical typical typical typical

Mating Durability <0.2dB change <0.2dB change <0.2dB change
(500 matings)

Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C -40°C to + 85°C -40°C to +85°C

(-40°F to +185°F) (-40°F to + 185°F) (-40°F to +185°F)

Testing Specification TIA/EIA 568B TIA/EIA 568B TIA/EIA 568B

Materials and Identification

Ferrule Zirconia Ceramic Zirconia Ceramic Zirconia Ceramic
Housing Body Nickel plated zinc Engineered resin Engineered resin
Boot Thermoplastic elastomer Thermoplastic elastomer Thermoplastic elastomer
Flame Retardancy UL-94 V-0 UL-94 V-0 UL-94 V-0
Adhesive Blue dot on ferrule Blue dot on ferrule Blue dot on ferrule
*Multimode connectors tested at 850nm and 1300nm.

Single-mode connectors tested at 1310nm and 1550nm.

SC Hot Melt Connector

ST Hot Melt Connector

FC Hot Melt Connector