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HFBR-4531Z/4532Z/4533Z/4535Z, AFBR-4542Z
Crimpless Connectors for Plastic Optical Fiber and Versatile Link
Data Sheet
Description
The xFBR-45xxZ series connectors are an enhanced version of the HFBR-4501Z and HFBR-4503Z low-cost connectors for plastic optical ber, which are compatible
with Avago Technologies’ versatile link series transmitters and receivers. The innovative design uses a simple,
snap-together concept which eliminates the need for
crimping. This connector not only saves the user labor
and tool cost, but reduces the yield loss due to installation error.
The xFBR-45xxZ series connectors are available in two
styles: latching and non-latching. For a duplex connector, two non-latching simplex connectors can be
snapped together. The connectors are made of a rugged, ame retardant plastic which is good for industrial
and other harsh environments. The xFBR-45xxZ series
connectors are for use with Plastic Optical Fiber only.
The xFBR-45xxZ Series of connectors are available in
three colors; black, blue and grey. The ability to select
colors to match Transmitters and Receivers makes it
easier for the User to dierentiate between ber connections especially when there are a large number.
Features
• Requires No Crimp Ring or Crimping Tool
• Durable ULTEM® Plastic Material (UL File #E121562)
• Excellent Retention Force
• Symmetry in Nonlatching Connector Gives Simplex/
Duplex Functionality with the Same Part
Applications
These connectors can be used for any application in
which plastic optical ber is used including:
• Industrial Control and Voltage Isolation
• Automotive Networks
• Proprietary System Interconnects
• Gaming Equipment
• Medical Equipment
• Telecommunications
• Datacommunications
ULTEM® is a registered trademark of the General Electric Corporation.
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Termination Guide
Step-by-Step Plastic Cable Connectoring Instructions
The following step-by-step guide describes how to
terminate plastic ber optic cable. It is ideal for both
eld 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 xture, 600 grit abrasive paper and 3 mm pink
lapping lm (3M Company, OC3-14). The connector can
be used immediately after polishing.
The following materials are needed for plastic ber termination:
1. Plastic optical ber 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 2: Putting on the Connector
Place the connector on each end of the ber, and slide
the connector down until the ber jacket stops it. The
ber should protrude no less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in) from
the end of the connector.
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 connectoring, polishing and cable end exibility.
After cutting the cable to the desired length, strip o
approximately 7 mm (0.3 in) of the outer jacket with the
16 gauge wire strippers.
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 ber.
To install simplex connectors ip the top half of the connector over and snap it into the ferrule half (with your
ngers). 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 connector is over the ferrule half of the opposite connector.
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, connectors are secured when top halves latch into the ferrule
halves.
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Step 3: Trimming and Polishing
Any ber in excess of 1.5 mm (0.06 in) protruding from
the connector end should be cut o with wire cutters or
scissors.
Insert the connector fully into the polishing xture
with the trimmed ber protruding from the bottom of
the xture. This plastic polishing xture can be used to
polish two simplex connectors simultaneously or one
duplex connector.
Note: The four dots on the bottom of the polishing xture
are wear indicators. Replace the polishing xture when
any dot is no longer visible.
Step 4: Finishing
Place the ush connector and polishing xture on the
dull side of the 3 µm pink lapping lm and continue
to polish the ber in the same gure eight pattern for
approximately 25 strokes. The ber end should be at,
smooth and clean.
Press the polishing tool down on the 600 grit abrasive
paper. Polish the ber using a gure eight pattern until
the connector is ush with the bottom of the polishing xture. Wipe the connector and xture with a clean
cloth or tissue.
HFBR-4593Z Polishing Kit
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 ne polish is
comparable to the Avago Technologies factory polish. The
ne polishing step may be omitted for short link lengths.
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Simplex
Crimpless Connectors
Non-Latching Latching
Black HFBR-4531Z HFBR-4532Z
Blue HFBR-4533Z NA
Grey HFBR-4535Z AFBR-4542Z
HFBR-4531Z/4532Z/4533Z/4535Z, AFBR-4542Z
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Symbol Min Max Units Note
Storage Temperature T
Operating Temperature T
Installation Temperature T
S
O
I
-40 +85 °C 1
-40 +85 °C 1
0 +70 °C 1
Connector Mechanical Characteristics
Parameter Part Number Symbol Min Typ Units Temp°C Note
Retension force to
HFBR-0500Z series
Tensile Force,
Connector to Cable
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 ber and over which connectors can be connected
and disconnected from the transmitter and receiver modules.
2. Retension force of Non-latching connectors is lower at elevated temperature.
Simplex, Non-latching
xFBR-45xxZ
Duplex Conguration,
Non-latching xFBR-45xxZ
HFBR-4531Z F
HFBR-4532Z
AFBR-4542Z
F
R-C
8 12 N +25 2
2.5 N - 40 to +85
F
R-C
14 24 N +25 2
4 N - 40 to +85
T
40 50 N - 40 to +85
Mechanical Dimensions
Non-Latching:
0.37 (9.39)
0.0874 (2.22)
0.24 (6.10)
All dimensions are in inches and (millimeters).
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1.18 (29.97)
0.72 (18.29)
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0.15 (3.81)
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Latching:
1.07 (27.18)
0.37 (9.39)
0.09 (2.22)
0.24 (6.10)
HFBR-4533Z/4535Z in Duplex Conguration
0.97 (24.71)
1.18 (29.97)
0.29 (7.32)
0.72 (18.29)
∅ 0.20 (5.08)
∅ 0.15 (3.81)
0.20 (4.95)
0.35 (8.89)
0.357 (9.07)
0.758 (19.25)
0.357 (9.07)
0.0874 (2.22)
0.0874 (2.22)
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Data subject to change. Copyright © 2005-2015 Avago Technologies. All rights reserved.
AV02-0460EN - June 18, 2015
∅
0.15 (3.81)
∅
0.15 (3.81)
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