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.
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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