AFBR-4526Z
Plastic optical ber duplex connector for AFBR-5972Z
Data Sheet
Features
Suitable for 1mm diameter duplex plastic optical ber
(POF)
Latching mechanism for increased retention force
Easy installation of POF links with AFBR-5972Z
Applications
Industrial data links for factory automation and plant
control
Intra-system links, board-to-board, rack-to-rack
Medical instruments
High voltage isolation
Description
The AFBR-4526Z duplex connectors are designed for use
with Avago Technologies’ fast Ethernet transceiver AFBR-
5972Z. The rugged design contains a latching mechanism
for an increased retention force. The simple snap-together
concept saves the user labor and tool cost.
The connectors are made of a rugged, ame retardant
plastic which is good for industrial and other harsh envi-
ronments. The AFBR-4526Z duplex connectors are for use
with Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) only.
For termination of POF with AFBR-4526Z, we recommend
to use the polishing kit AFBR-4594Z.
Absolute maximum ratings
Parameter Min Max Unit Note
Storage and operating temperature -40 85 °C 1
Recommended operation temperature -40 85 °C 1
Installation temperature 0 70 °C 1
Mechanical characteristics
Parameter Min Typ. Max Unit Temp. [°C] Note
Retention force, connector to transceiver;
latching button pressed
15 20 N 25 2
Retention force, connector to transceiver;
latching button NOT pressed 8
24 N 25
-40 to +85
2,3
Tensile force, connector to cable 90 N 2
Insertion force, connector to transceiver 20 N 2
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 ber and over which connectors can be connected
and disconnected from the trnasceiver.
2. Typical data are at 25°C.
3. Usually, the button of the latching mechanism shall be pressed when disconnecting the ber. If the connector is pulled out of the transceiver while
the lever is not pressed, the latching mechanism will degrade signi cantly after the rst cycle.
2
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.
Manually press connectors together. The connectors are
secured when top halves latch into the ferrule halves.
Step 1: Stripping the Fiber
The zip cord structure of the duplex cable permits easy
separation of the channels. The channels should be sepa-
rated a minimum of 100 mm (4 in) to a maximum of 150
mm (6 in) back from the ends to permit connectoring, pol-
ishing and cable end exibility.
After cutting the cable to the desired length, strip o ap-
proximately 7 mm (0.3 in) of the outer jacket with the 16
gauge wire strippers.
The separated duplex cable should be stripped to roughly
equal lengths on each cable end.
Termination Guide for AFBR-4526Z
Step-by-Step Plastic Cable Connectoring Instructions
The following step-by-step guide describes how to termi-
nate 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 Tech-
nologies AFBR-4594Z Polishing Kit, consisting of a three
hole polishing xture, 600 grit abrasive paper and 3 m
pink lapping lm. The connector can be used immediately
after polishing.
The following materials are needed for plastic ber termi-
nation:
1. Plastic optical ber cable (Example: HFBR-EUD500Z)
2. Wire cutters or scissors
3. 16 gauge wire stripper (Example: Ideal Stripmaster
type 45-092)
4. AFBR-4594Z polishing kit
5. Duplex connectors AFBR-4526Z
During insertion of the ber into the connector, make sure
that the orientation of the connector is correct (see next
gure). So you make sure that the optical channels are
connected correctly (Tx1 --> Rx2; Tx2 --> Rx1).
Hinge
Untwisted ber
Ok
Not Ok
3
Step 4: Finishing
Place the ush connector and polishing xture on the dull
side of the 3 μm pink lapping lm and continue to pol-
ish the ber in the same gure eight pattern for approxi-
mately 25 strokes. The ber end should be at, smooth
and clean.
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 scis-
sors.
Insert the connector fully into the polishing xture with
the trimmed ber protruding from the bottom of the x-
ture. This plastic polishing xture can be used to polish
one or two simplex connectors 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.
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.
Polishing kit AFBR-4594Z
Note: Use of the pink lapping lm ne polishing step results in
up to 0,5 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.
For product information and a complete list of distributors, please go to our web site: www.avagotech.com
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Data subject to change. Copyright © 2005-2011 Avago Technologies. All rights reserved.
AV02-2926EN - December 6, 2011
Package Dimensions
7.35 33.5
16.0
6.0
8.6
11.7
3.8
Note: Dimensions are in mm
For Example:
HFBR-RSD002Z is a Standard attenuation, AFBR-4526Z Duplex connectors, 2 meters cable.
Cable Length Tolerances
The plastic cable length tolerances are: Max. +10% and Min. 0%
Note: For other cable lengths please contact Avago representative
Ordering Guide for POF Cable
Length Code
(measured from connector tip to tip of connector)
Maximum 500 meters (not in 1meter increments)
X = 1 meters or 2 meters or 5 meters only.
e.g 001 = 1 meters
R S D 0 0 X Z
RoHS Compliant
Channel Code
D = Duplex Zipcord Cable
Cable Code
R = Standard Attenuation POF
Connector Code
S = With AFBR-4526Z Duplex Connectors
H F B R -
