HFBR-RNS001Z - Avago Technologies

Features

• Compatible with Avago Versatile Link Family of con-

nectors and ﬁber optic components

• 1 mm diameter Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) in 3 grades:

- Commercial POF with 0.22dB/m typical attenuation

(0°C to 70°C)

- Standard POF with 0.22 dB/m typical attenuation

(-40°C to 85°C)

- High performance Extra Low Loss POF with 0.19

dB/m typical attenuation (-40°C to 85°C).

Applications

• Industrial data links for factory automation and plant

control

• Intra-system links; board-to-board, rack-to-rack

• Telecommunications switching systems

• Computer-to-peripheral data links, PC bus extension

• Proprietary LANs

• Digitized video

• Medical instruments

• Reduction of lightning and voltage transient suscep-

tibility

• High voltage isolation

Figure 1. Typical POF attenuation vs. wavelength.

αR – ATTENUATION – dB/km

620

500

100

λ – WAVELENGTH – nm

660

300

HFBR-RXXYYY fig p2

400

680640 700

200

Cable Description

The HFBR-C/R/EXXYYYZ series of plastic ﬁber optic cables

are constructed of a single step-index ﬁber sheathed

in a black poly ethy lene jacket. The duplex ﬁber consists

of two simplex ﬁbers joined with a zipcord web.

Standard (Type="R") and Extra Low Loss (Type="E")

cables comply with UL VW-1 ﬂame retardant speciﬁca-

tion (UL ﬁle # E89328) except for Commercial (Type="C")

Cables are available in unconnectored or connectored

options. Refer to the Ordering Guide for part number

information.

HFBR-RXXYYYZ Series (POF)

HFBR-EXXYYYZ Series (POF)

HFBR-CXXYYYZ Series (POF)

Plastic Optical Fiber Cable and Accessories

for Versatile Link

Data Sheet

Plastic Optical Fiber Speciﬁcations: HFBR-C/R/EXXYYYZ

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit Note

Recommended Storage

Temperature

(HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ) Ts -55 +85 °C

(HFBR-CXXYYYZ) Ts -40 +70 °C

Recommended Operating

Temperature

(HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ) To -40 +85 °C

(HFBR-CXXYYYZ) To 0 +70 °C

Recommended Installation

Temperature

(HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ) Ti -20 +70 °C 1

(HFBR-CXXYYYZ) Ti 0 +70 °C

Short Term Tensile Force

Single Channel FT50 N 2

Dual Channel FT100 N

Short Term Bend Radius r 25 mm 3, 4

Long Term Bend Radius r 35 mm

Long Term Tensile Load FT1 N

Flexing 1000 Cycles 4, 8

UL VW-1 Flame Retardant

Mechanical/Optical Characteristics, TA = -40 to +85°C unless otherwise speciﬁed.

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. [5] Max. Unit Condition

Cable Attenuation

Source: 660nm LED, 0.5 NA

(HFBR-15xxZ)

Length:50m

Commercial Cable,

Type "C"

aO0.15 0.22 0.27 dB/m TA=-0°C to +70°C

Standard Cable,

Type="R"

0.15 0.22 0.27 TA=-40°C to +85°C

Extra Low Loss,

Type="E"

0.15 0.19 0.23 TA=-40°C to +85°C

Reference Attenuation

Source: 650nm, 0.5 NA

(monochrometer)

Length:50m

Commercial Cable,

Type "C"

aR0.12 0.19 0.24 dB/m TA=-0°C to +70°C

Standard Cable,

Type="R"

0.12 0.19 0.24 TA=-40°C to +85°C

Extra Low Loss,

Type="E"

0.12 0.16 0.19 TA=-40°C to +85°C

Numerical Aperture NA 0.46 0.47 0.50 >2 meters

Diameter, Core and Cladding DC 0.94 1.00 1.06 mm

Diameter, Jacket DJ 2.13 2.20 2.27 mm Simplex Cable

Propagation Delay Constant l/v 5.0 ns/m Note 6

Mass per Unit Length/Channel 5.3 g/m Without Connectors

Cable Leakage Current IL 12 nA 50 kV, = 0.3 meters

Refractive Index Core

Cladding

n 1.492

1.417

Notes:

1. Installation temperature is the range over which the cable can be bent and pulled without damage. Below -20°C the cable becomes brittle and

should not be subjected to mechanical stress.

2. Short Term Tensile Force is for less than 30 minutes.

3. Short Term Bend Radius is for less than 1 hour nonoperating.

4. 90° bend on 25 mm radius mandrel. Bend radius is the radius of the mandrel around which the cable is bent.

5. Typical data are at 25°C.

6. Propagation delay constant is the reciprocal of the group velocity for propagation delay of optical power. Group velocity is v=c/n where c is the

velocity of light in free space (3xl08 m/s) and n is the eﬀective core index of refraction.

7. Note that aR rises at the rate of about 0.0067 dB/°C, where the thermal rise refers to the LED temperature changes above 25°C. Please refer to

Figure 1 which shows the typical plastic optical ﬁber attenuation versus wavelength at 25°C.

8. Not available for Commercial (Type="C") cable

HFBR-4526Z

, HFBR-4525Z

HFBR-4525Z

Plastic Fiber Connector Styles

Connector Description

Four connector styles are avail able for termination of

plastic optical ﬁber: simplex, simplex latching, duplex

and duplex latching. All connectors provide a snap-in

action when mated to Versatile Link components.

Simplex connec tors are color coded to facilitate identi-

ﬁcation of trans mit ter and receiver connections. Duplex

connectors are keyed so that proper orientation is

ensured during insertion. If the POF cable/connector will

be used at extreme operating temperatures or experi-

ence frequent and wide temperature cycling eﬀects, the

cable/connector attachment can be strengthened with

an RTV adhesive (see Plastic Connector ing Instructions

for more detail). The connectors are made of a ﬂame re-

tardant VALOX UL94 V-0 material (UL ﬁle # E121562).

SIMPLEX CONNECTOR STYLES

HFBR-4501Z/4511Z – Simplex

DUPLEX CONNECTOR STYLES

HFBR-4506Z – Duplex

The simplex connector provides a quick and stable con-

nection for applications that require a component-to-

connector retention force of 8 Newtons (1.8 lb.). These

connectors are available in gray (HFBR-4501Z) or blue

(HFBR-4511Z).

HFBR-4503Z/4513Z – Simplex Latching

The simplex latching connector is designed for rugged

applications requiring a greater retention force — 80 New-

tons ( 18 lb.) — than provided by a simplex nonlatching

connector. When inserting the simplex latching connector

into a module, the connector latch mechanism should be

aligned with the top surface of the horizontal modules,

or with the tall vertical side of the vertical modules. Mis-

alignment of an inserted latching connector into either

module will not result in a positive latch. The connector is

released by depressing the rear section of the connector

lever, and then pulling the connector assembly away from

the module housing.

The simplex latching connector is available in gray (HFBR-

4503Z) or blue (HFBR-4513Z).

Duplex connectors provide con venient duplex cable

termination and are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion

into duplex conﬁgured modules. The duplex connector is

compatible with dual combina tions of horizontal or vertical

Versatile Link components (e.g., two horizontal transmit-

ters, two vertical receivers, a horizontal transmitter with a

horizontal receiver, etc.). The duplex non-latching connec-

tor is available in parchment, oﬀ-white (HFBR-4506Z).

HFBR-4516Z – Duplex Latching

The duplex latching connector is designed for rugged

applications requiring greater retention force than the

nonlatching duplex con nector. When inserting the duplex

latching connector into a module, the connector latch

mechanism should be aligned with the top surface of the

dual combination of horizontal or vertical Versatile Link

compo nents. The duplex latching connector is available

in gray (HFBR-4516Z).

Feedthrough/Splice

HFBR-4505Z/4515Z Bulkhead Adapter

The HFBR-4505Z/4515Z adapter mates two simplex

connectors for panel/bulkhead feedthrough of HFBR-

4501Z/4511Z terminated plastic ﬁber cable. Maximum

panel thickness is 4.1 mm (0.16 inch). This adapter can

serve as a cable in-line splice using two simplex connec-

tors. The adapters are available in gray (HFBR-4505Z) and

blue (HFBR-4515Z). This adapter is not compat ible with

POF duplex, POF simplex latching, or HCS connectors.

DUPLEX

CRIMP RING

HFBR-4526Z

Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit Note

Storage and Operating Temperature TS,O -40 85 °C 1

Recommended Operating Temperature TO -40 85 °C 1

Installation Temperature Tl 0 70 °C 1

Nut Torque TN 0.7 N-m 2

100 OzF-in.

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 ﬁber and over which connectors can be con-

nected and disconnected from transmitter and receiver modules.

2. Recommended nut torque is 0.57 N-m.

HFBR-4505Z/4515Z Adapter

Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics

A = -40 to +85°C, Unless Otherwise Speciﬁed.

Parameter Part Number Symbol Min. Typ.[1] Max. Units Temp. °C Note

Retention Force, Simplex, FR-C 7 8 N +25 2

Connector to HFBR-4501Z/4511Z 3 -40 to +85

Simplex Latching, 47 80 +25

HFBR-4503Z/4513Z 11 -40 to +85

Duplex, 7 12 +25

HFBR-4506Z 4 -40 to +85

Duplex Latching, 50 80 +25

HFBR-4516Z 15 -40 to +85

Tensile Force, Simplex, FT 8.5 22 N 3

Connector to Cable HFBR-4501Z/4511Z

Simplex Latching, 8.5 22

HFBR-4503Z/4513Z

Duplex, HFBR-4506Z 14 35

Duplex Latching, 14 35

HFBR-4516Z

Adapter Connector HFBR-4505Z/4515Z with aCC 0.7 1.5 2.8 dB 25 4, 5

to Connector Loss HFBR-4501Z/4511Z

Retention Force HFBR-4505Z/4515Z with FR-B 7 8 N

Connector to Adapter HFBR-4501Z/4511Z

Insertion Force, Simplex, FI 8 30 N 6

HFBR-4501Z/4511Z

Simplex Latching, 16 35

HFBR-4503Z/4513Z

Duplex, HFBR-4506Z 13 46

Duplex Latching 22 51

HFBR-4516Z

Notes:

1. Typical data are at +25°C.

2. No perceivable reduction in retention force was observed after 2000 insertions. Retention force of non-latching connectors is lower at elevated

temperatures. Latching connectors are recommended for applications where a high retention force at high temperatures is desired.

3. For applications where frequent temperature cycling over temperature extremes is expected, please contact Avago Technologies for alternate

connectoring techniques.

4. Minimum and maximum limit for aCC for 0°C to +70°C temperature range. Typical value of aCC is at +25°C.

5. Factory polish or ﬁeld polish per recommended procedure.

6. Destructive insertion force was typically at 178 N (40 lb.).

Versatile Link Transmit-

ters and Receivers

Connector to Versatile

Link Transmitters and

Receivers

Step-by-Step Plastic Cable Connectoring Instructions

The following step-by-step guide describes how to termi-

nate plastic ﬁber optic cable. It is ideal for both ﬁeld and

factory installation. Connectors can be easily installed

on cable ends with wire strippers, cutters and a crimping

tool.

Finishing the cable is accom plished with the Avago

HFBR-4593Z Polishing Kit, consist ing of a Polishing Fixture,

600 grit abrasive paper and 3 µm pink lapping ﬁlm (3M

Company, OC3-14). The connector can be used immedi-

ately after polishing.

Materials needed for plastic ﬁber termination are:

1. Avago Plastic Optical Fiber Cable (Example: HFBR-

RUS500Z, HFBR-RUD500Z, HFBR-EUS500Z, or HFBR-

EUD500Z)

2. Industrial Razor Blade or Wire Cutters

3. 16 Gauge Latching Wire Strippers (Example: Ideal

StripmasterTM type 45-092).

4. HFBR-4597Z Crimping Tool

5. HFBR-4593Z Polishing Kit

6. One of the following connectors:

a) HFBR-4501Z/4503Z Gray Simplex/Simplex Latching

Connector and HFBR-4525Z Simplex Crimp Ring

b) HFBR-4511Z/4513Z Blue Simplex/Simplex Latching

Connector and HFBR-4525Z Simplex Crimp Ring

c) HFBR-4506Z Parchment (oﬀ-white) Duplex Connector

and HFBR-4526Z Duplex Crimp Ring

d) HFBR-4516Z Gray Latching Duplex Connector and

HFBR-4526Z Duplex Crimp Ring

Step 1

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

and polishing.

After cutting the cable to the desired length, strip oﬀ

approxi mately 7 mm (0.3 in.) of the outer jacket with the

16 gauge wire strippers. Excess webbing on the duplex

cable may have to be trimmed to allow the simplex or

simplex latching connector to slide over the cable.

When using the duplex connector and duplex cable, the

separated duplex cable must be stripped to equal lengths

on each cable. This allows easy and proper seating of the

cable into the duplex connector.

Step 2

Place the crimp ring and connec tor over the end of the

cable; the ﬁber should protrude about 3 mm (0.12 in.)

through the end of the connector. Carefully position the

ring so that it is entirely on the connector with the rim of

the crimp ring ﬂush with the connec tor, leaving a small

space between the crimp ring and the ﬂange. Then crimp

the ring in place with the crimping tool. One crimp tool is

used for all POF connector crimping requirements.

For applications with extreme temperature operation

or frequent temperature cycling, improved connector

to cable attachment can be achieved with the use of an

RTV (GE Company, RTV-128 or Dow Corning 3145-RTV)

adhesive. The RTV is placed into the connector prior to

insertion of the ﬁber and the ﬁber is crimped normally.

The connector can be polished after the RTV has cured

and is then ready for use.

Note: By convention, place the gray connector on the trans-

mitter cable end and the blue connector on the receiver cable

end to maintain color coding (diﬀerent color connectors are

mechanically identical).

Simplex connector crimp rings cannot be used with duplex

con nectors and duplex connec tor crimp rings cannot be

used with simplex connectors because of size diﬀerences.

The simplex crimp has a dull luster appear ance; the duplex

ring is glossy and has a thinner wall.

Step 3

Any excess ﬁber protruding from the connector end may

be cut oﬀ; however, the trimmed ﬁber should extend at

least 1.5 mm (0.06 in) from the connector end.

Insert the connector fully into the polishing ﬁxture with

the trimmed ﬁber protruding from the bottom of the

ﬁxture. This plastic polish ing ﬁxture can be used to polish

two simplex connectors or sim plex latching connectors

simultane ously, or one duplex connector.

Note: The four dots on the bottom of the polishing ﬁxture

are wear indicators. Replace the polishing ﬁxture when any

dot is no longer visible. Typically, the polishing ﬁxture can

be used 10 times; 10 duplex connectors or 20 simplex con-

nectors, two at a time.

Place the 600 grit abrasive paper on a ﬂat smooth surface,

pressing down on the connector, polish the ﬁber and the

connector using a ﬁgure eight pattern of strokes until

the connector is ﬂush with the bottom of the polishing

ﬁxture. Wipe the connector and ﬁxture with a clean cloth

or tissue.

Step 4

Place the ﬂush connector and polishing ﬁxture on the dull

side of the 3 µm pink lapping ﬁlm and continue to polish

the ﬁber and connector for approximately 25 strokes. The

ﬁber end should be ﬂat, smooth and clean.

This cable is now ready for use.

Note: Use of the pink lapping ﬁlm ﬁne polishing step results in

approximately 2 dB improve ment in coupling performance

of either a transmitter-receiver link or a bulkhead/splice over

a 600 grit polish alone. This ﬁne polish is comparable to the

Avago factory polish. The ﬁne polishing step may be omitted

where an extra 2 dB of optical power is not essential, as with

short link lengths. Proper polishing of the tip of the ﬁber/con-

nector face results in a tip diameter between 2.5 mm (0.098

in.) minimum and 3.2 mm (0.126 in.) maximum..

HFBR-4593Z Polishing Kit

Ordering Guide for POF Cable

For Example:

HFBR-RUD500Z is a Standard Attenuation, Unconnectored,

Duplex, 500 meter cable.

HFBR-RLS001Z is a Standard Attenuation, Latching Simplex

Connectored, Simplex, 1 meter cable.

HFBR-RMD010Z is a Standard Attenuation, Standard Du-

plex Connectored, Duplex, 10 meter cable.

HFBR-RMD100Z is a Standard Attenuation, Standard Du-

plex Connectored, Duplex, 100 meter cable.

Ordering Guide for POF Connectors and Accessories

Plastic Optical Fiber Connectors

HFBR-4501Z Gray Simplex Connector/Crimp Ring

HFBR-4511Z Blue Simplex Connector/Crimp Ring

HFBR-4503Z Gray Simplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4513Z Blue Simplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4506Z Parchment Duplex Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4516Z Gray Duplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring

HFBR-4505Z Gray Adapter (Bulkhead/Feedthrough)

HFBR-4515Z Blue Adapter (Bulkhead/Feedthrough)

Plastic Optical Fiber Accessories

HFBR-4522Z 500 HFBR-0500 Products Port Plugs

HFBR-4525Z 1000 Simplex Crimp Rings

HFBR-4526Z 500 Duplex Crimp Rings

HFBR-4593Z Polishing Kit (one polishing tool, two pieces 600 grit

abrasive paper, and two pieces 3 µm pink lapping ﬁlm)

HFBR-4597Z Plastic Fiber Crimping Tool

Cable Length Tolerances:

The plastic cable length tolerances are: +10%/-0%.

NOTE: By convention, pre-connectored simplex POF ca-

bles have gray and blue colored connectors on the op-

posite ends of the same ﬁber; although oppositely col-

ored, the connectors are mechanically identical. Duplex

POF cables with duplex connectors use color- coded

markings on the duplex ﬁber cable to diﬀerentiate be-

tween the channel.

Note: Not all possible combinations reﬂect available part numbers.

Please contact your local Avago representative for a list of current available cable part numbers.

Connector Code

U = Unconnectored

N = Standard Simplex Connectors

L = Latching Simplex Connectors

M = Standard Duplex Connectors

T = Latching Duplex Connectors

Cable Code

C = Commercial POF

R = Standard Attenuation POF

E = Extra Low Loss POF

HFBR-

Channel Code

S = Simplex Cable

D = Duplex Zipcord Cable

Length Code

(measured from tip of connector to tip of

connector)

Maximum 500 meters (not in 1 meter

increments).

See www.avagotech.com/ﬁber/cables

e.g., 015 = 15 meters

ROHS Compliant

Bulkhead Feedthrough or Panel Mounting for HFBR-4501Z/4511Z Simplex Connectors

Attachment to Avago Versatile Link Fiber Optic Components

Connector Applications

Versatile Link Mechanical Dimensions

All dimensions in mm (inches).

All dimensions ±0.25 mm unless otherwise speciﬁed.

Fiber Optic Cable Dimensions

Bulkhead Feedthrough with Two HFBR-4501Z/4511Z Connectors

HFBR-4505Z (Gray)/4515Z (Blue) Adapters

Panel Mounting – Bulkhead Feedthrough

1.0 POF

(0.039)

0.230 HCS

(0.009)

Versatile Link Mechanical Dimensions, continued

HFBR-4516Z (Parchment) Duplex Latching Connector

HFBR-4503Z (Gray)/4513Z (Blue) Simplex Latching Connector

HFBR-4506Z (Parchment) Duplex Connector

HFBR-4501Z (Gray)/4511Z (Blue) Simplex Connector

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All dimensions in mm (inches).

All dimensions ±0.25 mm unless otherwise speciﬁed.