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ANGLED-PC F8 FIBRE OPTIC CONTACT

ANGLED-PC F8 FIBRE OPTIC CONTACT

ANGLED-PC F8 FIBRE OPTIC CONTACT

Product catalog summary
Overview: The F8 fibre optic contact is an Angled Physical Contact (APC) designed to provide low insertion loss and minimal back reflection. It features an 8° angled polished ferrule endface, ensuring precise fibre alignment through a precision alignment mechanism. This contact is suitable for applications in communication, broadcast, and test & measurement, complying with IEC 61753-1 standards.
Technical Specifications:
  • Mating Durability: 5000 cycles (IEC 61300-02-02)
  • Damp Heat Steady State: Up to 95% at -40°C (IEC 61300-02-19)
  • Temperature Range: High +85°C (IEC 61300-02-18), Low -40°C (IEC 61300-02-17)
  • Cable Retention: 100 N (IEC 61300-02-04)
  • Optical Characteristics: Average insertion loss < 0.30 dB, Return loss > 60 dB for fibre 9/125 µm (IEC 61300-03-34, IEC 61300-03-06)
Components and Models:
  • Male and Female F8 fibre optic contacts with ceramic ferrule, spring, crimp ferrule, and precision alignment mechanism.
  • Compatible with LEMO 2K and 3K Series connectors, handling cable diameters from 3.6 mm to 9.0 mm.
  • Part numbers include FFS.F8.125.LCE30 and PSS.F8.125.LCE30 with ferrule hole diameters of 125 µm and 126 µm.
Accessories and Tools:
  • Alignment device (PSS.F8.290.NZZ) and polishing machine (DCS.91.F85.AF12512/15).
  • Maintenance tools include a cleaning kit (WST.KI.125.34) and alignment device tool (DCS.F2.035.PN).
Additional Notes: Bend relief and alignment devices must be ordered separately. The document also provides dimensions and part numbers for various connector configurations.
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ANGLED-PC F8 FIBRE OPTIC CONTACT-1

ANGLED-PC F8 FIBRE OPTIC CONTACT Angled Physical Contact F8 fibre optic contacts - offering a high quality solution The F8 fibre optic contact is an APC (angle physical contact) that provides lower insertion loss and a very low back reflection. The ferrule’s endface is polished to an 8° angle and offers an improved performance at the fibre/fibre interface. The exact alignment of the fibre is ensure by a precision alignment mechanism. The F8 contact is a great solution for applications such as communication, broadcast or test & measurement. It fulfils the IEC 61753-1 part 1 standard regarding fibre optic contact performance under service environment.

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ANGLED-PC F8 FIBRE OPTIC CONTACT-2

The angled-PC F8 fibre optic contact is designed to fit into LEMO 2K and 3K Series connectors. These connectors are capable of handling cable diameters from 3.6 mm to 9.0 mm. Angled-PC F8 contact's main features are: – low insertion loss – high return loss – high stability over repeated matings – easy cleaning of the contacts – green colour identification – precision positioning guide – single mode fibre Technical Characteristics Characteristics Mating durability Damp heat steady state High temperature Low temperature Cable retention Average insertion loss fibre 9/125 µm Return loss fibre 9/125...

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ANGLED-PC F8 FIBRE OPTIC CONTACT-3

Connectors for F8 fibre optic contact FGG Straight plug, key (G) or keys (A...F, L and R), cable adaptor and nut for fitting a bend relief Note: The bend relief must be ordered separately. Two male fibre optic contacts FFS.F8.125.LCE30 (125µm) must be ordered separately EGG Fixed socket, nut fixing, key (G) or keys (A…F, L and R) Note: The bend relief must be ordered separately. Two female fibre optic contacts PSS.F8.125.LCE30 (125µm) must be ordered separately PHG Free socket, key (G) or keys (A…F, L and R), cable adapter and nut for fitting a bend relief Note: The bend relief must be ordered...

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ANGLED-PC F8 FIBRE OPTIC CONTACT-4

Alignment device for F8 fibre optic contact Part Number PSS.F8.290.NZZ Note: Alignment device should be ordered as replacement item. Tools DCS Polishing plate Part Number Polishing machine Seiko Type Maintenance tools DCS.F2.035.PN Alignment device tool Simple tool with two threaded end for installation/ extraction of the F8 contact alignment device. (dimensions of the tool are the same as for the F2 contact). For use with WST.KI.125.34 cleaning kit. Fibre optic cleaning kit of 2 cotton buds, 1 dry and 1 being soaked in IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) used for cleaning the fibre optic contacts. LEMO...

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