OptiMo® Field-Installable Products
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The HighProductivity
Fiber-Optic
Connector
for HighPerformance
Networks
Start with productivity, end with optical performance using Ortronics
OptiMo® field-installable connectors. Installing in just minutes—without
the hassles and mess of epoxy or the uncertainties of hand polishing—
OptiMo connectors are the fast way to terminate on site. Plus, excellent
performance makes OptiMo field-installable connectors the fast fit for any
application, right up through 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
S A V I N G S
A T
E V E R Y
S T E P
OptiMo field-installable connectors speed optical installation time. You’ll benefit from
high productivity — which translates directly into savings.
N O E P O X Y : Minimize the time, eliminate wasted consumables, and
the inconvenience of applying and curing epoxy and other adhesives.
OptiMo connectors terminate with a simple, proven opto-mechanical splice.
N O P O L I S H I N G : Our factory polished end-face provides
optimum geometry for low insertion loss, low reflectance, and high
bit rate transmission.
M I N I M U M T O O L S : Our compact and economical tool kit
contains all the common tools necessary to complete termination,
including our unique “third hand” tool.
N O C A P I T A L E Q U I P M E N T: With OptiMo field-installable connectors,
you don’t need curing ovens, UV light sources, or polishing machines.
You can terminate anywhere without worrying about power
sources or charging batteries.
F A S T I N S T A L L A T I O N : Terminate fibers in about a minute—much
faster than epoxy-style connectors. Our fiber holder serves as a third hand,
making it even easier to achieve quality results fast.
R E D U C E D T R A I N I N G : The easy-to-learn, straightforward
termination procedure means training is accomplished quickly and efficiently.
Since the procedure is not craft dependent, even new installers get high-quality,
consistent results from the start.
P E R F O R M A N C E
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OptiMo field-installable connectors don’t sacrifice performance for convenience.
C E R A M I C F E R R U L E : Ortronics OptiMo technology uses a precision
ceramic ferrule for durability, temperature stability, and scratch resistance.
F A C T O R Y- P R E P A R E D E N D - F A C E : Under controlled
manufacturing conditions, Ortronics OptiMo technology creates a precision
finish at the tip of each connector, with optimum end-face geometry for
maximum performance. This ensures excellent optical transmission and
eliminates the risk of error resulting from hand polishing in the field.
CLEAVE THE FIBER
S I N G L E M O D E O R M U L T I M O D E : Connectors are available for
singlemode, 50/125-µm multimode, and 62.5/125-µm multimode fiber.
1 0 G I G A B I T R E A D Y : 10 Gigabit applications push the performance
envelope in optical interconnections. OptiMo 50/125 connectors use an
enhanced-fiber stub—the same fiber recommended for 10 Gigabit
applications by TIA/EIA-568-B.3-1. Connectors are available for singlemode,
50/125-µm multimode, and 62.5/125-µm multimode fiber.
INSERT THE FIBER
R E L I A B L E : Unique hex crimp prevents torsional fatigue of the glass fiber.
Interferometric inspections of the
end-face ensure that apex, radius of
curvature, and fiber protrusion/undercut
meet the exacting tolerances required
for optimum performance, low loss,
and minimum reflectance.
PULL THE PIN
CRIMP
A convenient tool kit holds all tools
required for a high-quality termination.
If you are already outfitted with fiber tools,
an upgrade kit provides an economical
path to OptiMo field-installable connectors.
Termination of OptiMo fieldinstallable connectors is
straightforward. Simply strip
the fiber and cable, cleave the
fiber, inspect the fiber, insert it
into the connector, and pull the
pin. Our unique “third hand”
tool streamlines the process.
Materials
Ferrule
Body
Zirconia/ceramic
High-impact plastic
Specifications
Style
Fiber Types
Insertion Loss
Reflectance
Durability
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Cable Retention
LC, SC or ST
900-µm buffered or jacketed. See chart below for jacketed fiber conversion kits
0.3 dB (typical)
-30 dB typical (multimode), -40 dB minimum (singlemode)
500 mating cycles (<0.3 dB change multimode, <0.2 dB singlemode)
-40˚ to 40˚C (-40° to 104˚F)
0˚ to 55˚C (32˚ to 131˚F)
TIA/EIA-568-B.3
Ordering Information
Connectors
Item
Fiber (µm)
ST
ST
SC
SC
LC
LC
ST
SC
LC
50/125
62.5/125
50/125
62.5/125
50/125
62.5/125
Singlemode
Singlemode
Singlemode
Buffer Size (µm)
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
900
Part No.
Single
OR-205KAS9EA-50T
OR-205KAS9EA-62
OR-205KAS9FA-50T
OR-205KAS9FA-62
OR-205KAS9GA-50T
OR-205KAS9GA-62
OR-205KAS9EA-09
OR-205KAS9FA-09
OR-205KAS9GA-09
25 Pack
OR-205KAS9EB-50T
OR-205KAS9EB-62
OR-205KAS9FB-50T
OR-205KAS9FB-62
OR-205KAS9GB-50T
OR-205KAS9GB-62
OR-205KAS9EB-09
OR-205KAS9FB-09
OR-205KAS9GB-09
Conversion Kits for Jacketed Fiber
Item
ST
SC
LC
Description
Used for ST installation on 2.4 to 3.0 jacketed fiber
Used for SC installation on 2.4 to 3.0 jacketed fiber
Used for LC installation on 2.0 jacketed fiber
Part No.
OR-20500236
OR-20500237
OR-20500267
Description
Contains all tools necessary for complete OptiMo LC, ST
and SC terminations: contractor bag, jacket strip tool,
“nick-free” buffer strip tool, tweezers, waste bottle,
marker pen, scissors,“third hand” tooling, microscope,
fiber cleave tool, hex crimp tool w/die,
LC, ST and SC Installation Instructions
Same as OR-85400000-1, without cleave tool, crimp tool,
or “nick free” buffer strip tool
Same as OR-85400000-1, without fiber cleave tool
Same as OR-85400000-1, without “nick-free”
buffer strip tool
Same as OR-85400000-1, without crimp tool
Part No.
OR-854A00000-1
Termination Kits
Item
Full Termination Kit
Basic Kit
Upgrade Kit 2
Upgrade Kit 3
Upgrade Kit 4
OR-854A00000-0
OR-854A00000-2
OR-854A00000-3
OR-854A00000-4
Individual Tools and Accessory Items
Item
Installation Tooling
Fiber Cleaver
Miller-type Buffer Strip Tool
“Nick-Free” Buffer Strip Tool
Inspection Microscope
Crimp Tool with Die
Cleaning Accessories
ST Installation Manual
SC Installation Manual
LC Installation Manual
Description
Clamp and holder for LC, ST and SC*
Cleave tool with proper cleave length stop*
Buffer strip tool
Buffer strip tool
Cleave inspection scope*
Crimp tool*
Pre-moistened alcohol wipes (80 count), marker
Part No.
OR-60300126
OR-60300123
OR-60300124
OR-60300127
OR-60300128
OR-60300125
OR-854A00001
OR-71601376
OR-71601377
OR-71601416
*Recommended for OptiMo system
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OptiMo Rev. 1 06/04