Fibre Optic Connectors
GFOCA Hermaphroditic Connectors
Fibre Optic Connectors
| Rugged Field Deployable System Genderless Butt Joint Terminal Environmentally Sealed |
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![]() Hermaphroditic Cable Connector |
![]() Dust Cap |
![]() Terminus |
![]() Factory Terminated Fibre Optic Cable Spool |
| Single Mode |
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| Typical: 0.40dB; Maximum: 0.75dB |
| Multi Mode |
| Typical: 0.30dB; Maximum: 0.75dB |
| Assembly Dash Number | Fibre Size Core/Cladding* | A Dia. [microns] |
|---|---|---|
| 181-050-1255 | 9/125 (Singlemode) | 125.5 |
| 181-050-1260 | 9/125, 50/125, 62.5/125 | 126.0 |
| 181-050-1420 | 100/140 | 142.0 |
| * Consult factory for additional sizes | ||
| Component | Material/Finish |
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| Ferrule | Zirconia Ceramic |
| Terminus Assembly | Stainless Steel/Passivate |
| Spring | Stainless Steel/Passivate |
| Seal, O-ring | EPDM |
| Crimp Sleeve | Brass Alloy/Nickel |
| Shrink Tube | Polyolefin |
| 400 pounds minimum per EIA/TIA-455-6, 1 hour; applies to plug and strain relief receptacles |
| Plating Code | Material | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| G2* | Aluminium | Anodize, Hardcoat, Grey (Plug) |
| ZN | Aluminium | Zinc-Nickel, Olive Drab (Recp) (1000 Hour Salt Spray) |
| *RoHS Compliant | ||
| Component | Material/Finish |
|---|---|
| Insert Cap | Aluminium Alloy/Anodize |
| Strain Relief Sub Assy | Aluminium Alloy/Anodize Stainless Steel/Passivate |
| Bend Restrictor | Nylon |
| Dust Cover Lanyard | Stainless Steel/Coated |
| Seals | Fluorosilicone, Viton, Nitrile, Urethane |
| Other | Stainless Steel/Passivate |
| Glenair Part Number | Product Description |
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| 181-050 | Pin Terminus |
| 181-059 | Dummy Terminus |
| 180-116* | Plug Connector, Hermaphroditic, 4 Channel |
| 180-117* | Jam Nut Receptacle, 4 Channel |
| 180-125* | Square Flange Receptacle, 4 Channel |
| 180-127* | Jam Nut Receptacle, 4 Ch, Internal Mount |
| * Dust Covers supplied with Connectors when indicated in Part Number Development ** See fibre optic catalog for complete part number information | |
| Mating Durability |
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| 2000 Cycles per EIA/TIA-455-21 test requirements |
| Cable Diameter Accommodation |
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| .190" Minimum to .379" Maximum |
| Operating Temperature |
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| -46°C to +71°C |
| Storage Temperature |
| -55°C to +85°C |
| Cable Spool Operations |
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| GFOCA connectors are offered in pre-terminated field-deployable metal spools with M85045 style cable. Customer defined lengths are available up to 2000 metres, with no minimum order quantity. |
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