HFBR-RXXYYYZ Series (POF)
HFBR-EXXYYYZ Series (POF)
HFBR-CXXYYYZ Series (POF)
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable and Accessories
for Versatile Link
Data Sheet
Cable Description
Features
The HFBR-C/R/EXXYYYZ series of plastic fiber optic cables
are constructed of a single step-index fiber sheathed
in a black polyethylene jacket. The duplex fiber consists
of two simplex fibers joined with a zipcord web.
• Compatible with Avago Versatile Link Family of connectors 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 (Type="R") and Extra Low Loss (Type="E")
cables comply with UL VW-1 flame retardant specification (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.
αR – ATTENUATION – dB/km
- High performance Extra Low Loss POF with 0.19
dB/m typical attenuation (-40°C to 85°C).
Applications
500
400
300
200
100
620
- Standard POF with 0.22 dB/m typical attenuation
(-40°C to 85°C)
640
660
680
700
λ – WAVELENGTH – nm
Figure 1. Typical POF attenuation vs. wavelength.
HFBR-RXXYYY fig p2
• 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 susceptibility
• High voltage isolation
Plastic Optical Fiber Specifications: HFBR-C/R/EXXYYYZ
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Recommended Storage
Temperature
Recommended Operating
Temperature
Recommended Installation
Temperature
(HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ)
Symbol
Min.
Max.
Unit
Ts
-55
+85
°C
(HFBR-CXXYYYZ)
Ts
-40
+70
°C
(HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ)
To
-40
+85
°C
(HFBR-CXXYYYZ)
To
0
+70
°C
(HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ)
Ti
-20
+70
°C
(HFBR-CXXYYYZ)
Ti
0
+70
°C
50
N
100
N
Short Term Tensile Force Single Channel
Dual Channel
FT
FT
Short Term Bend Radius
r
25
mm
Long Term Bend Radius
r
35
mm
Long Term Tensile Load
FT
1
Flexing
Note
1
2
3, 4
N
1000
Cycles
4, 8
UL VW-1 Flame Retardant
Mechanical/Optical Characteristics, TA = -40 to +85°C unless otherwise specified.
Symbol
Min.
Typ. [5]
Max.
Unit
Condition
aO
0.15
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
0.12
0.19
0.24
Parameter
Cable Attenuation
Source: 660nm LED, 0.5 NA
(HFBR-15xxZ)
Length:50m
Reference Attenuation
Source: 650nm, 0.5 NA
(monochrometer)
Length:50m
Commercial Cable,
Type "C"
Commercial Cable,
Type "C"
TA=-0°C to +70°C
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
0.46
0.47
0.50
>2 meters
0.94
1.00
1.06
mm
DJ
2.13
2.20
2.27
NA
DC
Diameter, Jacket
Propagation Delay Constant
dB/m
Standard Cable,
Type="R"
Numerical Aperture
Diameter, Core and Cladding
aR
l/v
5.0
Mass per Unit Length/Channel
Cable Leakage Current
IL
Refractive Index
Core
Cladding
n
mm
Simplex Cable
ns/m
Note 6
5.3
g/m
Without Connectors
12
nA
50 kV, = 0.3 meters
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 αR 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
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Plastic Fiber Connector Styles
Connector Description
Four connector styles are available 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 connectors are color coded to facilitate identification of transmitter 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 experience frequent and wide temperature cycling effects, the
cable/connector attachment can be strengthened with
an RTV adhesive (see Plastic Connectoring Instructions
for more detail). The connectors are made of a flame retardant VALOX UL94 V-0 material (UL file # E121562).
SIMPLEX CONNECTOR STYLES
HFBR-4501Z/4511Z – Simplex
, HFBR-4525Z
HFBR-4526Z
Duplex connectors provide convenient duplex cable
termination and are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion
into duplex configured modules. The duplex connector is
compatible with dual combinations of horizontal or vertical
Versatile Link components (e.g., two horizontal transmitters, two vertical receivers, a horizontal transmitter with a
horizontal receiver, etc.). The duplex non-latching connector is available in parchment, off-white (HFBR-4506Z).
HFBR-4516Z – Duplex Latching
DUPLEX
CRIMP RING
The simplex connector provides a quick and stable connection for applications that require a component-toconnector 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
HFBR-4525Z
The simplex latching connector is designed for rugged
applications requiring a greater retention force — 80 Newtons ( 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. Misalignment 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 (HFBR4503Z) or blue (HFBR-4513Z).
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DUPLEX CONNECTOR STYLES
HFBR-4506Z – Duplex
HFBR-4526Z
The duplex latching connector is designed for rugged
applications requiring greater retention force than the
nonlatching duplex connector. 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
components. 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 HFBR4501Z/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 connectors. The adapters are available in gray (HFBR-4505Z) and
blue (HFBR-4515Z). This adapter is not compatible with
POF duplex, POF simplex latching, or HCS connectors.
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
HFBR-4505Z/4515Z
Adapter
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 connected and disconnected from transmitter and receiver modules.
2. Recommended nut torque is 0.57 N-m.
Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics
TA = -40 to +85°C, Unless Otherwise Specified.
Parameter
Part Number
Symbol
Min.
Typ.[1]
Max.
Units
Temp. °C
Note
Retention Force,
Connector to
Versatile Link Transmit
ters and Receivers
Simplex,
FR-C 7 8 N +25 2
HFBR-4501Z/4511Z
3
-40 to +85
Duplex,
HFBR-4506Z
Duplex Latching, 50
80 +25
HFBR-4516Z
15
-40 to +85
Tensile Force,
Connector to Cable
Simplex,
HFBR-4501Z/4511Z
Simplex Latching,
HFBR-4503Z/4513Z
8.5
22
Duplex, HFBR-4506Z
14
35
Duplex Latching,
HFBR-4516Z
14
35
Adapter Connector
to Connector Loss
HFBR-4505Z/4515Z with
HFBR-4501Z/4511Z
αCC
0.7
1.5
Retention Force
Connector to Adapter
HFBR-4505Z/4515Z with
HFBR-4501Z/4511Z
FR-B 7 8 N
Insertion Force,
Connector to Versatile
Link Transmitters and
Receivers
Simplex,
HFBR-4501Z/4511Z
Simplex Latching,
HFBR-4503Z/4513Z
16
35
Duplex, HFBR-4506Z
13
46
Duplex Latching
HFBR-4516Z
22
51
Simplex Latching, 47
80 +25
HFBR-4503Z/4513Z
11
-40 to +85
7
12
4
+25
-40 to +85
FT 8.5 22 N
2.8
dB
25
FI 8 30 N
3
4, 5
6
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 αCC for 0°C to +70°C temperature range. Typical value of αCC is at +25°C.
5. Factory polish or field polish per recommended procedure.
6. Destructive insertion force was typically at 178 N (40 lb.).
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Step-by-Step Plastic Cable Connectoring Instructions
The following step-by-step guide describes how to terminate 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 accomplished with the Avago
HFBR-4593Z Polishing Kit, consisting of a Polishing Fixture,
600 grit abrasive paper and 3 µm pink lapping film (3M
Company, OC3-14). The connector can be used immediately after polishing.
Materials needed for plastic fiber termination are:
1. Avago Plastic Optical Fiber Cable (Example: HFBRRUS500Z, HFBR-RUD500Z, HFBR-EUS500Z, or HFBREUD500Z)
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 separated 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
approximately 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.
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Step 2
Place the crimp ring and connector 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 connector, 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
connectors and duplex connector crimp rings cannot be
used with simplex connectors because of size differences.
The simplex crimp has a dull luster appearance; the duplex
ring is glossy and has a thinner wall.
Step 4
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 polishing fixture can be used to polish
two simplex connectors or simplex latching connectors
simultaneously, 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.
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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 improvement 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 Connectors and Accessories
Plastic Optical Fiber Connectors
HFBR-4501Z
HFBR-4511Z
HFBR-4503Z
HFBR-4513Z
HFBR-4506Z
HFBR-4516Z
HFBR-4505Z
HFBR-4515Z
Gray Simplex Connector/Crimp Ring
Blue Simplex Connector/Crimp Ring
Gray Simplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring
Blue Simplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring
Parchment Duplex Connector with Crimp Ring
Gray Duplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring
Gray Adapter (Bulkhead/Feedthrough)
Blue Adapter (Bulkhead/Feedthrough)
Plastic Optical Fiber Accessories
HFBR-4522Z
HFBR-4525Z
HFBR-4526Z
HFBR-4593Z
HFBR-4597Z
500 HFBR-0500 Products Port Plugs
1000 Simplex Crimp Rings
500 Duplex Crimp Rings
Polishing Kit (one polishing tool, two pieces 600 grit
abrasive paper, and two pieces 3 µm pink lapping film)
Plastic Fiber Crimping Tool
Ordering Guide for POF Cable
Cable Length Tolerances:
For Example:
The plastic cable length tolerances are: +10%/-0%.
HFBR-RUD500Z is a Standard Attenuation, Unconnectored,
Duplex, 500 meter cable.
NOTE: By convention, pre-connectored simplex POF cables have gray and blue colored connectors on the opposite ends of the same fiber; although oppositely colored, the connectors are mechanically identical. Duplex
POF cables with duplex connectors use color- coded
markings on the duplex fiber cable to differentiate between the channel.
HFBR-RLS001Z is a Standard Attenuation, Latching Simplex
Connectored, Simplex, 1 meter cable.
HFBR-RMD010Z is a Standard Attenuation, Standard Duplex Connectored, Duplex, 10 meter cable.
HFBR-RMD100Z is a Standard Attenuation, Standard Duplex Connectored, Duplex, 100 meter cable.
HFBR-
Z
Cable Code
ROHS Compliant
C = Commercial POF
R = Standard Attenuation POF
E = Extra Low Loss POF
Length Code
Connector Code
U = Unconnectored
N = Standard Simplex Connectors
L = Latching Simplex Connectors
M = Standard Duplex Connectors
T = Latching Duplex Connectors
(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
Channel Code
S = Simplex Cable
D = Duplex Zipcord Cable
Note: Not all possible combinations reflect available part numbers.
Please contact your local Avago representative for a list of current available cable part numbers.
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Connector Applications
Attachment to Avago Versatile Link Fiber Optic Components
Bulkhead Feedthrough or Panel Mounting for HFBR-4501Z/4511Z Simplex Connectors
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Versatile Link Mechanical Dimensions
Fiber Optic Cable Dimensions
1.0 POF
(0.039)
0.230 HCS
(0.009)
HFBR-4505Z (Gray)/4515Z (Blue) Adapters
Bulkhead Feedthrough with Two HFBR-4501Z/4511Z Connectors
All dimensions in mm (inches).
All dimensions ±0.25 mm unless otherwise specified.
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Panel Mounting – Bulkhead Feedthrough
Versatile Link Mechanical Dimensions, continued
HFBR-4516Z (Parchment) Duplex Latching Connector
HFBR-4506Z (Parchment) Duplex Connector
HFBR-4503Z (Gray)/4513Z (Blue) Simplex Latching Connector
HFBR-4501Z (Gray)/4511Z (Blue) Simplex Connector
All dimensions in mm (inches).
All dimensions ±0.25 mm unless otherwise specified.
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AV02-1508EN - March 28, 2012