Molex Optical Industrial Assemblies and Adapters

Ideal for harsh outdoor applications, Molex Optical Industrial Assemblies ensure compatibility with other compliant connector systems and deliver easy mating with virtually any active device.

Features

• Housing is NEMA 6P and IP67 rated.
• Plastic and metal housing options for LC plug connectors and panel-mount adapters. Metal body LC connectors have been tested to GR-486: salt and fog exposure for extreme elements.
• Utilizes an industry-standard (ODVA compliant) connector and adapter.
• Three-axis (x, y and z) internal float incorporated in the LC duplex version.
• Sealed panel feed-through design versions (ODVA-compliant options available) with panel nut located inside the enclosure.
• Panel-mount adapter option for plug connector to mate directly to a transceiver.
• Available for use with single mode and multimode fiber.
• Bayonet-style positive mechanical latch.
• Broad temperature range (-40 to +85°C).
• Cable assemblies are 100% optically tested before shipmen.

Benefits

• Provides dust and moisture protection. Can be used in many harsh environments
• Provides design flexibility to meet a variety of harsh environment demands
• Ensures performance and compatibility with other compliant connector systems
• Allows end users to connect virtually any SFP active device
• Offers simple installation, internal panel-nut location provides tamper-proof and environmental protection (competition's panel nut is outside enclosure, risking seal to be broken via tampering)
• Reduces cabling in box, minimizes link loss
• Works with most common fiber types
• Enables easy installation and removal in tight quarters
• Ideal for outdoor (and indoor) applications
• Ensures high-performance assemblies out of the bag

Applications

• Telecommunications
  • Remote Radio Head (RRH) � LTE Applications
  • FTTx
  • Outdoor System Connections
  • CATV
• Industrial Automation
  • System Controls
  • Monitoring
  • High Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFO) Areas

Military

Medical

Other Markets

• Rugged Test Equipment
• Mobile Broadcasting or Audio-Visual Equipment
• Food Processing Plants
• Security / Disaster Response
• Low Spark or No Spark Zones (Oil and Gas Mining)

See also:
Molex Optical Industrial Assemblies and Adapters (.pdf) for more product information, specifications, applications and ordering information.