ADC Triaxial Camera Connectors ProAx - Manual (Page 4)

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ProAx ® Fiber Connector Series
ProAx ® Hybrid Fiber (HF) Connectors
Overview
The ProAx ® Hybrid Fiber (HF) Connectors are the industry’s first
field repairable, gender changeable, reliable, high-performance
connector designed to be as easy to use as ProAx triax
connectors. The ProAx HF is engineered to withstand tough
mobile environments with generous use of stainless steel on
wear surfaces, shuttered optics to prevent contamination and
accidents, and exclusive o-ring protection that provides an
IP68 rating without external protection boots. Moreover, the
ProAx HF connector offers far higher optical performance than
existing formats and supports newer high-data-rate demands.
Type
ADC
Designation Manufacturer
Cable Catalog
Number
Optical
Component
Signal
Component
Auxiliary
Component
Strength
Member
OD
(mm)
Hybrid
Fiber/
Copper
H9A
Argosy Image311
(2)
Singlemode
9µm Mode Field,
125µm Cladding
(2)
24 AWG
(4)
20 AWG
(1)
16 AWG
9.2
Belden 7804B
Draka SMPTE311M
Furukawa TV-OM-AMS
Furukawa TV-OM-CMR
Gepco HDC920
Gepco HDC920R
Mohawk M96040
H12A
Gepco HDC120P (2)
Singlemode
9µm Mode Field,
125µm Cladding
(2)
24 AWG
(2)
16 AWG
(1)
16 AWG
12 Furukawa TV-OM-HAMS
Mohawk M97938
Cable reference table.
For details, please contact cable manufacturer.
Features Benefits
Connector uses strength member of cable for •
improved pull strength
With 200 lbs pull force rating, internal fiber and •
copper connections are well protected
Copper and fiber sections of the connector are •
completely isolated to prevent the copper from
damaging the connector
Eliminates risk of damage to fiber components as •
these different materials are subjected to extreme
temperature ranges. Allows service to fiber or
copper components without affecting the other
Significantly higher mechanical reliability and •
durability than present format
Sturdy shell resists damage from normal handling. •
Less time worrying about “if” the connector will
work/mate.
Far higher optical reliability, durability, and •
performance than present format
Many more mating cycles than current standard. •
ProAx HF exceeds .25dB Insertion loss and -65dB
return loss
Meets and exceeds all functional optical and •
electrical requirements of 304M
Can be used for applications where multiple links •
are required. Significant optical budget savings
Common design for 310M and 311M •
cable types
Designed to fit existing standard cables. Flexible •
design allows for use of other cables
Power and auxiliary contacts are recessed in •
plug and jack connectors
Safety of operator. Protects operator from electrical •
shock, and contacts from getting damaged