HDC Connector

Hardened Fusion Splice-On Connector

Fully Compatible OptiTap® Style Hardened Solution

The Swift HDC Connector provides the highest quality standards-based field-installable connector for hardened optical applications. This field-installable hardened solution is ideal for both new installations and emergency repairs and eliminates inventoried products in warehouses and on tech vehicles, reducing SKU’s and improving cash flow. The elimination of slack storage boxes reduces slack storage challenges and provides neatly organized cables on the pole that use only the cable you need.

5 applicable cables: 5.8 mm drop cable, 5.0 mm crop cable, 5.4 x 3.0 mm ROC drop cable, 8.1 x 4.5 mm SST drop cable

  • Environmentally robust to provide a reliable interface in the outside plant environment
  • Simplifies installation and maintenance in the FTTP(Fiber to the premises) network
  • Protects against extreme temperature, moisture, UV, chemical exposure and other harsh conditions
  • Provide cost savings by reducing wasted cable slack
  • Easily terminates in the field for onsite maintenance and performance-driven connections

HDC Connector Ordering Guide

PARAMETER INSERTION LOSS RETURN LOSS
Singlemode (OS1 & OS2) Typical 0.15dB, max. 0.30dB Min. 55dB (UPC), 65dB (APC)

 

TEST RESULT
Thermal age testing 85°C, 7 days 
 Thermal cycle test -40°C to +75°C, 7 days
Humidity aging test 75°C, 95% RH, 7 days, measurements every 6 hrs min.
Humidity/Condensation cycling test -10°C to +65°C. 90% ~ 100% RH, 7 days
Dry-out step 24 hrs @ 75°C, uncontrolled humidity
Post-condensation thermal cycle test -40°C to +75°C, 7 days
Vibration test 10 ~ 55 Hz, 45 Hz/min, 2 hours @ amplitude of 1.5mm X/Y/Z axis
Water resistance No water intrusion after 7 days, 10 ft water head
TEST RESULT
Flex test 8 flex cycles @ ±90°C, 4.5 kgf (-10 lbf) load, -30°C and 40°C
Flex test 10 torsion cycles @±90°C, -30°C and 40°C, twist 1 meter back
Proof test Plug/cap straight pull (0°), 20 kgf (44 lbf), 10 minutes
Plug/adapter straight pull (0°), 11.3 kgf (25 lbf), 60 seconds
Plug adapter side pull (90°), 6.8 kgf (15 lbf), 60 seconds 
Transmission with applied tensile load 0°C,  90°C, 135°C respectively, 4.5 kgf, 30 minutes 
Impact 5m drop 3 axes on rigid flat surface 
Durability 50 matings
Seal under load 7 days @ 23°C, 10 ft water head, 2.5 lb ~ 90°, no damage 
  • ROC drop dielectric cable 5.4 x 3.0mm with 900µm
  • SST-drop outdoor dielectric cable 8.1 x 4.5mm with 250µm or 900µm
  • Drop dielectric cable 5.0 x 2.0mm with 250µm

COMPATIBLE SPLICERS

The HDC Hardened Fusion Splice-On Connector is compatible with premium All-In-One fusion splicers KF4A-HDC and the K33A-HDC. 

 

 

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