46-4022 NEUTRIK SCDR Insulating cover for D-series panel connectors, black

Description

NEUTRIK OPTICALCON DUO - Rugged LC Duplex Fibre Connector System

The opticalCON DUO system is designed around the duplex LC optical connector plus, optionally, four copper conductors, housed in a ruggedised latching body.They are suitable for point-to-point or camera connection use in extreme environments such as touring, rental and outside broadcast. The cable connectors are supplied pre-assembled only, onto a choice of fibre or fibre/copper hybrid cables. The chassis connectors act as a feed-through and may be mated with at the front with Neutrik opticalCON DUO leads for harsh applications, or standard single or duplex LC leads for simple patching. The chassis connector rear accepts standard single or duplex LC connectors and has solder cup termination for copper conductors.

Fibres within both chassis and cable connectors are protected from dirt when unmated by integral, automatic, sealing-shutters with silicone gaskets, which lift when the connectors are mated. The shutters also block laser emission, should a source be left switched on inadvertently. Connector housings have an extremely hard-wearing ruthenium, dark bronze coloured, finish.

Multimode (MM), 50/125 micron, PC style assemblies are available as well as singlemode (SM), 9/125 micron, assemblies, in either PC or APC style. Please note that LC cables fitted to the rear of the chassis connector MUST match the mating opticalCON DUO assembly type. Connections between MM 50 micron and either 62.5 micron or other fibre sizes may cause losses of 3dB or more.

Environment:

Whilst not fully compatible with the SMPTE 304M standard, opticalCON DUO is suitable for indoor (studio) camera links in dry, pollution-free environments according to Pollution degree 1 (dry non-conductive conditions etc).

Voltage for camera applications

opticalCON DUO adheres to IEC 60664-1: SMPTE types are suitable for camera systems of up to 400V DC or 250V AC, overvoltage category 1, provided the camera system has an over-voltage cut-out circuit and requires only basic insulation. SMPTE type chassis connectors must be earthed via their grounding contacts and it is recommended that all solder connections to the chassis connector be protected by silicone sleeving.

Cable Connectors

The ruggedised, all-metal connector body houses two fibre ends and has a simple push-to-latch mating action; a pull-to-release outer sleeve allows un-mating. It incorporates a heavy-duty cable retention mechanism which attaches to the aramid yarn or braid screen within the cable. In addition to the automatic sealing shutters, a rubber protective cap is fitted for use when unmated. When mated the connection is environmentally sealed up to IP65 (see chassis connector sealing options). A special SMPTE cable version is available for broadcast applications, incorporating a cable screen and steel strengthening-wire termination points. Inserts are colour-coded to indicate multimode (black), singlemode (blue) and singlemode APC (green).

Note: Cable connectors are pre-assembled onto cable and are not available as individual components.

Cable Assemblies

2M, 2S, 2SA - opticalCON DUO cable, MM or SM

This is a two-fibre, lightweight mobile field cable with rugged PUR jacket and excellent cable retention due to its aramid yarn wrap. Available in multimode (2M), singlemode (2S) or APC (2SA) styles, suitable for demanding audio and broadcast application.

4MY - opticalCON DUO - 4 channel Y-split cable, MM

This has four multimode fibres in a single jacket with a Y-split and two opticalCON DUO connectors at each end. Excellent cable retention and wear resistance is offered by an internal aramid yarn layer and black PUR outer jackets. It is suitable for high bandwidth audio and video or additional control or data signal transmission, where a typical send and return two-pole run is not sufficient.

2M-4S75 - opticalCON DUO hybrid field cable, MM

An extra rugged hybrid cable with two multimode fibres and four 0.75mm sq. copper conductors, this has a strength member and aramid yarn for cable retention. This lightweight and robust hybrid is an optimised design for opticalCON DUO termination, most suitable for powered audio and video applications.

2S-S1, 2SA-S1 - opticalCON DUO SMPTE type cable, SM

A SMPTE type cable with two singlemode (2S) or APC (2SA) fibres, two AWG16 (10A) stranded copper conductors, on pins 1 and 4, and two AWG24 (6A) conductors on pins 2 and 3, this has an overall braided copper shield and stainless steel strength-member terminated within the connector. Chassis connector NO2-4FDW-1(-R) with a terminated ground contact must be used for high voltage camera applications.

2S-S5, 2SA-S5 opticalCON DUO low voltage camera hybrid cable, SM

This lightweight, ultra-flexible hybrid cable with two singlemode (2S) or APC (2SA) fibres, two AWG16 (10A) stranded copper conductors on pins 1 and 4, has an aramid yarn cable retention. It is suitable for low voltages up to 50V AC and is optimised for broadcast camera link systems such as ENG / SNG, camera adapter systems, camera cranes and powered drop-down converters. A 40cm drum can hold up to 150m of cable weighing 15kg, equivalent to a 60cm drum of conventional SMPTE weighing 32kg.

Fibre assemblies are supplied either on an air-spool, in special opticalCON cases, or on an appropriate sized Schill cable-drum with cable-tail support-flange arms and 'docking' panel connector, depending on length and series of cable. Generally however, any lengths beyond 25 metres will be supplied on the Schill cable-drum.
Popular cable lengths are listed, custom lengths or configurations are available to special order.

For technical data concerning the optical fibres please refer to 'Product resources' on the individual web page for the item at www.canford.co.uk.

Panel Connectors

The chassis connector acts as a 'feed-through' and accepts a conventional LC-Duplex MM or SM connector to the rear. It has integral, automatic, sealing-shutters with silicone gaskets to protect the fibre ends and block laser emissions when unmated.

The connectors must be mounted on the front of cases, bulkheads or panels in a standard Neutrik 'D' cut-out and offer IP 52 sealing when mated. If mounting in a 'Universal Connection Panel', it is strongly recommended that the connectors are spaced alternately (horizontally) with blanking-plates, to allow sufficient access to the cable connector latching sleeve.
A sealing gasket may be fitted behind the connector flange where environmental sealing up to IP65, when mated, is required. Three colour-coded gaskets are included and although not required for sealing in wallbox, tailgate or termination panel applications, where the panels themselves are not sealed, the gaskets provide easy colour identification of the fibre mode; multimode (black), singlemode (blue) or singlemode APC (green).

Note: The sealing gaskets are larger than the connector flange making them unsuitable for use on panels with designation strips and / or conventional 'D' cut-out separation (16 cut-outs in a 19 inch panel).

Dedicated, 2U, flat or angled panels are available, to accommodate up to 8 connectors with gaskets. See 'Canford Tailgate and Wallbox Panels - Fibre'. Modular 1U and 3U angled-panel systems are also available, see 'Neutrik D series Z-panels'.
Additional NDO dummy plugs are also recommended for chassis connectors when not in use.

NO2-4FDW, N02-4FDW-R

This chassis connector has four 6A, 50V AC, rated solder contacts and one LC-Duplex feedthrough socket.

NO2-4FDW-1, N02-4FDW-1-R - SMPTE type

These chassis connectors have two, 10A rated, solder contacts, in positions 1 and 4, and two, 6A rated, contacts, in positions 2 and 3, all rated at 50V AC, or up to 400V DC or 250V AC. See 'Voltage for camera applications', above. Each has one LC-Duplex feedthrough socket and a shell ground contact for SMPTE type cable shield.

Couplers

These allow opticalCON DUO cables to be joined inline. Three types are available, all are fully wired with four copper wires of 0.75mm sq. in addition to the two fibres. They are IP65 rated when mated.

Accessories

SCDX - Hinged Cover

These seal unmated 'D' size chassis connectors from water, dust and dirt and are rated at IP54. They are coloured to allow fibre mode coding.

NDO - Dummy Plug

Can be fitted into unused chassis sockets to avoid miss-wiring and protect against dust.

SCDR - Rear Cover

This soft plastic cover fits the rear end of several D-size chassis connectors including opticalCON DUO. It is used to protect the gap between connector and cable. The protection cover works with all common wires, cables and fibres, simply cut off the cover end to the required diameter.

FOCD-CLETOP-S-B - Cleaning Tool - For cable connectors

This dry wiping-tape tool has an extended nose that cleans the fibre end without the need to disassemble the connector. Clean tape is automatically fed before each use.

FOCD-SFM-125 - Cleaning Tool - For chassis connectors

This dry wiping-tape tool cleans the fibre end once the LC connector has been removed from the opticalCON DUO chassis. Clean tape is automatically fed before each use.