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- Accepts
cleaved and non-cleaved fiber
- Quickly
test fiber without terminating
- Internal replaceable cartridge filled with optical coupling
compound
- Low
insertion loss and reflectance
- No
dipping, messy applicators or external reservoirs to fill
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Reusable
- LiteLOCK® Technology
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Testing bare fiber just got a lot easier and faster. The Divot™
Bare Fiber Adapter (Alignment Device) accepts cleaved and non-cleaved fiber,
requires only 3/4” of bare fiber exposed and has a typical insertion loss
of less than 0.5 dB when using cleaved fiber. No messy gel applicators or
reservoirs to fill. Simply strip your fiber and insert.
Designed to
quickly connect to unterminated (bare fiber) for testing, servicing or
communication requirements. The Divot™ device is ready to use right out of
the box. All you have to do is connect the patch cable to your test equipment
and insert bare fiber into the end of the Divot™ module. Preparation of
the bare fiber is easy. Simply strip and clean a few inches of fiber down to
125uM cladding, leaving approximately 3/4” of bare fiber exposed. Insert
the bare fiber into the Divot™ module until it stops. Connections are
suitable for many testing applications with results similar to a standard
terminated piece of fiber.
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How it
works
The bare fiber when inserted into the Divot™ Module, goes
through a cartridge which is filled with an optical coupling compound. The
compound is applied to the end of the fiber as it passes through the cartridge,
then enters into a custom ferrule which has a small divot on the end. The divot
creates a small cavity at the end of the ferrule which retains the optical
coupling compound from the inserted bare fiber end. The bare fiber is then
mated to a precisely aligned ferrule on the patch cable resulting in a quick,
low loss connection suitable for most testing applications.
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Replaceable
Cartridges
The Divot™ Module can be easily disassembled in
order to replace the internal cartridge. Every insertion of bare fiber will use
a small amount of coupling compound from the cartridge. A cartridge will
typically result in a minimum of 500 insertions. To replace a cartridge, simply
disconnect the patch cable from the universal LiteLOCK® interface by
rotating the dial to the left. Unscrew and remove the end cap on the module to
expose the OCC (Optical Coupling Compound) Cartridge. Pull the cartridge out of
the sleeve and replace with a new cartridge. Screw the end cap back onto the
module. Insert the the connector with the red boot on the patch cable into the
universal LiteLOCK®interface and rotate the dial to the right to
secure.
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Maintenance
The
Divot™ Module can be easily disassembled for cleaning or maintenance.
Occasionally you may have to clean the ferrule on the patch cable and the
ferrule in the Divot™ Module. The Divot™ ferrule assembly can be
totally removed and cleaned or immersed in alcohol. If fiber happens to break
off inside the ferrule assembly, clean-out wire is supplied to remove any
debris. The patch cable connected to the Divot™ Module should be cleaned
periodically to maintain optimum performance. Over time, especially if
inserting non-cleaved fiber, the patch cable mated to the Divot™ module
will wear and need to be replaced. Additional cables and cartridges are
available as accessories.
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| Parts
Included |
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- Divot Module
(A) with Patch Cable (B)
- OCC
Replacement Cartridges (C)
- Clean-out
Wire (D)
- Carry Case
(E)
- Dust Cap for
end of OCC cartridge when loaded in Divot Module (not shown)
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| Specifications |
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Fiber
Types
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Singlemode 9/125um,
Singlemode 9/80um,
Multimode 62.5/125um or Multimode 50/125um |
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| Cable
length |
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1 Meter |
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| Connector
Styles |
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FC. ST®, SC,
FC/APC, SC/APC, LC |
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| Number of
insertions (Typical) |
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1000 min.
(500 min. per cartridge, 2 cartridges
included) |
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Insertion
loss
(Typical) |
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<0.5 dB
(with cleaved fiber. uncleaved fiber
<0.8dB) |
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Back
Reflection
(Typical) |
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<45
dB |
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| Case
Dimensions |
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6.50" [L] x 4.50"
[W] x 1.50" [H] |
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| Operating
temp. |
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10° to 30°
C |
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| Weight |
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6 oz. |
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SINGLEMODE 9/125
