Fiber Optical Networking

Fiber optic adapter or fiber optic coupler is a medium component, designed to connect two fiber optic cables together. A fiber-optic adapter allows fiber-optic cables to be attached to each other singly or in a large network, allowing many devices to communicate at once. Adapters come in versions to connect single fibers together (simplex), two fibers together (duplex), or sometimes four fibers together (quad). Optical adapters are widely uses in light distribution frame(ODF), the optical fiber communications equipment, the measuring appliance and so on.

Fiber Optic Adapter Specifications:
Insertion Loss Durability Operating Temperature: -40 to + 80°C;
Low insertion loss and back reflection loss;
High precision alignment;
Telcordia, ANSI, TIA/EIA, NTT and JIS compliance.

The fiber optic adapters are many types because of the diversity of the connectors. The fiber optic adapters are available in simplex, duplex and quad (for some types like LC and MU) configurations and with FC, SC, ST, LC, MT-RJ, MU, and more types, type MT-RJ is for use with fiber modem applications. According to the fiber connector types that the adapters used to connect there are standard fiber optic adapter and hybrid fiber optic adapter. Besides, there are also bare fiber optic adapter used to connect with the bare optical fibers directly.

Standard Fiber Optic Adapter
Standard fiber optic adapters are simplex, duplex and quad (for some types like LC and MU) structures, they are female to female type, used to link fiber optic connectors, typically they are with ceramic sleeves, fit for both single mode and multimode fiber optic connections.

Hybrid Fiber Optic Adapter
Fiber optic adapters are typically connecting cables with similiar connectors (SC to SC, LC to LC, etc.). Some adapters, called “hybrid”, accept different types of connectors (ST to SC, LC to SC, etc.). A hybrid connector can be designed to fit any two types of fiber-optic cables together. When the connectors have differing ferrule sizes (1.25mm to 2.5mm), as found in LC to SC adapters, the adapters are significantly more expensive because of a more complicated design/manufacturing process.

Fiber optic adapter are used in fiber optic connection, the typical use is to provide a cable to cable fiber connection. Connecting two cables together can allow two devices to communicate from a distance through a direct connection with the fiber-optic line. These simple types of adapters are often referred to as mating sleeves because they allow two cables to connect to one another. Some of these common line to line connectors are also built to connect three or four cables together.

Fiber optic connectors are available in many different models. Each model works with a specific type of fiber optic cable. This makes it even more important for the user to be sure of the type of fiber optic cable he/she is working with in order to make a compatible connection. Fiber optic cables must also be installed properly to ensure that fiber optic cores line up with each other and allow light to pass through them.

Fiberstore offers a wide selection of connector adapter, including FC, SC, ST, LC, MT-RJ, MU, simplex, E2000, FC/APC,duplex, SC/APC, LC/APC, E2000/APC ,quad, mating sleeves, hybrid fiber optic adapters, single mode fiber optic adapters and multimode fiber optic adapters.

As we know, fiber identifier is an essential tool for fiber optic lossless installation and maintenance work, which can be used for both single mode and multimode optical fiber probing anywhere. In the fiber optic maintenance, installation, wiring and recovery period, we often need to find and isolate a specific optical fiber without interrupting the operations. By inject a 1310 or 1550 optical signals with specific modulated signal from one end into the optical fiber, with the fiber identify on the way to find it out. It can also used to indentify the traffic direction that indicated by LED with illumination. In the working process of the fiber indentify, use the appropriate chuck, firmly grip the bare fiber or pigtails into the testing area, turn on the tool to start testing. During this process, the fiber optic identifier won’t generate harm or damages to the fiber cable.

Why we need to the fiber identifier?
During out daily fiber optic maintenance work, we often need to cutover, splice or connect the fiber optic cables. In order to accurately detect the working conditions of the fiber core, we always need use an optical identifier to determine. If traffic is present on the fiber under test, an audible tone can be heard.

FiberStore, a reputable online stocking distributor of fiber optic tools and a complete range of fiber optic related products, has recently released a reliable and portable optical fiber identifier AFI400, which is specially designed for engineers and technicians that work in the construction and maintenance of optical fiber communication and optical fiber CATV systems. These AFI400 fiber identifier is idea to indentify excessive problem fibers (excessive loss, dark, live fiber) that may be caused by misalignment of mechanical splices or poor connections. This optimized device can indentifies multiple signal frequencies including 270HZ, 1Khz and 2Khz and used for testing H0.25, 0.25mm, 0.9mm, 3.0mm fiber. It operates at a wavelength range of 800nm to 1700nm and works. Powered by 2 units of 1.5V AA alkaline batteries, it can work at least ten hours on a full charge. Besides, the fiber chuck , with mechanical damping design, can ensure that no fiber damages occurred. Meantime, it has both sound and light alarm function and key lock function, making it easier and more comfortable to operate.

Features
Support to detect optical signals without disrupting traffic
Based on non-destructive technology
Indicate the signal direction in fiber
Detect a variety of optical tones, 270Hz, 1kHz and 2kHz
Build in visible fault locator 1mW or 10mW optional;
Battery low indication
Specifications
Working wavelength: 800-1700nm
Type identification signal CW, 270HZ ± 5%, 1KHZ ± 5%, 2KHZ ± 5%
Probe Model: Ø1mm InGaAs2pcs
Adapter type (mm) Ø 0.25 Ø 0.9/2.0/3.0 used for bare fiber pigtail
Signal direction: LED indicates
Optical frequency: 270Hz, 1KHz, 2KHz LED indicator shows
Batteries: Powered by 2 units of 1.5V AA alkaline batteries
Operating Temperature (° C) -10 ~ +60
Storage temperature (° C) -25 ~ +70

FiberStore is a global leader in research, development and manufacturing of high performance optical fiber tools and network equipment. For our optical fiber identifier, we provide one year warranty for that. You can also buy this AFI400 at a large quantity with the wholesale price. If you are the one have such requirement, why not contact us, I’m sure you will get good surprise on our product and service.

Article about fiber optic tool kits from FiberStore. Contents of Fiber optic connector termintaion, fiber optic fusion splicing, fiber optic test tool kits with the main functions.

Within the fiber optic market,fiber optic kiis regarded as extremely important and could be labeled into various groups which usually inlcudes all the kinds of resources that are required to finish a particular With the choices that you can effortlessly select the 1 per you will need. Getting these soluble fiber optic resources kits can also be not really a tough career, since there are numerous online shops, FiberStore among which is probably the most competent 1, marketing a myriad of dietary fiber optic tools packages such as optic splicing resources, dietary fiber optic testing equipment, fiber optic polishing tools and also dietary fiber optic cleaning equipment, and so forth. Purchasing a fiber optic tool kit isn’t a hard career as long as you’ve got selected a good online store. FiberStore is the thing that I’m glade in order to recommend, since almost obtain anything you requirement for your dietary fiber optic installment and also maintenance works together good quality. Besides, the cost of the particular products are always inexpensive and sensible.

Let’s go through some typical types of their fiber optic kits with the functions.

Fiber Connector Termination Tool kit

The fiber connector termination tool kit, FiberStore model FB-3601, also called universal connectorization epoxy tool kit. They include all the tools necessary for hand-polishing termination of epoxy optic connectors such as FC, SC, ST, LC, etc:

Fiber cable jacket stripper to remove outer jacket from optical cables

Fiber cable strippers to remove fiber coatings to expose the bare fiber cladding

Kevlar scissors KC-1 to cut the yellow strength member inside fiber jacket

Universal Connector Crimp Tool for FC, SC, ST, LC

Carbide Scribe Tool to scribe the bare fiber

EPO-TEK 353ND Epox for fixing the fiber inside the connector, Epoxy Application Syringe dispensing into the connector

Heat cure oven to cure the epoxy (either 220V or 110V)

Other misc. items for cleaning such as Kimwipes, Thermometer, Isopropyl alcohol, etc.

Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Tool Kit

FiberStore fiber fusion splicing tool kit HW-6300N is perfect for your fiber fusion splicing job. Content listed:

Fiber jacket stripper FS-5021 to remove outer jacket from optical cables

Fiber optic stripper CFS-2 to remove fiber coatings (900um tight buffer or 250um UV coating layer) to expose the bare fiber cladding

7” Lineman’s Pliers, 6” Bent nose Pliers and 6” Needle Node Pliers

Steel Wire Rope Cutter to cut the yellow strength member inside fiber jacket

High precision fiber cleaver

Other misc. items for cleaning such as Kimwipes, Screwdriver, Carrying Tool Case, etc.

FTTH Fiber Optic Test Tool Kit

The FTTH Fiber Optic Test Tool Kit FS-1001 is a kind of kit that including tools, testers, fiber cleaver and some other product that are very useful in the fiber optic installation and maintenance works, the items in it can cut, strip, test the fibers.

Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit

Fiber cleaner is highly recommended as a kind of very important tool for electrical manufactures. FiberStore fiber cleaning kit includes everything from lint free wipes to different types of swaps. They also include a type of fast drying, residue free cleaning solvent which remove organic and ionic soils.

With the exception of the several fiber optic instrument kits mentioned previously, FiberStore now offers some other fiber optic instrument packages including optical fiber construction, fiber optic polishing tool kit. Material within the kits possibly transformed just a little with no warning as time goes, if you are not sure before putting in an order, you can make contact with the sales to make a validate.

Source: FiberStore Fiber Optic Tool Kits Introduction

In the fiber optic industry, fiber optic kit is considered to be very important and can be classified into different categories which inlcudes all the types of tools that are required to finish a special With so options that you can easily choose the one per you need. Buying these fiber optic tools kits is also not a hard job, since there are so many online shops, FiberStore among which is one of the most qualified one, selling all kinds of fiber optic tools kits including optic splicing tools, fiber optic testing tools, fiber optic polishing tools and fiber optic cleaning tools, etc. Buying a fiber optic tool kit is not a hard job only if you have selected a good online shop. FiberStore is what I’d glade to recommend, because you can almost get whatever you need for your fiber optic installation and maintenance works with high quality. Besides, the price for the kits are always very cheap and reasonable.

Let’s go through some typical types of their fiber optic kits with the functions.

Fiber Connector Termination Tool kit
The fiber connector termination tool kit, FiberStore model FB-3601, also called universal connectorization epoxy tool kit. They include all the tools necessary for hand-polishing termination of epoxy optic connectors such as FC, SC, ST, LC, etc:
Fiber cable jacket stripper to remove outer jacket from optical cables
Fiber cable strippers to remove fiber coatings to expose the bare fiber cladding
Kevlar scissors KC-1 to cut the yellow strength member inside fiber jacket
Universal Connector Crimp Tool for FC, SC, ST, LC
Carbide Scribe Tool to scribe the bare fiber
EPO-TEK 353ND Epox for fixing the fiber inside the connector, Epoxy Application Syringe dispensing into the connector
Heat cure oven to cure the epoxy (either 220V or 110V)
Other misc. items for cleaning such as Kimwipes, Thermometer, Isopropyl alcohol, etc.
Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Tool Kit
FiberStore fiber fusion splicing tool kit HW-6300N is perfect for your fiber fusion splicing job. Content listed:
Fiber jacket stripper FS-5021 to remove outer jacket from optical cables
Fiber optic stripper CFS-2 to remove fiber coatings (900um tight buffer or 250um UV coating layer) to expose the bare fiber cladding
7” Lineman’s Pliers, 6” Bent nose Pliers and 6” Needle Node Pliers
Steel Wire Rope Cutter to cut the yellow strength member inside fiber jacket
High precision fiber cleaver
Other misc. items for cleaning such as Kimwipes, Screwdriver, Carrying Tool Case, etc.

FTTH Fiber Optic Test Tool Kit
The FTTH Fiber Optic Test Tool Kit FS-1001 is a kind of kit that including tools, testers, fiber cleaver and some other product that are very useful in the fiber optic installation and maintenance works, the items in it can cut, strip, test the fibers.

Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit
Fiber cleaner is highly recommended as a kind of very important tool for electrical manufactures. FiberStore fiber cleaning kit includes everything from lint free wipes to different types of swaps. They also include a type of fast drying, residue free cleaning solvent which remove organic and ionic soils.

Except for the several fiber optic tool kits mentioned above, FiberStore also provides some other fiber optic tool kits including optical fiber construction, fiber optic polishing tool kit. contents in the kits maybe changed a little without notice as time goes, if you are not sure about before placing an order, you can make contact with the sales to make a confirm.

Ethernet to serial converter allows large quantities of information to be transferred through each serial port coupled with a fast Ethernet connection. The increased control and automation of serial over ethernet converter, through your existing network infrastructure, can help you reduce your costs and improve efficiency, yet smart enough for any office environment.

Key Features Of Ethernet To Serial Converter:

Cable replacement using serial-Ethernet;
Have virtual COM ports connect PC/servers to remote serial devices over Ethernet;
Communicate to multiple serial devices at the same time across a network;
Use serial-Ethernet to replace existing serial dial-up modem connections;
Manage the serial console port on remote equipment (Servers, routers, switches, etc) over Ethernet or through out of band connections;
Use serial-Ethernet to connect serial PLCs to Ethernet;
Connect serial signage equipment over Ethernet with serial-Ethernet adapters.

All serial converters feature a minimum of an Ethernet port and software-selectable RS232/422/485 serial interfaces, and meet IEC safety (IEC 60950-1) and EMC (EN 61000) standards. They support various protocols for serial data transmission including Modbus/TCP, raw serial data over UTP, IPv4 and IPv6. The 4 and 8 port RS422/485 devices, as with the rest of the range, will enable connection across a network with no loss of reliability or signal integrity. The Port3 connector signal level is of RS485 or RS232. This port can be stated as a general CPU module communication port and utilized for peripheral applications.

One of the major differences between RS232 Modem and RS422/RS485 is the signaling mode. RS232 is unbalanced while RS422/RS485 is balanced. An unbalanced signal is represented by a single signal wire where a voltage level on that one wire is used to transmit/receive binary 1 and 0: it can be considered a push signal driver. On the other hand, a balanced signal is represented by a pair of wires where a voltage difference is used to transmit/receive binary information: sort of a push-pull signal driver. In short, unbalanced voltage level signal travels slower and shorter than a balanced voltage difference signal.

RS485 converter is sometimes termed as RS485 Multidrop LAN since it can connect several devices in a LAN network environment. These devices are all connected to a single pair wire. Transmit and receive share the same two wires.

Serial to LAN bridge mode allowing transparent bridging of serial devices over LAN, using the 3 Mbps fast UART. Full Internet controller mode allows a simple microcontroller to use the module’s protocol and application capabilities to perform complex Internet operations such as e-mail, FTP, SSL, embedded web server and others. It also acts as a firewall, providing a security gap between the application and the network. PPP modem emulation mode allows existing modem designs currently using PPP to connect transparently over LAN.

With robust metal housings and fanless cooling, the converters are claimed to offer features and benefits to suit applications such as discrete manufacturing, processing operations, power generation and distribution, and building automation. Fiberstore is a leader manufacturer in serial connectivity, has introduced RS422 converter/ RS485 converter versions of their 4 and 8 port Ethernet to serial products. As with all our Ethernet to Serial port devices, these new products are designed to provide easy, fast and reliable connections between networked computers and devices with serial ports- be it across the desk or across the world.