Fiber Optic Connector

[Atlascycle]

Is there anyone that can identify this Fiber optic connector? We had an incident with our Readout on our optical comparator at my day job and it tore the fiber out of the connector.

 

[Noltz]

I believe that's FC style connector.

Types of Fiber Connectors | LC, ST, SC

Find out the difference among fiber optic connector types LC, ST, SC including which is push-pull, which uses a locking mechanism and which is most common.

www.showmecables.com

 

[wyliesdiesels]

I believe that's FC style connector.

Types of Fiber Connectors | LC, ST, SC

Find out the difference among fiber optic connector types LC, ST, SC including which is push-pull, which uses a locking mechanism and which is most common.

www.showmecables.com

if its FC its missing the inner collar...

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Can you post a pic looking at the end...

 

[Chukster]

Can you post a pic looking at the end...

" Do NOT looking into fiber optic cable with remaining eye"

 

[yatg]

" Do NOT looking into fiber optic cable with remaining eye"

All your base belong to us

 

[kaffine]

Maybe a SMA fiber connector?

https://www.anfkomftth.com/fiber-optic-connector-sma/

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Maybe a SMA fiber connector?

https://www.anfkomftth.com/fiber-optic-connector-sma/

yeah, SMA is a closer match...

 

[Atlascycle]

Here is a view from the end.

 

[kj_mustang]

Never seen a Fiber connector with a hole in the end of the ferrule.

 

[BrandonV]

Looks like a Amphenol Socapex SMA.

 

[Bad Habit]

Might be an FC connector. SMA will have a .125" ferrule, FC will have a 2.5mm ferrule I believe FCs were typically keyed through, SMAs weren't

 

[kj_mustang]

Given the hole in the end and the device it is used on, I am going to guess a SMA plastic optical fiber connector.

https://i-fiberoptics.com/connector-sub-category.php?cat=pof&subcat=sma

 

[Atlascycle]

Thanks Everyone for your info.

Next question is this something that could be easily repaired or is there special equipment needed?

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Thanks Everyone for your info.

Next question is this something that could be easily repaired or is there special equipment needed?

the short answer is no. you need special equipment. strippers, cleaver, termination tool etc

 

[inphx]

I used to do field service and found for non life critical situations (we had some instructor stations networked with fiber on simulators) i could get away with carefully using a razor blade to make a cleanish end cut and routing the fiber into the connector. We eventually got the right tools to skin the fiber and polish the end. Noticed your local cable provider is pushing fiber - maybe a local tech can do a side gig. If you google "pre terminated fiber" you may be able to mail order a complete run - unsure how much acces or distance is involved.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

I used to do field service and found for non life critical situations (we had some instructor stations networked with fiber on simulators) i could get away with carefully using a razor blade to make a cleanish end cut and routing the fiber into the connector. We eventually got the right tools to skin the fiber and polish the end. Noticed your local cable provider is pushing fiber - maybe a local tech can do a side gig. If you google "pre terminated fiber" you may be able to mail order a complete run - unsure how much acces or distance is involved.

hardly anyone polishes fiber these days. plenty of better options including unicam connectors and splicing factory ends with tails onto the fiber

 

[jfleisher]

Can you just replace the entire cable?

 

[kaffine]

The fiber looks fairly large in diameter but could just be the picture. Is the fiber plastic or glass?