NAB Product News
Neutrik upgrades fiber-optic connector
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Apr 9, 2008 - 10:46:03 AM

Booth: N9029

Neutrik’s new IP65-rated OpticalCon will make its NAB debut this year. The well-established solid and ruggedized fiber-optic connector system has been upgraded for dust-tight and water-jet protection.

According to Neutrik, OpticalCon increases the reliability and maximizes the uptime of fiber-optic connection systems. The upgrade extends the outdoor capabilities of the OpticalCon, making it ideal for mobile trucks and other outdoor broadcast settings because it seals the connector against dust and protects it against water jet. This is especially useful when weatherproof extensions are required. To achieve a water-resistant IP65 connection, additional seals and gaskets have been employed on the chassis connector and cable ends.

An upgrade kit for earlier versions of OpticalCon cable connection systems is offered so that they can be combined with the upgraded NO2-4FDW chassis connector or NAO2-4S75W coupler. The new cable ends are 100% backwards-compatible and work with all existing chassis installations.