Fiber Optics Kit with Training Course
item #: FO-30K

Learn the basics of fiber optics communications while you build this exciting kit. transmit your voice or a 1 kHz signal through the fiber optic cable to a fiber optic receiver. comes complete with all the necessary components, including PC boards, microphone, speaker and fiber optic cable. Transmitter and receiver on separate boards, can be located hundreds of feet apart.

Fiber Optics Communications & Networking Module
item #: IF-527

10 comprehensive activities including lighting, sensor and communication fiber applications • Completely self contained curriculum • Instructor's manual with color coded answer sheets • Solid-state, low profile, surface-mount transceivers capable of analog and digital operation • low voltage transceiver operation with optical detection • multiplexes switching input/output transceiver • low power LED technology for safety • 3 wavelength operation

Comes complete with three fiber optic wide bandwidth analog/digital transceivers, 110 VAC to 12 VDC power adapters, assorted preconnectorized plastic and glass fibers, 25- 2 meter 100 um core plastic fibers, 25 fiber splices, 50 fiber optic retention clips, 50 ST fiber connectors, crimping tool for splices and connectors, 40 um and 3 mm polishing film, optical inspection scope, index matching gel, DC motor, fiber optic switch, two optical multiplexers, fiber cutter, polishing plate, polishing liquid, fiber optic test set, dynamic microphone, AM/FM radio, scale, infrared indicator card, coax cable, photonics and electromagnetic wall charts, two fiber reference guides, two permanently bound student manuals and an instructor's manual in a sturdy 3-ring binder with answer sheets.

Fiber Optics Demonstration System
item #: IF-DS100G

Versatile curriculum format (SAE and metric dimensions) • 10 comprehensive activities including lighting, sensor and communication fiber applications • Solid-state, low profile, surface-mount transceivers capable of analog and digital operation • low voltage transceiver operation • color coded electrical connections • low power LED technology for safety • instructor's manuals with color coded answer sheets • suitable for grades 7 through 12

Intermediate Fiber Optic Classroom & Lab Course
item #: IF-SC10

An advanced fiber optics curriculum, for vocational and trade schools, industrial arts and university levels. Courses can be tailored in length from 10 to 15 weeks. Recommended prerequisites: a basic understanding of electronics and mathematics. Course includes a text for classroom or lecture, lab course containing a comprehensive series of student experiments, and lab kit with all required components. Part One of the classroom text places fiber optics into perspective as a transmission medium and describes its advantages over other media. Part Two examines fiber sources, detectors and connectors, in contrast to the distinctly different characteristics of their electronic counterparts. Part Three explains in detail how fiber optic systems are designed and assembled. It covers link system deign, installation, special fiber optic hardware, applications and equipment.

A short course covering the basic concepts of fiber optic communications and industrial applications, intended as a supplement to other more general electronics classes. Class length is variable, to meet instructors' time constraints: five to ten 1-hour periods, plus two 2-hour experimental sessions.

The course begins with "The History of Fiber Optics", followed by sections describing fiber optic communications systems and their individual components. Also included are a list of additional reading references and a helpful fiber optic glossary. Experimental sessions involve students assembling and testing a fully functional fiber optic digital communication link with separate transmitter and receiver modules.

Course comes complete with a classroom manual kit containing all required electronic components, including printed wiring boards, fiber optic LED, photodetector and cable. No prior fiber optics experience or special tools are needed for assembly and demonstration.

Optical Voice Link
item #: IF-OVL10

This Industrial Fiber Optics kit "favorite" may have earned more high grades and scholastic honors for student science projects than any other. For students and experimenters alike, the Optical Voice Link is the ideal introduction for those first learning about the marvels, mysteries and science of light transmission through optical fiber. There is something fascinating, indeed, about hearing your own voice, after it has been converted into light and then coupled into, through, and out of an optical fiber.

The Optical Voice Link is suitable for science projects; home projects for the hobbyist; short audio fiber optic curriculums for schools; inexpensive classroom demonstrations; hands-on industrial training; and voice transmission in critical electrical isolation applications.

FEATURES:
• On-board microphone
• Visible LED optimized to plastic fiber
• 9-volt battery operation
• Low standby current for long battery life
• High quality multilayer PWBs
• Plastic fiber with simple terminations
• Extendible to 20 meters
• 32-page instruction booklet

(Kit includes: printed wiring boards, switches, electronics, microphone, 8-ohm speaker, three meters of plastic optical fiber, an uncomplicated tutorial, and step-by-step assembly instructions. No prior fiber optics experience, special tools or training are needed to build, use and enjoy the multiple applications of this kit. Some experience with soldering is recommended for completion of the unassembled version.)

Educational Communication Kit
item #: IF-E22

This is our most popular kit, providing students the opportunity to examine fiber optic technology at its basics. It's a great hands-on educational product as well as an opportunity for the serious investigator/ experimenter to explore fiber optic technology inexpensively. The Communication Kit is an easy-to-assemble, digital link for experimenting and beginner science projects. (This digital link also can be used to construct high-voltage isolation for telephones, modems and computers.)

FEATURES:
• Visible fiber optic source and detector
• Built-in oscillator for testing and demos
• TTL and CMOS logic compatible inputs and outputs
• Low-voltage operation
• Plastic fiber with simple terminations
• 32-page comprehensive booklet covering assembly, schematics, experiments, fiber optic fundamentals and circuit operation.

Kit contains red LED and photodetector, one meter of optical fiber, printed wiring boards, polishing film, oscillator chip, electronic components and instruction booklet. Suitable for students in grades 9 and above. (We recommend some soldering experience for assembly.)

Lab Course and Lab Kit
item #: IF-LMH

Lab Course

The Lab Course is a 68-page experiment guide which contains nine fascinating fiber optics experiments. With the Lab Manual, instructors can avoid having to create their own experiments and thus spend more time with their students. Do-it-yourself experimenters will learn valuable practical experience about fiber optics. Each of the nine experiments contains activities which use state-of-the-art opto-electronic components. Along with learning about unique fiber optics procedures, these activities later can be used in dealing with practical, real-world situations. Experiments begin with the basics and progress to include solutions to design and circuit problems.

EXPERIMENTS:
• Making a light guide
• Fiber optic cable transmission
• Characteristics of connectors and splices
• Index-matching procedures
• Speed of opto-electronic devices
• Fiber optic transmitter
• Receiver design
• Fiber termination techniques

The Lab Kit contains all the fiber optic and electronic components required to complete the experiments in the Lab Course manual. (Lab Kit contains optical light pipe, fiber optic cable, splices, connectors and polishing film, with LEDs, photodetectors, transmitter and receiver electronics. No special tools or training required.)

Answer Guide

Industrial Fiber Optics also has available a 26-page answer guide for the Lab Manual containing tables of typical experimental data derived in our labs, plus answers to all questions and homework assignments.

Any organization that purchases 25 or more of the Lab Manual and Lab kit will be given a complimentary Answer Guide. Contact your distributor or our customer service department for details.

Adventures in Fiber Optics Kit
item #: IF-E60

Not long ago fiber optics was little more than a laboratory curiosity. Physicists and scientists in research labs were the only people doing much work in this field.

In the last 20 years all this has changed. From the obscure beginnings in the back of a lab, fiber optics has become an important and rapidly changing technology. It employs many of the worlds brightest scientists and business people.

With this product you can follow the exploits of famous experimenters such as Galileo, Franklin, and Gould and begin to explore fiber optics and learn more about this fascinating world of fiber optical technology.

The kit is suggested for ages 10 and above. It contains materials and an instruction manual to complete five unique projects and 20 exciting experiments such as:
• Bending a Light Guide
• Fluorescence
• Tyndalls's Prestigious Experiment
• Special Fiber Optic Lighting
• Art of Polishing Glass
• Making Your Own Image Conduit

Kit items include penlight, rubber light hood, 6 different optical fiber types, Ulexite fiber optic rock, 3 coherent fiber optic components, color filters, lens, star/constellation map, polishing film and other miscellaneous components.

The full-service solution for extending or mending jacketed 1000 µm plastic fiber. Kit contains all the retention clips, fiber sleeves and assembly instructions to complete 10 splices. No polishing, adhesives or special tools required.

All components and complete instructions needed to forge two bulkhead connections for jacketed 1000 µm core, plastic fiber. No polishing, adhesives or special tools required.

Kit contains fibers and fiber lengths commonly used for illumination projects and model airplane, auto and railroad building.

An economical assortment of six different types of fibers that would be very costly if purchased individually. Assortment includes glass fibers, jacketed and unjacketed plastic fibers, multi-fiber light guides and coherent fiber bundles. An exceptional value.

Twelve different types of fibers and samples like those in kit at left, plus the addition of scintillating fibers, fiber optic "TV" stone and coherent light guides.

Plastic Fiber Optic Phototransistor
item #: IF-D91

The IF-D91 is a high speed photodiode detector housed in a "connector-less" style plastic fiber optic package. Optical response of the IF-D91 extends from 400 to 1100 nm making it compatible with a wide range of visible and near infrared LED and laser diode sources. This includes 660 nm visible red LEDs used for optimum transmission in PMMA plastic optic fiber. The detector package features an internal micro-lens, and a precision molded PBT housing to ensure efficient optical coupling into standard 1000 µm core plastic fiber cable.

APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS
The fast response times of the IF-D91 make it suitable for high speed digital data links. When used with an appropriate LED or laser diode source the IF-D91 is capable of 100 Mbps data rates. The IF-D91 can also be used in analog video links with bandwidths up to 70 MHz. The integrated design of the IF-D91 provides simple, cost effective implementation in a variety of analog and digital applications.

FEATURES
• Fast Rise and Fall Times
• Mates with Standard 1000 µm Core Jacketed Plastic Fiber Optic Cable
• No Optical Design Required
• Inexpensive Plastic Connector Housing
• Internal Micro-Lens for Efficient Optical Coupling
• Connector-Less Fiber Termination
• Light-Tight Housing provides Interference Free Transmission

MAXIMUM RATINGS:
(T A =25°C)

Operating and Storage Temperature Range
(T OP ,T STG )......................-40° to 85°C

Junction Temperature (T J ) .............85°C

Soldering Temperature
(2 mm from case bottom)
(T S ) t •5s .................................240°C

Power Dissipation
(P TOT ) T A =25°C ...................100 mW

De-rate Above 25°C ..........1.33 mW/°C

Plastic Fiber Optic Phototransistor
item #: IF-D92

The IF-D92 is a high sensitivity phototransistor detector housed in a "connector-less" style plastic fiber optic package. Optical response of the IF-D92 extends from 400 to 1100 nm making it compatible with a wide range of visible and near infrared LEDs and laser diode sources. This includes 660 nm visible red LEDs used for optimum transmission in PMMA plastic optic fiber. The detector package features an internal micro-lens, and a precision molded PBT housing to ensure efficient optical coupling into standard 1000 µm core plastic fiber cable.

APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS
The IF-D92 is suitable for digital data links at rates up to 25 kbps. Analog bandwidths greater than 15 kHz are possible making the IF-D92 usable for high frequency audio transmission. Phototransistor operation provides high internal gain reducing the amount of post amplification required in many circuits. The integrated design of the IF-D92 makes it a simple, cost effective solution in a variety of analog and digital applications.

FEATURES
• High Optical Sensitivity
• Mates with Standard 1000 um Core Jacketed Plastic Fiber Optic Cable
• No Optical Design Required
• Inexpensive but Rugged Plastic Connector Housing
• Internal Micro-Lens for Efficient Optical Coupling
• Connector-Less Fiber Termination
• Light-Tight Housing provides Interference Free Transmission

MAXIMUM RATINGS:
(T A =25°C)

Operating and Storage Temperature Range
(T OP ,T STG )......................-40° to 85°C

Junction Temperature (T J ) .............85°C

Soldering Temperature
(2 mm from case bottom)
(T S ) t •5s .................................240°C

Collector Emitter Voltage (V CEO )....30 V

Emitter Collector Voltage (V ECO ) .....5 V

Collector Current (I C )..................50 mA

Collector Peak Current
(I CM ) t =1ms..........................100 mA

Power Dissipation

(P TOT ) T A =25°C ...................100 mW

De-rate Above 25°C ..........1.33 mW/°C

50 MHz Plastic Fiber Optic Photologic Detector
item #: IF-D97

The IF-D97 is a high-speed photologic detector housed in a "connector-less" style plastic fiber optic package. The detector contains an IC with a photodiode, linear amplifier, and Schmitt trigger featuring an ACT logic compatible totem pole output. Optical response of the IF-D97 extends from 400 to 1050 nm making it compatible with a wide range of visible and IR LED and laser diode sources. The detector package features an internal micro-lens, and a precision molded PBT housing to ensure efficient optical coupling into standard 1000 µm core plastic fiber cable.

APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS
The fast transition times of the IF-D97 make it suitable for medium speed digital data links. Link distances in excess of 75 meters at data rates of 50 Mbps are possible using standard 1000 µm core plastic fiber and an IF-E98 LED. The integrated design of the IF-D97 provides simple, cost effective implementation in a wide variety of digital applications.

FEATURES
• No Optical Design Required
• Mates with Standard 1000 µm Core Jacketed Plastic Fiber Cable
• Internal Micro-Lens for Efficient Coupling
• Inexpensive Plastic Connector Housing
• Connector-Less Fiber Termination and Connection
• Interference-Free Transmission from Light-Tight Housing
• Totem-Pole Output

MAXIMUM RATINGS
(T A =25°C)

Operating Temperature Range
(T OP ) ..............................-10° to 70°C

Storage Temperature Range
(T STG ) ............................- 40° to 85°C

Soldering Temperature
(2 mm from case bottom)
(T S ) t 5s ..................................240°C

Supply Voltage, (V S ) ............... -.5 to 7 V

Power Dissipation
(P TOT ) T A =25°C ..................100 mW

De-rate Above 25°C .........1.33 mW/°C

Plastic Fiber Optic IR LEDs
item #: IF-E91D

The IF-E91D is a high optical output, high-speed, infrared LED housed in a "connector-less" style plastic fiber optic package. High performance at economical cost is provided by the IF-E91D in a variety of applications. The device package features an internal micro-lens, and a precision molded PBT housing to ensure efficient optical coupling into standard 1000 um core plastic fiber cable.

APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS
The high output and fast transition times of the IF-E91D make it suitable for low cost digital data links. Using standard 1000 µm core plastic fiber, the IF-E91D LED is ideally suited for distances up to 10 meters at data rates of 100 Mbps. The drive circuit design is simpler than required for laser diodes, making the IF-E91D a good low cost device in a variety of short distance analog and digital applications.

FEATURES
• High Infrared Optical Power
• Fast Rise and Fall Time
• No Optical Design Required
• Mates with Standard 1000 µm Core Jacketed Plastic Fiber Cable
• Internal Micro-Lens for Maximum Coupling
• Inexpensive Plastic Connector Housing
• Connector-Less Fiber Termination
• Light-Tight Housing Provides Interference-Free Transmission

MAXIMUM RATINGS
(T A =25°C)

Operating and Storage Temperature Range
(T OP ,T STG ) .....................-40° to 85°C

Junction Temperature (T J ) .............85°C

Soldering Temperature
(2 mm from case bottom)
(T S ) t •5s .................................240°C

Reverse Voltage (V R ).........................3 V

Power Dissipation
(P TOT ) T A =25°C.....................60 mW

De-rate Above 25°C ..........1.33 mW/°C

Forward Current, DC (I F ) .......... 60 mA

Surge Current (I FSM ) t •10 µsec duty cycle <5%....................................... 1 A

Plastic Fiber Optic Red LED
item #: IF-E96

The IF-E96 is a low cost, high speed, visible red LED housed in a "connector-less" style plastic fiber optic package. The output spectrum is produced by a GaAlAs die which peaks at 660 nm, one of the optimal transmission windows of PMMA plastic optical fiber. The device package features an internal micro-lens, and a precision molded PBT housing to maximize optical coupling into standard 1000 µm core plastic fiber cable.

APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS
The performance/price ratio of the IF-E96 is particularly attractive for high volume design applications. The visible red output has low attenuation in PMMA plastic fiber and aids in troubleshooting installations. When used with an IF-D96 photologic detector the IF-E96 can achieve data rates of 5 Mbps. Fast transition times and low attenuation makes the IF-E96 an excellent device selection for low cost analog and digital data links up to 75 meters.

FEATURES:
• High Performance at Low Cost
• Visible Red Output Aids Troubleshooting
• Low Transmission Loss with PMMA Plastic Fiber
• Fast Transition Times
• Mates with standard 1000 um core jacketed plastic fiber cable
• No Optical Design required
• Internal Micro-Lens for Efficient Optical Coupling
• Inexpensive Plastic Connector Housing
• Connector-Less Fiber Termination
• Light Tight Housing Provides Interference-Free Transmission

MAXIMUM RATINGS
(T A =25°C)

Operating and Storage Temperature Range
(T OP ,T STG ) .....................-40° to 85°C

Junction Temperature (T J ) .............85°C

Soldering Temperature
(2 mm from case bottom)
(T S ) t •5s .................................240°C

Reverse Voltage (V R ).........................5 V

Power Dissipation
(P TOT ) T A =25°C.....................60 mW

De-rate Above 25°C ............1.1 mW/°C

Forward Current, DC (I F ) ...........35 mA

Surge Current (I FSM )
t •10 µs..................................150 mA

Plastic Fiber Optic Super-Bright LED
item #: IF-E97

The IF-E97 is a high optical output, visible red LED housed in a "connector-less" style plastic fiber optic package. The output spectrum is produced by a GaAlAs die which peaks at 660 nm, one of the optimal transmission windows of PMMA plastic optical fiber. The device package features an internal micro-lens, and a precision modeled PBT housing to ensure efficient optical coupling into standard 1000 µm core plastic fiber cable.

APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS
The high output and excellent linearity of the IF-E97 makes it suitable for analog and digital data links. The IF-E97 can achieve data rates of 1 Mbps when used with an IF-D96 photologic detector. The visible red light has low attenuation in PMMA plastic fiber and aids in troubleshooting installations. The drive circuit design is simpler than required for laser diodes, making the IF-E97 the lowest cost selection for a variety of analog and digital applications requiring maximum operating distance.

FEATURES:
• High Optical Power
• Visible Red Output Aids Troubleshooting
• Low Transmission Loss with PMMA Plastic Fiber
• No Optical Design required
• Mates with standard 1000 um core jacketed plastic fiber cable
• Internal Micro-Lens for Efficient Optical Coupling
• Inexpensive Plastic Connector Housing
• Connector-Less Fiber Termination
• Light Tight Housing Provides Interference-Free Transmission

MAXIMUM RATINGS
(T A =25°C)

Operating and Storage Temperature Range
(T OP ,T STG ) .....................-40° to 85°C

Junction Temperature (T J ) .............85°C

Soldering Temperature
(2 mm from case bottom)
(T S ) t •5s .................................240°C

Reverse Voltage (V R ).........................5 V

Power Dissipation

(P TOT ) T A =25°C...................100 mW

De-rate Above 25°C ..........1.33 mW/°C

Forward Current, DC (I F ) ...........40 mA

Surge Current (I FSM )
t •10 µsec...............................200 mA

Communication Fiber
item #:

Industrial Fiber Optics maintains inventories of a wide variety of industry-standard plastic optical fiber. The standard core diameter is 1000 µm or 1 mm although other diameters are available. Applications of fiber include:

• computer peripherals
• photoelectric switches
• digital audio equipment
• illumination and
• medical electronics.

We offer all fibers listed in the table below in:

• Custom lengths
• Spools
• Patch cords with user specified termination

  Grade	Product Code spool	Fiber Dia. (mm) x Numbers	Jacket Mat'l / Color	Jacket Dia. (mm)	Oper. Temp. (Cº)	Atten. (dB/m)	Fiber NA	Tensile Stren. (kg)	Length per Spool (m)
  Super Eska®	SH4001	1.0 x 1	PE (blk)	2.2 ± 0.07	-55 ~ +70	< 0.20*	0.50	9	500
  	SH6001	1.5 x 1	PE (blk)	3.0 ± 0.15	-55 ~ +70	< 0.20*	0.50	16	500
  	SH8001	2.0 x 1	PE (blk)	3.0 ± 0.15	-55 ~ +70	< 0.20*	0.50	29	500
  	SHV4001	1.0 x 1	PVC (gray)	2.2 ± 0.07	-40 ~ +70	< 0.20	0.50	7	500
  	SH4002	1.0 x 2	PE (blk)	A. 2.2 ± 0.07 B. 4.4 ± 0.1	-55 ~ +70	< 0.20	0.50	14	500
  Eska® Extra	EH4001	1.0 x 1	PE (blk)	2.2 ± 0.07	-55 ~ +85	< 0.18*	0.47	9	500
  	EH4002	1.0 x 2	PE (blk)	A. 2.2 ± 0.07 B. 4.4 ± 0.1	-55 ~ +85	< 0.18*	0.47	14	500
  Heat Resistant 115ºC type	DH4001	1.0 x 1	XPE (blk)	2.2 ± 0.07	-55 ~ +115	< 0.3*	0.54	14	500
  Heat Resistant 125ºC type	FH4001	1.0 x 1	XPE (blk)	2.2 ± 0.07	-55 ~ +125	< 0.7**	0.75	14	500

Bulk Bare Fiber

This versatile fiber is particularly well suited to simple illumination and demonstration applications such as illuminated maps, lights for model railroads/airplanes, Christmas tree lighting and embroidering into fabric. Fiber core is polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) with 10 µm cladding layer of fluorinated polymer. Available in custom lengths or by the spool.

2 x 2 Coupler
item #:IF-C-S2

The 2 x 2 coupler is used to divide a signal from one fiber into two fibers. Splitting ratio is 50/50 and excess loss is 2 dB. Design of the coupler makes the splitting ratio independent of wavelength. Fiber pigtails are .5 m long. Other pigtail lengths or ST terminations available upon special request.

Fiber Optic Splice / Connector
item #:IF-C-S1

This multipurpose splice/connector is an expansion of our highly successful LED and photodetector product designs. It utilizes the same cinch nuts, alignment principles and no-fuss fiber terminations to quickly handle the three most common requirements for joining two fiber lengths:
• replacing damaged fiber segments
• combining two different fiber lengths
• bulkhead or patch panel connections

To join two fibers, cut the fiber ends at a 90-degree angle, insert each into the connector and tighten the cinch nuts. Device features a 3/8 inch-long thread flange for bulkhead or panel connections. Although the connector is designed for use with the 2.2 mm OD of standard jacketed plastic optical fiber, it also is suitable with other fibers with special sleeves. Sleeves are available from us upon special request.

Designed specifically for the installer who demands fast and easy assembly, top optical performance and low cost. The stainless alloy ferrule polishes quickly and is durable. The connector's rear design crimps directly on the cable and Kevlar, eliminating cable pull-away from the connector. The ST connector is supplied with a 3 mm boot.

Fiber Optic Test Set
item #:IF-FOM

A versatile and rugged fiber optic test instrument specifically designed for use with plastic optical fiber. It features capabilities for:
• performing fiber continuity checks
• measuring fiber output power
• calibrating and screening detectors
• measuring LED power
• measuring fiber attenuation

The Fiber Optic Test Set uses a wideband silicon photodetector to measure optical power, which is calibrated at the two most commonly used wavelengths in plastic fiber - 660 (red) and 850 (infrared) nanometers. Optical power upon the photodetector is displayed in an easy-to-read 3-1/2 LCD display which can be set in four different power ranges: 20 µW, 200 µW, 2 mW and 20 mW. The test set includes a 660 nm LED for fiber attenuation measurements, and detector calibration is activated by a separate switch with automatic turn-off circuitry to save battery life. The detector and LED are both housed in industry-standard ST female input connectors. The connectors permit measurements with any plastic fiber in an ST male connector or connector-less fiber with an outer diameter of 2.5 mm or less.

The Test Set comes with two 9-volt batteries, sturdy storage container, test cable and easy-to-read instruction manual. This meter is inexpensive enough for classroom budgets, yet offers the range, features and durability required for industrial applications.

Fiber Optic Tool Kit
item #:IF-TK4

This recent addition to our product line meets a simple, yet long-neglected need. In a compact and easily stored kit, you'll find all the tools you need to work with all plastic optical fibers and termination types:
• jacketed and unjacketed
• diameters ranging from .25 to 3 mm
• single strands or multi-fiber bundles
• polishing, simple cutting or hot knife terminations
• connector-less or connectorized

Kit contains fiber optic stripper, hot knife, professional fiber cutter, water dispenser, rubber pad, 2000 grit and 3 µm polishing film, replacement blades, ST fiber polishing puck, rugged storage container and instruction booklet.

Professional Fiber Cutter
item #:IF-FC1

Industrial Fiber Optics is proud to introduce the best cutter for plastic fiber on the market. This device produces precise cuts and fiber ends that exceed the quality which can be obtained with other cutting tools and faster than polishing. It is very easy to use &endash; insert the fiber and press down on the blade. Plus, this device uses standard single-edge razor blades which are replaced by removing a single screw. Each blade is good for at least 50 cuts, of the 1 mm core jacketed fiber, which puts your per-cut cost at about .2 cent. The fiber cutter features six different apertures for cutting the most popular sizes of fiber such as:
• 750 and 1000 µm simplex and duplex jacketed fibers
• .75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 3.0 mm bare fibers
• 16-, 32-, 48- and 64-fiber light guides

In addition, this fiber cutter splits the 750 µm and 1000 µm core duplex fiber jacket precisely down the middle during insertion, eliminating one step and the risk of nicking the fiber cladding. The cutter body is precisely machined from aluminum to securely hold the fiber and blades at right angles for ideal cuts. The aluminum body is bright blue anodizing for easy and quick identification. Comes complete with fiber cutter body, five "Extra KEEN" razor blades, and instruction guide with aperture and fiber selection chart.

Disposable Fiber Cutter
item #:IF-FC1

This versatile, inexpensive, disposable and easy-to-use fiber cutter complements our professional model shown above. The cutter features apertures for cutting fiber such as:
• 750 and 1000 µm simple and duplex jacket fibers
• 750 and 1000 µm bare fibers
• 16-fiber light guide

A perfect tool for installations where a technician may need to make only a few terminations, then go on to another job. It also is the ideal uncomplicated and inexpensive model for teaching individual students how to properly cut plastic fiber.

Replacement Blades

Extra KEEN razor blades produce the best cuts and are suggested for cutting all fiber except 3 mm unjacketed fiber.
PACKAGE OF 100: IF-FC1-RP1

Standard edge razor blades are suggested for cutting 3 mm unjacketed fiber and for extra-long use.
PACKAGE OF 100: IF-FC1-RP2