New Fischer FiberOptic Connector Secures Premium Optical Performance in Extreme Environments

New Fischer FiberOptic Connector Secures Premium Optical Performance in Extreme Environments

ST-PREX, Switzerland, November 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    Fischer Connectors [http://www.fischerconnectors.com ] releases its new push-pull
FiberOptic interconnecting solution specially designed for premium optical performance in
extreme environments. As one of the worldwide leaders in designing, manufacturing and
distributing high performance connectors, Fischer monitors the fiber optic trends closely
and adapts its connectors to the users' needs. The brand-new Fischer FiberOptic
[http://www.fischer-fiberoptic.com ] interconnecting technology offers the essential
quality and stability needed for an optical link combined with extreme robustness, easy
mating and easy cleaning.

    The Fischer FiberOptic with two (FO2) or four (FO4) optical channels features some
major revolutionary novelties. Fischer Connectors is able to offer a fiber solution that
is extremely quick and easy to clean thanks to a removable mono-block mate adapter and to
the possibility of rinsing the unmated connectors freely under water or in an ultrasound
bath.

    The Fischer FiberOptic connector will perform perfectly in harsh and extreme
environments. It has a high ingress protection of IP68 (2m/24hours) when mated and IP67 in
unmated conditions. In addition, Fischer Connectors' FiberOptic optical performance is
insensitive to mechanical strain on the connector. The spring optical contacts employed
allow for filtering out any stress applied to the connector housings while keeping the
typical advantage of a push-pull solution: quick, safe and easy locking.

    'The new push-pull Fischer FiberOptic connector provides the perfect mix of features
needed by a reliable FiberOptic inter-connecting solution: premium optical performance and
robustness, blind mating and easy maintenance. This is definitely a benefit for the users
of the Fischer FiberOptic FO2 and FO4,' says Dominique Glauser, CEO of Fischer Connectors
Group.

    The Fischer FiberOptic [http://www.fischer-fiberoptic.com ] connector can be used in a
wide range of fields requiring faultless quality in outdoor or demanding applications,
such as Transport & Mobility, Telecom, Energy, Defense & Security, Broadcast, Construction
& Infrastructure and Medical Devices.

    Key specifications:

       
        - IP68 2meters/24hours Mated & IP67 (1meter/30min) Unmated Ingress
          Protection
        - Extreme Environment FiberOptic Solution (Norm IEC 61753-1 Cat. E)
        - Multi-channel (2 & 4), SM & MM Optical Fibers, UPC & APC Polishing
        - Push-pull Mating Plugs & Receptacles
        - Optional Gas Tight Panel Receptacles (IP68 or <10-6mbar l/s)
        - Removable Mono-block mate adapter

    For more information, please visit http://www.fischer-fiberoptic.com

    Please click here
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for a copyright free high resolution photo of the Fischer FiberOptic
Series

    About Fischer Connectors [http://www.fischerconnectors.com ]: Fischer Connectors has
been designing, manufacturing and distributing high performance connectors and cable
assembly solutions for almost 60 years. Known for their reliability, precision and
resistance to demanding and harsh environments, Fischer Connectors' products are commonly
used in fields requiring faultless quality, such as medical equipment, industrial
instrumentation, measuring and testing devices, broadcast, telecommunication and military
forces worldwide. Primary design and manufacturing facilities are located in Saint-Prex,
Switzerland, with subsidiaries and distributors located worldwide.

Fischer Connectors SA

CONTACT: Arjen Meijer, a.meijer@fischerconnectors.ch,  +41-21-800-95-95.