HQM - Hermaphroditic Quad Multiway

CONNECTORS

HQM Series Harsh Environment,
Hermaphroditic Quad Multiway

Harsh Environment Cable Assemblies
Harsh Environment Connectors Overview

The Hermaphroditic Quad connector has been designed specifically to facilitate the interconnection of fibre optic cable assemblies, thus eliminating the need for polarising the assemblies and the use of inline adapters. The HQM series utilises ceramic sprung loaded ferrule technology, giving low repeatable optical attenuation. The shell material is Aluminium Zinc Cobalt Olive Drab for mil comms applications, and Stainless Steel for oil field and mining applications.

**Product Highlights:**
	Fully hermaphroditic wipe clean bayonet mechanism
	Ceramic ferrule FC/PC butt joint technology
	Plug and jam nut receptacle connector styles
	Durability >500 matings
	Plug backshell allows for the removal of the ferrule monobloc for ease of cleaning
	Fully removable front receptacle shell for cleaning without removing the receptacle from the equipment
	In line through bulkhead jam nut receptacle available
	Choice of material and plating finishes

**Shell Materials:**
	Aluminium Zinc Cobalt Olive Drab for mil comms applications
	Stainless Steel for oil field and mining applications

**Optical Specifications**
Attenuation	Typically 0.4dB with 62.5/125µm fibre
Fibre Types	50/125µm and 62.5/125µm
Repeatability	< 0.2 dB

**Environmental Specifications**
Temperature Range	-55ºC to +85ºC

**Mechanical Specifications**
Durability	>500 matings
Materials	Aluminium with Zinc Cobalt Olive Drab finish Stainless Steel

HQM Connector Data Sheet.pdf

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