Passive fiber components · Assemblies & accessories

Outdoor interconnects

Outdoor connectors

Connector assemblies for fiber links exposed to repeated handling, equipment access and outdoor installation. The mating pair combines an optical interface with a locking housing, cable entry and protective cap.

  • Matched plug and receptacle configuration
  • Cable entry and strain relief selected together
  • Dust caps for disconnected interfaces

Configurations

Inquiry choices · custom configurations by drawing

AssemblyOptical interfaceCable arrangementSupply scopeInquiry
Cable plugSingle-fiber connectorJacketed cablePlug with rear bootInquire
Panel connectionSingle-fiber connectorBulkhead to internal pigtailPlug + receptacleInquire
Multifiber connectionMT interfaceMultifiber cableMatched mating pairInquire
Cable extensionMatched end interfacesCable-to-cableCoupled assemblyInquire

Specification fields

ParameterConfiguration
Connection typeCable-to-panel or cable-to-cable
Optical pathSingle-fiber or multifiber layout
Fiber categorySinglemode or multimode
PolishPC / UPC / APC, matched to the interface
Cable entryDefined by cable outer diameter and gland
Mechanical definitionHousing, keying, cap and locking geometry

The sealing class belongs to the complete mated connector and specified cable. It is included in the confirmed assembly specification.

Product details

Does a standard patch connector fit an outdoor housing?

The optical connector and outer housing are a matched mechanical system. The receptacle, locking geometry and cable seal must all match.

What information identifies an existing connection?

A connector model or clear mating-face photograph, cable diameter and the installation arrangement normally identify the interface.

Documents

KernsOptic product configuration information

PDF · KernsOptic

Product configuration sheet

KernsOptic configuration fields and assembly requirements.

Your configuration

Product inquiry

A drawing, configuration or part reference is enough to start. Custom production is normally 4–10 weeks; samples and pilot quantities are quoted.

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