OptiSnap
™
SC APC, LC Compatible
Single-Mode Field-Installable Connector
An Evolant
®
Solutions Product
Applications
• Single-mode FTTx MDU, FTTx ONT, CO cross-connect,
and direct-connect to electronics
• Maintenance and restoration of building cable
• Ideal for MDU applications where installation setup and
teardown time is critical
Description
With proven field-installable connector technology, fiber
terminations using the OptiSnap
™
Connector system are fast,
easy and reliable. The Corning Cable Systems patented, high-
precision mechanical splice technology enables fiber optic
networks to be installed quickly and cost effectively.
The patented Corning Cable Systems go/no-go feedback signal
allows the installer to verify that the installation is performed
right, the first time, every time. Insert the fiber, activate the cam
and watch the pass/fail light illuminate, instilling confidence in
every connector installed.
The factory-polished ceramic ferrule provides superior quality
for end-face geometry. The single-mode OptiSnap Connector
is available in an ultra physical contact (UPC) polish or an
angled physical contact (APC) polish (SC only), offering you
a higher grade of performance for your field terminations.
With fast installation time and low insertion loss, the
OptiSnap Connector system provides a good alternative
to fusion splicing.
Installation is as easy as strip, clean, cleave, cam and crimp.
OptiSnap SC Connector
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LAN808
OptiSnap Tool Kit
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CCA203
Features / Benefits
• OptiSnap Connector tool kit designed for virtually no set-up
or tear down time, allowing installers to get in and out of
installation sites quickly
• Fastest termination, highest installation yields and no
consumables means lowest installation cost
• Go/no-go feedback technology gives immediate
indication of successful termination
• Quick installation, less than one minute per
connector on average
• No epoxy, no polish or other consumables
required
• No need for electrical power for ovens or lights
• Typical 0.2 dB insertion loss for UPC and
0.4 dB insertion loss for APC connectors
Product Specifications
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OptiSnap
™
SC APC, LC Compatible
Single-Mode Field-Installable Connector
An Evolant
®
Solutions Product
Features / Benefits
(continued)
• One tool kit for ST
®
Compatible, SC and LC Connector
types UPC and APC
• Factory-polished end-face for consistent optical perform-
ance and factory-built jumper quality leads to low insertion
loss and high-performance return loss
• 100 percent factory tested for insertion loss
• Reliable, proven mechanical splice technology; over 40 mil-
lion connectors deployed in enterprise/data applications
OptiSnap
™
Field Cleaver
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CCA206
Specifications
Parameter
Intermateability
Qualification
Durability
Tensile Strength
Description
Connectors are FOCIS compliant with TIA/EIA 604-3 (SC), FOCIS 10 (LC)
Passed TIA/EIA 568-B.3
< 0.2 dB change, 500 rematings, FOTP-21
11.24 lb < 0.2 dB change on jacketed cable,
1.1 lb < 0.2 dB change on 900 µm cable,
0.5 lb < 0.2 dB change on 250 µm cable
See specifications below for connector-specific operating temperatures
125 µm
Cable
Compatibility
900 µm
900 µm
900 µm
250 µm
250 µm
Part
Number
OSNP-SCU-900
OSNP-STU-900
OSNP-LCU-900
OSNP-SCU-250
OSNP-LCU-250
Housing
Color
Blue
Amber
Blue
Blue
Blue
Operating Temperature
Nominal Fiber OD
UPC
Connector
Style
SC
ST
®
Compatible
LC
SC
LC
Polish
UPC
UPC
UPC
UPC
UPC
Ferrule
Ceramic
Ceramic
Ceramic
Ceramic
Ceramic
Reflectance (dB)
-55 Typical
-55 Typical
-55 Typical
-55 Typical
-55 Typical
Notes: UPC insertion loss (dB) Typical 0.2 Max 0.5.
UPC return loss (-dB) -55 Typical at 25 degrees C +/- 5 degrees.
-40 Max RL from -40 to 75 degrees C for 250 µm OptiSnap
™
Connectors when utilizing the FBC-014 angle cleaver.
-32 Max RL from -40 to 75 degrees C for 250 µm OptiSnap Connectors when utilizing the FBC-015 flat cleaver.
-32 Max RL from 0 to 60 degrees C for 900 µm OptiSnap Connectors when utilizing the FBC-015 flat cleaver.
APC
Connector
Style
SC
SC
Polish
APC
APC
Cable
Compatibility
900 µm
250 µm
Part
Number
OSNP-SCA-900
OSNP-SCA-250
Ferrule
Ceramic
Ceramic
Reflectance (dB)
-60 Typical
-60 Typical
Housing
Color
Green
Green
Notes: APC insertion loss (dB) Typical 0.4 Max 0.75.
APC return loss (-dB) -60 Typical at 25 degrees C +/- 5 degrees.
-50 Max RL from -40 to 75 degrees C for 250 µm OptiSnap Connectors when utilizing the FBC-014 angle cleaver.
-40 Max RL from -40 to 75 degrees C for 250 µm OptiSnap Connectors when utilizing the FBC-015 flat cleaver.
-40 Max RL from 0 to 60 degrees C for 900 µm OptiSnap Connectors when utilizing the FBC-015 flat cleaver.
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OptiSnap
™
SC APC, LC Compatible
Single-Mode Field-Installable Connector
An Evolant
®
Solutions Product
Accessories
Single-Packs
Part Number
OSNP-STU-900
OSNP-SCU-900
OSNP-LCU-900
OSNP-SCU-250
OSNP-SCA-900
OSNP-SCA-250
Description
OptiSnap
™
ST
®
Compatible Connector, single-mode, UPC polish, ceramic ferrule,
single pack, amber housing, blue 900 µm and 2.9 mm boots
OptiSnap SC Connector, single-mode, UPC polish, ceramic ferrule, single pack,
blue housing, blue 900 µm and 2.9 mm boots
OptiSnap LC Connector, single-mode, UPC polish, ceramic ferrule, single pack,
blue housing, blue 900 µm and 2.9 mm boots
OptiSnap SC Connector, single-mode, UPC polish, ceramic ferrule, single pack,
blue housing, blue 900 µm boot, only compatible with 250 µm cable
OptiSnap SC Connector, single-mode, APC polish, ceramic ferrule, single pack,
green housing, green 900 µm and 2.9 mm boots
OptiSnap SC Connector, single-mode, APC polish, ceramic ferrule, single pack,
green housing, green 900 µm boot, only compatible with 250 µm cable
Description
OptiSnap ST Compatible Connector, single-mode, UPC polish, ceramic ferrule,
25 piece box, amber housing, blue 900 µm and 2.9 mm boots
OptiSnap SC Connector, single-mode, UPC polish, ceramic ferrule, 25 piece box,
blue housing, blue 900 µm and 2.9 mm boots
OptiSnap LC Connector, single-mode, UPC polish, ceramic ferrule, 25 piece box,
blue housing, blue 900 µm and 2.9 mm boots
OptiSnap SC Connector, single-mode, UPC polish, ceramic ferrule, 25 piece box,
blue housing, blue 900 µm boot, only compatible with 250 µm cable
OptiSnap SC Connector, single-mode, APC polish, ceramic ferrule, 25 piece box,
green housing, green 900 µm and 2.9 mm boots
OptiSnap SC Connector, single-mode, APC polish, ceramic ferrule, 25 piece box,
green housing, green 900 µm boot, only compatible with 250 µm cable
OptiSnap Connector Installation Tool Kit with flat cleaver, includes installation tool,
flat cleaver and all required fiber preparation and cleaning supplies
OptiSnap Connector Installation Tool Kit with angle cleaver, includes installation tool,
angle cleaver and all required fiber preparation and cleaning supplies
Individual Flat-Fiber Cleaver (blue)
Individual Angle-Fiber Cleaver (green)
Replacement Blade for the fiber cleaver
Fiber Cleaning Kit
LC 1.25 mm VFL Adapter
Standard Ferrule 2.5 mm VFL Adapter
LC 1.25 mm and Standard 2.5 mm Ferrule VFL Adapter
Organizer Packs
Part Number
OSNP-STU-900-Z
OSNP-SCU-900-Z
OSNP-LCU-900-Z
OSNP-SCU-250-Z
OSNP-SCA-900-Z
OSNP-SCA-250-Z
TKT-OPTISNAP-CF
TKT-OPTISNAP-CA
FBC-015
FBC-014
FBC-14-15-16-Blade
TKT-FCC
VFL-A125
VFL-A250
VFL-AKIT
Note: All insertion loss values given for installation with the OptiSnap Connector installation tool, mated to a master reference jumper, terminated on Corning
Fiber, and tested to Corning Cable Systems Recommended Procedures. Individual OptiSnap Connector installation tools are available for order. Please contact
Corning Cable Systems Customer Service.
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OptiSnap
™
SC APC, LC Compatible
Single-Mode Field-Installable Connector
An Evolant
®
Solutions Product
Corning Cable Systems LLC • PO Box
489
• Hickory, NC
28603-0489
USA
800-743-2675
• FAX:
828-901-5973
• International: +1-828-901-5000 • www.corning.com/cablesystems
Corning Cable Systems reserves the right to improve, enhance and modify the features and specifications of Corning Cable Systems products with-
out prior notification. Evolant is a registered trademark of Corning Cable Systems Brands, Inc. OptiSnap is a trademark of Corning Cable Systems
Brands, Inc. ST is a registered trademark of Lucent Technologies. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Corning Cable
Systems is ISO
9001
certified. ©
2007, 2008
Corning Cable Systems. All rights reserved. Published in the USA. EVO-734-EN / June
2008
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