SC Fast Connector (Ref 279)
SC Fast Connector (Ref 279) is part of the field assembly/fast connector range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the SC (Subscriber Connector) interface.
Mechanical field termination without a fusion splicer
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Product Overview
SC Fast Connector (Ref 279) is part of the field assembly/fast connector range built by Ever Expresslink Limited in Ningbo, China. It is built on the SC (Subscriber Connector) interface.
SC pairs a 2.5 mm ferrule with a square push-pull housing that clicks into the adapter and releases by pulling the body straight back. SC bodies clip together into duplex pairs. Check polarity before you clip, because a reversed duplex clip is easy to build and hard to spot in a cabinet.
It is one of 6 items in this range. A typical application is restoring a broken patch cord in a live cabinet. What the range is built to give you there: termination in minutes rather than a splicing setup cycle.
The problem it addresses is drop terminations that need doing in a stairwell with no power. A practical note that applies across this range: record which terminations were mechanical rather than fusion spliced. Specifications for a particular configuration are confirmed on the quotation rather than assumed from the designation.
Key Benefits
- Supplied as SC Fast Connector (Ref 279), so the part you receive matches the designation you ordered against
- No fusion splicer, no power and no splice protection sleeve needed
- Termination in minutes rather than a splicing setup cycle
- Re-usable versions let a failed termination be corrected on the spot
- Visual confirmation of fiber insertion on designs that provide it
Problems It Solves
- Drop terminations that need doing in a stairwell with no power
- Emergency restoration where a splicer is not available
- Training burden for crews who only terminate occasionally
- Re-work when a field termination fails and has to be redone
Application Scenarios
- PON splitter outputs
- Enterprise fiber repairs by non-specialist staff
- Terminating a subscriber drop at the premises
- Restoring a broken patch cord in a live cabinet
- MDU riser terminations where a splicer cannot be set up
Who It Is For
- FTTH drop installation crews
- Broadband service call technicians
- Building and MDU cabling contractors
- Maintenance crews doing emergency restoration
Technical Features
- SC (Subscriber Connector) interface
- SC bodies clip together into duplex pairs. Check polarity before you clip, because a reversed duplex clip is easy to build and hard to spot in a cabinet.
- Mechanical splice with index-matching gel
- Hand-tool assembly with no power required
- Designs for 250 µm, 900 µm and drop cable
- SC and FC bodies in UPC and APC polish
Materials
- Zirconia ceramic ferrule with pre-polished stub
- Index-matching gel
- Mechanical splice element
- Thermoplastic housing and boot
Specifications
| Product Designation | SC fast connector |
|---|---|
| Product Family | Field Assembly/Fast Connector |
| Connector Interface | SC (Subscriber Connector) |
| Manufactured In | Ningbo, China |
| Warranty | One year against defects in materials and workmanship |
Values shown are those carried by the product designation. Dimensional and optical values for a specific order are confirmed on the quotation.
Manufacturing Process
- Stub fiber termination and polish in the factory
- End-face inspection of every stub
- Mechanical splice element assembly
- Gel dosing and sealing
- Function sampling and packing
Quality Control
- Stub end-face inspection before assembly
- Trial field termination and loss measurement per lot
- Mechanical splice retention force sampling
- Gel presence and sealing verified
- Packing count verified before dispatch
Customization Options
- SC or FC body
- UPC or APC polish
- Fiber acceptance for 250 µm, 900 µm or drop cable
- Kitted with cleaver and cleaning consumables
- Private-label packaging for rollout programs
Compared With Other Options
| LC | LC is half the footprint and doubles port density; SC is easier to handle in a crowded closure |
|---|---|
| FC | FC's threaded nut resists vibration; SC is faster to patch and re-patch |
Handling SC Fast Connector (Ref 279)
Before You Order
- Use a precision cleaver; cleave angle is the main cause of high loss here
- Clean the fiber with a lint-free wipe before insertion
- Insert until the fiber visibly bows slightly, then lock the mechanism
In Service
- Verify with a visual fault locator or power meter before closing up
- On reusable versions, re-cleave rather than reusing a damaged fiber end
- Record which terminations were mechanical rather than fusion spliced
Questions About SC Fast Connector (Ref 279)
What do you need from us to quote SC Fast Connector (Ref 279)?
The quantity, the destination and anything that has to match on your side: connector and polish at each end, fiber mode and core size, and length where the item is an assembly. If you are matching a part you already buy, send the sample and we will quote against it.
Can SC Fast Connector (Ref 279) be supplied with a different connector interface?
Yes. SC (Subscriber Connector) is what this designation carries, and the same family is stocked across the other mainstream connector standards. Tell us the port you have to mate with and we will confirm the equivalent part.
How does a fast connector compare with a fusion splice?
A fusion splice normally gives lower and more predictable loss, and it is what you want on backbone and distribution work. A fast connector trades a little loss for speed and for not needing a splicer, which is often the right trade on a subscriber drop.
Can a fast connector be reused if the termination fails?
Reusable versions allow the mechanism to be released so the fiber can be re-cleaved and re-inserted. Single-use versions cannot. Confirm which type you are ordering if field re-work matters to you.
What fiber types can be terminated?
Versions are available for 250 µm coated fiber, 900 µm tight-buffered fiber and flat drop cable. Tell us what your crews actually carry and we will match the part.
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View DetailsGuides Cases and Industries
Installing Field Assembly Fast Connectors
A step by step method, the cleave quality that decides the result, and an honest account of what you trade against a fusion splice.
Deployment ProfileField Drop Termination Without A Splicer
Terminating a subscriber drop with a cleaver and a hand tool, and knowing what that trade costs
Deployment ProfileMDU Riser Fiber Distribution
Distributing fiber up an apartment riser so units can be connected one at a time without disturbing the rest
IndustryFTTH and Broadband Operators
Drop-side and distribution hardware for networks whose cost is decided per subscriber
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