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EtherCon
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- CAT6 .........................................................
Technical Data EtherCon
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- CAT6 ..................................
Ordering Information EtherCon
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- CAT6 ........................
USB and Firewire Adapter .............................................
Technical Data USB and Firewire Adapter ......................
Ordering Information USB and Firewire Adapter ............
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OpticalCon
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- Cable Connector Assembly ......................
OpticalCon
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- Chassis Connector ...................................
OpticalCon
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- Coupler ...................................................
Technical Data OpticalCon
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Ordering Information OpticalCon
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EtherCon
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- Cable Carrier ..............................................
EtherCon
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- Receptacles ................................................
Technical Data EtherCon
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Ordering Information EtherCon
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Introduction
Neutrik’s data connector range copes with the increasing
demand of digital connections in the professional audio and
entertainment industry. Digitalization in the audio business
for networking and computerized controls requires also
reliable and rugged interconnection systems. Neutrik
®
early
understood this trend and realized Pro Audio proof connector
systems based on standard digital interconnection products
like fiber optic, Ethernet, USB or Firewire. The Neutrik
®
data
connector line fulfils the stringent requirements of the Pro
Audio market and offers ruggedized and reliable optical and
RJ45 cable and chassis connectors as well as USB and Firewire
panel mount connectors.
Example of EtherCon
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RJ45 Data Connector.
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Design Criteria
Rugged metal
housing
Cable drum
During the past few years signal digitalization found its way
into the Pro Audio & Entertainment business, revolution-
izing equipment and applications.
Nowadays one fiber optic cable can transmit hundreds of
channels, is light and easy to pass, and avoids grounding
problems or noises.
The weak spot has been again the connector. Fragile fiber
optic network connectors like the ST, SC, LC etc. are opti-
mized for a one time permanent connection but can not
meet the rough requirements of the entertainment indus-
try. Military extended beam lens coupling connectors are
very expensive and have the disadvantage of an extensive
attenuation increase.
Neutrik
®
, as Pro Audio & Video technology leader when it
comes to connectors, kept up with the time and developed
a suitable fiber optic connection system - the Optical-
Con
®
.
The system is based on a standardized optical LC-Duplex
connection but eliminates its weakness and guarantees a
safe and rugged connection.
Because of the compatibility with conventional LC connec-
tors it offers the choice of using a cost effective LC con-
nector as a permanent connection (e.g. patch cable) or our
rugged OpticalCon
®
cable connector for mobile applica-
tions. The system enables a run of up to 4 copper wires for
power supply or any data signal, a special SMPTE-version
has been optimized for broadcast applications and offers
an additional ground-shell contact. The chassis connector
acts as “feed through” and guarantees a simple installation
by simply connecting a conventional LC-Duplex connector
(e.g. with a permanent installation cable) on the rear.
The cable connector comes pre-assembled onto a choice
of mobile field cables, currently 5 types and their varia-
tions (Multimode, Singlemode, APC) can be offered in any
length.
Cable Connector Assembly
NKO2M-4S75
Ruggedized and dirt protected fiber optic connection system
Waterproof acc. to IP65
Cable connector comes pre-assembled with a choice of
five mobile field cables
Range of cables include rugged hybrid (fiber + 4 copper wires),
robust and lightweight mobile field cable with 2 multi- or
singlemode fibers, a 4 pole Y-split and a SMPTE type cable
Accommodates standard optical LC-Duplex connectors
Cable connector features rugged all metal housing and
heavy duty cable retention
Excellent dust and dirt protection due to automatic sealing
shutter with silicone gasket
Reliable Push-Pull locking mechanism
Easy to clean, no tools required
Cable packed in case, on drum or air spool
Field repairable
NKO2M-4S75*
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Rear LC
connection
Sealed housing
Coloured coding to identify fiber mode
Chassis Connector
Coupler
NO2-4FDW
NAO2S-4S75W
Designed as feedthrough with automatic sealing shutter
Shutter with silcone gasket protects optical connection
from dust and dirt
Waterproof acc. to IP65 ingress protection
Rubber sealing gasket (black, blue, green)
Accommodates standard LC connectors on the rear for
simple installation
Connection on the front side either by rugged OpticalCon
®
or standard LC connector
Colour coding to identify fiber mode
- Multimode – black
- Singlemode PC – blue
- Singlemode APC – green
OpticalCon
®
coupler (adapter) in „D“ size housing for cable
extensions
Available in three versions - LC-Duplex multi and single
mode (PC and APC) all with 4 copper wires
NAO2M-4S75W
NO2-4FDW
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Features and Benefits
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Sealing gasket
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4 additional female copper contacts
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Mates and locks also with standard
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LC-Duplex connectors
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Wiring:
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Big solder cups (AWG 18)
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Mates with conventional LC-Duplex
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Dirtprotection
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Coloured sealing gasket identifies fiber mode
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All metal rugged housing
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Sealing shutter (inside)
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Push-Pull locking mechanism
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Standard LC-Duplex connector, easy to clean
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4 additional copper contacts
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Heavy duty cable retention
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All metal bushing
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Cable protection boot
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Sealing ring
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