SO4DL
Product Features
- Expanded beam hermaphroditic fiber socket suited for a wide array of applications
- Available in single-mode and multi-mode
- Easy installation without any special tools
- Achieve IP68 rating in non-protected condition
- Front end mates with MIL-DTL-83526 connector and rear end mates with standard LC connector for easy installation
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Details
| Product Parameters | |
| Connection Type | Expanded Beam Fiber Socket |
| Gender | Hermaphroditic |
| Mechanical Parameters | |
| Service life | > 10000 mating cycle |
| Chassis shape | D-size |
| Mounting direction | Front mounting |
| Locking device | Srew structure |
| Material and Environmental Parameters | |
| Housing | Aluminium |
| Insert | Stainless steel |
| Housing plating | Electroplating |
| Temperature range | -40°C ~ +75°C |
| Fiber Optic Cable Parameters and Optical Properties | |
| Insertion loss | SM: Normal 1.5dB per connection / Max. 2.5dB per connection |
| MM: Normal 1.0dB per connection / Max. 2.0dB per connection | |
| Optical wiring | ISO / IEC 11801 |
| Number of fibers | 4 |
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Description
SO4DL Expanded Beam Hermaphroditic Fiber Socket
Compact, rugged expanded-beam fiber socket designed for reliable field and panel installations.
Key benefits
- Hermaphroditic expanded-beam design for simple, reversible mating and reduced alignment sensitivity.
- Front end compatible with MIL‑DTL‑83526 connectors and rear end accepts standard LC connectors for straightforward integration into existing fiber systems.
- Achieves IP68 protection in non‑protected condition for demanding outdoor and industrial environments.
- No special tools required — fast, easy installation and maintenance.
- Available in both single‑mode (SM) and multi‑mode (MM) variants.
Typical applications
- Harsh‑environment communications, defense and MIL installations, outdoor networking, and industrial systems where high durability and quick field serviceability are needed.
Packaging & accessories
- Supplied: 1 socket + 1 waterproof gasket per bag; 25 pcs per master carton.
- No accessories included (back fastener plate, screws/nuts or other accessories available separately if required).
Why choose SO4DL
- Combines the resilience and contamination tolerance of expanded‑beam optics with the installation convenience of LC compatibility and MIL standard interfacing. Its long service life, IP68 rating, and broad temperature range make it a dependable choice where uptime and environmental robustness matter.
The SO4DL is a 4‑fiber expanded‑beam, hermaphroditic socket built for rugged use, easy installation, and compatibility with MIL‑DTL‑83526 front connections and standard LC rear terminations — offering low typical insertion loss, >10,000 mating cycles, and IP68 environmental protection.
