SO4L-SO4L-*
Product Features
- Expanded beam hermaphroditic fiber plug suited for a wide array of applications
- Available in single-mode and multimode
- Achieves IP68 rating in non-protected condition
- More than 10,000 times plugging and unplugging and no maintenance required
- Easy to clean without use of any special tool
- Male and female connectors can be directly connected to each other without the need for couplers
- Plugs are pre-assembled with the fiber optic cable. No separate connectors will be provided. Different lengths and packages are available
Details
| Product Parameters | |
| Connection Type | Expanded Beam Fiber Plug |
| Gender | Hermaphroditic |
| Mechanical Parameters | |
| Service life | > 10000 mating cycles |
| Material and Environmental Parameters | |
| Housing | Aluminium |
| Insert | Stainless steel |
| Housing plating | Electroplating |
| Bushing | Silicon rubber |
| 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 |
| Cable color | Black |
| Fiber diameter | Single-mode 9 µm, Multi-mode 50 µm |
| Cladding diameter | 125 µm |
| Outer jacket material | TPU |
| Minimum bending radius | 5 cm |
| Number of fibers | 4 |
| Weight | 30 kg/km for 5mm |
| Cable diameter | 5 mm |
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Description
SO4L Expanded Beam Hermaphroditic Fiber Plug
The SO4L-SO4L-* is a rugged expanded-beam fiber plug engineered for demanding industrial and field environments. Its hermaphroditic design lets male and female plugs mate directly without couplers, simplifying system architecture and deployment. The plug is supplied pre-assembled with fiber cable in various lengths and packages for fast, plug‑and‑play installation.
Key Features
- Hermaphroditic expanded-beam design — direct mate of plugs eliminates separate couplers.
- IP68 rating in non‑protected condition for reliable performance in harsh, wet environments.
- Durable lifecycle — rated for >10,000 mating cycles with no routine maintenance required.
- Easy to clean — maintenance-friendly without special tools.
- Available in single‑mode and multi‑mode configurations to suit different optical links.
Mechanical & Packaging
- Connection type: Expanded beam fiber plug (pre‑assembled with cable)
- Service life: >10,000 mating cycles
- Packaging: Plugs are supplied pre-assembled with fiber optic cable; no separate connectors included. Accessories are not included by default.
Ideal Applications: Communications and data links that require a rugged, low‑maintenance optical connection in harsh or outdoor environments — e.g., industrial networks, mobile/portable systems, temporary field installations, and other applications where quick, reliable mating and unmating is essential.
The SO4L-SO4L-* combines expanded‑beam robustness, hermaphroditic convenience, and field‑ready materials to deliver a low‑maintenance, IP68‑rated 4‑fiber plug suitable for both single‑mode and multi‑mode optical deployments.
