XLR8 mechanical splice termination

Siemon’s New XLR8 Fiber Optic Connector and Tool Kit Cuts Field Termination Time in Half

Siemon's new XLR8 mechanical splice termination kit incorporates an exclusive dual-process activation tool which dramatically reduces termination time per connector. The tool kit is universal - capable of terminating both SC and LC interfaces.

Combined with the patent-pending XLR8 activation tool, Siemon's new pre-polished XLR8 mechanical splice connectors can be deployed with unsurpassed termination speed and quality. Available in both LC and SC configurations, these connectors support both the multimode and singlemode versions of Siemon's 10 Gb/s XGLO^® and Gigabit-ready LightSystem^® solutions.

Fewer Termination Steps XLR8 SC connectors ship factory-assembled, eliminating time-consuming field assembly of inner and outer connector bodies

Enhanced Splice Integrity XLR8 connector termination process combines splicing and crimping in a single step, eliminating connector handling that can impact splice integrity

Robust Polish Protection Entire connector termination process is completed with dust-cap in place, protecting the critical end face polish from contamination

High Quality Performance Exceeds TIA standards for optical peformance and fiber retention strength

Single Step Termination: XLR8 tool combines both splice activation and mechanical crimp into a single, optimized step

Robust Process: Single-step termination eliminates the need to handle the connector between splice and crimp processes, maintaining integrity of the splice

Flexible Ergonomics: Tool optimized for use in handheld or table-top orientation

Reduced Risk of Polish Contamination: All termination steps completed with connector dust cap in place

Universal LC/SC Compatibility: Tool terminates both LC and SC connectors with no time-consuming changeover required

Fiber Alignment Aid: Smooth alignment channel simplifies fiber insertion and avoids damage to fiber end face

Precision Cleaver: Kit features a user-friendly fiber cleaver designed to provide clean, precise and high performance cleaves on an array of fiber types