DESCRIPTION
The HFBR-4503/4513 Plastic Fiber Optic (POF) Patch Cord is tailored for industrial control and automation systems. Built with 1.0mm PMMA fiber encased in a polyethylene jacket, it delivers superior bandwidth, reliable signal transmission, and excellent electromagnetic resistance. Its lightweight design and robust build make it suitable for harsh industrial environments, ensuring uninterrupted communication and operational safety.
HOLIGHT offers customization options, including fiber length, connector types, and cable specifications, ensuring optimal performance across a wide range of industrial applications.
Engineering Suitability & Selection Boundaries
When This Product Is the Right Choice
Typically selected for industrial control and automation systems where short-distance optical links must tolerate vibration, bending, and electrical noise.
Commonly used in environments requiring electromagnetic immunity, such as factory floors, PLC networks, robotics, and power equipment monitoring.
Suitable when systems are designed around HFBR-4503/4513 transceivers and 1.0 mm PMMA plastic optical fiber, ensuring direct connector and source compatibility.
Often applied in short-range links (generally ≤50–100 m) where flexibility, ease of installation, and mechanical robustness are more critical than long-haul performance.
Appropriate for applications using visible red LED sources (650 nm) rather than laser-based optics.
When This Product May NOT Be Suitable
May not be appropriate for telecom, data center, or enterprise networks that require glass fiber (SM/MM), standardized LC/SC connectors, or high bandwidth over long distances.
Not typically selected for applications demanding tight attenuation budgets or kilometer-scale transmission, as PMMA POF has higher loss than glass fiber.
May be unsuitable where systems require high-speed Ethernet or broadband data rates, exceeding the typical bandwidth of POF-based links.
Not intended for environments that rely on single-mode or laser-optimized multimode fiber infrastructures.
Common Selection Mistakes to Avoid
Assuming plastic optical fiber can replace glass fiber in high-speed or long-distance network designs.
Deploying HFBR-type POF patch cords without verifying transceiver compatibility and wavelength requirements.
Selecting POF based solely on flexibility without accounting for attenuation per meter and maximum link length.
Treating industrial POF links as scalable paths toward future high-bandwidth upgrades, rather than purpose-built control and signaling connections.
- Material Excellence: Crafted from PMMA fiber with a durable PE jacket that complies with UL VW-1 flame retardant standards.
- Signal Stability: Designed to withstand vibrations and electromagnetic interference, ensuring accurate data transmission.
- Easy Integration: Equipped with Agilent HFBR-4503/4513 connectors for seamless connectivity.
- Wide Compatibility: Suitable for diverse industrial systems such as robotics, medical sensors, and multimedia communications.
- Customizable Lengths: Flexible cable lengths ranging from 1m to 100m.
| Parameters | Numerical Value |
|---|---|
| Fiber Diameter | 1.0mm |
| Cable Diameter | 2.2±0.1mm |
| Fiber Material | PMMA |
| Jacket Material | PE |
| Attenuation | ≤0.2dB/m |
| Insertion Loss | ＜0.5dB |
| NA | 0.5 |
| Wavelength | 650nm |
| Incident Angle | ≤60° |
| Bandwidth | ≥ 10 MHz |
| Cable Length | 1~ 100m (Customized) |
| Bend Radius | ≥ 10 times of fiber diameter |
| Operating Temperature | -20~70℃ |
| Storage Temperature | -20~70℃ |
| Refractive Index | Step Index |
- Industrial Control Systems:Robust performance in automation and robotic setups.
- Medical Applications:Reliable data transfer for diagnostic and monitoring equipment.
- Multimedia Systems:Stable signal transmission for high-definition displays and AV setups.
- Power Networks:Ensures precision in monitoring and control applications.
Q1: What is a HFBR4503/4513 POF patch cord?
It is a plastic optical fiber patch cord designed for industrial control systems, using HFBR4503/4513 POF transceivers, offering flexible and easy-to-install connections.
Q2: What are the advantages of plastic optical fiber (POF) in industrial applications?
POF is more flexible, tolerant to bending, resistant to vibration and harsh environments, and easier to terminate compared to glass fiber, making it ideal for factory automation and machinery networks.
Q3: What connector types are available for this POF patch cord?
It typically uses HFBR-compatible connectors such as HFBR4503/4513 duplex or simplex connectors, ensuring direct compatibility with industrial transceivers.
Q4: What is the typical performance of HFBR POF patch cords?
They support high-speed transmission over short distances (up to 50 meters), with low insertion loss (typically ≤0.5 dB) and stable signal for industrial control systems.
Q5: Can the patch cord be customized in length and configuration?
Yes. Length, connector type, jacket color, and labeling can be customized according to project requirements.
Q6: What jacket materials are used for industrial POF patch cords?
PE jacket is used for this patch cord. Other jacket options can be customized based on project requirements.
Q7: Where are HFBR4503/4513 POF patch cords commonly used?
They are widely used in industrial automation, PLC networks, robotic systems, automotive manufacturing, and other environments requiring reliable short-range optical connections.
Q8: How are POF patch cords tested before delivery?
Each cord undergoes optical performance testing, including insertion loss verification and visual inspection, to ensure compatibility and stable transmission in industrial applications.
