Announcing the Industry’s First Durable Metal LC Reference Grade Test Cords
July 21, 2021
Announcing the Industry’s First Durable Metal LC Reference Grade Test Cords
Fluke Networks continues to innovate in the testing market with the industry’s first durable metal LC reference grade testing cords and launch fibers, which will be standard on all LC-terminated test cords. Traditional LC connectors use a single-piece plastic design that flexes the latching mechanism and eventually breaks, requiring replacement when used repeatedly in testing. The Fluke Networks Metal LC latching system uses a multi-piece metal design. Since this latch is not part of the body and does not flex, the life of the latching mechanism is greatly improved, thereby extending the life of the LC connector and therefore the TRC’s and launch cords.
The Metal LC connector is compliant with IEC 61754-20 and TIA-604-10B intermateability standards and passes all Telecordia GR-326-CORE durability tests including thermal, humidity, vibration, flex, impact, and salt spray. The latch has been tested to 10,000 mating cycles. It’s worth noting that our DSX CableAnalyzer Permanent Link Adapter (right) solves a similar problem for RJ45 copper testing.
A Bonus for Versiv Kit Buyers
Effective immediately, all Versiv kits with LC cords will ship with Metal LC connectors. This means customers may receive these improved kits before the public announcement. Despite the enhanced durability, no price increases will be made to the kits at this time. Here are the affected models:
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CFP2-100-Q |
DSX2-8000QOI |
OFP-Q-Add |
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CFP2-100-QI |
DSX2-8000-PRO |
OFP2-100-MI |
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DSX2-CFP-Q-ADD-R |
DSX2-8000-MI |
OFP2-100-SI |
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DSX2-OFP-Q-ADD |
DSX2-8-CFP-Q-ADD/R |
OFP2-100-QI |
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DSX2-8000QI |
DSX2-5000QI |
FQM-100-M (coming soon) |
New Accessory Models and Prices
Over the coming weeks, all LC test cords will be obsoleted and replaced by new models featuring the Metal LC connector. This change will result in a slight increase in the price of these models as shown below. The Metal LC models are designated with a “-M” or “M” as the last character, and the models they are replacing will be obsoleted. Given the increase in durability, the prices are increasing only modestly - $10 or less per LC connector.
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MMC-50-SCLC-M |
MULTIMODE 50um LAUNCH CABLE 105M (SC/LC), Metal |
$335.00 |
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MMC-62-SCLC-M |
MULTIMODE 62.5UM LAUNCH CABLE 105M (SC/LC), Metal |
$335.00 |
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MMC-50-LCLC-M |
MULTIMODE 50UM LAUNCH CABLE 105M (LC/LC), Metal |
$335.00 |
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MMC-62.5-LCLC-M |
MULTIMODE 62.5UM LAUNCH CABLE 105M (LC/LC), Metal |
$335.00 |
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MRC-50-EFC-SCLC-M |
MULTIMODE 50UM EF TRC 2M (SC/LC), Metal |
$175.00 |
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MRC-625-EFC-SCLC-M |
MULTIMODE 62.5UM EF TRC 2M (SC/LC), Metal |
$175.00 |
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MRC-50EFC-SCLCKITM |
Multimode 50UM EF TRC KIT EM (2 SC/LC, 2 LC/LC), Metal |
$439.00 |
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MRC-50-LCLC-M |
MULTIMODE 50UM TRC 2M (LC/LC), Metal |
$80.00 |
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MRC-625-LCLC-M |
MULTIMODE 62.5UM TRC 2M (LC/LC), Metal |
$80.00 |
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MRC-62EFC-SCLCKITM |
Multimode 62.5UM EF TRC KIT EM (2 SC/LC, 2 LC/LC), Metal |
$439.00 |
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MRC-50-LCLC-0.3M-M |
Multimode 50UM TRC 0.3M FOR OTDR PORT (LC/LC), Metal |
$90.00 |
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MRC-625-LCLC.3M-M |
Multimode 62.5UM TRC 0.3M FOR OTDR PORT (LC/LC), Metal |
$90.00 |
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SRC-9-SCLC-KIT-M |
SINGLEMODE TRC KIT 2M (2 SC/LC, 2 LC/LC), Metal |
$265.00 |
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SRC-9-SCLCAPCKIT-M |
SM TRC SC/LC APC KIT (2 SC/LCAPC, 2 LCAPC,LCAPC), Metal |
$280.00 |
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SRC-9-SCLC-M |
SINGLEMODE TRC 2M (SC/LC), Metal |
$70.00 |
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SRC-9-LCLC-M |
SINGLEMODE TRC 2M (LC/LC), Metal |
$80.00 |
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SRC-9-LCLC-0.3M-M |
Singlemode TRC 0.3M FOR OTDR PORT (LC/LC), Metal |
$80.00 |
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SRC-9-SCLCAPC-M |
SINGLEMODE TRC 2M (SC-LCAPC), Metal |
$70.00 |
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SRC-9-LCLCAPC-M |
SINGLEMODE TRC 2M (LC-LCAPC), Metal |
$80.00 |
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SRC-9-SCAPC/LCAPCM |
SINGLEMODE TRC 2M (LCAPC-LCAPC), Metal |
$80.00 |
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SRC9SCAPCLCAPC.3MM |
Singlemode TRC 0.3M FOR OTDR PORT (SCAPC/LCAPC), Metal |
$80.00 |
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SRC-9-SCLC-0.3M-M |
Singlemode TRC 0.3M FOR OTDR PORT (SC/LC), Metal |
$80.00 |
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SMC-9-SCLC-M |
SINGLEMODE LAUNCH CABLE 160M (SC/LC), Metal |
$335.00 |
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SMC-9-SCLCAPC-M |
SINGLEMODE LAUNCH CABLE 160M (SC/LCAPC), Metal |
$335.00 |
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SMC-9-LCLC-M |
SINGLEMODE LAUNCH CABLE 160M (LC/LC), Metal |
$335.00 |
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SMC-9-SCAPC/LCAPCM |
Singlemode LAUNCH CORD 160M (SCAPC/LCAPC), Metal |
$335.00 |
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SMC-9-LCAPC/LCAPCM |
Singlemode LAUNCH CORD 160M (LCAPC/LCAPC), Metal |
$335.00 |
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SMC-9-SCAPC/LC-M |
Singlemode LAUNCH CORD 160M (SCAPC/LCUPC), Metal |
$335.00 |
And while users should check their test equipment’s requirements, these unique cords are likely compatible with other vendors’ test equipment and can be used instead their test cords with flimsy plastic LC connectors.
Get Your Demo
Want to show this simple yet revolutionary technology to your customers? Reach out to Scott Rinne (below) with your name and mailing address and he’ll send you a sample connector.
Marketing Announcement
Public Announcement of the Metal LC will take place in early August, with updated web pages and datasheets, social media and blog posts, email and press announcements.
A History of Firsts
The Metal LC Test Reference cord is the latest in our long line of firsts for network test equipment. We’ve even updated our infographic of Fluke Networks firsts to include it and other recent notables. Download the graphic here.
JPEG: http://www.flukenetworks.com/findit/7004056
PDF: http://www.flukenetworks.com/findit/7004057
For more information contact: Mark Mullins 425 446 5260 or Scott Rinne
Date: July 20, 2021
Topic: Announcing the Industry’s First Durable Metal LC Reference Grade Test Cords
Author: Mark Mullins, Product Marketing Manager, Scott Rinne, Product Program Manager
