Volition
™
VF-45 Socket
and Patch Cords
™
IT'S AS EASY AS PLUGGING IN A RJ-45.
The Volition™ VF-45™ Socket and Patch Cords from 3M is the latest
duplex, fiber optic interconnect for affordable, high bandwidth, fiber-
to-the-desk networks. The VF-45 plug and socket work like an
8-pin modular jack, bringing the simplicity of the RJ-45 jack to
optical fiber applications.
VF-45 sockets can be field terminated in closet patch panels and
in work area outlets for premises backbone and horizontal cabling
applications. Field termination on duplex multimode fiber using the
Volition™ VF-45™ Termination Kit takes less than two minutes, two
fibers at a time!
The mating VF-45 plugs, factory-terminated onto patch cords, enables
interconnection from socket-to-socket or from socket-to-transceiver
devices. VF-45 patch cords are provided in a variety of lengths and
are also available in hybrid ST* or SC configurations. All VF-45 patch
cords are constructed with the innovative 3M “GGP” high-strength
coated optical fiber, providing for durability and tight bend radius
in desktop applications.
The VF-45 fiber optic interconnect conforms to a combination of TIA,
ISO, IEC and 3M specifications
chosen to meet even the toughest
customer expectations. The VF-45
interconnect is the heart of a full
system of Volition products that
provide affordable optical fiber
premises cabling solutions.
™
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Plug-to-socket design
(no adapter needed)
High-density duplex interconnect
V-groove alignment with
injection-molded parts
RJ-45 style latch
Socket, snap together assembly
Tested to TIA and IEC
performance requirements
Patch cords made with innovative 3M high
strength fiber (requiring aminimum bend
diameter of only one inch)
Full line of Volition™ Cabling System
products and services
Low cost
Small size
Eliminates expensive ferrules, sleeves
or precision components
Familiar, easy to use
Easy to install, lower labor costs
Reliable
Dependable in under-desk
applications
Warranted system offering
Volition
™
VF-45
™
Socket from 3M
Model #
VOL-0001
Description
VF-45 Socket, Multimode
The VF-45 Socket (VOL-0001) includes socket base, housing, Socket Fiber Holder VOL-0011
and boot; complete for termination to 250 µm coated multimode fiber. Termination requires
the VF-45 Socket Termination Kit (VOL-0560). The VF-45 Socket Fiber Holders (VOL-0011)
may be purchased separately as replacement parts, if necessary.
VOL-0011
VF-45 Socket Fiber Holder
Volition VF-45 Socket and Plug
RJ45/KeystoneMounting
Wall Outlet
VF-45 Plug
Plug Fiber
Fiber
Interface Socket Fiber
VF-45
Socket
2.033
(51.6 mm)
.650
.312
(16.5 mm) (7.9 mm)
Plug Latch
.720
(18.3 mm)
.469
(11.9 mm)
3.146
(79.9 mm)
.575
(14.7 mm)
2.004
(50.9 mm)
Volition
™
VF-45
™
Patch Cords
VF-45 Patch Cords are available in the following combinations:
VF-45 to VF-45
VF-45 to ST*
VF-45 to SC
ST* Connectors
MATERIAL
Connector:
Boot:
Fiber:
SPECIFICATION
Engineering Thermoplastic UL-94 VO
Thermoplastic Elastomer
62.5 µm or 50 µm multimode
The cable used to make Volition Patch Cords is a graded index
multimode optical fiber with 100 µm glass cladding diameter
and 125 µm polymer coating diameter. The polymer is a tough,
permanent primary coating, which provides improved strength and
bend resistance. The static fatigue parameter is a 50% improvement
over standard glass. This high strength fiber is fully compatible and
intermateable with standard glass fiber.
Ordering Information
Volition™ VF-45™ Patch Cords may be ordered in the following lengths. m (ft.)
1 (3.2)
1.5 (4.9)
2 (6.5)
3 (9.8)
5 (16.4)
6 (19.7)
8 (26.2)
15 (49.2)
30 (98.4)
Model Numbers
VOL-
Length in Meters;
1; 1.5; 2; 3; 5; 6; 8; 15; 30
Cable Jacket Type; R= Riser;
L= LSZH
Fiber Type by Core Size; 5= 50 µm
MM; 6= 62.5 µm MM; 9= SM
Second Connector End; V= VF-45 Plug;
T= ST*; C=SC
First Connector End is Always Volition VF-45 Plug
OFNR= Optical Fiber Non-Conductive Riser
LSZH= Low Smoke, Zero Halogen
Examples
VOL- T
6
R
2
VOL- V
5
L
30
2 meters
30 meters
Riser
62.5 µm Multimode
ST*
Description: VF-45 to ST*, 62.5 µm
Mulitmode OFNR Cable, 2 meters.
LSZH
50 µm Multimode
VF-45
Description: VF-45 to VF-45, 50 µm
Mulitmode LSZH Cable, 30 meters.
Specifications
Volition VF-45 Patch Cords interconnected with Volition
™
VF-45
™
Sockets perform to the
following loss and reflection data.
62.5 µm Loss & Reflection
Typical Performance
Loss (dB)
1310
Mean
Sigma
50 µm Loss & Reflection
Typical Performance
Loss (dB)
1310
Mean
Sigma
Reflection (dB)
1310
-29.2
1.41
850
-27.2
1.77
Reflection (dB)
1310
-32.5
0.89
850
-33.1
0.93
850
-0.28
0.14
850
-0.19
0.11
-0.21
0.13
-0.29
0.15
Specifications (cont.)
Volition™ VF-45™ Patch Cords interconnected with Volition VF-45 sockets conform to the
following combination of TIA, IEC and 3M performance specifications.
Test
Attenuation:
Reflection:
Mating durability:
Strength of coupling:
Plug cable retention:
Plug flex:
Plug twist:
Cold:
Heat:
Thermal cycling:
Vibration:
Test Condition/Requirements
< 0.75 dB max
> 20 dB max
500 cycles, <0.75 dB max
> 33 N, < 0.75 dB max
Tensile load > 66 N, Side Pull > 6.6 N,
< 0.75 dB max
100 Cycles, ± 90 degrees, 0.5 kg,
< 0.75 dB max
10 Cycles, ± 2.5 revolutions, 15 N,
< 0.75 dB max
-10°C for 96 hours, < 0.3 dB increase
+60°C for 14 days, < 0.3 dB increase
-10°C to 60°C, 5 Cycles, < 0.3 dB increase
10 to 55 Hz, 30 min. each axis, < 0.3 dB increase
Volition VF-45 Socket
.574
(14.58)
.650
(16.51)
.702
(17.83)
.325
(8.26)
.790
(20.06)
2.053
(52.15)
.807
(20.49)
.397
(10.09)
1.375
34.93
1.932
(49.07)
.715
(18.16)
Flexible Boot
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