Amphenol
PRLC
Plug Receptacle Lens
Connector
The PRLC series uses MIL-C-38999 Series III proven connector construction, with a Tri-Start mating
mechanism; an excellent anti-vibration coupling. The connector has a generic construction throughout,
all housed within a shell size 13.
PRLC sales have been successful in oil and gas exploration, mass transit and military communications.
The shell material is nickel aluminium bronze for marine and mass transit applications, and stainless
steel for oil field and mining applications.
n Product series offers free plug, jam nut and square flange receptacles, and loop back version
n Protective caps for all connector styles
n Fully keyed and orientated shells
n Low insertion loss typically 0.9 max 1.5dB @ 1300 NM
n Small design
n Low internal receptacle protrusion
n Simplex, duplex and quad configurations
n Integral backshell designed for Amphenol 5.5mm OD tactical cable
Amphenol
PRLC – Plug Receptacle Lens Connector
Plug
Receptacle
Amphenol
PRLC – Plug Receptacle Lens Connector
Performance
Optical
Attenuation Typically max. 1.5 dB @ 1300 NM
Fibre Types 50/125 62.5/125
Orientations N A B C D E F
Environmental
Temperature Range -55oC to +85oC
Mechanical
Durability 1500 matings
Materials Nickel Aluminium Bronze + Stainless Steel Shells
Stainless Steel Inserts
Lens Technology Selfoc™ Flat Lens = 8500NM / 1300NM
Seals Silicone
Dust Cap Information
All Dust Caps are Nickel Aluminium Bronze with Nylon Cord.
Plug – Nickel Aluminium Bronze 418-1406-13
Receptacle – Nickel Aluminium Bronze 418-1405-13
Note: approximately 450mm of nylon
rope plus crimp ferrule is supplied with
each 418-1406 cap
Note: approximately 450mm of nylon
rope plus crimp ferrule is supplied with
each 418-1405 cap
Amphenol
PRLC – Plug Receptacle Lens Connector
Required Information for Cable Assembly Manufacture
Configuration Simplex / Duplex / Quad
Cable Type 5.5mm OD Tactical / 3.0mm ZIPcord
Fibre Size 62.5/125 50/125
Number of Fibres No. of Fibres in Cable required
Lens Operational Wavelength 8500NM / 1300 NM
Connector Style Free Plug / Jam Nut Receptacle / Loop Back
Cable Drum Is Cable Drum required for Cable Assemblies 50M
and over in length?
Notice: Products are sold subject to Amphenol’s conditions of sale (“the standard conditions”). All specifications and statements contained herein
are believed to be correct at the time of printing but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is given as to any specification or statement
contained herein. Product specifications including performance characteristics are typical only and subject to deviation. Specifications are also
subject to change without notice. Users should not assume that all safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required. No
representation or warranty, express or implied, is given that any use of products (including any stated or suggested use) does not infringe any
patent, registered design or other third party rights and no stated or suggested use of products can be taken to recommend any such infringement.
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