3M Hot Melt Fiber Optic Connectors, Kits and Accessories
Reliable & Fast
Connections
3M Hot Melt Connectors are among the most popular with contractors because
of their reliability and ease of use. They come pre-loaded with an adhesive with
a very long shelf life, and the termination procedure provides the ability to reheat
and reposition the fiber in the termination process. This easy-to-install field mount
connector provides reliable performance in indoor and outdoor applications and has
no internal splice.
All 3M hot melt connectors can be terminated using the same 3M Hot Melt
Termination Kit 6366/6362. 3M LC Connectors also require the 3M LC Hot Melt
Expansion Kit 6650-LC which includes a weighted polishing jig to provide a PC
centered apex end face.
Applications
The 3M Hot Melt Connectors are specifically designed for installation in
singlemode and multimode fiber data transport systems, including the latest OM3
and OM4 laser optimized fibers for multi-gigabit tansmission speed. These include
building and campus Local Area Network (LAN) backbones, factory and industrial
control systems, traffic control systems and enterprise networks.
Hot Melt Connectors are fast and reliable for termination of multifiber
distribution and breakout cables. They can be used for termination and restoration
of patch cords.
The applications for the hot melt connector are based on TIA-568, ISO 11801, and
EN 50173 standards for performance over environmental extremes.
3M Hot Melt Connectors
Singlemode and multimode local area networks and campus wiring
Singlemode data centers and CATV headend
Environmental performance of all hot melt connectors exceed EIA/TIA 568-C.3
SC and LC connectors meet performance standards of ISO 11801 and EN 50173
Singlemode reflection performance of –55dB at temperature extremes
Available in LC, ST, SC, FC singlemode and multimode connectors
Provides reliable performance in a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications
3MTM Singlemode SC Connector 8300
3MTM Multimode Duplex LC Connector 6600
3MTM Singlemode FC Connector 8200
3MTM Multimode ST Connector 6100
Features Benefits
Meets TIA/EIA 568-C.3 standard for indoor and outdoor applications Long term reliability
Ease of use on backbone and horizontal cable Quick termination in <2 minutes; high yield
Allows custom length cable assemblies to be built on site Enhances cable management in telecom room or central office
Minimizes cable slack
Adhesive fiber retention Not dependent on mechanical retention alone
3M field polishing process produces <55dB reflection, singlemode Reliable in high speed transmission
Pre-loaded adhesive No epoxy mixing or mess; no pot life
Re-heatable adhesive Allows fiber repositioning
Blue dot of adhesive after fiber insertion Easy to see when polishing is complete
3M Hot Melt Connectors LC, ST, SC, FC
Specifications Multimode Singlemode
Product Number 6100 ST Series
6200 FC Series
6300 SC Series
6600 LC Series
8100 ST Series
8200 FC Series
8300 SC Series
8600 LC Series
Testing Specification TIA/EIA 568-C.3 TIA/EIA 568-C.3
Operating Temperature -10°C to +60°C
(+14°F to +140°F)
-10°C to +60°C
(+14°F to +140°F)
Attenuation* <0.2dB typical <0.2dB typical
Reflection* -25dB typical -55dB typical
Mating Durability 300 Matings <0.2dB change <0.2dB change
Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C
(-40°F to +185°F)
-40°C to +85°C
(-40°F to +185°F)
Materials and Identification
Ferrule Zirconia ceramic Zirconia ceramic
Housing Body Nickel plated zinc (ST)
Engineered resin (LC, SC, FC)
Nickel plated zinc (ST)
Engineered resin (LC, SC, FC)
Boot Thermoplastic elastomer Thermoplastic elastomer
Flame Retardancy UL-94 V-0 UL-94 V-0
Adhesive Pre-loaded blue hot melt Pre-loaded blue hot melt
*Multimode connectors tested at 850nm and 1300nm.
*Singlemode connectors tested at 1310nm and 1550nm.
Reliability
Long-term
3M SC Hot Melt Connector
3M ST Hot Melt Connector
3M FC Hot Melt Connector
3M LC Hot Melt Connector
[( 31. 50 )]
(1 . 240 )
(1.170 ) [( 29 . 70 )]
(1 . 477 ) [(37 . 50 )]
(1. 405 ) [(35 . 70 )]
( . 374 ) [( 9 . 50 )]
( . 420 ) [( 10 . 67 )]
( . 420 ) [( 10 . 67 )]
( . 495 ) [( 12 . 57 )]
LC Unibody dUpLex ConneCtor AssembLies
with jACketed CAbLe boot
LC Unibody dUpLex ConneCtor AssembLies
LC Unibody dUpLex ConneCtor AssembLies
with UnjACketed CAbLe boot
LC btw ConneCtor
(behind the wALL)
UnjACketed fiber And simpLex onLy
Note: ST hotmelt connectors are packaged for termination of
900 micron buffer, 2.4 mm and 3.0 mm jacketed cable.
SC and FC hot melt connectors are packaged for termination
of 900 micron buffer and 3.0 mm jacketed cable.
For SC and FC termination of 2.4 mm jacketed cable, order
the additional SC-FC Crimp Ring.
Product Number Description Minimum Order Packaging
3M LC Connectors
6600-S MM hot melt simplex 900 BTW, white boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6602-S MM hot melt simplex 1.6-2.0 cable, white boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6603-S MM hot melt simplex 2.4-3.0 cable, white boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6601-D MM hot melt duplex 900 buffer, white/beige boots 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6602-D MM hot melt duplex 1.6-2.0 cable, white/beige boots 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6603-D MM hot melt duplex 2.4-3.0 cable, white/beige boots 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6604-D MM hot melt duplex 900 buffer, red/black boots 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6605-D MM hot melt duplex 1.6-2.0 cable, red/black boots 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6606-D MM hot melt duplex 2.4-3.0 cable, red/black boots 60 1/bag, 60/carton
8600-S SM hot melt simplex 900 BTW, white boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
8602-S SM hot melt simplex 1.6-2.0 cable, white boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
8603-S SM hot melt simplex 2.4-3.0 cable, white boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
8601-D SM hot melt duplex 900 buffer, white/beige boots 60 1/bag, 60/carton
8602-D SM hot melt duplex 1.6-2.0 cable, white/beige boots 60 1/bag, 60/carton
8603-D SM hot melt duplex 2.4-3.0 cable, white/beige boots 60 1/bag, 60/carton
3M ST Connectors
6100-W MM hot melt connector, white boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6100-B MM hot melt connector, black boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6100-R MM hot melt connector, red boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6100-W1K MM hot melt connector, white boot 1,000 1/bag, 1,000/carton
6100-B1K MM hot melt connector, black boot 1,000 1/bag, 1,000/carton
6100-R1K MM hot melt connector, red boot 1,000 1/bag, 1,000/carton
8100-YS SM hot melt connector, yellow boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
8100-Y1K SM hot melt connector, yellow boot 1,000 1/bag, 1,000/carton
3M FC Connectors
6200 MM hot melt connector, white boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
8200-W SM hot melt connector, white boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
3M SC Connectors
6300-W MM hot melt connector, white boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
6300-W1K MM hot melt connector, white boot 1,000 1/bag, 1,000/carton
6300-B1K MM hot melt connector, black boot 1,000 1/bag, 1,000/carton
6300-R1K MM hot melt connector, red boot 1,000 1/bag, 1,000/carton
8300 SM hot melt connector, white boot 60 1/bag, 60/carton
8300-W1K-S SM hot melt connector, white boot 1,000 1/bag, 1,000/carton
Crimp Ring
SC-FC Crimp Ring 2.4 mm red 60-bulk 1 package 60/package
Ordering Information
3M Hot Melt Termination Kits
The 3M Hot Melt Termination Kits 6366 (120V oven) and
6362 (230V oven) contain all materials necessary to terminate
3M SC, ST, and FC hot melt connectors, both singlemode and
multimode. An LC expansion kit makes it easy to incorporate
the LC hot melt process into one kit.
Features Benefits
Premium microscope with oblique and coaxial lighting Better view of fiber end face inspection
Roll-up tool pouch Tools are organized and accessible
Universal hot melt holders Fewer parts to carry, holds cable more securely
Instruction CD Organized into video segments for quick reference
Product Number Description Minimum Order Packaging
6366 Hot melt termination kit for ST, FC, SC hot melt connectors, 120V 1 1 each
6362 Hot melt termination kit for ST, FC, SC hot melt connectors, 230V 1 1 each
6650-LC LC Hot Melt expansion kit (required with 6366/6362) 1 1 each
Ordering Information - Hot Melt Termination Kits
3MTM Hot Melt Termination Kits 6366 and 63623MTM LC Hot Melt Expansion Kit 6650-LC
The 3M LC Hot Melt Expansion Kit 6650-LC is used in addition to the 6366/6362 hot melt termination kits. The LC
expansion kit contains the tools needed to terminate 3M LC Hot Melt Connectors that are not included in the 6366/6362
termination kits.
The 3M Hot Melt Polishing Machine 6851-E features a fast,
simple step polishing technology, used for multimode 3M Hot
Melt connectors. This machine is used to polish two hot melt
connectors at a timeSC, ST or FC—saving time and labor
over hand polishing.
3MTM Hot Melt Polishing Machine 6851-E
Product Number Description Contents Quantity Replacement Minimum Order Packaging
6312 120V oven (6366 Kit) 1 1 1
6323 230V oven (6362 Kit) 1 1 1
6365-HH Universal holder 4 4 4/pkg
6365-PP Round polishing pad 2 1 1
6192-9RN 9 µm lapping film (slate gray) 10 50 50
6192-A-254X-2D5 2 µm lapping film (pale green) 50 500 500/pkg
863X-0.02S Final lapping film (frosted) 20 50 50/pkg
8892 Polishing jig 2 1 1
6365-KS Kevlar snips 1 1 1
6362-TH Stripping tool 1 1 1
6365-CT Crimp tool 1 1 1
6365-FS Fiber scribe 1 1 1
6365-VS View scope (200X) 1 1 1
6366-CW Lint-free wipes with dispenser 100 100 100/pkg
Pronto adhesive 1 - -
120V power cord (6366 Kit) 1 - -
230V UK power cord (6362 Kit) 1 - -
230V EU power cord (6362 Kit) 1 - -
Alcohol bottle (empty) 1 - -
Water bottle (empty) 1 - -
Fiber scrap can, plastic 1 - -
Roll up pouch 1 - -
Fiber marking pen 1 - -
Black Plastic Box 1 - -
Laminated Stripping Template 1 - -
78-8140-4734-2 Training CD ROM 1 - -
78-8073-7873-8-C Instructions (paper) 1 - -
*Kit consumables provides up to 100 total polished ends multimode or singlemode, combined.
3M Hot Melt Termination Kit 6366/6362 Contents
Product Number Description Contents Quantity Replacement Minimum Order Packaging
6650-LH Hot melt connector holder 4 4 4/pkg
6650-JW Polishing guide w/ weight (includes 2
jigs) 1 1 1
6650-LS Replacement polishing jigs 0 2 2/pkg
6650-LT Crimp tool 1 1 1
6650-VS Adapter for 6365-VS view scope 1 1 1
6650-HS Heat shrink fixture 1 1 1
6650-HC Holder cleaning pin 3 3 3/pkg
6650-LP Polishing pad 4.5 x 5.5 2 2 2/pkg
Instruction manual 1 - -
Lapping film, start-up kit* 1 - -
Laminated stripping template 1 - -
*Up to 100 total polished multimode ends, or up to 50 singlemode ends with 50 multimode ends
3M LC Hot Melt Expansion Kit 6650 Contents
A complete line of ST, FC, SC and LC coupling adapters are available. For more information, please contact your 3M sales
representative at 800-426-8688.
Important Notice
All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to 3M’s products are based on information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed.
Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Any statements related
to the product which are not contained in 3M’s current publications, or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon,
in writing, by an authorized officer of 3M.
Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability.
This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of 12 months from the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your
exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for
any loss or damage arising from this 3M product, whether indirect, special, incidental or consequential regardless of the legal theory asserted.
3M is a trademark of 3M Company.
3
Communication Markets Division
6801 River Place Blvd.
Austin, TX 78726-9000
800/426 8688
Fax 800/626 0329
www.3M.com/telecom
Please recycle. Printed in USA.
© 3M 2011. All rights reserved.
80-6113-2816-4
Product Number Description Minimum Order Packaging
6851-E Hot melt polishing machine 1 1 kit
6392 SC holder for 6850-A polishing machine (legacy) 1 1 kit
6692 LC Holder for 6850-A polishing machine (legacy) 1 1 Kit
6192-B Lapping film for 6850-A and 6851-E polishing machine 2 pkg 500 shts/pkg
6365-CC Hot melt consumable kit for ST, SC, FC
Lapping film, 2 µm (254X)
Lapping film, 0.05 µm (263X)
Lint free cloths
8892 universal polishing jig
1
1 each
200 sheets
50 sheets
200 sheets
1 each
6650-LS LC lapping film singlemode consumable kit (polishes 400 connectors)
Lapping film, 9 µm (461X)
Lapping film, 2 µm (254X)
Lapping film, 0.5 µm (661X)
Lapping film, final polish (863XW)
1
1 each
20 sheets
100 sheets
40 sheets
80 sheets
6650-LM LC lapping film multimode consumable kit (polishes 400 connectors)
Lapping film, 9 µm (461X)
Lapping film, 2 µm (254X)
1
1 each
20 sheets
100 sheets
6190 ST Connector Holder for Hot Melt Oven 1 6 pack
SP-00504 SC Connector Holder for Hot Melt Oven 1 4 pack
SP-00505 FC Connector Holder for Hot Melt Oven 1 4 pack
6191 Hot Melt Cooling Stand 1 1 each
Ordering Information - 3MHot Melt Polishing Machine and other Kit Accessories