SMPTE ST 304/311 Camera Cables

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we offer both SMPTE standard and Japanese standard.

  • SMPTE ST 304/311
  • Japanese Style
  • Others

HFO Camera Cables / Overview

  • Overview
  • HFO SMPTE ST 304/311
  • Cleaning

Overview

Canare OC hybrid camera connectors (Japanese style) are commonly used in Japan and Asian countries. It includes the same combination of SMPTE but different pinouts. Canare OC series are non-compatible with SMPTE connectors (Canare FC series). Please use SMPTE conversion cables according to your application.

HFO SMPTE ST 304/311 Japanese Style
About Symmetric pinout Finger detachable insulator Better grip, proper connections SMPTE ST 311 cable ready Camera MFGs accepted Hybrid-OPS profile SMPTE and ARIB standardt Detachable insulator with tool Widely used in the market Hybrid-3K profile
Female connecter to
Men connecter
Men connecter to
Female connecter

HFO SMPTE ST 304/311

Model FCC**N FCC**A-WJ FCC**-9T FCC**-7N FCC**-7T
Connecters
FCFA / FCMA

FCF7A / FCM7A
Cables [Model] LF-2SM9N LF-2SM16 LF-2SM9T LF-2SM7N LF-2SM7T
Features Basic Super Tough Tough & Flexibility Slim & Light Slim & Lightweight & Tough & Flexible
Cross Section
Outer Jacket Abrasion-resistance PVC Double PVC TPU + PVC Abrasion-resistance PVC TPU + PVC
Sales units (m) Call
Nom.O.D. (mm) 9.2mm 16mm 9.2mm 7.1mm 7.1mm
Weight kg/100m (*1) 12.0 29.0 9.8 7.3 5.5
Overrall shield 9/24/0.10TA 91% N/A N/A 7.3 8/24/0.10TA 91%
Tension Tolerance (N) 700 700 1500 300 1000
Strength Member O.D.(mm) 2.6 2.6 1.8 mm + Tensile strength fiber 1.4 0.63 mm + Tensile strength fiber
Min Bend Radius 6 x Nom. O.D 6 x Nom. O.D Equal to Nom. O.D. 6 x Nom. O.D Equal to Nom. O.D
Temp. Range (deg C) -40 to +75
Channel Unit Fiber 2 x SM 9/125
(low-water-peak)
Unit O.D. 0.9 mm
2 x SM 9/125
(low-water-peak)
Unit O.D. 0.9 mm
2 x SM 9/125
(low-water-peak)
Unit O.D. 0.9 mm
2 x SM 9/125
(low-water-peak)
Unit O.D. 0.9 mm
2 x SM 9/125
(low-water-peak)
Unit O.D. 1.7 mm
Aux. (Power) 4 x 20 AWG
21 / 0.18TA
Unit O.D. 1.7 mm
4 x 20 AWG
21 / 0.18TA
Unit O.D. 1.7 mm
4 x 20 AWG
102 / 0.08A
Unit O.D 1.75 mm
2 x 20 AWG
21 / 0.18TA
Unit O.D. 1.7 mm
2 x 23 AWG
60 / 0.08A
Unit O.D. 1.4 mm
Signal (control) 2 x 25 AWG
7 / 0.18TA
Unit O.D. 1.2mm
2 x 25 AWG
7 / 0.18TA
Unit O.D. 1.2mm
2 x 25 AWG
24 / 0.08A
Unit O.D 1.2mm
2 x 25 AWG
7 / 0.18A
Unit O.D. 1.2 mm
2 x 26 AWG
30 / 0.08A
Unit O.D. 1.1mm

(*1) Without connectors

About Maintenance

The connector sections to be cleaned are the key parts, including the tips and sides of ferrules, the interior walls of alignment sleeves and the interior and exterior of connector shells. Note that scratches and particles of foreign matter on the tip of the ferrule can have a disabling effect on fiber-optic transmission. The following procedures should be used when cleaning hybrid fiber-optic camera connectors.

  • For Plugs, the interior surfaces of alignment sleeves and the tips of ferrules are to be cleaned with the non-alcohol treated cleaning stick using a gentle stroking action. Canare FCFA and FCFRA enhance easy cleaning procedure for its innovative alignment sleeve and insulator detachable design.
    US Patent: No.7241055B2
  • For Jacks, it is important to clean both the tips and sides of the completely protruding ferrules with the cleaning stick.
  • Both the male and female connector shells tend to attract dust and metal particles, so it is important to clean both the insides and outsides using cotton gauze or similar material.

Dirt on the Tip of the Ferrule / Cladding and Core


Msicrograph of Ferrule End-Face

  • finger smear
    Finger smear

    Caused by the act of mating and de-mating connectors.

  • Dirt
    Dirt

    Adhere when the connector is placed on the floor or dropped.

  • alcohol
    Alcohol stain

    Adhered to dried after cleaning with alcohol without sufficient wiper.

Ferrule & Enlarged View

Cladding that surrounds the core completely is as thin as a human hair. Since optical signals travel through the 10 µm diameter core, which is about 1/3 the size of cedar pollen, even dirt that cannot be seen with the naked eye can be a cause of transmission failures.

Ferrule / Enlarged View

Cleaning Procedure

Canare Fiber-Optic connectors enhance easy cleaning procedure for its innovative alignment sleeve and insulator detachable design.

SMPTE ST 311/304 Japanese Style
01. Extract an insulator unit.

For FC series, use a removal tool : ASPT -1. OC series does not require special tool. Minus driver or coin should be fine.

02. Clean up ferrules.

Canare suggests using CLETOP (photo shown). This stick features ferrule guide for efficient cleaning. For monitoring, a fiber scope will be handy as it displays real time ferrule surface.

03. Dust away on alignment sleeves

Dust also remains on inner part of alignment sleeve. Another end of CLETOP is ideal for wiping inside of alignment sleeve.

04. Put back the unit in place

The right position marked on dots. Insert the unit to the end - click sound. Press again with your finger to make sure properly placed. Insufficient locking may cause an issue - unit remaining on male connector.

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