Erika Violet OM4 SC Duplex Multimode Adaptor with Phospher Bronze Alignment Sleeves – 12 Pack

SKU: SCXi-126X

$15.50

(ex. GST)

The Erika Violet OM4 SC Duplex Multimode Adaptor provides precise alignment between compatible SC connectors in OM4 Multimode fibre networks.

Featuring phosphor bronze alignment sleeves, each adaptor supports stable optical connections with a typical insertion loss of ≤0.2 dB. Meanwhile, the SC duplex configuration accommodates two fibre connections within a single housing.

Its distinctive Erika Violet housing provides clear visual identification for OM4 connectivity in patch panels, fibre enclosures and distribution equipment.

Supplied by fibreSales in convenient packs of 12, these adaptors suit data centres, enterprise networks, telecommunications infrastructure, network upgrades and fibre maintenance.

Erika Violet OM4 SC Adaptor at a Glance

  • SC Duplex configuration
  • OM4 Multimode fibre application
  • Erika Violet housing
  • Phosphor bronze alignment sleeves
  • High-precision alignment
  • Typical insertion loss ≤0.2 dB
  • Stable optical connectivity
  • Excellent interchangeability
  • Excellent repeatability
  • Good temperature characteristics
  • Meets UL94-V0 flammability requirements
  • Supplied in packs of 12

What Is an OM4 SC Duplex Adaptor?

An OM4 SC Duplex Adaptor creates an aligned connection between compatible SC Multimode fibre connectors.

Inside the adaptor, precision sleeves position the mating connector ferrules so optical signals can pass efficiently between the fibres. Accurate mechanical alignment therefore plays an important role in maintaining consistent connection performance.

With two SC interfaces housed together, the duplex format provides an organised solution for fibre pairs commonly used in optical networks.

Designed for OM4 Multimode Fibre

OM4 is a laser-optimised Multimode fibre category used extensively in high-speed, short-reach optical networks.

Common environments include:

  • Data centres
  • Enterprise networks
  • Equipment rooms
  • Building backbones
  • Campus networks
  • Telecommunications facilities
  • High-density fibre distribution
  • High-speed LAN infrastructure

Actual transmission speed and distance depend on the complete optical system, including transceivers, wavelength, channel loss and the applicable Ethernet standard.

Engineering Decision

Choose the Erika Violet OM4 SC Duplex Adaptor when your network uses OM4 Multimode fibre with SC duplex connectivity and requires phosphor bronze alignment sleeves.

Before ordering, confirm the fibre category, connector interface and patch-panel format against the installed infrastructure.

Erika Violet Housing for Easy Identification

Clear identification becomes increasingly valuable when a patch panel contains multiple fibre types or network services.

The Erika Violet housing makes these OM4 adaptors easy to recognise inside compatible fibre distribution equipment. As a result, technicians can identify the intended OM4 connection points more readily during installation and maintenance.

Colour should not replace proper network documentation, however. Always confirm the actual fibre type and connector configuration before making changes to an optical network.

Phosphor Bronze Alignment Sleeves

Precise ferrule positioning helps maintain a consistent optical pathway through an adaptor.

For this reason, each Erika Violet SC Duplex Adaptor uses phosphor bronze alignment sleeves to align compatible SC connectors.

Key performance benefits include:

  • High-precision alignment
  • Stable connector positioning
  • Excellent repeatability
  • Excellent interchangeability
  • Consistent optical connectivity

Connector condition and cleanliness remain equally important when maintaining fibre performance.

Typical Insertion Loss ≤0.2 dB

According to the supplied specifications, these adaptors provide a typical insertion loss of ≤0.2 dB.

Every connection contributes some loss to the overall optical channel. Consequently, designers need to account for adaptors alongside connectors, patch leads, splices and equipment interfaces when assessing the total link-loss budget.

Maintaining low connection loss becomes particularly important in networks containing multiple connection points.

SC Duplex Connectivity

SC connectors use a straightforward push-pull interface that remains common throughout optical fibre infrastructure.

By combining two SC connections into one housing, the duplex adaptor keeps a fibre pair together while providing an organised patch-panel interface.

This configuration suits:

  • Duplex optical links
  • Fibre patch panels
  • Equipment racks
  • Fibre distribution enclosures
  • Telecommunications cabinets
  • Data centre infrastructure
  • Building backbone networks

For fibre distribution projects, explore fibreSales Fibre Optic Enclosures.

High-Precision Fibre Alignment

A fibre adaptor must hold mating connector ferrules in the correct physical position.

When compatible SC connectors enter opposite sides of the adaptor, the phosphor bronze sleeve maintains their alignment. In turn, accurate positioning helps minimise unnecessary connection loss.

This mechanical function may appear simple, yet it remains critical to reliable optical connectivity.

Excellent Repeatability and Interchangeability

Modern fibre networks often undergo equipment changes, maintenance and patching throughout their operational life.

Reliable adaptors must therefore maintain consistent alignment when technicians disconnect and reconnect compatible fibre connectors. Excellent repeatability supports this requirement, while good interchangeability allows compatible SC connections to integrate efficiently into the network.

Proper fibre handling remains important whenever connections change.

Product Specifications

SpecificationDetails
ProductErika Violet OM4 SC Duplex Multimode Adaptor
Connector TypeSC
ConfigurationDuplex
Fibre ApplicationMultimode
Fibre CategoryOM4
Housing ColourErika Violet
Alignment SleevePhosphor Bronze
Typical Insertion Loss≤0.2 dB
Flammability RequirementUL94-V0
AlignmentHigh Precision
InterchangeabilityExcellent
RepeatabilityExcellent
Temperature CharacteristicGood
Pack Quantity12 Adaptors

Standards and Compliance

Supplied product information identifies compliance with requirements including:

  • ANSI
  • TIA/EIA
  • NTT
  • JIS
  • UL94-V0 flammability requirements

Where a project calls for a particular standard or revision, confirm the exact compliance requirements against the project specification before installation.

Applications for OM4 SC Duplex Adaptors

Erika Violet OM4 adaptors can support fibre connectivity across:

  • Data centres
  • Telecommunications networks
  • Fibre optic LANs
  • Enterprise networks
  • Access networks
  • Equipment rooms
  • Building backbone networks
  • Optical fibre CATV
  • Fibre distribution systems
  • Testing equipment
  • Medical devices
  • Industrial applications
  • Military applications

Suitability ultimately depends on the complete optical network design and equipment interfaces.

OM4 Connectivity in Data Centres

High-speed data centre networks often rely on OM4 Multimode fibre for short-reach optical connections.

Within these environments, SC adaptors may provide connection points between terminated fibre and patch leads wherever the infrastructure uses SC interfaces. Duplex construction keeps the two associated fibres together, which also helps maintain organised patching.

Network designers should still verify the complete channel requirements before selecting connectivity components.

Pack of 12 Erika Violet Adaptors

Each product pack contains 12 SC Duplex Adaptors.

This quantity provides a practical option for:

  • Fibre patch-panel installations
  • Data centre projects
  • Network expansions
  • Equipment-room upgrades
  • Maintenance stock
  • Contractor vehicles
  • Replacement requirements
  • Telecommunications projects

Keeping additional adaptors available can also reduce downtime when a damaged component requires replacement.

OM4 vs OM3 SC Duplex Adaptors

Both OM3 and OM4 belong to the laser-optimised Multimode fibre family. Nevertheless, installers should maintain the appropriate fibre identification and component selection throughout the network.

FeatureErika Violet OM4Aqua OM3
Fibre TypeMultimodeMultimode
Fibre CategoryOM4OM3
HousingErika VioletAqua
ConnectorSC DuplexSC Duplex
Alignment SleevePhosphor BronzePhosphor Bronze
Typical Insertion Loss≤0.2 dB≤0.2 dB
Intended NetworkOM4OM3

Matching components to the installed infrastructure helps maintain clear identification and consistent network documentation.

SC Duplex vs LC Duplex

Both connector formats can support duplex optical links, although their physical designs differ.

SC uses a larger push-pull connector, whereas LC provides a smaller form factor for higher-density applications. Accordingly, the correct adaptor depends on the connectors, patch panels, pigtails and patch leads already specified for the network.

Always select the adaptor format that matches the actual fibre infrastructure.

Inspect and Clean Fibre Connectors

Contamination can increase optical loss even when the adaptor itself remains correctly aligned.

A professional connection process should therefore include:

  1. Inspect the connector end face.
  2. Clean it when required.
  3. Re-inspect after cleaning.
  4. Check the mating interface where appropriate.
  5. Connect only after confirming cleanliness.

For professional fibre maintenance, fibreSales supplies Fibre Cleaning Products and Fibre Inspection Microscopes.

Choosing the Correct SC Fibre Adaptor

Several details should be confirmed before ordering.

Check the Fibre Category

This product is intended for OM4 Multimode fibre.

Confirm the Connector

SC connectors require the corresponding SC adaptor interface.

Select the Configuration

A duplex housing accommodates two fibre connections within one adaptor assembly.

Verify the Alignment Sleeve

These adaptors use phosphor bronze alignment sleeves.

Checking each requirement helps ensure that the selected adaptor matches the intended fibre installation.

Related Fibre Products

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Why Buy Erika Violet OM4 Adaptors from fibreSales?

fibreSales supplies fibre connectivity products for Australian data, telecommunications and network infrastructure.

These Erika Violet adaptors combine OM4 Multimode identification, SC Duplex connectivity, phosphor bronze alignment sleeves and typical insertion loss ≤0.2 dB.

Additionally, the 12-pack format provides a practical quantity for installations, upgrades and maintenance stock.

Together, these characteristics make the product well suited to OM4 networks that use SC duplex connectivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Erika Violet OM4 SC Duplex Adaptor?

It is a Multimode fibre optic adaptor designed to align and connect compatible SC connectors within an OM4 network.

Is this adaptor designed for Multimode fibre?

Yes. The product is intended specifically for OM4 Multimode fibre applications.

Why is the housing violet?

The Erika Violet housing provides clear visual identification for this OM4 product range.

Which connector does the adaptor accept?

This product uses an SC Duplex connector configuration.

What type of alignment sleeve is fitted?

Each adaptor uses phosphor bronze alignment sleeves.

What is the typical insertion loss?

Supplied specifications state a typical insertion loss of ≤0.2 dB.

How many connections does one adaptor accommodate?

A duplex adaptor accommodates two SC fibre connections.

How many adaptors come in the pack?

Each pack contains 12 adaptors.

Can these adaptors be installed in a fibre patch panel?

Yes, provided the panel accepts the corresponding SC Duplex adaptor format.

Are they suitable for data centres?

They can suit data centre networks that use compatible OM4 Multimode fibre and SC connectivity.

What is the difference between OM3 and OM4 versions?

Both are Multimode products, but the OM3 version targets OM3 infrastructure while the Erika Violet model targets OM4 networks.

Should connectors be cleaned before insertion?

Yes. Inspect and clean fibre connector end faces as required before making the connection.

Order Erika Violet OM4 SC Duplex Adaptors – 12 Pack

Build or maintain your OM4 network with the Erika Violet OM4 SC Duplex Multimode Adaptor with Phosphor Bronze Alignment Sleeves – 12 Pack from fibreSales.

Combining high-precision alignment, phosphor bronze sleeves and typical insertion loss ≤0.2 dB, these adaptors provide reliable SC Duplex connectivity for compatible OM4 Multimode fibre infrastructure.

Order your 12-pack online from fibreSales.

Conclusion

The Erika Violet OM4 SC Duplex Multimode Adaptor provides a reliable connection interface for SC-based OM4 fibre networks.

Phosphor bronze alignment sleeves maintain accurate connector positioning, while typical insertion loss of ≤0.2 dB helps minimise connection loss. Furthermore, the duplex housing accommodates two SC fibre connections within one organised assembly.

Supplied in packs of 12, Erika Violet adaptors suit new OM4 installations, data centre networks, expansions, maintenance and replacement requirements.

For more fibre optic solutions, technical resources, and installation products, visit www.fibresales.com.au.

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