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P256 / Fiber / Connector

opticalCON DUO 2-fiber connector system

opticalCON DUO packages LC-Duplex-based optical connectivity into a rugged push-pull field connector system with two fibers.

Also called opticalCON DUO Neutrik opticalCON 2 2-fiber opticalCON LC-Duplex rugged fiber

Fiber count and rugged shell identity do not establish fiber type, polish, wavelength, transceiver support or link budget.

Look for

Confirm the DUO family and two-fiber cable system, then verify the optical mode, polish and equipment transceivers separately.

Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-06 · Independent review pending

opticalCON DUO 2-fiber connector system — original, not-to-scale identification schematic; drawing review pending
View Not declared in this illustrationDepiction Plug/receptacle role not specifiedNot to scale · independent drawing review pending
Original recognition schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

The useful distinction

Recognize it. Then verify it.

opticalCON DUO packages LC-Duplex-based optical connectivity into a rugged push-pull field connector system with two fibers. [C256A]

Source-scoped identification facts

Each value retains its exact example, role and measurement axis. Facts from different parts must not be combined into an invented component.

Documented examples; not a mating drawing or compatibility approval
Connector rolecable connectorS276Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Named series only, not every family part: opticalCON DUO. Documented role: cable connector. No complete cable assembly code or geometry inferred from family illustration. IP65claim applies when mated.
Coupling / latchpush-pull (Claim C256B); Spring-loaded push-pull locking with automatic protective sealing shutterS322 · S276Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. V48 optical-channel and mechanical-boundary reference only; no optical budget, wavelength, transceiver or end-to-end link approval is inferred. Named series only, not every family part: opticalCON DUO. Documented role: cable connector. No complete cable assembly code or geometry inferred from family illustration. IP65claim applies when mated.
ManufacturerNeutrikS276Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Named series only, not every family part: opticalCON DUO. Documented role: cable connector. No complete cable assembly code or geometry inferred from family illustration. IP65claim applies when mated.
SeriesopticalCON DUOS276Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Named series only, not every family part: opticalCON DUO. Documented role: cable connector. No complete cable assembly code or geometry inferred from family illustration. IP65claim applies when mated.

Not recorded: Dimensions / axis, Mounting, Keying / polarization, Shell / form, Exact part / implementation, Recorded markings, View convention. Unknown fields stay unknown; illustrations supply no measurements or pin assignments.

Recorded variant and source limits
  • Two fibers do not establish wavelength, singlemode/multimode compatibility, transceiver type or allowable optical loss for a real link.
  • No ferrule geometry, polishing tolerance or fabrication dimensions are published.
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Bounded facts, visible unknowns

Specifications and limits

opticalCON DUO 2-fiber connector system facts and limitations
Documented identificationConnector-family identity is source-backed; exact variant/count remains implementation-specific. [C256A]
Mechanical dimensionsNo independently reviewed mechanical drawing in V43; do not use this page for fabrication, fit testing or tolerance work.
Engineering pinoutSource-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile →
Verified device listNot included. Check exact device and accessory documentation.
A boundary, not an omission to guess around.

Use the source-backed form or position count only for identification. Resolve ratings, protocol, direction, wiring, cable construction and exact device support from the relevant equipment and component documentation.

Before you connect

What to check

  1. Identify the exact connector family and variant from the equipment or cable documentation.
  2. Keep shape, contact count, protocol, electrical rating and device support as separate facts.
  3. Do not force, rewire or adapt a connector from this recognition record; resolve the remaining requirements first.
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What is not established

This field note does not approve a connection, adapter, cable assembly, rewiring scheme or fabricated part. It intentionally omits unsupported pin assignments and mechanical tolerances.

Your next step

Move from the form to the requirement.

The source trail

Evidence for this page

AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.

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C256ASource checked · pending review

Neutrik describes opticalCON DUO as a rugged two-fiber connector system that accommodates standard LC-Duplex optical connectivity.

Neutrik · opticalCON DUO ↗

Locator: Product overview and technical information
Access: public page. Identification/reference scope only. V43 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

S276: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: V43 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility proof.. Next review due 2027-01-04.

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Evidence behind this page

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1 linked sources · 1 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: catalogue_expansion_v43

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-04. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

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S276 · opticalCON DUO

Neutrik · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Identifies opticalCON DUO as a rugged two-fiber system based on LC-Duplex connectivity.

Not established / limitations: Identification/reference scope only. V43 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

Locator: Product overview and technical information

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C256A · P256

Neutrik describes opticalCON DUO as a rugged two-fiber connector system that accommodates standard LC-Duplex optical connectivity.

Claim scope: V43 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility proof.

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