GoldRush®
Fiber Optic Connectors
Amphenol
Fiber Systems
Features and Benefits
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Hermaphroditic Design for Versatility -
Enables the GoldRush® plug to be daisy-chained
or unreeled from either end of a reel
Brass Construction - Eliminates thermite
concerns. Also available in stainless steel
(for corrosive environments) and aluminum
4-Channel Connector Design - Provides
system flexibility
Optional Key Positions - Four key positions
(1, 2, 3 and universal) available, enabling
segregation of mated plug/receptacles or
plug/plug, through mechanical interface
Improved Cable Retention Strength -
Designed to meet 400 lb pull strength
while protecting fibers from stress
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GoldRush Brass Plug
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About GoldRush® Connectors
Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) has
designed the next generation “longwall communica-
tions” deployable fiber optic connector. By respond-
ing to specific customer needs and leveraging the
family of AFSI TFOCA-II® connectors, the
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Solid Core Alignment Sleeves - More robust
than split alignment sleeves
Removable End Cap - Allows for easy field
repair and cleaning
Commercial Ceramic Ferrule Technology -
Enables GoldRush® connectors to provision
multimode and single mode interconnect with a
variety of polishes including SPC and UPC
Field Repairable Using Existing Parts -
Additional connector components (other than
termini) are not required to perform field repair
GoldRush® series of fiber optic connectors was born.
These innovative interconnect solutions have become
an enabling technology for “digital mining.” AFSI’s
GoldRush® connectors address specific mining
requirements for the future of intelligent mining.
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GoldRush® connectors are the only Mining Safety
and Health Administration (MSHA) certified fiber
optic connectors for use in underground mines
under Title 30 CFR, Part 18.
Applications
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Mining
The heart of the GoldRush® family of deployable
fiber optic connectors is the TFOCA-II® termini,
featuring “sealed” free floating termini. This revolu-
tionary design enables GoldRush® connectors to seal
against high humidity and moisture conditions while
allowing full axial and orbital movement of the mated
termini, providing the lowest possible insertion loss.
Oil, Gas and Geoscience industries
Industrial
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