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QR Connector Family

On patch panels or active components with high node density, working on connectors without compromising connectivity is difficult due to the limited space.
The R&M QR connector family offers maximum packing density combined with convenient manipulation. The mating process is operated via the boot and offers maximum ease of use, which also qualifies QR connectors for other applications.

The R&M QR principle

The patented QR (Quick-Release) concept combines the most comfortable handling and the highest packing density on the panel.
The heart of the QR concept is the QR-Boot, which takes over the manual function (e.g. pushing down the lever on the LC connector) and executes it by simply pulling.

Fully compatible with SFP LCd transceivers

LCd connectors for high-density applications may have an unplugging issue when connected to LCd SFP transceivers.

LC-QR’s from R&M don’t know this problem.

Connectors designed for the highest density possible

Another advantage of this concept is that the shape of the QR connector does not require any additional space and thus supports the maximum possible packing density on patch panels.

QR-connectors from R&M allows the stacking of adapters without space in between
Without space in between-stacking of common high density connectors with a stick creates an overlapping of the connectors
Therefore high density connectors with sticks request for a space in between the adapters which reduces the numbers of nodes per square

Benefits of R&M QR-connectors

Strengths QR plugs from R&M

  • Plugging in and unplugging are both possible via the boot
  • Simple polarity change of two or more fiber connectors without special tools
  • No interference with neighboring plugs (wobbling) when handling patch cords
  • Fully compatible with all commercially available LC duplex transceivers
  • No additional space required for the QR function on the connector
  • No annoying chopsticks required to release the lever (e.g. LC connector)

Polarity change for multiple plugs

For multiple connectors, the simple polarization change can help save time and cost when needed.
Many products on the market can do polarization changes, but we also think about torsion protection of the fiber.
The R&M QR multiple connectors (LC-QR uniboot, LC-QR duplex, LC-QR MPO) are designed with this possibility in mind and can be implemented without tools.

Uniboot
Saving space at the limit.
Realize a duplex connection with 1.4 or 2.0 mm mini core cable.
Simple polarity change in seconds. The fiber remains protected.
Simplex
The generalist.
Applicable as singlemode patch or pigtail variant.
Duplex
The robust one.
LC-Duplex – QR patch cords in the effective range of the untrained user (Home,
Desk) protects ferrule and sleeve by simplifying the mating process.
Optimal for hybrid patch cords thanks to standard duplex cables.
MPO
All clear!
R&M produces the polarity methods A and B and distinguishes on the
connector and the adapter by color for easy identification.

 

Applications

The advantage of QR connectors on the densely packed patch panel has already been demonstrated.
The simple connect-disconnect principle allows the QR connectors to be used even where professionally trained personnel are not available, such as in-home applications.

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