Market Central 51-01185 fiber switch

Product Description

Market Central 51-01185 Manual Fiber Optic Switch

This is a passive, manual fiber optic switch designed to redirect optical signals between different paths without electronic conversion. It is used in laboratories, test setups, and network environments to manually select or bypass fiber links for maintenance, testing, or signal routing.

Key Specifications:

• Model: 51-01185

• Type: Manual mechanical switch

• Configuration: Likely 1×2 (one input, two selectable outputs) or 2×2

• Connectors: SC or ST (or a combination – specify if known)

• Wavelength Range: Multimode or singlemode (850/1300 nm or 1310/1550 nm typical)

• Operation: Manual lever or slider for path selection

Applications:

• Lab Testing: Switching between two light sources or detectors

• Network Maintenance: Bypassing a network element for testing or repair

• Protection Switching: Simple manual redundancy for critical links

• Education: Demonstrating fiber optic routing principles