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AFSI Obtains ATEX Certification for TFOCA-II[R] Fiber Optic Connectors.


ALLEN, Texas -- Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) has been awarded an ATEX certification number (09ATEX1033X) from Sira for its fiber optic 4-channel TFOCA-II([R]) hermaphroditic her·maph·ro·dite  
n.
1. An animal or plant exhibiting hermaphroditism.

2. Something that is a combination of disparate or contradictory elements.
 plug and receptacle connectors. This certification allows TFOCA-II([R]) EX connectors to be mounted directly to flameproof flame·proof  
adj.
Resistant to catching fire; flame-retardant.

tr.v. flame·proofed, flame·proof·ing, flame·proofs
To make resistant to catching fire.

Adj. 1.
 enclosures for use in Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous environments, thereby providing a safe, robust, and user-friendly fiber optic interface.

AFSI is a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of fiber optic products for harsh environments. AFSI continues to uphold its position as a leader in harsh environment fiber optic cable Noun 1. fiber optic cable - a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light
fibre optic cable

transmission line, cable, line - a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
 assemblies and components such as termini, M28876, MIL-ST, TFOCA TFOCA Tactical Fiber Optic Cable Assembly  and the TFOCA-II([R])connector, which AFSI developed and patented.

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