DELOCK Panel Mount FC Simplex Adapter, female-to-female, black

DELOCK Panel Mount FC Simplex Adapter, female-to-female, black provides a compact, panel-installable interface for joining two FC simplex fiber connectors. Designed for fixed installation in panels or bulkheads, this adapter aligns and secures FC ferrules to maintain optical continuity in patching panels, fiber distribution frames and networking equipment racks.

Advantages

This DELOCK FC Simplex adapter offers a standardized female-to-female connection that eases field installation and maintenance. Its panel-mount form factor keeps fiber terminations flush with a panel surface for tidy cable management and physical protection. The black finish reduces visual distraction in rack-mounted environments while the precision sleeve ensures low insertion loss and repeatable mating performance.

Suitable for

• Connecting two FC simplex fiber connectors through a panel or bulkhead
• Use in fiber distribution panels, patch bays and network racks
• Fixed installations where a reliable, immobile fiber interface is needed

When it may not be suitable

This adapter is intended specifically for FC simplex connectors; it will not accept other connector types such as SC, ST or LC without additional adapters. It is a passive panel-mount component and does not provide active signal conditioning, amplification or protocol conversion.

Key specifications

• Connector type: FC simplex, female-to-female
• Mounting: panel / bulkhead mount
• Finish: black
• Application: single-fiber optical mating for fiber patching and distribution

How to use

Install the adapter into a compatible panel cutout or bulkhead and secure it according to the panel’s mounting method. Insert the FC simplex plug from one fiber cable into one side of the adapter and insert the mating FC simplex plug from the opposing cable into the other side. Ensure ferrules are clean before mating to minimize insertion loss and protect connectors when not in use with dust caps.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm that your fiber connectors are FC simplex and compatible with a female-to-female adapter
• Check panel cutout size and mounting requirements for proper installation
• Consider required insertion loss and whether a passive adapter meets system optical budget

Usage recommendations

Use optical-grade fiber cleaning tools before connecting. For permanent installations, secure cables to relieve strain on the mated connectors and periodically inspect connections for dust or wear to maintain optimal optical performance.