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Proton™ Field and FTTX Polisher

Proton™ Field and FTTX Polisher

Proton™ consistently achieves Telcordia compliant, singlemode UPC and APC finishes in a handheld and battery operated package. Proton™ incorporates the same Independent Suspension (IS) and optically aligned workholder design found in Krell’s Scepter™ Mass Production Polishing Systems. Proton™ can polish connectors sideways and at most orientations, permitting access to cabling in the tight confines of datacom wire closets, LAN cross-connects, and CATV fiber nodes. Proton™’s portability lends itself to various military and aerospace applications and networks in which field-deployed optical connectors are terminated or require servicing and repair. Mil-spec components and termini including M29504, LuxCis, ARINC 801, ELIO, MC5, RSC, etc.



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Feb. 20, 2026, 6:56 a.m.
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Any MPO jigs for the Proton?
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Yes, we do offer MPO workholder jigs for the Proton polisher. They are available for both flat and angle polishing. Please note that Proton uses 2" diameter films and MT processing tends to wear these films fairly quickly. This is typically acceptable for low-volume or repair applications.
Oct. 6, 2022, 2:19 p.m.
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Can this recover damaged connectors to Telcordia specifications?
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Proton's actively aligned workholders are designed to achieve Telcordia geometries on ferrule endfaces.
Oct. 6, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
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Can this polisher be used in a lab?
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Yes. We offer a stand for benchtop/table operation.
Sept. 21, 2020, 4:48 p.m.
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What is included with the purchase of this unit? Does it polish SC, LC, FC both UPC and APC? Thanks.
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Workholder fixtures (ie. for SC-UPC, SC-APC, FC-UPC, FC-APC, etc) are purchased as needed with the base Proton polisher. Please forward your specific connector requirements to sales@krelltech.com and we will generate a quotation for your application.
April 14, 2020, 6:39 p.m.
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Can Proton polish two connectors?
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Since Proton is designed for repair, only one connector can be polished at a time.
April 2, 2020, 8:54 p.m.
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Can Proton be used to polish newly terminated connectors?
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Proton is designed to be used in the termination process, as well as repairing damaged connectors and termini.
April 2, 2020, 3:25 p.m.
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Does the Proton have a built-in polishing timer?
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Yes, the timer allows for adjustable cycles for polishing routines.
March 31, 2020, 8:18 p.m.
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Is the proton battery powered?
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It is indeed!
March 26, 2020, 6:16 p.m.
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Is the Proton portable?
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Yes!
March 24, 2020, 8:01 p.m.
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Can I purchase a stand for the Proton Field Polisher?
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Yes, a stand is available for tabletop operation.
March 23, 2020, 8:22 p.m.
Q
Is Proton left, or right handed?
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Proton can be operated by either hand.
March 12, 2020, 7:18 p.m.
Q
Does Proton only repair damaged connector?
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Proton can repaired damaged connectors and also polish newly terminated connectors.
Feb. 2, 2020, 9:39 p.m.
Q
Can Proton polish these attached connectors?
A
Yes, these and all UPC style termini and connectors.
Jan. 3, 2020, 5:35 p.m.
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Can Proton run on AC power?
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Yes, both AC power and standard 9 volt battery operation.
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Proton™ FTTX Field Polisher SINGLEMODE PERFORMANCE COMPLETE HAND-HELD OPERATION INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION WORKHOLDERS SUPPORTS ALL INDUSTRY STANDARD AND MIL-SPEC CONNECTORS/TERMINI TELCORDIA COMPLIANT SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Optical Performance1 Polishing Performance2 Operational Back Reflection Apex Offset Connector Support < -60 dB, UPC < 50 microns, maximum All industry standard, < -65 dB, APC < 15 microns, typical Mil-spec and custom Insertion Loss Radius of Curvature connectors/termini < 0.25 dB, typical 10-25 mm, 2.5 mm ferrules Process Time4 7-20 mm, 1.25 mm ferrules New termination: 2 min. 1 Optical performance may vary between connector 5-12 mm, APC ferrules Connector repair: < 1 min. manufacturers. Undercut/Protrusion3 Polishing Pressure 0 to -50 nm Adjustable, linear displacement 2 Cycle Timing Polishing performance meets and exceeds Telcordia specifications, and can be optimized for specific applications. User adjustable 3 Dependent upon radius of curvature Polishing Motion Random orbital Production performance is now available in field environments in the form of Power Proton. Though portable and battery operated, Proton consistently 9 volt alkaline achieves singlemode UPC and APC finishes. Proton incorporates the same AC adapter 5 Independent Suspension (IS) and optically aligned workholder design found Weight in Krell’s mass production Scepter Polishing System. 1.8 lbs 4 Singlemode UPC/APC finish. VERSATILE Proton has been conceived for true hand-held operation. Connectors can be loaded, polishing pressure set and films changed-out without the need of a table, workbench or external support. Proton can polish connectors sideways and at most orientations, permitting access to cabling in the tight confines of wire closets, cross-connects and fiber nodes. PORTABLE This unique design makes Proton the ideal choice for all field networks such as Fiber to the Home/Premise (FTTX), shipboard/aircraft, CATV and LAN. Whether the application is a new installation, connector repair or even R&D efforts, Proton provides the required performance. Proton™ workholders feature Independent Suspension (IS) for 5 Patent No. 7,070,338B1. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rev. 2, 1/13 controlled pressure and uniform contact with the polishing surface. The workholder is also optically aligned. for optimal polish geometry. krell technologies, inc. · tel: (732) 617-7091 · sales@krelltech.com · www.krelltech.com

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