{"product_id":"afl-2900-58-0002mr-apc-to-upc-otdr-connector-port-saver-1","title":"AFL 2900-58-0002MR APC-to-UPC OTDR Connector, Port Saver","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AFL 2900-58-0002MR is a field-replaceable connector designed to protect sensitive OTDR port ferrules from damage caused by frequent mating and unmating. By acting as a sacrificial interface, this port saver preserves the integrity of the primary optical hardware, significantly reducing the need for costly and time-consuming factory repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit features an APC female interface for the testing device side and a UPC male interface for the fiber-under-test side, effectively bridging different connector standards in the field. 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