Reversible fiber optic connector

A re-terminable fiber optic stub fiber connector for reversibly terminating a field fiber, the connector comprising:

• a bayonet matable to a mating adapter;
• a backbone retained within a rear of the bayonet housing;
• a ferrule holder provided within the backbone, the ferrule holder including an alignment key radially extending outward from near one end thereof, the alignment key being exposed to mate with a cam activation tool to lock rotation of the ferrule holder relative to other connector components;
• and
• a cam provided between the ferrule holder and the backbone, the cam including
• a cam activation cutout at a front face thereof that mates with a cam activation tool interface to enable rotation of the cam between de-activated and activated positions, the cam activation cutout receiving the alignment key of the ferrule holder therethrough and extending around an arcuate portion of the cam periphery sufficient to allow rotation of the cam relative to the alignment key of the ferrule holder between de-activated and activation positions;
• a first camming profile that actuates a field fiber clamp;
• a second camming profile that actuates a buffer clamp;
• a detent stop that limits rotation of the cam during cam activation;
• and
• a detent ramp that limits rotation during normal connector use and allows cam rotation during cam activation,
• wherein the cam once terminated and mated with the adapter is unexposed to prevent inadvertent de-activation of the field fiber by a user.