InfiniBeam® Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Connectors
Overview
Stran Technologies InfiniBeam® expanded beam fiber optic connectors provide the ultimate in reliable performance in harsh environments where water, mud, dust and fluid exposure are a concern. Utilizing expanded beam technology, the design and packaging of these connectors provide a robust connectivity solution resistant to corrosion, mechanical and thermal shock while inherently providing easy field cleaning.
Applications
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Oil and Gas Surface Applications
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Deployable Military Tactical Systems
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Homeland Security and Surveillance
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Video/Data Transmission
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Outside Broadcast
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Underground and Surface Mining Operations
Features / Options
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Expanded beam inserts that expand the signal 200x reducing the effect of dust, dirt and other contaminants on the optical path
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Multiple plating options: Hard Anodize (Clear, Dark Green or Bronze) and Molded Rubber Grip on plug connector
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4 & 12 channel options for plug and receptacle
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Easy field cleaning without tools
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Hermaphroditic interface
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Custom deployment reels for plug to plug assemblies
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Available for all fiber types and sizes
Specifications
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Optical Insertion Loss | 62.5/125 μm: 1.5 dBmax, 1.0 dBtyp @850nm and 1300nm |
| Mating Durability | 3000 cycles per EIA-455-21 |
| Corrosion Resistance | EIA-455-16, salt spray, test condition C |
| Temperature/Humidity | -10° C to +65° C, 10 cycles per EIA-455-5 method B |
| Physical Shock | EIA-455-14 condition C |
| Temperature Cycle | -46°C to +71°C, 5 cycles |
| Temperature Life | 85°C for 250 hours per EIA 455-4 |
| Vibration | EIA-455-11 condition III at 10g, condition VI C for 1.5hrs |
| Cable Retention | > 400Lbs per EIA 455-6 |
| Temperature | -46°C to +85°C operating-52°C to +85°C storage |
| Impact | EIA-455-2, method C, severe |
| Crush | EIA-455-26, 6.7kN (1,506lbf ) |
| Thermal Shock | EIA-455-71, schedule C, 10 cycles, 85°C to -57°C |
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