InfiniBeam Expanded Beam Cable Assemblies
Overview
Stran Technologies InfiniBeam® expanded beam fiber optic assemblies 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. Available in a variety of configurations, number of channels and sizes.
Expanded beam inserts expand optical signals by 200x reducing the effect of dust, dirt and other contaminants on the optical data communications path. The inserts offer easy field cleaning without tools on the hermaphroditic interface.
Applications
Some of the applications suitable for STRAN’s expanded beam technology include:
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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
Connectors:
- InfiniBeam Expanded Beam Plug/Plug
- InfiniBeam Expanded Beam Jam Nut Receptacle to ST
- InfiniBeam Expanded Beam Flange Mount Receptacle to ST
- InfiniBeam Expanded Beam Plug/ Flange Mount SN Receptacle
- InfiniBeam Expanded Beam Plug/ Jam Nut Receptacle
- InfiniBeam Expanded Beam 12 Channel Plug/Plug
- InfiniBeam Expanded Beam 12 Channel Flange Mount Receptacle to ST
Channel Count (number of fibers):
- 4 and 12 Channel
Plating Options:
- Hard Anodize – Clear, Dark Green, Bronze
- Molded Rubber Grip on Plug Connector
Strain Relief Options:
- Nylon Flex/ Dome
- Ni plated brass Flex/ Dome
- Stainless Kellems
- Rubber Boot
- Rubber Boot/ Nylon Dome
- None
Cable and Fiber Type:
- Tactical
- Armored
- Breakout
- Distribution
- Hybrid
- Special
- 62.5/125 Multimode Fiber (MM-62.5μm)
- 50/125 Multimode Fiber (MM-50μm)
- 9/125 Singlemode Fiber (SM-9μm)
- Length: 24” to 1 Mile (0.6m to 1.6km)
Special Instructions:
- Spool onto: Deployment Reels, Backpack, Loose Coil
- Pinout: Straight, Crossover, Special (SM/MM Hybrid)
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 |
| Corrossion 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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