AFL’s range of expanded beam fibre optic cable assemblies have been designed for the most demanding harsh environments.
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Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com HE Fibre Assemblies 1 © 2002-2020, AFL, all rights reserved. 0294, Revision 2, 30.03.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Features • MIL-DTL-83526 specification • Singlemode and multimode options • Field terminable using standard termination • Tools and equipment • Field repairable: EB insert and shell parts replaceable/re-useable • 1, 2 and 4 channel plugs and bulkheads • Low insertion loss/high return loss • 90º Backshell options for plug and bulkhead The Junior Expanded Beam Fibre Optic Connectors have been designed for use in the most demanding harsh environment applications including military tactical communications, outside broadcast, petrochemical plant, mining and offshore systems. The connectors are terminated using an epoxy-polish ferrule termination process with standard fibre optic termination tools and equipment. The terminated ferrules are simply inserted into the expanded beam housing and fixed in place via a spring and cover-plate. Ferrule alignment to the lenses is achieved automatically by the unique optical arrangement. In the event of the connector suffering severe damage in use, the connector design enables replacement of the expanded beam insert, connector front body and grip ring without the need to re-terminate the fibres. Typically, an expanded beam insert can be replaced within 30 minutes in field conditions. The Junior Expanded Beam connectors offer high performance, flexibility and cost effectiveness. Junior Expanded Beam Connector
Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com HE Fibre Assemblies 2 © 2002-2020, AFL, all rights reserved. 0294, Revision 2, 30.03.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Junior Expanded Beam Connector Connector Specifications Insertion loss 9/125 Fibre at 1310 nm / 1550 nm: -1.5 dB maximum (typical - 1.0 dB) 50/125 Fibre at 850 nm / 1300 nm: -1.0 dB maximum (typical - 0.7 dB) Return loss > -32 dB (typical - 40 dB) Durability 3000 Matings minimum Operating temperature -55ºC to +85ºC Storage temperature -55ºC to +85ºC Water immersion 15 m for 24 hrs Free fall resistance 500 falls from 1.2 height Vibration 20-500 Hz, 3 directions, 0.75 mm amplitude at 10 g acceleration Bump 4000 bumps at 40 g acceleration Crush resistance 6.7kN Corrosion resistance 500 hours salt spray Cable retention 1500 N (Cable depenent) Weight (approx) Aluminium: Plug: 120 g bulkhead: 110 g / 316 grade stainless steel: Plug: 180 g bulkhead: 200 g Connector shell material / colour Black anodised aluminium or 316 grade stainless steel Grip and boot: black or olive green Optical Insert Arrangement 1702 - 4CH Optical 1736 - 2CH Optical
Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com HE Fibre Assemblies 3 © 2002-2020, AFL, all rights reserved. 0294, Revision 2, 30.03.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Junior Expanded Beam Connector Plug Connector Bulkhead Connector D-Hole Mount Bulkhead Connector Square-Flange Mount
Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com HE Fibre Assemblies 1 © 2002-2020, AFL, all rights reserved. 1964, Revision 00, 13.05.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Features • Singlemode and multi-mode options • Field terminable using standard termination tools & equipment • Field repairable: EB insert & shell parts replaceable / re-useable • 2 & 4 channel plugs and bulkheads • Low profile and forward flange options for bulkhead • Lightweight and cost effective • Customised cable assemblies are supplied using tactical cable and optional deployment reels and stands • Non-metallic shell for applications where sparking issues may be hazardous. Eg. underground mining J-Lite ™ expanded beam fibre optic connectors have been designed as an affordable yet reliable solution for use in rugged and harsh environment applications, including outside broadcast, renewable energy and some military applications. Available in 2 or 4 channel options, the J-Lite ™ is a fully hermaphroditic connector providing high performance at a low cost. The connectors are simple to use. They are terminated using an epoxy polish ferrule termination process with standard fibre optic termination tools and equipment. The terminated ferrules are simply inserted into the expanded beam housing and fixed in place via a spring and cover-plate. The J-Lite ™ expanded beam connector is easy to clean, and in the event of the connector suffering damage in use, the design enables replacement of the expanded beam insert, connector front body and grip ring without the need to re-terminate the fibres. J-Lite ™ expanded beam connectors offer reliable performance and cost effectiveness, combined with a simple termination process allowing rapid in-field termination and repair. J-Lite ™ Expanded Beam Connectors Specifications Insertion Loss Singlemode: -1.5dB maximum (typical –1.0dB)* Multi-mode: -1.0dB maximum (typical –0.7dB)* Return Loss >32dB (typical 40dB) Singlemode / >20dB Multi-mode* Durability 500 Matings minimum High Temperature Storage +75°C Low Temperature Storage -40°C IP Rating IP65 Free Fall Resistance 5 Falls from 1.2m height Vibration 10-55Hz, 3 directions, 1.52mm amplitude @ 20g acceleration Flexing 5000 cycles at 20N** Cable Retention 200N (cable dependant) Weight (approx) 90g Connector Shell Material/Colour Shell: Black Valox 420SEO; Insert Arcap AP1D Thermal Shock -55°C to 85°C *Measurements against reference—random mate performance in line with MIL-DTL-83526 **Bulkhead Connector with Strain Relief only
Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com HE Fibre Assemblies 2 © 2002-2020, AFL, all rights reserved. 1964, Revision 00, 13.05.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Optical Insert Arrangement Bulkhead Panel Cut-Out Plug Connector Bulkhead Connector with Low Profile Bulkhead Connector with Strain Relief
Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com HE Fibre Assemblies 1 © 2002-2020, AFL, all rights reserved. 1963, Revision 00, 13.05.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Features • Singlemode and multi-mode options • Field terminable using standard termination tools & equipment • Field repairable: EB insert & shell parts replaceable / re-useable • Hybrid contains 2 fibre, 2-16AWG contacts, 2-20AWG contacts • Lightweight and cost effective • XLR Bulkhead design for easy “drop-in” replacement • Bulkhead sealing option available • Customised cable assemblies are supplied using tactical cable and optional deployment reels and stands • Non-metallic shell for applications where sparking issues may be hazardous. Eg. underground mining The S-Lite ™ Expanded Beam connector is designed as a cost effective, high performance and reliable expanded beam solution for use in the outdoor broadcast industry, as well as other rugged and harsh environments. Although it can be used in some military applications, as it is based on the M83526 expanded beam connector, it is designed to specifically target the outdoor broadcast market. The S-Lite ™ connectors versatility, also includes a hybrid version, combining electrical with optical to target SMPTE cable specific programs. The connectors are terminated using an epoxy-polish ferrule termination process with standard fibre optic termination tools and equipment. The terminated ferrules are simply inserted into the expanded beam housing and fixed in place via a spring and cover-plate. All of the S-Lite ™ expanded beam connector series offer high performance, flexibility and cost effectiveness, combined with a simple termination process allowing rapid in-field termination and repair. S-Lite ™ Expanded Beam Connectors Specifications Insertion Loss Singlemode: -1.5dB maximum (typical –1.0dB)* Multi-mode: -1.0dB maximum (typical –0.7dB)* Return Loss >32dB (typical 40dB) Singlemode / >20dB Multi-mode* Electrical Power Contacts Size 20 & Size 16, MIL-C-39029 Contact resistance <4mΩ Operating voltage 1000VAC Operating current 5A (short term 15A) Electrical Test Voltage Between contacts and contact / housing: 3000V / 50 Hz, 1 minute EN61984 Durability 500 Matings minimum High Temperature Storage +75°C Low Temperature Storage -40°C IP Rating IP65 Free Fall Resistance 5 Falls from 1.2m height Vibration 10-55Hz, 3 directions, 1.52mm amplitude @ 20g acceleration Flexing 5000 cycles at 20N** Cable Retention 200N (cable dependant) Weight (approx) 90g Connector Shell Material/Colour Shell: Black Valox 420SEO; Insert Arcap AP1D Thermal Shock -55°C to 85°C *Measurements against reference—random mate performance in line with MIL-DTL-83526 **Bulkhead Connector with Strain Relief only
Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com HE Fibre Assemblies 2 © 2002-2020, AFL, all rights reserved. 1963, Revision 00, 13.05.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Optical Insert Arrangement Hybrid Insert Arrangement Bulkhead Cut-Out Bulkhead Connector Plug Connector Bulkhead with Strain Relief Connector
Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com HE Fibre Assemblies 1 © 2002-2020, AFL, all rights reserved. 0782, Revision 2, 30.03.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Features • 12 or 16 Optical channels • Single-mode or multimode • Low insertion loss/high return loss • Field terminable/repairable • Hermaphroditic design • Aluminium, nickel aluminium bronze or 316 grade stainless steel shell options • Fully sealed (IP68) The Maxi Expanded Beam Fibre Optic Connectors have been designed for use in the most demanding harsh environment applications including military tactical communications, outside broadcast, petrochemical plant, mining and offshore systems where fibre counts are critical. The Maxi Connector features are a fully-sealed hermaphroditic coupling, high multimode and single-mode optical performance, and a plug shell diameter of just 40 mm. The connectors are terminated using an epoxy-polish ferrule termination process with standard fibre optic termination tools and equipment. The terminated ferrules are simply inserted into the expanded beam housing and fixed in place via a spring and cover-plate. Ferrule alignment to the lenses is achieved automatically by the unique optical arrangement. In the event of the connector suffering severe damage in use, the connector design enables replacement of the expanded beam insert, connector front body and grip ring without the need to re-terminate the fibres. The Maxi Expanded Beam connectors offer high performance, flexibility and cost effectiveness. Maxi Expanded Beam Connector
Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com HE Fibre Assemblies 2 © 2002-2020, AFL, all rights reserved. 0782, Revision 2, 30.03.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Maxi Expanded Beam Connector Connector Specifications Insertion loss 9/125 Fibre at 1310 nm / 1550 nm: -2.0 dB maximum (typical < -1.5 dB) 50/125 Fibre at 850 nm / 1300 nm: -1.5 dB maximum (typical < -1.0 dB) Return loss > -32 dB (typical - 40 dB) Durability 3000 Matings minimum Operating temperature -40ºC to +85ºC Storage temperature -55ºC to +85ºC Water immersion 15 m Free fall resistance 500 falls from 1.2 height Vibration 10-500 Hz, 3 directions, 0.75 mm amplitude at 10 g acceleration Bump 4000 bumps at 40 g acceleration Crush resistance 6.7kN Corrosion resistance 500 hours salt spray Cable retention 1500 N (Cable depenent) Weight (approx) Aluminium 316 Grade Stainless Steel Nickel Aluminium Bronze Plug: 310 g 575 g 575 g Bulkhead: 210 g 390 g 390 g Connector shell material / colour Black anodised aluminium, nickel aluminium bronze or 316 grade stainless steel. Grip and boot: Black or olive green Optical Insert Arrangement 2162 - 16CH Optical 2161 - 12CH Optical
Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com HE Fibre Assemblies 3 © 2002-2020, AFL, all rights reserved. 0782, Revision 2, 30.03.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Maxi Expanded Beam Connector Plug Connector Bulkhead Connector D-Hole Mount Bulkhead Connector Square-Flange Mount
Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com HE Fibre Assemblies 1 © 2002-2020, AFL, all rights reserved. 0724, Revision 2, 30.03.20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Features • Size 11 Shell: 1 to 4 Optical channels • Size 13 Shell: 2 or 4 Optical channels • Size 15 Shell: 2, 4, 6 or 8 Optical channels • Size 17 Shell: 12 or 16 Optical channels • Single-mode or multimode • Straight 90º back-shell • Low insertion loss/high return loss • Aluminium, nickel aluminium bronze or 316 grade stainless steel shell options • Fully sealed (IP67) AFL D38999 Series III derived expanded beam fibre optic connectors have been designed for use in the most demanding civil and military electronic equipment interface applications. The connector features the generic MIL-DTL-38999 Series III tri-start thread and one-turn self locking anti-vibration coupling mechanism making it ideal for use in vehicle, aircraft and naval environments. Plug and receptacle connectors are available with straight 90º back-shell and a choice of shell materials including aluminium alloy (zinc cobalt, olive drab), aluminium alloy (electroless nickel plated), nickel aluminium bronze (shot blast, non-reflective) and 316 grade stainless steel (passivated). Receptacle connectors are available with jam-nut or square-flange mounting and strain relief for zip-cords or tactical cable. The connectors are terminated using an epoxy-polish ferrule termination process with standard fibre optic termination tools and equipment. The terminated ferrules are simply inserted into the expanded beam housing and fixed in place via a spring and cover-plate. Ferrule alignment to the lenses is achieved automatically by the unique optical arrangement developed. AFL D38999 Series III expanded beam connectors offer high performance, flexibility and cost effectiveness, combined with a simple termination process allowing rapid in-field termination and repair. D38999 Series III Derived Expanded Beam Connector Connector Specifications Insertion loss 9/125 Fibre at 1310 nm / 1550 nm: 1 to 4 channels: -1.5 dB max/6 to 16 channels: -2.0 dB max* 50/125 Fibre at 850 nm / 1300 nm: 1 to 4 channels: -1.0 dB max/6 to 16 channels: -1.5 dB max* Return loss > 32 dB (typical 40 dB) single-mode / > 20 dB multimode* Durability 1000 Matings minimum Operating temperature -40ºC to +85ºC Storage temperature -55ºC to +85ºC Water immersion IP67 Free fall resistance 350 falls from 1.2 height Vibration 10-500 Hz, 3 directions, 0.75 mm amplitude at 10 g acceleration Bump 4000 bumps at 40 g acceleration Corrosion resistance 350 hours salt spray Cable retention 1000 N (Cable depenent) Weight (approx) Aluminium 316 Grade Stainless Steel Nickel Aluminium Bronze Size 11 Size 15 Size 11 Size 15 Size 11 Size 15 Plug: 50 g 90 g 95 g 170 g 95 g 170 g Bulkhead: 45 g 85 g 85 g 155 g 85 g 155 g Connector shell material / colour Aluminium alloy (zinc cobalt, olive drab), aluminium alloy (electroless nickel plated), nickel aluminium bronze (shot blast, non-reflective) or 316 grade stainless steel (passivated). * Measurements against reference - random mate performance in line with MIL83526
Features:
- Contamination can be easily identified and removed to ensure network performance
- Fibre is sealed and protected behind connector lens
- Easily cleaned without risk of damaging the fibre
- Kevlar strength member crimped and epoxy bonded means superior pull and twist resistance
- Hermaphroditic connection which means cables can be easily daisy chained with no through adapters needed
Applications:
- Military tactical communications
- Outside broadcasts
- Petrochemical plants
- Mining and offshore systems
AFL's Expanded Beam Cable Assemblies are a robust solution for any harsh environment or redeployable application. Featuring AFL's tactical tight buffered cables terminated with expanded beam connectors, our Explaned Beam Cable Assembles ensure reliable and continuous optical performance in contaminated and extreme environments.
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Features:
- Contamination can be easily identified and removed to ensure network performance
- Fibre is sealed and protected behind connector lens
- Easily cleaned without risk of damaging the fibre
- Kevlar strength member crimped and epoxy bonded means superior pull and twist resistance
- Hermaphroditic connection which means cables can be easily daisy chained with no through adapters needed
Applications:
- Military tactical communications
- Outside broadcasts
- Petrochemical plants
- Mining and offshore systems
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AFL's Expanded Beam Cable Assemblies are a robust solution for any harsh environment or redeployable application. Featuring AFL's tactical tight buffered cables terminated with expanded beam connectors, our Explaned Beam Cable Assembles ensure reliable and continuous optical performance in contaminated and extreme environments.
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