INTRODUCTION

With an increase in the use of fibre optics throughout the subsea industry, SEACON (europe) Ltd, part of SEA CON^® Brantner & Associates, Inc is pleased to introduce its standard, drymate, fiber optic hybrid connector range.

OPTI-CON is a unique design that allows the customer to choose any combination of optical and electrical configurations to suit their particular needs. The manufacture of all parts in house ensures that each connector is supplied with the highest of standards. This connector range is manufactured from 316L Stainless Steel as standard, but other materials are available upon request.

AVAILABILITY

OPTI-CON offers interchangeable electric or optic contacts and is available in 5 shell sizes from 1 to 20 contact configurations, oil filled or over-moulded to any type of cable (subject to test sample). Pressure rated to 7,500 psi (5,200m water depth) this series is offered in a variety of fiber types from single-mode to multi-mode (9/125, 50/125 or 62.5/125) with optical insertion losses of <0.5dB, typically <0.3dB.

TESTING

Due to the modular nature of the OPTI-CON series, testing has been conducted to simulate the extremes of operation, this means carrying out the qualification four times on each assembly as the options are:

• The electrical contacts have been tested to 1000 VDC with regard to shell and other conductors with a minimum Insulation Resistance of 1000 megohms.

• Mated single-mode optical contacts have been tested to 10,000 psi, including cycling, with recorded dB losses well under the 0.3dB acceptance. (Typically 0.2dB).

• Mated multi-mode optical contacts have been tested to 10,000 psi, including cycling, with recorded dB losses well under the 0.3dB acceptance. (Typically 0.2dB).

• Mated electrical contacts have been pressure tested to 10,000 psi, including cycling, with no degradation in performance.

OPTI-CON SERIES
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