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X-BEAM Connector

Up to 4 channels

SM and MM optical connections based on Expanded Beam technology

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The product

X-BEAM OLC(Optical Lenses connector)

X-BEAM OLB(Optical Lenses Bulkhead)

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Expanded Beam Technology

The expanded beam technology uses an optical system consisting of lenses. The X-BEAM physically expands and collimates the transmission signal into an optical beam, which will then be reflected back onto the core of the receiving fiber.

– This concept provides an easy alignment and makes the transmission less sensitive to particles of dirt on the lens surface

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Assembly and functioning

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Features of the SM version

Better IL values thanks to Diamond Technologies– Thanks to the patented Diamond ferrule technology and

the core alignment with the crimping tools, the position of the light bundle is optimized, in order to obtain the best Insertion loss value.

Active Core Alignment system Diamond Ferrule front face 8° APC

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Features of the SM version

As a first step the ferrules are inserted into the metal holder and the positions of the light bundles are located, measuring eccentricity and angle (e ; Θ )

θ

e

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Features of the SM version

Thanks to the 2nd crimping tool, the eccentricity parameters, which allow to improve the position of the luminous bundle and therefore decrease attenuation, are optimized In the second step .

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Construction & dimensions

Cable connector

Panel connector

Front view2 and 4 channels

Front view2 and 4 channels

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Optical and mechanical specifications

Values Units Test conditions

Insertion Loss (IL) SM typ 0.9 max 1.6 dB IEC 61300; 1300/1550nm

Return Loss (RL) SM min 30 dB IEC 61300; 1300/1550nm

Insertion Loss (IL) MM typ 0.7 max 1.3 dB IEC 61300; 1300nm; CPR 18dB

Return Loss (RL) MM min 18 dB IEC 61300; 1300nm

Vibration, sinusoidal 10 -500 Hz 3 dir., 0.75 mm ampl., 10g acc.

Free fall 500 falls on concrete; severity 1.2 m

Coupling endurance 2500 couplings

Operating Temperature -55 / + 85 * °C

Storage Temperature -55 / + 85 * °C

Damp heat, cyclic + 55 * °C

* May be further limited by cable specifications.

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Features & Benefits

Rugged construction

– Highly reliable optical connection IP 67 rated enclosure, IEC 60529 compliant

– Dust and water protection (1m depth, 35 min)

High tolerance connector housings– Easily mated, repeatable low loss connections

Integrated expanded beam lens system– Protects the fiber end-face, reduces influence of contamination

and improves optical performances in harsh environment applications

Genderless design– Simplifies mating

Keyed self-aligning, connector housing– Helps when “blind mating” applications

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Typical application

Tactical applications

Navy and avionics optical networks

Field-deployable communications

Mobile diagnostic units

Security systems

Industrial machine networks

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Example of application and references

Diamond SA homologated a special version of the X-BEAM OLC/OLB connector with the Swiss army

– 1-Channel SM connector with mechanical coding (guide post)

– The coding operates via a coding-pin and coding-hole with 4 possible codes

– The coding system enables a

conformant connection system