Model FO228
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Features
- Provides rotary coupling for a multimode fiber link
- Can be combined with our electrical slips and fluid unions
- Alternative drive coupling and mounting arrangements are available (consult factory for specification details)
- Connectorized interfaces, for easy fiber cable replacement
- Can be integrated into existing slip ring designs
- Aluminum or anodized aluminum housing
- Ruggedized design
- MIL-STD-167-1 ship vibration
- MIL-STD-810 functional shock (40 g)
Benefits
- Low cost
- Integration capabilities
- Passive bidirectional optical transmission
- Compact size
- Long-life high channel-count device
Typical Applications
- Remote I/O in industrial machinery
- Video surveillance systems
- Material handling systems
- Indexing tables
- Cable reels
- Robotics
- Turrets
Specifications
| Specifications | |
| Fiber Size (Microns) | 50/125 or 62.5/125 (consult factory for other sizes) |
| Insertion Loss |
Typical < 2.5 dB, Maximum <4.0 dB |
| Rotation Variation | Typical < 0.5 dB, Maximum <1.0 dB |
| Wavelength | Wavelength is fiber dependent. 850/1300/1550 nm available |
| Rotational Speeds | To 100 rpm. Higher rotation speeds should be discussed with the factory. |
| Temperature | -40° to +75° C. Consult factory for extended range. |
| Life | 500,000 revolutions |
| Exterior Surface | Aluminum or anodized aluminum |
| Vibration | Per MIL-STD-167-1 (ships) |
| Shock | 40 g / 11 ms sawtooth per MIL-STD-810 Method 516 |
| Terminations | Standard with ST or FC connector receptacles. Can be pigtailed with cable and connectors to meet customer's requirements. |
| Pigtail Length | As required |
| Options | Hybrid units combined with electrical and fluid slip rings, available with or without mounting flange. Consult factory for details. |
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