Model H18

FIBER OPTIC ROTARY JOINT

Legacy product and should not be used for new designs.

The H18 / H24 fiber optic rotary joints effectively combine a compact electrical slip ring with a fiber optic rotating joint. Both offer the flexibility of electrical, power and optical signal transfer through a single rotational joint. The H18 and H24 are low cost solutions for high data rate transmission to greater than 2.5 Gb / sec on the optical channel.

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Features

  • Combined compact electrical slip ring with fiber optic rotating joint
  • Flexibility of signal transfer through a single rotational joint
  • Low cost solution for high data rate transmission
  • Standard 18 or 24 circuit model with 2 amp circuits
  • Precision ball bearing for long life
  • Speeds up to 250 rpm continuous
  • Compact size
  • Metal housing available
  • Transfer analog and digital signals
  • Compatible with data bus protocols

Benefits

  • Unique signal handling performance with minimal electrical circuit noise
  • Tight packaging to fit in the most demanding space constraints
  • Low torque to minimize system torque budget
  • Rapid delivery

Typical Applications

  • CCTV and dome camera manufacturing
  • Robotics
  • Upgrading legacy equipment
  • Digital communications and video

Specifications

H18 Specifications Singlemode H1817-950 Multimode H1810-950
Wavelengths 1310 and 1550 nm
(consult factory for multi-wavelength applications)
850, 1310 and 1550 nm
(consult factory for multi-wavelength applications)
Fiber Size 9 / 125 μm
(consult factory for other sizes)
50 / 125 or 62.5 / 125 μm
(consult factory for other sizes)
Insertion Loss < 3.5 dB (typical: < 1.5 dB) < 2.5 dB (typical: < 1.5 dB)
Return Loss < -18 dB (standard)
< -35 dB option available
(consult factory for details)
< -18 dB
Rotation Variation < 1.5 dB (typical < 0.5 dB) < 1.0 dB (typical < 0.5 dB)
Maximum Speed 500 rpm (consult factory for higher speeds) 500 rpm (consult factory for higher speeds)
Terminations Pigtailed cable and connectors Pigtailed cable and connectors
Jacket Type 900 μm 900 μm
Electrical Circuits

Up to 18 x 2 amps circuits
Up to 4 x 6 amps circuits
Other combinations of the above available on request
Passes rated 240 V (28 AWG - silver plated)
Continuous current ratings based on number of current carrying conductors:
 2 A for 1 - 3 conductors
 1 A for 4 - 6 conductors
 0.5 A for 7 - 18 conductors - H18
 0.5 A for 7 - 24 conductors - H24

Rated Voltage 210 VDC / 240 VAC
Insulation Resistance 200 MΩ at 500 VAC
Electrical Cables Color coded, silver plated
ETFE or PTFE insulated lead wires
Temperature -20° to +60° C
Mounting Options Flanged as standard
Other configurations available on request
Bearings Precision ball bearings fitted throughout

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