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.
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
H18 Specifications | Singlemode H1817-950 | Multimode H1810-950 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Temperature | -20° to +60° C | |
Mounting Options | Flanged as standard Other configurations available on request |
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Bearings | Precision ball bearings fitted throughout | |
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Typical Applications
- CCTV and dome camera manufacturing
- Robotics
- Upgrading legacy equipment
- Digital communications and video