FO206 Fiber Optic Rotary Joint
FIBER OPTIC ROTARY JOINT
The FO206 is a single-channel, singlemode fiber optic rotary joint (FORJ). It is passive and bidirectional, and allows the transfer of optical signals across rotational interfaces.
The FO206 fiber optic rotary joint can be combined with our electrical and / or fluid slip rings, providing a single, compact package for optical signals, electrical power and fluid transfer.
The FORJ can be assembled with pigtail lengths tailored to the customer’s application or installed with connector bushings (ST or FC). Housing, mounting flange and drive features can also be customized to meet the customer’s requirements.
Features
- Provides rotary coupling for a singlemode fiber link
- Passive bidirectional device
- Alternative drive coupling and mounting arrangements are available (consult factory for specification details)
- Connectorized interfaces, for easy fiber cable replacement
- Stainless steel, aluminum or anodized aluminum housing
- Rugged design
- MIL-STD-167-1 ship vibration
- MIL-STD-810D functional shock (40 g)
Benefits
- Can be integrated into existing slip ring designs
- Passive bidirectional optical transmission
- Can be combined with our electrical slips and fluid unions
- Long life
| FO206 Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Fiber Size (Microns) | 9/125 SMF-28. Consult factory for other SM fiber types |
| Insertion Loss (Typical) | Typical < 1.5 dB, Maximum < 3.5 dB |
| Rotation Variation (Typical) | Typical < 0.5 dB, Maximum < 1.0 dB |
| Back Reflection (Standard) | Standard: Typical 22 dB, Minimum 20 dB Optional: Typical 40 dB, Minimum 35 dB |
| Back Reflection (Optional) | Typical 40 dB | 35 dB Minimum |
| Wavelengths | Suitable for operation over full CWDM band (18 wavelengths from 1271nm to 1611nm in 20nm increments), tested at 1310nm and/or 1550nm. Consult factory for other wavelengths such as 900-1100nm band (tested at 1060nm) |
| Rotational Speeds | To 1000 rpm. Higher rotational speeds should be discussed with the factory. |
| Temperature | -40° to +60° C (dry version); -20° to +60° C (wet version). Consult factory for extended range. |
| Exterior Surfaces | Stainless steel |
| Vibration | Per MIL-STD-167-1A |
| Shock | 40 g / 11 ms sawtooth per MIL-STD-810 Method 516 |
| Terminations | ST or FC connector receptacles or pigtailed with cable and connectors to meet customer’s requirements. Consult factory for other connectors |
| Pressure | Up to 10,000 psi (69,000 kPa) for fluid filled version* |
| Pigtail Length | Up to 3 meters standard. Consult factory for longer lengths |
| *Fluid filled version is larger than shown. Consult factory. |
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Typical Applications
- ROVS
- Remote I/O in industrial machinery
- Video surveillance systems
- Material handling systems
- Sensor platforms
- Indexing tables
- Cable reels
- Robotics
- Turrets