MacArtney Underwater Technology

OptoLink Fibre Optic Connector

Features and benefits

■ 8,000 metre standard depth rating
■ 1-4 fibre passes
■ Can combine single mode and multi mode
■ Low attenuation
■ Unlimited number of matings
■ Excellent performance even when mated in
harsh marine environments
■ FCR and BCR rated to 800 bar back pressure
in oil
■ Stock and service from various MacArtney
locations worldwide
■ Available in Nickel Aluminium Bronze C63000,
stainless steel AISI 316 and Titanium Gr. 2 housings

Applications
■ ROV, ROTV and AUV systems
■ Fibre optic video and data multiplexers
■ Cable ploughs
■ Acoustic ranges
MacArtney OptoLink connectors combine robustness and
■ Fibre optic riser fatigue systems
reliability with flexibility and ease of use. They provide low
■ General underwater fibre optic
noise fibre optic connections for one to four optical fibre
communications
passes in a wide range of configurations for connector and
■ Renewable energy applications
penetrator types.

Thanks to spherical lens technology, MacArtney OptoLink Options

connectors are easy to clean and reassemble in the field. ■ Certified pressure testing of assemblies or
OptoLink connectors are robust and reliable and are rated components
for depths of up to 8,000 metres. Their flexible cables also
make the connectors easy to work with.

MacArtney OptoLink connectors are available in flange

(FCR), bulkhead (BCR) and cable mount (CCP, CCR)
configurations from stock in both Nickel Aluminium Bronze
C63000, stainless steel AISI 316 and Titinium Grade 2
housings.

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O-rings:
1. ø17.10 x 1.60 FPM75
2. ø18.77 x 1.78 FPM75 (2-018)
3. ø25.12 x 1.78 FPM75 (2-022) 1 2

4. ø20.35 x 1.78 FPM75 (2-019) Pressure Cap Pressure Cap

Feamle Male

Specifications

Material specifications Optical specifications (single mode)

Metal shell housing: Nickel Aluminium Bronze Wavelength: 1,310 to 1,550 nm +/-30 nm
C63000, AISI 316 or Attenuation: Max 2.5 dB,
Titanium Grade 2 Typical 1.0-1.5 dB
Fibre optic insert: Expanded Beam (when mated)
Dust cup: Black POM Fibre types: 9/125 μm
O-rings: FPM 75 Connector back reflection: 30 dB (typical) 28 dB (max)
Full pressure dummy: Nickel Aluminium Bronze Optical passes: 1 to 4 passes
C63000, AISI 316 or
Titanium Grade 2 Optical specifications (multi mode)
Wavelength: 850 to 1,300 nm +/-30 nm
Connector specifications Attenuation: Max 2.5 dB
Depth rating: Mated: 8,000 m Typical 1.5-2.0 dB
Temperature rating: Storage: -40º C/+70º C (when mated)
This drawing is the property of MacArtney A/S, and must not

Operational: -20º C/+50º C Fibre types: 50/125 or 62.5/125 μm

be copied or shown to a third person without permission.

Mating cycles: Optical: >1,000 7 280121 Mounting hole updatede

Optical passes: SH -
1 to 4 passes DS/ISO 128 Drawn JGR 10-08-2011

Pigtails: 1 m pigtail with ST connector 6

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Matr.: Sheets: Optolink A
Sheet no.: Rev.:

KATALOG 2 1
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BCR connectors
8 200421 600Bar deleted - dimension added - Knurl added on Lock nut SH SB 1 100811 FOR INFORMATION JGR
Rev. Date Reason for Issue Drn. Chk. Rev. Date Reason for Issue Drn. Chk. Optolink A Size Reference:

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