Expanded Beam –
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Lens connectors from Amphenol Precision Optics
Eurolens und Euromicron
EUROLENS and euMicron lens connectors from Amphenol Precision Optics are used primarily in demanding military applications, including radar and air defense systems as well as various vehicle platforms.
In addition, these connectors have proven themselves in extreme civilian applications such as mining, offshore and broadcast, where they offer exceptional ruggedness, reliability and resistance to harsh environmental conditions.
EUROLENS and euMicron lens connectors are the ideal solution wherever reliable high-speed data transmission under extreme conditions is essential.
Advantages of lens connectors from Amphenol Precision Optics
The hermaphroditic design allows maximum flexibility in field termination, as no defined mating direction is required, while the widened light beam ensures low-loss optical transmission and consistently high signal quality. A rugged housing allows thousands of mating cycles even under extreme operating conditions and supports long-term, low-maintenance operation.
Particularly resistant
Expanded beam technology
Lens connectors from Amphenol Precision Optics use a spherical lens to expand the light beam many times its diameter. This technology makes the connector highly resistant to dust, dirt, vibration and other adverse environmental conditions. Because the lenses do not touch, the connector has a very long life of at least 3,000 mating cycles.
Technical details and dimensions EUROLENS
EUROLENS fiber optic lens connectors comply with military standard MIL-DTL-83526-20/21. This makes them mechanically and optically compatible with corresponding connectors from other manufacturers. They feature the high-precision alignment technology and superior, low-loss optical performance required for high-speed fiber optic communications.
EUROLENS connectors are available in 2-, 4-, 8-, and 12-channel versions and offer unique advantages, such as mutual compatibility. For instance, a 12-channel connector can easily connect to an existing 2-channel system. Additionally, the EUROLENS lens connector is available in a one-channel version.
In addition to the standard hard anodized aluminum version, all connectors and bulkhead variants are available in marine bronze and stainless steel.
| Multimode | Singlemode | |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion Loss | <0.8 dB @ 850/1300nm | <1.5 dB @ 1310nm/1550nm |
| Return Loss (mated) | – | >31 dB |
| Operating temperature | -55°C to +85°C | -55°C to +85°C |
| Storage temperature | -55°C to +85°C | -55°C to +85°C |
| Mating cycles | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| Strain relief | 1.500 N | 1.500 N |
| Immersion | 15m, water (Plug and Receptacle) | 15m, water (Plug and Receptacle) |
| Protection Class | IP67 (mated or with dust cap) | IP67 (mated or with dust cap) |
EUROLENS versions
EUROLENS – Visualisation of compatibility
EUROLENS Lens connector configurator
Technical details and dimensions euMicron
The connectors in the euMicron series are among the smallest expanded beam connectors available on the market. They are available as 2- and 4-channel in single- and multimode versions and offer the same robustness against external influences as the larger variants of the EUROLENS series.
The euMicron series is compatible with: QPC Qmicro, Stratos HMC, Fibreco Mini 2, Telecast MX, Tyco ProBeam Mini
| Multimode | Singlemode | |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion Loss | <0.8 dB @ 850/1300nm | <1.5 dB @ 1310nm/1550nm |
| Return Loss (mated) | – | >31 dB |
| Operating temperature | -55°C to +85°C | -55°C to +85°C |
| Storage temperature | -55°C to +85°C | -55°C to +85°C |
| Mating cycles | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| Strain relief | 1.500 N | 1.500 N |
| Immersion | 15m, water (Plug and Receptacle) | 15m, water (Plug and Receptacle) |
| Protection Class | IP67 (mated or with dust cap) | IP67 (mated or with dust cap) |
euMicron versions
euMicron lens connector configurator
Datasheets
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