HEBM-200-Series

Hermaphroditic Expanded Beam Connectors

HEBM-200-Series

The HEBM style Expanded Beam connector is designed according to Mil-DTL-83526 which is the de facto standard in today’s military market.

The broadcast and industrial markets are also using this connector style in a variety of application.

The HEBM range features 2-12 optical channels, Singlemode and/or Multimode

The Expanded Beam technology allows the usage of optical communication in the harshest environments and the Sockeye connector range; provide the user with the security that the communication link will work: first time, every time.

The hermaphroditic design is particularly useful and provides unique benefits in rapid deployment or cable extensions, as no adaptors are needed. Any two connectors can just be interconnected.

Technology

The Sockeye connectors are available in Singlemode and Multimode with best performance in class. By design the connectors are future proof, as the optical path is optimized to support the range from 850nm to 1310nm in Multimode and 1310nm to 1550nm for Singlemode application.

These Connectors are agnostic to the signal passing through, so WDM is also possible, whenever higher bandwidth needs to be transmitted. The connectors are field repairable. Having as standard; aluminium anodized housings, the Sockeye connectors are also available in stainless steel, which meets the requirements for naval, mining and other extreme applications.

MIL-DTL-83526 & DLA 10023 compatible; EMI/EMC to MIL-DTL-83528 C
Hermaphroditic
Multimode & Singlemode
2-12 Channels
Plug and Bulkheads
Field Repairable
Anodized Alu / Stainless Steel / Marine Bronze
Military, Oil & Gas. Broadcast & Industrial

Bottom left:
HEBM – PLUG

Bottom right:
HEBM – Jam Nut Bulkhead

Optical Loss – IL	50/125 @ 850-1300nm typically 0.7dB [1.2 dB(max)] 9/125 @ 1310-1550nm typically 1.0dB [1.5 dB(max)] Loopback typically MM ~1.5dB SM ~2dB [3.0dB(max)]
Return Loss	9/125 @ 1310-1550nm Return Loss Version >36, typ ~40dB APC versions also available, typically >45dB
Operating temperature	-55°C to +85°C
Storage temperature	-57°C to +90°C
Environmental	IP67 rated
Vibration Sinusoidal	10-500Hz, 0.75 amplitude @ 10g acceleration
Free fall resistance	500 falls onto concrete from 1.2M height
Bump resistance	4000 bumps @ 40g acceleration
Tensile Strength	Tensile of 1500N, cable dependent
Cable Variations	Compatible with tactical cable: – Plug: – typical 6mm or 7mm OD Bulkhead with strain relief – Same as Plug Bulkhead without strain relief – <3mm per channel
EMI/EMC Option	Tested to MIL-DTL-83528 C (minimum)