8 optical circuits
Improved Optical Return Loss
10 kpsi ambient
30 year design life
The Angled Physical Contact Rolling Seal 8 Connector (RS8 APC) from Teledyne ODI is a wet-mateable optical connector with angled endfaces. The design reduces signal interference due to reflections at the connector face, supporting the next generation of subsea optical communication equipment. The Rolling Seal design provides isolation from seawater and silt when the connectors are unmated. As the seals rotate, the fibers join inside a clean, oil-filled conduit, resulting in a reliable optical throughput. The RS8 APC incorporates RS8 Mark III design features to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks during ROV intervention.
Specifications
Operational Temperature - 0°C to +40°C (seawater)
-18°C to +50°C (air)
Storage Temperature - -30°C to +60°C
Max Operational Pressure - 10,000 psi ambient
Mate/Demate Cycles - 100 without refurbishment
Mating Force -
<120 lbs
Demating Force -
<100 lbs
Material - Titanium is preferred shell material
Design Life - 30 Years
Number of Circuits - 8 max, optical
Insertion Loss - ≤ 0.5 dB @ 1310/1550/1625 nm (single-mode)
Return Loss - ≥ 45 dB @ 1310/1550/1625 nm
Applications
Subsea control modules
Data transmission systems
Umbilical terminations
Junction boxes