Rugged Field and Expanded Beam Fiber Optics: Eye-Beam GLT, GMA, and Power Plus GFOCA D83526

Rugged Field and Expanded Beam Fiber Optics: Eye-Beam GLT, GMA, and Power Plus GFOCA D83526

Sealed, lens-array fiber optics for harsh environmental applications plus GFOCA hermaphroditic. GFOCA is the industry-standard for long-run battlefield data links. Glenair signature Eye-Beam™ Power, Eye-Beam™ GMA, and Eye-Beam™ GLT are easiest-to-clean expanded beam designs.

Commonly used in harsh environmental applications such as directed energy weapons, long-run battlefield communications, and Free Space Optical applications, Glenair Expanded Beam fiber optics virtually eliminate field maintenance and cleaning difficulties, with low dB loss mating system performance rated to 1000-2000 cycles depending on fiber media selection.

Rugged Field and Expanded Beam Fiber Optics: Eye-Beam GLT, GMA, and Power Plus GFOCA D83526

Glenair supplies four different expanded beam fiber optic interconnect systems. PRIZM® MT expanded-beam technology is covered in this catalog’s MT chapter. The remaining three, Eye-Beam™ GLT, Eye-Beam™ GMA, and Eye-Beam™ Power, are covered in this section and are optimized for reliable, low-maintenance performance in the wide range of ground / air applications. Eye-Beam™ GLT is a grin-lens termini solution, Eye-Beam™ GMA is a workalike for the popular HMA hermaphroditic connector system, and Eye-Beam™ Power is a ruggedized, high optical power terminus design for directed energy and Free Space Optical applications. GFOCA hermaphroditic F/O interconnects are also presented in this section. This series, built IAW MIL-DTL-83526 and is equipped with MIL-PRF-29504/16 type termini. The GFOCA is one of Glenair's most ruggedized field-deployable fiber optic platforms.

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Innovative Expanded Beam Termini Deliver Optimal Performance in Harsh Environments

Innovative Expanded Beam Termini Deliver Optimal Performance in Harsh Environments

Eye-Beam™ GLT Expanded Beam fiber optic termini can be integrated into virtually any circular or rectangular connector package. Factory terminated lens pin termini and lens socket termini on cable jumpers allow for easy fusion splicing in the field.

  • All the benefits of an expanded beam connection system built into a versatile fiber optic terminus
  • Factory-terminated Eye-Beam™ GLT termini easily integrated into any connector package
  • Innovative expanded beam lens terminus expands signal 27X from a standard 9.3 micron fiber core
  • Revolutionary design delivers low dB loss performance (1.5 dB multimode, 2.0 dB singlemode untuned) while reducing maintenance, inspection and test costs
  • Ultra-high precision ceramic sleeves and custom designed terminus bodies ensure axial alignment
Jumper Cable, FA1000

FA1000
Jumper Cable

  • Eye-Beam™ GLT
  • Tactical, Field-Deployable, and Expanded Beam Fiber Optics

MIL-DTL-83526 HMA type Eye-Beam™ GMA Ball-Lens Expanded-Beam Fiber Optics

MIL-DTL-83526 HMA type Eye-Beam™ GMA Ball-Lens Expanded-Beam Fiber Optics

Eye-Beam™ GMA is the Glenair HMA-type harsh-environment expanded-beam fiber optic connection system with industry-leading insertion/return loss performance and mating durability. Built IAW MIL-DTL-83526/20 and /21 and fully intermateable with standard HMA type solutions.

  • Field-deployable system for both indoor and outdoor applications
  • Beam expansion dramatically reduces loss due to contamination
  • Large ball lens facilitates easy cleaning
  • Fully intermateable with all MIL-DTL-83526/20 and /21 compliant connectors
  • 2 and 4-channel insert arrangements
  • Singlemode and multimode versions, plus broad support for a wide range of standard and tactical military cables

NOTE: Eye-Beam™ GMA connectors are sold as parts of complete assemblies. Individual connectors require specialized termination, assembly, and cleaning processes. Customers are advised to consult with Glenair's fiber optic application engineering team before purchasing.

M83526 Type In-Line Plug Breakout Assembly, FA03936

FA03936
M83526 Type In-Line Plug Breakout Assembly

  • Eye-Beam™ GMA Fiber Optic Cable
M83526 Type In-Line Plug-to-Plug Cable Assembly, FA03939

FA03939
M83526 Type In-Line Plug-to-Plug Cable Assembly

  • Eye-Beam™ GMA Fiber Optic Cable
M83526 Type Low-Profile Receptacle Breakout Assembly, FA03937

FA03937
M83526 Type Low-Profile Receptacle Breakout Assembly

  • Eye-Beam™ GMA Fiber Optic Cable
Plug, 185-002-60

185-002-60
Plug

  • Eye-Beam™ GMA Fiber Optic Connector Series
Wall-Mount Receptacles, 185-002-70 and 185-002-71

185-002-70
185-002-71
Wall-Mount Receptacles

  • 70 = Receptacle, Wall Mount, Low Profile
  • 71 = Receptacle, Wall Mount, Extended Backend
  • Eye-Beam™ GMA Fiber Optic Connector Series
Jam Nut Receptacles, 185-002-80 and 185-002-81

185-002-80
185-002-81
Jam Nut Receptacles

  • 80 = Receptacle, Jam Nut Mount, Low Profile
  • 81 = Receptacle, Jam Nut Mount, Extended Backend
  • Eye-Beam™ GMA Fiber Optic Connector Series
Terminus for GMA Connector, 181-101

181-101
Terminus for GMA Connector

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Expanded Beam Eye-Beam™ Power Rugged, High-Power Fiber Optics for Directed Energy and FSO Applications

Expanded Beam Eye-Beam™ Power Rugged, High-Power Fiber Optics for Directed Energy and FSO Applications

Eye-Beam™ Power utilizes a novel expanded optical beam approach to create a robust and stable optical connection in any environment. The industry-standard size #8 contact module allows Eye-Beam Power to be loaded into a multitude of connector form factors. This 20W and higher optical power solution is compatible with standard polarization-maintaining 1064nm fiber. 1550nm and other wavelengths can also be supported. The Glenair expanded-beam termini experiences low temperature rise at peak power, minimizing the need for additional heat sinking or thermal management beyond that of a simple copper wire overbraid.

  • Size #8 drop-in expanded-beam optical contact
  • Powerful 20W and higher optical contact ideally suited for directed energy applications
  • Compatible with 1064nm polarization-maintaining fiber with a 0.5 dB typical insertion loss
  • Low temperature rise at peak power
  • Signature assembly process optimizes optical alignment for mission-critical reliability
Power Adapter for SuperNine / Series 792 Size #8 Cavity, 059-0051

059-0051
Power Adapter for SuperNine / Series 792 Size #8 Cavity

  • Eye-Beam™ Power
Test Fixutre for Eye-Beam Power Connectors, 059-0088

059-0088
Test Fixutre for Eye-Beam Power Connectors

  • Eye-Beam™ Power

Harsh-Environment, Field-Deployable GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System

Harsh-Environment, Field-Deployable GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System

Most commonly used by the army for long-run battlefield communications, the GFOCA Connection System is also well suited to dockside naval communications, down-hole drilling and other harsh environment applications. The hermaphroditic system utilizes low insertion loss butt-joint termini and a ruggedized coupling mechanism for reliable, repeatable mating. The genderless mating system is rated to 1000-2000 cycles depending on fiber media selection.

  • Low insertion loss genderless termini.
  • Ø 2.5 mm ceramic ferrules and alignment sleeves.
  • 4 channel singlemode and multimode configurations.
  • Designed to meet the interface requirements of MIL-PRF 29504/16 and /17 and MIL-DTL-83526/16 and /17 (draft revisions).
  • Discrete components or complete cable-on-reel solutions available.
Genderless Terminus, M29504/16 Type, 181-050

181-050
Genderless Terminus, M29504/16 Type

  • GFOCA Rugged Field Fiber Optics
Dummy Terminus, M29504/17 Type, 181-059

181-059
Dummy Terminus, M29504/17 Type

  • GFOCA Rugged Field Fiber Optics
Hermaphroditic Plug Connector, 4-Channel MIL-DTL-83526/16 Type, 180-145

180-145
Hermaphroditic Plug Connector, 4-Channel MIL-DTL-83526/16 Type

  • GFOCA Rugged Field Fiber Optics
90° Plug Connector, 4-Channel MIL-DTL-83526/16 Type, 180-137

180-137
90° Plug Connector, 4-Channel MIL-DTL-83526/16 Type

  • GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System
Jam Nut Mount Receptacle, 4-Channel MIL-DTL-83526/17 Type, 180-146

180-146
Jam Nut Mount Receptacle, 4-Channel MIL-DTL-83526/17 Type

  • GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System
Internal Mount Jam Nut Receptacle, 4-Channel MIL-DTL-83526 Type, 180-148

180-148
Internal Mount Jam Nut Receptacle, 4-Channel MIL-DTL-83526 Type

  • GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System
Internal Mount Jam Nut Receptacle with Accessory Threads, 4-Channel, MIL-DTL-83526 Type, 180-149

180-149
Internal Mount Jam Nut Receptacle with Accessory Threads, 4-Channel, MIL-DTL-83526 Type

  • GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System
Internal Mount Jam Nut Receptacle with Strain Relief, 4-Channel, MIL-DTL-83526 Type, 180-153

180-153
Internal Mount Jam Nut Receptacle with Strain Relief, 4-Channel, MIL-DTL-83526 Type

  • GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System
Square Flange Mount Receptacle, 4-Channel MIL-DTL-83526 Type, 180-147

180-147
Square Flange Mount Receptacle, 4-Channel MIL-DTL-83526 Type

  • GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System
Square Flange Mount Receptacle with Accessory Threads, 4-Channel, MIL-DTL-83526 Type, 180-150

180-150
Square Flange Mount Receptacle with Accessory Threads, 4-Channel, MIL-DTL-83526 Type

  • GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System
Internal Mount Square Flange Receptacle with Accessory Threads, 4-Channel, MIL-DTL-83526 Type, 180-188

180-188
Internal Mount Square Flange Receptacle with Accessory Threads, 4-Channel, MIL-DTL-83526 Type

  • GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System
Internal Mount Square Flange Receptacle with Strain Relief, 4-Channel, MIL-DTL-83526 Type, 180-242

180-242
Internal Mount Square Flange Receptacle with Strain Relief, 4-Channel, MIL-DTL-83526 Type

  • GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System
GFOCA Dust Covers, 189-130

189-130
GFOCA Dust Covers

  • GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System
GFOCA Replacement Jam Nut, 189-154

189-154
GFOCA Replacement Jam Nut

  • GFOCA Fiber Optic Connection System