RS8 APC Optical Connector

  • ODI
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Key Features:

  • 8 optical circuits
  • Improved Optical Return Loss​
  • 10 kpsi ambient
  • ROV, Stab, or manual mate configurations
  • 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 Temperature0°C to +40°C (seawater)
-18°C to +50°C (air)
Storage Temperature-30°C to +60°C
Max Operational Pressure10,000 psi ambient
5,000 psi differential (bulkhead)
Mate/Demate Cycles100 without refurbishment
Mating Force
<120 lbs
Demating Force
<100 lbs
ConfigurationsROV, Stab & Manual-Mate
MaterialTitanium is preferred shell material
Design Life30 Years
Number of Circuits8 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