HMA-S Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Connector | 1–8 Channel

Product Description

The HMA-S Series is a large-format hermaphroditic expanded-beam connector designed for connecting tactical-network nodes through fibre-optic cables.

Its rugged construction and expanded-beam optical technology support reliable signal transmission in demanding field environments where high performance and operational reliability are critical. The precision optical-alignment system provides resistance to water, mud, dust, oil and other contaminants.

In addition to military optical networks, the HMA-S Series is suitable for heavy-industry connections, petrochemical applications, broadcasting and temporary optical links.

The hermaphroditic coupling design eliminates the need for adaptors or separate male and female mating halves. It supports rapid field deployment and low-loss single-mode or multimode daisy-chained links. Typical planforms range from simplex to four fibres, while available configurations support 1 to 8 fibre channels.

The field-repairable design is especially suitable for harsh environments where low maintenance requirements, straightforward cleaning and rapid repair are important.

Key Features

Advanced expanded-beam technology

Hermaphroditic interconnection

No male/female connector orientation required

1 to 8 single-mode or multimode fibre channels

Low insertion loss and high return loss

Hybrid electrical and fibre-channel options

Rugged, field-repairable connector construction

Easy cleaning without special tools

Rapid deployment in harsh field environments

Benefits

Reliable optical performance in harsh environments

No adaptors required

Fibre and electrical channels can be combined

Reduced downtime through field repair

Simple inspection and cleaning

Suitable for repeated deployment and recovery

Applications

Broadcast and temporary optical links

Military communications

Heavy industry

Petrochemical installations

Tactical and field-deployable fibre networks

Materials

Anodized high-grade lightweight alloy

Neoprene BR568 grip ring

Connector Configurations

Connector Types

Plug connector

Bulkhead jam-nut

Bulkhead flange

Bulkhea