Products
Products
Products
Products
Products
  • COTS M83526 8-12 CH Connector Family
  • COTS M83526 8-12 CH Connector Family

COTS M83526 8-12 CH Connector Family

Installation zone RECOMMENDATION
1
1
1
1

Optical Cable Corporation introduces the next generation of Tactical Fiber Optic Connector family based on the retired MILPRF-83526 performance specification. This tactical fiber optic connector system features a “field convertible” hermaphroditic fiber optic plug component COTS-83526 PLUG connector with integrated strain relief and tactical cable retention systems. Available in either 4 or 12 channel shell sizes (2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 CH options), this family of tactical fiber optic connectors also features specifications for a wide variety of harsh environment companion receptacles including Internal Jam-Nut, External Jam-Nut, and Flange Mount receptacles as well as similar companion configurations with Integrated Strain Relief systems. At the heart of this robust family of tactical/deployable hermaphroditic fiber optic connectors is the TC1640CA “environmentally sealed” terminus system, which affords superior optical performance while maintaining resistance to dust, moisture or even liquid submersion. This new terminus system features a “free-floating” environmentally sealed capability utilizing commercially available 2.5mm ceramic ferrules, relying on the Insert Cap of the COTS-83526 connectors to retain the ceramic alignment sleeve. This new termini is corrosive-resistant, easily inserts at 90° angles to the termini retainer and functions as a “genderless” termini (can be either pin or socket) when used in the hermaphroditic design of the COTS-83526 connector system.

Applications

  • Mobile Emergency Telecommunications Stations
  • Mobile Tactical Shelters
  • United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps military tactical deployments
  • Deployable Trailers for Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • Homeland Security Applications

Features

  • The M83526 is interoperable, inter-mateable in accordance with the retired MIL-PRF-83526/16, /17 interface specification which makes it backward compatible with most fielded M83526 4 CH and 12 CH connectors and essentially uses the same assembly procedures and tools.
  • Field Convertible Hermaphroditic Plug allows Plug-to-Plug assembly on a reel to be instantly provisioned for male (daisy chain) or female connectivity.
  • The Field Convertable Hermaphroditic Dust Plug Cap is instantly provisioned with mating dust cap to allow dust cap coupling.
  • Ceramic Split Sleeves are retained within the Insert Cap, preventing sleeves becoming misplaced during maintenance routines.
  • Enhanced Kevlar Retention System supports 400 lb. cable retention without degradation of optical signal.
  • Sealed Termini Design for 4 CH, 6 CH, 12 CH, and 24 CH Systems utilize Sealing, Environmental Resistance to meet IP-68 requirements.
  • COTS-83526 Integrated "Push-Pull" system allows operators to easily terminate COTS-83526 Plugs and Receptacles in an efficient, non-complex format.
  • Dry Film Thread Lubrication extends life of mating threads, self-lubricating through repeated mating cycles.

Standards

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE

SPECIFICATION

PARAMETER

Insertion Loss (multimode)

EIA/TIA-455-171

0.50dB – Typical, 0.75dB – Maximum

Insertion Loss (single-mode)

EIA/TIA-455-171

0.40dB – Typical, 0.75dB – Maximum

Back Reflection (single-mode, UPC polish)

EIA/TIA-455-107

-50dB – Typical, -40dB – Maximum

Operating Temperature

TIA/EIA-455-5

-54° C to + 71° C

Storage Temperature

TIA/EIA-455-5

-57° C to + 85° C

Mating Durability

TIA-455-21

2000 cycles

Impact

TIA/EIA-455-2

Method B, Omit wall pipe

Twist

TIA-455-36

±90° rotation, one cycle/ 5sec., 1000 cycles

Cable Sealing Flex

EIA/TIA-455-1

Procedure I

Cable Retention

TIA-455-6

400 lbs min.

Crush Resistance

TIA-455-26

450 lbs

Temperature Life

TIA/EIA-455-4

250 Hr, 85 ± 2°C

Thermal Shock

TIA-455-71

Condition B-0 except 10 cycles, @ 85° C and -62° C

Physical Shock

EIA/TIA-455-11

Condition C, 5 shocks/axis

Vibration

TIA-455-1

Condition III & VI Condition C for 1.5 hr, Except III

Humidity

EIA/TIA-455-5

Type II

Salt Spray1

EIA/TIA-455-16

Condition C

Fluid Immersion

EIA/TIA-455-12

All fluids subject to 24 hours

Water Submersion

EIA/TIA-455-98

Method A, Procedure 1, 1m for 24 hours. Bulkhead mounted in watertight cube

Flammability

EIA-364-8

Mud Test2

M83526, paragraph 4.8

5 min. immersion, 10 cycles

Electromagnetic Effects1,3

IEEE-299

20kHz, 150kHz, 14MHz, 400MHz, 600MHz, 1GHz, 2GHz, 8GHz, 10GHz, VERT. & HORZ.,

NOTES
1 Applies to ZiNi plating only
2 Sand/Topsoil substituted  for Potter's Clay
3 12 CH Receptacle requires application of SRR configurations

Specifications

Part Number Description Type  
CCTA10F31CB 8-12 CH Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Plug and Dust Cap, Cable Diameter: 0.240"-0.269" Plug
CCTA10F31CF 8-12 CH Hermaphroditic Fiber Optic Plug and Dust Cap, Cable Diameter: 0.380"-0.423" Plug
CCTB21F31C 8-12 CH Jam Nut Fiber Optic Receptacle and Female Dust Cap, EMI Receptacle
CCTD21F31C 8-12 CH Flange Mount Fiber Optic Receptacle and Female Dust Cap, EMI Provision Receptacle
CCTC21F31C 8-12 CH External Jam Nut Fiber Optic Receptacle and Female Dust Cap, EMI Receptacle
CCTE21F31CB 8-12 CH Jam Nut Strain Relief Receptacle and Female Dust Cap, Cable Diameter: 0.240"-0.269", EMI Strain Relief Receptacle
CCTE21F31CF 8-12 CH Jam Nut Strain Relief Receptacle and Female Dust Cap, Cable Diameter: 0.380"-0.423", EMI Strain Relief Receptacle
CCTG21F31CB 8-12 CH Flange Mount Strain Relief Receptacle and Female Dust Cap, Cable Diameter: 0.240"-0.2699", EMI Strain Relief Receptacle
CCTG21F31CF 8-12 CH Flange Mount Strain Relief Receptacle and Female Dust Cap, Cable Diameter: 0.380"-0.423", EMI Strain Relief Receptacle
CCTF21F31CB 8-12 CH External Jam Nut Strain Relief Receptacle and Female Dust Cap, Cable Diameter: 0.240"-0.269", EMI Strain Relief Receptacle
CCTF21F31CF 8-12 CH External Jam Nut Strain Relief Receptacle and Female Dust Cap, Cable Diameter: 0.380"-0.423", EMI Strain Relief Receptacle
TC1640DA 2.5mm, Environmental Resisting, Fiber Optic Termini, 126µm I.D. Termini
TC1739AA Dummy Termini for 4 CH and 12 CH M83526 Termini
PA35395-99-017 Crimp Sleeve, Used with 2.00mm Loose-Tube Jacket Crimp Sleeve
PC83522/16-20-S Crimp Sleeve, Used with 3.00mm Loose-Tube Jacket Crimp Sleeve

Provisioning guidelines
1) Select the number of Dummy Termini necessary to fill a connector. Example, when planning for an 8 CH application, select 4 dummy termini to complete a 12 CH size connector
2) Crimp sleeves are recommended for use on receptacle configurations without Strain Relief (SRR). Crimp sleeves are generally used with simple loose tube cable for receptacle pigtails. 4 CH and 12 CH receptacles can also accommodate 3.00mm loose cable.

EMI/Non-EMI options
EMI-conductive O-rings and/or gaskets are typically provisioned with all COTS 83526-style receptacles but add additional cost to each component. Non-EMI options are available by simply ordering a receptacle part number with a “2” in the 6th digit position: (ex: CCTG22B31CD) of part number inclusive of CCTB, CCTC, CCTD, CCTE, CCTF and CCTG configurations.

Plating Options
Most COTS M83526 component configurations are supplied with zinc nickel plating with olive drab coloring. For the additional plating options, the eighth-digit position of the part number (ex: CCTG22Fk1CD) is selected for the plating/material of choice.

“1” Black Anodized, Mil-A-8625 TYPE 2 CLASS 2

“3” Zinc Nickel Plating, SAE AMS 2417G

“4” 303 Stainless Steel, Passivation per QQ-P-35/ASTMA967

“5” 316 Stainless Steel, Passivation per QQ-P-35/ASTMA967

“6” Naval Brass, C 46400 H02 Half Hard ASTMB 21/B21M

Instruction Sheets

img
Talk to a knowledgeable OCC Expert that can find or customize a product to fit your specifications. 800-622-7711