ArmourLux LUMINA® Expanded Beam Connectors
The ArmourLux LUMINA® is our premium option for fibre optics in harsh environments. Utilising Expanded Beam technology, the connector is rugged, can be easily cleaned and being hermaphroditic, is simple and easy to connect.
LUMINA® is a UK designed and manufactured connector which has been developed over the years to deliver class leading optical performance. It is fully interoperable with other HMA Junior products from TE, Stratos and others.
- 2 or 4 channel fibre multimode and singlemode
- Hermaphroditic
- HMA Junior compatible
FEATURES
The ArmourLux LUMINA® range provides a number of benefits that make this option suitable for harsh environment applications.
HERMAPHRODITIC CONNECTORS
Connectors mate directly with each other without the need for couplers, enabling a quick and easy extension of the cables.
MILITARY GRADE
Military grade LUMINA® connector designed to meet MIL83526 / MIL20/ MIL21.
EASY CLEAN & CONNECT
Lens technology allows for an easy clean and connect.
RUGGED TACTICAL FIBRE
Tough, durable cable suitable for the demands of a challenging, harsh environment.
BEND INSENSITIVE
Bend insensitive Military grade tactical fibre, designed for harsh environments.
IP68 RATED
Protective cap and shell protects against dust and water to IP68 standard.
WIDE OPERATING TEMP
Cable operating temperature ranges from -55°C to +85°C.
PORTABLE REEL
Includes portable, deployable reel with 3rd flange and friction brake.
UK MANUFACTURED
Products manufactured in the UK and individually serialised for traceability.
Why ArmourLux with LUMINA®?
The most Reliable Fibre Connection
The LUMINA® connector is an Expanded Beam connector that utilises Advanced Alignment Technology. Expanded Beam lessens the contamination risk associated with physical contact connectors so is suited to the most rugged and demanding of applications.
A key advantage of this fibre connector design is that the fibres are protected from the elements and each other. Rather than the traditional butt joint which requires each fibre core to be precisely aligned (to within a micron), expanded beam employs a precision lens to optically expand the light from each core by approximately 40 times its original size, and then refocus back into the mating connector.
A small gap is maintained between the lenses, this minimises the effect of dust, debris, temperature variation, vibration and dirt on the lights path. The lens also means it can be easily cleaned without risk of damaging the fibre – if a connector is dropped into mud, it can simply be washed or wiped and reconnected.
As the lens magnifies the light from the fibre cable (potentially from just 9 microns) accurate alignment of the lens and the fibre is critical to a high-performance connection. Much of the development of the LUMINA® has been in this area, enabling insertion losses to be class-leading.
IP68 rated for peace of mind
The LUMINA® connector has been tested to an immersion depth of 15m operational (EN 61300-2-45) and is IP68 standard. You can read more about IP ratings here.
Greater reliability in harsh environments
The ArmourLux range uses a tough, durable Miltac cable that tightly packs bend insensitive fibres in aramid yarn, ensuring minimal signal loss even if accidentally kinked.
The reassurance you deserve
All ArmourLux assemblies are made in the UK. We’re also an ISO9001, ISO14001, Cyber Essentials and JOSCAR certified company, where quality and customer service are our highest priorities. With 30 years’ experience as a trusted provider of fibre optic cables, you can be reassured we understand the requirements of mobile fibre optic communications.
REEL OPTIONS
As standard we offer Schill reels (these are included in the cost); we can also supply the assemblies on alternative Schill reel options as well as other brands such as OCC MARS – please contact us to discuss your requirements.
OPTIONAL REELS
We can supply our assemblies on many different reels type depending on your preferences. Some examples are below:
Small Metal Reels (Schill HT305 shown)
A robust alternative to the standard GT plastic reels
Coloured Metal Reels (HT 380 shown)
Orange, NATO Green (BS381C-285/RAL6014) & Navy Grey (RAL7001)
OCC MARS Reels
Lightweight & durable range available in Black, Desert Tan, Carc Green
