Subsea Connectors

Rolling Seal 8 Optical Connector - APC (RS8 APC)

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.

Teledyne Marine

Daytona Beach, US

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Description

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.

Key Features:

8 optical circuits
Improved Optical Return Loss
10 kpsi ambient
ROV, Stab, or manual mate configurations
30 year design life

Specifications

Specification Title	Specification Details
Operational Temperature	0°C to +40°C (seawater) -18°C to +50°C (air)
Storage Temperature	-30°C to +60°C
Max Operational Pressure	10,000 psi ambient 5,000 psi differential (bulkhead)
Mate/Demate Cycles	100 without refurbishment
Mating Force	<120 lbs
Demating Force	<100 lbs
Configurations	ROV, Stab & Manual-Mate
Material	Titanium is preferred shell material
Design Life	30 Years
Number of Circuits	8 max, optical
Insertion Loss	≤ 0.5 dB @ 1310/1550/1625 nm (single-mode)
Return Loss	≥ 45 dB @ 1310/1550/1625 nm