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CONTENT
AVIM® Family

1Space applications

2

AVIM®

5

Specifications

6

Adapter and dimensions

7

Connector and dimensions

8

Midi AVIM®

9Specifications

10

Connector types and dimensions

11

Mini AVIM®

13

Specifications

14

Adapter and dimensions

15

Connector dimensions

16

Micro AVIM®

17

Specifications

18

Connector types and dimensions

19

Video Microscope Kit

21

Inspection equipments

22

Facilities

27

Configurations

28

Part Number

29

AVIM® is a registered trademark of DIAMOND SA in the European Union, USA and other countries.

DIAMOND
Fiber Optic Components

AVIM® Family

CABLE ASSEMBLIES, ADAPTERS, IMODs AND TOOLSAVIM®
Midi AVIM®
Mini AVIM® (ESCC 3420/001)
Micro AVIM®
CLEANING KITThe AVIM® connector is born in mid 1990’s as a vibration resistant connector for avionics and space application. Since then, the evolution of theseconnectors has been driven by harsh environment applications, especiallyfor Aerospace and Naval applications.
In a first step, AVIM® has been adapted to Naval applications, then by
2009, a lighter and rugged version was commissioned for a Mars rover,
the Mini AVIM®. This connector has been used in various application due
to its exceptional environmental resistance characteristics, and to its highend optical performance benefitting from Diamond unique ferrule designs
and technologies.
An intermediate version, the Midi AVIM® is coming to complete this familyof shock and vibration resistant small single channel fiber optic connectors.
In the next pages, you will discover the different applications where theseproducts are deployed, a description of Diamonds Space Grade process
for Flight models that must follow the European Space Agency standards
and the various products themselves, as well as tools and services provided
by Diamond.

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AVIM®

Midi AVIM®

APPLICATIONSSPACEActive since mid-1990’s in the space market, Diamond products have along heritage in space, mainly used by NASA GSFC and more recently
standardized by the ESCC, the European Space Components Coordination. The Mini AVIM® is Diamond’s only ESCC standardized component,
but Diamond produce other flight models for custom configurations. The
historically mostly used space connector, the AVIM®, due to commercial
reasons, has not been standardized under ESCC but is still available, using
the same Space Grade or Commercial Grade process as the Mini AVIM®.
You can find connectors from Diamond from Mercury, on Mars, around themoon, mostly around the earth and soon toward Jupiter.

Mini AVIM®

The Space applications have been divided in three groups:
1. Sensing
2. Inter-satellite communication
3. Intra-satellite communication
Micro AVIM®

Cleaning Kit

DIAMOND SA | Via dei Patrizi 5 | CH-6616 Losone - Switzerland
Tel. +41 58 307 45 45 | e-mail info@diamond-fo.com
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Specifications subject to change
without notice
BDD 1951881 06_21

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AVIM® Family - Space applications

Sensing
The sensing application are numerous, probably driven by Lidar or Laser Altimeter, but numerous other application have been seen, using optical fiber from low wavelength, small core single mode polarization maintaining
to large core multimode.
It is almost impossible to standardize those applications and these are the most demanding, as the pass/fail criteria can be quite different than the standard digital communication application because other properties fromthe light are used, such as wavelength, intensity, phase, polarization,…

Inter-satellite Communication
With optical signal, a line of sight is necessary to bring the data on the ground and it is not always possible fromany satellite position. For this reason, communication between satellite, even planes, unmanned vehicle or balloons is required. Constellation of hundreds of satellites are discussed, each would require a communication
terminals, which are already commercially available or in development.

Intra-Satellite communication
Telecom satellite are using up and down-link using radio waves and use electric cable internally (several tons).
The challenge to change these payloads in fiber optic, improving dramatically weight, power dissipation andpower consumption can change dramatically the face of communication via satellite. A typical telecom satellite
would have a thousand connection to be replaced by optical fibers.

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AVIM® Family - Space applications

PRODUCT GRADESThe AVIM® family products comes in four quality grades varying in the procurement and production process, butsharing the same components.
 Commercial Grade → Space Grade→ Enhanced Grade → Customized Grade

CG
SG
EG
CUST

Commercial Grade, CG Standard procurement process Performance according to datasheet
 Qualification Test Report according to IEC standards mostly Standard Packaging
 3-4 weeks typical lead time
Space Grade, SG Space procurement process- Customer specification acceptable, fee based Compliance Matrix- Traceability according to prescription from RFQ, standard traceability covered by ESCC certificate 355- All travel cards archived 10 years- Specific Quality management process, inspired by ESCC
- Offer containing Diamond performance specification document, PSD- 100% Screening- Clean room packaging included Production according to confidential, ESA deposited, Product Identification Document (PID)- Material Deviation list (MDL) declared in PSD- Process Deviation List (PDL) declared in PSD
 Performance according to ESCC standards certified by ESCC certificate 355 or according to PSD/ComplianceMatrix.
 Qualification Test Report according to ESCC 3420 available Superior reliability due to 100% screening Lot Verification Test, LVT, also called Lot Acceptance Test, based on a full or partial Chart F4 of ESCC 3420,
available on demand and described in a Product Test Sequence (PTS).
 9-10 weeks typical lead time
Enhanced Grade, EG Space procurement process with restriction- Traceability and Quality management according to Diamond SG standards- All travel cards archived 10 years- Offer containing Diamond performance specification document, PSD- No Screening- Clean room packaging included Not applicable to Mating adapter or IMOD (SG or CG)
 Production according to Diamond assembly process identical to SG
 Performance according to PSD documents
 Not recommended for flight model, use SG for better reliability
 Qualification Test Report available 6 weeks typical lead time
Customized, CUST
 Product, assembly process, procurement process customized
 Will follow either standard or space procurement process
 No systematic process qualification by similarity
 Require a Setup Fee for each case3

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IEC 61755-3-7 (PC)IEC 61755-3-8 (APC)
Diamond PM
Diamond MM✔
✔
✔
CG, CUST
Fiber and loose tube or TB
Cable up to 2.1mm
Stainless steel reinforced cable
Avionics / Space
Vibration environment✔ QTR-114

IEC 61755-3-7 (PC)IEC 61755-3-8 (APC)
Diamond PM
Diamond MM✔
✔ limited✔
CG, SG, EG, CUST

Fiber and loose tube or TB
Cable up to 3.5mm
Stainless steel reinforced cable

Avionics✔ TR-005 (SM)

Optical interface standards

Active Core Alignment (ACA)
Active Polarization Orientation (APO)
Power Solution collimation (PS)High Temperature (HAT)
Product Quality Grades

Cable compatibility

Target Application

Performance Qualification
IEC 61753-2-1 cat. U uncontrolled

+++
+++
+++
Easy, no tools required
2.8
2.7
11

++
++
++

Tools required7

9.7 (7.5)

13

IL, Insertion Loss
RL, Return loss
ER, Extinction Ratio

Handling

Connector mass

Mating adapter mass Square(hexagonal)

Connector parts

6

2.7

1.2

Delicate, require tools

+++
+++
+++

✔ ESCC certificate 355

Compatibility with mating adapter

ESA ESCC 3420 Qualification

Harsh Environment qualification✔ QTR-065✔ QTR-040 (SM)✔ QTR-111 (PM)✔ QTR-117 (PSm)Space rover
Small ultracompact instrument

Fiber and loose tube or TB
Max 1.2mm✔
✔
✔
✔
CG, SG, EG, CUST

IEC 61755-3-7 (PC)IEC 61755-3-8 (APC)
Diamond PM
Diamond PS, PM-PS
Diamond PSf, PM-PSf

Titanium, Stainless steel for springs,
Hytrel® 8068 vacuum baked for bootDiamond Mini AVIM®
ESCC 3420/001

Mini AVIM®

✔ QTR-114✔ QTR-064 (AVIM ESCC)

Titanium, Stainless steel for springs,
Hytrel® 8068 vacuum baked for bootNickel-Silver, Stainless steel for
springs and keyed nose, Hytrel® 8068
vacuum baked for bootMaterials (see datasheet for details)

Reliability Qualification
IEC 62005-9-1 an additional Telcordia GR-326
extended humidity’ test

Diamond Midi AVIM®
Mini AVIM™ mating adapter
Partial ESCC 3420/001

IEC 61754-3
100% compatible DIN LSA

Connector interface standards(compatible and exceeding)NEW

Midi AVIM®

AVIM®
NEW

2

0.6g (TBC)

0.4

Delicate, require tools

+++
+++
+++

✔ TR-037 (DMI PM)✔ TR-034 (DMI PS)✔ QTR-091 (SM)✔ QTR-099 (PM)✔ QTR-069 (PS)Space rover
Small ultracompact instrument

Fiber and loose tube or TB
Max 1.2mm✔
✔
✔
✔
CG, SG, EG, CUST

IEC 61755-3-7 (PC)IEC 61755-3-8 (APC)
Diamond PM
Diamond PS, PM-PS
Diamond PSf, PM-PSf

Titanium, CuBe clip

Diamond Micro AVIM®
Partial ESCC 3420/001

Micro AVIM®

AVIM® Family - Space applications

PRODUCT OVERVIEWDIAMOND
Fiber Optic Components

AVIM®
SINGLE MODE
MULTIMODEPM
HIGH TEMP, HT

CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND ADAPTERS

Developed in the 1990's for aerospace application and compatible with
the DIN LSA connector, the AVIM® is a multipurpose Commercial-Off-TheShelf, COTS, fiber optic connector offering high optical performance andcapable in dynamic environments of mobile platforms, including avionics
and especially space flight.
These connectors are compatible with the widest range of optical fibers,
including single mode (SM), multimode (MM), polarization maintaining(PM) and other fibers of different core/cladding sizes, multi-fiber ferruleand multi-core fibers.
High performance in the form of lowest insertion loss provided by Diamond’s unique Active Core Alignment termination process as well as highreturn loss for the most demanding, high bandwidth transmission systems.

FEATURES
 Low IL due to Active Core Alignment (A.C.A.)
 High return loss due to Diamond ultra-polishing process and A.C.A
 High vibration/shock resistance due to Miniaturized MIL-style ratchetsystem AVIM® 2-piece cleanable adapter for front panel easy cleaning
and maintenance access.
 IEC 61754-3 100% compatible with LSA (DIN) standard
 Tooling for installation mandatory

AVAILABLE AS
 Terminated connectors and assemblies with following optical interface- SM, MM, MM large core
- PM or PZ- Multi-fiber Ferrule Components:- Connector Set (require Diamond production line)- Mating adapters- Interface Module IMOD
 Product grades:- Commercial Grade, CG- Enhanced Grade, EG- Space Grade, SG- Customized CUST

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PC/APCPC
PC/APC
PC/APCAVIM® Family - AVIM®

SPECIFICATIONS
The products are available in different grade, changing the operating range and performance. Two tables
are provided: Optical performance at room temperature and list of test performed on each product grade.
COMMERCIAL GRADE, CG

SINGLE MODE

MULTIMODE

Insertion loss, IL max

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

dB

IEC 61300-3-4 method B, λ=1550nm

Return loss, RL min

50 (PC), 75 (APC)

40 (PC)

50 (PC), 75 (APC)dB

IEC 61300-3-6, λ=1550nm

Polarization extinction ratio, ER min--

typ 27, min 23

dB

Polarization angular error, α

-

-

±2

°

Diamond validated cross polarizers, lowcoherence method, λ λ=1550nm

Repeatability of IL
Service life

PM APC 8°

UNITS<= 0.2dB

500 mate/demate cycles

dB-40 to +85

C°

Operating temperature

IEC 61300-2-2 method B, λ=1550nm

ENHANCED AND SPACE GRADE, EG AND SGSINGLE MODE

MULTIMODE

Insertion loss, IL

typ. 0.25, max 0.5

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

typ. 0.2, max 0.5

dB

IEC 61300-3-4 method B, λ =1550nm

Return loss, RL

50 (PC), 75 (APC)

40 (PC)

50 (PC), 75 (APC)dB

IEC 61300-3-4 method B, λ=1550nm

Polarization extinction ratio, ER--

typ 25, min 21

dB

Polarization angular error, α

-

-

±2

°

Similar to IEC 61300-3-40, lowcoherence, λ =1550nm

Repeatability of IL
Service live

UNITS<= 0.4dB

100 mate/demate cycles

dB-55 to +85

C°

Operating temperature

NOTES

PM APC 8°

TEST CONDITIONSTEST CONDITIONS

IEC 61300-2-2 method B, λ=1550nm- Those values are at BOL, room temperature.
- For specific fibers and wavelength, please inquire on the optical specification- Cable can further limit those values

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTSCG

Thermal cycles

SG and EGLEVELMETHODLEVELMETHOD-40°C to +85°C, 20 cycles

IEC 61300-2-22

Thermal cycles-55°C to +85°C, 100 cycles

IEC 61300-2-22

Humidity+40°C, 168h

IEC 61300-2-19

Humidity+25°C to +55°C, 6 cycles, 144h

IEC 61300-2-46

Vibration

Sinus, 20g, 15cycles

IEC 61300-2-19

Vibration

Random, 35gRMS

IEC 60068-2-64

Shock

5 drops, 1.5m

IEC 61300-2-12

Shock500g, 2ms

IEC 60068-2-27

Torsion2N, 25 cycles 180°

IEC 61300-2-5

Torsion2N, 25 cycles 180°

IEC 61300-2-5

Static side load

0.2N, 90°, 60min

IEC 61300-2-42

0.2N, 90°, 5min

IEC 61300-2-42

Static side load

Fiber/cable retention

5N, 1minIEC 61300-2-4

Fiber/cable retention

High temperature storage+85°C, 168h

IEC 61300-2-18

High temperature storage

500

IEC 61300-2-22

Mating durability

100

IEC 61300-2-2

Low pressure

4*10-8 Torr, 8h

IEC 60068-2-13

Dust

30°C to 60°C, 2h

IEC 61300-2-27

Salt mist+35°C, 85% r.h, 5% salt, 96h

IEC 60068-2-11

Rapid depressurisation

atm to 50mbar in 5s, 5 cycles

MIL-STD.810G

Mating durability

Qualification test reports describe in details tests and results.

TOOLING FOR ASSEMBLING

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5N, 2minIEC 61300-2-4+85°C, 1000h

IEC 61300-2-18

AVIM® Family - AVIM®

AVIM® ADAPTER AND DIMENSIONS
Available types:
Material:

Hexagonal and square flange adapter for wall mount
According to part list

BILL OF MATERIAL - AVIM® MATING ADAPTER - SQUARE FLANGE
6 ± 0.1

10.5

2.
2 ±0.

1

SW 11

M5.5x0.5

24.4 - 00.1

AVIM Exagonal

CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

15.5

10.5±0.1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

POS.

DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL

UNIT MASS (g)1Square flange

CuNi12Zn30PB1

5.10

2

Body

CuNi12Zn30PB1

3Elastic washer

X12CrNi177

4

Elastic sleeve

ZrO2

0.20

5

Elastic ring

AVIM PMF Connector
6
Nut

CuNi12Zn30Pb1

0.09

CuNi12Zn30PB1

2.10

7

X35CrMo17

Serclip

AVIM1.97
D-shape
0.01

0.24
9.71

Total

BILL OF MATERIAL - AVIM® MATING ADAPTER - HEXAGONAL FLANGE

AVIM Wings
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

024.4 - 0.1±0.1

Ø 7.2 ±0.1

SW 8

SW 11

M5.5x0.5

3 max

1

AVIM Square

2

3

4

5

6

7

6.7

8

9

AVIM Exagonal

UNIT MASS (g)POS.

DESCRIPTION

1

Nut

CuNi12Zn30Pb Hard

MATERIAL

0.27

2

Washer

CuSn6

0.09

3

D-shape body

CuNi12Zn30Pb Hard

2.49

4

Body

CuNi12Zn30Pb Hard

1.97

5

Elastic washer

X12CrNi177

0.01

6

Elastic sleeve

ZrO2

0.20

7

Elastic ringCuNi12Zn30Pb1

0.09

8

Nut

CuNi12Zn30Pb1

2.10

9

Serclip

X35CrMo17

0.24
Total

7.46

NOTE Other adapters are available, with square flange or not un-mountable. Please inquire for more information.
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AVIM D-shape

AVIM SquareAVIM® Family - AVIM®

AVIM® CONNECTOR AND DIMENSIONS
Connectors for 900µm - 3mm, straight boot style
Ferrule material:

Zirconia/metal insert,
custom upon request
6mm 6Kt.

AVIM® (PC, APC, PM, PS)

Ex. 6

Available types:

Ø6

max 61.3mm

BILL OF MATERIAL - BOM

onnector
1

2

3

4

5

6

POS.

DESCRIPTION

1Hexagonal ring

2

7

8

9

12

13

10

11

MATERIAL
AVIM Exagonal

15

UNIT MASS (g)CuNi12Zn30Pb hard

1.09

Antirotation ringCuNi12Zn30Pb

0.77

3

Anti-rotation spring

1.43100.13

4Body Keyed nose

X10CrNiS189

0.48

5

FerruleZrO2, titanium

0.27

6

Ferrule anti-rotation std

1.43010.01

7Ferrule back tube

CuZn370.06

8Ferrule ring for PM

CuZn370.01

9Ferrule spring

X12CrNi177

0.10

10

Short Main body

11

Boot

Hytrel 80681

0.34

12

Long main body

CuNi12Zn30Pb hard

1.48

13

Crimp ring (only with long main body)Cu-5um Ni

0.77

14

Reductiononly (with long main body)

CuZn39Pb3

0.16

15

Long bootHytrel 80681

0.55

16

Protection cap (not displayed)

DIN 1.4310 or PPO Noryl V150

AVIM Square
CuNi12Zn30Pb hard

R

18

2.17

Total

1

14

Ø 1.2 max
59 ca.

8.39

Vacuum bake is 24h at 10-2 Torr and between 110°C to 125°C.

AVIM D-shape
R

18

AVIM Wings
Ø 1.2 max
56 ca.

ORDER INFORMATION
Please refer to the part numbers provided in the separate P/N list.
For assemblies or other configurations, please contact your nearest local Diamond representative or fill in thecontact form available on the www.diamond-fo.com website.

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DIAMOND
Fiber Optic Components

Midi AVIM®
SINGLE MODE
MULTIMODEPM
HIGH TEMP, HT

CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND ADAPTERS

Following market feedback for a lighter version of the AVIM® connectors
and the performance of the mini AVIM® connector, but with improved easeof use than the latter, the Midi AVIM® connector has been developed withthe same optical high performance. In addition, the midi AVIM® has been
made compatible with chosen aramid reinforced cables.
This connector performance is shared with the family, using identical ferrule technologies and has been made compatible with a large choice offiber types.

FEATURES
The optical interface follows the standards as well as most of the connector types.
 Low IL due to Active Core Alignment (A.C.A.)
 High return loss due to Diamond ultra-polishing process and A.C.A
 High vibration/shock resistance due to Miniaturized MIL-style ratchetsystem Lightweight due to the use of titanium Compatible with Mini AVIM® mating adapters and IMOD
 ESCC 3420/001 configurable
 Tooling for installation mandatory

AVAILABLE AS
 Terminated connectors and assemblies with following optical interface- SM, MM, MM large core
- PM or PZ- Multi-fiber Ferrule Components:- Connector Set (require Diamond production line)- Mating adapters (Mini AVIM®)- Interface Module IMOD (Mini AVIM®)- Custom assemblies
 Product grades:- Commercial Grade, CG- Customized CUST

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PC/APCPC
PC/APC
PC/APCAVIM® Family - Midi AVIM®

SPECIFICATIONS
The products are available in commercial grade. Two tables are provided: Optical performance at room temperature and list of test performed.
COMMERCIAL GRADE, CG

SINGLE MODE

MULTIMODE

Insertion loss, IL max

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

dB

IEC 61300-3-4 method B, λ=1550nm

Return loss, RL min

50 (PC), 75 (APC)

40 (PC)

50 (PC), 75 (APC)dB

IEC 61300-3-6, λ =1550nm

Polarization extinction ratio, ER min--

typ 27, min 23

dB

Polarization angular error, α

-

-

±2

°

Diamond validated cross polarizers, lowcoherence method, λ=1550nm

Repeatability of IL
Service life

UNITS<= 0.2dB

500 mate/demate cycles

dB-40 to +85

C°

Operating temperature

NOTES

PM APC 8°- Those values are at BOL, room temperature.
- For specific fibers and wavelength, please inquire on the optical specification- Cable can further limit those values

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
CG
LEVEL

METHOD-40°C to +85°C, 12 cycles

IEC 61300-2-22

Humidity+25°C to +55°C, 6 cycles, 144h

IEC 61300-2-46

Vibration

Random, 35gRMS

IEC 60068-2-64

Shock100g, 2ms

IEC 60068-2-27

Torsion

15N, 25 cycles 180°

IEC 61300-2-5

1N, 90°, 60min

IEC 61300-2-42

Fiber/cable retention

70N, 2min

IEC 61300-2-4

High temperature storage+85°C, 96h

IEC 61300-2-18500

IEC 61300-2-22

Thermal cycles

Static side load

Mating durability

Qualification test reports describe in detail test and results.

TOOLING FOR ASSEMBLING
The same tool as for the mini AVIM™ is to be used.

Mini AVIM® connector

6.5mm Torquewrench calibrated
to 0.3 Nm

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TEST CONDITIONS

IEC 61300-2-2 method B, λ=1550nm

AVIM® Family - Midi AVIM®

Midi AVIM® CONNECTOR TYPES AND DIMENSIONS
Connectors for 900um buffer coatings (or loose tube) with vacuum baked anti-flexion
Available types:

Midi AVIM® (PC, APC, PM)

Material:

According to part list

SW 6.5ca 45

Ø 7 ± 0.05

SW 6.5

3

2

1

5

6

9

7

1

Ø 7 ± 0.05

3

BILL OF MATERIAL - BOM
17.2

120

10

9.5 ±0.2

20

40

50

60

9.5 ±0.2

70

80

100

2

1

110

3

ø2.2 / M2

+0.2

15

ø2.2 0ø7 ±0.2

90

ø7.5 +0.2
0
ø19

1
17.2

Ø 7.5

10

Orientation ring		

20

17.2

30

Orientation washer		40

Ferrule tube

Ferrule		

ø7.5

ø4.5

ø7 ±0.2

8.2

MATERIAL

UNIT MASS (g)Ti6AI4V or DIN 3.7165

0.17

ZrO2 . -Ti gr 1

0.23

AISI304 - DIN 1.4301

0.02		

CuZn37

0.09

Washer		CuZn370.01		

Ferrule spring		

AISI301 - DIN 1.4310

0.05

70

Body		

Ti6AI4V or DIN 3.7165

0.25

80

Locking nut		

Ti6AI4V or DIN 3.7165

0.70

90

Crimping tube		

CuZn39Pb3

0.02

60

100

Crimp ring		

Cu-5um Ni

0.28

110

Antiflexion boot		

Hytrel® 8068 vacuum baked

0.83

Protection cap		

PPO black Noryl V0150B

n.a.

Protection cap metal		

X10CrNiS189

n.a.

120

Total

		
1

Vacuum baked is 24h at 110°C to 125°C to 125°C and 10-3 Torr

1

2.65

NOTE Diamond’s standard boot colors are as follows: Black for MM and SM PC, and green for SM APC.

ORDER INFORMATION
When ordering pigtails or cable assemblies, please refer to the connector type description in the Available types
section.

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2

1

5.8

DESCRIPTION

POS.

50

4.5 ±0.2

ø4.5

ø7 ±0.2

30 8.2

2

3

3

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DIAMOND
Fiber Optic Components

Mini AVIM®
SINGLE MODE PC/APC
MULTIMODE PC
PM
PC/APC
PS, PM-PS, PSF PC/APC 4°
PSM PCHIGH TEMP, HT PC/APC

CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND ADAPTERS

The Mini AVIM® is originally a Diamond development for Exomars roverand has been standardized under ESCC 3420/001 Detail specification.
Born for space application with variants qualified for ESA and covered by
ESCC certificate 355, the Mini AVIM® is born as a small connector for veryharsh environment.
The Mini AVIM® combines two leading edge technologies: the AVIM® MILstyle ratchet system and the base construction of Diamond Micro Interface(DMI) connector.
The Mini AVIM® is a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) connector that canbe precisely aligned in rotation and therefore can be used for both standard
SM and MM fibers, as well as for PM technologies and multi-fiber ferrules
or multi-core fibers.
Our Power Solution (PS) technology can also be applied to this connector.
The use of a 100% aligned GRIN lens spliced to the SM fiber allows to lower
the power density at the output interface, and improve resistance to power
failure due to particles.
Harsh environment applications will range from Space to underwater,
applying to mobile, avionics, shipboard, oil downhole, etc.

FEATURES ➢Low IL due to Active Core Alignment (A.C.A.) ➢High return loss due to Diamond ultra-polishing process and A.C.A
 ➢High vibration/shock resistance due to Miniaturized MIL-style ratche
system ➢Lightweight due to the use of titanium and simple design ➢ESCC 3420/001 configurable ➢ESA qualification certificate 355 for defined variants ➢Tooling for installation mandatory

AVAILABLE AS
 Terminated connectors and assemblies with following optical interface- SM, MM, MM large core
- PM or PZ- PS, PM-PS, PSf, PSm- Multi-fiber Ferrule Components:- Connector Set (require Diamond production line)- Mating adapters- Interface Module IMOD
 Product grades:- Commercial Grade, CG- Enhanced Grade, EG- Space Grade, SG- Customized CUST

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SPECIFICATIONS
The products are available in different grade, changing the operating range and performance. Two tables
are provided: Optical performance at room temperature and list of test performed on each product grade.
Some Space Grade variants are covered by ESCC qualification certificate 355 for space application.
COMMERCIAL GRADE, CG

SINGLE MODE

MULTIMODE

PM APC 8°

PS APC 4°UNITSTEST CONDITIONS

Insertion loss, IL max

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

dB

IEC 61300-3-4 method B, λ=1550nm

Return loss, RL min

50 (PC), 75 (APC)

40 (PC)

50 (PC), 75 (APC)

50 (PC), 75 (APC)dB

IEC 61300-3-6, λ=1550nm

Polarization extinction ratio, ER min--

typ 27, min 23-

dB

Polarization angular error, α

-

-

±2

-

Diamond validated cross polarizers, lowcoherence method, λ=1550nm

Repeatability of IL
Service life
Operating temperaturedB

500 mate/demate cycles

dB-40 to +85

C°

ENHANCED AND SPACE GRADE, EG AND SGSINGLE MODE

MULTIMODE

PM APC 8°

Insertion loss, IL

typ. 0.25, max 0.5

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

Return loss, RL

50 (PC), 75 (APC)

40 (PC)Polarization extinction ratio, ER--

Polarization angular error, α--Repeatability of IL
Service live
Operating temperature

NOTES

°

<= 0.4

IEC 61300-2-2 method B, λ=1550nm

PS APC 4°UNITSTEST CONDITIONS

typ. 0.25, max 0.5

TBD

dB

IEC 61300-3-4 method B, λ=1550nm

50 (PC), 75 (APC)

TBD

dB

IEC 61300-3-4 method B, λ=1550nm

typ 25, min 21

dB

±2

°

Similar to IEC 61300-3-40, lowcoherence, λ=1550nm<= 0.4dB

100 mate/demate cycles

dB-55 to +85

C°

IEC 61300-2-2 method B, λ=1550nm- Those values are at BOL, room temperature.
- For specific fibers and wavelength, please inquire on the optical specification- Cable can further limit those values

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTSCG

SG and EGLEVELMETHOD-40°C to +85°C, 20 cycles

IEC 61300-2-22

Thermal cycles

Humidity+40°C, 168h

IEC 61300-2-19

Vibration

Sinus, 20g, 15cycles

Shock

5 drops, 1.5m

TorsionStatic side load

Thermal cycles

LEVEL

METHOD-55°C to +85°C, 100 cycles

IEC 61300-2-22

Humidity+25°C to +55°C, 6 cycles, 144h

IEC 61300-2-46

IEC 61300-2-19

Vibration

Random, 35gRMS

IEC 60068-2-64

IEC 61300-2-12

Shock500g, 2ms

IEC 60068-2-27

2N, 25 cycles 180°

IEC 61300-2-5

Torsion2N, 25cycles 180°

IEC 61300-2-5

0.2N, 90°, 5min

IEC 61300-2-42

Static side load

0.2N, 90°, 60min

IEC 61300-2-42

Fiber/cable retention

5N, 1minIEC 61300-2-4

Fiber/cable retention

High temperature storage+85°C, 168h

IEC 61300-2-18

High temperature storage

5N, 2minIEC 61300-2-4+85°C, 1000h

IEC 61300-2-18

Mating durability

500

IEC 61300-2-22

Mating durability

100

IEC 61300-2-2

Low pressure--

Low pressure

4*10-8 Torr, 8h

IEC 60068-2-13

Dust

-

-

Dust

30°C to 60°C, 2h

IEC 61300-2-27

Salt mist--

Salt mist+35°C, 85% r.h, 5% salt, 96h

IEC 60068-2-11

Rapid depressurisation--

Rapid depressurisation

atm to 50mbar in 5s, 5 cycles

MIL-STD.810G

Qualification test reports describe in detail test and results.
Mini AVIM® connector

TOOLING FOR ASSEMBLING
6.5mm Torquewrench calibrated
to 0.3 Nm

To unscrew connector
from adapter

To extract connector
from adapter

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Ø 7 ± 0.05

MINI AVIM® ADAPTER AND DIMENSIONS
Available types:

Square flange adapter for wall mountMaterial:

According to part list
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

17.2

9.5 ±0.2

9.5 ±0.2

ø2.2 / M2

+0.2

15

ø7 ±0.2

ø2.2 0ø7.5 +0.2
0
ø19

6
5

17.2

Ø 7.5

8.2

4.5 ±0.2

5.8

ø7

ø4.5

1

4

3

2

BILL OF MATERIAL - BOM
65
9.5 ±0.2

ø7.5

ø4.5

ø7

ø7.5 +0.2
0

5.8

4

3

8.2

ø2.2 / M2

4.5 ±0.2

2

1

17.2

POS.

DESCRIPTION

1

Pin for Anti-rotation ring (4x)		

2

Anti-rotation ring (2x)		

3

Anti-rotation spring (2x)		

4

Main body5

Split sleeve			

6

Clip for split sleeve		

MATERIAL
5

0.01
0.20

AISI 316 or DIN 1.4401

0.14		

Ti6Al4V

2.12

ZrO2
2

WEIGHT (gr.)

Ti6Al4V

3

5
AISI 301 or DIN 1.4310
1

7

4
Ti6AL4V

2

1

6

4

3

15

0.16
6

Total

0.01
2.64

AVIM® Family - Mini AVIM®

Mini AVIM® CONNECTOR DIMENSIONS
Connectors for 900um buffer coatings (or loose tube) up to 1.2mm cable
Available types:

Mini AVIM® (PC, APC, PM, PS)

Material:

According to part list

SW 6.5ca 27.15

1
Ø 7 ± 0.05

1.5

1.2
ø4.4

ø2.5

10.5

7.2

17.2

9.5 ±0.28°9.5 ±0.2

ø2.2 / M2

+0.2

15

ø7 ±0.2

ø2.2 0ø7.5 +0.2
0BILL OF MATERIAL - BOM

ø19

6
5
17.2

4

3

2 8.2

Ø 7.5

4.5 ±0.2

5.8

ø7

ø4.5

1

17.2

.2 / M2

ø7.5 +0.2
0

DESCRIPTION

1

Ferrule

MATERIAL

4

3

UNIT MASS (g)

NAME

NORMS

Ceramic-Titanium

ZrO2, Ti gr 1

0.21

2

DMI ring

Titanium

Ti6Al4V

0.09

3

Ferrule back tube

Brass

CuZn39Pb3

0.03

4

SpringStainless steel

AISI 304 or DIN 1.4301

0.11

5

Outside shell

Titanium

Ti6Al4V

0.52

6
1

2

1

ø4.5

POS.

ø7

9.5 ±0.2

6

5

ø7.5

8.2

Vacuum baked bootThermoplastic Elastomer TCP-ET

Hytrel 8068

Vacuum baked, 144h at 110°C to 125°C and 10-2 Torr

6

±0.2

2

1

3

4

1

0.08

Total

1.06

7

5

NOTE Diamond’s standard boot colors are as follows: Black for MM and SM PC, and green for SM APC.

ORDER INFORMATION

1

2

3

4

5

6

Please refer to the part numbers provided in the separate P/N list.
For assemblies or other configurations, please contact your nearest local Diamond representative or fill in thecontact form available on the www.diamond-fo.com website.

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DIAMOND
Fiber Optic Components

Micro AVIM®
SINGLE MODE
MULTIMODEPM
PS, PM-PS, PSF
PSM
HIGH TEMP, HT

CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND ADAPTERS

In order to ensure the highest technical performance and to provide an
optimum solution for high density packaging, DIAMOND has developed
the micro AVIM® based on the DMI connectors, but using only titanium
components.
The micro AVIM® is identical to the mini AVIM® in terms of termini, but use
different locking mechanism borrowed to the DMI.
Micro AVIM® connectors are based on standard ø2.5 mm ferrules and aredesigned to operate with multimode and single mode fibers, 0° PC as wellas 8° APC polished.
Thanks to its minimal space requirement, this system is an ideal solution
for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) applications as well as a high quality interface between active and passive components of fiber optic installations.
As such it has been used to replace splices, in some applications, improving the modularity at a low height budget impact.

FEATURES
 Low IL due to Active Core Alignment (A.C.A.)
 High return loss due to Diamond ultra-polishing process and A.C.A
 High vibration/shock resistance due to minimal mass and simple 		design Very lightweight due to the use of titanium and simplest design
 ESCC 3420/001 configurable
 Mating adapter clip simple installation (screw and/or solder) Tooling for installation mandatory

AVAILABLE AS
 Terminated connectors and assemblies with following optical interface- SM, MM, MM large core
- PM or PZ- PS, PM-PS, PSf, PSm- Multi-fiber Ferrule Multi-fiber Ferrule- Components:- Connector Set (require Diamond production line)- Mating adapters- Custom assemblies
 Product grades:- Commercial Grade, CG- Enhanced Grade, EG- Space Grade, SG- Customized CUST

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PC/APCPC
PC/APC
PC/APC 4°
PC
PC/APCAVIM® Family - Micro AVIM®

SPECIFICATIONS
The products are available in different grade, changing the operating range and performance. Two tables areprovided: Optical performance at room temperature and list of test performed on each product grade.
COMMERCIAL GRADE, CG

SINGLE MODE

MULTIMODE

Insertion loss, IL max

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

Return loss, RL min

50 (PC), 75 (APC)

40 (PC)PM APC 8°

PS APC 4°UNITSTEST CONDITIONS

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

dB

IEC 61300-3-4 method B, λ=1550nm

50 (PC), 75 (APC)

50 (PC), 75 (APC)dB

IEC 61300-3-6, λ=1550nm

Polarization extinction ratio, ER min--

typ 27, min 23-

dB

Polarization angular error, α

-

-

±2

-

°

Repeatability of IL
Service life
Operating temperature<= 0.5dB

500 mate/demate cycles

dB-40 to +85

C°

ENHANCED AND SPACE GRADE, EG AND SGSINGLE MODE

MULTIMODE

PM APC 8°

Insertion loss, IL

typ. 0.25, max 0.5

typ. 0.2, max 0.4

Return loss, RL

50 (PC), 75 (APC)

40 (PC)Polarization extinction ratio, ER--

typ 25, min 21

dB

Polarization angular error, α

-

-

±2

°

Repeatability of IL
Service live
Operating temperature

NOTES

IEC 61300-3-55 method A
IEC 61300-2-2 method B, λ=1550nm

PS APC 4°UNITSTEST CONDITIONS

typ. 0.25, max 0.5

TBD

dB

IEC 61300-3-4 method B, λ=1550nm

50 (PC), 75 (APC)

TBD

dB

IEC 61300-3-4 method B, λ=1550nm<= 0.5dB

100 mate/demate cycles

dB-55 to +85

C°

IEC 61300-3-55 method A
IEC 61300-2-2 method B, λ=1550nm- Those values are at BOL, room temperature- For specific fibers and wavelength, please inquire on the optical specification- Cable can further limit those values

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTSMETHODIEC 61300-2-22

Humidity+40°C, 168h

IEC 61300-2-19

Vibration

Sinus, 20g, 15cycles

IEC 61300-2-19

Shock

5 drops, 1.5m

IEC 61300-2-12

Torsion2N, 25 cycles 180°

IEC 61300-2-5

0.2N, 90°, 5min

IEC 61300-2-42

Fiber/cable retention

5N, 1minIEC 61300-2-4

High temperature storage+85°C, 168h

IEC 61300-2-18500

IEC 61300-2-22

6W, 85°C, 1h

IEC 61300-2-14

Low pressure

-

-

Dust

-

-

Salt mist--

Rapid depressurisation

-

-

1.5

1.2

ø4.4

Static side load

Mating durability

ø4.4

1.5

1.2

High power, dry heat

2

LEVEL
-40°C to +85°C, 20 cycles

Thermal cycles

max. 1.3CG

M2 x 5mm

15.3 ± 0.1

TOOLING FOR ASSEMBLING2
M2 x 5mm

PN: 1032053

ø4.5

1.2

DMI and Micro AVIM
mounting tool

15.3 ± 0.1

M2 x 5mm

15.3 ± 0.1

2

DMI and Micro AVIM® Adapter Clip
CuBe Nickel coated (Screw not included)
ø1.3

18

ø 2.2 / M2
7.3 ± 0.1

max. 1.3

PN: 1009209®

ø 2.2 / M2
7.3 ± 0.1

max. 1.3

ø1.3

AVIM® Family - Micro AVIM®

CONNECTOR TYPES AND DIMENSIONS
10.5

1.5

ø2.5

10.5

1.5

7.2
1.2

Zirconia/Ti gr 1
Ti6Al4V
0.33 grø4.4

Ferrule material:
External parts:
Mass:

ø4.4

Micro AVIM® - PC
Micro AVIM® - APC

ø2.5

Available types:

7.2
1.2

Micro AVIM connectors on 900 µm fiber, without boot®

8°

ADAPTER TYPES AND DIMENSIONS
Micro AVIM® mating adapters

1.2

ø4.5

13.9

Ti6Al4V
Zirconia
0.6 gr6.86

1.5

External parts:
Mating sleeve:
Mass:

17.2

3

Micro AVIM® mating adapters clip
Metal (Cu Be2; tinned solderable)
0.36 gr

15.3

1

4.4

External parts:
Mass:

20.73

ø 2.2

ORDER INFORMATION
Please refer to the part numbers provided in the separate P/N list.
For assemblies or other configurations, please contact your nearest local Diamond representative or fill in thecontact form available on the www.diamond-fo.com website.

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DIAMOND
Fiber Optic Equipment

Video Microscope Kit

INSPECTION EQUIPMENTDESCRIPTION
Contamination is the first reason for troubleshooting optical networks. Proactive inspection and cleaning of fiber connectors can prevent poor signal performance, damage to equipment, and network downtime. DIAMOND’s Video
Microscope Kit contains all necessary tools for proper inspection and cleaningof the connector’s front-faces to help ensure optimal connector performance.
The Video Microscope meets today’s requirements for safety, reliability andquality, and is the first handlheld easy-to-use field inspection tool and opticalpower measurement (OPM) into one solution.
The microscope also saves test results and generate certification reports as
document work quality, this will optimize the technicians efficiency so that they
can complete a right job already at the first time.
The Microscope offers an high resolution 3.5 inch color LCD video display,
integrated end-face illumination for inspection of 2.5 mm or 1.25 mm (PC andAPC) ferrules, for both, unmated connector, and in-adapter connectors with
the inspection probe.
The inspection probe can also be used as stand-alone device and be directly
connected via USB to laptops or PCs, without the need for an external power
supply.

Video Microscope with inspection probe

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
 Integrates fiber inspection and optical power measurement (OPM) into one
solution.
- OPM with multiple calibrated wavelengths from 780 to 1625 nm.
- Generates certification reports to prove that work quality meets industry
standards and customers specifications
 User can easily manage specific pass/fail acceptance criteria with dedicated		 profiles for each requirement.
 Onboard storage results. (up to 10'000 measurements).
 Connectable to a PC via mini-USB, to export data and manage acceptance		 criteria using FiberChekPRO software.
 Automatic fiber-image centering.
 Two USB ports to connect additional devices such as the inspection probe.
 Intuitive Smartphone-style user interface with touch screen.
 Rugged, weather-proof design.
 Inspection probe with:- FiberChekPRO™ software for analysis and reporting with laptops/PCs- Dual magnification (200X and 400X)- Adapters for checking unmated connectors as well as in-adapter connec			 tors
- Automatic image centering ensures the fiber always appears in the centerof the screen- Magnification toggle button allows easy switching in both live and analysis
views

AVAILABLE KITS
1) Complete inspection set, cleaning kit, inspection probe, hard case including
universal adapter 1.25mm and 2.5mm for free PC connectors, and SC, LC(PC) adapter tips for in-adapter inspection.
2) Inspection probe including SC, LC (PC) tips for in-adapter inspection,
universal 1.25mm + 2.5mm (PC) for free connector and soft padded pouch.

211) P/N 1081582

2) P/N 1801581

AVIM® Family - Inspection equipments

INSPECTION EQUIPMENT

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INSPECTION EQUIPMENT

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AVIM® Family - Inspection equipments

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AVIM® Family - Inspection equipments

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AVIM® Family - Inspection equipments

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AVIM® Family - Facilities

ACCREDITED LABORATORYFor opto-mechanical product tests, quality control and qualifications Diamond relies since 2002 upon an internal, fully independent, test laboratory qualified by the Swiss Accreditation Service SAS. The laboratory has a
STS 0333 accreditation for fiber-optic component testing as well as a SCS 0101 accreditation for the calibrationof fiber-optic measurement instruments according to ISO/IEC 17025 :2017.
The laboratory is equipped to perform a wide variety of tests both on the optical or mechanical product performance under different environmental conditions according to IEC, ISO, Telcordia, or MIL standard requirements.
Additional characterization procedures that have not yet been standardized are also possible, particularly in relation to the use of high-power lasers.
These testing services are also available to customers.

ISO 7 CLEANROOMFor particularly demanding markets such as the medical, the space, life sciences industry sectors, Diamond offersa dedicated controlled environment where to perform part of the product processing. In an ISO 7 cleanroom (class
10’000 according to FED STD 1209E) products can be cleaned, dried, inspected, and packaged before delivery.
Specific custom procedures may be implemented upon request.
Cleanroom main characteristics:
 Class: ISO 7 (norm DIN EN ISO 14644-1)
 Filters: 3 ULPA U15 filters
 ESD-compliant: Yes
 Surface: 40 m2

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AVIM® Family - Configurations

PRODUCTS ORDERING
Please use the following configurator for the assembled connectors. If you would like to connectorize a module,
please use the configuration of a pigtail with sida A only and do this for each connector you need on your module.
Please provide detailed module description with your request.
For ESCC 3420/001 products (Mini AVIM®), please use the ESCC product numbering for your request.
Examples:
AVIM®-02-PK-dA08PP-mA04PH-2000 Fiber Fujikura SM15-PS-U40A
Hybrid Patchcord PM L=2m, PEEK loose tube, 1x Midi AVIM® PM APC 8°, 1x Mini AVIM® PM-PS APC 4°.

FAMILY

FIBER

CABLE

AVIM™

FI

C

FIBER

FI

CABLE

C

CONNECTORCOSIDE A

SIDE B

CONNECTOR

POLISHING

FUNCTION

CONNECTOR

POLISHING

FUNCTION

CO

PP

FU

CO

PP

FU

01

Homologated SM fiber (separate list)

02

Homologated PM fiber (separate list)

03

Homologated MM fiber (separate list)

XX

VariousBA

No cable, bare fiber

PK

PEEK 1mm loose tube

EH

Elastomeric loose tube

C1

Cable loose tube 2.9mm (AVIM™ only)

C2

Cable loose tube 2.1mm (AVIM™ and Midi-

A1

Armored 2.9mm stainless cable (AVIM™ only)SS

Short section of loose tube (pigtails only,
specify length from ferrule and loose tube)

XX

Various

AA

AVIM®

dA

Midi AVIM®

mA

Mini AVIM®

uA

Micro AVIM®

FS

Ferrule 2.5x10.5mm ZrO2-Ti

FL

Ferrule 2.5x17.5mm ZrO2-Ti

CC

Commercial connector(E-2000®, FC narrow or wide key,...)

XX

No connector

POLISHINGPP

FUNCTIONFULENGTH

LLLL

00

LLLL

PC, contact 0° according to IEC 61300-3-47

08

APC, contact 8° according to IEC 61300-3-47

04

APC, contact 4° according to Diamond Standard for PS

0F

PC, flat polish 0° for non contact

8F

APC, flat polish 8° for non contact

XX

VariousPP

PM Active orientation on slow axis

PH

PM-PS Active orientation on slow axis, beam
expanded, collimated

SS

SM

PS

PS beam expanded, collimatedXX

Various0200-0499

Tolerance ±50mm, length minimum is 200mm

0500-0999

Tolerance ±100mm

1000-6000

Tolerance ±150mm

NOTE - By homologation we intend that the assemblies can be produced with a known process without further development.
- Please request an updated list of homologated fibers and cables

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LENGTHAVIM® Family - Part Number

PRODUCTS PART NUMBER
Mating-Adapters
DESCRIPTIONORDER NUMBER

Mini AVIM mating adapter square Flange CG

1058232

AVIM® mating adapter hex flange NS CG

1028003

AVIM® mating adapter square flange NS CG

1073322Micro AVIM mating adapter

10232451009209®

®

Micro AVIM® mating adapter clip

Hybrid Mating-Adapters
DESCRIPTIONORDER NUMBER

Mini AVIM - LSA/AVIM®

1064074®

Micro AVIM® - FC NS

1082140

Mini AVIM® - Micro AVIM®/DMI

1065927

LSA/AVIM® - FC wk (key 2.14 mm)

1018449

LSA/AVIM® - FC nk (key 2.00 mm)

1024895

LSA/AVIM® - ST™

1018448

LSA/AVIM® - SC SM APC

1018490

LSA/AVIM® - E-2000® SM APC

1018934

LSA/AVIM® - F-3000® (LC) SM APC

1018818

MAS Adapter System
DESCRIPTIONORDER NUMBER

MAS Mini AVIM Universal Flange

1059841

MAS adapter E-2000®

1023701

MAS adapter SC

1023681

MAS adapter LSA/AVIM®

1023676®

MAS adapter ST™

1018981

MAS adapter F-3000® (LC)1023682

MAS adapter FC wk (wide key 2.14 mm)

1023677

MAS adapter FC nk (narrow key 2.00 mm)

1023678

MAS FC wk Universal Flange

1022898

IMOD
DESCRIPTIONORDER NUMBER

IMOD Mini AVIM PC, stopper on ceramic CG

1080135

IMOD Mini AVIM® APC8, stopper on ceramic CG

1080823®

Tools
DESCRIPTIONORDER NUMBER

AVIM® 6mm torque wrench 0.3Nm for connector

1027834

AVIM 8mm torque wrench 1.5Nm for mating adapter

1027835

AVIM® 11mm torque wrench 1.0Nm for mating adapter coupling nut

1027836®

AVIM® mating adapter holding tool

1030366

Mini AVIM® torque wrench 0.3Nm

1060037

Mini AVIM® un-mounting tool

1060258

Micro AVIM /DMI mounting tool

1032053

Video Inspection microscope kit

1081582®

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