Both Premium-grade and lab-grade optical fiber assemblies are durable, high-quality patch cords that deliver uniform results with minimal signal variance. Patch cords act as both illumination and read fibers and connect easily to Ocean Insight spectrometers, light sources and sampling accessories. UV-Visible patch cords are high OH fibers that transmit efficiently from 300-1100 nm. Visible-NIR patch cords are low OH fibers that transmit most efficiently from 400-2100 nm. Since UV radiation <300 nm degrades signal transmission in standard silica fibers, resulting in solarization (increased light absorption in the UV that can invalidate measurements), solarization-resistant (SR) fiber assemblies use polyimide or aluminum buffers that mitigate the effects of UV degradation. For off-the-shelf Premium-grade “Q” Optical Fiber Assemblies, the standard jacketing is stainless steel silicone monocoil. For off-the-shelf the Laboratory-grade Optical Fiber Assemblies, the standard jacketing is zip tube blue PVDF.

• Visible-NIR transmission: low OH fibers transmit best from 400-2100 nm Jacketing options: stainless steel BX or silicone-coated steel monocoil with a Nomex braid
• Variety: assemblies available in different core diameters and lengths; custom options also available
• Convenient handling: precision SMA 905 connectors with extra-long knurled ferrules for easy manipulation
• Robust: great for lab, field and industrial use