Optronic Mast System

Optronic Mast System

Application:
Multi-spectral camera integrated into a submarine mast.

Background:
The customer has been using Harwin Connectors for many years, trusting the high-reliability connectors in the defense environment and their long-term availability.

The Challenge:
The new optronic system was an upgrade from a single HD camera to a 4k visible and short-wave infra-red camera with multiple sensors for all-light/all-weather conditions. The mast had to stay the same size, but the camera required more connections, so space was a major issue.

Harwin Solution:
Gecko-SL met the smaller size requirements, while still delivering the high-reliability performance expected for the environmental conditions.

 

Defence & Security UAV

Defence & Security UAV

Application:
Battery Power connection.

Background:
UAV platform with cameras and sensors for
surveillance and security applications: threat
detection, tracking ground assets, disaster
management, search and rescue, crowd
control. Operates up to 4,500 meters and
carries temperature and humidity
certification.

The Challenge:
Power required from the battery to a high
current payload application, needing
continuous 60A current through a
cable-to-board connection. Connection must
be high-reliability with solder cups on the
cable connector.

Harwin Solution:
The Kona 2-contact female cable connector
mated to the male PCB connector supplies
the high-reliability connection required, with
the 60A current-carrying capacity. The PCB
connector is on the battery side, making the
battery easy to disconnect and replace when
required.