Mast Data Link
AssemblyThe transmission path carrying gigabit-class video and control between the moving mast head and the hull. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Mast Data Link parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 8 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fiber-Optic Link | 1× | Multi-gigabit fiber pair carrying all camera channels uncompressed down the mast. |
| 2 | Slip Ring / FORJ | 1× | Fiber-optic rotary joint and electrical slip ring passing data and power across the continuously rotating azimuth axis. |
| 3 | Hull Penetrator | 1× | Small certified cable gland through the pressure hull, replacing the half-meter optical bore of classical periscopes. |
| 4 | Cable Chain | 1× | Articulated carrier managing the service loop as the mast strokes up and down. |
| 5 | Connector | 4× | Mating plug-and-socket pair that joins two lengths of wiring or a cable to a board so a circuit can be assembled, serviced, and separated without soldering. |
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Bill of materials for Mast Data Link
5 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 8 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fiber-Optic Link | periscope-fiber-link | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Slip Ring / FORJ | periscope-slip-ring | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Hull Penetrator | periscope-hull-penetrator | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Cable Chain | periscope-cable-chain | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Connector | connector | 4× | 4 | · | part |
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Where the mast data link is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
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