NEOPTIX FIBER OPTIC SENSORS INC. INTRODUCES A DIELECTRIC AND OIL RESISTANT OPTICAL CONNECTOR FOR USE INSIDE OIL FILLED AND DRY TYPE TRANSFORMERS

Quebec City, CANADA (March 20, 2007) – Neoptix Fiber Optic Sensors, a company specialized in fiber optic temperature sensors for cast and oil-filled power transformers, introduces a dielectric connector that is compatible with a broad range of chemicals and that can be used under high electrical fields.

The Neoptix dielectric connector is entented for permanent installations inside oil-filled or dry-type transformers with complete compatibility to high-energy fields such as encountered in transformer windings. The connector is also resistant to vapor phase and heat-run tests.

Completely made out of dielectric material, this connector is primarily intended for use inside experimental transformers or for in-field repairs of broken fiber optic temperature sensor cables. This connector has no moving parts and no epoxy or adhesive is necessary to hold it latched. Its rugged construction makes it resistant to shunt and vibrations normally present in large transformers.

« The dielectric connector is an ideal solution for our fellows at manufacturing plants to repair optical temperature probes that have been accidentally broken during manufacturing procedures » said Mr. Jean-Noel Berube V-P Technology at Neoptix. « While it is not as good as having a direct connection to tank wall optical feedthroughs, the dielectric connector is a convenient solution to a specific problem » added Mr. Berube.

This new type of connector, as with standard optical connectors, allows multiple connections and disconnections. It can be assembled using standard ST-type connector polishing procedures.

The dielectric connector is available immediately as an option for our T2 model of fiber optic temperature probe and for our optical patchcord for oil filled transformer. The connector is offered at 65USD.

About Neoptix:

Neoptix designs manufactures and commercializes a complete range of optical sensors, signal conditioners and accessories for temperature monitoring in electromagnetic and harsh environments. For more information about Neoptix products, visit the company’s web site at www.neoptix.com  or call 1-418-687-2500.

Press Contact:   Mr. Jeff Meilleur
jfmeilleur@neoptix.com
1-418-687-2500

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