Description
CML Optical Arc Detectors provide optical detection of arcs within waveguides or RF cavities. They are sensitive to a wide range of optical wavelengths in the visible and near infrared spectral region. They are normally supplied installed on an E-Plane or H-Plane waveguide bend as pictured here. The waveguide bend is equipped with a small below-cutoff aperture for viewing of regions where an arc may occur. An optional reverse power input is available. This input allows triggering on reflected power from the output of a diode detector installed on a reverse power monitoring directional coupler. The arc detector circuit assembly can also be supplied on a mounting plate for field replacement or for mounting on a viewport for vacuum waveguide applications. This circuit assembly is designated as Model 6280-00

Specifications

Specifications for Model 6280-00 are as follows:

Optical Detector: Phototransistor

Power Supply Voltage: 13 to 31 VDC

Input Current: 80 mA DC (with test light actuated)

Output Signal: Armed: 16 V minimum
Fired: 2 V maximum

Response Time: 1 microsecond, maximum

Connectors:
Power and Control: Burndy BT07A-10-6P
Reflected Power: SMA female

Note: Specifications as shown above are for nominal 28 VDC operation.