Built for Extremes Rosenberger OSI Enhances the Reliability of SYT Technologies’ Optronic Systems

Heavy Duty 600 for optimized fiber connectivity, engineered to withstand the harshest environments and ensure simplified field maintenance.

Rosenberger Optical Solutions & Infrastructure (Rosenberger OSI), a European manufacturer of innovative fiber-optic cabling infrastructures, announces the successful deployment of its Heavy Duty 600 technology within the optronic systems of SYT Technologies, a specialist in the design and manufacturing of high-performance long-range optronic and reconnaissance systems. This solution provides robust and long-lasting connectivity, ideally suited for the extreme operating conditions faced by long-range surveillance and anti-drone equipment.

“Thanks to Heavy Duty 600 technology, we can guarantee reliable performance and operational continuity even in the most severe environments. Our consultative approach and technical expertise enable us to deliver concrete solutions to the critical needs of our partners,” says Bruno Demouron, Director of Rosenberger OSI France.

A solution tailored for harsh environments

“The optronic systems developed by SYT Technologies are deployed in demanding outdoor environments, exposed to dust, humidity, and temperature variations, where connection cleanliness cannot be ensured through standard methods,” explains Laurent Hartanerot, Embedded Software Engineer. Rosenberger OSI provided fiber-optic connectivity capable of delivering stable performance and high availability without the need for heavy maintenance in the field.

The Heavy Duty 600 solution, including reinforced receptacles and fiber-optic cables, ensures reliable connections between the optronic turrets and the control infrastructure. The connector, supporting up to six independent fibers, allows each fiber to be dedicated to separate data streams (security, video, control, QoS), guaranteeing complete network isolation.

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Objectives achieved: durability, simplicity, and operational continuity

The adoption of Heavy Duty 600 technology meets several technical requirements:

• Easy deployment, reducing operational complexity in the field
• Extreme resistance (IP67/68), even during outdoor disconnection/reconnection
• Optical stability without complex on-site cleaning
• Simple, rapid handling, compatible with gloves and requiring no special tools
• Reduced contamination risks that could lead to critical failures
• Optimized operational readiness thanks to simplified maintenance

“Heavy Duty solutions are designed for demanding environments. Every project we support benefits from our expertise in reliability and operational continuity,” adds Bruno Demouron.

A rigorous integration process

Deploying the solution required close collaboration with SYT Technologies’ Engineering Department to integrate the new Heavy Duty receptacles into the optronic turrets while preserving the system’s mechanical integrity and sealing. The main objective was to prevent any intrusion that could compromise the optical sensors and the operational continuity of these critical systems.

Despite constraints related to weight, volume, and mechanical integration, all qualification tests were successful, confirming the robustness and performance of the solution.

Results: enhanced reliability and simplified field operations

Testing demonstrated:

• Improved overall system reliability
• Increased resilience to environmental factors
•  Simplified assembly and disassembly operations in the field
• Reduced operator stress during tactical deployments

“All qualification tests were positive and conclusive; the overall reliability of the system is now assured,” concludes Laurent Hartanerot.

Outlook: a new standard for sensitive projects

The Heavy Duty 600 technology is becoming a standard for SYT Technologies’ sensitive projects, ensuring long-term reliability and performance for current and future optronic systems.