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  • June 19, 2009: BIRNS's Quality Management System is reviewed by Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc., and is certified to conform to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008. This certification applies to BIRNS's design and manufacture of Underwater, In-Air and Emergency Lighting Systems and Electro-opto-mechanical Connectors, Penetrators and Cable Assemblies for Nuclear, Deep Submergence/Marine and Diving Decompression Use.

  • May 4, 2009: BIRNS develops its BIRNS Millennium 3F miniaturized fiber-optic underwater connector. Only Ø19mm (Ø.75") diameter, available in single-mode or multi-mode versions with <0.3dB typical contact loss-- depth ratings to 6Kmsw (20,000 FSW). Testing IAW ANSI/TIA/EIA-455; all optical technicans are ETA-I certified. (Contact us for details.) Note: in the photo a dime (Ø18mm, Ø.7") shows scale.

  • April 28, 2009: BIRNS upgrades its popular BIRNS Aquila camera/hat light, reducing its length by 19%, reducing weight, increasing heat dissipation and facilitating easier relamping. Model 5748 BIRNS Aquila (upgraded) permanently supercedes Model 5747 BIRNS Aquila. (Contact us for details.)

  • March 3, 2009: BIRNS presented a technical paper at the Underwater Intervention 2009 Exhibition and Conference in New Orleans LA, on the development of a quick-disconnect 3-conductor 3,600-VAC EOM (electro-opto-mechanical) tether with 3 single-mode fibers, capable to pull 30,000 pounds straight and 10,000 pounds side load. (Contact us for a copy.)

  • January 27, 2009: ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) witnessed a new, upgraded qualification test of BIRNS NPT penetrators (those beginning with P13N, P19N, and P25N) to 1,700 PSI. (Previous qualification test was 1,500 PSI.) Thus, BIRNS penetrators may now be used with working pressures of up to 680 PSI. (Qualification test pressures are 250% of maximum working pressure; "production" test pressures are 150% of maximum working pressure.) ABS reviewed and approved the BIRNS test procedure as conforming to its requirements.

  • November 5, 2008: BIRNS upgrades the Model 7701 Blackbirn I Magnetic Particle Inspection system-- which permits a single diver to detect oil leaks, cracks and weld defects in underwater steel structures. Results can be recorded on magnetic or digital media.

  • June 23, 2008: BIRNS develops and ships to Phoenix International first quick-disconnect high-voltage EOM (Electro-Opto-Mechanical) cable termination, with 3 single-mode fibers, 3 x 3.6Kv copper power lines, and 36,000 lb (16,400 Kg) mechanical strength member. Side-load capability tested to 7,000 lbs (3200 Kg).

  • October 12, 2007: BIRNS develops rugged ROV-mounted Model 7715 BIRNS Blackbirn II UV light and ballast.

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