The Camplex 4-Channel ST Single-Mode Fiber Tactical Snake comes in a reel of 1500'. It is a ruggedized multichannel fiber optic cable designed for multiple field production deployments in outside broadcast, rental houses, and more. It is a highly flexible, tight-buffered tactical cable with internal aramid strength members for crush resistance in high-traffic areas (if handled properly), and a polyurethane outer sheath designed to withstand crushing by both military tanks and outside broadcast vehicles. All assemblies are multi-stage machine-polished and tested for <0.55 dB RL, with test results for each channel supplied with each cable.

The tactical fiber snake comes in a Schill fiber optic cable reel with connector protection cavity and a hinged latching door. The Schill reel has been carefully selected to ensure proper support and critical bend radius required by fiber optic cables.

Built with OCC multichannel tactical cable and heavy-duty connectors with dust caps

Individual channels ruggedized with Techflex protection and 36" fanout

Compact, round cable design for ease of transportation and deployment

Designed for use in adverse environments where reduced size and weight are important

Helically stranded cable core for flexibility, deployment survivability, and mechanical protection for the optical fibers

Cable has been tested and is suitable for use in military data communications applications

Can be used outdoors for temporary deployment directly on the ground in all terrains, including severe environments

Suitable for outside broadcast, industrial, mining, and petrochemical environments (chemical-resistant)

Crush-resistant and resilient with a thick layer of aramid strength members

Polyurethane jacketed for abrasion, cut, and chemical resistance

Meets MIL-PRF-85045 specifications

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are the CAT5 cables shielded, for compatibility with phantom power?

A: The Whirlwind 4-Channel Fan-to-Fan Ethercon Cat 5e Snake Cable (250') would support POE power. However this is not a shielded cable.

Q: 2. Can this product be used with Cat7 ethernet cable and would there be any benefit in doing so?

A: Yes, a Cat7 cable is backwards compatible with Cat5 and Cat6 systems. You can use a Cat7 cable with this product, however there will be no added benefit.

Q: 3. What are the dimensions of the Medusa Mini Series 6 Channel stage box itself?

A: Height: 2.5 Width: 2 Length: 8.375 Entry Hole Size: 0.813

Q: 4. Is this an active or passive device?

A: This is passive.

Q: 5. What does the back side look like? Any easy way to mount against a wall or underside of a table?

A: There is not a built in way to mount the stage box, but, the back plate is attached by 4 screws which can be removed and you can drill through the back plate to install on a wall or desk. Or, you can use a strip of heavy duty hook and loop tape (velcro) to secure it to a surface.

Q: 6. Is this a shielded CAT5e snake or unshielded?

A: This is a braided shield.

Q: 7. Would CAT6A work with this?

A: The Radial Engineering Catapult Mini TX 4-Channel Cat 5 Audio Snake (BH # RAR8008028) will work with Cat 6a Ethernet cabling.

Q: 8. What are the length of the fanouts?

A: The manufacturer has not provided a measurement for the length of the Sescom 4-Channel XLR Male to Female Audio Snake fanouts.

Q: 9. Is this cable shielded? Use with digital mixing consoles typically requires that- I don't think this is shielded as it is pretty clear about the jacketing... but it's wayyy cheaper than Whirlwind so I'd love to be able to use it!

A: The FLEXYGY FLEX4 Rugged 4-Channel Cat5E Snake Cable (250') is unshielded.

Q: 10. Is the length the length of the core or does it include the fanout ends?

A: The length specification for the Sescom 8-Channel XLR Male to XLR Female Audio Snake Cable (10'), BH # SE8XM8XF10, is an inclusive end -to-end measurement.