The Camplex 4-Channel LC Single-Mode Fiber Tactical Snake comes in a reel of 328'. 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. What is the diameter of the cable?

A: 10mm

Q: 2. Why was it only 8 channels when I ordered it instead of 12 channels as advertised?

A: If you ordered a 12-channel snake, the model number would be MT-12-F-M-50. An 8-channel version would be MT-8-F-M-50.

Q: 3. Does the package include the GoPro mount the Chasing website says it does?

A: The CHASING GLADIUS MINI S Underwater Drone (328' Tether) supports a GoPro mount, but does not include one with the product.

Q: 4. Is this a new or refurbished product?

A: This is a brand new, unopened product. All products purchased at B&H are brand new in the original factory box including packaging, all factory included accessories and factory warranty, unless otherwise stated to be USED, Refurbished or Demo.

Q: 5. Is the head removable for easy installation?

A: The head is not removable.

Q: 6. Can this be used outside a dark bag?

A: You have to load the film into the tank in a dark bag or darkroom then you can develop it outside the bag.

Q: 7. Is the Jobo 1520 tank compatible with the lid of the 2520 tank (Jobo Inversion Lid for 1500 & 2500 System Tanks, #03046)?

A: Yes, the Jobo 1520 UniTank with 1501 Reel works with the Jobo Inversion Lid for 1500 & 2500 System Tanks, #03046.

Q: 8. Does the signal for cat 6 degrade after 300 feet? This is listed at 328, plus the length of the cat 6 to the reel, it will be 335 to 350 feet. Does this require a signal booster?

A: The entire cable length is 328 ft. And it does not need a booster for this length.

Q: 9. is the camera any good? what does it save the image capture on? how long can it shoot continuous 4K? an hour? 45 minutes?

A: The sensor is a 1/2.3 CMOS sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, so it should do relatively well in terms of picture quality especially when using the mounted lights on the rig. Images would be saved to an on board SD card that must be inserted into the unit. And the only recording limit seems to be how large your SD card is. So if you plan to record a longer dive, I would purchase the largest card possible, a 512GB which with 4k recording would give you roughly 16 hours of recording depending on the bit rate.

Q: 10. What distance can this be used to send remote audio from a PC output source to a recorder?

A: The Catapult Mini system can send a signal up to a maximum of 300’ without issue. However, due to the economical nature of ethernet cable these systems are susceptible to interference from the surrounding environment. Because of this how long it can actually run will vary by the location. This system works in correlation with the Radial Engineering Catapult Mini TX 4-Channel Cat 5 Audio Snake, BH #RAR8008028. You will need bot the transmitter and receiver.