OCC’s line of tactical fiber optic cables for deployable applications has always provided the most rugged and flexible method to deploy fiber over harsh terrain where a typical fixed cable installation is not possible. The polyurethane jacket on our deployable cables provides resistance to crush, impact, tear, and abrasion, and the cables provide excellent tensile strength. And because of their superior flexibility, deployable cables lie flat on the ground, retaining less reel memory when being deployed. Deployable composite copper/fiber cables provide an added level of versatility because they allow the user to supply low voltage power to devices that are connected by fiber.

OCC supplies composite deployable cables in standard configurations with up to 4 copper conductors, 18 to 12 gauge, which makes them ideal to pair with harsh environment connectivity solutions that offer copper and fiber connection. MHC-II connectors offer up to 8 copper and fiber connections while F-Link connectors can allow up to 33 copper and fiber connections. Customers in various markets are currently purchasing deployable composite cables and assemblies and using them in a number of applications.  Some of these applications include:

• A construction company in New York uses F-Link deployable composite cable assemblies with six single mode fibers and F-Link connector two 12-gauge copper conductors to operate and power WiFi hotspots on its job sites. These cables allow the company to locate hotspots in areas where Power-over-Ethernet would be limited by distance. The cables are deployed temporarily on job sites and moved as the project progresses.

• Oil and gas drillers use composite cables and assemblies to monitor and control production of rigs in the field. Fiber handles the data communications, and the copper conductors power up low-voltage control equipment. Deployable cables are preferred because they are rugged and will withstand the extreme conditions present on a typical drilling rig.

• IP-based security camera systems use composite cables paired with MHC-II mini-hermaphroditic connectors to deliver a better solution than Power-over-Ethernet. Fiber handles the video signal, and copper conductors allow for control of pan/tilt/zoom motors and other low-voltage power requirements of the camera. The MHC-II connector paired with deployable composite cable provides a compact copper/fiber solution allowing for one connection to the enclosure at the camera site.

• OCC’s composite cable is deployed around a racetrack providing power and optical connectivity to cameras that are strategically placed around the track. The cameras provide video back to the control truck where the signal is conditioned and uplinked for worldwide broadcast. The entire broadcast system is usually deployed in less than 36 hours and retrieved in less than 24 hours where it is immediately transported to the next race venue.

OCC is ready to assist you in identifying the right deployable composite solution for your specific applications. Please contact your Sales Rep for assistance any time.