The Hermesys ChimeraX™ Amphibious Fiber Optic Cable is a 96-fiber singlemode cable purpose-built for ultra-long-distance, termination-free installations on land and underwater. Its heavy-duty Godzilla-Armor construction is designed to withstand demanding installation methods such as horizontal directional drilling and direct underwater deployment, allowing single drum lengths of up to 20 km.
Key Features and Benefits
- 96-fiber singlemode capacity housed in FIMT (fiber-in-metal-tube) sub-units for strong resistance to moisture and hydrogen ingress, ideal for underwater and buried routes
- Godzilla-Armor steel wire armouring with water blocking tape gives strong mechanical protection against crushing, abrasion, and water ingress in the harshest installation environments
- Ultimate tensile strength up to 40 kN supports long-distance horizontal directional drilling and deep water pulls without exceeding cable limits
- LSOH outer sheath limits toxic smoke and halogen gas release in the event of fire
- Rated for use in both air and seawater, with a lightweight in-seawater weight easing underwater handling and installation
- Long single drum length of up to 20 km reduces the number of splices needed on ultra-long routes
- Excellent water penetration resistance, tested to leak no more than 200m under 2 MPa pressure over 336 hours, protecting the fiber core even if the sheath is breached
- Wide operating range from -20°C to +50°C supports deployment across diverse climates and installation seasons
Typical Applications
- Underwater and River Crossings
- Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Installations
- Ultra-Long-Distance Land Routes Without Mid-Span Termination
Reference Standard
- IEC 60332-1
- IEC 60331-25
- IEC 60793-1-1 / IEC 60793-1-2
- IEC 60793-2-50
- IEC 60794-1-1
- IEC 60794-1-2
- IEC 60794-1-21 / -22 / -23
- IEC 60794-3
- IEC 60794-3-30
- ITU-T G.652 / G.971 / G.972 / G.976
- EIA/TIA 598
