Mantis Sub Fiber Optic Spool and Junction Box
Need a high-speed, long-distance, low-drag tether option for your Mantis Sub, ROV, drop-cam, or sensor package? Connect up to 4x underwater devices to the surface with one 3.5mm (0.137”) thin low-drag high-strength tether. This package is a completely self-contained and self-powered solution for connecting underwater equipment to the surface over very long distances. Rated to 500m (1600ft), this easy to use solution can operate continuously for over two days on one charge. It can even be used to power other underwater equipment via a 5-12V DC (10W) power port.
Price in USD.
Fiber Optic connections offer higher networking speeds over longer distances with thinner tethers that also have much lower drag and weight than copper Ethernet cables. The Fiber Optic solution developed by Mantis Sub provides up to 4x underwater Gigabit Ethernet connections up to 5km/3Mi distance and consists of three parts:
1) A surface spool with integrated battery, Fiber Optic Media converter, and Ethernet slip-ring.
2) An underwater junction box with integrated battery, Fiber Optic Media converter and wet-mate connectors for Ethernet and Power.
3) The Fiber Optic tether (not included). Our recommended tether is 3.5mm (0.137”) thin, neutrally buoyant, and has a tensile strength of 750 lbs.
The whole system is completely self-contained including battery power supply. That makes it very easy to use: Simply plug the Ethernet connector ends into your underwater and surface device and turn it on. No other cables or equipment is required!
Both the Surface Spool and Underwater Junction Box can operate continuously for over two days on one charge. The Underwater Junction Box can even be used to power other underwater equipment with an underwater power cord (5-12V DC, 10W). And with the optional sensor upgrade, the underwater junction box records depth, temperature and other environmental data that you can monitor live.
APPLICATIONS
Live-streaming from up to 500m depth.
Upgrade a copper-tethered ROV with Fiber Optic for higher speed and longer range.
Upgrade a standard drop-cam with Fiber Optic for greater depth and bandwidth.
Connect and power other remote sensing equipment.
Log and monitor live depth, temperature and other environmental data with the sensor upgrade.
FEATURES
Gigabit Ethernet connection up to 5km (3mi) distance.
Standard 500m depth rating (more on request).
Self-powered by integrated batteries.
Underwater power option 5V-12V DC, 10W.
Over 48 hours continuous operation on one charge.
USB-C charging.
CONNECTIONS
Surface Ethernet: 1x Gigabit Ethernet connection, RJ45.
Underwater Ethernet: Up to 4x Gigabit Ethernet connections, 8-Pin micro circular wet-mate.
Underwater Power: 1x 5-12V DC, 10W, 2-Pin micro-circular wet-mate.
Fiber Optic: 1x FC single mode, rated to 1000psi / 69 bar.
OPTIONS
Connection upgrade: Add up to 3x additional Ethernet ports (4x total).
WiFi upgrade: Add integrated surface WiFi.
Fiber upgrade: 300m to 5000m tether.
Sensor upgrade: Add depth+temperature sensor and data logger with integrated Web App for live monitoring.
INCLUDED
1x Surface Spool (includes battery, FO media converter, slip-ring, 1x Ethernet).
1x Surface Spool Slip-Ring to Ethernet cable.
1x Underwater Junction Box (includes battery, FO media converter, 1x Wet-mate Ethernet, 1x Wet-Mate Power).
1x Vacuum pump with accessories.
2x USB-C wall chargers.
NOT INCLUDED
Mantis Sub camera housing
Insta360 Pro Camera
FO Tether
Watch the equipment in use:
SUPPORT
Head to the Support page to find software and 3D-printable designs to help you get the most out of your Mantis Sub housing.
Additional Resources
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