ARES (Amphenol Reel Enhanced System)

Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) offers the rugged, deployable ARES
(Amphenol Reel Enhanced System) reel for tactical fiber optic network applications.
The unit is made with reinforced glass nylon providing a rust-resistant, lightweight and durable reel for storing anddeploying fiber optic cable assemblies. Integrated slots on the reel allow them to be stacked together for storage
and transit. The ARES reel also has separate payout and storage areas allowing the operator to deploy cableneeded rather than the entire stored length.
AFSI’s ARES reel comes in a variety of sizes to support multiple cable lengths and types. In addition, cleaning kits
can be specified to support all popular harsh environment connectors including AFSI’s TFOCA, TFOCA-II®, TFOCAIII®, TACBeam® and Pierside. Finally, AFSI offers a suite of transit cases and backpacks as optional accessories.

Features & Benefits :Applications :•Meets A336463 CECOM reel drawing requirements•US Army and Marine Corps Tactical Deployments•Flanges and drum are molded in one piece•Deployable Broadcast Networks•Greater impact resistance•

Mobile Tactical Shelter Systems•

Will outperform MARS reels on drop tests•

Disaster Recovery•

No damage to AFSI ARES reels, minor cracks toMARS reel•Can be dropped higher and withstand coldertemperatures•

Can be stacked onto OCC MARS reel•Can be stacked on original ARES reels•

Professional look tool kit can be included•

Multiple take-up flanges(divider on drum and crown)

Amphenol Fiber Systems International, Inc. | 1300 Central Expressway N, Suite 100 Allen, TX 75013
Phone: (214) 547-2400 | Email: sales@fibersystems.com | Website: amphenol-fsi.com
Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI), a division of Amphenol Military & Aerospace Operations (AMAO), is the largest manufacturer of harsh environmentfiber optic cable assemblies & connectors in the world. Visit AMAO at amphenolmao.com.

Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) :Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) designs,manufactures, markets and supports reliable andinnovative fiber optic interconnect solutions thatwithstand the harsh environments of military, oil & gas,
mining and broadcast applications. After more than adecade in business, AFSI continues to uphold its positionas a global leader in fiber optic interconnect components
and systems such as termini, M28876, MIL-ST, TFOCAand the TFOCA-II® connector, which AFSI developed andpatented.

Specifications :•Stackable with OCC MARS reel•Drop test : loaded reel dropped 42' onto fir wood
platform @ -30°C (all angles), we tested to -60°C•Storage temperature -57°C to 85°C (48 hours each)•Temperature shock -55°C to +85°C 10 cycles TIA/
EIA-455-74 Sch C, 0.5 dB max IL pre, 0.5 dB max CIT
during and after•

Temperature cycling - MIL-STD-1678-3,
measurement 4030. -55°C to +85°C 5 cycles•Stack height : 5' without deforming (or falling over)•Fluid immersion : EIA/TIA-455-12•

Vibration•Handle : foldable, non metallic – minimum 300 full
360° turns without cracking or failure

How to Order :To order or to obtain a price quote on our AFSI Fiber
Optic Reels, call toll free (US only) at 800.472.4225,
international calls please use 1-214-547-2400 ore-mail sales@fibersystems.com.

AFSI has delivered millions of fiber optic connectors inmore than 34 countries. Whenever there is a need forsuperior, cost-effective fiber optic systems and productsthat will stand up to demanding operating environments,
you can rely on AFSI for engineering know-how, top-quality
products and expert technical support.
Visit www.amphenol-fsi.com for more information.

Amphenol Fiber Systems International, Inc. | 1300 Central Expressway N, Suite 100 Allen, TX 75013
Phone: (214) 547-2400 | Email: sales@fibersystems.com | Website: amphenol-fsi.com
Amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI), a division of Amphenol Military & Aerospace Operations (AMAO), is the largest manufacturer of harsh environmentfiber optic cable assemblies & connectors in the world. Visit AMAO at amphenolmao.com.