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damage to fiber optic networks cannot always be avoided - but operators can reduce the amount of downtime needed on a network and get back to normal much more quickly .
Such capability stems from a new breakthrough from HUBER + SUHNER and Ampcontrol . The two have combined their expertise to create a speedy and innovative solution , H3RO , to ensure fiber optic networks in mines can be rapidly installed , maintained and repaired .
The experience of HUBER + SUHNER in providing essential solutions for communication in challenging conditions has been leveraged alongside Ampcontrol ’ s renowned expertise in integrated electronic equipment and power solutions for mines to create H3RO — Harsh Environment Reticulated Optics . This provides a toolbox-like fix via standardised components , allowing fiber optic networks to be deployed quickly .
H3RO is a pre-terminated modular fibre optic system which removes the requirement for specialised labour and simplifies installation with plug and play modular elements that
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