A bond device for fiber optic cables allows for an electrical bond to be made between the cables without the need to first strip away the outer poly covering on each cable. Due to the invention, the cross-talk problem can be improved. A memory of a second remote may also store the same data as the remote memory such that if either the first remote or the base device fails, data in the memory of the second remote is loaded into a memory of a replacement device. Damping in the form of elastomeric materials, piston seal friction, and fluid flow through an orifice may be added as required.