Tight Buffer Distribution Fiber Optic Cables Simplex/Duplex
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Applications
This cable is mainly used for interconnecting cable for jumpers, patch cords or pigtails.
Construction
Simplex
Simplex cable consists of single tight buffered fi ber with aramid yarns as tensile strength members with
jacket of either Flame Retardant PVC or LSZH compound. The cable is unconnectorized.
Duplex Flat
Duplex Flat Cable consists of two simplex units. Two simplex cords are placed side by side and jacketed
with either Flame Retardant PVC or LSZH compound. The cable is unconnectorized.
Duplex Round
Duplex Round Cable consists of two single fi bers, each with a color-coded PVC tight buffer. They are
reinforced with aramid yarn to provide physical and tensile strength. The fi bers are jacketed with either
Flame Retardant PVC or LSZH compound. The cable is unconnectorized.
Duplex Zip
Duplex Zipcord Cable consists of two single fi bers, each with a color-coded PVC tight buffer. They
are reinforced with aramid yarn to provide physical and tensile strength. The fi bers have either Flame
Retardant PVC or LSZH compound jackets connected by a web to form a zipcord construction.
The cable is unconnectorized.
Physical Properties
| FIber | type | Nominal Weight (kg/km) |
Nominal Weight (lb/kft) |
Nominal Outer Diameter (mm) |
Nominal Outer Diameter (in) |
Maximum Pulling Load Installation (N/lb) |
Maximum Pulling Load In Service (N/lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simplex 2.0mm | 7.6 | 5.1 | 2 | 0.079 | 490/110 | 290/65 |
| 1 | Simplex 2.5mm | 7.8 | 5.23 | 2.5 | 0.098 | 490/110 | 290/65 |
| 1 | Simplex 2.8mm | 8 | 5.37 | 2.8 | 0.11 | 490/110 | 290/65 |
| 1 | Simplex 3.0 mm | 8.2 | 5.5 | 3 | 0.118 | 490/110 | 290/65 |
| 2 | Duplex Flat | 28 | 18.79 | 4.0×6.8 | 0.157×0.267 | 980/220 | 580/130 |
| 2 | Duplex Round | 18.4 | 12.35 | 4.2 | 0.165 | 980/220 | 580/130 |
| 2 | Duplex Zip | 15 | 10.07 | 2.4×4.8 | 0.094×0.188 | 980/220 | 580/130 |
Mechanical Properties
Minimum Bending Radius: Maximum Compressive Load:2000N
Under installation: 20×OD Repeated Impact: 2.9 N.m (J) 3×2 impacts
During operation: 10×OD Twist (Torsion): 180×10 times, 125×OD
Temperature Range: Cyclic Flexing: 25 cycles for armoured cables.;
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C(-40°C) to +70°C(+158°C) 100 cycles for unarmoured cables.
Storage Temperature Range: -50°C(-58°C) to +70°C(+158°C) Crush Resistance: 875N/cm (500lb/in)
Fiber Compliance
Temperature Cycling IEC60794-1-2-F2 Repeated Bending IEC60794-1-2-E6
Tensile Strength IEC60794-1-2-E1A Torsion IEC60794-1-2-E7
Crush IEC60794-1-2-E3 Kink IEC60794-1-2-E10
Impact IEC60794-1-2-E4 Cable Bend IEC60794-1-2-E11
Cool Bend IEC60794-1-2-E11
Fiber Compliance
General Purpose Grade Flammability Test: OFN (UL1581)
Riser Grade Flammability Test: OFNR/FT4 (UL1666)
Plenum Grade Flammability Test: OFNP/FT6 (UL 910)
FRPVC Grade Flammability Test: IEC60332-1
LSZH Grade Halogen Content Test: IEC 60754-1
Acidity Test: IEC 60754; Smoke Emission Test: IEC61034-1/2
LSFROH Grade Halogen Content Test: IEC 60754-1
Acidity Test: IEC 60754; Smoke Emission Test: IEC61034-1/2
Flammability Test: IEC60332-1 & IEC 60332-3C/A
FR Grade Fire Resistance Test: IEC 60331 / BS 6387 CWZ
Standard Compliance
GR409-CORE TIA/EIA 568B.3 ICEA-S-83-596
Features
• Suitable for indoor use, such as routing connections in patching systems
• Short "patch cord" cables ideal for links between electronic equipment and fi ber panels
• Compatible with wide variety of fi ber optic connectors
• High quality tight-buffer coating on fi ber for environmental and mechanical protection
• Customized jacket colors available for matching connectors.
• Private labeling on the cable outer jacket is also available.