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Fiber Optic Cable
FOR VOICE AND DATA TRANSMISSION
®
TIA 568 C.3
Fiber Optic
Cable Products
This catalog contains in-depth
information on the General Cable
line of fiber optic cable for voice,
video and data transmission.
The product and technical
sections feature the latest
information on fiber optic cable
products, from applications and
construction to detailed technical
and specific data.
Our products are readily
available through our network of
authorized stocking distributors
and distribution centers.
We are dedicated to customer
service and satisfaction – so call
our team of professionally trained
sales personnel to meet your
application needs.
Fiber Optic Cable
for the 21st Century
All information in this catalog is presented solely
as a guide to product selection and is believed
to be reliable. All printing errors are subject to
correction in subsequent releases of this catalog.
Although General Cable has taken precautions to
ensure the accuracy of the product specifications
at the time of publication, the specifications of all
products contained herein are subject to change
without notice.
GENERAL CABLE, CAROL BRAND, COMBAT
SERIES, GENASSURANCE, GENSPEED BRAND,
HYDROGUARD, NEXTGEN and 17 FREE are
trademarks of General Cable Technologies
Corporation.
BLOLITE is a registered trademark of Brand-Rex
Limited and is used under license.
TFOCA-II is a registered trademark of Fiber
Systems International.
© 2015. General Cable Technologies Corporation.
Highland Heights, KY 41076
All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
Delivering Solutions
THAT KEEP YOU CONNECTED
QUALITY
General Cable is committed to developing, producing,
and marketing products that exceed performance,
quality, value and safety requirements of our
customers. General Cable’s goal and objectives
reflect this commitment, whether it’s through our
focus on customer service, continuous improvement
and manufacturing excellence demonstrated by our
TL9000-registered business management system,
the independent third-party certification of our
products, or the development of new and innovative
products. Our aim is to deliver superior performance
from all of General Cable’s processes and to strive for
world-class quality throughout our operations.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
GENERALCABLE.COM
General Cable is dedicated to customer service
and satisfaction. Call our team of professionally
trained sales associates at
800-424-5666
with any questions to meet your application needs,
or visit our website at www.generalcable.com.
What's New?
NEXTGEN® 17 FREE®
General Cable offers halogen-free NextGen® Brand ETL-Listed Riser (CMR)
cable. By removing halogens, the cable has reduced toxicity, resulting in a truly
“green” cable that is less toxic and more environmentally friendly. Look for this
product on page 23 in the catalog and visit us online at www.generalcable.com
for a complete line of products to meet your green cabling needs.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Membership
General Cable has accelerated its environmental commitment, addressing its
green alternative approach by identifying greener opportunities and promoting
green cabling solutions wherever feasible. This includes promoting our existing
green products, partnering with key customers in their green endeavors,
identifying and providing resources for green product gaps, and participating as
members in collaborative ventures such as the Green Suppliers Network (GSN)
and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
General Cable has added Blown Optical Fiber Bundles to its product portfolio.
Blown Optical Fiber Bundles are engineered for long, straight cable pathways.
This is the perfect complement to our Blolite® Blown Optical Fiber Solution, which
excels in premise enterprise applications containing many difficult turns and bends.
In support of this exciting new product, General Cable has also introduced a
revolutionary new installation machine capable of blowing both Blolite Blown
Fiber or NextGen® blowable fiber bundles. This unique piece of equipment gives
the installer the ability to use the blown optical fiber product best suited to the
application.
NEXTGEN® BRAND BLOWABLE FIBER BUNDLES
& INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT
POWERFUL PRESENCE · PRODUCTS
PERFORMANCE · PEOPLE
General Cable has been a wire and cable innovator for over
170 years, always dedicated to connecting and powering people’s
lives. Today, with approximately 14,000 employees and approaching
$6 billion in revenues, we are one of the largest wire and cable
manufacturers in the world.
Our company serves customers through a network of 38
manufacturing facilities in our core markets and has worldwide
sales representation and distribution. We are dedicated to the
production of high-quality aluminum, copper and fiber optic wire
and cable and systems solutions for the energy, construction,
industrial, specialty and communications sectors. With a vast
portfolio of products to meet thousands of diverse application
requirements, we continue to invest in research and development
in order to maintain and extend our technology leadership by
developing new materials, designing new products, and creating
new solutions to meet tomorrow’s market challenges.
In addition to our strong brand recognition and strengths in
technology and manufacturing, General Cable is also competitive
in such areas as distribution and logistics, marketing, sales and
customer service. This combination enables us to better serve our
customers globally and as they expand into new geographic markets.
General Cable offers our customers all the
strengths and value of a large company, but our
people give us the agility and responsiveness of
a small one. We service you globally and locally.
Visit our Website at
www.generalcable.com
One Company
Connecting
The World
General Cable believes corporate social responsibility (CSR) is about creating shared value.
That means keeping a dual focus in our business decisions: what is good for us as a company
and what contributes to the greater good of the communities in which we live and work.
Corporate Social Responsibility
CREATING SHARED VALUE
+1.859.572.8000
info@generalcable.com
Visit www.GeneralCableCSR.com
to learn more.
A commitment to achieving industry-leading standards
and responding proactively to environmental global issues.
SAFETY
Working safer by working together
General Cable has one worldwide safety vision and goal –
ZERO & BEYOND
. We measure safety
performance globally, share best practices and implement sound health and safety management
systems. Many of our facilities worldwide are OHSAS 18001 (safety management system) certified.
All North American facilities have implemented an equivalent health and safety management system.
General Cable was a pioneer in obtaining the OHSAS 18001 Certificate for Occupational Health and
Safety Management Systems in Europe and North Africa.
SUSTAINABILITY
Responsible practices in daily operations
As a global leader in the wire and cable industry, General Cable recognizes its role and responsibility
in promoting sustainability. Our strongest business value is continuous improvement in all areas of
our company. Across our many businesses, the quest to introduce new and better products through
continuous improvement in environmental designs reflects our commitment to achieving industry-leading
standards and responding proactively to global environmental issues. General Cable was the first cable
manufacturer to obtain certification for its environmental management system, in accordance with the
ISO 14001 and EMAS Standards.
CITIZENSHIP
A commitment to being good citizens
Being responsible citizens in our communities is of the utmost importance to us. Unequivocal honesty,
integrity, forthrightness and fair dealing have long been part of General Cable’s core values and are
expected globally in all of our business relationships with our customers, employees, suppliers, neighbors
and competitors. Our company leaders and employees strive to make a difference throughout a host of
volunteer activities and financial support, improving the communities in which we live and work.
INNOVATION
Technologies that power and connect the world
General Cable is delivering innovation that matters. We are focusing on R&D expertise
and investing in developing wire and cable solutions that meet the challenges confronting
our customers and the world. In working together and using all the ingenuity and
creativity we have, we will reach the goal of being the preeminent supplier of
wire and cabling solutions in the industry, with both green constructions
and designs for the ever-growing renewable energy market.
Fiber Optic
Table of Contents
SECTION PAGES
1 Fiber Specification and Selection 1-3
• General Cable Plus Corning® Optical Fiber ........................... .......................1-2
• Fiber Specification and Selection .................................... .........................3
2 Fiber Optic Ordering Information 4-5
• Fiber Optic Ordering Information .................................... .........................4
• Fiber Optic Part Number System .................................... .........................5
3 NextGen® Brand Outside Plant Cables 6-21
• Central Tube Single Jacket Armored Cable ...........................UNFS ....................7
• Loose Tube Single Jacket Cable .....................................M1ADWB ................8
• Loose Tube Dual Jacket Cable ......................................H1ADWB ................9
• Loose Tube Single Jacket Armored Cable ............................M1FDWB ...............10
• Loose Tube Dual Jacket Armored Cable ..............................H1FDWB ...............11
• Loose Tube Single Jacket Self-Supporting (Figure-8) Cable .............M1YDWB ...............12
• Loose Tube Single Jacket Armored Self-Supporting (Figure-8) Cable ....M1NDWB ..............13
• Loose Tube Dual Jacket Dual Armored Cable .........................H1SDWB ...............14
• Loose Tube Triple Jacket Dual Armored Cable ........................E1SDWB ...............15
• Loose Tube Single Jacket Ribbon Cable ..............................R1ADWB ...............16
• Compact Central Loose Tube Drop Cable.............................UNFC ...................17
• Toneable Flat Drop Cable...........................................U1A.TF ..................18
• All-Dielectric Flat Drop Cable .......................................U1A ....................19
• Mini (Figure-8) Drop Cable..........................................U2A ....................20
• Fiber Optic Cable in Conduit ........................................FC ......................21
4 NextGen® Brand Indoor Cables 22-30
• Tight Buffer Distribution Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) Cable.......PNZ/P1Z ................23
• Tight Buffer Distribution Riser Cable.................................PNR/P1R ...............24
• Tight Buffer Distribution Plenum Cable ..............................PNU/P1D ...............25
• Tight Buffer Breakout Riser Cable ...................................B3R ....................26
• Tight Buffer Breakout Plenum Cable.................................B3D ....................27
• Tight Buffer Distribution Interlock Armored Riser Cable................PNRILRA/P1RILRA .....28
• Tight Buffer Distribution Interlock Armored Plenum Cable .............PNUILPA/PNUILPAS ...29
• Ribbon Distribution Plenum Cable ...................................RNP ....................30
Fiber Optic
Table of Contents
SECTION PAGES
5 NextGen® Brand Indoor/Outdoor Cables 31-38
• Loose Tube Single Jacket Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) Cable......M1Z ....................32
• Tight Buffer Distribution Riser Cable.................................ANR.BK/A1R.BK .........33
• Tight Buffer Distribution Plenum Cable ..............................ANU.BK/A1D.BK .........34
• Tight Buffer Distribution Interlock Armored Riser Cable................ANR-ILRA/A1R-ILRA .....35
• Tight Buffer Distribution Interlock Armored Plenum Cable .............ANU-ILPA/ANU-ILPAS ...36
• Loose Tube Single Jacket Riser Cable ................................M1M-DT ................37
• Loose Tube Single Jacket Plenum Cable..............................M1D-DT/H1D-DT .........38
6 NextGen® Brand Interconnect Cables 39-41
• 3.0 mm Simplex/Duplex Riser and Plenum Cable .....................SNR/ZNR/SNU/ZNU 3.0 ..40
• Tight Buffer 1.6 mm Simplex/Duplex Riser Cable......................SNR/ZNR 1.6 ............41
7 Blolite® Blown Fiber 42-46
• Blown Fiber Technology ............................................ .....................42-43
• Blowable Fiber.................................................... ........................44
• Microduct and Multiduct............................................ ........................45
• Connectors and Accessories........................................ ........................46
• Installation Equipment ............................................. ........................46
8 Tactical Cable Fiber Specification and Combat Series 47-50
• Tactical Breakout Cable ............................................ ........................48
• Combat Series™ Military Tactical Distribution Cable TFOCA & TFOCA-II® . .....................49-50
9 Technical Information 51-60
• Glossary ......................................................... .....................52-55
• NEC and CSA Fire Resistance Levels ................................ ........................56
• Color Coding Charts ............................................... ........................57
• Conversion Table and Reel Dimensions .............................. ........................58
• Part Number Index ................................................ .....................59-60
GenAssuranceSM Product Warranty
FOR GENERAL CABLE DATACOM PRODUCTS
General Cable is committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations for quality and
performance. We strive to ensure this quality through extensive in-house and third-party
testing with strict adherence to our product specifications and industry standards. As such,
our products carry a standard one-year limited warranty. Additionally, a 25-year extended
warranty protection plan is available for registered products.
Standard Warranty
Products covered are Voice and Data Communications cables, including Category
3 cable and higher, Fiber Optic cables, Central Office cables (e.g., switchboard
cable), Terminating cable, and Distribution Frame Wire, Electronics and
Telecommunications (e.g., OSP and OVD) products.
Standard Warranty Term and Conditions
General Cable warrants that its product will conform to its applicable specifications
and will be otherwise free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of 12 months from the date the product is shipped from its factory (the “Warranty
Period”).
General Cable must be given immediate written notice of any defect and the
opportunity to inspect the product to determine whether a breach of warranty has
occurred. This warranty covers only products installed at the original installation
location. All repairs or replacements covered by this warranty will be shipped to
the destination point specified in the original order. The defective product will,
at General Cable’s option, be either scrapped or returned to General Cable at its
expense and per its shipping instructions.
If General Cable replaces a product under this warranty, the replacement will be
warranted for the balance of the original Warranty Period.
Count on us to deliver
the solutions that keep
you connected.
General Cable’s sole responsibility under this warranty will
be to repair or replace, at its option and expense, any length
of product found to be defective during either installation
or normal or proper use. This warranty does not apply to
normal wear and tear or damage caused by negligence, lack
of maintenance, accident, abnormal operation, improper
installation or service, unauthorized repair, fire, floods, and acts
of God. All costs incidental to repairing or replacing defective
products, including but not limited to removal, disassembly,
reinstallation and reconstruction, will be borne by the buyer,
and in no event will General Cable be liable for such costs.
THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES GENERAL CABLE’S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES.
GENERAL CABLE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES ON
ITS PRODUCTS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMED.
In no event will General Cable be liable for any incidental,
special, consequential or punitive damages of any nature or
kind, however arising, whether in contract, tort or otherwise,
even if General Cable is deemed to be aware of the possibility
of such damages.
General Cable, in no event, will be responsible for any claims
or damage arising out of or connected with this warranty or
the manufacture, sale, delivery, installation, or use of the
product in excess of the purchase price of the product.
Extended Warranty
General Cable offers a 25-year limited cable warranty on
Datacom and Electronics products. Registration is required,
and the warranty is administered by General Cable. To
register, please complete the registration form, found at www.
generalcable.com in the Product Warranty section, and return
along with required documents.
In addition to offering an extended 25-year limited warranty
on Datacom and Electronics products, General Cable now
offers the same extended limited warranty on OVD and OSP
Telecom products. In order to become eligible for the Telecom
extended GenAssurance warranty, the network project must
use only General Cable Datacom copper and fiber for the
structured cable portion (horizontal cable and inside backbone).
Upon meeting this criteria, submit the completed registration
documents to General Cable, and the extended GenAssurance
warranty will be provided for the Telecom cable products.
Datacom System Warranties
System warranties include the link and channel. End-to-end
warranties are typically issued by the connectivity partner.
• Panduit — Premier Connectivity Partner
Registered PanGen and NetGen solutions have a 25-year
warranty that covers repair or replacement of defective
components and one point of contact for all cable and
component inquiries. The warranty is issued by Panduit
and maintained by both Panduit and General Cable.
Program information can be found at
www.pangensolutions.com.
Additional connectivity partners include:
• Allen-Tel • Hubbell
•Leviton • Siemon
Indoor/Outdoor Cable
Fiber Optic Cable for the 21st Century
Whatever the Demand,
NextGen Delivers.
NextGen® Blown Fiber
Tight-Buffer Cable
Interlock Armor Cable
4 Tesseneer Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Phone (800) 424-5666
www.generalcable.com
Not the new kid on the block.
General Cable’s NextGen® Brand fiber optic solutions derive from
over 25 years of technical expertise and manufacturing excellence.
Long recognized as a leader in copper cabling systems, General
Cable offers a broad range of fiber optic cables for every application.
NextGen Brand fiber optic cables meet today’s performance
expectations while setting the standards for tomorrow.
NextGen Brand delivers the cable construction and
performance that best fits — whatever the demand.
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Optical Fiber
General Cable, Corning
®
Optical Fiber.
Names that are synonymous with cable
and fiber combine to create the ultimate
in fiber optics. General Cable partners
with Corning Optical Fiber to deliver the
world’s most reliable and technologically
advanced optical fiber cables.
Singlemode
Standard
General Cable utilizes Corning® SMF-28e+™ fiber as its standard
singlemode offering. This is a full-spectrum fiber that is fully
backward-compatible with legacy singlemode fiber. It enables
increased optical launch power of legacy singlemode fiber,
improved macrobend specifications from 0.05 dB to 0.03 dB,
and tighter zero dispersion wavelength (l) tolerance from a
range of ± 10 nm to ± 7 nm. This fiber supports all broadband
applications and complies with the most stringent industry
standards, such as:
• ITU-T G.652 (Tables A, B, C and D)
• IEC 60793-2-50 Type B1.3
• ISO 11801 052
• TIA/EIA 492-CAAB
• Telecordia GR-20-CORE
Long-Haul
For long-haul applications, rely on General Cable’s long history
of cable experience and the technology of Corning® LEAF® fiber.
This is the most widely deployed non-zero dispersion shifted
(NZ-DSF) fiber in the world and the first low water peak NZ-DSF
fiber. Its large effective area and industry-leading polarization
mode dispersion (PMD) specifications enable 10 Gb/s and 40 Gb/s
network systems of the future.
ClearCurve® ZBL
General Cable, utilizing Corning® ClearCurve® ZBL Optical
Fiber, delivers the best macrobending performance in the
industry while maintaining compatibility with current optical
fibers, equipment, practices and procedures. This full-spectrum
singlemode optical fiber, when subjected to smaller radii bends,
experiences virtually no signal loss. ClearCurve fiber exceeds
the most stringent bend performance requirements of ITU-T
Recommendations G.657.B3 while remaining fully compliant
with ITU-T Recommendation G.652.D and the installed base of
Corning SMF-28e® and SMF-28e+® fiber.
Multimode
ClearCurve® Multimode Fiber
Corning® ClearCurve® ultra-bendable laser-optimized™
multimode optical fiber delivers the best macrobending
performance in the industry while maintaining compatibility with
current optical fibers, equipment, practices and procedures.
ClearCurve OM3/OM4 multimode fiber is designed to withstand
tight bends and challenging cable routes with substantially less
signal loss than conventional multimode fiber.
These fibers have superior measurement technology and
manufacturing control, and industry-leading CPC® coatings
for superior microbend and environmental performance.
ClearCurve fiber performance is ensured by minEMBc, the
industry’s leading standards-approved bandwidth measurement
for OM3 fibers. ClearCurve fibers are the only ones to use this
measurement to ensure 10 Gb/s performance.
50 micron
These fibers support data rates of 10 Gb/s at 850 nm. They also
comply with the most stringent industry standards, such as:
• ISO/IEC 11801, type OM2, OM3 and OM4* fibers
• IEC 60793-2-10, type A1a.1, A1a.2 and A1a.3* fibers
• TIA/EIA, 492AAAB, 492AAAC-A and 492AAAD
* Assumes IEC draft standard is harmonized with 492AAAD, which was approved
by TIA
62.5 micron
These fibers support data rates of 1 Gb/s in both the 850 nm and
1300 nm windows. They comply with the most stringent industry
standards, such as:
• ISO/IEC 11801, type OM1 fiber
• IEC 60793-2-10, type A1b fiber
• TIA/EIA, 492AAAA-A
Indoor/Outdoor Cable
Fiber Optic Cable for the 21st Century
Whatever the Demand,
NextGen Delivers.
NextGen® Blown Fiber
Tight-Buffer Cable
Interlock Armor Cable
4 Tesseneer Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Phone (800) 424-5666
www.generalcable.com
Not the new kid on the block.
General Cable’s NextGen® Brand fiber optic solutions derive from
over 25 years of technical expertise and manufacturing excellence.
Long recognized as a leader in copper cabling systems, General
Cable offers a broad range of fiber optic cables for every application.
NextGen Brand fiber optic cables meet today’s performance
expectations while setting the standards for tomorrow.
NextGen Brand delivers the cable construction and
performance that best fits — whatever the demand.
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Fiber Type General
Cable
Corning®
Optical Fiber
Description
Standard Loose
Tube SM
AQ SMF-28®
Ultra
Full spectrum, low water peak singlemode, ITU-T
Recommendation G.657.A1, IEC 60793-2-50 for B1.3
and B6_a1 class fibers, TIA/EIA-492CAAB and Telcordia
GR-20-CORE, Issue 3
Performance Loose
Tube SM
AT SMF-28®
Ultra
Full spectrum, high performance low water peak singlemode
with 0.35/0.25 attenuation, ITU-T Recommendation
G.657.A1, IEC 60793-2-50 for B1.3 and B6_a1 class fibers,
TIA/EIA-492CAAB and Telcordia GR-20-CORE, Issue 3
Tight Buffer SM AP SMF-28®
Ultra
Full spectrum, low water peak singlemode with 900 µm PVC
buffer, ITU-T Recommendation G.657.A1, IEC 60793-2-50 for
B1.3 and B6_a1 class fibers, TIA/EIA-492CAAB and Telcordia
GR-20-CORE, Issue 3
Long-Haul SM AL LEAF®
Fiber
Large Aeff, low water peak, NZ-DSF singlemode,
ITU-T G.655
Bendable SM AY ClearCurve®
LBL
Full spectrum with best macrobending performance,
ITU-T G.652.D and ITU-T G.657.A21B2
Ultra-Bendable SM AZ ClearCurve®
ZBL
Full spectrum with best macrobending performance,
ITU-T G.652.D and ITU-T G.657.A
62.5 µm MM CG InfiniCor® 300
Fiber
1 Gb/s _< 300 m at 850 nm, OM1*
1 Gb/s _< 550 m at 1300 nm
62.5 µm MM CL InfiniCor® CL
™
1000 Fiber
1 Gb/s _< 500 m at 850 nm, OM1*
1 Gb/s _< 1000 m at 1300 nm
Ultra-Bendable
50 µm MM
BI ClearCurve®
OM2 Fiber
10 Gb/s _< 150 m at 850 nm, OM2*
1 Gb/s _< 750 m at 850 nm
Ultra-Bendable
50 µm MM
BE ClearCurve®
OM3 Fiber
10 Gb/s _< 300 m at 850 nm, OM3*
1 Gb/s _< 1000 m at 850 nm
Ultra-Bendable
50 µm MM
BL ClearCurve®
OM4 Fiber
10 Gb/s _< 550 m at 850 nm, OM4*
1 Gb/s _< 1100 m at 850 nm
Ultra-Bendable
50 µm MM
BM ClearCurve®
OM4 Fiber
10 Gb/s _< 600 m at 850 nm, OM4+*
1 Gb/s _< 1100 m at 850 nm
Optical Fiber Code Cross-Reference
* Designation per ISO 11801 Fiber Standards
SMF-28e+ is a trademark and Corning, LEAF, InfiniCor and Plus Corning Optical Fiber are
registered trademarks of Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY, U.S.A.
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Fiber Optic
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 500 550 600
Use the code in the “Fiber Type” column
to replace the XX notation in the catalog
number shown on the catalog page. This
identifies the fiber that will be provided
with the cable choice.
The fibers in all completed cables are
tested 100% at the factory for attenuation,
and each fiber must meet the minimum
requirements specified by the customer.
MULTIMODE FIBER SELECTION GUIDE
Optical Characteristics:
50/125 PRODUCT FAMILY 62.5/125 PRODUCT FAMILY
UNITS
OM2
Type-BI
OM3
Type-BE
OM4
Type-BL
OM4
Type-BM
OM1
Type-CG
OM1
Type-CL
Maximum Finished Cable
Attenuation Coefficient
@850 nm 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.5 3.5 dB/km
@1300 nm 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 dB/km
Overfill Launch Bandwidth
@850 nm 700 1500 1500 1500 200 200 MHz.km
@1300 nm 500 500 500 500 500 500 MHz.km
Laser Bandwidth
@850 nm 850 2000 4700 5350* 220 385 MHz.km
Gigabit Ethernet Link
Length (1 Gbps)
1000 BASE-SX (850 nm) 750 1000 110 0 1100 300 500 meters
1000 BASE-LX (1300 nm) 550 550 550 550 550 1000 meters
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Length (10 Gbps)
10G BASE-SR (850 nm) 150 300 550 600 33 33 meters
* Using 3.0 dB cable attenuation and 0.7 dB connector allocation
SINGLEMODE FIBER SELECTION GUIDE
FIBER
DESCRIPTION FIBER TYPE
TYPICAL
ATTENUATION (dB/km)
GIGABIT ETHERNET
DISTANCE (METERS)
10 GIGABIT ETHERNET
DISTANCE (METERS)
1310 nm 1383 nm 1550 nm 1625 nm 1310 nm 1310 nm 1550 nm
OS2 Singlemode - Loose Tube
Premium
AQ 0.40 0.40 0.30 0.35 10,000 5,000 30,000
High Performance
AT 0.35 0.35 0.25 0.30 10,000 5,000 30,000
OS2 Singlemode - Tight Buffer
Distribution
AP 0.65 – 0.65 – 10,000 5,000 30,000
Breakout
AP 1.00 –1.00 –10,000 5,000 30,000
SPECIALTY FIBERS — SINGLEMODE
FIBER
DESCRIPTION
FIBER
TYPE
TYPICAL ATTENUATION (dB/km) TYPICAL APPLICATION
1310 nm 1383 nm 1550 nm 1625 nm
Singlemode (NZDS)
Large Effective Area
AL – – 0.30 0.30 DWDM
Singlemode
Bend-Insensitive
AZ 0.40 0.40 0.30 0.30 SMALL BEND RADIUS
Fiber Specification and Selection 1
1 Gbps Link Lengths @ 850 nm
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Distance (meters)
OM3/OM4, 50 micron TYPE - BE,
BL, BM
OM2, 50 micron TYPE - BI
OM1, 62.5 micron TYPE - CL
OM1, 62.5 micron TYPE - CG
OM4, 50 micron TYPE - BM
OM4, 50 micron TYPE - BL
OM3, 50 micron TYPE - BE
OM2, 50 micron TYPE - BI
OM1, 62.5 micron TYPE - CL
OM1, 62.5 micron TYPE - CG
Distance (meters)
10 Gbps Link Lengths @ 850 nm
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Fiber Optic
Fiber Optic Ordering Information 2
We strive to have a variety of cables in stock for immediate delivery to our customers. Should
the cable not be in stock, it will be manufactured to your specifications.
To choose a fiber optic cable, you need to know the following:
1) What type and grade of fiber is required?
The system designer will have identified the fiber that is required for the network. Find
the fiber type that is needed from the Fiber Specification and Selection Guide. Use the
two-digit NextGen® Fiber Type code to identify the fiber. This code becomes the first two
digits of the catalog part number, replacing the XX notation.
2) How many fibers are required?
The system designer will also have identified the number of fibers that will be in each
cable. Fibers are usually cabled in groups of 6 or 12.
3) What cable construction is needed?
The cable construction that is needed is based on a variety of factors. We have a full
range of products for premises, outside plant and indoor/outdoor to solve nearly every
application need. Using the catalog as a guide, identify the cable type and construction
that is needed.
With the cable construction decided, move down the table on the catalog page to find the
number of fibers required. The first column of that row is the catalog part number. Simply
replace the XX at the beginning of the catalog number shown with the Fiber Type code found
in step 1, and the part number is complete.
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Fiber Optic Fiber Optic Ordering Information
Fiber Optic Part Number System
Example: AP0121PNU-ILPA
Singlemode, 12 Fibers, Tight Buffer Distribution Plenum, Interlock Armor Plenum Aluminum
A20 P UP11NILPA
153 7 92648[SUFFIX]
Fiber Grade Position 1, 2
In position 1
A: Singlemode (sm)
B: 50 MM Multimode (mm)
C: 62.5 MM Multimode (mm)
For position 2, reference pages 2 and 3
for fiber specifications and grades.
Requested Fiber Count Position 3, 4, 5
Standard Offerings:
6 12 24 36 48 72
Buffer Construction Position 6
1) Tight Buffer; 3) Single Fiber Loose Tube
4) Multi-Fiber Loose Tube 6) Bare/Ribbon
Note: 2) Quick Strip and 5) Loose Buffer no longer available
Series Type Position 7, 8, 9
Outdoor:
E1S: Loose Tube TJ Dual Armor
H1A: Loose Tube DJ
H1F: Loose Tube DJ Armored
H1S: Loose Tube DJ Dual Armor
M1A: Loose Tube SJ
M1F: Loose Tube SJ Armored
M1N: Loose Tube SJ Armored Self-Supporting
M1Y: Loose Tube SJ Self-Supporting
R1A: Loose Tube SJ Ribbon cable
U1A: All-Dielectric Flat Drop Cable
U1A.TF: Toneable Flat Drop Cable
U2A: Mini (Figure-8) Drop Cable
UNFC: Compact Central Loose Tube Drop Cable
UNFS: Central Tube SJ Armored
Indoor:
B3D: Tight Buffer Breakout Plenum
B3R: Tight Buffer Breakout Riser
PNR/P1R: Tight Buffer Distribution Riser
PNU/P1D: Tight Buffer Distribution Plenum
PNZ/P1Z: Tight Buffer Distribution LSZH
RNP: Tight Buffer Distribution Ribbon Plenum
Indoor/Outdoor:
ANR/A1R: Tight Buffer Distribution Riser
ANU/A1D: Tight Buffer Distribution Plenum
M1D: Loose Tube SJ Plenum
M1M: Loose Tube SJ Riser
M1Z: Loose Tube SJ LSZH
Specialty:
GNC: Military Tactical Distribution Cable
Suffixes
• BK Black Jacket (UV Resistant)
• DWB Dry Water Block Cable Core
• DT Dr y Tube
• ILP Interlock Armor Plenum Steel
• ILPA Interlock Armor Plenum Aluminum
• ILPS Interlock Armor Plenum Steel w/Sub-Units
• ILPAS Interlock Armor Plenum Aluminum w/Sub-Units
• ILR Interlock Armor Riser Steel
• ILRA Interlock Armor Riser Aluminum
• ILRS Interlock Armor Riser Steel w/Sub-Units
• ILRAS Interlock Armor Riser Aluminum w/Sub-Units
• RIP Ripcord
Note: DJ = Dual Jacket
SJ = Single Jacket
TJ = Triple Jacket
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Fiber Optic
NextGen® Brand Outside Plant Cables 3
NextGen® Brand fiber optic cable
is right for any outside plant
application.
Applications: Outside plant cables
with loose tube constructions
are built to withstand adverse
environments and provide the
maximum fiber protection. These
cables perform exceptionally
well in wet conditions and during
extreme temperature cycles.
They can be installed in ducts,
direct buried and aerial/lashed,
providing the flexibility needed
to meet the demands of campus
backbones and other outside
plant requirements.
Range of Products: A wide range
of cables from 2–312 fibers are
manufactured with a variety of
designs to meet the demands of
most installation conditions.
Features: Only the highest quality
materials are used in NextGen
fiber optic cables to ensure that
the cable strength and optical
integrity are not compromised.
Rugged jacket materials and
the addition of armor provide
the right level of protection. The
line of outside plant products
conforms to TIA/EIA, ICEA,
Telcordia and RUS standards.
Index Page
Central Tube Single
Jacket Armored Cable 7
Loose Tube Single
Jacket Cable 8
Loose Tube Dual
Jacket Cable 9
Loose Tube Single Jacket
Armored Cable 10
Loose Tube Dual Jacket
Armored Cable 11
Loose Tube Single Jacket
Self-Supporting (Figure-8)
Cable 12
Loose Tube Single Jacket
Armored Self-Supporting
(Figure-8) Cable 13
Loose Tube Dual Jacket
Dual Armored Cable 14
Loose Tube Triple Jacket
Dual Armored Cable 15
Loose Tube Single Jacket
Ribbon Cable 16
Compact Central Loose Tube
Drop Cable 17
Toneable Flat Drop Cable 18
All-Dielectric Flat Drop Cable 19
Mini (Figure-8) Drop Cable 20
Fiber Optic Cable in Conduit 21
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Fiber Optic Outside Plant Cables
Central Tube Single Jacket Armored Cable
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–12 fibers
• Central tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Armor:
• Corrugated coated steel tape
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Compact, user-friendly design
• Central tube armored design provides
excellent fiber protection
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation -30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
150 lbs/in (440 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interbuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• Installed in ducts, underground conduits,
aerial/lashed or direct buried
• FTTX
Compliances:
• Tested in accordance with EIA/TIA-455
FOTPs
• GR-20
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Typical Cross-Section
Ripcord
Outer Jacket
Corrugated Steel Armor
Overall Strength Members
Gel-Filled Buffer Tube
Water Blocking Tape
Ripcord
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
12 Fiber
EIA/TIA 455
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0024UNFS
2 1 0.42 10.7 78 116 600 2670 180 800
XX0044UNFS
4 1 0.42 10.7 78 116 600 2670 180 800
XX0064UNFS
6 1 0.42 10.7 78 116 600 2670 180 800
XX0084UNFS
8 1 0.42 10.7 78 116 600 2670 180 800
XX0124UNFS
12 1 0.42 10.7 78 116 600 2670 180 800
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0064UNFS
Singlemode, 6 fibers, central tube SJ armored
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
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Outside Plant Cables Fiber Optic
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0124M1A-DWB
Singlemode, 12 fibers, loose tube SJ
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 4–432 fibers
• Loose tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Loose tube gel-filled construction for
superior fiber protection
• UV- and moisture-resistant design
• Dry Water Block cable core for ease of
handling
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation
-30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD —In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
Short - 125 lbs/in (220 N/cm)
Long - 63 lbs/in (110 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interbuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• Installed in ducts, underground conduit
or aerial/lashed
Compliances:
• Tested in accordance with EIA/TIA-455
FOTPs
• ICEA S-87-640
• Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 7 CFR
1755.900 (REA PE-90)
• GR-20
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Options:
• Gel-free tube versions also available, use
“-DT” suffix (XX0124M1A-DT)
• Alternate 6-fiber per tube available upon
request
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
For complete listing of all fiber counts offered, please contact your General Cable sales
representative.
Factory-installed eyelet option for quick cable-pull setups available.
Typical Cross-Section
Ripcord
Outer Jacket
Overall Strength Member
Water Blocking Tape
Gel-Filled Buffer Tube
Central Strength Member
Filler
Ripcord
Loose Tube Single Jacket Cable
48 Fiber
EIA/TIA 455
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NO. OF
FILLERS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0044M1A-DWB
4 1 4 0.40 10.1 46 69 600 2700 180 800
XX0064M1A-DWB
6 1 4 0.40 10.1 46 69 600 2700 180 800
XX0084M1A-DWB
8 1 4 0.40 10.1 46 69 600 2700 180 800
XX0124M1A-DWB
12 1 4 0.40 10.1 46 69 600 2700 180 800
XX0184M1A-DWB
18 2 3 0.40 10.1 46 69 600 2700 180 800
XX0244M1A-DWB
24 2 3 0.40 10.1 46 69 600 2700 180 800
XX0364M1A-DWB
36 3 2 0.40 10.1 46 69 600 2700 180 800
XX0484M1A-DWB
48 4 1 0.40 10.1 46 69 600 2700 180 800
XX0604M1A-DWB
60 5 0 0.40 10.1 46 69 600 2700 180 800
XX0724M1A-DWB
72 6 0 0.43 10.9 55 81 600 2700 180 800
XX0964M1A-DWB
96 8 0 0.50 12.6 71 105 600 2700 180 800
XX10841M1A-DWB
108 9 1 0.55 14.1 88 131 600 2700 180 800
XX1204M1A-DWB
120 10 0 0.55 14.1 88 131 600 2700 180 800
XX1444M1A-DWB
144 12 0 0.63 15.9 117 174 600 2700 180 800
XX1924M1A-DWB
192 16 2 0.63 15.9 120 179 600 2700 180 800
XX2164M1A-DWB
216 18 0 0.63 15.9 120 179 600 2700 180 800
XX2404M1A-DWB
240 20 2 0.68 17.3 143 212 600 2700 180 800
XX2644M1A-DWB
264 22 0 0.68 17.3 143 212 600 2700 180 800
XX2884M1A-DWB
288 24 0 0.72 18.3 162 240 600 2700 180 800
XX3124M1A-DWB
312 26 0 0.80 20.4 210 313 600 2700 180 800
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
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Fiber Optic Outside Plant Cables
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• Loose tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
Inner Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Loose tube gel-filled construction for
superior fiber protection
• UV- and moisture-resistant design
• Added protection of an inner jacket
• Dry Water Block cable core for ease of
handling
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation
-30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
Short - 125 lbs/in (220 N/cm)
Long - 63 lbs/in (110 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interbuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• Installed in ducts, underground conduits
or aerial/lashed
Compliances:
• Tested in accordance with EIA/TIA-455
FOTPs
• ICEA S-87-640
• Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 7 CFR
1755.900 (REA PE-90)
• GR-20
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Options:
• Alternate 6-fiber per tube available upon
request
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
For complete listing of all fiber counts offered, please contact your General Cable sales
representative.
Factory-installed eyelet option for quick cable-pull setups available.
Typical Cross-Section
Ripcords
Outer Jacket
Overall Strength Member
Inner Jacket
Water Blocking Tape
Gel-Filled Buffer Tube
Central Strength Member
Filler
Ripcords
Loose Tube Dual Jacket Cable
48 Fiber
EIA/TIA 455
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NO. OF
FILLERS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0023H1A-DWB
2 2 3 0.51 13.0 78 116 600 2700 180 800
XX0044H1A-DWB
4 1 4 0.51 13.0 78 116 600 2700 180 800
XX0064H1A-DWB
6 1 4 0.51 13.0 78 116 600 2700 180 800
XX0084H1A-DWB
8 1 4 0.51 13.0 78 116 600 2700 180 800
XX0124H1A-DWB
12 1 4 0.51 13.0 78 116 600 2700 180 800
XX0184H1A-DWB
18 2 3 0.51 13.0 78 116 600 2700 180 800
XX0244H1A-DWB
24 2 3 0.51 13.0 78 116 600 2700 180 800
XX0364H1A-DWB
36 3 2 0.51 13.0 78 116 600 2700 180 800
XX0484H1A-DWB
48 4 1 0.51 13.0 78 116 600 2700 180 800
XX0604H1A-DWB
60 5 0 0.51 13.0 78 116 600 2700 180 800
XX0724H1A-DWB
72 6 0 0.54 13.7 90 134 600 2700 180 800
XX0964H1A-DWB
96 8 0 0.61 15.4 111 165 600 2700 180 800
XX1204H1A-DWB
120 10 0 0.67 17.1 131 195 600 2700 180 800
XX1444H1A-DWB
144 12 0 0.75 19.0 167 248 600 2700 180 800
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0124H1A-DWB
Singlemode, 12 fibers, loose tube DJ
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
10
Outside Plant Cables Fiber Optic
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 4–432 fibers
• Loose tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
Armor:
• Corrugated coated steel tape
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Loose tube gel-filled construction for
superior fiber protection
• UV- and moisture-resistant design
• Rodent-resistant construction
• Dry Water Block cable core for ease of
handling
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation
-30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
Short - 125 lbs/in (220 N/cm)
Long - 63 lbs/in (110 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interbuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• Installed in ducts, underground conduits
or aerial/lashed
Compliances:
• Tested in accordance with EIA/TIA-455
FOTPs
• ICEA S-87-640
• Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 7 CFR
1755.900 (REA PE-90)
• GR-20
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Options:
• Gel-free tube versions also available, use
“-DT” suffix (XX0124M1F-DT)**
• Alternate 6-fiber per tube available upon
request
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
** DT-Max 216 Fiber (call to request cable
dimensions)
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
For complete listing of all fiber counts offered, please contact your General Cable sales
representative.
Factory-installed eyelet option for quick cable-pull setups available.
Typical Cross-Section
48 Fiber
Ripcord
Outer Jacket
Corrugated Steel Armor
Overall Strength Member
Water Blocking Tape
Gel-Filled Buffer Tube
Central Strength Member
Filler
Ripcord
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0124M1F-DWB
Singlemode, 12 fibers, loose tube SJ armored
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Loose Tube Single Jacket Armored Cable
EIA/TIA 455
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NO. OF
FILLERS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0044M1F-DWB
4 1 4 0.46 11.8 92 137 600 2670 180 800
XX0064M1F-DWB
6 1 4 0.46 11.8 92 137 600 2670 180 800
XX0084M1F-DWB
8 1 4 0.46 11.8 92 137 600 2670 180 800
XX0124M1F-DWB
12 1 4 0.46 11.8 92 137 600 2670 180 800
XX0184M1F-DWB
18 2 3 0.46 11.8 92 137 600 2670 180 800
XX0244M1F-DWB
24 2 3 0.46 11.8 92 137 600 2670 180 800
XX0364M1F-DWB
36 3 2 0.46 11.8 92 137 600 2670 180 800
XX0484M1F-DWB
48 4 1 0.46 11.8 92 137 600 2670 180 800
XX0604M1F-DWB
60 5 0 0.46 11.8 92 137 600 2670 180 800
XX0724M1F-DWB
72 6 0 0.50 12.6 101 157 600 2670 180 800
XX0964M1F-DWB
96 8 0 0.56 14.3 121 180 600 2670 180 800
XX1204M1F-DWB
120 10 0 0.62 15.8 150 223 600 2670 180 800
XX1444M1F-DWB
144 12 0 0.69 17.6 188 280 600 2670 180 800
XX1924M1F-DWB
192 16 2 0.70 17.9 183 272 600 2670 180 800
XX2164M1F-DWB
216 18 0 0.70 17.9 183 272 600 2670 180 800
XX2404M1F-DWB
240 20 2 0.76 19.4 205 305 600 2670 180 800
XX2644M1F-DWB
264 22 0 0.76 19.4 205 305 600 2670 180 800
XX2884M1F-DWB
288 24 0 0.81 20.7 224 334 600 2670 180 800
XX3124M1F-DWB
312 26 0 0.90 23.0 277 412 600 2670 180 800
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
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Fiber Optic Outside Plant Cables
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–312 fibers
• Loose tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
Inner Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
Armor:
• Corrugated coated steel tape
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Loose tube gel-filled construction for
superior fiber protection
• UV- and moisture-resistant design
• Rodent-resistant construction
• Dry Water Block cable core for ease of
handling
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation
-30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
Short - 125 lbs/in (220 N/cm)
Long - 63 lbs/in (110 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interbuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• Installed in ducts, underground conduits,
aerial/lashed or direct buried
Compliances:
• Tested in accordance with EIA/TIA-455
FOTPs
• ICEA S-87-640
• Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 7 CFR
1755.900 (REA PE-90)
• GR-20
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Options:
• Gel-free tube versions also available, use
“-DT” suffix (XX0124M1F-DT)**
• Alternate 6-fiber per tube available upon
request
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
** DT-Max 216 Fiber (call to request cable
dimensions)
Typical Cross-Section
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
For complete listing of all fiber counts offered, please contact your General Cable sales
representative.
Factory-installed eyelet option for quick cable-pull setups available.
Ripcords
Outer Jacket
Corrugated Steel Armor
Overall Strength Member
Inner Jacket
Water Blocking Tape
Gel-Filled Buffer Tube
Central Strength Member
Filler
Ripcords
48 Fiber
Loose Tube Dual Jacket Armored Cable
EIA/TIA 455
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0124H1F-DWB
Singlemode, 12 fibers, loose tube DJ armored
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NO. OF
FILLERS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0023H1F-DWB
2 2 3 0.59 15.0 128 190 600 2670 180 800
XX0044H1F-DWB
4 1 4 0.59 15.0 128 190 600 2670 180 800
XX0064H1F-DWB
6 1 4 0.59 15.0 128 190 600 2670 180 800
XX0084H1F-DWB
8 1 4 0.59 15.0 128 190 600 2670 180 800
XX0124H1F-DWB
12 1 4 0.59 15.0 128 190 600 2670 180 800
XX0184H1F-DWB
18 2 3 0.59 15.0 128 190 600 2670 180 800
XX0244H1F-DWB
24 2 3 0.59 15.0 128 190 600 2670 180 800
XX0364H1F-DWB
36 3 2 0.59 15.0 128 190 600 2670 180 800
XX0484H1F-DWB
48 4 1 0.59 15.0 128 190 600 2670 180 800
XX0604H1F-DWB
60 5 0 0.59 15.0 128 190 600 2670 180 800
XX0724H1F-DWB
72 6 0 0.63 15.9 143 213 600 2670 180 800
XX0964H1F-DWB
96 8 0 0.69 17.6 169 251 600 2670 180 800
XX1204H1F-DWB
120 10 0 0.76 19.3 201 299 600 2670 180 800
XX1444H1F-DWB
144 12 0 0.84 21.2 234 348 600 2670 180 800
XX1924H1F-DWB
192 16 2 0.85 21.5 230 342 600 2670 180 800
XX2164H1F-DWB
216 18 0 0.85 21.5 230 342 600 2670 180 800
XX2404H1F-DWB
240 20 2 0.90 22.9 259 385 600 2670 180 800
XX2644H1F-DWB
264 22 0 0.90 22.9 259 385 600 2670 180 800
XX2884H1F-DWB
288 24 0 0.94 23.9 282 420 600 2670 180 800
XX3124H1F-DWB
312 26 0 0.99 25.2 310 461 600 2670 180 800
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
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Outside Plant Cables Fiber Optic
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–216 fibers
• Loose tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Messenger Wire:
• 1/4" stranded EHS galvanized steel
•
MRCL with messenger** = 14,923 N/
3,350 kF
Features:
• Loose tube gel-filled construction for
superior fiber protection
• UV- and moisture-resistant design
• Self-supporting figure-8 design
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation
-30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
Short - 125 lbs/in (220 N/cm)
Long - 63 lbs/in (110 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interbuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• Installed aerially
Compliances:
• Tested in accordance with EIA/TIA-455
FOTPs
• ICEA S-87-640
• GR-20
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Options:
• Alternate 6-fiber per tube available upon
request
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
** Installation load should be lower than
maximum rated cable load to allow for
wind and ice loading in accordance
with NESC guidelines.
Typical Cross-Section
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
For complete listing of all fiber counts offered, please contact your General Cable sales
representative.
Installation Notes:
The Maximum Tensile Load in the
data table refers to the cable core
only. Users should base sag and
tension calculations on 1/4" EHS
messenger per local guidelines
and practices. Additional data is
available upon request.
48 Fiber
Loose Tube Single Jacket Self-Supporting
(Figure-8) Cable
Messenger Wire
Jacket Web
Outer Jacket
Water Blocking Tape
Gel-Filled Buffer Tube
Central Strength Member
Filler
Ripcord
EIA/TIA 455
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NO. OF
FILLERS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER X
CABLE HEIGHT
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
WITHOUT MESSENGER
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0023M1Y-DWB
2 2 3
0.465 x 0.925 11.8 x 23.5
208 310 600 2700 180 800
XX0044M1Y-DWB
4 1 4
0.465 x 0.925 11.8 x 23.5
208 310 600 2700 180 800
XX0064M1Y-DWB
6 1 4
0.465 x 0.925 11.8 x 23.5
208 310 600 2700 180 800
XX0084M1Y-DWB
8 1 4
0.465 x 0.925 11.8 x 23.5
208 310 600 2700 180 800
XX0124M1Y-DWB
12 1 4
0.465 x 0.925 11.8 x 23.5
208 310 600 2700 180 800
XX0184M1Y-DWB
18 2 3
0.465 x 0.925 11.8 x 23.5
208 310 600 2700 180 800
XX0244M1Y-DWB
24 2 3
0.465 x 0.925 11.8 x 23.5
208 310 600 2700 180 800
XX0364M1Y-DWB
36 3 2
0.465 x 0.925 11.8 x 23.5
208 310 600 2700 180 800
XX0484M1Y-DWB
48 4 1
0.465 x 0.925 11.8 x 23.5
208 310 600 2700 180 800
XX0604M1Y-DWB
60 5 0
0.465 x 0.925 11.8 x 23.5
208 310 600 2700 180 800
XX0724M1Y-DWB
72 6 0
0.500 x 0.957 12.7 x 24.3
217 323 600 2700 180 800
XX0964M1Y-DWB
96 8 0
0.567 x 1.028 14.4 x 26.1
236 351 600 2700 180 800
XX1204M1Y-DWB
120 10 2
0.697 x 1.157 17.7 x 29.4
278 426 600 2700 180 800
XX1444M1Y-DWB
144 12 0
0.697 x 1.157 17.7 x 29.4
278 426 600 2700 180 800
XX1924M1Y-DWB
192 16 2
0.709 x 1.169 18.0 x 29.7
286 414 600 2700 180 800
XX2164M1Y-DWB
216 18 0
0.709 x 1.169 18.0 x 29.7
286 414 600 2700 180 800
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0244M1Y-DWB
Singlemode, 24 fibers, loose tube (figure 8)
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
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Fiber Optic Outside Plant Cables
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
For complete listing of all fiber counts offered, please contact your General Cable sales
representative.
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–216 fibers
• Loose tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
Armor:
• Corrugated coated steel tape
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Messenger Wire:
• 1/4" stranded EHS galvanized steel
•
MRCL with messenger** = 14,923 N/
3,350 kF
Features:
• Loose tube gel-filled construction for
superior fiber protection
• UV- and moisture-resistant design
• Self-supporting figure-8 design
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation
-30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
Short - 125 lbs/in (220 N/cm)
Long - 63 lbs/in (110 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interbuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• Installed aerially
Compliances:
• Tested in accordance with EIA/TIA-455
FOTPs
• ICEA S-87-640
• GR-20
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Options:
• Alternate 6-fiber per tube available upon
request
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
** Installation load should be lower than
maximum rated cable load to allow for
wind and ice loading in accordance
with NESC guidelines.
Typical Cross-Section
Installation Notes:
The Maximum Tensile Load in the
data table refers to the cable core
only. Users should base sag and
tension calculations on 1/4" EHS
messenger per local guidelines
and practices. Additional data is
available upon request.
48 Fiber
Loose Tube Single Jacket Armored Self-Supporting
(Figure-8) Cable
Messenger Wire
Jacket Web
Outer Jacket
Corrugated Steel Armor
Water Blocking Tape
Gel-Filled Buffer Tube
Central Strength Member
Filler
Ripcord
EIA/TIA 455
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NO. OF
FILLERS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER X
CABLE HEIGHT
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
WITHOUT MESSENGER
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0023M1N-DWB
2 2 3
0.469 x 0.929 11.9 x 23.6
237 352 600 2700 180 800
XX0044M1N-DWB
4 1 4
0.469 x 0.929 11.9 x 23.6
237 352 600 2700 180 800
XX0064M1N-DWB
6 1 4
0.469 x 0.929 11.9 x 23.6
237 352 600 2700 180 800
XX0084M1N-DWB
8 1 4
0.469 x 0.929 11.9 x 23.6
237 352 600 2700 180 800
XX0124M1N-DWB
12 1 4
0.469 x 0.929 11.9 x 23.6
237 352 600 2700 180 800
XX0184M1N-DWB
18 2 3
0.469 x 0.929 11.9 x 23.6
237 352 600 2700 180 800
XX0244M1N-DWB
24 2 3
0.469 x 0.929 11.9 x 23.6
237 352 600 2700 180 800
XX0364M1N-DWB
36 3 2
0.469 x 0.929 11.9 x 23.6
237 352 600 2700 180 800
XX0484M1N-DWB
48 4 1
0.469 x 0.929 11.9 x 23.6
237 352 600 2700 180 800
XX0604M1N-DWB
60 5 0
0.469 x 0.929 11.9 x 23.6
237 352 600 2700 180 800
XX0724M1N-DWB
72 6 0
0.535 x 0.996 13.6 x 25.3
255 379 600 2700 180 800
XX0964M1N-DWB
96 8 0
0.602 x 1.063 15.3 x 27.0
275 409 600 2700 180 800
XX1204M1N-DWB
120 10 2
0.752 x 1.213 19.1 x 30.8
339 498 600 2700 180 800
XX1444M1N-DWB
144 12 0
0.752 x 1.213 19.1 x 30.8
339 498 600 2700 180 800
XX1924M1N-DWB
192 16 2
0.764 x 1.228 19.4 x 31.2
335 505 600 2700 180 800
XX2164M1N-DWB
216 18 0
0.764 x 1.228 19.4 x 31.2
335 505 600 2700 180 800
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0244M1N-DWB
Singlemode, 24 fibers, loose tube SJ armored (figure 8)
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
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Outside Plant Cables Fiber Optic
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
For complete listing of all fiber counts offered, please contact your General Cable sales
representative.
Factory-installed eyelet option for quick cable-pull setups available.
Typical Cross-Section
48 Fiber
Ripcord
Outer Jacket
Corrugated Steel Armor
Inner Jacket
Corrugated Steel Armor
Overall Strength Members
Water Blocking Tape
Gel-Filled Buffer Tube
Central Strength Member
Filler
Ripcord
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• Loose tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
1st Armor:
• Corrugated coated steel tape
Inner Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
2nd Armor:
• Corrugated coated steel tape
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Loose tube gel-filled construction for
superior fiber protection
• UV- and moisture-resistant design
• Rodent-resistant construction
• Dry Water Block cable core for ease of
handling
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation
-30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
Short - 125 lbs/in (220 N/cm)
Long - 250 lbs/in (440 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interbuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• Installed in ducts, underground conduits,
aerial/lashed or direct buried
Compliances:
• Tested in accordance with EIA/TIA 455
FOTPs
• ICEA S-87-640
• Rural Utilities Service (RUS) 7 CFR
1755.900 (REA PE-90)
• GR-20
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Options:
• Gel-free tube versions also available, use
“-DT suffix” (XX0124M1F-DT)
• Alternate 6-fiber per HIS tube available
upon request
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Loose Tube Dual Jacket Dual Armored Cable
EIA/TIA 455
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0124H1S-DWB
Singlemode, 12 fibers, DJ dual armored
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NO. OF
FILLERS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0024H1S-DWB
2 5 3 0.66 16.8 188 280 600 2700 180 800
XX0044H1S-DWB
4 5 4 0.66 16.8 188 280 600 2700 180 800
XX0064H1S-DWB
6 5 4 0.66 16.8 188 280 600 2700 180 800
XX0084H1S-DWB
8 5 4 0.66 16.8 188 280 600 2700 180 800
XX0124H1S-DWB
12 5 4 0.66 16.8 188 280 600 2700 180 800
XX0184H1S-DWB
18 5 3 0.66 16.8 188 280 600 2700 180 800
XX0244H1S-DWB
24 5 3 0.66 16.8 188 280 600 2700 180 800
XX0364H1S-DWB
36 5 2 0.66 16.8 188 280 600 2700 180 800
XX0484H1S-DWB
48 5 1 0.66 16.8 188 280 600 2700 180 800
XX0604H1S-DWB
60 5 0 0.66 16.8 188 280 600 2700 180 800
XX0724H1S-DWB
72 6 0 0.72 18.3 217 324 600 2700 180 800
XX0964H1S-DWB
96 8 0 0.79 20.0 247 368 600 2700 180 800
XX1204H1S-DWB
120 10 2 0.86 21.9 292 435 600 2700 180 800
XX1444H1S-DWB
144 12 0 0.94 23.8 338 505 600 2700 180 800
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
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Fiber Optic Outside Plant Cables
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• Loose tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
Inner Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
1st Armor:
• Corrugated coated steel tape
Middle Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
2nd Armor:
• Corrugated coated steel tape
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Loose tube gel-filled construction for
superior fiber protection
• UV- and moisture-resistant design
• Rodent-resistant construction
• Dry Water Block cable core for ease of
handling
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation
-30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
Short - 125 lbs/in (220 N/cm)
Long - 250 lbs/in (440 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interbuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• Installed in ducts, underground conduits,
aerial/lashed or direct buried
Compliances:
• Tested in accordance with EIA/TIA-455
FOTPs
• ICEA S-87-640
• GR-20
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Options:
• Gel-free tube versions also available, use
“-DT suffix” (XX0124M1F-DT)
• Alternate 6-fiber per tube available upon
request
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Loose Tube Triple Jacket Dual Armored Cable
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
For complete listing of all fiber counts offered, please contact your General Cable sales
representative.
Factory-installed eyelet option for quick cable-pull setups available.
48 Fiber
Ripcord
Outer Jacket
Corrugated Steel Armor
Middle Jacket
Corrugated Steel Armor
Overall Strength Members
Inner Jacket
Water Blocking Tape
Gel-Filled Buffer Tube
Central Strength Member
Filler
Ripcord
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0124E1S-DWB
Singlemode, 12 fibers, TJ dual armored
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NO. OF
FILLERS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0024E1S-DWB
2 5 3 0.78 19.7 243 362 600 2700 180 800
XX0044E1S-DWB
4 5 4 0.78 19.7 243 362 600 2700 180 800
XX0064E1S-DWB
6 5 4 0.78 19.7 243 362 600 2700 180 800
XX0084E1S-DWB
8 5 4 0.78 19.7 243 362 600 2700 180 800
XX0124E1S-DWB
12 5 4 0.78 19.7 243 362 600 2700 180 800
XX0184E1S-DWB
18 5 3 0.78 19.7 243 362 600 2700 180 800
XX0244E1S-DWB
24 5 3 0.78 19.7 243 362 600 2700 180 800
XX0364E1S-DWB
36 5 2 0.78 19.7 243 362 600 2700 180 800
XX0484E1S-DWB
48 5 1 0.78 19.7 243 362 600 2700 180 800
XX0604E1S-DWB
60 5 0 0.78 19.7 243 362 600 2700 180 800
XX0724E1S-DWB
72 6 0 0.81 20.6 262 390 600 2700 180 800
XX0964E1S-DWB
96 8 0 0.88 22.3 302 450 600 2700 180 800
XX1204E1S-DWB
120 10 2 0.94 24.0 346 515 600 2700 180 800
XX1444E1S-DWB
144 12 0 1.02 25.9 392 585 600 2700 180 800
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Typical Cross-Section
EIA/TIA 455
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Outside Plant Cables Fiber Optic
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
For complete listing of all fiber counts offered, please contact your General Cable sales
representative.
Factory-installed eyelet option for quick cable-pull setups available.
Typical Cross-Section
Ripcord
Outer Jacket
Overall Strength Members
Water Blocking Tape
Gel-Filled Buffer Tube
Fiber Ribbons
Central Strength Member
Filler
Ripcord
288 Fiber
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 288–864 fibers
• Loose tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
Overall Strength Member:
• Fiberglass yarns
• Aramid yarn overall strength member
available upon request
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Loose tube gel-filled construction for
superior fiber protection
• UV- and moisture-resistant design
• Rodent-resistant construction**
• Dry Water Block cable core for ease of
handling
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation
-30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
Short - 125 lbs/in (220 N/cm)
Long - 63 lbs/in (110 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interbuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• Installed in ducts, underground conduits
or aerial/lashed
Compliances:
• Tested in accordance with EIA/TIA-455
FOTPs
• ICEA S-87-640
• GR-20
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Options:
• Copper trace wire (unarmored design)
• Armor — corrugated steel tape
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
** Rodent resistance and direct-buried
applies to armored design only
Loose Tube Single Jacket Ribbon Cable
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
RIBBONS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX2886R1A-DWB
228 24 0.841 21.4 208 310 1000 4500 180 800
XX3606R1A-DWB
360 30 0.841 21.4 208 310 1000 4500 180 800
XX4326R1A-DWB
432 36 0.841 21.4 208 310 1000 4500 180 800
XX4446R1A-DWB
444 37 1.050 26.7 297 442 1000 4500 180 800
XX5046R1A-DWB
504 42 1.050 26.7 297 442 1000 4500 180 800
XX5766R1A-DWB
576 48 1.050 26.7 297 442 1000 4500 180 800
XX6486R1A-DWB
648 54 1.050 26.7 297 442 1000 4500 180 800
XX7206R1A-DWB
720 60 1.050 26.7 297 442 1000 4500 180 800
XX7926R1A-DWB
792 66 1.050 26.7 297 442 1000 4500 180 800
XX8646R1A-DWB
864 72 1.050 26.7 297 442 1000 4500 180 800
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ2886R1A-DWB
Singlemode, 12 fibers, loose tube ribbon
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
EIA/TIA 455
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Fiber Optic Outside Plant Cables
Compact Central Loose Tube Drop Cable
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–12 fibers
• Central tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Armor:
• Corrugated coated steel tape
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Compact, user-friendly design
• Central tube armored design provides
excellent fiber protection
• Easy to install
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation
-30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
150 lbs/in (440 N/cm)
Applications:
• Broadband network
• Installed in ducts, underground conduits,
aerial/lashed or direct buried
• FTTX
Compliances:
• Tested in accordance with EIA/TIA-455
FOTPs
• GR-20
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Typical Cross-Section
Ripcord
Outer Jacket
Corrugated Steel Armor
Ripcord
Water Blocking Strength
Member
Buffer Tube
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
12 Fiber
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0024UNFC
2 1 0.36 9.1 62 93 600 2700 180 800
XX0044UNFC
4 1 0.36 9.1 62 93 600 2700 180 800
XX0064UNFC
6 1 0.36 9.1 62 93 600 2700 180 800
XX0084UNFC
8 1 0.36 9.1 62 93 600 2700 180 800
XX0124UNFC
12 1 0.36 9.1 62 93 600 2700 180 800
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0064UNFC
Singlemode, 6 fibers, fiber compact central loose tube cable
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
EIA/TIA 455
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Outside Plant Cables Fiber Optic
Toneable Flat Drop Cable
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–12 fibers
• Central tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Compact, user-friendly design
• Central tube armored design provides
excellent fiber protection
• Easy to install
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation -30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
5.9 X OD—Installation
3.9 X OD—In-Service
• Highly crush-resistant
Applications:
• Broadband network
• Installed in ducts
• FTTX
Compliances:
• Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
7 CFR 1755.900 (REA PE-90)
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Typical Cross-Section
24 AWG Tracer Wire
Outer Jacket
Strength Members
Ripcord
Water Blocking Material
Buffer Tube
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
12 Fiber
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N
XX0024U1A.TF
2 1 0.440 0.20 28 42 300 1336
XX0044U1A.TF
4 1 0.440 0.20 28 42 300 1336
XX0064U1A.TF
6 1 0.440 0.20 28 42 300 1336
XX0084U1A.TF
8 1 0.440 0.20 28 42 300 1336
XX0124U1A.TF
12 1 0.440 0.20 28 42 300 1336
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0064U1A.TF
Singlemode, 6 fibers, toneable flat drop cable
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
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Fiber Optic Outside Plant Cables
All-Dielectric Flat Drop Cable
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–12 fibers
• Central tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Compact, user-friendly design
• Easy to install
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation -30˚C (-22˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
5.9 X OD—Installation
3.9 X OD—In-Service
• Highly crush-resistant
Applications:
• Broadband network
• Installed in ducts or aerial/lashed
• FTTX
Compliances:
• Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
7 CFR 1755.900 (REA PE-90)
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Typical Cross-Section
Outer Jacket
Strength Members
Ripcord
Water Blocking Material
Buffer Tube
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
12 Fiber
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N
XX0024U1A
2 1 0.33 x 0.20 8.5 x 5.0 26 39 300 1336
XX0044U1A
4 1 0.33 x 0.20 8.5 x 5.0 26 39 300 1336
XX0064U1A
6 1 0.33 x 0.20 8.5 x 5.0 26 39 300 1336
XX0084U1A
8 1 0.33 x 0.20 8.5 x 5.0 26 39 300 1336
XX0124U1A
12 1 0.33 x 0.20 8.5 x 5.0 26 39 300 1336
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0064U1A
Singlemode, 6 fibers, all-dielectric flat drop cable
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
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Outside Plant Cables Fiber Optic
Mini (Figure-8) Drop Cable
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–12 fibers
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Outer Jacket:
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
polyethylene (PE)
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Compact, user-friendly design
• Easy to install
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +75˚C (+167˚F)
Installation -20˚C (-4˚F) to +60˚C (+140˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
6.7 X OD—Installation
2.6 X OD—In-Service
Applications:
• Broadband network
• Installed in ducts or aerial/lashed
• FTTX
Compliances:
• Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
7 CFR 1755.900 (REA PE-90)
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Typical Cross-Section
Stranded Stainless Steel
Messenger
Outer Jacket
Strength Members
Buffer Tube
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
12 Fiber
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0024U2A
2 1 0.33 x 0.17 8.5 x 4.4 37 55 30 134 525 2335
XX0044U2A
4 1 0.33 x 0.17 8.5 x 4.4 37 55 30 134 525 2335
XX0064U2A
6 1 0.33 x 0.17 8.5 x 4.4 37 55 30 134 525 2335
XX0084U2A
8 1 0.33 x 0.17 8.5 x 4.4 37 55 30 134 525 2335
XX0124U2A
12 1 0.33 x 0.17 8.5 x 4.4 37 55 30 134 525 2335
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0064U2A
Singlemode, 6 fibers, aerial and duct drop cable
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
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Fiber Optic Outside Plant Cables
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Fiber Optic Cable in Conduit
Since the first modern wind turbine was developed in the 1980s,
General Cable has been committed to delivering the renewable power
of wind energy through groundbreaking wire and cable technologies.
Fiber optic cable in conduit is used in the collection system of a wind
farm application. General Cable’s outside plant fiber optic cables can
be placed in conduit to meet your wind farm needs.
Build your fiber optic cable in conduit:
1) Select an outside plant fiber optic cable to meet your needs
2) Select the wall type for your conduit/duct
3) Select the size of the conduit based on the outer diameter
of the cable you selected
WALL TYPE SDR 9 SDR 11 SDR 13.5 SDR 17 STANDARD WALL SCHEDULE 40 SCHEDULE 80
TRADE
SIZE
AVG.
O.D.
AVG.
WALL
AVG.
I.D. WT/FT
AVG.
WALL
AVG.
I.D. WT/FT
AVG.
WALL
AVG.
I.D. WT/FT
AVG.
WALL
AVG.
I.D. WT/FT
AVG.
WALL
AVG.
I.D. WT/FT
AVG.
WALL
AVG.
I.D. WT/FT
AVG.
WALL
AVG.
I.D. WT/FT
1/2" 0.840 0.103 0.633 0.099 0.086 0.667 0.085 0.072 0.696 0.072 0.060 0.700 0.070 0.119 0.602 0.111 0.157 0.526 0.139
3/4" 1.050 0.127 0.797 0.152 0.105 0.839 0.129 0.088 0.874 0.110 0.072 0.906 0.091 0.060 0.910 0.089 0.123 0.804 0.148 0.164 0.722 0.189
1" 1.315 0.156 1.003 0.235 0.130 1.056 0.200 0.107 1.100 0.169 0.087 1.140 0.139 0.085 1.145 0.136 0.143 1.029 0.218 0.190 0.936 0.277
1 1/4" 1.660 0.196 1.269 0.372 0.161 1.338 0.313 0.133 1.394 0.264 0.108 1.445 0.217 0.110 1.440 0.222 0.150 1.360 0.294 0.202 1.255 0.383
1 1/2" 1.900 0.224 1.452 0.487 0.183 1.534 0.408 0.151 1.599 0.343 0.122 1.656 0.281 0.125 1.650 0.288 0.155 1.590 0.351 0.212 1.476 0.465
2" 2.375 0.280 1.816 0.762 0.229 1.917 0.638 0.186 2.002 0.530 0.150 2.076 0.433 0.155 2.065 0.447 0.164 2.047 0.471 0.231 1.913 0.644
2 1/2" 2.875 0.339 2.198 1.116 0.277 2.321 0.935 0.226 2.424 0.777 0.179 2.516 0.628 0.215 2.445 0.744 0.215 2.445 0.744 0.293 2.290 0.982
3" 3.500 0.412 2.676 1.654 0.337 2.825 1.386 0.275 2.950 1.152 0.218 3.064 0.931 0.229 3.042 0.973 0.229 3.042 0.973 0.318 2.864 1.315
4" 4.500 0.530 3.440 2.734 0.434 3.633 2.291 0.353 3.793 1.904 0.281 3.939 1.538 0.254 3.991 1.403 0.251 3.998 1.387 0.357 3.786 1.923
5" 5.563 0.655 4.253 4.178 0.536 4.491 3.501 0.437 4.689 2.909 0.347 4.869 2.351 0.290 4.982 1.990 0.271 5.020 1.866 0.398 4.768 2.668
6" 6.625 0.780 5.064 5.926 0.638 5.348 4.966 0.520 5.585 4.126 0.413 5.799 3.334 0.315 5.995 2.581 0.297 6.031 2.440 0.458 5.709 3.669
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Fiber Optic
NextGen® Brand Indoor Cables 4
NextGen® Brand fiber optic
cables are optimized for any
premises application.
Applications: Premises cables
with 900
µm
tight buffer
constructions are built to
withstand the continuous
handling and difficult routing
typical of building backbones.
These fiber optic cables
emphasize flexibility, handling
and proper fiber termination
characteristics. This provides
reliable and simple installations
every time. These cables are
used for intrabuilding vertical
(backbone) and horizontal runs.
Range of Products: Includes the
manufacture of riser, plenum and
low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH)
cables. This includes distribution
designs as well as breakout style
cables. Fiber counts range up to
144 fibers.
Features: Premises cables have
an industry-standard 900
µm
tight buffer for termination to
connectors. The tight buffer
diameter is tightly controlled
to provide reliable, first-time
connections. Breakout cables
utilize 2.4 mm breakout
dimensions for rugged
environments and compatibility
with connectors. All fibers are
color-coded and subgrouped (if
necessary) for easy identification
for handling.
Index Page
Tight Buffer Distribution
Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen
(LSZH) Cable 23
Tight Buffer Distribution
Riser Cable 24
Tight Buffer Distribution
Plenum Cable 25
Tight Buffer Breakout
Riser Cable 26
Tight Buffer Breakout
Plenum Cable 27
Tight Buffer Distribution
Interlock Armored Riser Cable 28
Tight Buffer Distribution
Interlock Armored Plenum Cable 29
Ribbon Distribution
Plenum Cable 30
Fiber Optic Indoor Cables
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®
TIA 568 C.3
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–72 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod (above 12 fibers)
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• Flame-retardant LSZH compound
• Sequential footage markings*
• Orange jacket—multimode fibers
(except 10 Gbps)
• Aqua jacket—10 Gbps multimode fibers
• Yellow jacket—singlemode fibers
Features:
• Lightweight, flexible design simplifies
installation
• Tight buffer provides individual fiber
protection
• Tight buffered fibers are easy to handle
and strip for field connectorization
• Sub-units are numbered for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
850 lbs/in (1485 N/cm)
• Maximum Vertical Rise—1,640 ft (500 m)
Applications:
• Intrabuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• ETL Listed Type OFNR for installation
in vertical riser and general horizontal
applications when installed in
accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFNR
• CSA FT4
• TIA 568 C.3
• ICEA S-83-596
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
• GR-409
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
Tight Buffer Distribution Low-Smoke,
Zero-Halogen (LSZH) Cable
Type OFNR, CSA FT4
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0021PNZ 2 — 0.17 411 16 225 1000 65 290
XX0041PNZ 4 — 0.18 513 19 225 1000 65 290
XX0061PNZ 6 — 0.20 5 15 22 225 1000 65 290
XX0081PNZ 8 — 0.20 5 17 25 245 1090 70 310
XX0121PNZ 12 —0.23 621 31 320 1425 112 500
XX0181P1Z 18 30.47 12 84 125 600 2670 200 890
XX0241P1Z 24 40.53 13 92 137 800 3560 270 1201
XX0361P1Z 36 6 0.64 16 142 211 1000 4448 335 1490
XX0481P1Z 48 40.61 15 122 182 1000 4448 335 1490
XX0601P1Z 60 50.67 17 156 232 1200 5338 400 1780
XX0721P1Z 72 60.74 19 192 286 1500 6672 500 2224
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0121PNZ or BE0241P1Z
50 µm multimode, 12 or 24 fibers, tight buffer LSZH
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Typical Cross-Sections
P1Z ≥ 18 Fiber
LSZH Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Sub-Unit
Central Strength
Member
PNZ ≤ 12 Fiber
LSZH Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Indoor Cables Fiber Optic
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®
TIA 568 C.3
Tight Buffer Distribution Riser Cable
Type OFNR, CSA FT4
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod (P1R)
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
• Orange jacket—multimode fibers
(except 10 Gbps)
• Aqua jacket—10 Gbps multimode fibers
• Yellow jacket—singlemode fibers
Features:
• Lightweight, flexible design simplifies
installation
• Tight buffer provides individual fiber
protection
• Tight buffered fibers are easy to handle
and strip for field connectorization
• Sub-units are numbered for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
850 lbs/in (1485 N/cm)
• Maximum Vertical Rise —1,640 ft (500 m)
Applications:
• Intrabuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• ETL Listed Type OFNR for installation in
vertical riser and general horizontal
applications when installed in
accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFNR
• CSA FT4
• TIA 568 C.3
• ICEA S-83-596
• GR-409
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Option:
• Ripcord available on PNRs, comes as
standard on P1Rs
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0241PNR or BE0241P1R
50 µm multimode, 24 fibers, tight buffer distribution riser
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Typical Cross-Sections
P1R ≥ 18 Fiber
Flame-Retardant
Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Sub-Unit
Central Strength
Member
Ripcord
PNR ≤ 24 Fiber
Flame-Retardant
Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0021PNR 2 — 0.19 5 14 20 225 1000 65 290
XX0041PNR 4 — 0.20 5 16 23 225 1000 65 290
XX0061PNR 6 — 0.20 5 18 27 225 1000 65 290
XX0081PNR 8 — 0.22 6 20 30 245 1090 70 310
XX0101PNR 10 — 0.24 6 23 34 320 1425 112 500
XX0121PNR 12 — 0.25 6 24 36 320 1425 112 500
XX0181P1R 18 3 0.46 12 76 113 600 2670 200 890
XX0181PNR 18 — 0.33 8 45 67 320 1425 112 500
XX0241P1R 24 4 0.52 13 84 125 800 3560 270 1201
XX0241PNR 24 — 0.34 9 47 70 320 1425 112 500
XX0361P1R 36 6 0.65 17 152 226 1000 4448 335 1490
XX0481P1R 48 4 0.63 16 133 197 1000 4448 335 1490
XX0601P1R 60 5 0.69 17 155 231 1200 5338 400 1780
XX0721P1R 72 6 0.76 19 202 301 1500 6672 500 2224
XX0961P1R 96 8 0.89 23 289 430 2000 8896 670 2980
XX1201P1R 120 10 1.00 25 297 442 3000 13345 1000 4448
XX1441P1R 144 12 1.00 25 304 452 3000 13345 1000 4448
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Fiber Optic Indoor Cables
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®
TIA 568 C.3
Tight Buffer Distribution Plenum Cable
Type OFNP, CSA FT6
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod (P1D)
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound or
fluoropolymer
• Sequential footage markings*
• Orange jacket—multimode fibers
(except 10 Gbps)
• Aqua jacket—10 Gbps multimode fibers
• Yellow jacket—singlemode fibers
Features:
• Lightweight, flexible design simplifies
installation
• Tight buffer provides individual fiber
protection
• Tight buffered fibers are easy to handle
and strip for field connectorization
• Sub-units are numbered for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
850 lbs/in (1485 N/cm)
• Maximum Vertical Rise—1,640 ft (500 m)
Applications:
• Intrabuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• ETL Listed Type OFNP for installation in
ducts, plenums and other spaces used
as environmental air returns when
installed in accordance with NEC article
770.154 and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFNP
• CSA FT6
• TIA 568 C.3
• ICEA S-83-596
• GR-409
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Option:
• Ripcord available on PNUs, comes as
standard on P1Ds
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0021PNU 2 — 0.17 412 17 225 1000 65 290
XX0041PNU 4 — 0.18 514 20 225 1000 65 290
XX0061PNU 6 — 0.18 516 24 225 1000 65 290
XX0081PNU 8 — 0.21 518 27 245 1090 70 311
XX0121PNU 12 —0.22 623 34 320 1423 112 500
XX0181PNU 18 —0.31 842 63 320 1423 112 500
XX0241PNU 24 —0.32 845 67 320 1423 112 500
XX0361P1D 36 60.61 16 151 225 1000 4448 335 1490
XX0481P1D 48 40.58 15 135 200 1000 4448 335 1490
XX0601P1D 60 50.67 17 186 277 1000 4448 335 1490
XX0721P1D 72 60.73 19 217 323 1000 4448 335 1490
XX0961P1D 96 80.86 22 312 464 1500 6672 500 2224
XX1201P1D 120 10 0.96 24 374 556 1500 6672 500 2224
XX1441P1D 144 12 0.96 24 394 586 1500 6672 500 2224
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0241PNU or BE0361P1D
50 µm multimode, 24 or 36 fibers, tight buffer distribution plenum
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Typical Cross-Sections
P1D ≥ 36 Fiber
Flame-Retardant
Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Sub-Unit
Central Strength
Member
Ripcord
PNU ≤ 24 Fiber
Flame-Retardant
Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Indoor Cables Fiber Optic
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Tight Buffer Breakout Riser Cable
Type OFNR, CSA FT4
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–24 fibers
• 900 µm white tight buffer
• 2.4 mm jacketed sub-units, with overall
jacket color coding
Central Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
• Optional epoxy glass rod (BIR)
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
• Orange jacket—multimode fibers
(except 10 Gbps)
• Aqua jacket—10 Gbps multimode fibers
• Yellow jacket—singlemode fibers
Features:
• Rugged individual fiber protection
• Easily terminated with fiber sub-units
• Heavy-duty premises applications
• Sub-units are numbered for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
1000 lbs/in (1750 N/cm)
• Maximum Vertical Rise—1,640 ft (500 m)
Applications:
• Intrabuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• ETL Listed Type OFNR for installation in
vertical riser and general horizontal
applications when installed in
accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFNR
• CSA FT4
• TIA 568 C.3
• ICEA S-83-596
• GR-409
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
6 Fiber
Typical Cross-Section
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0021B3R 2 2 0.27 728 41 270 1200 110 490
XX0041B3R 4 4 0.31 837 54 450 2000 180 800
XX0061B3R 6 6 0.37 951 76 450 2000 180 800
XX0081B3R 8 8 0.43 11 71 106 600 2670 200 890
XX0121B3R 12 12 0.47 12 79 117 790 3515 270 1200
XX0181B3R 18 18 0.56 14 111 165 1000 4450 400 1780
XX0241B3R 24 24 0.65 16 153 228 1230 5470 450 2000
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0121B3R
50 µm multimode, 12 fibers, tight buffer breakout riser
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Outer Jacket
Core Separator Tape
2.4 mm Sub-Unit
900 µm Tight Buffer Fiber
Overall Strength Member
Central Strength Member
Ripcord
®
TIA 568 C.3
Fiber Optic Indoor Cables
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Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–48 fibers
• 900 µm white tight buffer
• 2.4 mm jacketed sub-units, with overall
jacket color coding
Central Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
• Optional epoxy glass rod (B1D)
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
• Orange jacket—multimode fibers
(except 10 Gbps)
• Aqua jacket—10 Gbps multimode fibers
• Yellow jacket—singlemode fibers
Features:
• Rugged individual fiber protection
• Easily terminated with fiber sub-units
• Heavy-duty premises applications
• Sub-units are numbered for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
850 lbs/in (1485 N/cm)
• Maximum Vertical Rise—1,640 ft (500 m)
Applications:
• Intrabuilding voice or data
communication backbones
• ETL Listed Type OFNP for installation
in ducts, plenums and other spaces
used as environmental air returns when
installed in accordance with NEC article
770.154 and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL and c(ETL) Listed Type OFNP
• CSA FT6
• TIA 568 C.3
• ICEA S-83-596
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
• GR-409
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
Tight Buffer Breakout Plenum Cable
Type OFNP, CSA FT6
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0021B3D 2 2 0.24 627 40 270 1200 110 490
XX0041B3D 4 4 0.28 733 49 450 2000 180 800
XX0061B3D 6 6 0.34 950 74 450 2000 180 800
XX0081B3D 8 8 0.40 10 72 107 600 2670 200 890
XX0121B3D 12 12 0.44 11 76 113 790 3515 270 1200
XX0181B3D 18 18 0.54 14 122 181 1000 4450 400 1780
XX0241B3D 24 24 0.63 16 171 254 1230 5470 450 2000
XX0361B3D 36 36 0.73 19 209 311 2000 8896 600 2669
XX0481B3D 48 48 0.84 21 261 388 2600 1156 5 780 3470
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0121B3D
50 µm multimode, 12 fibers, tight buffer breakout plenum
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
6 Fiber
Typical Cross-Section
Outer Jacket
Core Separator Tape
2.4 mm Sub-Unit
900 µm Tight Buffer Fiber
Overall Strength Member
Central Strength Member
Ripcord
®
TIA 568 C.3
Indoor Cables Fiber Optic
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Tight Buffer Distribution Interlock Armored Riser Cable
Type OFCR, CSA FT4
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Inner Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound
Armor:
• Interlock aluminum (-ILRA)
Outer Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
• Orange jacket—multimode fibers (except
10 Gbps)
• Aqua jacket—10 Gbps multimode fibers
• Yellow jacket—singlemode fibers
Features:
• Interlock armor provides outstanding
mechanical protection
• Interlock armor is flexible and easy to use
• Tight buffer provides individual fiber
protection
• Sub-units are numbered for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
1,500 lbs/in (2,627 N/cm)
Applications:
• Harsh premises environments requiring
heavy-duty protection
• ETL Type OFCR for installation in any
premises location when installed in
accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFCR
• CSA FT4
• TIA 568 C.3
• ICEA S-83-596
• GR-409
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Note:
Armored cable without an outer jacket
available upon request (-IL)
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
Typical Cross-Sections
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0021PNR-ILRA
2 — 0.52 13 85 126 550 2447 165 734
XX0041PNR-ILRA
4 — 0.53 14 91 136 550 2447 165 734
XX0061PNR-ILRA
6 — 0.53 14 94 140 550 2447 165 734
XX0121PNR-ILRA
12 — 0.53 14 100 149 550 2447 165 734
XX0241PNR-ILRA
24 — 0.67 17 144 214 550 2447 165 734
XX0241P1R-ILRA
24 4 0.87 22 238 354 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0361P1R-ILRA
36 6 0.99 25 360 536 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0481P1R-ILRA
48 4 0.99 25 330 491 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0601P1R-ILRA
60 5 1.04 26 364 542 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0721P1R-ILRA
72 6 1.09 28 422 628 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0961P1R-ILRA
96 8 1.24 32 543 808 1000 4448 335 1490
XX1201P1R-ILRA
120 10 1.39 35 584 826 1000 4448 335 1490
XX1441P1R-ILRA
144 12 1.39 35 555 869 1000 4448 335 1490
XX Denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0241PNR-ILRA or BE0241PNR-ILRA
50 µm multimode, 24 fibers, tight buffer distribution interlock armor riser
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Outer Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Interlock Armor
Inner Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Strength Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Filler
Inner Jacket
PNR-ILRA ≤ 24 Fiber
Outer Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Interlock Armor
Sub-Unit Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
Central Strength
Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Inner Jacket
P1R-ILRA ≥ 24 Fiber
®
TIA 568 C.3
Fiber Optic Indoor Cables
29
Tight Buffer Distribution Interlock Armored Plenum Cable
Type OFCP, CSA FT6
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 4–144 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Inner Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound
Armor:
• Interlock aluminum (-ILPA)
Outer Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
• Orange jacket—multimode fibers
(except 10 Gbps)
• Aqua jacket—10 Gbps multimode fibers
• Yellow jacket—singlemode fibers
Features:
• Interlock armor provides outstanding
mechanical protection
• Interlock armor is flexible and easy to use
• Tight buffer provides individual fiber
protection
• Sub-units are numbered for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
1,500 lbs/in (2,627 N/cm)
Applications:
• Harsh premises environments requiring
heavy-duty protection
• ETL Type OFCP for installation in any
premises location when installed in
accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFCP
• CSA FT6
• TIA 568 C.3
• ICEA S-83-596
• GR-409
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Note:
Armored cable without an outer jacket
available upon request (-IL)
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
Typical Cross-Sections
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0021PNU-ILPA
2 — 0.42 11 76 114 550 2447 165 734
XX0041PNU-ILPA
4 — 0.42 11 78 117 550 2447 165 734
XX0061PNU-ILPA
6 — 0.42 11 80 120 550 2447 165 734
XX0121PNU-ILPA
12 — 0.47 12 100 149 550 2447 165 734
XX0241PNU-ILPA
24 — 0.61 16 130 194 550 2447 165 734
XX0241PNU-ILPAS
24 4 0.70 18 136 202 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0361PNU-ILPAS
36 6 0.73 19 158 235 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0481PNU-ILPAS
48 4 0.80 20 209 311 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0601PNU-ILPAS
60 5 0.85 22 187 278 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0721PNU-ILPAS
72 6 0.95 24 273 406 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0961PNU-ILPAS
96 8 1.05 27 328 488 1000 4448 335 1490
XX1201PNU-ILPAS
120 10 1.10 28 372 554 1000 4448 335 1490
XX1441PNU-ILPAS
144 12 1.20 31 386 574 1000 4448 335 1490
XX Denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0241PNU-ILPA or BE0241PNU-ILPAS
50 µm multimode, 24 fibers, tight buffer distribution interlock armor plenum
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
PNU-ILPAS ≥ 24 Fiber
Outer Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Interlock Armor
Sub-Unit Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Inner Jacket
PNU-ILPA ≤ 24 Fiber
Outer Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Interlock Armor
Sub-Unit Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Strength Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Filler
Inner Jacket
®
TIA 568 C.3
Indoor Cables Fiber Optic
30
®
TIA 568 C.3
Ribbon Distribution Plenum Cable
Type OFNP, CSA FT6
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 4–12 fibers
• Inked fiber with acrylate coating
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
• Orange jacket—multimode fibers
(except 10 Gbps)
• Aqua jacket—10 Gbps multimode fibers
• Yellow jacket—singlemode fibers
Features:
• Compatible with MPO/MTP connectors
• Lightweight, flexible design simplifies
installation
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
In-Service -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
Applications:
• ETL listed type OFNP for installation in
ducts, plenum and other spaces used as
environmental air returns when installed
in accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFNP
• CSA FT6
• TIA 568 C.3
• GR-409
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0041RNP
4 0.195 x 0.095 4.95 x 2.41 8 12 110 490 65 290
XX0061RNP
6 0.195 x 0.095 4.95 x 2.41 8 12 110 490 65 290
XX0081RNP
8 0.195 x 0.095 4.95 x 2.41 8 12 110 490 65 290
XX0121RNP
12 0.195 x 0.095 4.95 x 2.41 8 12 110 490 65 290
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0121RNP
50 µm multimode, 12 fibers, tight buffer distribution ribbon plenum cable.
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Typical Cross-Section
Strength Member
Outer Jacket
Matrix Covering
Optic Fiber
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Fiber Optic
NextGen® Brand Indoor/Outdoor Cables 5
The concept, production and
application of indoor/outdoor fiber
optic cables has been a big part of
the NextGen® Brand product line
for more than a decade. As a leader
in easy-to-use, field-friendly fiber
optic cables, the indoor/outdoor
product line has been especially
well-known to users who appreciate
the features it provides.
Applications: Whether primarily for
indoor or outdoor use, we have an
impressive choice of products that
have the ability to route from either
a plenum or riser building space
to an outdoor run. This eliminates
the costly and space-consuming
transition point at the building
entrance and improves the system
loss budget. These cables are
most efficient when used to directly
connect equipment rooms (on any
floor) in different buildings or to
connect a manhole location to an
equipment room.
Range of Products:
Indoor/outdoor fiber optic
cables include loose tube (dry or
gel-filled) and tight buffer (900 µm)
designs. These are available in a
variety of configurations and jacket
types to cover riser and plenum
requirements for indoor cable
and the ability to be run in duct,
direct buried or aerial/lashed in
the outside plant. The following
catalog pages provide information
on proper interbuilding and
intrabuilding applications.
Features: These products reduce
the system cost by eliminating
splice points, simplifying cable
handling and gaining flexibility with
the choice of building entrances.
All cables meet appropriate NEC
requirements and are listed with
ETL. Tight buffer designs allow
direct termination of fibers with
industry-standard connectors and
techniques. Loose tube designs
provide more fiber protection in
harsh outdoor environments and
are readily spliced to existing
outside plant cables. Most indoor/
outdoor fiber optic cables utilize
Dry Water Block technology in
the cable core to protect the
fibers and provide fast, clean fiber
preparation.
Index Page
Loose Tube Single Jacket
Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen
(LSZH) Cable 32
Tight Buffer Distribution
Riser Cable 33
Tight Buffer Distribution
Plenum Cable 34
Tight Buffer Distribution
Interlock Armored Riser Cable 35
Tight Buffer Distribution
Interlock Armored Plenum Cable 36
Loose Tube Single Jacket
Riser Cable 37
Loose Tube Single Jacket
Plenum Cable 38
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Indoor/Outdoor Cables Fiber Optic
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• Loose tube gel-filled
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• Black UV-, moisture-resistant and
flame-retardant LSZH polymer
• Other colors available upon request
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Dry Water Block cable core for ease of
handling
• Loose tube gel-filled for maximum fiber
protection
• LSZH jacket for fire protection
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
150 lbs/in (263 N/cm)
• Maximum Vertical Rise—1,640 ft
(500 m)
Applications:
• Interbuilding and intrabuilding voice or
data communication backbones
• Installed in ducts, underground conduits
or aerial/lashed
• ETL Listed Type OFN/LS for installation
in cable trays and general horizontal
applications when installed in
accordance with NEC article
770.154 and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFN/LS
• ICEA S-104-696
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Loose Tube Single Jacket Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen
(LSZH) Cable
Type OFN/LS
Flame-Retardant
LSZH Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
Loose Tube
Fiber
Central Strength
Member
Dry Water Block
Material
Ripcord
36 Fiber
Typical Cross-Section
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0023M1Z 2 2 0.36 959 89 600 2670 200 890
XX0044M1Z 4 1 0.36 959 89 600 2670 200 890
XX0064M1Z 6 1 0.36 959 89 600 2670 200 890
XX0084M1Z 8 2 0.36 959 89 600 2670 200 890
XX0124M1Z 12 20.36 960 89 600 2670 200 890
XX0184M1Z 18 30.36 960 89 600 2670 200 890
XX0244M1Z 24 40.36 961 90 600 2670 200 890
XX0364M1Z 36 60.38 10 66 98 600 2670 200 890
XX0484M1Z 48 40.41 10 74 110 600 2670 200 890
XX0604M1Z 60 50.41 10 74 110 600 2670 200 890
XX0724M1Z 72 6 0.44 11 83 123 600 2670 200 890
XX0964M1Z 96 80.51 13 100 148 600 2670 200 890
XX1204M1Z 120 10 0.57 15 127 189 600 2670 200 890
XX1444M1Z 144 12 0.63 16 151 225 600 2670 200 890
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0244M1Z
Singlemode, 24 fibers, loose tube SJ LSZH
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
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Fiber Optic Indoor/Outdoor Cables
®
TIA 568 C.3
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod (A1R)
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• UV-resistant black jacket
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Dry Water Block cable core for fiber
protection
• Direct termination of connectors on tight
buffer
• Sub-units are numbered for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
850 lbs/in (1485 N/cm)
• Maximum Vertical Rise—1,640 ft (500 m)
Applications:
• Intrabuilding and interbuilding voice or
data communication backbones
• Outdoor use in ducts and underground
conduits
• ETL Listed Type OFNR for installation in
vertical riser and general horizontal
applications when installed in
accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFNR
• CSA FT4
• TIA 568 C.3
• ICEA S-104-696
• GR-409
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0021ANR.BK
2 — 0.19 514 20 300 1334 90 400
XX0041ANR.BK
4 — 0.20 5 16 24 320 1423 96 427
XX0061ANR.BK
6 — 0.20 6 18 27 320 1423 96 427
XX0081ANR.BK
8 — 0.22 6 20 30 320 1423 96 427
XX0101ANR.BK
10 —0.24 623 34 400 1780 120 534
XX0121ANR.BK
12 —0.25 624 36 400 1780 120 534
XX0181A1R.BK
18 30.47 12 79 118 750 3336 250 1112
XX0181ANR.BK
18 —0.33 845 67 320 1425 112 500
XX0241A1R.BK
24 40.53 13 86 128 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0241ANR.BK
24 —0.34 947 70 320 1425 112 500
XX0361A1R.BK
36 6 0.66 17 147 219 1300 5783 390 1735
XX0481A1R.BK
48 4 0.64 16 137 204 1300 5783 390 1735
XX0601A1R.BK
60 50.70 18 168 250 1500 6672 450 2002
XX0721A1R.BK
72 60.77 20 207 308 1900 8452 570 2535
XX0961A1R.BK
96 80.91 23 289 430 2000 8896 670 2980
XX1201A1R.BK
120 10 1.02 26 313 466 3000 13345 1000 4448
XX1441A1R.BK
144 12 1.02 26 314 467 3000 13345 1000 4448
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Tight Buffer Distribution Riser Cable
Type OFNR, CSA FT4
Typical Cross-Sections
A1R ≥ 18 Fiber
Flame-Retardant Jacket
Overall Strength Member
900 µm Tight Buffer Fiber
Sub-Unit
Central Strength Member
ANR ≤ 24 Fiber
Flame-Retardant
Jacket
Strength Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Filler
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0241ANR.BK or BE0241A1R.BK
50 µm multimode, 24 fibers, tight buffer distribution riser
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
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Indoor/Outdoor Cables Fiber Optic
Tight Buffer Distribution Plenum Cable
Indoor/Outdoor Dry Water Block, Type OFNP, CSA FT6
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
• Color-coding per TIA/IEIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod (above 12 fibers)
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• UV-resistant black jacket
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Dry Water Block cable core for fiber
protection
• Direct termination of connectors on
tight buffer
• Sub-units are numbered for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
850 lbs/in (1485 N/cm)
• Maximum Vertical Rise—1,640 ft (500 m)
Applications:
• Intrabuilding and interbuilding voice or
data communication backbones
• Outdoor use in ducts and underground
conduits
• ETL Listed Type OFNP for installation
in vertical riser and general horizontal
applications when installed in
accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFNP
• CSA FT6
• TIA 568 C.3
• ICEA S-104-696
• GR-409
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0021ANU.BK
2 — 0.17 411.7 17.4 300 1334 90 400
XX0041ANU.BK
4 — 0.18 513.7 20.4 320 1423 96 427
XX0061ANU.BK
6 — 0.18 516.0 23.8 320 1423 96 427
XX0081ANU.BK
8 — 0.19 518.0 26.8 320 1423 96 427
XX0101ANU.BK
10 —0.22 620.7 30.8 400 1780 120 534
XX0121ANU.BK
12 —0.22 622.7 33.8 400 1780 120 534
XX0181ANU.BK
18 —0.31 842.0 63 320 1423 112 500
XX0241ANU.BK
24 —0.32 845.0 67 320 1423 112 500
XX0361A1D.BK
36 60.61 16 151 225 1300 5783 390 1735
XX0481A1D.BK
48 40.58 15 135 200 1300 5783 390 1735
XX0601A1D.BK
60 50.67 17 186 277 1500 6672 450 2002
XX0721A1D.BK
72 60.73 19 217 323 1900 8452 570 2535
XX0961A1D.BK
96 80.86 22 312 464 2000 8896 670 2980
XX1201A1D.BK
120 10 0.96 24 374 556 2000 8896 670 2535
XX1441A1D.BK
144 12 0.96 24 394 586 2000 8896 670 2980
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
* Double jacket design
Typical Cross-Sections
A1D.BK ≥ 36 Fiber
Flame-Retardant Jacket
Overall Strength Member
900 µm Tight Buffer Fiber
Sub-Unit
Central Strength Member
ANU.BK ≤ 24 Fiber
Flame-Retardant
Jacket
Strength Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Filler
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0241ANU.BK or BE0361A1D.BK
50 µm multimode, 24 or 36 fibers, tight buffer distribution plenum
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
®
TIA 568 C.3
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Fiber Optic Indoor/Outdoor Cables
Tight Buffer Distribution Interlock Armored Riser Cable
Type OFCR, CSA FT4
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Overall Strength Member:
• Water-swellable aramid fiber yarn
Inner Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound
Armor:
• Interlock aluminum
Outer Jacket:
• UV-resistant black jacket
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Interlock armor provides outstanding
mechanical protection
• Interlock armor is flexible and easy to use
• Tight buffer provides individual fiber
protection
• Sub-units are numbered for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
1,500 lbs/in (2,627 N/cm)
Applications:
• Harsh premises environments requiring
heavy-duty protection
• Outdoor use in ducts and underground
conduits
• ETL Type OFCR for installation in any
premises location when installed in
accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFCR
• CSA FT4
• TIA 568 C.3
• ICEA S-104-696
• GR-409
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Note:
Armored cable without an outer jacket
available upon request (-IL)
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
Typical Cross-Sections
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0021ANR-ILRA
2 — 0.52 13 85 126 550 2447 165 734
XX0041ANR-ILRA
4 — 0.53 14 91 136 550 2447 165 734
XX0061ANR-ILRA
6 — 0.53 14 94 140 550 2447 165 734
XX0121ANR-ILRA
12 — 0.53 14 100 149 550 2447 165 734
XX0241ANR-ILRA
24 — 0.67 17 144 214 550 2447 165 734
XX0241A1R-ILRA
24 4 0.87 22 238 354 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0361A1R-ILRA
36 6 0.99 25 360 536 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0481A1R-ILRA
48 4 0.99 25 330 491 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0601A1R-ILRA
60 5 1.04 26 364 542 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0721A1R-ILRA
72 6 1.09 28 422 628 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0961A1R-ILRA
96 8 1.24 32 543 808 1000 4448 335 1490
XX1201A1R-ILRA
120 10 1.39 35 584 869 1000 4448 335 1490
XX1441A1R-ILRA
144 12 1.39 35 555 826 1000 4448 335 1490
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0241ANR-ILRA or BE0241A1R-ILRA
50 µm multimode, 24 fibers, tight buffer distribution interlock armor riser
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Outer Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Interlock Armor
Sub-Unit Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Strength Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Filler
Inner Jacket
ANR-ILRA ≤ 24 Fiber
Outer Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Interlock Armor
Sub-Unit Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
Central Strength
Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Inner Jacket
A1R-ILRA ≥ 24 Fiber
®
TIA 568 C.3
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®
TIA 568 C.3
ANU-ILPAS ≥ 24 Fiber
Outer Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Interlock Armor
Sub-Unit Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Flame-Retardant
Tape
Inner Jacket
Tight Buffer Distribution Interlock Armored Plenum Cable
Type OFCP, CSA FT6
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
ANU-ILPA ≤ 24 Fiber
Typical Cross-Sections
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0021ANU-ILPA
2 — 0.42 11 76 114 550 2447 165 734
XX0041ANU-ILPA
4 — 0.42 11 78 117 550 2447 165 734
XX0061ANU-ILPA
6 — 0.42 11 80 120 550 2447 165 734
XX0121ANU-ILPA
12 — 0.47 12 100 149 550 2447 165 734
XX0241ANU-ILPA
24 — 0.61 16 130 194 550 2447 165 734
XX0241ANU-ILPAS
24 2 0.70 18 136 202 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0361ANU-ILPAS
36 3 0.73 19 158 235 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0481ANU-ILPAS
48 4 0.80 20 209 311 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0601ANU-ILPAS
60 5 0.85 22 187 278 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0721ANU-ILPAS
72 6 0.95 24 273 406 1000 4448 300 1334
XX0961ANU-ILPAS
96 8 1.05 27 328 488 1000 4448 335 1490
XX1201ANU-ILPAS
120 10 1.10 28 372 554 1000 4448 335 1490
XX1441ANU-ILPAS
144 12 1.20 31 386 574 1000 4448 335 1490
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0241ANU-ILPA or BE0241A1D-ILPAS
50 µm multimode, 24 fibers, tight buffer distribution interlock armor plenum
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Outer Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Interlock Armor
Sub-Unit Flame-
Retardant Jacket
Strength Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
Filler
Inner Jacket
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 4–144 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Overall Strength Member:
• Water-swellable aramid fiber yarn
Inner Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound
Armor:
• Interlock aluminum
Outer Jacket:
• Flame-retardant compound
• UV-resistant black jacket
• Sequential footage markings*
Features:
• Interlock armor provides outstanding
mechanical protection
• Interlock armor is flexible and easy
to use
• Tight buffer provides individual fiber
protection
• Sub-units are numbered for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
1,500 lbs/in (2,627 N/cm)
Applications:
• Harsh premises environments requiring
heavy-duty protection
• Outdoor use in ducts and underground
conduits
• ETL Type OFCP for installation in any
premises location when installed in
accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFCP
• CSA FT6
• TIA 568 C.3
• ICEA S-104-696
• GR-409
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
Note:
Armored cable without an outer jacket
available upon request (-IL)
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
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Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• Dry loose tube with super-absorbent
polymer
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• UV-resistant black jacket
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
Options:
• Interlock steel or aluminum
(-ILR or -ILRA)
• Dry Water Block cable core for ease of
handling (gel tubes)
Features:
• Dry loose tube for ease of termination
• Riser rated for indoor applications
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
150 lbs/in (263 N/cm)
• Maximum Vertical Rise—1,640 ft (500 m)
Applications:
• Interbuilding and intrabuilding voice or
data communication backbones
• Installed in ducts, underground conduits
or aerial/lashed
• ETL Listed Type OFNR for installation
in vertical riser and general horizontal
applications when installed in
accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFNR
• CSA FT4
• ICEA S-104-696
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
For complete listing of all fiber counts offered, please contact your General Cable sales
representative.
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000' kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0023M1M-DT
2 2 0.36 952 78 600 2670 200 890
XX0044M1M-DT
4 1 0.36 953 79 600 2670 200 890
XX0064M1M-DT
6 1 0.36 953 80 600 2670 200 890
XX0084M1M-DT
8 2 0.36 952 78 600 2670 200 890
XX0124M1M-DT
12 20.36 952 78 600 2670 200 890
XX0184M1M-DT
18 30.36 952 77 600 2670 200 890
XX0244M1M-DT
24 40.36 951 76 600 2670 200 890
XX0364M1M-DT
36 60.38 958 86 600 2670 200 890
XX0484M1M-DT
48 4 0.42 11 64 96 600 2670 200 890
XX0604M1M-DT
60 5 0.42 11 62 92 600 2670 200 890
XX0724M1M-DT
72 6 0.45 11 75 112 600 2670 200 890
XX0964M1M-DT
96 80.57 15 109 162 600 2670 200 890
XX1444M1M-DT
144 12 0.69 18 169 251 600 2670 200 890
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Loose Tube Single Jacket Riser Cable
Type OFNR, CSA
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0124M1M-DT
Singlemode, 12 fibers, loose tube riser
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Outer Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
Loose Tube
Core Separator
Tape
Central Strength
Member
Filler
Ripcord
24 Fiber
Typical Cross-Section
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Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–144 fibers
• Dry loose tube with super-absorbent
polymer
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598 B
Central Strength Member:
• Epoxy/glass rod
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• Sequential footage markings*
Options:
• Interlock steel or aluminum
(-ILP or -ILPA)
• Dry Water Block cable core for ease of
handling (gel tubes)
Features:
• Loose tube plenum design provides
maximum cable route flexibility
• Dry loose tube for ease of termination
• Excellent chemical-resistant cable for
harsh industrial environments
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
150 lbs/in (263 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interbuilding and intrabuilding voice or
data communication backbones
• Install in ducts, underground conduits
or aerial/lashed
• ETL Listed Type OFNP for installation
in plenum airways and horizontal
applications when installed in
accordance with NEC article 770.154
and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFNP
• CSA FT6
• ICEA S-104-696
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
LOOSE
TUBES
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
XX0023M1D-DT
2 2 0.31 846 69 300 1334 100 445
XX0044M1D-DT
4 1 0.31 847 70 300 1334 100 445
XX0064M1D-DT
6 1 0.31 848 71 300 1334 100 445
XX0084M1D-DT
8 2 0.31 846 69 300 1334 100 445
XX0124M1D-DT
12 20.31 847 69 300 1334 100 445
XX0184M1D-DT
18 30.31 845 67 300 1334 100 445
XX0244M1D-DT
24 40.31 844 65 300 1334 100 445
XX0364M1D-DT
36 60.34 950 75 300 1334 100 445
XX0484M1D-DT
48 40.38 10 57 85 300 1334 100 445
XX0604M1D-DT
60 50.38 10 54 80 300 1334 100 445
XX0724M1D-DT
72 60.41 10 65 97 300 1334 100 445
XX0964M1D-DT
96 8 0.48 12 98 146 300 1334 100 445
XX1444H1D-DT*
144 12 0.69 18 179 266 300 1334 100 445
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
* Double jacket design
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
Loose Tube Single Jacket Plenum Cable
Type OFNP, CSA FT6
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ0124M1D-DT
Singlemode, 12 fibers, loose tube plenum
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
Outer Jacket
Overall Strength
Member
Loose Tube
Core Separator
Tape
Central Strength
Member
Filler
Ripcord
24 Fiber
Typical Cross-Section
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Fiber Optic
NextGen® Brand Interconnect Cables 6
Interconnect cables are used
in a variety of Fiber-To-The-
Desk (FTTD) and network
connection schemes. These
cables are constructed to easily
terminate with industry-standard
connectors such as the SC and
ST. To serve the new market
evolution into high-density
cabling and terminations, we
offer an extended cable product
line that is compatible with all
of the new connection systems,
such as MT-RJ, MTP, LC and
other Small Form Factor (SFF)
components.
Applications: Interconnect
cables are generally one- or
two-fiber cable constructions
for use in horizontal runs (Fiber-
To-The-Desk), as patchcords
in communication closets and
for OEM assemblies. These
cables are constructed to easily
terminate with industry-standard
connectors such as the SC
and the ST, as well as the new
generation of Small Form Factor
(SFF) connector designs.
Range of Products: Low fiber
count (≤2) cables with riser
(OFNR) or plenum (OFNP)
listings comprise this family
of cables.
Features: The interconnect
cables are constructed to
have the proper geometry to
mate with industry-standard
terminations. Generally, no
breakout or splitter kits are
required. The cables are very
small and flexible so that they
may be incorporated into high-
density cable management
systems.
Index Page
Tight Buffer 3.0 mm Simplex/Duplex
Riser and Plenum Cable 40
Tight Buffer 1.6 mm Simplex/Duplex
Riser Cable 41
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®
TIA 568 C.3
Tight Buffer 3.0 mm Simplex/Duplex Riser and Plenum Cable
Type OFNR, CSA FT4 and Type OFNP, CSA FT6
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 1 or 2 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• 3.0 mm unit diameters
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
• Orange jacket—multimode fibers
(except 10 Gbps)
• Aqua jacket—10 Gbps multimode fibers
• Yellow jacket—singlemode fibers
Features:
• Industry-standard design
• Ideal for interconnect and Fiber-To-The-
Desk (FTTD)
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
500 lbs/in (875 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interconnect design compatible with
connectors requiring 3.0 mm jacket
diameter
• Fiber-To-The-Desk (FTTD)
• ETL Listed Type OFNR for installation
in vertical riser and general horizontal
applications when installed in
accordance with NEC article
770.154 and 770.179
• ETL Listed Type OFNP for installation
in ducts, plenums and other spaces
used as environmental air returns when
installed in accordance with NEC article
770.154 and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFNR/OFNP
• CSA FT4, CSA FT6
• TIA 568 C.3
• GR-409
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Typical Cross-Section
Flame-Retardant Jacket
Overall Strength Member
900
µ
m Tight Buffer Fiber
Flame-Retardant Jacket
Overall Strength Member
900
µ
m Tight Buffer Fiber
Simplex
Duplex
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
Riser
XX0011SNR3.0
1 — 0.118 3.0 5.5 8.2 110 490 65 290
XX0021ZNR3.0
2 —
0.114 x 0.247 2.9 x 6.0
10.5 15.6 220 980 160 580
Plenum
XX0011SNU3.0
1 — 0.118 3.0 6.5 9.7 110 490 65 290
XX0021ZNU3.0
2 —
0.114 x 0.247 2.9 x 6.0
12.1 18.0 220 980 160 580
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
Zipcord
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0011SNU3.0 or BE0021ZNU3.0
50 µm multimode, one or two fibers
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
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Fiber Optic Interconnect Cables
Tight Buffer 1.6 mm Simplex/Duplex Riser Cable
Type OFNR, CSA FT4
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 1 or 2 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid fiber yarn
Jacket:
• 1.6 mm unit diameters
• Flame-retardant compound
• Sequential footage markings*
• Orange jacket—multimode fibers
(except 10 Gbps)
• Aqua jacket—10 Gbps multimode fibers
• Yellow jacket—singlemode fibers
Features:
• Compatible with LC connectors
• Ideal for interconnect and Fiber-To-The-
Desk (FTTD)
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -40˚C (-40˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
Installation 0˚C (+32˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F)
Operating -20˚C (-4˚F) to +70˚C (+158˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
20 X OD—Installation
10 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
150 lbs/in (263 N/cm)
Applications:
• Interconnect design compatible with LC
and other connectors requiring 1.6mm
jacket diameter
• Fiber-To-The-Desk (FTTD)
• ETL Listed Type OFNR for installation
in vertical riser and general horizontal
applications when installed in
accordance with NEC article
770.154 and 770.179
Compliances:
• ETL Listed Type OFNR
• CSA FT4
• RoHS Compliant Directive 2011/65/EU
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Hybrid designs (containing singlemode and multimode fiber) and composite designs
(containing copper conductors) are also available.
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm LBS/1000'kg/km LBS NLBS N
X X0 011SNR1.6
1 — 0.063 1.6 1.7 2.5 25 111 7.5 33
XX0021ZNR1.6
2 —
0.063 x 0.136 1.6 x 3.5
3.5 5.2 50 222 15.0 67
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Typical Cross-Section
Flame-Retardant Jacket
Overall Strength Member
900
µ
m Tight Buffer Fiber
Flame-Retardant Jacket
Overall Strength Member
900
µ
m Tight Buffer Fiber
Simplex
Duplex
Zipcord
Ordering Part Number Example
BE0011SNR1.6 or BE0021ZNR1.6
50 µm multimode, one or two fibers
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
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NextGen® Fiber Optic
Blolite® Blown Fiber Technology – 7
Revolutionizing Fiber Networks
Blown Fiber Technology
Blolite® Blown Fiber technology provides unparalleled flexibility in network design—anticipating
and facilitating future changes as the network evolves. The Blolite® System delivers the ultimate
fiber solution for backbone and Fiber-To-The-X (FTTX) applications. The best long-term choice
for your business, our Blown Fiber technology will continue to provide significant and measurable
time, cost and service benefits to the network throughout its life cycle.
How Does It Work?
Small, flexible, empty Microduct tubes are initially installed, and compressed air is then used to
blow the optical fiber through the Microducts. As a result of our material and design technology, our blown fiber system
offers the opportunity to install fiber through difficult runs and further distances where installation of traditional optical
fiber would be challenging and expensive. This enhanced feature sets our system apart from others available in today’s
market. Microduct eliminates potential damage to fibers during installation since empty Microducts are installed
initially, and fiber is blown in later.
Because the Blolite® System is based upon simultaneously blowing individual fibers into each Microduct, designers
have maximum flexibility regarding the number and type of fibers per Microduct. Color-coded fibers are typically
supplied on master spools and cut to length during the blowing process. If necessary, routes can even be reconfigured
on the fly during the installation process.
“Multiduct Distribution
Cabinet”
Outdoor Multiduct
Indoor Riser Multiduct
Indoor Plenum Multiduct
Blolite® Blown Fiber
Blolite® Blown
Optical Fiber System
“Duct/Fiber
Interconnect Center”
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Fiber Optic NextGen®
AIR VOLUME 100 LPM (3.5 CFM) 150 LPM (5.3 CFM)
NO. OF FIBERS 4 8 12 4 8 12
DUCT SIZE 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm
Semi-Tortuous 400 400 300 400 400 300
Non-Tortuous 500 500 400 500 500 400
DUCT SIZE 8 mm 8 mm 8 mm 8 mm 8 mm 8 mm
Semi-Tortuous 600 600 0 1000 1000 500
Non-Tortuous 1000 750 100 1000 1000 500
Note: The maximum distances stated above must not be exceeded.
NEXTGEN® BRAND BLOWABLE FIBER MAXIMUM BLOWING DISTANCE CAPABILITY
This technology is best suited to non-tortuous applications. Talk to your General Cable representative for more details.
“Pay as you grow” Deferred Investment
Future-proof your network by installing only the fiber you need today, reserving Microduct capacity for tomorrow’s
requirements. Design tactically to meet present needs, but build strategically for the long term. Pay as you grow.
Extraordinary Design Flexibility
The Blolite Blown Fiber System can adapt to any network architecture or topology changes over the life of your
network. Quickly and economically add new destinations, relocate routes, change fiber types and counts, reconfigure
LANs and add new services and technologies, as required. New sections of Microduct can be spliced to existing
Microduct with a simple push-fit connector.
Adaptable to Any Environment
Our Blolite technology is compatible with any network topology and nearly every local area network installation
environment. Moves, Adds and Changes (MACs) can be accomplished with minimal workplace disruption as your
network evolves and changes.
Installation Ease
Microduct tubing and simple push-fit connectors make building a network infrastructure simple. Blolite eliminates
potential damage from pulling and overstressing fiber optic cables, as well as resulting costs, delays or latent failures.
Point-to-point links, easily achieved with Blolite for situations in which conventional fiber optic cable would require
splices, mean lower attenuation, higher performance and increased system integrity.
Capability for Quick Recovery
Disaster recovery from physical damage to the cabling infrastructure with the Blolite System means days versus weeks,
resulting in minimal downtime and labor costs. Only the damaged section of Microduct is removed and replaced, then
within minutes, new optical fiber is blown in, then terminated. Much faster and a far less costly disaster recovery is one
of the many obvious benefits of the Blolite Blown Fiber System.
Improved Reliability
Because Microduct is installed empty, there is no risk of fiber damage during installation. Optical fibers are blown into
place, rather than pulled, with zero tensile stress on the fiber during the installation process. Because point-to-point
links are easily accommodated, fiber splice points can be eliminated, lowering attenuation and increasing system
performance and integrity.
Installation Cost Savings
Only two people are needed to blow in the optical fiber. Fiber terminations are typically quicker than with conventional
cable, since no time needs to be devoted to cable preparation. Additionally, termination and testing is simplified with no
dark fiber to contend with.
Blolite® Blown Fiber Maximum Blowing Distance Capability
The fiber blowing performance will be reduced for air sources
with a lower flow capability. The minimum flow rate recommended
is 100 LPM (3.5 CFM). The table at left reflects the reduced
performance achievable with a reduction in air source capability.
DEFINITIONS
SEMI-TORTUOUS: Up to 50 90° bends of the minimum bend
radius for the specified diameter tube cable over the maximum
installation distance in the table.
NON-TORTUOUS: Up to 20 90° bends of the minimum bend
radius for the specified diameter tube cable over the maximum
installation distance in the table.
AIR SOURCE REQUIREMENTS: General Cable recommends the
use of an air source capable of producing a constant pressure
of 10 BarG (145 PSI) with a minimum flow capacity of 150 LPM
(5.3 CFM) to achieve the maximum distances detailed in the
performance table at left.
The Blolite® Blown Fiber System Advantage
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NextGen® Fiber Optic
The Blolite® Blown Fiber System offers the highest quality of optical fiber from
Corning® in standard types of multimode 62.5/125 micron, 50/125 (1 Gb/s) or
50/125 (10 Gb/s), and singlemode 9/125, all with a special 485 micron blowable
coating and available in 12 colors. The fibers are stripped and terminated with
standard tools and compatible with standard fiber optic connectors.
Blowable Fiber
CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION: BL – 50 mm OM4 CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION: BE – 10 Gig – 50 mm OM3
708210 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) BLUE 707610 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) BLUE
708230 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) ORANGE 707620 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) ORANGE
708250 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) GREEN 707630 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) GREEN
708270 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) BROWN 707640 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) BROWN
708290 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) SLATE 707650 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) SLATE
708310 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) YELLOW 707660 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) YELLOW
708330 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) RED 707670 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) RED
708350 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) VIOLET 707680 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) VIOLET
708370 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) WHITE 707690 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) WHITE
708390 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) BLACK 707700 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) BLACK
708410 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) ROSE 707710 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) ROSE
708430 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 550 meters) AQUA 707720 MULTIMODE 50/125 (10 Gb/s, 300 meters) AQUA
CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION: CG – 62.5 mm OM1 CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION: AQ – SM OS2
705820 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 BLUE 705900 SINGLEMODE BLUE
705830 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 ORANGE 705910 SINGLEMODE ORANGE
705840 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 GREEN 705920 SINGLEMODE GREEN
705850 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 BROWN 705930 SINGLEMODE BROWN
705860 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 SLATE 705940 SINGLEMODE SLATE
705870 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 YELLOW 705950 SINGLEMODE YELLOW
705880 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 RED 705960 SINGLEMODE RED
705890 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 VIOLET 705970 SINGLEMODE VIOLET
707400 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 WHITE 707440 SINGLEMODE WHITE
707410 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 BLACK 707450 SINGLEMODE BLACK
707420 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 ROSE 707460 SINGLEMODE ROSE
707430 MULTIMODE 62.5/125 AQUA 707470 SINGLEMODE AQUA
NextGen® Brand Blowable 6 Fiber Bundles
CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
CG0006ABOF-BUN OM1 62.5m 6 Fiber Bundle
AP00064BOF-BUN SM 6 Fiber Bundle
BE00064BOF-BUN OM3 50m 6 Fiber Bundle
BL00064BOF-BUN OM4 50m 6 Fiber Bundle
Blown Fiber Products
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Fiber Optic NextGen®
Blown Fiber Microduct
Microducts are empty plenum and non-plenum tubes that provide a pathway/
conduit for blowing the fiber through the network. Up to 12 fibers or 3 bundles can
be installed simultaneously into each Microduct using our installation technique.
Microduct
CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
FC9700006 OC-5mm-OFNP
FC9700008 OC-5mm-OFNR
FC9700014 OC-8mm-OFNP
FC9700007 OC-8mm-OFNR
Blown Fiber Microduct and Multiduct
Blown Fiber Multiduct
Multiduct is a jacketed bundle of Microduct tubing available in 2-, 4-, 7- or 19-way configurations.
Multiduct cable is offered in plenum and non-plenum for indoor and dry duct outdoor installations
or in an armored direct buried configuration.
Plenum Rated Duct
CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
FC9700005
OC-2x5mm-OFNP
FC9700003
OC-4x5mm-OFNP
FC9700004
OC-7x5mm-OFNP
FC9700435
OC-2x8mm-OFNP
FC9700161
OC-4x8mm-OFNP
FC9700160
OC-7x8mm-OFNP
FC9700436
OC-5mm-OFNP-ILPA
FC9700437
OC-2x5mm-OFNP-ILPA
FC9700438
OC-4x5mm-OFNP-ILPA
FC9700439
OC-7x5mm-OFNP-ILPA
FC9700440
OC-8mm-OFNP-ILPA
FC9700441
OC-2x8mm-OFNP-ILPA
FC9700442
OC-4x8mm-OFNP-ILPA
FC9700443
OC-7x8mm-OFNP-ILPA
Riser Rated Duct
CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
FC9700009
OC-2x5mm-OFNR
FC9700010
OC-4x5mm-OFNR
FC9700011
OC-7x5mm-OFNR
FC9700013
OC-2x8mm-OFNR
FC9700012
OC-4x8mm-OFNR
FC9700015
OC-7x8mm-OFNR
FC9700444
OC-5mm-OFNR-ILRA
FC9700445
OC-2x5mm-OFNR-ILRA
FC9700446
OC-4x5mm-OFNR-ILRA
FC9700447
OC-7x5mm-OFNR-ILRA
FC9700448
OC-8mm-OFNR-ILRA
FC9700449
OC-2x8mm-OFNR-ILRA
FC9700450
OC-4x8mm-OFNR-ILRA
FC9700451
OC-7x8mm-OFNR-ILRA
Multiduct
Outdoor Duct
CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
FC9700016
OC-2x5mm-OSP
FC9700017
OC-4x5mm-OSP
FC9700018
OC-7x5mm-OSP
FC9700113
OC-19x5mm-OSP
FC9700019
OC-2x8mm-OSP
FC9700020
OC-4x8mm-OSP
FC9700021
OC-7x8mm-OSP
FC9700047
OC-19x8mm-OSP
Outdoor Direct Buried
CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
FC9700463
OC-4x8mm-OSP-DBS
FC9700464
OC-7x8mm-OSP-DBS
FC9700112
OC-19x8mm-DBS
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NextGen® Fiber Optic
Blown Fiber Connectors and Accessories
Blolite® Blown Fiber Connectors and Accessories
Simple push-fit connectors join the Microduct sections and extend the Microduct network to each destination.
A transparent center section of the connectors permits visual inspection to verify if the path is empty or populated
with optical fiber.
Straight Connector
Installation Equipment
Microduct Accessories
CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
77-7222 END CAPS 8MM
77-7223 END CAPS 5MM
77-7224 STRAIGHT CONN 5MM
77-7225 STRAIGHT CONN 8MM
77-7259 BULKHEAD CONN 5MM
77-7227 8MM>5MM REDUCER
77-7228 TEE CONN 5MM
77-7229 TEE CONN 8MM
77-7230 CONN PLUG 5MM
77-7231 CONN PLUG 8MM
707050 TUBE CUTTER
707060 TUBE CUTTER BLADES
706810 4-FIBER SPLITTER KIT
707600 12-FIBER SPLITTER KIT
Blolite® Blown Fiber Installation Equipment
The Blolite® Blown Fiber installation equipment kit (rental only) consists of an Air Supply Conditioning Unit (ACU)—
complete with filtration and air-drying units, and the Installation Module—a blowing head utilizing a mechanically
driven system to feed the fibers into the Microduct. A lightweight Tripod is the third component used to support the
Installation Module. The equipment operates on standard compressed air at safe, low pressures.
NextGen® Brand Fiber Installation Equipment
The NextGen® Brand fiber installation equipment is a revolutionary new unit capable of blowing both Blolite® Blown
Fiber or NextGen Blowable Fiber Bundles. This unique piece of equipment gives the installer the ability to use the Blown
Optical Fiber product best suited to the application: Blolite Blown Fiber for premise enterprise applications that contain
many bends and turns, or NextGen Blowable Fiber Bundles for applications that contain longer, straighter paths. The
convenience to use either Blown Optical Fiber technology with one machine allows the installer unparalleled flexibility.
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Fiber Optic Tactical Cable
Tactical Cable Fiber Specification and Combat Series 8
Reliability for Your Toughest Applications
General Cable’s tactical fiber optic cables are
designed, engineered, and manufactured to
specification for an extensive range of markets
in military, marine/oil rig, transit, utility, industrial,
TV camera, and other diverse applications.
Advance Performance
General Cable’s tactical fiber optic cables are lightweight and rugged
to withstand repeated flexing. The compact design allows for ease
of deployment and re-configuration. The UV- and flame-resistant
polyurethane jackets withstand even the harshest conditions,
resulting in mechanical, chemical, and weather resistance.
NOTE: Use the code in the
“Fiber Type” column to
replace the XX notation in the
catalog number shown on the
catalog page. This identifies
the fiber that will be provided
with the cable choice.
The fibers in all completed
cables are tested 100% at
the factory for attenuation,
and each fiber must meet
the minimum requirements
specified by the customer.
MULTIMODE FIBER SELECTION GUIDE
Characteristics:
62.5/125 PRODUCT FAMILY
UNITS
OM1
Type-CE
OM1
Type-CK
Maximum Finished Cable
Attenuation Coefficient
@850 nm 3.5 3.5 dB/km
@1300 nm 1.0 1.0 dB/km
Overfill Launch Bandwidth
@850 nm 200 200 MHz.km
@1300 nm 500 500 MHz.km
Laser Bandwidth
@850 nm 220 200 MHz.km
Gigabit Ethernet Link
Length (1 Gbps)
1000 BASE-SX (850 nm) 300 300 meters
1000 BASE-LX (1300 nm) 550 550 meters
10 Gigabit Ethernet
Length (10 Gbps)
10G BASE-SR (850 nm) 33 33 meters
Coating
—500 500 microns
QPL
—No Yes —
OPTICAL FIBER CODE GUIDE
Fiber Type General
Cable Description
500 mm Coated SM AE ITU-T G.652.D
500 mm Coated SM, QPL AK ITU-T G.652.D
500 mm Coated, 62.5 MM CE 1 Gb/s _< 300 m at 850 nm, OM1
1 Gb/s _< 550 m at 1300 nm
500 mm Coated, 62.5 MM, QPL CK 1 Gb/s _< 300 m at 850 nm, OM1
1 Gb/s _< 550 m at 1300 nm
SINGLEMODE FIBER SELECTION GUIDE
FIBER
DESCRIPTION
FIBER
TYPE
TYPICAL
ATTENUATION (dB/km)
GIGABIT ETHERNET
DISTANCE (METERS)
10 GIGABIT ETHERNET
DISTANCE (METERS) COATING QPL
1310 nm 1383 nm 1550 nm 1625 nm 1310 nm 1310 nm 1550 nm microns
Singlemode - Tight Buffer
500 m SM AE 1.00 –1.00 –10,000 5,000 30,000 500 No
500 m SM QPL AK 1.00 –1.00 –10,000 5,000 30,000 500 Yes
1 Gbps Link Lengths @ 850 nm
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Distance (meters)
OM1, 62.5 micron TYPE - CE
OM1, 62.5 micron TYPE - CK
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 500 550 600
OM1, 62.5 micron TYPE - CE
OM1, 62.5 micron TYPE - CK
Distance (meters)
10 Gbps Link Lengths @ 850 nm
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Tactical Cable Fiber Optic
Tactical Breakout Cable
Product Construction:
Fiber:
• 2–12 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598B
• 2.0 mm jacketed sub-units
Central Strength Member:
• Aramid yarn
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid yarn
Jacket:
• Black polyurethane
• Sequential footage markings*
• Optional matte finish
Features:
• Rugged individual fiber protection
• Easy-to-terminate sub-units
• Heavy-duty field applications
• Designed to military standards
• Color-coded units for identification
Performance:
• Temperature:
Storage -70˚C (-94˚F) to +85˚C (+185˚F)
Operating -55˚C (-67˚F) to +85˚C (+185˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
16 X OD—Installation
8 X OD—In-Service
• Maximum Crush Resistance:
251 lbs/in (440 N/cm)
EIA/TIA-455-41
• Impact Resistance:
200 impacts
EIA/TIA-455-25
• Flex Resistance:
2000 cycles
EIA/TIA-455-104
Applications:
• Military tactical field use and commercial
applications in re-deployable
communication systems
• TV camera applications
• Mining and harsh environments needing
mechanical and chemical resistance
* Sequential meter markings available
upon request
Flame-Retardant
Jacket
Overall
Strength Member
900 µm Tight Buffer Fiber
2.0 mm Sub-Unit
Central Strength Member
6 Fibers
Typical Cross-Section
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NO. OF
SUB-
UNITS
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm
LBS/1000'
kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0021B3C 2 2 0.260 6.6 20 29 450 2002 149 663
XX0041B3C 4 4 0.290 7.4 24 36 450 2002 149 663
XX0061B3C 6 6 0.340 8.6 29 43 450 2002 149 663
XX0081B3C 8 8 0.390 10.0 36 54 700 3114 231 1028
XX0101B3C 10 10 0.450 11.4 46 68 900 4003 300 1334
XX0121B3C 12 12 0.480 12.2 52 78 1100 4893 360 1601
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of this catalog.
Ordering Part Number Example
AP0041B3C
Singlemode, 4 fibers, tactical breakout
Please see pages 4 and 5 for a complete guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
NextGen® Brand’s Combat Series™ tactical
fiber optic cables are designed, engineered
and manufactured to specification for
military applications.
Combat Series tactical fiber optic cables are
lightweight and rugged to withstand repeated flexing.
The compact design allows for ease of deployment
and re-configuration. The UV- and flame-resistant
polyurethane jackets withstand even the harshest
conditions, resulting in mechanical, chemical and
weather resistance.
General Cable’s NextGen Brand Combat Series contains
a jacketing compound, HydroGuardTM, which is fully
water-resistant for ultimate protection.
General Cable also offers a broad range of fiber optic
cable constructions for every application. NextGen
Brand fiber optic cables meet today’s performance
expectations while setting the standards for tomorrow.
Whatever
the demand,
NextGen®
delivers.
Reliability For Your Toughest Applications
Advanced Performance
Combat Series™ Military Tactical Distribution Cable TFOCA & TFOCA-II®
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Tactical Cable Fiber Optic
CATALOG
NUMBER
FIBER
COUNT
NOMINAL CABLE
DIAMETER
NOMINAL CABLE
WEIGHT
MAXIMUM TENSILE LOAD
INSTALLATION IN-SERVICE
IN mm
LBS/1000'
kg/km LBS N LBS N
XX0021GNC 2 0.228 5.8 20 30 400 1800 130 578
XX0041GNC
4
0.228 5.8 20 30 400 1800 130 578
XX denotes glass type.
A complete listing of NextGen® Brand glass types is specified on page 3 of the Fiber Optics catalog.
Typical Cross-Section
4 Fibers
Overall Strength
Member
900 µm Tight
Buffer Fiber
500 µm Acrylate-
Coated Fiber
Flame-Retardant
Jacket
PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION:
Fiber:
• 2 or 4 fibers
• 900 µm tight buffer, overlaid on a
500 µm acrylate-coated fiber
• Color-coding per TIA/EIA 598B
• Type CK includes QPL-certified glass
Overall Strength Member:
• Aramid yarn
Jacket:
• Black matte flame-retardant polyurethane
• Black UV- and moisture-resistant
HydroGuardTM
• Sequential footage markings
• Sequential meter markings available
upon request
FEATURES:
• Patent-pending HydroGuardTM jacket
• Lightweight, rugged
• Withstands repeated flexing
• Compact design for ease of deployment
• Excellent mechanical protection for
the fibers
• Designed to military standards
PERFORMANCE:
• Temperature:
Storage -55˚C (-67˚F) to +85˚C (+185˚F)
Operating -46˚C (-51˚F) to +71˚C (+140˚F)
• Minimum Bend Radius:
16 X OD—Installation
8 X OD—In-Service
COMPLIANCES:
• Tested to CECOM A3159879
Revision D Standard
APPLICATIONS:
• Military tactical field applications in
re-deployable communication systems
ORDERING
Part Number Example:
62.5 mm multimode, 4 fibers,
tactical distribution
Please see pages 4 and 5 of the
Fiber Optics catalog for a complete
guide on part number selection and
ordering information.
FIBER OPTICS
CE0041GNC
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Fiber Optic
Technical Information 9
The complexity of today’s
telecommunications, voice
and data transmissions has
generated an increasing demand
for more technical information.
In the current business world,
customer service representatives,
engineers, distributors and
end-users do not have the time
to search for answers to their
technical questions.
We have included a limited
technical section to help
simplify these decisions and
enable our customers to more
expeditiously locate the
products needed and answer
product-specific questions.
For additional technical
information, please contact
your sales representative or our
customer service department.
Index Page
Glossary 52-55
NEC and CSA Fire
Resistance Levels 56
Color Coding Charts 57
Conversion Table and
Reel Dimensions 58
Part Number Index 59-60
52
Technical Information Fiber Optic
Absorption: Physical phenomenon that
attenuates light traveling in fibers
by converting it into heat, thereby
raising the fiber’s temperature.
Absorption results from impurities
and defects in the glass structure.
Acceptance Angle: The half-angle of the
cone within which all incident light
is totally internally reflected by the
fiber core. For graded index fibers,
acceptance angle is a function of
position on the entrance face of the
core.
Adapter: A mechanical media termination
device designed to align and join
fiber optic connectors. Often
referred to as a coupling, bulkhead,
or interconnect sleeve.
Amplitude: Height of a waveform that
represents signal strength.
Analog: A format that uses continuous
physical variables such as voltage
amplitude or frequency variations to
transmit information.
Angle of Incidence: The angle between
an incident ray and the normal to a
reflecting surface.
Angle of Refraction: Angle formed
between a refracted ray and the
normal to the surface. This angle lies
in a common plane with the angle of
incidence.
Aramid Yarn: Strength elements that
provide tensile strength, support
and additional protection of fiber
bundles. It is commonly referred to
as Kevlar (a DuPont trademark).
Armor: Protective covering, usually
metal, used underneath plastic
jackets to provide additional
environmental protection in harsh
environments.
Attenuation: Loss of signal strength
between points. Usually measured
in decibels per a unit length (e.g.,
dB/km).
Backbone: The main portion of network
cabling connecting equipment
rooms or communications closets.
These cables often have the largest
number of fibers and/or the longest
continuous cable runs.
Backscattering: The scattering of light
in a direction opposite to the original
one.
Bandwidth: A characterization of the
information-carrying capacity of
a multimode optical fiber. It is
expressed in terms of frequency and
is often normalized to a unit length
(e.g., MHz-km).
Bend Loss: A form of increased
attenuation in a fiber that results
from bending a fiber around a
restrictive curvature (a macrobend)
or from minute distortions in the
fiber (microbends).
Bend Radius: Radius of curvature that a
fiber can bend without breaking.
Breakout: Multifiber cable constructed
in the tight buffered design with
individually jacketed fibers. Design-
ed for ease of connectorization and
rugged applications for intra- or
interbuilding requirements.
Buffer: Coating used to protect optical
fiber from physical damage. Types
include tight buffer (indoor) or loose
tube (outdoor).
Bundle: Several individual fibers
contained within a single jacket or
buffer tube. Also a group of buffered
fibers distinguished in some fashion
from another group in the same
cable core.
Cable Assembly: Optical fiber cable that
has connectors installed on one or
both ends.
Cable Bend Radius: The radius that
a fiber can be bent before risking
increased attenuation or fiber
breaks.
Central Member: A material located in
the middle of a cable that provides
extra strength and anti-buckling
properties.
Chromatic Dispersion: Spreading of a
light pulse caused by the difference
in refractive indices at different
lengths.
Cladding: Dielectric material surrounding
the core of an optical fiber.
Coating: Material put on a fiber during
the drawing process for mechanical
protection.
Conduit: Pipe or tubing through which
cables can be pulled and housed.
Connector: A passive device attached
at the end of a fiber to couple light
from a transmitter to a receiver or
between two fibers.
Connector Return Loss: Amount of
power reflected from the connector
to connector interface, typically
expressed in decibels.
Core: Central region of an optical fiber
through which light is transmitted.
Core Eccentricity: Measure of the
displacement of the center of the
core relative to the cladding center.
Core Ellipticity: Measure of the non-
roundness of the core.
Coupling Efficiency: Efficiency of
optical power transfer between two
components.
Coupling Loss: Power loss suffered
when coupling light from one optical
device to another.
Critical Angle: Smallest angle at which
a meridional ray may be totally
reflected within a fiber at the core-
cladding interface.
Crosstalk: Phenomenon of unwanted
light transfer between fibers.
CSA: Abbreviation for Canadian
Standards Association.
Decibel (dB): Standard unit used to
express the magnitude of signal gain
or loss.
Dielectric: Any non-metallic, non-
conductive material.
Diffraction: Phenomenon that results
when light passes by an opaque
edge or through an opening,
generating weaker secondary
wavefronts. These secondary
wavefronts interfere with the primary
wavefronts, as well as with each
other, to form various patterns.
Digital: Data format that uses two
physical levels, ones and zeros,
to transmit information.
Glossary
53
Fiber Optic Technical Information
Dispersion: Spread of the signal delay
in an optical waveguide. It consists
of various components: modal
dispersion, material dispersion and
waveguide dispersion. As a result of
the dispersion, an optical waveguide
acts as a low-pass filter for the
transmitted signals.
Duplex: Referring to a type of data
transmission, either half or full.
Half duplex permits only one-way
communication. Full duplex allows
simultaneous two-way transmission.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI):
Flowing currents generate magnetic
fields. Depending on the strength
and proximity, these magnetic fields
can induce unwanted current in
nearby conductive media, negatively
affecting signal transfer.
End Finish: Quality of the surface at
an optical fiber’s end, commonly
described as mirror, mist, hackle,
chipped, cracked or specified by
final grit size used in polishing.
ETL: Abbreviation for Edison Testing
Laboratory, which is a division of
Intertek Group plc. ETL specializes
in electrical product testing, EMC
testing and benchmark performance
testing.
FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface):
A standard for a 100 Mbs fiber optic
area network.
Fiber: Any filament or fiber made of
dielectric materials that guides light.
Fiber Channel: A high speed point-to-
point, ANSI Optical Communications
Standard that supports data transfer
rates up to 1,062.5 Mbs (1 Gps).
Fiber Cleaving: Controlled fracture of an
optical fiber along a crystalline plane
which results in a smooth surface.
Fiber Optics: Branch of optical
technology dealing with the
transmission of radiant power
through fibers made of transparent
materials such as glass, fused silica
or plastic.
FOTP: Abbreviation for fiber optic test
procedures, which are defined in
TIA/EIA Publication Series 455.
Frequency: Number of cycles per unit of
time, measured in Hertz (Hz).
Fusion Splice: Splice accomplished by
the application of localized heat
sufficient to fuse or melt the ends of
two lengths of optical fiber, forming
a continuous single fiber.
Gigabit: One billion bits of information.
Gigahertz (GHz): One billion Hertz.
Graded-Index Fiber: An optical fiber
core that has a nonuniform index of
refraction. The core is composed of
concentric rings of glass, which have
refractive indices that decrease from
the center axis. The refractive index
is changed in a systematic way from
the center to the edges in order to
decrease modal dispersion.
Hertz: Measurement unit of frequency.
Hybrid Cable: A fiber optic cable
containing two or more different
types of fiber (e.g., multimode and
singlemode).
Index of Refraction: The ratio of light
velocity in a vacuum to its velocity in
a given transmission medium.
Infrared (IR): The range of electromagnetic
wavelengths between the visible
part of the spectrum (750nm) and
microwaves (30µm).
Insertion Loss: The attenuation caused
by insertion of an optical component
such as a connector, splice or
coupler.
Intensity: Irradiance.
Interbuilding: Between buildings.
Intrabuilding: Within a building.
Jumper: Fiber optic cable that has
connectors terminated on both ends.
KPSI: Abbreviation used to denote a
measurement unit of thousands of
pounds per square inch. Commonly
used in the fiber proof test tensile
strength measurement.
Kevlar: DuPont trade name for aramid
material (see Aramid Yarn).
Kilometer: Unit of measure for length
equal to 1000 meters and about
3,281 feet.
Laser: A device which produces a
narrow band of light and is used as
a transmitting device for light signals
traveling along optical fibers. Laser
is an acronym for Light Amplification
by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Launch Angle: Angle between the
propagation direction of the incident
light and the optical axis of an
optical waveguide.
LED: Acronym for Light Emitting Diode.
It is a semiconductor device that
emits incoherent light from a p-n
junction (when biased with an
electrical current).
Light: In the laser and optical
communications fields, the portion
of the electromagnetic spectrum that
can be handled by the basic optical
techniques used for the visible
spectrum extending from the near
ultraviolet region of approximately
0.3 micron, through the visible region
and into the mid-infrared region of
about 30 microns.
Light Diffusion: Scattering of light by
reflection or transmission. Diffuse
reflection results when light strikes
an irregular surface such as a
frosted window or coated light bulb.
Light Emitting Diode: See LED.
Lightwaves: Electromagnetic waves in
the region of optical frequencies.
The term “light” was originally
restricted to radiation visible to
the human eye, with wavelengths
between 400 and 700nm. However,
it has become customary to refer
to radiation in the speed regions
adjacent to visible light as “light”
to emphasize the physical and
technical characteristics they have in
common with visible light.
Loose Tube: Type of cable design in
which coated fibers are encased in
buffer tubes offering excellent fiber
protection and segregation. Mainly
used in outdoor cable types.
MDPE: Acronym for Medium Density
Polyethylene. MDPE is a form of
polyethylene commonly used as a
jacketing material for outdoor fiber
optic cables (see PE).
Glossary
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Technical Information Fiber Optic
Macrobending: Macroscopic axial
deviations of a fiber from a straight
line.
MegaHertz: One million Hertz.
Microbending: Curvatures of the fiber
which involve axial displacements
a few micrometers and spatial
wavelengths of a few millimeters.
Microbends cause loss of light
and consequently increase the
attenuation of the fiber.
Micrometer (µm): One millionth of a
meter or a micron. Conventional unit
of measurement for optical fibers.
Micron: See Micrometer.
Modal Dispersion: Pulse spreading
due to multiple light rays traveling
different distances and speeds
through an optical fiber.
Mode: A term used to describe an
independent light path through a
fiber, as in multimode or singlemode.
Mode Field Diameter (MFD): The
diameter of optical energy in a
singlemode fiber. Because the MFD
is greater than the core diameter,
MFD replaces core diameter as a
practical parameter.
Monochromatic: Consisting of a single
wavelength. In practice, radiation is
never perfectly monochromatic but,
at best, displays a narrow band of
wavelengths.
Multimode Fiber: An optical waveguide
in which light travels in several modes.
Typical core and cladding sizes are
50 µm/125 µm and 62.5 µm/125 µm.
Multiplex: Combining two or more
signals into a single bit stream that
can be individually recovered.
Nanometer: One billionth of a meter (nm).
National Electric Code (NEC): Defines
building flammability requirements
for indoor cables.
Numerical Aperture (NA): Measure
of the range of angles of incident
light transmitted through a fiber.
Depends on the differences in index
of refraction between the core and
the cladding. (The number that
expresses the light-gathering ability
of a fiber.)
Optical Return Loss (ORL): The ratio,
expressed in decibels, of optical
power reflected by a component
or an assembly to the optical
power incident on a component or
assembly that is induced into a link
or system.
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
(OTDR): An instrument used
to measure the transmission
performance of optical fibers.
Optical Transmitter: See Transmitter.
Optical Waveguide: Dielectric waveguide
with a core consisting of optically
transparent material of low
attenuation (usually silica glass) and
with cladding consisting of optically
transparent material of lower
refractive index than that of the
core. It is used for the transmission
of signals with lightwaves and is
frequently referred to as a fiber. In
addition, there are some optical
components, such as laser diodes,
which are referred to as optical
waveguides.
PE: Abbreviation used for polyethylene.
Polyethylene is a type of plastic,
commonly used as a jacketing
material for outside plant cables,
that possesses good mechanical
properties including good moisture
resistance. However, it is very
flammable and not suitable for
indoor jacketing applications.
PVC: Abbreviation used for polyvinyl
chloride. Polyvinyl chloride is a
plastic material that is widely used
as a jacketing material in indoor
cables.
PVDF: Abbreviation denoting
polyvinylidene fluoride, a
fluoropolymer plastic material often
used as a jacket in plenum cables,
especially in larger fiber count
cables.
Pigtail: A fiber optic connector that
is terminated to one end of an
optical fiber cable. A short length of
optical fiber, permanently fixed to a
component, used to couple power
between the component and a
transmission fiber.
Plenum: The air handling space such as
that found above drop-ceiling tiles
or in raised floors. It is also the most
stringent fire code rating for indoor
cables.
Plenum Cable: A cable that meets
the most stringent flammability
and smoke-generating test and is
suitable for installation in a plenum
area without a conduit.
Power: The rate at which energy is
transferred.
Preform: A glass structure from which
an optical fiber waveguide can be
drawn.
Primary Coating: The plastic coating
applied directly to the cladding
surface of the fiber during
manufacture to preserve the integrity
of the surface.
Receiver: A detector and electronic
circuitry to change optical signals
into electrical signals.
Reflection: The abrupt change in
direction of a light beam at an
interface between two dissimilar
media so that the light beam
returns into the media from which it
originated.
Refraction: The bending of a beam
of light at an interface between
two dissimilar media or in a
medium whose refractive index is
a continuous function of position
(graded index medium).
Refractive Index: The ratio of the
velocity of light in a vacuum to that
in an optically dense medium.
Repeater: In an optical-fiber
communication system, an
optoelectronic device or module that
receives an optical signal, converts
it to electrical form, amplifies it (or in
the case of a digital signal, reshapes,
retimes or otherwise reconstructs it)
and retransmits it in optical form.
Riser: Pathways for indoor cables that
pass between floors. It is normally a
vertical shaft or space. A riser cable
rating indicates good flammability
characteristics, but not necessarily
low smoke as in a plenum type.
Glossary
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Fiber Optic Technical Information
Scattering: Property of glass that causes
light to deflect from the fiber and
contributes to optical attenuation.
Simplex: Transmission in only
one direction. Generally a
communications system or device
capable of transmission in one
direction only.
Singlemode Fiber: Optical fiber with
a small core diameter (typically 9
µm) in which only a singlemode,
the fundamental mode, is capable
of propagation. This type of fiber is
particularly suitable for wideband
transmission over large distances,
since its bandwidth is limited only by
chromatic dispersion.
Source: A light emitter, either an LED or
laser diode, in a fiber optic link; a
device that when properly driven will
produce information-carrying optical
signals.
Spectral Bandwidth: The difference
between wavelengths at which the
radiant intensity of illumination is half
its peak intensity.
Speed of Light: 186,000 miles per
second.
Splice: A permanent joint between two
optical waveguides.
ST® Connector: Type of connector used
on fiber optic cable utilizing a spring-
loaded twist-and-lock coupling
similar to the BNC connectors used
with coaxial cabling.
Step Index Fiber: A fiber having a
uniform refractive index within
the core and a sharp decrease in
refractive index at the core/cladding
interface.
Strength Member: Part of a fiber optic
cable composed of aramid yarn,
steel strands or fiberglass filaments
that increase the tensile strength of
the cable.
Tight Buffer: Type of cable construction
whereby each glass fiber is
tightly buffered by a protective
thermoplastic coating to a diameter
of 900 µm. Increased buffering
provides ease of handling and
connectorization.
Time-Division Multiplex (TDM): The
process or device by which more
than one signal can be sent over
a single channel by using different
time intervals for the different
signals. This may be done by varying
the pulse duration, pulse amplitude
and pulse position.
Total Internal Reflection: The total
reflection that occurs when light
strikes an interface at angles of
incidence greater than the critical
angle.
Transmitter: A driver and a source used
to change electrical signals into
optical signals.
UL: Abbreviation for Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., a non-profit
organization that rates fiber
optic cables according to their
flammability characteristics. (See
Plenum and Riser.)
VCSEL (Vertical Cavity Surface
Emitting Laser): A specialized
laser diode used in fiber optic
communications to improve
efficiency and increase data speeds.
These devices emit energy at
850 nm and 1300 nm. The VCSEL
emits a narrow, more nearly circular
beam than traditional light emitting
diodes (LEDs) or laser diodes, which
makes it easier to get the energy
from the device into an optical fiber.
Wavelength: The distance, measured
in the direction of propagation,
of a repetitive electrical pulse or
waveform between two successive
points that are characterized by the
same phase of vibration.
Zero-Dispersion Wavelength:
Wavelength at which the chromatic
dispersion of an optical fiber is zero.
Occurs when waveguide dispersion
cancels out material dispersion.
Glossary
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Communications wire and cable for premise
installations are in accordance with Article 770, and
other applicable parts of the National Electrical Code
(NEC), latest issue. Communications wire and cables
for Canada are in accordance with the harmonized
Canadian Standard Association C22.2 No. 214,
Underwriters Laboratories UL 444, latest issue.
Plenum
Riser
General Purpose
OFNP OFCP
OFNR OFCR
OFNG OFN OFCG OFC
A B Cable A may be used in place of cable B
Nonconductive Conductive
CABLE MARKING TYPE
OFNP Nonconductive optical fiber
plenum cable
OFCP Conductive optical fiber
plenum cable
OFNR Nonconductive optical fiber
riser cable
OFCR Conductive optical fiber
riser cable
OFNG Nonconductive optical fiber
general-purpose cable
OFCG Conductive optical fiber
general-purpose cable
OFN Nonconductive optical fiber
general-purpose cable
OFC Conductive optical fiber
general-purpose cable
FIRE RESISTANCE LEVEL TEST REQUIREMENT NEC ARTICLE
770
(Highest) Plenum Cables
NFPA-262 (Steiner tunnel)
CSA-FT6 (Steiner tunnel)
OFNP
OFCP
Riser Cables
Multiple Floors
UL-1666 (Vertical Shaft)
CSA-FT4 (Vertical Tray)
OFNR
OFCR
General Purpose Cables
UL-1581 (Vertical Tray)
CSA-FT4 (Vertical Tray)
OFNG OFN
OFCG OFC
Notes 1. Cables with a higher fire resistance level may be substituted for those with a lower fire
resistance level.
2. Non-fire rated outside plant telephone cables may not run outside of a rigid metal
conduit more than 50 feet from the point of entrance into a building.
3. Per the latest NEC issue, listed optical fiber cables are permitted in trays.
NEC and CSA Fire Resistance Levels
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For tight buffered subunit hybrid
cable constructions (≥ 24 fibers),
cables containing both singlemode
and multimode, the singlemode
subunit tubes will be yellow and
numerically marked, 62.5
µ
multi-
mode
subunit tubes will be orange
and numerically marked, and 50
µ
multimode
subunit tubes will be
aqua and numerically marked.
Color coding in compliance with TIA/EIA 598 C.3
LOOSE TUBE BUFFER COLOR CODING
POSITION
NUMBER BASE COLOR AND TRACER ABBREVIATION
1
2
3
4
Blue
Orange
Green
Brown
BL
OR
GR
BR
5
6
7
8
Slate
White
Red
Black
SL
WH
RD
BK
9
10
11
12
Yellow
Violet
Rose
Aqua
YL
VI
RS
AQ
13
14
15
16
Blue with Black Tracer
Orange with Black Tracer
Green with Black Tracer
Brown with Black Tracer
D/BL1
D/OR
D/GR
D/BR
17
18
19
20
Slate with Black Tracer
White with Black Tracer
Red with Black Tracer
Black with Yellow Tracer
D/SL
D/WH
D/RD
D/BK
21
22
23
24
Yellow with Black Tracer
Violet with Black Tracer
Rose with Black Tracer
Aqua with Black Tracer
D/YL
D/VI
D/RS
D/AQ
1) “D/” denotes a dashed mark or tracer. That is, D/BL is
Dash-Blue, meaning blue with a tracer.
JACKET COLOR CODING
CONSTRUCTION FIBER TYPE JACKET
COLOR
TIGHT
BUFFER
Multimode Orange
10 G
Multimode Aqua
Singlemode Yellow
Hybrid Black
LOOSE
TUBE
Multimode
Black
10 G
Multimode
Singlemode
Hybrid
TIGHT BUFFER COLOR CODING
POSITION
NUMBER BASE COLOR AND TRACER ABBREVIATION
1
2
3
4
Blue
Orange
Green
Brown
BL
OR
GR
BR
5
6
7
8
Slate
White
Red
Black
SL
WH
RD
BK
9
10
11
12
Yellow
Violet
Pink
Aqua
YL
VI
PK
AQ
13
14
15
16
Blue with Black Tracer
Orange with Black Tracer
Green with Black Tracer
Brown with Black Tracer
D/BL1
D/OR
D/GR
D/BR
17
18
19
20*
Slate with Black Tracer
White with Black Tracer
Red with Black Tracer
Black with Black Tracer
D/SL
D/WH
D/RD
D/BK
21
22
23
24
Yellow with Black Tracer
Violet with Black Tracer
Rose with Black Tracer
Aqua with Black Tracer
D/YL
D/VI
D/RS
D/AQ
1) “D/” denotes a dashed mark or tracer. That is, D/BL is
Dash-Blue, meaning blue with a tracer.
* Black tracer is visible on black buffer tube.
Ordering Part Number Example
AP012/BE0121P1R
For tight buffered single pass
hybrid cable constructions
(≤ 24 fibers), cables containing
both singlemode and multimode,
the first buffers in the TIA/EIA 598
color-coded tubes will contain
singlemode, and the remaining
buffers will contain multimode.
Ordering Part Number Example
AP012/BE0121PNU
For loose tube hybrid cable
constructions, cables containing
both singlemode (SM) and
multimode (MM), the first tubes
in the TIA/EIA 598 color-coded
tubes will contain singlemode,
and the remaining tubes will
contain multimode.
Ordering Part Number Example
AQ012/BE0124M1A-DWB
Color Coding Charts
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CONVERSION TABLE
SYMBOL WHEN YOU KNOW MULTIPLY BY TO FIND SYMBOL
LENGTH
in
inches 25.4 millimeters mm
ft
feet 0.305 meters m
yd
yards 0.914 meters m
mi
miles 1.61 kilometers km
STANDARD WOODEN REEL DIMENSIONS
Flange
inches
meters
36
(0.9)
48
(1.2)
60
(1.5)
72
(1.8)
84
( 2.1)
96
(2.4)
Traverse
inches
meters
26
(0.7)
22
(0.6)
31
(0.8)
36
(0.9)
47
(1.2)
42
(1.1)
Drum
inches
meters
18
(0.5)
24
(0.6)
30
(0.8)
36
(0.9)
44
(1.1)
48
(1.2)
Tare Weight
lbs
kg
104
(47)
178
(81)
324
(147)
616
(279)
834
(378)
1,146
(520)
Please contact your General Cable representative if a certain reel size is required.
REEL DIMENSIONS
Conversion Table and Reel Dimensions
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Fiber Optic Technical Information
77-7222 ..............................46
77-7223 ..............................46
77-7224 ..............................46
77-7225 ..............................46
77-7227 ..............................46
77-7228 ..............................46
77-7229 ..............................46
77-7230 ..............................46
77-7231 ..............................46
77-7259 ..............................46
705820................................44
705830................................44
705840................................44
705850................................44
705860................................44
705870................................44
705880................................44
705890................................44
705900................................44
705910................................44
705920................................44
705930................................44
705940................................44
705950................................44
705960................................44
705970................................44
706810................................46
707050................................46
707060................................46
707400................................44
707410................................44
707420................................44
707430................................44
707440................................44
707450................................44
707460................................44
707470................................44
707600................................46
707610................................44
707620................................44
707630................................44
707640................................44
707650................................44
707660................................44
707670................................44
707680................................44
707690................................44
707700................................44
707710................................44
707720................................44
708210................................44
708230................................44
708250................................44
708270................................44
708290................................44
708310................................44
708330................................44
708350................................44
708370................................44
708390................................44
708410................................44
708430................................44
AP00064BOF-BUN .............44
BE00064BOF-BUN .............44
BL00064BOF-BUN .............44
CG0006ABOF-BUN ............44
FC9700003 ......................... 45
FC9700004 ......................... 45
FC9700005 ......................... 45
FC9700006 ......................... 45
FC9700007 ......................... 45
FC9700008 ......................... 45
FC9700009 ......................... 45
FC9700010 ......................... 45
FC9700011 ......................... 45
FC9700012 ......................... 45
FC9700013 ......................... 45
FC9700014 ......................... 45
FC9700015 ......................... 45
FC9700016 ......................... 45
FC9700017 ......................... 45
FC9700018 ......................... 45
FC9700019 ......................... 45
FC9700020 ......................... 45
FC9700021 ......................... 45
FC9700047 ......................... 45
FC9700112 ......................... 45
FC9700113 ......................... 45
FC9700160 ......................... 45
FC9700161 ......................... 45
FC9700435 ......................... 45
FC9700436 ......................... 45
FC9700437 ......................... 45
FC9700438 ......................... 45
FC9700439 ......................... 45
FC9700440 ......................... 45
FC9700441 ......................... 45
FC9700442 ......................... 45
FC9700443 ......................... 45
FC9700444 ......................... 45
FC9700445 ......................... 45
FC9700446 ......................... 45
FC9700447 ......................... 45
FC9700448 ......................... 45
FC9700449 ......................... 45
FC9700450 ......................... 45
FC9700451 ......................... 45
FC9700463 ......................... 45
FC9700464 ......................... 45
XX0011SNR1.6 ...................41
XX0011SNR3.0 ...................40
XX0011SNU3.0 ...................40
XX0021ANR.BK .................. 33
XX0021ANR-ILRA ...............35
XX0021ANU.BK ..................34
XX0021ANU-ILPA ............... 36
XX0021B3C ........................48
XX0021B3D ........................27
XX0021B3R ........................26
XX0021GNC .......................50
XX0021PNR ........................24
XX0021PNR-ILRA ...............28
XX0021PNU ........................25
XX0021PNU-ILPA ............... 29
XX0021PNZ ........................23
XX0021ZNR1.6 ................... 41
XX0021ZNR3.0 ................... 40
XX0021ZNU3.0 ...................40
XX0023H1A-DWB ................9
XX0023H1F-DWB ...............11
XX0023M1D-DT .................38
XX0023M1M-DT ................. 37
XX0023M1N-DWB ..............13
XX0023M1Y-DWB ..............12
XX0023M1Z-DT .................. 32
XX0024E1S-DWB ............... 15
XX0024H1S-DWB ..............14
XX0024U1A ........................19
XX0024U1A.TF ...................18
XX0024U2A ........................20
XX0024UNFC .....................17
XX0024UNFS ........................7
XX0041ANR.BK .................. 33
XX0041ANR-ILRA ...............35
XX0041ANU.BK ..................34
XX0041ANU-ILPA ............... 36
XX0041B3C ........................48
XX0041B3D ........................27
XX0041B3R ........................26
XX0041GNC .......................50
XX0041PNR ........................24
XX0041PNR-ILRA ...............28
XX0041PNU ........................25
XX0041PNU-ILPA ............... 29
XX0041PNZ ........................23
XX0041RNP ........................30
XX0044E1S-DWB ............... 15
XX0044H1A-DWB ................9
XX0044H1F-DWB ...............11
XX0044H1S-DWB ..............14
XX0044M1A-DWB ................ 8
XX0044M1D-DT .................38
XX0044M1F-DWB ..............10
XX0044M1M-DT ................. 37
XX0044M1N-DWB ..............13
XX0044M1Y-DWB ..............12
XX0044M1Z-DT .................. 32
XX0044U1A ........................19
XX0044U1A.TF ...................18
XX0044U2A ........................20
XX0044UNFC .....................17
XX0044UNFS ........................7
XX0061ANR.BK .................. 33
XX0061ANR-ILRA ...............35
XX0061ANU.BK ..................34
XX0061ANU-ILPA ............... 36
XX0061B3C ........................48
XX0061B3D ........................27
XX0061B3R ........................26
XX0061PNR ........................24
XX0061PNR-ILRA ...............28
XX0061PNU ........................25
XX0061PNU-ILPA ............... 29
XX0061PNZ ........................23
XX0061RNP ........................30
XX0064E1S-DWB ............... 15
XX0064H1A-DWB ................9
XX0064H1F-DWB ...............11
XX0064H1S-DWB ..............14
XX0064M1A-DWB ................ 8
XX0064M1D-DT .................38
XX0064M1F-DWB ..............10
XX0064M1M-DT ................. 37
XX0064M1N-DWB ..............13
XX0064M1Y-DWB ..............12
XX0064M1Z-DT .................. 32
XX0064U1A ........................19
XX0064U1A.TF ...................18
XX0064U2A ........................20
XX0064UNFC .....................17
XX0064UNFS ........................7
XX0081ANR.BK .................. 33
XX0081ANU.BK ..................34
XX0081B3C ........................48
XX0081B3D ........................27
XX0081B3R ........................26
XX0081PNR ........................24
XX0081PNU ........................25
XX0081PNZ ........................23
XX0081RNP ........................30
XX0084E1S-DWB ............... 15
XX0084H1A-DWB ................9
XX0084H1F-DWB ...............11
XX0084H1S-DWB ..............14
XX0084M1A-DWB ................ 8
XX0084M1D-DT .................38
XX0084M1F-DWB ..............10
XX0084M1M-DT ................. 37
XX0084M1N-DWB ..............13
XX0084M1Y-DWB ..............12
XX0084M1Z-DT .................. 32
XX0084U1A ........................19
XX0084U1A.TF ...................18
XX0084U2A ........................20
XX0084UNFC .....................17
XX0084UNFS ........................7
XX0101ANR.BK .................. 33
XX0101ANU.BK ..................34
XX0101B3C ........................48
XX0101PNR ........................24
XX0121ANR.BK .................. 33
XX0121ANR-ILRA ...............35
XX0121ANU.BK ..................34
XX0121ANU-ILPA ............... 36
XX0121B3C ........................48
XX0121B3D ........................27
XX0121B3R ........................26
XX0121PNR ........................24
XX0121PNR-ILRA ...............28
XX0121PNU ........................25
XX0121PNU-ILPA ............... 29
XX0121PNZ ........................23
XX0121RNP ........................30
XX0124E1S-DWB ............... 15
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XX0124H1A-DWB ................9
XX0124H1F-DWB ...............11
XX0124H1S-DWB ..............14
XX0124M1A-DWB ................ 8
XX0124M1D-DT .................38
XX0124M1F-DWB ..............10
XX0124M1M-DT ................. 37
XX0124M1N-DWB ..............13
XX0124M1Y-DWB ..............12
XX0124M1Z-DT .................. 32
XX0124U1A ........................19
XX0124U1A.TF ...................18
XX0124U2A ........................20
XX0124UNFC .....................17
XX0124UNFS ........................7
XX0181A1R.BK ..................33
XX0181ANR.BK .................. 33
XX0181ANU.BK ..................34
XX0181B3D ........................27
XX0181B3R ........................26
XX0181P1R ........................24
XX0181P1Z .........................23
XX0181PNR ........................24
XX0181PNU ........................25
XX0184E1S-DWB ............... 15
XX0184H1A-DWB ................9
XX0184H1F-DWB ...............11
XX0184H1S-DWB ..............14
XX0184M1A-DWB ................ 8
XX0184M1D-DT .................38
XX0184M1F-DWB ..............10
XX0184M1M-DT ................. 37
XX0184M1N-DWB ..............13
XX0184M1Y-DWB ..............12
XX0184M1Z-DT .................. 32
XX0241A1R.BK ..................33
XX0241A1R-ILRA ...............35
XX0241ANR.BK .................. 33
XX0241ANR-ILRA ...............35
XX0241ANU.BK ..................34
XX0241ANU-ILPA ............... 36
XX0241ANU-ILPAS .............36
XX0241B3D ........................27
XX0241B3R ........................26
XX0241P1R ........................24
XX0241P1R-ILRA ...............28
XX0241P1Z .........................23
XX0241PNR ........................24
XX0241PNR-ILRA ...............28
XX0241PNU ........................25
XX0241PNU-ILPA ............... 29
XX0241PNU-ILPAS .............29
XX0244E1S-DWB ............... 15
XX0244H1A-DWB ................9
XX0244H1F-DWB ...............11
XX0244H1S-DWB ..............14
XX0244M1A-DWB ................ 8
XX0244M1D-DT .................38
XX0244M1F-DWB ..............10
XX0244M1M-DT ................. 37
XX0244M1N-DWB ..............13
XX0244M1Y-DWB ..............12
XX0244M1Z-DT .................. 32
XX0361A1D.BK ..................34
XX0361A1R.BK ..................33
XX0361A1R-ILRA ...............35
XX0361ANU-ILPAS .............36
XX0361B3D ........................27
XX0361P1D ........................25
XX0361P1R ........................24
XX0361P1R-ILRA ...............28
XX0361P1Z .........................23
XX0361PNU-ILPAS .............29
XX0364E1S-DWB ............... 15
XX0364H1A-DWB ................9
XX0364H1F-DWB ...............11
XX0364H1S-DWB ..............14
XX0364M1A-DWB ................ 8
XX0364M1D-DT .................38
XX0364M1F-DWB ..............10
XX0364M1M-DT ................. 37
XX0364M1N-DWB ..............13
XX0364M1Y-DWB ..............12
XX0364M1Z-DT .................. 32
XX0481A1D.BK ..................34
XX0481A1R.BK ..................33
XX0481A1R-ILRA ...............35
XX0481ANU-ILPAS .............36
XX0481B3D ........................27
XX0481P1D ........................25
XX0481P1R ........................24
XX0481P1R-ILRA ...............28
XX0481P1Z .........................23
XX0481PNU-ILPAS .............29
XX0484E1S-DWB ............... 15
XX0484H1A-DWB ................9
XX0484H1F-DWB ...............11
XX0484H1S-DWB ..............14
XX0484M1A-DWB ................ 8
XX0484M1D-DT .................38
XX0484M1F-DWB ..............10
XX0484M1M-DT ................. 37
XX0484M1N-DWB ..............13
XX0484M1Y-DWB ..............12
XX0484M1Z-DT .................. 32
XX0601A1D.BK ..................34
XX0601A1R.BK ..................33
XX0601A1R-ILRA ...............35
XX0601ANU-ILPAS .............36
XX0601P1D ........................25
XX0601P1R ........................24
XX0601P1R-ILRA ...............28
XX0601P1Z .........................23
XX0601PNU-ILPAS .............29
XX0604E1S-DWB ............... 15
XX0604H1A-DWB ................9
XX0604H1F-DWB ...............11
XX0604H1S-DWB ..............14
XX0604M1A-DWB ................ 8
XX0604M1D-DT .................38
XX0604M1F-DWB ..............10
XX0604M1M-DT ................. 37
XX0604M1N-DWB ..............13
XX0604M1Y-DWB ..............12
XX0604M1Z-DT .................. 32
XX0721A1D.BK ..................34
XX0721A1R.BK ..................33
XX0721A1R-ILRA ...............35
XX0721ANU-ILPAS .............36
XX0721P1D ........................25
XX0721P1R ........................24
XX0721P1R-ILRA ...............28
XX0721P1Z .........................23
XX0721PNU-ILPAS .............29
XX0724E1S-DWB ............... 15
XX0724H1A-DWB ................9
XX0724H1F-DWB ...............11
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