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Fischer FiberOptic Series – Cable Specifications
Fischer FiberOptic Series – Cable Specifications
The Fischer FiberOptic Series is designed for high-quality optical connectivity in harsh environments, featuring easy mating, field cleaning, and high ingress protection ratings (IP68 when mated, IP67 unmated). The series includes rugged connectors available in pre-cabled versions for enhanced performance.
Product Versions
- FiberOptic FO1, FO2 & FO4: Connectors with one, two, or four fibers.
- FiberOptic Hybrid FOH: Hybrid connectors with two fiber channels and two electrical contacts.
Cable Availability
The series offers various cable options for indoor and outdoor use, including OCC, LEONI, and KAIPHONE cables, with different fiber counts and specifications.
Outdoor Cable Features
Outdoor cables are designed for high-load applications, featuring tight buffered fibers, aramid yarn, and PUR jackets. They offer high tensile load resistance, crush resistance, and operate in temperatures from -40°C to +85°C.
Specific Cable Specifications
- OCC 1 Channel - 900µm: Features tight buffered optical fiber with a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and flame retardancy UL 94 V-0.
- OCC 1 Channel - 2.0mm: Suitable for indoor use with LSZH cables, offering high performance and environmental protection.
Key Performance Metrics
Maximum tensile load varies by cable type, with some supporting up to 2000 N. Operating temperature ranges from -55°C to +85°C depending on the cable. Cables are designed for easy deployment and high flexibility, with specific models offering rodent and metal armor protection.
Conclusion
The Fischer FiberOptic Series is a versatile and robust solution for optical connectivity in diverse environments, offering a range of configurations and protections to meet specific application needs.
Impact Resistance: EIA/TIA-455-25A with varying impacts depending on the cable type. Crush Resistance: TIA/EIA-455-41A at 500 N/cm. Operating Temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C, with storage temperatures extending to -70°C. Installation temperatures vary by cable type.
Cable Characteristics
Jacket colors include Orange and Black, with materials such as Low Smoke Zero Halogen and Polyurethane. Cable weights range from 5 kg/km to 21 kg/km, and diameters from 2.0 mm to 5.0 mm.
Fiber Performance
Various fiber codes (WLX, SLA, ALT, ABT) with industry standards like OM1+, OM3, and ITU-T G.657.A1. Core/Cladding diameters range from 9/125 µm to 62.5/125 µm. Maximum cabled attenuation and bandwidth specifications vary by fiber type.
Installation and Operating Characteristics
Maximum tensile loads range from 300 N to 1,800 N, with minimum bend radii from 2.5 cm to 5.0 cm.
Applications and Features
Suitable for indoor use, harsh environments, and broadcast applications. Features include high performance coatings, zero-halogen cables, and compatibility with standard connectors. Designed for flexibility, mechanical protection, and chemical resistance.
The document outlines specifications for various fiber optic cables suitable for harsh environments, including industrial, mining, and petrochemical settings. These cables are designed to be crush-resistant, chemical-resistant, and resilient, featuring a thick layer of aramid strength members and a polyurethane jacket for abrasion and cut resistance. They are compatible with ruggedized military tactical field connectors.
Fiber Performance
The Laser Ultra-Fox™ Fiber Performance is highlighted with different fiber codes such as SLA, ABT, and WLX, each with specific industry standard designations, core/cladding diameters, wavelengths, and maximum cabled attenuation. The document specifies installation and operating characteristics, including maximum tensile load, minimum bend radius, and environmental resistance.
Mechanical and Environmental Characteristics
The cables are tested for impact and crush resistance, with operating temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C. They are designed for temporary outdoor deployment in severe environments and are suitable for various industrial applications.
Design and Application
The cables feature a core-locked jacket for improved mechanical performance and are designed for flexibility and mechanical protection. They are suitable for broadcast field use and commercial applications, with a compact design for ease of transportation and deployment.
LEONI Fiber Optics Specifications
The document includes technical data sheets for LEONI Fiber Optics cables, detailing design elements such as tight-buffered fibers, strain relief elements, and polyurethane outer jackets. These cables are flexible for indoor and outdoor applications, resistant to chemicals, abrasion, and crush, but not suitable for direct underground laying.
Mechanical Properties
The LEONI cables have specified minimum bending radii, maximum tensile strength, and crush resistance according to IEC standards. They are flame-retardant, halogen-free, and resistant to oil, petrol, acid, and UV exposure.
Conclusion
The document provides comprehensive specifications for fiber optic cables designed for robust performance in challenging environments, emphasizing mechanical strength, environmental resistance, and compliance with industry standards.
The document outlines the specifications for fiber optic cables by Leoni Fiber Optics GmbH. Key mechanical properties include a maximum tensile strength of 2500 N short-term and 1500 N long-term, and a maximum crush resistance of 8000 N/dm short-term and 4000 N/dm long-term. The cables are designed to withstand impact resistance of 3 impacts at 1.5 Nm and have a flexing test capability of 2000 cycles with a diameter of 80 mm.
Thermal Properties
The cables can be transported and stored at temperatures ranging from -55°C to +85°C, installed at -20°C to +60°C, and operated within -55°C to +85°C.
Fire Performance
The cables are flame-retardant according to IEC 60332-1-2, halogen-free as per IEC 60754-1, and have controlled acidity of combustion gases in line with IEC 60754-2.
Chemical Properties
The cables exhibit resistance to oil, petrol, acid, and leach, and are UV-resistant.
Design and Construction
The cable core consists of tight buffered fibers (E9/125, G50/125, or G62.5/125) with a diameter of 0.9 mm. The fibers are stranded around a central strength member made of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP), with strain relief elements made of aramid. The inner jacket is made of polyurethane with a wall thickness of approximately 1.2 mm, and the outer jacket is also polyurethane with a thickness of 1.5 mm.
Application and Installation
These cables are suitable for flexible applications both indoors and outdoors, including installation in cable ducts and tubes. They are ruggedized for industrial applications, offering chemical, abrasion, and crush resistance. They are not suitable for direct underground laying.
Standardization
The cables conform to IEC 60794-2 standards.
The document outlines the specifications for various fiber optic cables, focusing on their resistance to harsh industrial environments, including chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and crush resistance. It specifies that these cables are not suitable for direct underground laying.
Transmission Characteristics
Transmission characteristics are detailed in a separate fiber data sheet, indicating the need for additional documentation for complete information.
Mechanical Characteristics
The minimum bending radius for fixed installations is 10 times the outer diameter, while during assembly, it is 15 times the outer diameter. The maximum tensile force is specified as 2000 N long-term and 2500 N short-term, with crush resistance up to 8000 N/dm short-term.
Thermal Characteristics
The cables can withstand temperatures from -55°C to +85°C during transport and storage, and from -20°C to +60°C during installation.
Fire Performance
The cables are flame-retardant according to IEC 60332-1-2 and are halogen-free as per IEC 60754-1.
Chemical Characteristics
The cables exhibit very good resistance to oil, petrol, acids, and leach, and the outer jacket is UV-resistant.
Standardisation
The cables comply with IEC 60794-2 standards.
Additional Information
The document includes details on different fiber types, such as singlemode and multimode fibers, with specifications on core/cladding diameter, wavelength, and attenuation. It also mentions the availability of pre-assembled cables with various connectors and accessories.
Catalog excerpts
FISCHER FIBEROPTIC SERIES ROBUST OPTICAL PERFORMANCE EASY CLEANING A pre-cabled solution ideal for: ■ Faultless optic performance Indoor, outdoor and extreme applications Easy field cleaning CABLE SPECIFICA
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FISCHER FIBEROPTIC SERIES INTRODUCTION The Fischer FiberOptic Series offers the best quality and stability needed for an optical link, combined with easy mating and easy field cleaning. It performs perfectly in harsh and extreme environments and have a high ingress protection of IP68 when mated, and IP67 unmated. This rugged push-pull fiber optic connector, for both indoor and outdoor applications, can also be available pre-cabled for maximum performance and time saving. The Fischer FiberOptic Series is available in two versions: FiberOptic FO1, FO2 & FO4 A rugged connector with one (FO1), two...
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FISCHER FIBEROPTIC SERIES CABLE AVAILABILITY CHOOSE YOUR CABLE INDOOR/OUTDOOR Supplier Brand Fiber Count RODENT PROOF Supplier Brand LEONI Glass Fiber Fiber Count METAL ARMORED Supplier Brand Fiber Count KAIPHONE Metal Armored BRUGG Metal Armored Available under special lead time - please contact your local sales departement for details
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FISCHER FIBEROPTIC SERIES OUTDOOR CABLE FEATURES Premium application High load application - Overall ruggedness - Easy deployment - High end tactical cable - High load resistance - Easy deployment - High end tactical cable - Tight buffered fibers - Aramid yarn - PUR jacket - Tight buffered fibers - Aramid yarn - PUR jacket Outer diameter Operating tensile load Crush resistance Operating temperature Rodent proof Metal armored Metal armored - Semi-static applications - Easy deployment - Dielectric rodent protection - High flexibility - High rodent protection - Static & deployable applications -...
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FISCHER FIBEROPTIC SERIES OCC 1 CHANNEL - 900µm cable diameter Fiber Core Tight buffered optical fiber Acrylate Fiber Coating Buffer Laser Ultra-Fox™ Fiber Performance Fiber Code Industry Standard Designation Bend Tolerant Single Mode ITU-T G.657.A1 Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Flame Retardancy ITU-T G.652.D Core/Cladding Diameter (µm) Maximum Cabled Attenuation (dB/km) Primary Coating Diameter (µm) Secondary Buffer Diameter (µm) Zero Dispersion Slope (ps/nm2-km) Proof Test Level (kpsi) Cable Characteristics Buffer Color Buffer Material Buffer Fiber Weight Installation and Operating...
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FISCHER FIBEROPTIC SERIES OCC 1 CHANNEL - 900µm cable diameter Fiber Core Tight buffered optical fiber Acrylate Fiber Coating Buffer Laser Ultra-Fox™ Fiber Performance Fiber Code Industry Standard Designation Bend Insensitive OM3 ISO/IEC 11801 Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Flame Retardancy Gigabit Ethernet Distance (m) Maximum Cabled Attenuation (dB/km) Minimum Laser EMB Bandwitch (Mhz-km) Minimum OFL LED Bandwitch (Mhz-km) Primary Coating Diameter (µm) Secondary coating Diameter (µm) Proof Test Level (kpsi) Cable Characteristics Buffer Color Buffer Material Installation and Operating...
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FISCHER FIBEROPTIC SERIES OCC 1 CHANNEL - 900µm cable diameter Fiber Core Tight buffered optical fiber Acrylate Fiber Coating Buffer Laser Ultra-Fox™ Fiber Performance Fiber Code Industry Standard Designation Operating Temperature Storage Temperature ISO/IEC 11801 Core/Cladding Diameter (µm) Flame Retardancy Numeric Aperture Gigabit Ethernet Distance (m) Cable Characteristics Buffer Color Maximum Cabled Attenuation (dB/km) Buffer Material Minimum Laser EMB Bandwitch (Mhz-km) Minimum OFL LED Bandwitch (Mhz-km) Primary Coating Diameter (µm) Proof Test Level (kpsi) Installation and Operating Characteristics...
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FISCHER FIBEROPTIC SERIES OCC 1 CHANNEL - 2.0mm cable diameter Optical Fiber Acrylate Fiber Coating A-Series Micro Assembly LSZH Cables (2.0mm & 1.6mm) Tight-Buffer Optical Fiber Aramid Yarn Strength Member Cable Jacket Laser Ultra-Fox™ Fiber Performance Fiber Code Industry Standard Designation Low Water Peak Single Mode ITU-T G.657.A1 and ITU-T G.652.D Maximum Cabled Attenuation (dB/km) Secondary Buffer Diameter (µm) Proof Test Level (kpsi) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Installation Temperature (actual temp. of cable) Primary Coating Diameter (µm) Zero Dispersion Slope (ps/nm2-km)...
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FISCHER FIBEROPTIC SERIES OCC 1 CHANNEL - 2.0mm cable diameter Optical Fiber Acrylate Fiber Coating A-Series Micro Assembly LSZH Cables (2.0mm & 1.6mm) Tight-Buffer Optical Fiber Aramid Yarn Strength Member Cable Jacket Laser Ultra-Fox™ Fiber Performance Fiber Code Industry Standard Designation Bend Tolerant Laser Optimized OM3 ISO/IEC 11801 Numeric Aperture Gigabit Ethernet Distance (m) Maximum Cabled Attenuation (dB/km) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Installation Temperature (actual temp. of cable) Cable Characteristics Minimum Laser EMB Bandwidth (MHz-km) Jacket Color Minimum OFL...
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FISCHER FIBEROPTIC SERIES OCC 1 CHANNEL - 2.0mm cable diameter Optical Fiber Acrylate Fiber Coating A-Series Micro Assembly LSZH Cables (2.0mm & 1.6mm) Tight-Buffer Optical Fiber Aramid Yarn Strength Member Cable Jacket Laser Ultra-Fox™ Fiber Performance Fiber Code Industry Standard Designation ISO/IEC 11801 Core/Cladding Diameter (μm) Numeric Aperture Gigabit Ethernet Distance (m) Maximum Cabled Attenuation (dB/km) Minimum Laser EMB Bandwidth (MHz-km) Minimum OFL LED Bandwidth (MHz-km) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Installation Temperature (actual temp. of cable) Cable Characteristics...
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FISCHER FIBEROPTIC SERIES OCC 1 CHANNEL - 2.9mm cable diameter Optical Fiber Acrylate Fiber Coating A-Series Assembly Tight-Buffer Optical Fiber Aramid Yarn Strength Member Cable Jacket Laser Ultra-Fox™ Fiber Performance Fiber Code Industry Standard Designation Bend Tolerant Single Mode ITU-T G.657.A1 and ITU-T G.652.D Maximum Cabled Attenuation (dB/km) Secondary Buffer Diameter (µm) Proof Test Level (kpsi) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Installation Temperature (actual temp. of cable) Primary Coating Diameter (µm) Zero Dispersion Slope (ps/nm2-km) Cable Characteristics Jacket Color...
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