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6 x OM2 Premise Distribution Riser Cable with Interlocking Armor

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6 x OM2 Premise Distribution Riser Cable with Interlocking Armor Berk-Tek's Premises Distribution cable is a Riser rated tight buffered design. Armor-Tek Interlocking Armor is wound around the Premises Distribution cable core. A riser rated sheath is then extruded around the interlocking armor.
REFERENCES
PDRK006ZB3515/55
Standards
Description
Characteristics
Related Information
Standards
International  EN 50173; ISO/IEC 11801
National  ANSI/ICEA S-83-596; ANSI/TIA-568-C.3; Telcordia GR-409
Description

Berk-Tek's tight buffered with Interlocking Armor cable is available with standard multimode, single-mode and GIGAliteTM fibers.

 

Construction

900 µm buffered fibers surrounded by aramid yarns. Sheathed using a special, state-of-the-art polymer material.

OFCR Rated.  Available with Aluminum or Steel Armor.

  

Outdoor Considerations

Black jacketed and water-blocked versions of this cable are available upon request for outdoor installations.  Outdoor versions feature UV and fungus resistant jacketing.

 

Applications

Berk-Tek's tight buffered Interlocking Armor cable is intended for all high speed data applications including:

  • 10BASE-FL
  • 100BASE-SX/100BASE-FX
  • ATM 155/ATM 622
  • 1000BASE-SX/1000BASE-LX
  • Fibre Channel 1.062/2.125
  • 10GBASE-SR/SW
  • 10GBASE-LX4
  • 40/100 GbE

 

Features

  • Flexible, small diameter, 900 µm tightbuffered construction
  • High tensile strength and small diameter design
  • Six to 144 count fiber construction riser designs ideal for horizontal and backbone and installation
  • Single-mode, multimode, and hybrid designs available
  • Also available in low smoke zero halogen design
  • Configurations available suitable for indoor/outdoor installations in conduit, below the frost line

 

Benefits

  • Cost-saving design, easy to install and terminate
  • Provides for greater pulling distances thus reducing installation time
  • Assurance that cables will meet required specifications for communication networking applications
  • Broad design selection allows for mix and match of fiber components to specific networking applications
  • One cable design meeting all structured cabling network communications applications

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Characteristics
Construction characteristics
Fiber optic type OM2 50/125  
Type of cable Tight Buffered (TB)  
Outer sheath Riser  
Sheath colour Orange  
Armour type Aluminum Interlock  
Dimensional characteristics
Number of optical fibres 6  
Nominal outer diameter 0.624in  
Nominal outer diameter 15.8mm  
Approximate weight 120lb/kft  
Approximate weight 179kg/km  
Transmission characteristics
Optical performance ZB (50/125 FDDI, OM2)  
Attenuation, max. 850 nm (cabled) 3.5dB/km  
Attenuation, max. 1300 nm (cabled) 1.5dB/km  
Mechanical characteristics
Maximum installation tension 150lb  
Maximum installation tension 667.0N  
Max. Load. Long Term (lbs) 45.0lb  
Max. Load. Long Term 200.0N  
Impacts per TIA/EIA FOTP-25 2 at 8.83 N-m  
Crush resistance per TIA/EIA FOTP-41 440N/cm  
Cable flexibility per TIA/EIA FOTP-104 25 cycles  
Usage characteristics
Minimum Bending Radius - Install 9.4in  
Minimum Bend Radius - Install 23.8cm  
Minimum Bending Radius - LongTerm 6.2in  
Minimum Bending Radius - LongTerm 15.8cm  
RoHS conform Yes  
Operating temperature, range -40 .. 75°C  
Ambient installation temperature, range -20 .. 75°C  
Storage temperature, range -40 .. 85°C  
Field of application Indoor  

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Sheath Colors

Fiber Type

ISO-TIA
Standard

Effective Modal
BW @ 850 nm

Overfilled Launch
BW @ 850 nm

Attenuation
@ 850 nm

Attenuation
@ 1300 nm

Attenuation
@ 1550 nm

Sheath Color

AB

OS2

NS

NS

NS

0.7 dB/km

0.7 dB/km

Yellow

CB

OM1

200 MHz-km

200 MHz-km

3.5 dB/km

1.0 dB/km

NS

Orange

GB

OM1+

500 MHz-km

350 MHz-km

3.5 dB/km

1.0 dB/km

NS

Orange

ZB

OM2

500 MHz-km

500 MHz-km

3.5 dB/km

1.5 dB/km

NS

Orange

LB

OM2+

950 MHz-km

700 MHz-km

3.0 dB/km

1.0 dB/km

NS

Orange

EB

OM3

2000 MHz-km

1500 MHz-km

3.0 dB/km

1.0 dB/km

NS

Aqua

FB

OM4

4700 MHz-km

3500 MHz-km

3.0 dB/km

1.0 dB/km

NS

Aqua

XB

OM4+

4900 MHz-km

3675 MHz-km

3.0 dB/km

1.0 dB/km

NS

Aqua

NS = Not Specified


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Manufacturing Release

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This product specification is provided for informational purposes only in order to illustrate typical product constructions, applications and/or methods of installation. Because conditions of actual installation and use are unique and will vary, Berk-Tek makes no representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of this data, even if Berk-Tek is aware of the product's intended use or purpose. Furthermore, this data does not constitute, nor should it be regarded or relied upon, as professional engineering advice. Installation of cable should only be done by qualified personnel and in conformance with all safety, electrical and other applicable codes, standards, rules or regulations. Appropriate and correct product selection, installation and use, and compliance with all such codes, standards, rules and regulations, is a customer/end-user responsibility. Product specifications, standards, programs or services are subject to improvement or changes without notice. Berk-Tek accepts no liability for typographical errors, technical inaccuracies, omissions or misuse of the information contained herein. Changes will be periodically made to address any such issues.


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