Opti-Core Fiber Optic Distribution Cable
DATA SHEET
technical information
Opti-Core Fiber Optic Distribution Cable is an integral part of the Panduit end-to-end fiber optic solution, designed to support
today's data needs while meeting tomorrow's ever-advancing network requirements. Opti-Core Fiber Optic Distribution Cable is
used within buildings to provide high-density connectivity and ease of installation. Applications include intra building backbones,
routing between telecommunications rooms and connectorized cables in riser and plenum environments. Opti-Core Fiber Optic
Distribution Cable meets or exceeds the requirements of Telcordia GR-409 and with relevant EIA/TIA-455 series FOTPs for fiber
optic cables. Opti-Core Fiber Optic Distribution Cable features the highest quality OM3 and OM4 laser optimized fiber to support
10 Gb/s applications while maintaining compatibility with existing 50m multimode systems. Standard singlemode and multimode
distribution cable is available in fiber counts from 6 to 144 fibers. Distribution cable in 6, 12, and 24-fiber counts in a single jacket
designs feature 900m tight-buffered fibers surrounded by aramid yarn strength members. Larger distribution cable (36 fibers and
greater) features a sub-unit design that simplifies fiber identification, provides easy access and routing of the fibers and increases
cable durability with a dielectric central strength member.
application
For indoor use in intra-building and horizontal installations.
standards
UL-1666 ANSI/ICEA S-83-596
NFPA 262 CSA 22.2
ROHS Compliant Telcordia GR-409
construction
Inner sheath PVC
Outer sheath PVC
Mechanical Properties Riser Plenum
Tensile strength (< 12 fibers) Installation: 300 lb. (1335N) Installation: 100 lb. (440 N)
Long term: 100 lb. (440 N) Long term: 30 lb. (132 N)
Tensile strength (>24 fibers) Installation: 600 lb. (2670 N) Installation: 300 lb. (1335 N)
Long term: 180 lb. (800 N) Long term: 100 lb. (440 N)
Compressive strength (crush) 57lbs/inch for up to 24 fibers and 125lbs/inch for higher fiber counts
Impact 3 at 4.4 Nm
Torsion
10 Cycles
Temperature range Storage: -40F to 158F (-40C to 70C) 40F to 158F (40C to 70C)
Operation:-4F to 158F (-20C to 70C) -4F to 158F (-20C to 70C)
Installation: 4F to 158F (-20C to 70C) 32F to 140F (-0C to 60C)
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Opti-Core Fiber Optic Distribution Cable
physical properties riser
Fiber Cable OD Long Term Bend Radius Installation Bend Radius Cable Weight
Count Inches Inches Inches Lb/kft
2 0.19 3.7 1.9 15
4 0.22 4.4 2.2 19
6 0.24 4.7 2.3 21
8 0.25 4.9 2.5 23
12 0.28 5.5 2.8 30
24 0.32 6.4 3.2 43
36 0.65 12.9 6.5 155
48 0.63 12.6 6.3 135
60 0.66 6.6 9.9 165
72 0.79 16.0 8.0 204
96 0.92 18.4 9.2 282
144 0.95 19.0 9.5 333
physical properties plenum
Fiber Cable OD Installation Bend RadiusLong Term Bend Radius Cable Weight
Count Inches Inches Inches Lb/kft
2
0.16 3.2 1.6 9
4 0.17 3.4 1.7 14
6 0.18 3.6 1.8 15
8 0.20 4.0 2.0 18
12
0.23 4.6 2.3 22
24 0.30 6.0 3.0 42
36 0.66 13.2 6.6 177
48 0.66 13.2 6.6 166
60
0.62 9.3 6.2 168
72 0.79 15.7 7.9 257
96 0.91 18.2 9.1 356
144 0.89 13.4 9.0 318
technical properties
Singlemode OM1 OM2 OM3 OM4
Cabled Attenuation (maximum)
850nm 3.0dB/km 3.0dB/km 3.0dB/km 3.0dB/km
1300nm 1.0dB/km 1.0dB/km 1.0dB/km 1.0dB/km
1310nm .7dB/km
1550nm .7dB/km
Core Diameter 8.2m *
Cladding Diameter 125m 0.7m 62.5m 2.5m 50m 2.5m 50m 2.5m 50m 2.5m
Coating Diameter 245m 10m 245m 10m 245m 5m 245m 5m 245m 5m
Overfilled Bandwidth- 850nm (MHz-km) 200 500 1500 3500
Overfilled Bandwidth- 1300nm (HMz-km) 500 500 500 500
Effective Modal Bandwidth- 850nm (MHz-km) 220 950 2000 4700
ITU-T G.652 (A,B,C, D), TIA-492AAAA TIA-492AAAB, TIA-492AAAB, TIA-492AAAB,
Compliance
ITU-T G.657.A1 IEC 60793-2-10 TIA-492AAAC, TIA-492AAAC, TIA-492AAAC,
IEC 60793-2-50, ISO 11801 TIA-492AAAD, TIA-492AAAD, TIA-492AAAD,
OS2, TIA-492-CAAB, IEC 60793-2-10 IEC 60793-2-10 IEC 60793-2-10
Telcordia GR-20