Indoor tight buffered distribution cable LSZH jacket 48f MM 50μm OM4. IEC 60332-3C rated.
Indoor tight buffered optical fiber distribution cable with 900μm LSZH tight buffer, stranded together with aramid yarn reinforcing and flame retardant LSZH jacket, 48 fibers MM 50μm OM4. IEC 60332-3C rated.
- Availability
- Asia Pacific
- Status
- Active
Specifications
Product Overview
| Product Category | Fiber Distribution Cable |
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| Suitable Applications | High degree of flexibility suitable for backbone, horizontal, inner and inter-building installations; Excellent LSZH flame retardant performance for indoor application |
Fiber Specifications
| Fiber Type | OM4 |
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| Fiber Core Diameter | 50 μm |
| Fiber Diameter | 125 μm |
| Fiber Buffer Material | LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant) |
| Fiber Buffer Construction | Tight Buffer |
| Fiber Buffer Diameter | 900 μm |
| Fiber Count | 48 |
| Fiber Color Coding | TIA-598-D |
Cable Construction
| Number of Active Subunits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Fibers Per Subunit | 12 |
| Subunit Color | Aqua |
| Fiber SubUnit Strength Members | Aramid Yarns |
| Central Strength Member Type | GRP |
Outer Jacket Specifications
| Jacket Material | LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant) |
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| Nom. Diameter | 14.7 mm (0.579 in) |
| Outer Jacket Color | Aqua |
Optical Characteristics
| Wavelength | 850 nm | 1300 nm |
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| Max. Attenuation | 3.0 dB/km | 1.0 dB/km |
| Min. Effective Modal Bandwidth (EMB) | 4700 MHz.km |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Minimum Bend Radius During Installation | 20 x Cable OD |
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| Minimum Bend Radius During Operation | 10 x Cable OD |
| Max. Tensile Strength During Installation | 1320 N (297 lbf) |
| Max. Tensile Strength During Operation | 660 N (150 lbf) |
| Crush Resistance | Max. Crush Resistance During Installation : 1000 N/100 mm Max. Crush Resistance During Operation : 300 N/100 mm |
| Bulk Cable Weight | 185.0 kg/km (124.3 lbs/1000ft) |
Mechanical Tests
| Description | Tested Standard |
|---|---|
| Cable Min. Bend Radius Installation (Short Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E11 |
| Cable Min. Bend Radius Operation (Long Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E11 |
| Cable Max. Tensile Strength Installation (Short Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E1 |
| Cable Max. Tensile Strength Operation (Long Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E1 |
| Cable Max. Crush Resistance Installation (Short Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E3 |
| Cable Max. Crush Resistance Operation (Long Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E3 |
Temperature Range
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to +60°C |
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| Storage Temperature Range | -20°C to +60°C |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | IEC 60332-3-24 |
| ISO/IEC Compliance | IEC 60793-1-1 IEC 60794-1-1 |
| European Halogen Free Standards | IEC 61034-2 - Smoke Density Min. Transmittance = IEC 61034-2 |
| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) |
Product Notes
| Notes | Transmission performance complies with the latest ANSI/TIA-568 and ISO/IEC 11801. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.24 Revision Date: 07-14-2026 |
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Resources
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