Outdoor Loose Tube OM3 48 Fibers
FX Outdoor Loose Tube OM3 48 Fibers OSP Sub-Units (12F) Gel Black
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 1
Part numbers
FS3L048NG is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | UPC | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS3L048NG | Black | Reel | 612825371915 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Outdoor, Campus Area Network, Backbone |
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Fiber Specifications
| Fiber Type | OM3 |
|---|---|
| Fiber Core Diameter | 50/125 μm |
| Fiber Diameter | 250 μm |
| Fiber Count | 48 |
| Fiber Color Coding | TIA-598-D |
Cable Construction
| Number of Active Subunits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Number of Fillers | 1 |
| Fibers Per Subunit | 12 |
| Subunit Waterblocking | Gel Filled |
| Subunit Diameter | 0.098 in (2.5 mm) |
| Central Strength Member Type | GRP |
| Core Wrap Material | Waterblocking Tape |
| Cable Core Water Blocking | Waterblock Tape |
Inner Jacket Specifications
| Material | PE - Polyethylene |
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Outer Jacket Specifications
| Strength Member | Waterblocking Aramid Yarns |
|---|---|
| Jacket Material | PE - Polyethylene |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.410 in (10.4 mm) |
| Outer Jacket Color | Black |
| Outer Jacket Ripcord | 1 |
Optical Characteristics
| Wavelength | 850 nm | 1300 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Attenuation | 3.0 dB/km | 1.0 dB/km |
| 1 Gigabit Ethernet Performance | 1000 | 550 |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance | 300 m | -- |
| Min. Effective Modal Bandwidth (EMB) | 2000 MHz-km | -- |
| Min. Overfilled Launch (OFL) Bandwidth | 1500 MHz-km | 500 MHz-km |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Minimum Bend Radius During Installation | 15x Cable OD |
|---|---|
| Minimum Bend Radius During Operation | 10x Cable OD |
| Max. Tensile Strength During Installation | 2670 N (600 lbf) |
| Max. Tensile Strength During Operation | 800 N (180 lbf) |
| Crush Resistance | 220 N/cm |
| Bulk Cable Weight | 47 lbs/kft (70 kg/km) |
Temperature Range
| Installation Temperature Range | -30C to +70C |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +70C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40C to +75C |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Outdoor, Burial |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| ICEA Compliance | S-87-640 |
| TIA/EIA Compliance | ANSI/ICEA S-87-640 |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.88 Revision Date: 09-07-2025 |
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Resources
Belden FS3L048NG technical datasheetDataTuff MiningGrade Fiber Cables Product BulletinGel-Free Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cables - EMEA (English)Gel-Free Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cables - EMEA (German)Gel-Free Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cables7 Cable Types to Consider for Your EnvironmentFiber Products Selection GuideOutdoor Dry Loose Tube CableAll Dielectric Outdoor Loose Tube Dry CableDataTuff Mining-Grade Loose Tube Cable CPE JacketDataTuff Mining-Grade Loose Tube Cable LSZH JacketArmored Outdoor Loose Tube Gel Filled CableAll Dielectric Outdoor Loose Tube Gel Filled CableArmored Indoor Outdoor Loose Tube Gel Filled CableAll Dielectric Indoor/Outdoor Loose Tube Gel Filled CableEvolution of Fiber: Myth vs. RealityBelden Smart Building SolutionsIndustrial Fiber CatalogBelden Fiber Optic Catalog - AmericasOptical Fiber Cable Reference Guide - IECDataTuff Fiber Optic Renewable Grade Cable
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