NETWORK & AUTOMATION
Smart homes require intelligent cable designs. The backbone of any high-speed data interconnect, network
cables must meet an exceptionally high performance level to ensure that the system operates reliably and at full
data-rates. Produced in a variety of specialized and general purpose designs, Sheer Wire network and automation cables deliver solutions for a multitude of cross-platform and manufacturer specific standards and systems.
As with all other Sheer Wire cables, each cable features leading-edge designs and comprehensive quality verification to deliver the foundation and bandwidth required for leading-edge data and control system integration.
AMX AXLINK
TOUCH PANEL CONTROL
TOUCH PANEL HYBRID
ELAN VIA!
KEYPAD & VOLUME CONTROL
TOTAL HOME HYBRID
CATEGORY 5E UTP
CATEGORY 5E 360MHz UTP
CATEGORY 6 UTP
LOW-SKEW UTP
MULTI-MODE BREAKOUT FIBER
MULTI-MODE DISTRIBUTION FIBER
SINGLE-MODE BREAKOUT FIBER
SINGLE-MODE DISTRIBUTION FIBER
Certified Specifications that Ensure Performance
Each reel of cable is tested and verified to deliver consistent performance and ensure reliable cable interconnect systems.
Extended Bandwidth for High Speed Data Applications
Many types are offered with extended bandwidth ratings for high-speed data applications
such as Gigabit Ethernet, video over twisted-pair, and other proprietary system formats.
Specialized Designs that Deliver Solutions
Sheer Wire automation and network cables are produced in a variety of specific designs
to provide complete networking solutions for almost every type of residential control and
data system.
Meets or Exceeds Industry Standards
Each cable type is designed to meet or exceed the required industry or manufacturer
standards.
Time Saving Features
Features such as easy-to-strip jackets, footage markers, and flexible packaging allow for
quick and simplified installation.
NETWORK
AMX AXLink
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AUTOMATION
Da ta a n d Po w er C a b le fo r AMX AXLin k Syst e m s
22 Gage Low-cap, Shielded Single-pair
For AMX AXLink Systems
Low-loss Foam Dielectric (Data Pair)
18 Gage Power Conductors
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Mechanical Specifications
# of
Pairs
Part #
18/22AXL
18/22AXLP
Nominal
Conductor
OD
2
22 AWG
.242”
(One Power,
(7x30)
One Data)
Stranded BC
AXLink™ Control Cable
2
22 AWG
.195”
(One Power,
(7x30)
One Data)
Stranded BC
AXLink™ Control Cable: Plenum
Data Insulation
(Type, OD)
Data Shield
& Drain
Power
Conductors
Power
Insulation
Overall
Jacket
UL
Type
Approx.
Weight
Foam PE,
.022”
Blue & White
100% Foil with
24 AWG (7x32)
Stranded TC
18 AWG
(7x26)
Stranded BC
PVC,
.010”
Red & Black
PVC, Black
CL3R,
FT-4
41 lbs/Mft
Foam FEP,
.020”
Blue & White
100% Foil with
24 AWG (7x32)
Stranded TC
18 AWG
(16x30)
Stranded BC
Plenum PVC,
.009”
Red & Black
Plenum,
PVC, Black
CMP
29 lbs/Mft
Electrical Specifications
Data Pair
Power Pair
Part #
Impedance
Capacitance
Conductor DCR
Drain DCR
Velocity of Propagation
Capacitace
Power Conductor DCR
18/22AXL
95 6
12.5 pF/ft between conductors
15.3 6/Mft
23.8 6/Mft
79%
31.7 pF/ft
between conductors
6.0 6/Mft
18/22AXLP
95 6
12.5 pF/ft between conductors
15.3 6/Mft
23.8 6/Mft
82%
31.7 pF/ft
between conductors
6.7 6/Mft
Touch Panel Control
Da ta a n d Po w er C a b le fo r To u c h Pan el Syst e m s
22 Gage Low-cap, Shielded Single-pair
Low-loss Foam Dielectric (Data Pair)
18 Gage Power Conductors
Yellow Stripe for Easy Identification
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Mechanical Specifications
Part #
18/22CRT
18/22CRTP
# of
Pairs
Nominal
Conductor
OD
Data Insulation
(Type, OD)
Data Shield
& Drain
Power
Conductors
Power
Insulation
Overall
Jacket
UL
Type
Approx.
Weight
2
22 AWG
.242”
(One Power,
(7x30)
One Data)
Stranded BC
Touch Panel Control Cable
Foam PE,
.022”
Blue & White
100% Foil with
24 AWG (7x32)
Stranded TC
18 AWG
(7x26)
Stranded BC
PVC,
.010”
Red & Black
PVC, Blue
with Yellow
Stripe
CL3R,
FT-4
41 lbs/Mft
2
(One Power,
One Data)
Foam FEP,
.020”
Blue & White
100% Foil with
24 AWG (7x32)
Stranded TC
18 AWG
(16x30)
Stranded BC
Plenum PVC,
.009”
Red & Black
Plenum,
PVC, Blue
with Yellow
Stripe
CMP
29 lbs/Mft
.195”
22 AWG
(7x30)
Stranded BC
Touch Panel Control Cable: Plenum
Electrical Specifications
Data Pair
Part #
Impedance
Power Pair
Capacitance
Conductor DCR
Drain DCR
Velocity of Propagation
Capacitace
Power Conductor DCR
6.0 6/Mft
6.7 6/Mft
18/22CRT
95 6
12.5 pF/ft between conductors
15.3 6/Mft
23.8 6/Mft
79%
31.7 pF/ft
between conductors
18/22CRTP
95 6
12.5 pF/ft between conductors
15.3 6/Mft
23.8 6/Mft
82%
31.7 pF/ft
between conductors
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AUTOMATION
Touch Panel Hybrid
Hyb rid Da ta C a b les fo r To u c h Pan el Sy s t e m s
Touch Panel Elements
Cat5E Elements
RG6Q Coax Elements (Optional)
Common Outer Jacket for Easy Pulling
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Mechanical Specifications
Part
#
Control Elements
(#, Color)
Cat5E Elements
(#, Color)
RG6Q Elements
(#, Color)
Master Jacket
(Type, Color)
Overall
Diameter
UL
Type
Approx.
Weight
18/22CCT
1, Teal with Yellow Stripe
1, White
N/A
PVC, Teal with Red Stripe
.524”
CL3/FT-4
98 lbs/Mft
18/22CCD
1, Teal with Yellow Stripe
2, One White, One Gray
N/A
PVC, Teal with Black Stripe
.547”
CL3/FT-4
130 lbs/Mft
18/22CCQ
1, Teal with Yellow Stripe
4, One White, One Green,
One Gray, One Blue
N/A
PVC, Teal with White Stripe
.652”
CL3/FT-4
189 lbs/Mft
18/22CDC
1, Teal with Yellow Stripe
2, One White, One Gray
2, Black & White
PVC, Teal with Orange Stripe .750”
CL3/FT-4
177 lbs/Mft
18/22QM
1
1 (15ns/100m skew)
N/A
Dual-zip PVC, Teal
.462” x .242”
CL3/FT-4
70 lbs/Mft
18/22QMP
1
1 (15ns/100m skew)
N/A
Dual-zip Plenum PVC, Teal
.385” x .195”
CMP
66 lbs/Mft
Touch Panel Control ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, See Page #29 (pn#18/22CRT)
Cat5E ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, See Page #32 (pn#244CAT5E360 except on QM amd QMP Types)
RG6Q ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, Consult Factory for Detailed Specifications (pn#181VQ6)
Elan Via!
C o a xia l a n d Da ta C a b le fo r Ela n Via ! S ys t e m s
Cat5E Element
RG59 Coax Element
18 Gage Power Conductors
Common Outer Jacket with Color Stripe
UL Riser Rated for Permanent Installation
Mechanical Specifications
Part
#
Cat5E Elements
(#, Color)
RG59 Elements
(#, Color)
Power Elements
(#, Color)
Master Jacket
(Type, Color)
Overall
Diameter
UL
Type
Approx.
Weight
182R59C5
1, White
1, Black
2x18 AWG (7x26),
Stranded BC, Black & Red
6.4 6/Mft
PVC, Blue
.467”
CL3R
FT-4
83 lbs/Mft
Cat5E ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, See Page #32 (pn#244CAT5E360)
RG59 ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, See Page #18 (pn#IR201V59)
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Keypad & Volume Control
&
AUTOMATION
Gen era l Pu rp o s e C a t5 E a n d A u d io Hyb rid Cabl e
Cat5E Element
Four Audio Conductors
Common Outer Jacket with Color Stripe
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Mechanical Specifications
Part #
Cat5E Elements
(#, Color)
164NCAT
1, Gray
144NCAT
Audio Conductors
(#, Color, DCR, Capacitance)
4x16 AWG (65x34), Stranded BC,
Black, Red, White, Green,
4.0 6/Mft, 48.4 pF/ft
Keypad & Volume Control Cable: 16 Gage
4x14 AWG (105x34), Stranded BC,
1, Gray
Black, Red, White, Green,
2.5 6/Mft, 40.5 pF/ft
Keypad & Volume Control Cable: 14 Gage
Master Jacket
(Type, Color)
Overall
Diameter
UL
Type
Approx.
Weight
PVC, Teal with Gray Stripe
.388”
CL3 & CM
93 lbs/Mft
PVC, Blue with Gray Stripe
.415”
CL3 & CM
125 lbs/Mft
Cat5E ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, See Page #32 (pn#244CAT5E360)
Total Home Hybrid
Hyb rid C a b le fo r Sma rt Ho me
Video and Network Distribution
Cat5E Elements
RG6Q Coax Elements
Multi-mode Fiber (Optional)
Common Outer Jacket for Easy Pulling
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Mechanical Specifications
Part
#
Cat5E Elements
(#, Color)
RG6Q Elements
(#, Color)
Muli-mode Fiber
Elements (#, Color)
Master Jacket
(Type, Color)
Overall
Diameter
UL
Type
Approx.
Weight
DV5E6U02
1, Gray
1, Black
N/A
PVC, Blue
.485”
CMG/CMR
89 lbs/Mft
DV5E6U03
2, Gray & White
1, Black
N/A
PVC, Blue
.575”
CMG/CMR
121 lbs/Mft
DV5E6U04
2, Gray & White
2, Black & White
N/A
PVC, Blue
.660”
CMG/CMR
156 lbs/Mft
2, Black & White
1, (2 Fiber Distribution),
Orange
PVC, Blue
.670”
CMG/CMR
175 lbs/Mft
DV5E6U04F
2, Gray & White
Cat5E ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, See Page #32 ( pn#244CAT5E360)
RG6Q ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, Consult Factory for Detailed Specifications (pn#181VQ6)
Multi-mode Fiber ELEMENT SPECIFICATIONS, See Page #34 (pn#FMD2R)
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AUTOMATION
Category 5e UTP
TIA /EIA C a t5 e 1 0 0 MHz
Fo u r- p a ir Netw o rk C a b le
Precision Cat5e Electrical Characteristics
100MHz Bandwidth
24 Gage Solid Copper Conductors
Meets or Exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.2 Standards
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Mechanical Specifications
Part
#
# of
Pairs
Nominal
OD
Conductors
Insulation
Jacket
UL
Type
Approx.
Weight
244CAT5
4
.208”
24 AWG Solid BC
Polyolefin
PVC
CMR/MPR
26 lbs/Mft
24 AWG Solid BC
Plenum Thermoplastic
Plenum PVC
CMP
23.5 lbs/Mft
Category 5e Four-pair 100MHz
244CAT5P
4
.180”
Category 5e Four-pair 100MHz: Plenum
Electrical Specifications
DCR
Max
Part #
DCR
Unbal. Max
Mutual
Capac. Max
Char.
Imped.
Prop. Delay
(Skew) Max
Vel. of Prop.
(Non-plenum, Plenum)
17 pF/ft
100 6
45 ns/100m
68%, 72%
Freq. (MHz)
244CAT5
244CAT5P
28.6 6
5%
Standards
Exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.2Cat 5e, ISO/IEC 11801
0.772
1
4
8
10
16
20
25
31.25
62.5
100
Insertion Loss (dB/100m)
1.8
2.0
4.1
5.8
6.5
8.2
9.3
10.4
11.7
17.0
22.0
PSNEXT (dB)
64.0
62.3
53.3
48.8
47.3
44.3
42.8
41.3
39.9
35.4
32.3
PSACR (dB/100m)
62.2
60.3
49.2
43.0
40.8
36.1
33.5
30.9
28.2
18.4
10.3
PSELFEXT (dB/100m)
63.0
60.8
48.7
42.7
40.8
36.7
34.7
32.8
30.9
24.8
20.8
---
19.0
20.8
21.7
22.0
22.0
22.0
21.3
20.6
18.5
17.1
RL (dB)
Category 5E 360MHz UTP
TIA /EIA C a t5 E 3 6 0 MHz
Fo u r- p a ir Netw o rk C a b le
Precision Cat5E Electrical Characteristics
360MHz Bandwidth
24 Gage Solid Copper Conductors
Meets or Exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.2 Standards
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Mechanical Specifications
Part
#
# of
Pairs
Nominal
OD
Conductors
Insulation
Jacket
UL
Type
Approx.
Weight
244CAT5E360
4
.210”
24 AWG Solid BC
PE
PVC
CMR
27 lbs/Mft
Plenum Thermoplastic
Plenum PVC
CMP
23.5 lbs/Mft
Category 5E Four-pair 360MHz
244CAT5E360P
4
.180”
24 AWG Solid BC
Category 5E Four-pair 360MHz: Plenum
Electrical Specifications
Part #
DCR
Max
DCR
Unbal. Max
Mutual
Capac. Max
5%
17 pF/ft
Freq. (MHz)
244CAT5E360
Series
28.6 6
Char.
Imped.
Prop. Delay
(Skew) Max
Vel. of Prop.
(Non-plenum, Plenum)
18 ns/100m
100 6
Standards
Exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.2
Cat 5e, ISO/IEC 11801
69%, 72%
0.772
1
4
8
10
16
20
25
31.25
62.5
100
155
200
250
300
360
Insertion Loss (dB/100m)
1.8
2.0
4.1
5.8
6.5
8.2
9.3
10.4
11.7
17.0
22.0
28.1
32.4
36.9
41.0
45.6
PSNEXT (dB)
70.0
68.3
59.3
54.8
53.3
50.3
48.8
47.3
45.9
41.4
38.3
35.5
33.8
32.3
31.2
30.0
PSACR (dB/100m)
68.2
66.3
55.2
49.0
46.8
42.1
39.5
36.9
34.2
24.4
16.3
7.4
1.4
-4.6
-9.8
-15.6
PSELFEXT (dB/100m)
63.0
60.8
48.7
42.7
40.8
36.7
34.7
32.8
30.9
24.8
20.8
16.9
14.7
12.8
11.2
9.6
---
20.0
23.0
24.5
25.0
25.0
25.0
24.3
23.6
21.5
20.1
18.8
18.0
17.3
16.8
16.2
RL (dB)
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Category 6 UTP
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AUTOMATION
TIA/EIA C a t6 2 5 0 MHz
Fo u r- p a ir Netw o rk C a b le
Precision Cat6 Electrical Characteristics
250MHz Bandwidth
23 Gage Solid Copper Conductors
Meets or Exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.2 Standards
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Mechanical Specifications
Part
#
# of
Pairs
Nominal
OD
Conductors
Insulation
Jacket
UL
Type
Approx.
Weight
234CAT6
4
.240”
23 AWG Solid BC
Polyolefin
PVC with Central Spacer
CMR/MPR
27 lbs/Mft
23 AWG Solid BC
Plenum Thermoplastic
Plenum PVC with Central Spacer
CMP
28 lbs/Mft
Category 6 Four-pair 250MHz
234CAT6P
4
.220”
Category 6 Four-pair 250MHz: Plenum
Electrical Specifications
DCR
Max
Part #
DCR
Unbal. Max
Mutual
Capac. Max
Char.
Imped.
Prop. Delay
(Skew) Max
Vel. of Prop.
(Non-plenum, Plenum)
17 pF/ft
100 6
18 ns/100m
69%, 72%
Freq. (MHz)
234CAT6
234CAT6P
3%
28.6 6
Standards
Meets or Exceeds TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1
Cat 6, ISO/IEC 11801
0.772
1
4
8
10
16
20
25
31.25
62.5
100
155
200
250
Insertion Loss (dB/100m)
1.8
2.0
3.8
5.3
6.0
7.6
8.5
9.5
10.7
15.4
19.8
25.2
29.0
32.8
PSNEXT (dB)
74.0
72.3
63.3
58.8
57.3
54.3
52.8
51.3
49.9
45.4
42.3
39.5
37.8
36.3
PSACR (dB/100m)
72.2
70.3
59.5
53.5
51.3
46.7
44.3
41.8
39.2
30.0
22.5
14.3
8.8
3.5
PSELFEXT (dB/100m)
67.0
61.8
52.7
46.7
44.8
40.7
38.7
36.8
34.9
28.8
24.8
20.9
18.7
16.8
---
20.0
23.0
24.5
25.0
25.0
25.0
24.3
23.6
21.5
20.1
18.8
18.0
17.3
RL (dB)
Low-skew UTP
Fo u r- p a ir C a b le fo r A n a lo g Vid eo Tra n s mis s i o n
Low 2ns Skew
For RGB Analog Video Transmission
23 Gage Solid Copper Conductors
Cost Effective
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Mechanical Specifications
Part
#
# of
Pairs
Nominal
OD
Conductors
Insulation
Jacket
UL
Type
Approx.
Weight
234ULS
4
.228”
23 AWG Solid BC
Polyethylene
PVC
CMR
24 lbs/Mft
23 AWG Solid BC
Plenum Thermoplastic
Plenum PVC
CMP
25 lbs/Mft
Low Skew Four-pair UTP: Riser
234ULSP
4
.228”
Low Skew Four-pair UTP: Plenum
Electrical Specifications
Part #
234ULS
234ULSP
DCR
Max
DCR
Unbal. Max
28.6 6
5%
Mutual
Capac. Max
Char.
Imped.
Prop. Delay
(Skew) Max
17 pF/ft
100 6
2.0 ns/100m
Freq. (MHz)
Insertion Loss (dB/100m)
Vel. of Prop.
(Non-plenum, Plenum)
69%, 72%
0.772
1
4
8
10
16
20
25
31.25
62.5
100
1.7
1.9
3.9
5.5
6.2
7.9
8.9
10.0
11.3
16.3
21.2
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Multi-mode Breakout Fiber
In d o o r/O u td o o r Brea ko u t O p tic a l Fib er
Distribution Type Construction
62.5 Multi-mode Fiber Elements
Individual Kevlar Fillers and Tube Jackets for Additional Strength
Overall Jacket
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Fiber Specifications
Type
Mode Field Diameter
Cladding Diameter
Maximum Attenuation
Multi-mode
62.5 μ
125 μ
3.50 dB/km @ 850nm/1.00db/km @1300nm
Mechanical Specifications
Maximum Tension
Part #
FMB**R
*=Number
of Elements
Minimum Bend Radius
Operating
Installation
(Pulling)
Operating
Maximum
Vertical
Rise
Approx.
Weight
UL
Type
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
112
250
250
250
270
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
2”
6.5”
7.54”
8.9”
11.34”
1.0”
3.3”
3.8”
4.5”
5.7”
11,200’
5000’
3509’
2564’
2097’
8 lbs/Mft
40 lbs/Mft
57 lbs/Mft
78 lbs/Mft
129 lbs/Mft
OFNR
OFN FT4
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
112
250
250
250
270
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
2”
5.44”
6.46”
8.0”
10.46”
11,200’
6667’
4545’
3077’
1728’
8 lbs/Mft
30 lbs/Mft
44 lbs/Mft
65 lbs/Mft
125 lbs/Mft
OFNP
OFN FT6
Fiber
Buffer
Outer
Jacket
Number of
Elements
Nominal
OD
Installation
(Pulling)
PVC Tight Buffer Coating
( .9mm OD) with Kevlar
Filler & PVC Tube Jacket
(2.5mm OD)
PVC
(Orange)
2 (Duplex)
4
6
8
12
.113”x.241”
.325”
.377”
.445”
.567”
225
450
600
600
788
2 (Duplex)
4
6
8
12
.113”x.241”
.272”
.323”
.400”
.523”
225
450
600
600
788
Multi-mode Breakout Fiber: Riser Rated
FMB**P
*=Number
of Elements
Plenum PVC Tight Buffer
Plenum
Coating ( .9mm OD) with
PVC
Kevlar Filler & PVC Tube
(Orange)
Jacket (2.5mm OD)
1.0”
2.7”
3.2”
4.0”
5.2”
Multi-mode Breakout Fiber: Plenum Rated
Multi-mode Distribution Fiber
Indoor/Outdoor Distribution Optical Fiber
Distribution Type Construction
62.5 Multi-mode Fiber Elements
Kevlar Filler for Strength
Overall Jacket
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Fiber Specifications
Type
Mode Field Diameter
Cladding Diameter
Maximum Attenuation
Multi-mode
62.5 μ
125 μ
3.50 dB/km @ 850nm/1.00db/km @1300nm
Mechanical Specifications
Maximum Tension
Part #
FMD**R
*=Number
of Elements
Fiber
Buffer
Outer
Jacket
Number of
Elements
Nominal
OD
Installation
(Pulling)
PVC Tight Buffer Coating
with Overall Kevlar Filler
( .9mm OD)
PVC
(Orange)
2
4
6
8
12
.187”
.220”
.235”
.245”
.275”
180
225
225
315
405
.150”
.180”
.195”
.205”
.215”
180
225
225
315
405
Minimum Bend Radius
Operating
Maximum
Vertical
Rise
Approx.
Weight
UL
Type
3.74”
4.4”
4.7”
4.9”
5.5”
1.9”
2.2”
2.4”
2.5”
2.8”
2987’
3832’
3467’
3617’
3600’
15
19
21
23
30
lbs/Mft
lbs/Mft
lbs/Mft
lbs/Mft
lbs/Mft
OFNR
OFN FT4
3”
3.6”
3.9”
4.1”
4.5”
1.5”
1.8”
2.0”
2.1”
2.3”
4978’
5200’
4853’
4622’
4909’
9 lbs/Mft
14 lbs/Mft
15 lbs/Mft
18 lbs/Mft
22 lbs/Mft
OFNP
OFN FT6
Operating
Installation
(Pulling)
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
56 lbs
91 lbs
91 lbs
104 lbs
135 lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
56 lbs
91 lbs
91 lbs
104 lbs
135 lbs
Multi-mode Distirbution Fiber: Riser Rated
FMD**P
*=Number
of Elements
34
Plenum PVC Tight Buffer
Coating with Overall
Kevlar Filler
( .9mm OD)
Plenum
PVC
(Orange)
2
4
6
8
12
Multi-mode Distribution Fiber: Plenum Rated
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Single-mode Breakout Fiber
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In d o o r/O u td o o r Brea ko u t O p tic a l Fib er
Breakout Type Construction
8.3m Single-mode Fiber Elements
Individual Kevlar Fillers and Tube Jackets for Added Strength
Overall Jacket
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Fiber Specifications
Type
Mode Field Diameter
Cladding Diameter
Maximum Attenuation
Single Mode
8.3 μ
125 μ
d0.70 dB/km @ 1310/1550nm
Mechanical Specifications
Maximum Tension
Part #
FSB**R
*=Number
of Elements
Minimum Bend Radius
Operating
Installation
(Pulling)
Operating
Maximum
Vertical
Rise
Approx.
Weight
UL
Type
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
112
250
250
250
270
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
2”
6.5”
7.54”
8.9”
11.34”
1.0”
3.3”
3.8”
4.5”
5.7”
11,200’
5000’
3509’
2564’
2097’
8 lbs/Mft
40 lbs/Mft
57 lbs/Mft
78 lbs/Mft
129 lbs/Mft
OFNR
OFN FT4
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
112
250
250
250
270
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
2”
5.44”
6.46”
8.0”
10.46”
11,200’
6667’
4545’
3077’
1728’
8 lbs/Mft
30 lbs/Mft
44 lbs/Mft
65 lbs/Mft
125 lbs/Mft
OFNP
OFN FT6
Fiber
Buffer
Outer
Jacket
Number of
Elements
Nominal
OD
Installation
(Pulling)
PVC Tight Buffer Coating
( .9mm OD) with Kevlar
Filler & PVC Tube Jacket
(2.5mm OD)
PVC
(Yellow)
2 (Duplex)
4
6
8
12
.113”x.241”
.325”
.377”
.445”
.567”
225
450
600
600
788
.113”x.241”
.272”
.323”
.400”
.523”
225
450
600
600
788
Single-mode Breakout Fiber: Riser Rated
FSB**P
*=Number
of Elements
Plenum PVC Tight Buffer
Plenum
Coating ( .9mm OD) with
PVC
Kevlar Filler & PVC Tube
(Yellow)
Jacket (2.5mm OD)
2 (Duplex)
4
6
8
12
1.0”
2.7”
3.2”
4.0”
5.2”
Single-mode Breakout Fiber: Plenum Rated
Single-mode Distribution Fiber
Indoor/Outdoor Distribution Optical Fiber
Distribution Type Construction
8.3m Single-mode Fiber Elements
Kevlar Filler for Strength
Overall Jacket
UL Rated for Permanent Installation
Fiber Specifications
Type
Mode Field Diameter
Cladding Diameter
Maximum Attenuation
Single Mode
8.3 μ
125 μ
d0.70 dB/km @ 1310/1550nm
Mechanical Specifications
Maximum Tension
Part #
FSD**R
*=Number
of Elements
Fiber
Buffer
Outer
Jacket
Number of
Elements
Nominal
OD
Installation
(Pulling)
PVC Tight Buffer Coating
with Overall Kevlar Filler
( .9mm OD)
PVC
(Yellow)
2
4
6
8
12
.187”
.220”
.235”
.245”
.275”
180
225
225
315
405
.150”
.180”
.195”
.205”
.215”
180
225
225
315
405
Minimum Bend Radius
Operating
Maximum
Vertical
Rise
Approx.
Weight
UL
Type
3.74”
4.4”
4.7”
4.9”
5.5”
1.9”
2.2”
2.4”
2.5”
2.8”
2987’
3832’
3467’
3617’
3600’
15
19
21
23
30
lbs/Mft
lbs/Mft
lbs/Mft
lbs/Mft
lbs/Mft
OFNR
OFN FT4
3”
3.6”
3.9”
4.1”
4.5”
1.5”
1.8”
2.0”
2.1”
2.3”
4978’
5200’
4853’
4622’
4909’
9 lbs/Mft
14 lbs/Mft
15 lbs/Mft
18 lbs/Mft
22 lbs/Mft
OFNP
OFN FT6
Operating
Installation
(Pulling)
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
56 lbs
91 lbs
91 lbs
104 lbs
135 lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
lbs
56 lbs
91 lbs
91 lbs
104 lbs
135 lbs
Single-mode Distribution Fiber: Riser Rated
FSD**P
*=Number
of Elements
Plenum PVC Tight Buffer
Coating with Overall
Kevlar Filler
( .9mm OD)
Plenum
PVC
(Yellow)
2
4
6
8
12
Single-mode Distribution Fiber: Plenum Rated
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