Fiber Patch Cords Clause Samples
Fiber Patch Cords. The fiber patch cord shall be single mode and consist of buffered, a stepped- index 8.3 micron core with a 125 micron cladding for single mode. The fiber cladding shall be covered by aramid yam and a jacket of flame-retardant PVC.
1. Singlemode Fiber Patch Cord Specifications (typical): · Return Loss: -50 dB maximum · Operating temperature: -4° to 158° F (-20 to 70° C) · Mated connector loss: µ = 0.35 dB, s = 0.2 dB · Cable Retention: 50 lb. (220 N) minimum · Connection Repeatability: 0.20 dB maximum change per 200 reconnects · Mating Coupler: ST®: C3000A1, C3000A2, C3000A3 SC: C6000A-4 SC/APC: C6800A-4 · ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturer preferred
A. Provide field installable, single mode ST®, SC, or SC/ABC type connectors. Connectors shall be Ceramic tip, UV curable, with an average loss of .3 dB and prevent momentary disconnect when an axial load is placed on the cable. Lucent Technologies P3020A-C-125 single mode ST® connector approved Lucent Technologies P6000A-Z-125 or P6001-Z-124 singlemode SC connector approved
B. Typical optical connector specifications: Loss (dB) µ = 0.35 s = 0.2 µ = 0.2, s = 0.1
A. All fiber installation shall be conducted in appropriate distribution pathways to include cable troughs and conduit. In all instances of fiber cable plant install, fiber shall not exceed 75% fill capacity in either new or existing raceways and conduits.
B. All fiber cable plant shall be properly supported as installed, along the entire length of the cable bundle In accordance with airport standards. Ceiling and wall installations shall be in proper troughs and raceways. Poured concrete underfloor installations shall be in approved wireway and installations under raised flooring shall be in approved troughs raised at least 6” above floor power cabling.
C. Breakouts from the main bundle shall be in as per airport standards and jumpers shall be in either slitted innerduct or approved protective raceway type materials.
D. In all cases, cabling shall be properly supported. Jumpers and single pair breakouts shall be supported via affixation to facility fixtures every 18”, at a minimum.
E. Jumpers installed in overhead cable ladder trays shall be in innerduct. Jumpers installed in cable vertical or rack fixture type cable organizers shall be affixed to the fixture with either cable tie or Velcro.