Commscope Indoor-Outdoor Fiber Optic Cable – Non-Armoured
Whether you’re installing fiber in a building or laying it underground, Commscope has the indoor/outdoor non-armored fiber cable that fits your needs. These cables are crafted with central tube designs and come in a variety of configurations and jacket types.
Featuring Kevlar re-enforced double jacketing and Stainless Steel Micro Armor, this rugged wire can handle even the most congested pathways. This type of fiber cable also reduces installation costs by avoiding the need for additional conduits.
Tactical
Tactical indoor-outdoor fiber optic cable is ideal for military and security sensitive environments. The armored outer layer protects against tampering and accidental damage to the cable. This is especially important in crowded areas where it’s easy to bump into cables. It also helps to improve resistance to environmental factors, such as moisture and heat.
The tactical tight-buffered design of this cable features an internal aramid strength member for crush resistance, which can help to improve safety when handling and installation. The polyurethane sheath is designed to withstand the impact of Military tanks and Outside Broadcast vehicles.
It also offers improved bending performance and flexibility. This is perfect for running cables in and around equipment, sets and props where they’re likely to be subjected to frequent flexing. This can reduce the risk of fiber cable failure and promote a longer lifespan.
This tactical armored cable is available in a variety of strand counts and jacket options including riser rated and plenum rated. It’s suitable for installations that transition from outdoor to indoor locations such as a ventilation shaft. It’s also a great choice for long distance fiber backbone connections, primary and secondary trunk lines in military applications and other harsher environments. The armored design provides additional protection against rodent bites, extreme weather conditions and other threats. This can help to improve overall operational efficiency by reducing downtime due to damage and repairs.
Plenum
Plenum rated fiber cables are ideal for indoor applications such as running cables through HVAC ductwork. They are a common choice for multi-story buildings, as they can run in between floors without the need for mechanical protection. These cables feature helically wrapped interlocking indoor-outdoor-fiber-optic-cable-non-armored armor that protects your fiber from fractures and other outside obstructions. They also are designed to be flame-resistant and self-extinguish. In order to meet UL and ETL fire ratings, these cables must pass various testing procedures. Two main laboratories conduct most of the testing, Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) and Electrical Testing Laboratory (ETL). The information about your cable’s plenum rating should be printed on its outer jacket to provide you with important details.
Cables that are not plenum-rated can create toxic fumes and smoke during a fire. These gases can be spread throughout a building by air circulation, which can increase the speed at which a fire can spread. This is why it is important to use only plenum-rated cable in your telecommunications network.
Our bulk plenum fiber is made with OS2, 8/3 micron single-mode fiber. The fibers are fusion spliced by FOA Certified technicians and the connector end faces are machine polished to reduce light loss. This type of fiber optic cable can be used in indoor telecommunications applications including headend termination to a fiber backbone, optical-loopback-cables-module termination of rack systems or intra-building backbones. It is also ideal for overcoming transition splice issues that occur when routing an outdoor-rated cable indoors.
Riser
Commscope offers indoor fiber cables that are ideal for deployment in commercial and residential applications. These cables are crafted with a central tube design and feature an outer jacket that addresses environmental concerns. Some of these cables also come with an aluminum interlocking armor, adding a degree of protection against crushing forces.
The interlocking armor adds mechanical durability and a level of safety that isn’t possible with non-armored cables. For instance, the aluminum helps mitigate rodent activity and makes it impossible for them to chew through the cable. This type of armor also ensures that the cable is safe in a fire-coded environment.
Some of these cables offer a level of protection that is similar to that of plenum or riser cables. For example, the OM3 LSZH central tube cables combine up to 144 color-coded, 900 m tight buffered optical fibers in a single flame retardant jacket that is either plenum or riser rated.
This design enables users to install the cable without the need for conduit, which reduces costs in the long run. Additionally, the central tube construction provides for easy identification of individual fibers and allows for a simple and fast installation process. The cable is also equipped with dry water blocking yarns and a non-preferential bend axis to mitigate water incursion, preventing degradation of the optical signal.
Direct Burial
The idea behind direct burial is to bypass many of the formalities associated with traditional funerals and cremation. It appeals to families that want to respect their deceased loved ones’ wishes for a simple departure. It also resonates with those who seek financial relief, as it significantly reduces costs from the absence of services like viewing and embalming.
The cost of a direct burial is significantly lower than that of a traditional funeral and casket, as well as expenses such as flowers, clergy fees, memorial ceremony charges, printed memorial programs, and so on. It is important to note, however, that a graveside service or memorial ceremony must still be held to honor the departed.
In addition, it is crucial to work with a reputable funeral home when considering this option. They will provide guidance tailored to individual needs. This will ensure the best choice is made for you and your family.
For situations that require additional cable protection, indoor/outdoor armored cables can be used. They incorporate dry water blocking aramid yarn strength members and have UV-resistant qualities. They can be installed without conduit, which allows for installation in a variety of applications. They can be placed in locations that are subject to moisture, such as underground cable trenches or on the roof of a building. Typically, these types of cables are installed by professional installers.
