Fiber optic cables can be a difficult product to understand due to the vast data communications cables selection and variety of application* uses. To help identify the type of cable your customer needs, ask them 4 basic questions:
- Do you know the fiber optic count?
2, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144 - Do you know the type of fiber optic cable needed?
Single Mode (SM - Yellow)
62.5 Micron Multi-Mode (OM1 - Orange)50 Micron Multi-Mode (OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5 - Aqua)
- Is the fiber optic cable classified as loose tube (requires a fan out kit) or tight buffer?
- Do you know the environment where the cable will be installed?
Armored
Indoor Plenum
Indoor Riser
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor/Outdoor Water Block
Outside Plant
LSZH
Caustic Environment? If so, chemicals, heat, crush?
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Do you have questions about fiber optic cables? Contact your OmniCable Account Manager.
*Traditional Enterprise Applications, Building Automation, Building Controls, Alarm, security, access control, Oil, Gas, Petroleum: Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA), Industrial Automation, Broadcast, Utility / Alternative Energy Control