Customized OM3 Indoor/Outdoor Multi-Fiber Cable, LC/SC/FC/ST/Unterminated
For Pakistani procurement and engineering teams, the specification provides a practical basis for checking compatibility before production is requested. This custom-built multi-fiber cable is a pre-terminated indoor/outdoor rated unit built exactly to the setup the project specifies: connector styles and polish at every end, fiber count, jacket rating, breakout geometry and length are all specified at order time, and the finished trunk is optically tested leg by leg before dispatch. Because the indoor/outdoor build carries a flame-rated jacket that further tolerates moisture and ultraviolet exposure, one unit can run from an outdoor entry point directly into the building without a transition splice at the wall.
Product Highlights
- Meet the IEC 60794-1 and IEC 60794-2-20 Standard
- Feature a UV Stabilized and Moisture Resistant Outer Jacket
- Available 4 Fibers with Variable Length
- Custom Cable with Pre-terminated Connectors, Breakout Types and Pulling Eye
- Optical Performance Test for Normal Network Connections
Specifications
| Connector Type | LC/SC/ST/FC/Unterminated |
|---|---|
| Polish Type | UPC |
| Fiber Mode | OM3 50/125μm |
| Fiber Count | 4 Fibers |
| Cable Jacket | LSZH |
| Minimum Bend Radius | 20/10D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Breakout Outside Diameter (OD) | 2.0mm |
| Trunk Outside Diameter (OD) | 4.8mm |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.3dB |
| Return Loss | ≥30dB |
| Cable Type | Tight Buffered |
| Fiber Grade | Bend Insensitive |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140℉) |
Keeping multimode links healthy
Multimode links fail more frequently from contamination than from fiber damage. Each ferrule ought to be inspected and cleaned before making the connection, and the dust caps ought to stay on until the moment of interface. These habits matter more than any specification on the datasheet, and they are the reason these assemblies ship capped and tested.
OM3 for existing multimode plants
This OM3 unit matches the current base of OM3 link cabling: 10G links to 300 meters and 40/100G SR4 links to 70 meters. When the permanent connection is OM3, trunking with OM3 keeps the link specification homogeneous and the test reports clean.
Pulling eye and installation practice
A pre-terminated trunk is only as good as its journey through the pathway. The optional pulling eye protects the connectorized end during the pull and keeps the trunk assembly from twisting, which matters on long riser runs and congested trays. The installation load rating on the datasheet is the number the pulling rope ought to respect, not the weight of the reel.
Breakout geometry and why it matters
The breakout is where a trunk becomes usable. Equal-length legs suit a straight row of adjacent ports, whereas staggered legs reach a column of ports without slack piling up at one end. The 2.0mm legs survive patching-field handling; the 0.9mm version suits protected routing inside panels and cassettes. Selecting the geometry at order time means the terminated assembly arrives matching the hardware it serves.
Planning a trunk route
A multi-fiber trunk is planned once and current once, and therefore the planning deserves the hour it takes. Measure the path through the actual containment, note the bend space at the two interfaces, and decide which end gets pulled. State the pulling eye specification with the order if the path is long or congested. At the far end, leave the dressing slack this adapter panel or cassette needs - the datasheet breakout lengths are the default, and other geometries are confirmed before factory assembly.
Pre-terminated versus field termination
Terminating OM3 fiber in the field means a splicer, a tray location, consumables and the craft time to do it well - multiplied by each fiber in the trunk assembly. A pre-terminated unit moves all of that work to the factory floor, where polishing, inspection and testing happen under controlled conditions. The installer who receives the installed cable routes it, dresses the legs and mates the optical interfaces; the connection is ready for light the identical hour. Since each field-terminated leg is a different chance for a rework visit, for multi-fiber counts the saving is not to be considered linear but compounding,.
Fiber Count Configurations
Fiber count is specified at order time: 2 Fibers, 4 Fibers, 6 Fibers, 8 Fibers, 12 Fibers, 16 Fibers, 24 Fibers are standard options for this build. Selecting the count is a capacity decision - plan the active links, add the spares the servicing practice calls for, and the trunk assembly arrives with each leg terminated and tested.
Route Length and Custom Builds
Catalogue lengths cover the common routes: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft), 30m (98ft), 25m (82ft), with custom-built length offered beyond the list, including foot-based builds for projects specified in imperial units. Specifying the measured path length keeps the slack out of the tray and the strain off the optical interfaces.
Test Standards and Quality Control
Each trunk is terminated with precision zirconia ferrule connectors and optically tested leg by leg before packing: insertion loss and return loss are verified on every fiber, and end-face geometry is inspected for consistent physical contact. The terminated assembly ships with dust caps on every installed connector and the test results offered on specify.
Ordering Details and Factory Support
Refer to this setup by fiber mode, fiber count, connector pair, breakout geometry and length when specifying a quotation. For configurations outside the listed options - mixed connector families, jacket ratings, pulling eye, identification or project packing - send the specification with the request and the factory will make certain of the build before factory assembly. For Pakistan, a clear port or maintenance schedule helps us confirm the correct factory-built configuration before supply.
