Panduit- Opti-Core® Indoor Distribution Interlocking Armored Fiber Cable
PANDUIT FIBER OPTIC CABLE OPTI-CORE® INDOOR DISTRIBUTION INTERLOCKING ARMORED
FEATURES
Crush‑resistant interlocking armor
Aluminum interlocking armor protects fibers without needing inner conduit—ideal for riser/backbone paths and harsh environments.
High‑speed laser‑optimized fiber
Supports OM3, OM4, OM5 and OS2 singlemode fibers, enabling up to 10 Gb/s performance over modern networks.
SPECIFICATIONS
Fiber count: 6–144
Jacket: PVC or PVDF, riser (OFCR) or plenum (OFCP) rated
Tensile strength (≤12 fibers): 667 N install / 200 N long-term
Crush-resistance: 250 lb/in (440 N/cm)
Bend radius: 4.7 in (120 mm) long-term riser, 9.4 in (240 mm) installation
Temp range: –40 °C to +75 °C operating
Attenuation: ≤0.7 dB/km (OS2 @1310 nm), ≤3.5 dB/km (OM3/OM4 @850 nm)
PANDUIT FIBER OPTIC CABLE OPTI-CORE® INDOOR/OUTDOOR ARMORED LOOSE TUBE CABLE (48–144 FIBERS)
FEATURES
Steel‑taped armor for direct burial
Steel corrugated armor makes this cable rodent-resistant and suitable for tunnels, subways, and outdoor‑indoor environments.
Flame‑retardant and low‑smoke jacket
Meets EuroClass Cca/B2ca, IEC flame and smoke standards, and features gel-filled water blocking.
SPECIFICATIONS
Fiber count: 48, 72, 96, 144
Fiber types: OS2 or OM4
Central strength: FRP rod; armor: 0.155 mm corrugated steel
Operating temp: –40 °C to +60 °C
Attenuation: ≤0.5 dB/km (OS2 @1310/1550 nm); ≤3.0 dB/km (OM4 @850 nm)
PANDUIT FIBER OPTIC CABLE OPTI-CORE® INDOOR/OUTDOOR TIGHT BUFFERED ARMORED CABLE
FEATURES
Tight-Buffered Fibers for Direct Connectorization
Instead of loose tube, fibers are tight-buffered (e.g., 900 µm buffer) to allow direct connector termination in indoor zones or patch panels without the need for intermediate breakout modules.
Armored Protection for Harsh Environments
Incorporates a metallic armor (e.g. corrugated steel tape or aluminum interlock) around the buffer or jacket, giving resistance to crush, rodents, and mechanical damage.
Indoor / Outdoor Usability with Flame Safety
Designed to traverse from outside to inside, the outer jacket is flame-retardant and low smoke (LSZH or equivalent) to comply with indoor fire codes.
Dry Water-Blocking Construction
Likely uses dry water-blocking (no gel) or swellable fillers to block moisture ingress while simplifying preparation.
SPECIFICATIONS
Fiber Count Options: Likely in multiples (4, 6, 12, etc.) in tight-buffered tubes or bundles
Buffer Type: 900 µm tight-buffer
Jacket Material / Color: LSZH or flame-rated jacket (black) for OSP, possibly indoor-rated inner jacket
Armor Type: Corrugated steel tape, or aluminum interlock
Bend Radius (installation / permanent): ~20 × OD (installation), ~10 × OD (permanent)
Tensile Load (long / short): Dependent on armoring and buffer construction
Crush Resistance: High, per armored cable standards
Temperature Range: –30 °C to +70 °C (or similar)
Optical Performance: For singlemode, typical ≤ 0.4 dB/km @ 1310 nm, ≤ 0.3 dB/km @ 1550 nm
Standards / Compliance: IEC 60794, UL, flame / fire standards, etc.
