Armor Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cable

Available In: Americas
Part Number: AFXLTP, AFXLTR

Molex Lightband Armor Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cable is made up of fiber optic loose tube cables encased with aluminum or steel spirally wrapped armor in an interlocking configuration. The armored cable is then covered with a plenum rated jacket to prevent snags during installation.

Available only in the USA.

Benefits

  • Eliminates the need for conduit or plenum innerduct
  • Significant cost savings in both materials and labor – up to 25%
  • Accommodates last minute relocations or pathway changes
  • Provides a higher concentration of cables in an area than conduit
  • Armor provides crush protection and protection from rodent attacks
Technical Information

MECHANICAL
Type of cable: Loose tube
Outer sheath: OFNR or OFNP
Sheath color:
Non-Plenum (OFNR)
OS1/2, OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4: Black
Plenum (OFNP)
OS1/2: Yellow
OM1 & OM2: Orange
OM3 & OM4: Aqua
Armor type: Aluminum Interlock

ELECTRICAL/OPTICAL
Attenuation max:
OS1/2
1550 nm (cabled): 0.3
1310 nm (cabled): 0.4
1300 nm (cabled) [dB/km]: 1.0
OM1 & OM2
850 nm (cabled): 3.5
1300 nm (cabled)[dB/km]: 1.0
OM3 & OM4
850 nm (cabled): 3.0
1300 nm (cabled) [dB/km]: 1.0
Fiber optic type: OS1/2, OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4

COMMERCIAL STANDARDS
EN 50173
ISO/IEC 11801
ANSI/ICEA S-104-696
ANSI/ICEA S-87-640
ANSI/TIA-568-C.3
Telcordia GR-409

Fire Propagation Tests:
Non-Plenum: UL OFNR/FT4
Plenum: UL OFNP/FT6

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