Custom Duplex Armored Fiber Patch Cable, OS2, LC/SC/FC/ST/LSH
For Tanzanian site work, correct product selection should be followed by careful transport, connector inspection and retention of the fiber records. This is the configured-to-order duplex armored platform: two fibers of OS2 9/125µm G.657.A1 glass inside a helical stainless steel tube, terminated with any combination of LC, SC, FC, ST or LSH connectors in UPC or APC polish, and jacketed in riser (OFCR), LSZH or plenum (OFNP) compound in blue, black or white. Instead of adapting a stock cord to the job, the cord is built for the job from the start. For Tanzanian site work, keep this requirement with the field checklist and the delivered product records.
Product Highlights
- LC, SC, FC, ST or LSH connectors in any end-to-end mix
- UPC or APC polish per end, return loss to 60/65dB class
- Riser (OFCR), LSZH or plenum (OFNP) jacket, blue/black/white
- Helical stainless steel armor, 120/225N tensile rating
- Any length to order; standard range 1m to 30m stocked
- Duplex OS2 9/125µm, built to the stated configuration
Specifications
| Connector Type | LC / SC / FC / ST / LSH, any end-to-end combination |
|---|---|
| Polish Type | UPC or APC per end |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125µm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Fiber Count | Duplex |
| Polarity | A (Tx) to B (Rx) |
| Jacket Color | Blue / Black / White |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 3.0mm |
| Fiber Grade | G.657.A1 (Compatible with G.652.D) |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 10/5D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Flame Rating | Riser (OFCR) / LSZH / Plenum (OFNP) |
| Construction Type | Single Armored, Stainless Steel Tube |
| Tensile Strength | 120/225N (Long/Short Term) |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.3dB |
| Return Loss | UPC ≥50dB, APC ≥60dB (LC/SC/FC/ST); LSH APC ≥65dB |
| Operating Temperature | OFNP: 0 to 70°C; OFCR/LSZH: -20 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) |
One platform, every connector combination
LC on the transceiver, ST on the legacy panel, FC on the test set, LSH on the carrier frame: real networks mix interfaces, and this platform terminates any of them on either end of the identical armored duplex cord. Because hybrid builds arrive as one tested unit, the optical adapter pairs and their extra loss merely never enter the connection.
Choosing the jacket: OFCR, LSZH or OFNP
The jacket follows the building zone, not the other way round. Riser (OFCR) suits vertical shafts and general pathways; LSZH is specified for occupied public spaces, tunnels and transport; plenum (OFNP) is requested where the path crosses air-handling space. The armor and the optical core stay the identical across all three; thus, one diagram can mix jackets by zone without changing the optical budget.
How custom production runs
Send the connector being used mix, polish, jacket, color and length; the factory confirms the manufacturable specification, then terminates, armors and tests the patch cords to that diagram. Because every cord in the batch is measured for insertion loss and return loss against the identical limits as the stock range, a custom build carries no quality penalty.
Documentation and batch consistency
Each custom build is confirmed against a written setup before fabrication, and that setup becomes the reference for repeat orders. Because label text, leg marking and packaging can all be added to the identical diagram, the second batch arrives identical to the first. For projects rolled out in phases, this repeatability is normally worth more than any single specification line.
Color coding with black and white jackets
Beyond the standard blue, the duplex platform is jacketed in black or white on order. Black serves outdoor-adjacent and security-conscious routes where the supplied cable should not draw the eye; white disappears into finished interiors, hotel corridors and office raceway. Some administrations further use jacket color to separate networks or security zones on the identical frame. State the color with the setup and it is built into the jacket, not sleeved on afterward.
Standard lengths plus custom builds
Standard offerings are stocked for fast delivery: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft) and 30m (98ft). Because every cord is built to order, any length in between or beyond this range may generally be produced; for long runs the factory confirms reel and packaging details with the quotation.
Factory quality control and testing
Custom patch cords are tested to the identical limits as the stock range: 0.3dB insertion loss ceiling and polish-appropriate return loss, verified per unit before packing. Because ferrule geometry is checked on every end face, and APC ends are angle-verified, a mixed-polish build performs exactly as its two polishes set out.
Purchase and Factory Support
Send the requested setup: connector types per end, polish per end, jacket rating, color and length. The factory confirms the manufacturable specification and lead time with the quotation; drawings or photos of the existing plant are welcome and speed up confirmation. For Tanzanian deliveries, the order details should include any site identification needed by the installation team.
