LC UPC Simplex Armored Fiber Patch Cable, OS2, Riser (OFCR)

For Tanzanian site work, correct product selection should be followed by careful transport, connector inspection and retention of the fiber records. This simplex armored patch cable carries a single OS2 9/125µm fiber between two LC UPC connectors, protected by a helical stainless steel tube beneath the blue 3.0mm riser-rated (OFCR) jacket. It matches the LC interface found on modern BiDi transceivers and density-optimized frames, and adds the steel protection that exposed patching fields and under-floor routes demand.

Product Highlights

• Helical stainless steel armor against crush, impact and rodents
• G.657.A1 bend-insensitive fiber, 10/5D bend radius
• Riser (OFCR) flame rating for vertical building pathways
• Insertion loss ≤0.3dB, return loss ≥50dB
• Stock lengths 1m to 30m; custom lengths and jackets on request
• LC UPC to LC UPC simplex, OS2 9/125µm single mode

Specifications

LC simplex in high-density frames

The LC interface packs twice the ports into the identical panel space as SC, which is why modern BiDi optics and dense frames are almost universally LC. A simplex LC cord patches a single lit strand between those ports without the bulk and slack of a duplex unit, keeping density-optimized fields readable and leaving neighboring latches accessible.

Single-fiber BiDi transmission

BiDi SFP, SFP+ and SFP28 modules transmit and receive on distinct wavelengths over one strand; thus, the correct cord has exactly one fiber. Using a simplex armored cord for these links removes the unused leg entirely: less weight on the latch, nothing extra to dress, and no dark fiber inviting a wrong interface later.

Steel armor without extra bulk

At 3.0mm outside diameter this armored simplex cord is no thicker than a standard duplex jumper, yet the helical stainless tube inside gives it crush, pull and rodent resistance that ordinary patch cords lack. Because it dresses through the identical managers and rings as the rest of the frame, protection is added without changing the cabling practice.

Monitoring taps and test access

Optical taps, OTDR access points and permanent connection monitoring all present single-fiber LC ports. A simplex armored cord is the right patch format for them: one strand, no spare leg, and steel protection for a connection that is supposed to stay connected and unmonitored itself for years. For test access in public or industrial areas, the armored build further survives being temporarily routed through walkways during servicing windows.

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), covering the common rack-to-rack, access and frame connections this cord is built for. Bespoke lengths beyond this range are manufactured to order. In dense frames the measured length matters twice: once for the path, and once since surplus slack in a crowded manager hides the neighboring ports. Specifying the precise path length avoids both the slack storage problem of an overlong cord and the strain risk of one that is too short.

Factory quality control and testing

Each unit is built with precision zirconia ferrule LC connectors and measured for insertion loss and return loss before packing; the 0.3dB and 50dB figures are verified per cord. Ferrule geometry is checked for stable physical contact across repeated matings, and the latch action is tested before packing.

Purchase and Factory Support

Quote against the LC UPC simplex armored series with path length and jacket rating stated. Hybrid builds, for example LC on one end and SC APC on the other, are supplied as stock items or through the customized simplex armored program once the factory confirms the specification. For Tanzanian deliveries, the order details should include any site identification needed by the installation team.