Corning 012E88-33131-D3 – 12-Fiber, 8.3/125 µm, Tight Buffered, Plenum, Armored Dielectric, 0.65/0.65/0.5 dB/km, MIC DX, Armored Plastic Armor, TBII

Corning 012E88-33131-D3 – 12-Fiber, 8.3/125 µm, Tight Buffered, Plenum, Armored Dielectric, 0.65/0.65/0.5 dB/km, MIC DX, Armored Plastic Armor, TBII

The 12F 8.3/125 Tight Buffered Plenum Armored Dielectric TBII cable is designed for indoor general-purpose horizontal and plenum applications, featuring dielectric armor for enhanced protection without conductivity. It contains 12 single-mode (OS2) fibers compliant with ITU-T G.652.D, offering low attenuation of 0.4 dB/km at 1310 nm, 1383 nm, and 1550 nm. The construction includes flame-retardant inner and outer jackets, dielectric strength members, and a nominal outer diameter of 11.5 mm, with a yellow OFNP-rated jacket meeting NEC, NFPA 262, and CSA FT-6 standards. It supports installation in temperatures from 0°C to 60°C and operation from 0°C to 70°C, with a minimum bend radius of 173 mm during installation and 115 mm in operation. This lightweight, high-performance cable is ideal for environments requiring high tensile strength (up to 1000 N short-term) and reliable single-mode optical performance.

General Specifications

• Product Number: 012E88-33131-D3

• Cable Type: Tight-Buffered

• Environment: Indoor

• Product Type: Dielectric armor

• Fiber Category: Single-mode (OS2)

• Flame Rating: Plenum (OFNP)

• Applications: General purpose, Horizontal, Plenum

• Cable Geometry: Round

Standards

• RoHS: Compliant with RoHS 2011/65/EU

• Approvals: NEC® OFCP, NFPA 262, CSA FT-6

• Design Criteria: ICEA S-83-596

Environmental Conditions

• Installation Temp Range: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

• Operation Temp Range: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)

• Storage Temp Range: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Cable Design

• Fiber Count: 12

• Outer Jacket Color: Yellow

• Outer Jacket Material: Flame-retardant

• Strength Elements: Dielectric strength members (Layer 1 & Layer 2)

• Inner Jacket Material: Flame-retardant

• Tight Buffer Colors: Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet, Rose, Aqua

• Flame Rating: Plenum (OFNP)

Mechanical Specifications

• Max. Tensile Strength (Long-Term): 593 N (133.31 lbf)

• Max. Tensile Strength (Short-Term): 1000 N (224.81 lbf)

• Min. Bend Radius (Installation): 173 mm (6.81 in)

• Min. Bend Radius (Operation): 115 mm (4.53 in)

• Nominal Inner Cable Diameter: 5.6 mm (0.22 in)

• Nominal Outer Diameter: 11.5 mm (0.45 in)

Optical Characteristics

• Fiber Code: E

• Performance Option Code: 31

• Fiber Type: Single-mode (OS2) / 250 µm

• Maximum Attenuation: 0.4 dB/km @ 1310, 1383, 1550 nm

• Compliance: ITU-T G.652.D

Dimensions

• Cable Weight: 1.433 kg/km (0.96 lb/1000 ft)