Belden FD3D012P9, 12 F FX OM3 OFNP Plenum Fiber Cable Black Jacket

Belden FD3D012P9 is an FX Indoor/Outdoor OM3 fiber distribution cable with a tight buffered, non-unitized design for premise backbone installations. It features 12 fibers with TIA-598-D color coding and a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket. This all-dielectric cable uses waterblocking aramid yarns and is listed for OFNP, FT6 with a plenum fire rating. OM3 optical characteristics support 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance up to 300 m (850 nm).

Belden FD3D012P9 Key Features

• Designed as a fiber distribution cable for premise backbone installations.
• OM3 fiber type with 12 fibers and TIA-598-D color coding for consistent identification.
• Tight buffered construction with a non-unitized design.
• All-dielectric construction with waterblocking aramid yarns for cable core water blocking and as the strength member.
• Black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket with 1 outer jacket ripcord.
• Environmental suitability includes indoor/outdoor, sunlight resistance, and burial.
• Flammability / reaction to fire: OFNP, FT6; fire rating: plenum.

Belden FD3D012P9 Technical Specs

Construction & Physical Specs

Product category	Fiber distribution cable
Fiber core diameter	50/125 μm
Fiber buffer material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Fiber buffer diameter	900 μm
Armored	No
Rodent protected	No
Nom. diameter	0.230 in (5.8 mm)
Bulk cable weight	21 lbs/kft (31 kg/km)

Optical Performance Characteristics

Max. attenuation	3.0 dB/km (850 nm); 1.0 dB/km (1300 nm)
1 Gigabit Ethernet performance	1000 m (850 nm); 550 m (1300 nm)
10 Gigabit Ethernet performance	300 m (850 nm)
Min. effective modal bandwidth (EMB)	2000 MHz.km (850 nm)
Min. overfilled launch (OFL) bandwidth	1500 MHz.km (850 nm); 500 MHz.km (1300 nm)

Mechanical Ratings

Minimum bend radius during installation	15x Cable OD
Minimum bend radius during operation	10x Cable OD
Max. tensile strength during installation	660 N (150 lbf)
Max. tensile strength during operation	200 N (45 lbf)
Crush resistance	220 N/cm

Temperature Ratings

Installation temperature range	0°C to +60°C
Operating temperature range	-40°C to +70°C
Storage temperature range	-40°C to +70°C

Compliance & Sustainability

ICEA compliance	S-104-696
European directive compliance	EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE), REACH: 2020-01-16
Sustainability	CA Prop 65, Product Lens™, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Available

Belden FD3D012P9 Applications

• Supports premise backbone installations where a fiber distribution cable is required.
• Works in indoor/outdoor environments, including locations where sunlight resistance is needed.
• Enables burial installations as listed under environmental suitability.
• Meets OFNP, FT6 and plenum fire rating requirements for installations that call for these flammability / reaction to fire classifications.

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