Belden FS1C006N0 is a Central Loose Tube outdoor loose tube fiber optic cable with 6 OM1 fibers and a PE - Polyethylene black jacket. It features a gel-filled core and waterblocking tape to support use in outdoor & wet locations, including direct burial. This all-dielectric design is specified for Extended Distance Horizontal & Backbone Data/Telco Network installations and noisy environment routing. Optical characteristics are specified at 850 nm and 1300 nm, including max. attenuation of 3.25 dB/km and 1.0 dB/km.
Belden FS1C006N0 Key Features
- Central Loose Tube construction designed for outdoor installations.
- All-dielectric design: Yes.
- Gel Filled subunit waterblocking and Gel Filled cable core water blocking.
- PE - Polyethylene outer jacket in black.
- Core wrap material: Waterblocking tape.
- Fiber subunit strength members: Aramid Yarns; strength member: Fiberglass Yarns.
- ICEA compliance: S-87-640; TIA/EIA compliance: ANSI/ICEA S-87-640.
- Sustainability: CA Prop 65.
Belden FS1C006N0 Technical Specs
Construction & General Specifications
| Product category | Central Loose Tube |
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| Environmental suitability | Outdoor |
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| Cable type | Loose tube |
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| Armored | No |
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| Self-support | No |
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Fiber Specifications
| Fiber type | OM1 |
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| Fiber count | 6 |
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| Fiber core diameter | 62.5/125 μm |
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| Fiber diameter | 250 μm |
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| Fiber color coding | TIA-598-D |
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| Number of active subunits | 1 |
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| Fibers per subunit | 6 |
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| Number of fillers | 0 |
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| Subunit color | Blue |
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| Subunit diameter | 0.150 in (3.8 mm) |
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Dimensions & Weight
| Nom. diameter | 0.315 in (8.0 mm) |
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| Outer jacket ripcord | 1 |
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| Bulk cable weight | 33 lbs/kft (49 kg/km) |
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Optical Performance
| Max. attenuation @ 850 nm | 3.25 dB/km |
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| Max. attenuation @ 1300 nm | 1.0 dB/km |
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| 1 Gigabit Ethernet performance @ 850 nm | 300 m |
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| 1 Gigabit Ethernet performance @ 1300 nm | 550 m |
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| 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance @ 850 nm | 33 m |
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| Min. restricted mode launch @ 850 nm | 220 MHz.km |
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| Min. overfilled launch (OFL) bandwidth @ 850 nm | 200 MHz.km |
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| Min. overfilled launch (OFL) bandwidth @ 1300 nm | 500 MHz.km |
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Mechanical Ratings
| Minimum bend radius during installation | 15x Cable OD |
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| Minimum bend radius during operation | 10x Cable OD |
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| Max. tensile strength during installation | 2670 N (600 lbf) |
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| Max. tensile strength during operation | 800 N (180 lbf) |
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| Crush resistance | 220 N/cm |
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Temperature Ratings
| Installation temperature range | -30C to +60C |
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| Operating temperature range | -40C to +70C |
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| Storage temperature range | -40C to +70C |
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Belden FS1C006N0 Applications
- Supports Extended Distance Horizontal & Backbone Data/Telco Network runs where OM1 fiber is specified.
- Enables routing in a noisy environment as listed in the suitable applications.
- Fits Outdoor & Wet Locations where gel-filled waterblocking is needed.
- Meets Direct Burial installation requirements.
- Includes Rodent Proof in the suitable applications.
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