Belden FS3L006NF is an outdoor loose tube OM3 fiber optic cable designed for campus area networks and backbone runs. It features 6 fibers with 50/125 μm core construction and TIA-598-D color coding for consistent identification. Moisture protection includes gel-filled subunit waterblocking plus waterblock tape in the cable core. The cable is all-dielectric, includes waterblocking aramid yarns, and is finished with a black PE - Polyethylene outer jacket.
Belden FS3L006NF Key Features
- OM3 fiber type with 6 fibers and 50/125 μm core construction.
- TIA-598-D fiber color coding supports consistent fiber identification.
- Loose tube design with 1 active subunit and 6 fibers per subunit.
- Moisture protection includes gel-filled subunit waterblocking and waterblock tape in the cable core.
- Black PE - Polyethylene outer jacket with waterblocking aramid yarns.
- All-dielectric design: Yes.
Belden FS3L006NF Technical Specs
Fiber & Construction Details
| Fiber diameter | 250 μm |
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| Number of fillers | 4 |
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| Subunit diameter | 0.078 in (2.0 mm) |
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| Central strength member type | GRP |
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| Armored | No |
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| Rodent protected | No |
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| Self-support | No |
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Jacket & Dimensions
| Inner jacket material | PE - Polyethylene |
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| Jacket material | PE - Polyethylene |
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| Nom. diameter | 0.364 in (9.2 mm) |
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| Outer jacket ripcord | 1 |
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| Bulk cable weight | 39 lbs/kft (58 kg/km) |
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Optical Performance
| Max. attenuation | 3.0 dB/km @ 850 nm; 1.0 dB/km @ 1300 nm |
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| 1 Gigabit Ethernet performance | 1000 @ 850 nm; 550 @ 1300 nm |
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| 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance | 300 m @ 850 nm |
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| Min. effective modal bandwidth (EMB) | 2000 MHz-km @ 850 nm |
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| Min. overfilled launch (OFL) bandwidth | 1500 MHz-km @ 850 nm; 500 MHz-km @ 1300 nm |
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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 +70C |
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| Operating temperature range | -40C to +70C |
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| Storage temperature range | -40C to +75C |
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Compliance & Certifications
| ICEA compliance | S-87-640 |
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| TIA/EIA compliance | ANSI/ICEA S-87-640 |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
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Belden FS3L006NF Applications
- Designed for outdoor installations where an OSP-rated fiber optic cable is needed.
- Supports campus area network connectivity across buildings and outdoor pathways.
- Suitable for backbone runs where a centralized fiber route is required.
- Environmental suitability includes Outdoor and Burial installations.
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