Belden FI4D024A9A is an indoor OM4 fiber distribution cable for premise backbone installations. It features a tight buffered design with 24 50/125 μm fibers and TIA-598-D color coding, protected by an aqua PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket system and AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor. The cable is rated OFCP, FT6 and has a Plenum fire rating. Optical characteristics include 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance (850 nm): 550 m and Max. Attenuation (850 nm): 3.0 dB/km.
Belden FI4D024A9A Key Features
- This fiber distribution cable is designed for premise backbone installations in indoor environments.
- It uses a tight buffered construction with 24 OM4 fibers and a 50/125 μm fiber core diameter.
- AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor provides armored protection, with Aramid Yarns serving as the inner jacket strength member.
- An aqua PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride inner and outer jacket system is used.
- It is rated OFCP, FT6 with a Plenum fire rating.
Belden FI4D024A9A Technical Specs
General
| Product category | Fiber Distribution Cable |
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| Suitable applications | Premise Backbone |
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| Environmental suitability | Indoor |
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| Cable type | Tight buffered |
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| Armored | Yes |
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Fiber & Optical Construction
| Fiber type | OM4 |
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| Fiber core diameter | 50/125 μm |
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| Fiber count | 24 |
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| Fiber buffer material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Fiber buffer diameter | 900 μm |
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| Fiber color coding | TIA-598-D |
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Armor, Strength Members & Jacket Details
| Armor type and material | AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor |
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| Inner jacket strength member | Aramid Yarns |
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| Number of inner jacket ripcords | 1 |
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| Inner jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Inner jacket color | Aqua |
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| Nominal Diameter@InnerJacket1 (cnv) | 0.330 in (8.4 mm) |
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| Outer jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Outer jacket color | Aqua |
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| Nom. diameter | 0.580 in (14.7 mm) |
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Optical Performance
| Max. Attenuation (850 nm) | 3.0 dB/km |
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| Max. Attenuation (1300 nm) | 1.0 dB/km |
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| 1 Gigabit Ethernet Performance (850 nm) | 1100 m |
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| 1 Gigabit Ethernet Performance (1300 nm) | 550 m |
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| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance (850 nm) | 550 m |
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| Min. Effective Modal Bandwidth (EMB) (850 nm) | 4700 MHz.km |
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| Min. Overfilled Launch (OFL) Bandwidth (850 nm) | 3500 MHz.km |
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| Min. Overfilled Launch (OFL) Bandwidth (1300 nm) | 500 MHz.km |
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Mechanical & Handling
| Minimum bend radius during installation | 20x Cable OD |
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| Minimum bend radius during operation | 10x Cable OD |
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| Max. tensile strength during installation | 1320 N (300 lbf) |
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| Max. tensile strength during operation | 400 N (90 lbf) |
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| Crush resistance | 440 N/cm |
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| Bulk cable weight | 150 lbs/kft (223 kg/km) |
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Temperature Ratings
| Installation temperature range | 0°C to +60°C |
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| Operating temperature range | 0°C to +70°C |
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| Storage temperature range | -40°C to +70°C |
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Compliance & Fire Ratings
| Flammability / reaction to fire | OFCP, FT6 |
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| Fire rating | Plenum |
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| ICEA compliance | S-83-596 |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65, Product Lens™ |
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| 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 |
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Belden FI4D024A9A Applications
- Use it for premise backbone installations where fiber distribution is required.
- Choose it for indoor deployments where a Plenum fire rating is needed.
- It supports multimode network links with stated 1 Gigabit Ethernet Performance (850 nm): 1100 m, 1 Gigabit Ethernet Performance (1300 nm): 550 m, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance (850 nm): 550 m.
- Consider it for installations where armored construction is desired for added mechanical protection.
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