Belden FD3D024P9 is an indoor/outdoor OM3 fiber distribution cable designed for premise backbone runs where plenum performance is required. It features a tight-buffered, non-unitized design with 24 fibers, TIA-598-D color coding, and a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket. Waterblocking aramid yarns provide strength and cable core water blocking, and the cable is rated OFNP and FT6.
Belden FD3D024P9 Key Features
- Indoor/outdoor fiber distribution cable for premise backbone installations.
- OM3 fiber with 24 fibers and TIA-598-D color coding for consistent identification.
- Tight-buffered, non-unitized construction with PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride buffer material.
- Black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride outer jacket with 1 outer jacket ripcord.
- Waterblocking aramid yarns used as the strength member and for cable core water blocking.
- Plenum fire rating with flammability / reaction to fire ratings OFNP and FT6.
- Environmental suitability includes sunlight resistance and burial.
Belden FD3D024P9 Technical Specs
Product & Construction
| Product category | Fiber distribution cable |
| Suitable applications | Premise backbone |
| Fiber type | OM3 |
| Fiber core diameter | 50/125 μm |
| Fiber count | 24 |
| Fiber buffer diameter | 900 μm |
| All-dielectric | Yes |
| Armored | No |
| Rodent protected | No |
Physical Specs
| Nom. diameter | 0.330 in (8.4 mm) |
| Bulk cable weight | 40 lbs/kft (60 kg/km) |
Optical Performance
| Max. attenuation (850 nm) | 3.0 dB/km |
| Max. attenuation (1300 nm) | 1.0 dB/km |
| 1 Gigabit Ethernet performance (850 nm) | 1000 m |
| 1 Gigabit Ethernet performance (1300 nm) | 550 m |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance (850 nm) | 300 m |
| Min. effective modal bandwidth (EMB) (850 nm) | 2000 MHz.km |
| Min. overfilled launch (OFL) bandwidth (850 nm) | 1500 MHz.km |
| Min. overfilled launch (OFL) bandwidth (1300 nm) | 500 MHz.km |
Mechanical Ratings
| Minimum bend radius during installation | 15x cable OD |
| Minimum bend radius during operation | 10x cable OD |
| Max. tensile strength during installation | 1320 N (300 lbf) |
| Max. tensile strength during operation | 400 N (90 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 & Certifications
| Fire rating | Plenum |
| 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 FD3D024P9 Applications
- Supports premise backbone runs where plenum performance is required.
- Enables indoor/outdoor routing where sunlight resistance is needed.
- Fits routes that require burial as part of the installation environment.
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