Belden FI3D012A9 is an indoor OM3 fiber distribution cable designed for premise backbone runs. It features a tight buffered design with 12 fibers, TIA-598-D color coding, and a PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride Aqua jacket system. For added mechanical protection, it includes AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor and is plenum rated with OFCP, FT6. Optical characteristics include 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance of 300 m (850 nm) and Max. Attenuation of 3.0 dB/km (850 nm); 1.0 dB/km (1300 nm).
Belden FI3D012A9 Key Features
- Supports premise backbone installations with an indoor fiber distribution cable design.
- Uses a tight buffered construction with 12 OM3 fibers and TIA-598-D color coding for identification.
- Includes AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor for added mechanical protection.
- Plenum rated and listed with OFCP, FT6 for flammability / reaction to fire.
- Provides 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance of 300 m (850 nm) and Max. Attenuation of 3.0 dB/km (850 nm); 1.0 dB/km (1300 nm).
Belden FI3D012A9 Technical Specs
Product Overview
| Product category | Fiber Distribution Cable |
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| Suitable applications | Premise Backbone |
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| Environmental suitability | Indoor |
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Fiber Construction
| Fiber count | 12 |
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| Fiber core diameter | 50/125 μm |
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| Fiber buffer material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Fiber buffer diameter | 900 μm |
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Jacket, Armor & Physical Build
| Armored | Yes |
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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) | 0.230 in (5.8 mm) |
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| Inner jacket strength member | Aramid Yarns |
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| Number of inner jacket ripcords | 1 |
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| Outer jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Outer jacket color | Aqua |
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| Nom. diameter | 0.480 in (12.2 mm) |
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| Bulk cable weight | 108 lbs/kft (161 kg/km) |
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Performance & Optical Characteristics
| 1 Gigabit Ethernet Performance | 1000 m (850 nm); 550 m (1300 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 | 20x Cable OD |
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| Minimum bend radius during operation | 10x Cable OD |
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| Max. tensile strength during installation | 660 N (150 lbf) |
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| Max. tensile strength during operation | 200 N (45 lbf) |
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| Crush resistance | 440 N/cm |
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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 & Sustainability
| ICEA compliance | S-83-596 |
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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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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65, Product Lens™, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Available |
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Belden FI3D012A9 Applications
- Use in premise backbone runs where reliable performance and protection are required.
- Install indoors where a fiber distribution cable is needed.
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