Belden FD3D012A9, 12 F FX OM3 OFCP Armored Black Jacket Cable

Belden FD3D012A9 is an indoor/outdoor OM3 fiber distribution cable designed for premise backbone runs. It features 12 tight-buffered fibers (50/125 μm) with TIA-598-D color coding and waterblocking aramid yarns for moisture management. The construction includes AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor and a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket system for mechanical protection. Rated OFCP, FT6, it supports multimode performance including 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance of 300 m at 850 nm.

Belden FD3D012A9 Key Features

• This fiber distribution cable is designed for premise backbone applications.
• Indoor/outdoor suitability includes sunlight resistance and burial listed for installation flexibility.
• OM3 fiber includes 12 tight-buffered fibers (50/125 μm) with TIA-598-D color coding for consistent identification.
• Waterblocking aramid yarns are included in the cable core and as the inner jacket strength member to help manage moisture exposure.
• AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor is paired with a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket system for added mechanical protection.
• Flammability / reaction to fire rated OFCP, FT6.
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance (850 nm): 300 m.

Belden FD3D012A9 Technical Specs

Construction & Materials

Fiber buffer material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Fiber buffer diameter	900 μm
Inner jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Inner jacket color	Black
Inner jacket nominal diameter	0.230 in (5.8 mm)
Inner jacket ripcords	1
Outer jacket material	PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Outer jacket color	Black
Outer jacket nominal diameter	0.480 in (12.2 mm)

Performance & Optical Characteristics

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
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 & Handling Ratings

Minimum bend radius during installation	20x Cable OD
Minimum bend radius during operation	10x Cable OD
Max. tensile strength during installation	660 N (150 lbf)
Max. tensile strength during operation	200 N (45 lbf)
Crush resistance	440 N/cm
Bulk cable weight	108 lbs/kft (161 kg/km)

Environmental 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 & Sustainability

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 FD3D012A9 Applications

• Use it for premise backbone runs where durability and performance matter.
• Install it in indoor/outdoor locations where sunlight resistance is required.
• Choose it for environments where burial is specified.

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