Indoor-Outdoor Armored Fiber Optic Cable for Multi-Story Building Applications
Our indoor/outdoor armored fiber cable performs ideally in multi-story building applications, especially in high traffic areas or between floors requiring mechanical protection. It features helically wrapped interlocking aluminum armor.
This plenum-rated fiber cable eliminates the need for a transition splice to an indoor distribution cable, saving you time and money. It also saves space in crowded rack environments and helps reduce installation costs by eliminating the need for inner duct or conduit.
Tactical
For mission-critical communications in harsh environments, such as military or public safety facilities, these tactical fiber cables deliver superior durability and flexibility. They are designed to resist vibration, mechanical stress and repeated bending, while remaining intact and providing a clear channel for data transmission. The cables also feature a specialized lockable bayonet connector system that provides tamper-resistant connectivity and reduces the likelihood of the connection breaking loose in an emergency situation.
These armored fiber cables allow for simple installation without the need for costly and time-consuming conduit. The cables’ design offers rodent resistance, and the aluminum interlock armoring prevents chewing from both mice and rats. They also provide high crush, pressure, tension and thermal indoor-outdoor-armored-fiber-optic-cable-cable performance. Additionally, the cables’ dry water-blocking yarns help to mitigate any moisture intrusion.
Our OFCR riser and plenum armored fiber cables are ideal for multi-story building applications, such as in high traffic areas and between floors that require mechanical protection. They have helically wrapped, interlocking aluminum armor that protects the cables from fractures and environmental calamities like floods or fires. Inside the cable is a tight buffered single-mode Corning glass core, surrounded by an aramid (similar to Kevlar) strength member and black outdoor plenum jacket. The jackets meet national electrical code standards, making them safe for use in ducting and raised floor applications.
Plenum
A network infrastructure’s deployment in a building’s plenum spaces can play a major role in its fire prevention. These are spaces like air ducts or raised flooring systems that facilitate environmental air circulation. The open airflow in these spaces can fuel flames quickly, turning a minor spark into an all-out fireball. Non-plenum rated cables, which are typically made with PVC or other flammable materials, can be a significant contributing factor to this phenomenon as they burn and release toxic gases into the air that can jeopardize occupant safety during a fire.
Plenum rated cables have jackets that are either flame retardant or low smoke. These cables can be run in plenum spaces without risk of burning the structure and releasing toxic gasses that could affect occupants’ health. They are also more likely to self extinguish than standard PVC cables and meet stringent national fire safety codes such as NFPA 90A.
A good choice for a wide range of networking applications, this type of cable is ideal for headend termination to a fiber rack system, multi-floor deployments where select fibers are used at each floor or intra-building backbones. It also eliminates the need for a transition splice to an indoor-rated cable when routing it from outdoors. This minimizes loss and reduces the chance of future problems due to an ill-fitting transition splice.
Riser
In building structures, riser cables are an artery sending and receiving mechanical and electrical services across multiple floors. But despite being important to a building, they pose real safety challenges for contractors working in confined spaces. To help combat these risks, Ambar Kelly has developed a product called RiserSafe, a riser zone safety solution that’s a game-changer for many projects. It saves fire, cost, and falls for all parties involved by keeping the entire riser zone under control in a single specification.
This is achieved through a central tube with color-coded optical fibers and an easy split and peel design that allows for faster, easier installation. This eliminates the need for additional conduit or pathway installation and reduces installation costs with a single-step splice. In addition to this, the DDJ cable’s Kevlar re-enforced double jacketing provides superior crush resistance.
Lastly, the helically wrapped aluminum interlocking armor offers a high level of mechanical protection to prevent fractures from rodents, moisture, and other environmental calamities. These factors make this a perfect choice for riser, plenum OFCR, and direct burial applications.
When installing riser cable, it’s important to understand the different categories of copper ethernet cables that you can choose from. For example, you can use Cat5e, CAT6 or CAT7 rated cables for your riser system. Depending on the specific situation, you may want to consider using a shielded or unshielded riser cable. The shielded version has a foil layer covering the copper wires to provide protection from EMI. These cables are typically connected to keystone jacks or RJ45’s, then to your end device.
Direct Burial
Direct burial, also known as graveside interment or simply interment, is a simple end-of-life option for people who want to reduce costs and avoid funeral home fees. It involves the burial of a body shortly after death, without any wakes, funeral services, or memorials beforehand. It’s an excellent choice for families on a budget or with specific religious beliefs that prohibit embalming and other traditional funeral arrangements.
While a lot of wires and cables are still supported by tall poles along roads and in public spaces, it’s becoming more common to bury them underground instead. This makes them safer from inclement weather and interference from tree branches.
When choosing the right type of underground cable optical-power-meters for your project, keep in mind that it must be able to withstand moisture and other elements. It’s a good idea to hire a professional to install these types of wires, as one mistake could lead to a dangerous electrical failure.
In residential projects, there are two main kinds of direct-burial wire: underground service entrance (Type USE) and underground feeder (Type UF). Utility professionals with your local municipality handle Type USE cable, which electricians usually use to connect power from a transformer to individual homes. UF cable is less expensive, but it may not be as durable as USE cable. Regardless of the type of underground cable you choose, it’s important to make a map of your property and mark locations where the wiring will run. This will help you find it if there’s ever an issue with your underground cables.
