Cable Catalog 2001.pdf - ICS

The Siemon Company Cable Catalog 

Cabling for the future means selecting the best telecommunications 

products today. The Siemon Company’s balanced twisted-pair copper and 

fiber cables are a perfect complement to our world-class connecting hardware 

and are an intregal part of the Siemon Cabling System ® . 

The Siemon Cabling System ® provides an end-to-end solution for your 

telecommunications cabling needs. It is a standards-based structured cabling 

system for voice, data, image and other information technologies based on 

100 ohm category 3, 5, 5e*, 6* unshielded twisted-pair (UTP); category 5e* 

and 6* screened twisted-pair (ScTP); category 7* shielded twisted pair, and 

50/125µm and 62.5/125µm multimode and singlemode optical fiber cabling. 

All of our cabling products are designed to deliver performance that exceeds 

today’s cabling industry standards and we offer a complete range of products 

to suit any cabling need. To ensure that your cabling systems are futureproofed, 

"Specify Siemon - The System of Choice”. 

*At the time of printing this catolog, category 5e, 6 and 7 specifications 

were under development by TIA/EIA and ISO/IEC. 

Visit us at our web site at: 

www.siemon.com 

The information contained herein is a guide to product selection and is 

believed to be true and accurate. However, The Siemon Company reserves the 

right to change the contents and cable specifications without prior notice. The 

Siemon Company recommends that premise cabling always be installed by a 

trained professional. 

© 1999 The Siemon Company

PRODUCT SELECTION 

SECTION 1 

SECTION 2 

COPPER CABLES FIBER CABLES 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

SECTION 1— COPPER 

PAGE 

Category 3 and Category 5 Cable 

COPPER CABLES 

Solid—Riser/Plenum/General Purpose/Residential/LSOH 

Category 3 

• 4-Pair UTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 

• 25-Pair UTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 

• 50-Pair UTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 

• 100-Pair UTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 

Category 5 

• 25-Pair UTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 

• 50-Pair UTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 

• 100-Pair UTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 

Category 5e* Cable 


• 4-Pair UTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 

• 4-Pair ScTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 

* All Siemon 4-pair cables are compliant to the requirements of proposed ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-5 

category 5e requirements. The ‘568-A-5 category 5e requirements are not applicable to the 

specification of multi-pair cables. 

Category 6* Cable 


• 4-Pair UTP (Round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 

• 4-Pair UTP (Flat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 

• 4-Pair ScTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 

* All Siemon 4-pair cables satisfy the minimum proposed ISO category 6 requirements. 

Category 7* Cable 

Solid—Riser/Plenum/LSOH 

• 2-Pair STP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 

• 4-Pair STP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 

* All Siemon 4-pair cables satisfy the minimum proposed TIA and ISO category 7 requirements. 

• Color Code Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

• Fire Rating Reference & NVP Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 

• Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33 

• Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35 

• Acronyms & Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

SECTION 2 — FIBER 

PAGE 

Loose Tube Cable 

Outside Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23 

• Singlemode, 50/125µm and 62.5/125µm multimode 

Distribution Cable 

Inside Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-29 

Riser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25 

Plenum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27 

LSOH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 


Interconnect Cable 

Simplex & Duplex Zipcord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31 


FIBER CABLES 

• Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33 

• Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35 

• Acronyms & Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 

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Category 3, 5, 5e, 6 and 7 Copper Cables 

All Siemon 4-pair cables satisfy both ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and 

ISO/IEC 11801 category transmission requirements. In instances 

where there is a conflict in standards performance specifications, 

Siemon 4-pair cables satisfy the more stringent requirements. In 

accordance with industry trends, all Siemon multi-pair cables 

satisfy ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A category transmission requirements. 

Our cables are available for use in plenum, riser, general purpose 

(IEC 332.1), LS0H/IEC 332.3c, and LS0H/IEC 332.1 

environments. 

In addition to the parameters specified in ’568-A and ‘11801, our 

cables also satisfy performance requirements for the additional 

parameters of: propagation delay, delay skew (per TIA/EIA-568-A- 

1), and balance (Longitudinal Conversion Loss). All of our 

category 5e cables satisfy the power sum NEXT, ELFEXT, and 

power sum ELFEXT requirements of SP-4195-B (proposed 

addendum 5 to ‘568-A) and FDAM 3 (proposed amendment 2 to 

‘11801). 

A note about standards: 

Category 3: ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and ISO/IEC 11801 specify 

category 3 requirements for 4-pair and multi-pair cable. 

Category 5: ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and ISO/IEC 11801 specify 

category 5 requirements for 4-pair and multi-pair cable. Since the 

drafting of the proposed category 5e requirements for 4-pair 

cables, the ‘568-A and ‘11801 category 5 requirements are only 

applicable for the specification of multi-pair horizontal and 

backbone cable performance. 

Category 5e: Proposed addendum 5 to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A 

specifies enhanced category 5 performance requirements. These 

requirements are recommended for new 4-pair category 5 cabling 

installations and are expected to become the de facto minimum 

standard for category 5 cabling. To ensure additional crosstalk 

headroom for robust applications support, it also specifies power 

sum performance requirements for category 5e cables and 

cabling. This document specifies performance for 4-pair cables 

only (i.e. category 5e is not applicable for multi-pair cable 

specification). 

Category 6/Class E: This is a new performance range for 

unshielded and screened twisted-pair cabling. Category 6/Class 

E is intended to specify the best performance that UTP and ScTP 

cabling solutions can be designed to deliver. It is anticipated that 

category 6/class E components and cable will be characterized 

over the frequency range of at least 1-250 MHz. The Siemon 

company is actively involved in the development of these industry 

standards and has developed the System 6 SM solution to 

guarantee future category 6/class E applications support. 

Category 7/Class F: Proposed category 7/class F describes a 

new performance range for fully shielded twisted-pair cabling. 

Even though these requirements are expected to be supported by 

an entirely new interface design (i.e., plug and socket), category 

7/class F will be backward compatible which means that 

applications running on lower categories/classes would also be 

supported.

CATEGORY 3 

4-Pair Solid Cable 

PART NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTION: 

P/N 

DESCRIPTION 

9C3R4 

9C3X4 

COPPER CABLES 

9C3R4 

9C3R4-W 

9C3P4 

9C3P4-W 

9C3X4 

9C3L4 

9C3L4-G 

Riser (CMR, CSA FT4), Gray Jacket 

Riser (CMR, CSA FT4), Gray Jacket, 

‘568-A and ‘11801 compliant 

Plenum (CMP, CSA FT6), Blue Jacket 

Plenum (CMP, CSA FT6), Blue Jacket, 

‘568-A and ‘11801 compliant 

CMX (IEC 332.1), Gray Jacket 

LS0H (IEC 332.1), Violet Jacket 

LS0H (IEC 332.3c), Violet Jacket, 

ISO/IEC 11801 category 3 

COMPLIANCE 

• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and ‘568-A-1 category 3 

• Qualified for Propagation Delay and Delay Skew 

APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 

• 10BASE-T 

• 4 Mbps Token Ring 

• 51 Mbps ATM 

• 100VG-AnyLAN 

PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION 

• 0.51mm (24 AWG) solid bare copper 

• 4-pairs cabled together with a rip cord 

• 5.46mm (0.22 in.) max jacket diameter 

• 0.97mm (0.04 in.) max conductor 

insulation diameter 

• Sequential meter markings on jacket 

9C3P4 

9C3L4 

Cable supplied on a reel in a tangle-free dispenser carton, 305m (1,000 ft.) 

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE 

DC Resistance (max) 

@ 20° C (max) 

Delay Skew (max) 

Structural Return Loss (min) 

1-10 MHz 

10-16 MHz 

Characteristic Impedance 

Input Impedance 

(no impedance averaging allowed) 

(‘11801 only) 

4-Pair 

9.4 ohms/100m 

35 ns/100m 

12 dB 

12-10log(f/10) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 

100 ohms ± 15% 

Maximum Minimum Maximum 

Frequency Attenuation NEXT Loss Propagation Delay 

(MHz) (dB/100m) (Worst Pair) (ns/100m) 

(dB) 

0.772 2.2 43 — 

1 2.6 41 570 

4 5.6 32 552 

8 8.5 27 547 

10 9.7 26 545 

16 13.1 23 543 

For color chart see page 19 

Contact your local sales representative 

for cable availability, and delivery lead time. 

Cable designs and specifications subject to change without notice. 

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CATEGORY 3 



P/N 

9C3R25 

9C3P25 

9C3X25 

9C3L25 

9C3L25-G 

DESCRIPTION 





LS0H (IEC 332.3c), Violet Jacket 

COMPLIANCE 



APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 

• 10BASE-T 






• 25-pairs cabled together with a rip cord and 

and colored core binder 





9C3R25 

9C3X25 

9C3P25 

9C3L25 

COPPER CABLES 

Cable supplied on a reel, 305m (1,000 ft.) 



@ 20° C (max) 



1-10 MHz 

10-16 MHz 


9.4 ohms/100m 

35 ns/100m 

12 dB 

12-10log(f/10) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 


25-Pair Maximum Minimum Maximum 



(dB) 

0.772 2.2 43 — 

1 2.6 41 570 

4 5.6 32 552 

8 8.5 27 547 

10 9.7 26 545 

16 13.1 23 543 





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CATEGORY 3 



P/N 

DESCRIPTION 

9C3R50 

9C3X50 

COPPER CABLES 

9C3R50 

9C3P50 

9C3X50 

9C3L50 

9C3L50-G 






COMPLIANCE 



APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 

• 10BASE-T 






• 2 sections 25-pairs cabled together with a 

rip cord and colored core binder 





9C3P50 

9C3L50 





@ 20° C (max) 



1-10 MHz 

10-16 MHz 


50-Pair 

9.4 ohms/100m 

35 ns/100m 

12 dB 

12-10log(f/10) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 




(dB) 

0.772 2.2 43 — 

1 2.6 41 570 

4 5.6 32 552 

8 8.5 27 547 

10 9.7 26 545 

16 13.1 23 543 





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CATEGORY 3 



P/N 

DESCRIPTION 

9C3R100 

9C3X100 

9C3R100 Riser (CMR, CSA FT4), Gray Jacket 

9C3P100 Plenum (CMP, CSA FT6), Blue Jacket 

9C3X100 CMX (IEC 332.1), Gray Jacket 

9C3L100 LS0H (IEC 332.1), Violet Jacket 

9C3L100-G LS0H (IEC 332.3c), Violet Jacket 

COMPLIANCE 



APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 

• 10BASE-T 







rip cord and colored core binder 





9C3P100 

9C3L100 

COPPER CABLES 





@ 20° C (max) 



1-10 MHz 

10-16 MHz 


100-Pair 

9.4 ohms/100m 

35 ns/100m 

12 dB 

12-10log(f/10) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 




(dB) 

0.772 2.2 43 — 

1 2.6 41 570 

4 5.6 32 552 

8 8.5 27 547 

10 9.7 26 545 

16 13.1 23 543 





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CATEGORY 5 


COPPER CABLES 


P/N 

9C5R25 

9C5P25 

9C5X25 

9C5L25 

9C5L25-G 

DESCRIPTION 






COMPLIANCE 

• ANSI/ TIA/EIA-568-A and ’568-A-1 category 5 

• Power Sum NEXT 

• Qualified for ELFEXT, Propagation Delay and 

Delay Skew 

APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 

• 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T 

• 4/16 Mbps Token Ring 

• 51/155 Mbps ATM, 100Mbps TP-PMD 




• 25-pairs cabled together with a rip cord and 

a core binder 





• May include internal support member 

9C5R25 

9C5X25 

9C5P25 

9C5L25 




12 




1-20 MHz 

20-100 MHz 


25-Pair 

9.4 ohms/100m 

@ 20° C 

35 ns/100m 

23 dB 

23-10log(f/20) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 

Maximum Minimum Minimum Maximum 

Frequency Attenuation NEXT Loss ELFEXT Propagation Delay 

(MHz) (dB/100m) (Power Sum) (Pair-to-Pair) (ns/100m) 

(dB) 

(dB) 

0.772 1.8 64 — — 

1 2.0 62 61 570 

4 4.1 53 49 552 

8 5.8 49 43 547 

10 6.5 47 41 545 

16 8.2 44 37 543 

20 9.3 43 35 542 

25 10.4 41 33 541 

31.25 11.7 40 31 540 

62.5 17.0 35 25 539 

100 22.0 32 21 538 




Cable designs and specifications subject to change without notice.

CATEGORY 5 



P/N 

9C5R50 

9C5P50 

9C5X50 

9C5L50 

9C5L50-G 

DESCRIPTION 






COMPLIANCE 



• Qualified for ELFEXT, Propagation Delay, 

Delay Skew 

APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 







• 4 sections cabled together with a 

rip cord and a colored core binder 






9C5R50 

9C5X50 

9C5P50 

9C550 

COPPER CABLES 







1-20 MHz 

20-100 MHz 


50-Pair 

9.4 ohms/100m 

@ 20° C 

35 ns/100m 

23 dB 

23-10log(f/20) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 








(dB) (dB/100m) 

0.772 1.8 64 — — 

1 2.0 62 61 570 

4 4.1 53 49 552 

8 5.8 49 43 547 

10 6.5 47 41 545 

16 8.2 44 37 543 

20 9.3 45 35 542 

25 10.4 41 33 541 

31.25 11.7 40 31 540 

62.5 17.0 35 25 539 

100 22.0 32 21 538 

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CATEGORY 5 


COPPER CABLES 


P/N 

DESCRIPTION 

9C5R100 Riser (CMR, CSA FT4), Gray Jacket 

9C5P100 Plenum (CMP, CSA FT6), Blue Jacket 

9C5X100 CMX (IEC 332.1), Gray Jacket 

9C5L100 LS0H (IEC 332.1), Violet Jacket 

9C5L100-G LS0H (IEC 332.3c), Violet Jacket 

COMPLIANCE 



• Qualified for ELFEXT, Propagation Delay and 

Delay Skew 

APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 

• 10BASE-T, 100Base-T, 1000Base T 







rip cord and a colored core binder 






9C5R100 

9C5X100 

9C5P100 

9C5L100 

14 





1-20 MHz 

20-100 MHz 


100-Pair 

9.4 ohms/100m 

@ 20° C 

35 ns/100m 

23 dB 

23-10log(f/20) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 






(dB) 

(dB) 

0.772 1.8 64 — — 

1 2.0 62 61 570 

4 4.1 53 49 552 

8 5.8 49 43 547 

10 6.5 47 41 545 

16 8.2 44 37 543 

20 9.3 43 35 542 

25 10.4 41 33 541 

31.25 11.7 40 31 540 

62.5 17.0 35 25 539 

100 22.0 32 25 538 





CATEGORY 5e 



P/N 

9C5R4 

9C5P4 

9C5X4 

9C5L4 

9C5L4-G 

DESCRIPTION 






COMPLIANCE 

• Proposed ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-5 category 5e 


• ISO/IEC 11801 and FDAM 3 category 5 


Delay Skew, and Balance (LCL) 

APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 












9C5R4 

9C5X4 

9C5P4 

9C5L4 

COPPER CABLES 




Return Loss (min) 

1 ≤ f < 10 

10 ≤ f < 20 

20 ≤ f < 100 



4-Pair 

9.4 ohms/100m 

@ 20° C 

35 ns/100m 

20 + 5log(f) dB 

25 dB 

25 - 7log(f/20) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 






*Alternate packaging may also be available, contact your 

local Siemon Sales Representative for more information 




(MHz) (dB/100m) (Power Sum) (Power Sum) (ns/100m) 

(dB/100m) (dB/100m) 

0.772 1.8 64 — — 

1 2.0 62 61 570 

4 4.1 53 49 552 

8 5.8 49 43 547 

10 6.5 47 41 545 

16 8.2 44 37 543 

20 9.3 43 35 542 

25 10.4 41 33 541 

31.25 11.7 40 31 540 

62.5 17.0 35 25 539 

100 22.0 32 21 538 

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CATEGORY 5e 

4-Pair Solid ScTP Cable 

COPPER CABLES 


P/N 

9A5R4 

9A5P4 

9A5X4 

9A5L4 

9A5L4-G 

DESCRIPTION 






COMPLIANCE 

• Proposed ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-5 category 5e 


• ISO/IEC 11801 and FDAM 3 category 5 


Delay Skew, and Balance (LCL) 

APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 











• Shield is 0.05mm (0.002 in.) foil tape 

enclosing a solid 0.51mm (24AWG) 

tinned copper drain wire 


9A5R4 

9A5X4 

9A5P4 

9A5L4 

16 





1 ≤ f < 10 

10 ≤ f < 20 

20 ≤ f < 100 



Transfer Impedance 

(max) 

4-Pair 

9.4 ohms/100m 

@ 20° C 

35 ns/100m 

20 + 5log(f) dB 

25 dB 

25 - 7log(f/20) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 

37 + 4f + 4f 1/2 

+ 5f 1/3 mΩ/m 






Frequency Attenuation NEXT Loss ELFEXT Loss Propagation Delay 

(MHz) (dB/100m) (Power Sum) (Power Sum) (ns/100m) 

(dB) 

(dB) 

0.772 1.8 64 66 — 

1 2.0 62 61 570 

4 4.1 53 49 552 

8 5.8 49 43 547 

10 6.5 47 41 545 

16 8.2 44 37 543 

20 9.3 43 35 542 

25 10.4 41 33 541 

31.25 11.7 40 31 540 

62.5 17.0 35 25 539 

100 22.0 32 21 538 





CATEGORY 6 

4-Pair Solid Cable Round 


P/N 

DESCRIPTION 

9C6R4 

9C6X4 

9C6R4 

9C6P4 

9C6X4 

9C6L4 

9C6L4-G 






COMPLIANCE 

• Proposed ISO/IEC and TIA category 6 

• Exceeds ANSI/TIA/EIA/-568-A and ‘568-A-1 

category 5, ISO/IEC 11801 and FDAM 3 

category 5, and ‘568-A-5 category 5e 

• Power Sum NEXT and ELFEXT 


Delay Skew, and LCL 

APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 

• 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE- T 










• Internal support member 


9C6P4 

9C6L4 





COPPER CABLES 




1 ≤ f < 10 

10 ≤ f < 20 

20 ≤ f < 100 



1 ≤ f ≤ 100 

1 ≤ f ≤ 200 

1 ≤ f ≤ 300 

4-Pair 

9.4 ohms/100m 

@ 20° C 

25 ns/100m 

20 + 5log(f) dB 

25 dB 

25 - 7log(f/20) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 

100 ohms ± 22% 

100 ohms ± 32% 





Maximum Minimum Minimum Minimum Maximum 

Frequency Attenuation NEXT Loss NEXT ELFEXT Propagation Delay 

(MHz) (dB/100m) (Pair-to-Pair) (Power Sum) (Power Sum) (ns/100m) 

(dB) (dB) (dB) 

1 2.0 74 72 65 570 

4 3.7 65 63 53 552 

10 5.9 59 57 45 547 

16 7.6 56 54 41 545 

20 8.5 55 53 39 543 

25 9.5 53 51 37 542 

31.25 10.7 52 50 35 541 

62.5 15.5 47 45 29 540 

100 19.9 44 42 25 539 

200 29.1 40 38 19 538 

250 33.0 38 36 17 537 

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CATEGORY 6 

4-Pair Solid Cable Flat 


P/N 

DESCRIPTION 

9C6R4 

9C6R4-F 

9C6P4-F 



COPPER CABLES 

COMPLIANCE 

• Proposed ISO/IEC and TIA PN-3727 category 6 





• Qualified for ELFEXT, Delay, Skew, and LCL 

APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 









• Flat jacket construction 


9C6P4 






18 




1 ≤ f < 10 

10 ≤ f < 20 

20 ≤ f < 100 



1 ≤ f ≤ 100 

1 ≤ f ≤ 200 

1 ≤ f ≤ 300 

4-Pair 

9.4 ohms/100m 

@ 20° C 

25 ns/100m 

20 + 5log(f) dB 

25 dB 

25 - 7log(f/20) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 

100 ohms ± 22% 

100 ohms ± 32% 





1 2.0 74 72 65 570 

4 3.7 65 63 53 552 

10 5.9 59 57 45 547 

16 7.6 56 54 41 545 

20 8.5 55 53 39 543 

25 9.5 53 51 37 542 

31.25 10.7 52 50 35 541 

62.5 15.5 47 45 29 540 

100 19.9 44 42 25 539 

200 29.1 40 38 19 538 

250 33.0 38 36 17 537 





CATEGORY 6 

4-Pair Solid ScTP Cable 


P/N 

9A6R4 

9A6P4 

9A6X4 

9A6L4 

9A6L4-G 

DESCRIPTION 






COMPLIANCE 

• Proposed ISO/IEC and TIA category 6 





• Qualified for ELFEXT, Delay, Skew, and LCL 

APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 










• Shield is 0.05mm (0.002 in.) foil tape 

enclosing a solid 0.15mm (24 AWG) 

tinned copper drain wire 


• Internal support member 





1 ≤ f < 10 

10 ≤ f < 20 

20 ≤ f < 100 



1 ≤ f ≤ 100 

1 ≤ f ≤ 200 

1 ≤ f ≤ 300 

4-Pair 

9.4 ohms/100m 

@ 20° C 

25 ns/100m 

20 + 5log(f) dB 

25 dB 

25 - 7log(f/20) dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 

100 ohms ± 22% 

100 ohms ± 32% 





9A6R4 

9A5X4 

9A6P4 

9A6L4 









1 2.0 74 72 65 570 

4 3.7 65 63 53 552 

10 5.9 59 57 45 547 

16 7.6 56 54 41 545 

20 8.5 55 53 39 543 

25 9.5 53 51 37 542 

31.25 10.7 52 50 35 541 

62.5 15.5 47 45 29 540 

100 19.9 44 42 25 539 

200 29.1 40 38 19 538 

250 33.0 38 36 17 537 

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COPPER CABLES

CATEGORY 7 

2-Pair (Oval) & 4-Pair (Round) Solid Cable 

COPPER CABLES 

20 


P/N 

9C7R(X) 

9C7P(X) 

9C7X(X) 

9C7L(X) 

9C7L(X)-G 

COMPLIANCE 

• Proposed ISO/IEC Class F 

• Significantly exceeds ANSI/TIA/EIA/-568-A 

and ‘568-A-1 category 5, ISO/IEC 11801 and 

FDAM 3 category 5, and ‘568-A-5 category 5e 

APPLICATIONS 

• Voice 

• T1 







• 2-pair (oval): 8.4mm (0.33 in) x 17.0mm 

(0.67 in.) diameter 

• 4-pair (round): 8.50mm (0.33 in.) max jacket 

diameter 

• Pairs individually shielded with aluminumpolyester 

foil 

• Tinned copper braid and drain wire 


• Exceeds DIN 44312-5 600MHz cable 

requirements 




DESCRIPTION 


1 0≤ f < 300 

300 ≤ f < 600 



1 < f ≤ 100 

100 < f ≤ 160 

160 < f ≤ 200 

200 < f ≤ 600 






Use (X) to specify cable type: 2 = 2-pair, 4 = 4-pair 

2 & 4-Pair 

8.2 ohms/100m 

@ 20° C 

25 ns/100m 

@ 10-900 MHz 

21dB 

21-10log(f/300)dB 

100 ohms ± 15% 

100 ohms ± 20% 

100 ohms ± 22% 

100 ohms ± 25% 

9C7R4 

9C7P4 

9C7L4 





Maximum Minimum Minimum 

Frequency Attenuation NEXT Loss ELFEXT 

(MHz) (dB/100m) (Pair-to-Pair) (Pair-to-Pair) 

(dB) 

(dB/100m) 

1 1.9 80 80 

4 3.6 80 68 

10 5.6 80 60 

16 7.1 80 56 

20 7.9 80 54 

31.25 10.0 80 50 

62.5 14.3 75 44 

100 18.2 71 40 

200 26.4 66 34 

250 29.8 65 32 

300 32.9 64 30 

600 48.3 60.0 24 





TECHNICAL INFORMATION 

Color Code Chart for Cables 

PAIR 

NO. 

RING CONDUCTOR 

TIP CONDUCTOR 

INSULATION COLOR BAND MARK INSULATION COLOR BAND MARK 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

Blue 

Orange 

Green 

Brown 

Slate 

Blue 

Orange 

Green 

Brown 

Slate 

Blue 

Orange 

Green 

Brown 

Slate 

Blue 

Orange 

Green 

Brown 

Slate 

Blue 

Orange 

Green 

Brown 

Slate 

White 

White 

White 

White 

White 

Red 

Red 

Red 

Red 

Red 

Black 

Black 

Black 

Black 

Black 

Yellow 

Yellow 

Yellow 

Yellow 

Yellow 

Violet 

Violet 

Violet 

Violet 

Violet 

White 

White 

White 

White 

White 

Red 

Red 

Red 

Red 

Red 

Black 

Black 

Black 

Black 

Black 

Yellow 

Yellow 

Yellow 

Yellow 

Yellow 

Violet 

Violet 

Violet 

Violet 

Violet 

Blue 

Orange 

Green 

Brown 

Slate 

Blue 

Orange 

Green 

Brown 

Slate 

Blue 

Orange 

Green 

Brown 

Slate 

Blue 

Orange 

Green 

Brown 

Slate 

Blue 

Orange 

Green 

Brown 

Slate 

Nominal Velocity of 

Propagation Chart 

PART Velocity of 

NUMBER Propagation % 

9C6R4 71 

9C6P4 72 

9C6L4 70 

9C6X4 70 

9C5R4 70 

9C5P4 72 

9C5L4 70 

9C5X4 70 

9C3R4 64 

9C3P4 68 

9C3L4 64 

9C3X4 64 

9C5R25 69 

9C5P25 71 

9C5L25 69 

9C5X25 69 

COPPER CABLES 

National Electrical Code (NEC) and IEC Equivalent Fire Rating Chart 

FIRE RESISTANCE LEVEL NEC RATING ARTICLE 800* EQUIVALENT IEC RATING 

Plenum (Highest) Cables 

Riser Cables 

(Multiple Floors) 

General Purpose United States 

General Purpose Europe 

Residential Cables 

Restricted Use (Lowest) 

CMP/CSA FT6 — 

CMR/CSA FT4 — 

CM 

IEC 332.3, category c 

CMX** IEC 332.1 

CMX IEC 332.1 

*Article 800 of the National Electrical Code specifies fire resistance levels for communication cable for premise installations. 

**Equivalent NEC rating. 

Notes: 

1. Cables with a higher fire resistance rating may be substituted for cables with a lower fire resistance rating 

(i.e. a plenum cable may be used for a riser application). 

2. Cables rated CM are specified by NEC 800-53 for cables penetrating one floor. 

3. LS0H cables satisfy an equivalent NEC fire resistance rating of CM or CMX. 

4. Utilization of proper firestopping technologies and procedures are strongly recommended regardless of cable 

rating. Follow applicable local and/or national codes. 

21

Fiber Optic Cables 

Network designs utilizing the advantages offered by optical fiber 

are evolving rapidly and the cabling segment of those networks 

is the heart of the system. The Siemon Company supplies fiber 

optic cables that enable network designers to maximize the 

potential that this media can bring to the performance of the 

cabling system that integrates data, voice, and video 

transmission. The optical performance, durability, 

environmental resistance, and overall quality of our cables are 

second-to-none. And the available cable construction variants 

encompass usage both between and within buildings that are 

being cabled for the twenty-first century. 

Cables for indoor use are designed with a distribution-style 

construction that consists of a 900 micron buffer which is tightly 

formed onto the coated fibers. These buffered fibers are 

surrounded by strength members made from aramid yarn and 

then jacketed with a material that is rugged, yet flexible. Higher 

fiber counts are bundled into multi-fiber sub-units for easier 

identification and increased fiber protection during storage, 

installation, and termination. 

Cables designed for outdoor use are constructed with coated 

fibers that are surrounded by a moisture-proof gel within rugged, 

stress-resistant tubes that are then surrounded by an outer 

jacket for additional protection from the elements. 

Fibers are bundled within the loose tubes or flexible sub-units in 

multiples of four, six or eight to enable usage in all global 

markets. 

The Siemon Company offers riser and plenum-rated cables plus 

low smoke, zero halogen cables that have been designed for the 

ever increasing demand for safe, non-toxic premise 

installations. These cable material options allow you to make 

the choices you need in order to meet international standards 

for toxicity, corrosion resistance, low smoke emission, or flame 

retardance while maintaining outstanding mechanical integrity 

and optical transmission performance. All cables meet or 

exceed the applicable requirements of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and 

ISO/IEC 11801.

LOOSE TUBE 

Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable 

PART NUMBER & DESCRIPTION: 

PART NUMBER 

Fiber 

Count 

# Of Sub-Units 

(Fibers/ 

Sub-Unit) 

9F(X)D4-4A(XXXX) 4 Single Unit 

9F(X)D4-6B(XXXX) 6 Single Unit 

9F(X)D4-8C(XXXX) 8 Single Unit 

9F(X)D4-12D(XXXX) 12 Single Unit 

9F(X)D4-16A(XXXX) 16 4 (4) 

9F(X)D4-72D(XXXX) 72 6 (12) 

9F(X)D4-144D(XXXX) 144 12 (12) 

4, 6, 8 and 12 FIBER 

16 FIBER 

FIBER CABLES 

Use “X” to specify mode: 

5 = 50/125µm Multimode 

6 = 62.5/125µm Multimode 

8 = Singlemode 

Use “XXXX” to specify length in kilometers, 

four characters including a decimal point 

The last “X” is to be a zero (0) or five (5) only 

Add “P” to end of P/N for premium grade performance 

Example P/N: 9F6D4-144D1.15P; 

(OSP, 62.5/125µm Multimode,144 count, 12 sub-units, 

12 fibers/sub-unit, 1.15km length, premium grade) 

COMPLIANCE 

• ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A 

• ISO/IEC 11801 

APPLICATIONS 

• Direct burial and underground conduit 

• Campus, building-to-building interconnections 

• Aerial 

• Recommended for optimum ozone, 

moisture and weather resistance 

PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION/FEATURES 

• Thermoplastic inner and outer jackets 

• Water-blocking, gel-filled loose tubes 

• Aramid yarn strength members 

• Dielectric central strength members 

• High fiber counts 

• Multiple fibers in single tube isolates the 

fibers from environmental and mechanical stresses 

• Industry standard fiber coating colors are as follows: 

blue, orange, green, brown, slate, white, red, black, 

yellow, violet, rose and aqua 

• Buffer tube colors for 4, 6, 8 & 12 fiber counts: natural 

beige. Buffer tube colors for 16, 72 & 144 fiber counts 

are in accordance with industry standards, as follows: 

blue, orange, green, brown, slate, white, red, black, 

yellow, violet, rose and aqua 

72 FIBER 

144 FIBER 

Fiber cable supplied on wooden reels in lengths per order 

4, 6, 8 & 12 FIBER 

(6 fiber shown) 

16 FIBER 72 FIBER 144 FIBER 

Note: Illustrations not to scale 

Cable designs and specifications are 

subject to change without notice. 

24

LOOSE TUBE 

Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable 

OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

FIBER 

TYPE 

50/125 

62.5/125 

Singlemode 

Typical Maximum Minimum Modal Guaranteed 

Wavelength Attenuation Attenuation Bandwidth Transmission Distance* 

nm (dB/Km) (dB/Km) (MHz-Km) (Meters) 

Standard Premium Standard Premium Standard Premium Standard Premium 

850 2.6 2.6 3.5 3.0 500 500 550 600 

1300 0.6 0.6 1.0 1.0 500 1000 550 600 

850 2.9 2.9 3.5 3.5 200 220 275 300 

1300 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 500 1000 550 550 

1310 0.35 0.35 0.5 0.4 N/A N/A N/A N/A 

1550 0.25 0.25 0.5 0.3 N/A N/A N/A N/A 

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION 

FIBER 

COUNT 

NOMINAL 

CABLE DIAMETER 

mm 

(in.) 

MAXIMUM PULLING TENSION 

NEWTONS (POUNDS) 

Installation 

Long Term 

MINIMUM BEND RADIUS 

Installation 

Long Term 

NET WEIGHT 

(MAX) 

KG/Km 

(LBS/1000 FT.) 

4 

6 

8 

12 

16 

72 

144 

FIBER 

COUNT 

8.89 

8.89 

8.89 

8.89 

9.78 

12.57 

16.71 

MIN. CRUSH 

RESISTANCE 

(N/CM) 

(0.350) 

(0.350) 

(0.350) 

(0.350) 

(0.385) 

(0.495) 

(0.658) 

2670 

(600) 

MIN. 

IMPACT 

CYCLES 

600 

(135) 

MIN. FLEX 

RESISTANCE 

CYCLES 

20 x DIA. 

OPERATING 

TEMP 

(° C) 

10 x DIA. 

STORAGE 

TEMP 

(° C) 

58 (39) 

58 (39) 

58 (39) 

58 (39) 

77 (52) 

124 (87) 

245 (165) 

FIBER CABLES 

4 

6 

8 

12 

16 

72 

144 

350 

350 

350 

350 

875 

875 

875 

1000 

2000 

-40/80 

-40/80 

MODE AND FIBER TYPE 

CORE SIZE 

(MICRONS) 

CLADDING SIZE 

(MICRONS) 

COATING SIZE 

(MICRONS) 

50/125 M/M 

50 ± 3 

125 ± 2 

62.5/125 M/M 

62.5 ± 3 

125 ± 2 

250 ± 15 

Singlemode 

8.3 ± 1 

125 ± 1 

*The protocol pertinent to the transmission distance as noted is gigabit ethernet per IEEE 802.3Z. 

Contact your local sales representative for cable 

availability, and delivery lead time. 

25

DISTRIBUTION 

Riser Rated Fiber Optic Cable 


PART NUMBER 

Fiber 

Count 


(Fibers/ 

Sub-Unit) 

9F(X)B1--4A(XXXX) 4 Single Unit 

9F(X)B1-6B(XXXX) 6 Single Unit 

9F(X)B1-12D(XXXX) 12 Single Unit 

9F(X)B1-24B(XXXX) 24 4 (6) 

9F(X)B1-48D(XXXX) 48 4 (12) 

9F(X)B1-72D(XXXX) 72 6 (12) 

9F(X)B1-96D(XXXX) 96 8 (12) 

4 & 6 FIBER 

12 FIBER 

FIBER CABLES 









Example P/N: 9F6B1-96D1.15P; 

(Riser Rated, 62.5/125µm Multimode, 96 count, 8 subunits, 


COMPLIANCE 

RISER RATED: 


• ISO/IEC 11801 

• Communications Type OFNR (UL) and 

CSA FT4 c(UL) 

APPLICATIONS 

• Intrabuilding backbones 

• Vertical shafts within buildings — Riser 

• Dry ducts, conduits 


• Tight Buffer design for easy connectorization 

• Flexible, lightweight for ease of installation 

• Thermoplastic outer and inner (sub-unit) 

jackets 


• Dielectric central strength member 

• Industry standard color codes for buffers 

and sub-units are as follows: blue, orange, green, brown, 

slate, white, red, black, yellow, violet, pink and aqua 

24 FIBER 

48 FIBER 

72 FIBER 


4 & 6 FIBER 


12 FIBER 24 FIBER 48 FIBER 72 & 96 FIBER 




26

DISTRIBUTION 

Riser Rated Fiber Optic Cable 


FIBER 

TYPE 

50/125 

62.5/125 

Singlemode 





850 2.6 2.6 3.5 3.0 500 500 550 600 

1300 0.6 0.6 1.0 1.0 500 1000 550 600 

850 2.9 2.9 3.5 3.5 200 220 275 300 

1300 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 500 1000 550 550 

1310 0.35 0.35 1.0 0.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 

1550 0.25 0.25 1.0 0.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 


FIBER 

COUNT 

NOMINAL 


mm 

(in.) 



Installation 

Long Term 


Installation 

Long Term 

NET WEIGHT 

(MAX) 

KG/Km 

(LBS/1000 FT.) 

4 

6 

12 

24 

48 

72 

96 

FIBER 

COUNT 

5.10 

5.72 

6.60 

13.97 

16.26 

19.56 

22.70 

MIN. CRUSH 

RESISTANCE 

(N/CM) 

(0.201) 

(0.225) 

(0.260) 

(0.550) 

(0.640) 

(0.770) 

(0.894) 

1000 (225) 

1000 (225) 

1425 (325) 

2670 (600) 

4450 (1000) 

5560 (1250) 

7340 (1650) 

MIN. 

IMPACT 

CYCLES 

290 (65) 

290 (165) 

500 (112) 

600 (135) 

1000 (225) 

1245 (245) 

1670 (375) 

MIN. FLEX 

RESISTANCE 

CYCLES 

15 x DIA. 

OPERATING 

TEMP 

(° C) 

10 x DIA. 

STORAGE 

TEMP 

(° C) 

22 (15) 

27 (18) 

36.9 (25) 

140 (94) 

193.5 (130) 

300 (202) 

430 (289) 

FIBER CABLES 

4 

6 

12 

24 

48 

72 

96 

1485 

500 

500 

1000 

1000 

1500 

1500 

1500 

1000 

-20/70 

-40/70 


CORE SIZE 

(MICRONS) 

CLADDING SIZE 

(MICRONS) 

COATING SIZE 

(MICRONS) 

BUFFER SIZE 

(MICRONS) 

50/125 M/M 

50 ± 3 

125 ± 2 

62.5/125 M/M 

62.5 ± 3 

125 ± 2 

250 ± 15 

900 ± 50 

Singlemode 

8.3 ± 1 

125 ± 1 




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DISTRIBUTION 

Plenum Rated Fiber Optic Cable 


PART NUMBER 

Fiber 

Count 


(Fibers/ 

Sub-Unit) 



9F(X)B2-24B(XXXX) 24 4 (6) 

9F(X)B2-48D(XXXX) 48 4 (12) 

6 FIBER 

12 FIBER 

FIBER CABLES 





Use “XXXX” to specify length in kilometers, four 

characters including a decimal point 




(Plenum Rated, 62.5/125µm Multimode, 48 count, 4 subunits, 


COMPLIANCE 

PLENUM RATED: 


• ISO/IEC 11801 

• Communications Type OFNP (UL) and 

CSA FT6 c(UL) 

APPLICATIONS 


• Horizontal/Overhead cabling 





• Thermoplastic outer and inner (sub unit) 

jackets 



• Industry standard color codes for buffers and 

sub-units are as follows: blue, orange, green, grown, slate, 

white, red, black, yellow, violet, pink, and aqua 

24 FIBER 

48 FIBER 


6 FIBER 12 FIBER 24 FIBER 48 FIBER 




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DISTRIBUTION 

Plenum Rated Fiber Optic Cable 


FIBER 

TYPE 

50/125 

62.5/125 

Singlemode 





850 2.6 2.6 3.5 3.0 500 500 550 600 

1300 0.6 0.6 1.0 1.0 500 1000 550 600 

850 2.9 2.9 3.5 3.5 200 220 275 300 

1300 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 500 1000 550 550 

1310 0.35 0.35 1.0 0.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 

1550 0.25 0.25 1.0 0.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 


FIBER 

COUNT 

NOMINAL 


mm 

(in.) 



Installation 

Long Term 


Installation 

Long Term 

NET WEIGHT 

(MAX) 

KG/Km 

(LBS/1000 FT.) 

6 

12 

24 

48 

FIBER 

COUNT 

6 

12 

24 

48 

5.21 

7.62 

13.59 

15.04 

MIN. CRUSH 

RESISTANCE 

(N/CM) 

1485 

(0.205) 

(0.300) 

(0.535) 

(0.592) 

1400 (315) 

1400 (315) 

2670 (600) 

4450 (1000) 

MIN. 

IMPACT 

CYCLES 

500 

1000 

1000 

1500 

400 (90) 

500 (112) 

600 (135) 

1000 (225) 

MIN. FLEX 

RESISTANCE 

CYCLES 

1000 

15 x DIA. 

OPERATING 

TEMP 

(° C) 

-20/50 

10 x DIA. 

STORAGE 

TEMP 

(° C) 

-40/70 

24 (16) 

59.6 (40) 

160.8 (108) 

198 (133) 

FIBER CABLES 


CORE SIZE 

(MICRONS) 

CLADDING SIZE 

(MICRONS) 

COATING SIZE 

(MICRONS) 

BUFFER SIZE 

(MICRONS) 

50/125 M/M 

50 ± 3 

125 ± 2 

62.5/125 M/M 

62.5 ± 3 

125 ± 2 

250 ± 15 

900 ± 50 

Singlemode 

8.3 ± 1 

125 ± 1 




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DISTRIBUTION 

LSOH Rated Fiber Optic Cable 


PART NUMBER 

Fiber 

Count 


(Fibers/ 

Sub-Unit) 

9F(X)B3-4A(XXXX) 4 Single Unit 


9F(X)B3-8C(XXXX) 8 Single Unit 


9F(X)B3-16A(XXXX) 16 4 (4) 

9F(X)B3-24A(XXXX) 24 6 (4) 

9F(X)B3-48C(XXXX) 48 6 (8) 

9F(X)B3-72D(XXXX) 72 6 (12) 

4, 6 & 8 FIBER 

16 FIBER 

FIBER CABLES 





Use “XXXX” to specify length in kilometers, four 

characters including a decimal point 




(LSOH Rated, 62.5/125µm Multimode, 72 count, 6 subunits, 


COMPLIANCE 

LSOH RATED: 

• Low smoke zero halogen 

• IEC 754 

• VW-1, IEC 1034 

• ISO/IEC 11801 


APPLICATIONS 






• Thermoplastic outer and inner (sub-unit) 

jackets 



• Industry standard color codes for buffers and 

sub-units are as follows: blue, orange, green, brown, slate, 

white, red, black, yellow, violet, pink and aqua 

24 FIBER 

48 FIBER 

72 FIBER 


4, 6 & 8 FIBER 


16 FIBER 24 FIBER 48 FIBER 72 FIBER 




30

DISTRIBUTION 

LSOH Rated Fiber Optic Cable 


FIBER 

TYPE 

50/125 

62.5/125 

Singlemode 





850 2.6 2.6 3.5 3.0 500 500 550 600 

1300 0.6 0.6 1.0 1.0 500 1000 550 600 

850 2.9 2.9 3.5 3.5 200 220 275 300 

1300 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 500 1000 550 550 

1310 0.35 0.35 1.0 0.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 

1550 0.25 0.25 1.0 0.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 


FIBER 

COUNT 

NOMINAL 


mm 

(in.) 



Installation 

Long Term 


Installation 

Long Term 

NET WEIGHT 

(MAX) 

KG/Km 

(LBS/1000 FT.) 

4 

6 

8 

12 

16 

24 

48 

72 

FIBER 

COUNT 

5.36 

5.72 

5.97 

6.60 

12.50 

14.91 

17.09 

19.56 

MIN. CRUSH 

RESISTANCE 

(N/CM) 

(0.211) 

(0.225) 

(0.235) 

(0.260) 

(0.492) 

(0.587) 

(0.673) 

(0.770) 

1000 (225) 

1000 (225) 

1090 (245) 

1425 (320) 

2670 (600) 

4450 (1000) 

4450 (1000) 

5500 (1236) 

MIN. 

IMPACT 

CYCLES 

290 (65) 

290 (65) 

310 (70) 

500 (112) 

600 (135) 

1000 (225) 

1000 (225) 

1245 (280) 

MIN. FLEX 

RESISTANCE 

CYCLES 

15 x DIA. 

OPERATING 

TEMP 

(° C) 

10 x DIA. 

STORAGE 

TEMP 

(° C) 

22 (15) 

23.8 (16) 

33 (22) 

36 (24) 

116 (78) 

156 (105) 

211 (142) 

315 (206) 

FIBER CABLES 

4 

6 

8 

12 

16 

24 

48 

72 

1485 

500 

500 

500 

1000 

1500 

1500 

1500 

1500 

1000 

-20/50 

-40/70 


For Mode and Fiber Type chart, see page 27. 



31

INTERCONNECT CABLE 

Simplex and Duplex Zipcord Fiber Optic Cable 


PART NUMBER 

Fiber 

Count 


(Fibers/ 

Sub-Unit) 

SIMPLEX 

9F(X)C(X)-1E(XXXX) 1 1 (1) 

9F(X)C(X)-2E(XXXX) 2 2 (1) 

FIBER CABLES 

Use first “X” to specify fiber type: 




Use second “X” to specify cable material rating: 

1 = riser 

2 = plenum 

3 = low smoke/zero halogen (LS0H) 





Example P/N: 9F6C1-2E1.15P; 

(Riser Rated, 62.5/125µm Multimode, Duplex Cable, 2 

sub- units, 1 fiber/sub-unit, 1.15km length, premium grade) 

COMPLIANCE 

RISER RATED: 


• ISO/IEC 11801 

• Communications Type OFNR (UL) and 

CSA FT4 c(UL) 

PLENUM RATED: 


• ISO/IEC 11801 

• Communications Type OFNP (UL) and 

CSA FT6 c(UL) 

LS0H RATED: 

• IEC 754 

• VW-1, IEC 1034 

• ISO/IEC 11801 

APPLICATIONS 

• Fiber to the desk 

• Connection to transmission equipment 

• Closet jumper assemblies 

• Patch panel jumper assemblies 


• Flexible resilient jacket 


• Flexible tight buffer for easy connectorization 

DUPLEX 


X 

Y 

SIMPLEX 

DUPLEX 




32

INTERCONNECT CABLE 

Simplex and Duplex Zipcord Fiber Optic Cable 


FIBER 

TYPE 



nm (dB/Km) (dB/Km) (MHz-Km) Meters 


50/125 

62.5/125 

Singlemode 

850 2.6 2.6 3.5 3.0 500 500 550 600 

1300 0.6 0.6 1.0 1.0 500 1000 550 600 

850 2.9 2.9 3.5 3.5 200 220 275 300 

1300 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 500 1000 550 550 

1310 0.35 0.35 1.0 0.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 

1550 0.25 0.25 1.0 0.5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION — SIMPLEX 

RATING 

NOMINAL 


mm 

(in.) 



Installation 

Long Term 


(mm) 

Installation 

Long Term 

NET WEIGHT 

(MAX) 

KG/Km 

(LBS/1000 FT.) 

RISER 

PLENUM 

LSOH 

3.05 

(0.120) 

400 (90) 

133 (30) 

50 

25 

8.3 (5.6) 

9.7 (6.5) 

9.7 (6.5) 

RATING 

RISER 

PLENUM 

LSOH 

MIN. CRUSH 

RESISTANCE 

(N/CM) 

750 

MIN. 

IMPACT 

CYCLES 

1000 

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION — DUPLEX 

RATING 

NOMINAL 

CABLE 

DIAMETER (MM) 

“X” 

“Y” 

NOMINAL 

CABLE 

DIAMETER (IN.) 

“X” 

“Y” 

MIN. FLEX 

RESISTANCE 

CYCLES 

1000 

OPERATING 

TEMP 

(° C) 

-20/70 

-20/50 

-20/70 

MAXIMUM PULLING 

TENSION 


Installation 

Long Term 

Installation 

STORAGE 

TEMP 

(° C) 

-40/70 


(mm) 

Long Term 

NET WEIGHT 

(MAX) 

KG/Km 

(LBS/1000 FT.) 

FIBER CABLES 

RISER 

PLENUM 

LSOH 

2.97 

6.20 

0.117 

0.244 

400 (90) 133 (30) 

50 

25 

17.4 (11.7) 

RATING 

MIN. CRUSH 

RESISTANCE 

(N/CM) 

MIN. 

IMPACT 

CYCLES 

MIN. FLEX 

RESISTANCE 

CYCLES 

OPERATING 

TEMP 

(° C) 

STORAGE 

TEMP 

(° C) 

RISER 

PLENUM 

LSOH 

750 

1000 

1000 

-20/70 

-20/50 

-20/70 

-40/70 


For Mode and Fiber Type chart see page 27. 



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APPLICATION INFORMATION 

Horizontal Cabling System Structure 

The horizontal cabling system extends from the telecommunications outlet in the work area to the horizontal cross-connect in the 

telecommunications closet. It includes the telecommunications outlet, an optional consolidation point or transition point connector, horizontal cable, 

and the mechanical terminations and patch cords (or jumpers) that comprise the horizontal cross-connect. 

APPLICATION 

Notes: 

* An allowance of 10m (33 ft.) has been 

provided for the combined length of 

patchcords/cross-connect jumpers and 

equipment cables/cords in the HC, 

including the WA equipment cords. 

* In ISO/IEC 11801, the equivalent 

cabling element to the horizontal crossconnect 

(HC) is called the floor 

distributor (FD). 

Customer Premises Equipment 

HC Equipment Cord 

Patchcords/cross-connect jumpers used in the HC, including 

equipment cables/cords, should not exceed 6m (20 ft.) 

Note: ISO/IEC 11801 specifies a max. patchcord/cross-connect length 

of 5m (16.4 ft.), which does not include equipment cables/cords. 

Horizontal cable 90m (295 ft.) max. total 

TP or CP (optional) 

Telecommunications outlet/connector (TO) 

WA Equipment cord 

Note: An allowance is made for WA equipment cords of 3m (9.8 ft.) 

Some points specified for the horizontal cabling subsystem include: 

• Recognized Horizontal Cables: 

4-pair 100 Ω unshielded twisted-pair 

2-fiber (duplex) 62.5/125 µm or multimode 

optical fiber (note: 50/125 µm multimode 

fiber will be allowed in ‘568-B) 

2-pair 150 Ω STP-A 

Note: In addition, two alternate horizontal cabling types allowed by 

ISO/IEC 11801 are 120 Ω unshielded twisted-pair and 50/125 µm 

multimode optical fiber. 

• Multi-pair and multi-unit cables are allowed, provided that they 

satisfy the hybrid/bundled cable requirements of TIA/EIA-568-A-3 

(see page 13.15). 

• A minimum of two telecommunications outlets 

are required for each individual work area. 

First outlet: 100 Ω twisted-pair 

Second outlet: 100 Ω twisted-pair, or 150 Ω 

STP-A, or 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber. 

• 50 Ω coax cabling is recognized by ‘568-A but is not recommended 

for new cabling installations. 

• Additional outlets may be provided. These outlets are in addition to 

and may not replace the minimum requirements of the standard. 

• Bridged taps and splices are not allowed for copper-based horizontal 

cabling. (Splices are allowed for fiber.) 

Note: In ISO/IEC 11801, the equivalent cabling element to the 

horizontal cross-connect (HC) is called the floor distributor (FD). 

Topology 

The horizontal cabling shall be configured in a star topology; each work area outlet is 

connected to a horizontal cross-connect (HC) in a telecommunications closet (TC). 

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APPLICATION INFORMATION 

Backbone Cabling System Structure 

The backbone cabling system provides interconnections between telecommunications closets, equipment rooms, and entrance facilities. It 

includes backbone cables, intermediate and main cross-connects, mechanical terminations, and patch cords or jumpers used for backbone-tobackbone 

cross-connections. The backbone also extends between buildings in a campus environment. 

APPLICATION 

TIA Backbone Cable Distances (MC to HC) 

Singlemode Fiber..............................................3000m (9840 ft.) 

62.5/125 µm Multimode Fiber ........................2000m (6560 ft.) 

UTP Copper Applications < 5 MHz ..................800m (2625 ft.) 

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DEFINITIONS 

ARAMID YARN 

Provides tensile strength in the cable and helps to 

protect the optical fibers. 

ATTENUATION 

A reduction in power or amplitude of the transmitted 

signal. In cables, it is generally expressed in decibels per 

unit length. 

ATTENUATION TO CROSSTALK RATIO (ACR) 

The difference between attenuation and crosstalk 

measured in decibels. 

BACKBONE CABLING 

Cable and connecting hardware that comprise the main 

and intermediate cross-connects, as well as cable runs 

that extend between telecommunications closets, 

equipment rooms and entrance facilities. 

BANDWIDTH 

The information carrying capacity, expressed in 

megahertz (MHz) and typically normalized to kilometer 

lengths, MHz-km. 

BALANCE 

An indication of signal voltage equality and phase polarity 

on a conductor pair. Perfect balance occurs when the 

signals across a twisted-pair are equal in magnitude and 

opposite in phase with respect to ground. 

BALANCED SIGNAL TRANSMISSION 

Two voltages, equal and opposite in phase with respect 

to each other, across the conductors of a twisted-pair 

(commonly referred to as tip and ring). 

BEND RADIUS, MINIMUM 

The smallest radius a fiber or cable can be bent without 

increasing attenuation or risk breaking the fiber. 

BUFFERED FIBER 

A plastic coating extruded directly onto the coated fiber 

for abrasion and chemical resistance. Buffered fibers 

have a 900 µm diameter. 

BUFFER TUBES 

Polymer tubes within a loose tube style cable 

construction, used to protect the coated fibers and to 

contain water blocking gel. 

CABLING 

A combination of cables, wire, cords and connecting 

hardware used in the telecommunications infrastructure. 

CENTRAL STRENGTH MEMBER 

A center strength element in some fiber cable designs 

typically made of glass reinforced polymer which not 

only provide strength but anti-buckling characteristics as 

well. 

CLADDING 

The layer of transparent material surrounding the 

transmitting core of an optical fiber serving to protect 

the core and to retain the light within it. 

COATING 

A material applied onto a fiber during the drawing 

process, serving to protect it from the environment 

CORE 

The central segment within an optical fiber through 

which light is transmitted. 

CROSSTALK 

Noise or interference caused by electromagnetic 

coupling from one signal path to another. Crosstalk 

performance is generally expressed in decibels. 

DECIBEL (DB) 

A standard unit for expressing transmission gain or loss as 

derived from a ratio of signal amplitudes or power. 

DELAY SKEW 

The difference in propagation delay between the fastest 

and slowest pair in a cable or cabling system. 

DIFFERENTIAL MODE TRANSMISSION 

A transmission scheme where voltages appear equal in 

magnitude and opposite in phase across a twisted-pair 

with respect to ground. May also be referred to as 

balanced mode. 

DISTRIBUTION CABLE 

Cable construction consisting of tight buffered fibers; 

intended for intrabuilding installations. 

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) 

The ability of a system to minimize radiated emissions 

and maximize immunity from external noise sources. 

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) 

The interference in signal transmission or reception 

caused by electromagnetic radiation generated by other 

equipment or cabling. 

ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE (EIA) 

An organization that sets standards for interfaces to 

ensure compatibility between data communications 

equipment and data terminal equipment. 

EQUAL LEVEL FAR-END CROSSTALK (ELFEXT) 

Crosstalk measured at the opposite end from which the 

disturbing signal is transmitted normalized by the 

attenuation contribution of the cable or cabling. 

FAR-END CROSSTALK (FEXT) 

Crosstalk measured at the opposite end from which the 

disturbing signal is transmitted. 

FIBER 

A light-transmitting strand of glass consisting of a core 

and cladding. 

FIBER OPTIC TRANSMISSION 

A communications scheme whereby electrical data is 

converted to light energy and transmitted through optical 

fibers. 

FOIL TWISTED PAIR (FTP) 

Cable containing multiple pairs of copper wire enclosed 

in a sheath of aluminum foil. It is used in wiring systems 

in buildings or other environments where heavy noise 

adjacent to the wire might cause interference. The foil 

provides insulation not afforded by UTP. The 

disadvantage of FTP is that is requires somewhat more 

care in grounding than UTP and electrical impedances 

must be matched when connecting to UTP. FTP is 

typically used in a factory setting. 

GRADED INDEX 

The core of an optical fiber whereby the refractive index 

gradually decreases as it approaches the cladding. This 

serves to reduce modal dispersion and to increase 

bandwidth potential. 

HERTZ (HZ) 

A measure of frequency as defined in units of cycles per 

second. 

HOME-RUN CABLING 

A distribution method in which individual cables are run 

directly from the horizontal cross-connect to each 

telecommunications outlet.This configuration is also 

known as star topology. 

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DEFINITIONS 

HORIZONTAL CABLING 

The cabling between and including the 

telecommunications outlet and the horizontal crossconnect. 

LONGITUDINAL CONVERSION LOSS (LCL) 

A measure (in dB) of the differential voltage induced on a 

conductor pair as a result of subjecting that pair to 

longitudinal voltage. LCL is considered to be a measure 

of circuit balance. 

LOOSE TUBE CABLE 

An outdoor cable design featuring buffer tubes 

containing coated fibers. The tubes act to isolate the 

coated fibers from stress. The tubes are also filled with 

water blocking gel to prevent axial water migration 

within the cable. 

MICRON 

One millionth of a meter (40 millionths of an inch). 

MODULAR DISPERSION 

The spreading of an optical pulse caused by different 

transit lengths of different propagating modes in a 

multimode optical fiber. 

MULTIMEDIA 

1) An application that communicates to more than one of 

the human sensory receptors. 

2) Applications that communicate information by more 

than one means or cabling media. 

MULTIMODE OPTICAL FIBER 

An optical fiber that will allow many bound modes to 

propagate. The fiber is typically a graded-index fiber. 

Multimode optical fibers have a much larger core than 

single-mode fibers. See also Optical Fiber Cable. 

NANOMETER (nm) 

One billionth of a meter. Typically used to measure the 

wavelength of light. 

NANOSECOND (NS) 

One billionth of a second. 

NEAR-END CROSSTALK (NEXT) 

Crosstalk measured at the end from which the disturbing 

signal is transmitted. 

NUMERICAL APERTURE (NA) 

The light acceptance angle of an optical fiber. 

PATCH PANEL 

Connecting hardware that typically provides means to 

connect horizontal or backbone cables to an 

arrangement of fixed connectors that may be accessed 

using patch cords or equipment cords to form crossconnections 

or interconnections. 

PATHWAY 

A facility (i.e., conduit) for the placement and protection 

of telecommunications cables. Same as raceway or 

ducting. 

PIMF 

Pairs in metal foil 

PLENUM 

A compartment or chamber to which one or more air 

ducts are connected and that forms part of the air 

distribution system. (Source National Electric Code). 

PLENUM RATED CABLE 

Cables designed for installation within the air handing 

ductwork of buildings, these cables are constructed of 

fire retardant materials and generate little smoke. 

PROPAGATION DELAY 

The amount of time that passes between when a signal is 

transmitted and when it is received at the opposite end 

of a cable or cabling. 

REFRACTIVE INDEX 

The ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed 

of light in a particular medium. 

RETURN LOSS — COPPER 

Noise or interference caused by impedance 

discontinuities along the transmission line at various 

frequencies. Return loss is expressed in decibels. 

RETURN LOSS — FIBER 

The ratio of the reflected power to the incident power, 

expressed in dB (the amount of light reflected back to 

the source at an optical interface). 

RISER RATED CABLE 

Cables designed for installation within the vertical 

pathways between floors in a building. 

SCREENED TWISTED-PAIR (ScTP) 

A balanced twisted-pair cable surrounded by metallic 

braid, foil (screen) or both and bound in a single cable 

sheath. 

SHIELDED TWISTED-PAIR (STP-A) 

A cable surrounded by a metallic braid, foil or both and 

bound in a single plastic sheath containing balanced 

twisted-pair conductors that are individually shielded. 

SINGLEMODE OPTICAL FIBER 

An optical fiber that will allow only one mode to 

propagate. Fiber core size is typically 8.3 microns. 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS 

Any transmission, emission, or reception of signs, signals, 

writings, images, sounds or information of any nature by 

cable, radio, visual, optical or other electromagnetic 

systems. 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 

(TIA) 

An organization that sets standards for cabling, pathways, 

spaces, grounding, bonding, administration, field testing 

and other aspects of the telecommunications industry. 

TRANSFER IMPEDANCE 

A measure (in Ω) of shield effectiveness. 

TWISTED-PAIR PHYSICAL MEDIA DEPENDENT (TP- 

PMD) 

Technology under review by the ANSI X3T9.5 working 

group that allows 100 Mb/s transmission over twistedpair 

cable. Also referred to as CDDI or TPDDI. 

UNSHIELDED TWISTED-PAIR (UTP) 

A cable with multiple pairs of twisted insulated copper 

conductors bound in a single sheath. 

WAVELENGTH 

The distance between the peaks of an optical waveform; 

measured in nanometers. 

WORK AREA CABLE 

A cable assembly used to connect equipment to the 

telecommunications outlet in the work area.Work area 

cables are considered to be outside the scope of cabling 

standards. 

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ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS 

ACR 

ANSI 

ATM 

AWG 

BD 

BFOC 

CD 

CDDI ® 

CP 

CPE 

CSA 

dB 

EF 

EIA 

ELFEXT 

EMC 

EMI 

EMR 

ER 

FCC 

FD 

FDDI ® 

ft. 

FEXT 

FTP 

HC 

HVAC 

Hz 

IC 

IDC 

IEC 

IEEE 

ISDN 

ISO 

KTS 

LAN 

lbf 

Attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio 

American National Standards Institute 

Asynchronous transfer mode 

American wire gauge 

Building distributor 

Bayonet Fiber Optic Connector ST) 

Campus distributor 

Copper Distributed Data Interface 

Consolidation point 

Customer premises equipment 

Canadian Standards Association 

Decibel 

Entrance facility 

Electronic Industries Association 

Equal level far-end crosstalk 

Electromagnetic compatibility 

Electromagnetic interference 

Electromagnetic radiation 

Equipment room 

Federal Communications Commission 

Floor distributor 

Fiber Distributed Data Interface 

Feet 

Far-end crosstalk 

Foil twisted-pair 

Horizontal cross-connect 

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning 

Hertz 

Intermediate cross-connect 

Insulation displacement connection 

International Electrotechnical Commission 

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 

Integrated Services Digital Network 

International Standards Organization 

Key telephone system 

Local area network 

Pounds force 

lx 

Lux 

LEC Local exchange carrier 

LED Light emitting diode 

LS0H Low smoke zero halogen 

m 

Meter 

Mb/s Megabits per second 

MHz Megahertz 

mm Millimeter 

MC Main cross-connect 

NA Numerical Aperture 

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association 

NEXT Near-end crosstalk 

NFPA National Fire Protection Association 

nm Nanometer 

Ω 

Ohm 

PBX Private branch exchange 

PVC Polyvinyl chloride 

RF Radio frequency 

RMS Rack mount space 

SC Subscriber connector 

ScTP Screened twisted-pair 

STP-A Shielded twisted-pair 

TC Telecommunications closet 

TIA Telecommunications Industry Association 

TO Telecommunications outlet 

TP Transition point 

TP-PMD Twisted-pair physical media dependent 

TPDDI ® Twisted-pair Distributed Data Interface 

TSB Telecommunications System Bulletin 

(TSB40-A) and (TSB-67) 

UL Underwriters Laboratories 

UPS Uninterruptible power supply 

UTP Unshielded twisted-pair 

Vrms Volts root mean square 

WA Work area 

X 

Cross-connect 

µm Micron or micrometer 

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