Questions & Answers
What makes these cables “armored”?
They include corrugated steel armor that provides crush resistance and rodent protection, ensuring the fibers remain safe even in challenging conditions.
What performance characteristics can be expected?
They provide low insertion loss and high return loss, supporting high-speed data transmission in demanding network environments.
Which connectors are used on these assemblies?
They feature genuine US Conec® MTP® connectors, ensuring high-density connectivity with low insertion loss and precise optical alignment.
Which fiber type is used in these assemblies?
They are built with Corning Altos® fiber, providing excellent performance, low attenuation, and high reliability for outdoor networking.
Does this cable require grounding at each end? If so, does it come with a ground lead attached to the steel armor as part of the pre-made assembly?
Bonding and grounding requirements depend on the specific installation, but standard practice is to bond and ground the metal armor whenever the cable is used outdoors, buried, or enters a building. This assembly does not include a factory-installed ground lead. For grounding, the installer would expose a small section of the armor at an appropriate location, attach an approved bonding/ground clamp, and connect the grounding conductor in accordance with local codes and site standards.
