For Nigerian deployments, this product should be evaluated as part of the complete network path, including its connectors, mapping and acceptance values. This is the configured-to-order duplex armored platform: two fibers of OS2 9/125µm G.657.A1 glass inside a helical stainless steel tube, terminated with any combination of LC, SC, FC, ST or LSH connectors in UPC or APC polish, and jacketed in riser (OFCR), LSZH or plenum (OFNP) compound in blue, black or white. Instead of adapting a stock cord to the job, the cord is built for the job from the start. For Nigerian deployments, retaining this detail with the acceptance records supports consistent maintenance.
Product Highlights
- UPC or APC polish per end, return loss to 60/65dB class
- Riser (OFCR), LSZH or plenum (OFNP) jacket, blue/black/white
- Helical stainless steel armor, 120/225N tensile rating
- Any length to order; standard range 1m to 30m stocked
- Duplex OS2 9/125µm, built to the stated configuration
- LC, SC, FC, ST or LSH connectors in any end-to-end mix
Specifications
| Connector Type | LC / SC / FC / ST / LSH, any end-to-end combination |
|---|---|
| Polish Type | UPC or APC per end |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125µm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Fiber Count | Duplex |
| Polarity | A (Tx) to B (Rx) |
| Jacket Color | Blue / Black / White |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 3.0mm |
| Fiber Grade | G.657.A1 (Compatible with G.652.D) |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 10/5D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Flame Rating | Riser (OFCR) / LSZH / Plenum (OFNP) |
| Construction Type | Single Armored, Stainless Steel Tube |
| Tensile Strength | 120/225N (Long/Short Term) |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.3dB |
| Return Loss | UPC ≥50dB, APC ≥60dB (LC/SC/FC/ST); LSH APC ≥65dB |
| Operating Temperature | OFNP: 0 to 70°C; OFCR/LSZH: -20 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) |
One platform, every connector combination
LC on the transceiver, ST on the legacy panel, FC on the test set, LSH on the carrier frame: real networks mix interfaces, and this platform terminates any of them on either end of the same armored duplex cord. Hybrid builds arrive as one tested assembly, which means the coupler pairs and their extra loss simply never enter the link.
Choosing the jacket: OFCR, LSZH or OFNP
The jacket follows the building zone, not the other way round. Riser (OFCR) suits vertical shafts and general pathways; LSZH is specified for occupied public spaces, tunnels and transport; plenum (OFNP) is needed where the route crosses air-handling space. The armor and the optical core stay the same across all three, which means one drawing might mix jackets by zone without changing the optical budget.
How custom production runs
Send the interface connector mix, polish, jacket, color and length; the factory confirms the manufacturable specification, then terminates, armors and tests the cords to that drawing. Each cord in the batch is measured for insertion loss and return loss against the same limits as the stock range, which means a project-specific build carries no quality penalty.
Documentation and batch consistency
Every project-specific build is confirmed against a written configuration before the build starts, and that configuration becomes the reference for repeat orders. Label text, leg marking and packing might all be added to the same drawing, which means the second batch arrives identical to the first. For projects rolled out in phases, this repeatability is usually worth more than any single specification line.
Color coding with black and white jackets
Beyond the standard blue, the duplex platform is jacketed in black or white on request. Black serves outdoor-adjacent and security-conscious routes where the cable assembly ought to not draw the eye; white disappears into finished interiors, hotel corridors and office raceway. Some administrations also use jacket color to individual networks or security zones on the same frame. State the color with the configuration and it is built into the jacket, not sleeved on afterward.
Stock lengths and made-to-order sizes
Stock length choices are stocked for fast delivery: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft) and 30m (98ft). Because each cord is built to order, any length in between or beyond this range can readily be produced; for long runs the factory confirms reel and packing data with the quotation.
Inspection and test procedures
Project-specific cords are tested to the same limits as the stock range: 0.3dB insertion loss ceiling and polish-correct return loss, verified per assembly before packing. Ferrule geometry is checked on each end face, and APC ends are angle-verified, which means a mixed-polish build performs exactly as its two polishes define.
Ordering Information and Support
Send the needed configuration: connector types per end, polish per end, jacket rating, color and length. The factory confirms the manufacturable specification and lead time with the quotation; drawings or photos of the established plant are welcome and speed up confirmation. For Nigerian orders, our team can check the requirement before coordinating manufacture and international delivery.
