SC to SC Duplex Armored Fiber Patch Cable, OM4, Riser (OFCR)

New Zealand engineering teams can use the documented values below to compare the product with the intended channel and as-built requirements. This duplex armored patch cable fits SC UPC connectors on the two connection points of an OM4 50/125µm multimode item, with a helical stainless steel tube protecting the fibers under the aqua 3.0mm riser-rated (OFCR) jacket. It is built for installations where SC interfaces remain on the panels and hardware but the pathway demands real mechanical protection: open ceilings, industrial floors and shared risers.

Product Highlights

• Bend-insensitive OM4 fiber, 20/10D dynamic/static bend radius
• Riser (OFCR) flame rating for vertical building pathways
• Insertion loss ≤0.3dB, return loss ≥20dB
• Stock lengths 1m to 30m; custom lengths and jackets on request
• SC UPC to SC UPC duplex, OM4 50/125µm multimode
• Helical stainless steel armor against crush, impact and rodents

Specifications

SC duplex interfaces in panel and legacy environments

SC connectors remain common on wall-mounted enclosures, older fiber distribution frames, media converters and industrial Ethernet gear. The push-pull latching body tolerates frequent handling and is easy to seat with gloved hands, which is part of why SC persists in field-side cabling. This cord keeps that familiar interface while adding the steel armor those exposed environments typically demand.

OM4 bandwidth for short-reach optics

Behind the SC bodies the glass is full OM4: 10GBASE-SR to 400m, with headroom for 40G and 100G short-reach optics at row and room distances. For buildings that standardized on SC panels years ago, this makes it possible to upgrade optical path speeds without re-terminating the fixed plant, as long as the optical path stays within the OM4 distance envelope.

Steel armor for exposed routing

SC-terminated links are typically found exactly where cables get hurt: factory floors, campus outbuildings, temporary runs at events and design sites. The helical stainless tube inside the jacket wraps the buffered fibers directly; therefore, the cord shrugs off crushing under floor tiles, accidental pulls and rodent damage. Installation teams may cross areas that would otherwise call for conduit, keeping the channel small and easy to change later.

Care of SC connectors in the field

SC ferrules are 2.5mm and easy to review with standard tips and microscopes. Before final connection, clean the two end faces with a dry cassette cleaner and review if the optical path margin is tight; most "bad cord" reports in the field trace back to contamination rather than damage. The push-pull housing ought to click positively; if it does not on its own, evaluate for dust caps left in the relevant adapter rather than forcing the latch.

Length range and customization

Regular length versions are stocked for fast delivery: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft) and 30m (98ft), covering the common rack-to-rack, access and frame connections this cord is built for. Project-built lengths beyond this range are manufactured to order. Matching the cord length to the actual channel keeps slack out of the relevant panel and preserves the 850nm loss calculation on longer multimode runs. Specifying the particular channel length avoids the two the slack storage problem of an overlong cord and the strain risk of one that is too short.

Optical testing and quality checks

Every SC-terminated item is built with precision zirconia ferrules and tested for insertion loss and return loss before packing; the 0.3dB ceiling is verified on each cord. End-face geometry is checked for stable physical contact across repeat matings, and the SC housings are latch-tested for positive engagement.

How to Specify and Order

Reference against the SC-SC OM4 duplex armored product line with the channel length and jacket rating stated. Other connector mixes, polish types and jacket colors are offered through the made-to-order duplex armored program once the factory confirms the requested specification. New Zealand project orders can include documentation and labeling requirements alongside the technical configuration.