General Cable Fiber Optics Catalog
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Fiber Optic Fiber Optic Ordering Information 2 We strive to have a variety of cables in stock for immediate delivery to our customers. Should the cable not be in stock, it will be manufactured to your specifications. To choose a fiber optic cable, you need to know the following: 1) What type and grade of fiber is required? The system designer will have identified the fiber that is required for the network. Find the fiber type that is needed from the Fiber Specification and Selection Guide. Use the two-digit NextGen® Fiber Type code to identify the fiber. This code becomes the first two digits of the catalog part number, replacing the XX notation. 2) How many fibers are required? The system designer will also have identified the number of fibers that will be in each cable. Fibers are usually cabled in groups of 6 or 12. 3) What cable construction is needed? The cable construction that is needed is based on a variety of factors. We have a full range of products for premises, outside plant and indoor/outdoor to solve nearly every application need. Using the catalog as a guide, identify the cable type and construction that is needed. With the cable construction decided, move down the table on the catalog page to find the number of fibers required. The first column of that row is the catalog part number. Simply replace the XX at the beginning of the catalog number shown with the Fiber Type code found in step 1, and the part number is complete. 4