In addition to the selection of fiber optic cable according to the number of fiber cores and fiber types, but also according to the use of fiber optic cable environment to choose the outer sheath of the cable.
1. outdoor cable buried, it is appropriate to use armored fiber optic cable. When overhead, you can use two or more reinforcement of the black plastic sheath cable.
2 buildings with fiber optic cable in the selection should pay attention to its flame retardant, toxic and smoke characteristics. Generally in the pipeline or forced ventilation can be used in the type of flame retardant but smoke (Plenum), the exposed environment should be selected for flame retardant, non-toxic and smoke-free type (Riser).
3 vertical cable distribution in the building, you can choose laminated fiber optic cable (Distribution Cables); horizontal wiring, you can choose to branch fiber optic cable (Breakout Cables).
4. transmission distance within 2km, you can choose multimode fiber optic cable, more than 2km available relay or use single-mode fiber optic cable.
