Fire Resistant Central Loose Tube Optical Fiber Cables | IEC 60092 Marine & Offshore Data Transmission

Product Overview

These optical fiber cables are specifically designed for data transmission in ships, particularly in cruise ships where low smoke, halogen-free and fire resistant cables are required to enhance onboard safety. Suitable for flexible installation on and below the deck of commercial ships without constant exposure to oil, grease and other lubricants.

Technical Standards & Certifications

  • Primary Standards: IEC 60092-350/351/352/353/359/370/376

  • Fire Performance: IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 60332-3-22

  • Gas Emission: IEC 60754-1/2

  • Smoke Density: IEC 61034

  • Fire Resistance: IEC 60331-11 and -25

Cable Construction

Fire Resistant Central Loose Tube Optical Fiber Cables | IEC 60092 Marine & Offshore Data Transmission

  • Optical Fiber: Loose tube, gel filled

  • Inner Tape: Fire protection tape

  • Outer Tape: Fire protection tape

  • Outer Sheath: SHF1

Fiber Specifications

Geometric & Mechanical Properties

Parameter Unit G50/125 (OM2) G62.5/125 (OM1) E9/125 (OS1)
Core Diameter µm 50 ± 2.5 62.5 ± 3 -
Mode Field Diameter (at 1310 nm) µm - - 9.2 ± 0.4
Cladding Diameter µm 125 ± 2 125 ± 1 125 ± 2
Coating Diameter µm 245 ± 10 245 ± 5 245 ± 10
Core Non-circularity % < 5 < 5 -
Cladding Non-circularity % < 1 < 1 < 1
Core/Clad Concentricity Error µm < 1.5 < 1.5 < 0.8
Eccentricity of Coating µm < 10 < 10 < 10
Screen Test - ≥100 kpsi ≥100 kpsi ≥100 kpsi
Transmission Properties - OM2 OM1 OS1

Transmission Properties

Parameter Unit G50/125 (OM2) G62.5/125 (OM1) E9/125 (OS1)
Wavelength nm 850 1300 850 1300 1310 1550
Attenuation Max. dB/km 2.7 0.8 3.2 0.9 0.36 0.22
Bandwidth Min. MHz·km 500 1000 250 600 - -
Effective Group of Refraction - 1.483 1.478 1.497 1.493 1.4695 1.4701
Numerical Aperture - 0.200 ± 0.015 - 0.275 ± 0.015 - - -
Dispersion Coefficient Max. ps/nm·km - - - - 3.5 18
Zero Dispersion Wavelength nm - - - - 1300-1322 -
Dispersion Slope ps/nm²·km - - - - ≤0.092 -
Cutoff Wavelength (cabled) nm - - - - ≤1250 -
Polarization Mode Dispersion ps/km¹/² - - - - ≤0.1 -

Mechanical & Thermal Properties

  • Bending Radius for Fixed Installations: 20× cable outer diameter

  • Temperature Range: -20℃ to +60℃

Dimensions & Weight

Part Number No. of Optical Fibers Nominal Overall Diameter mm Nominal Weight kg/km
MLN-FCLA-X-12-H-J 12 10.0 115
MLN-FCLB-X-24-H-J 24 10.5 125

Fiber Type Coding (X in Part Number)

  • 0: Fiber and copper conductors in cable

  • 4: 50/125 multi-mode fiber (OM3)

  • 5: 50/125 multi-mode fiber (OM2)

  • 6: 50/125 multi-mode fiber (OM1)

  • 7: NZDS SM fiber per G.656

  • 8: NZDS SM fiber per G.655

  • 9: Standard SM fiber per G.652.D

Features & Benefits

  • Fire Resistant: Compliant with IEC 60331 for circuit integrity during fire

  • Low Smoke & Halogen Free: SHF1 sheath for enhanced safety in enclosed spaces

  • Marine Certified: Full compliance with IEC 60092 series for shipboard use

  • Central Loose Tube Design: Optimal protection for optical fibers

  • Gel Filled: Moisture protection for harsh marine environments

  • Multiple Fiber Options: Supports multimode and singlemode applications

  • Compact Design: Small diameter for easy installation in confined spaces

Application Areas

  • Cruise ship data networks

  • Commercial vessel communication systems

  • Shipboard control and monitoring systems

  • Marine automation and navigation systems

  • Offshore platform data transmission

Note: These cables are designed for installation on and below deck of commercial ships without constant exposure to oil, grease and other lubricants. All specifications are in accordance with IEC standards for marine applications.