CSI Section 271323
Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling
The purpose of this document is to provide documentation to cabling professionals interested in providing their customer a standard specification applicable to commercial building structured cabling applications.
The documentation includes: Product specifications, minimum product performance, structured cabling design considerations and installation guidelines.
The information contained in this document is based on our experience to date and is believed to be reliable. It is intended as a guide for use by persons having technical skill and is to be used with their own discretion and risk. We do not guarantee favorable results or assume any liability in connection with its use. Dimensions contained herein are for reference purposes only. For specific dimensional requirements consult the factory. This publication is not to be taken as a license to operate under, or a recommendation to infringe any existing patents. This supercedes and voids all previous literature, etc.
It is highly recommended and the issuers responsibility to have any RFQ documents, including those based on this general format, reviewed by the issuing company’s professional advisors before it is released to the public. In no way may this document be used in a manner that is detrimental to the interests of Panduit and/or its subsidiaries
Table of Contents
Part 1 -General3
1.1Work Included...... 3
1.2Scope of Work...... 3
1.3Regulatory References
1.4Quality Assurance...... 4
1.5Approved Products...... 5
Part 2 -Products5
2.1Equivalent Products...... 5
2.2Substitutions – (no exceptions)...... 5
2.5Telecommunication Room...... 6
Part 3 -Execution...... 8
3.5Optical Fiber Termination Hardware...... 8
3.6Backbone Cable Installation...... 9
3.8Racks...... 9
3.9Firestop System...... 9
3.10Grounding System - Please see Appendix “F”...... 9
3.11Identification and Labeling – Please See Appendix “D”...... 10
3.12Testing and Acceptance - See Appendix “C”...... 10
3.8System Documentation...... 11
Section 271323
Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling Requirements
General
Work Included
Provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment required for the complete installation of work called for in the Construction Documents
Scope of Work
This document describes the products and execution requirements relating to furnishing and installing Telecommunications Cabling for the backbone cabling comprised of Optical Fiber Cabling, and support systems are covered under this document.
Install a structured cabling system that will be able to support interconnections to active telecommunications equipment for voice and data applications in a multi vendor, multi product environment. The structured cabling system should adhere to ANSI/TIA 568 B; 569-A; 606-A; J-STD-607-A and TIA 942 standards with respect to pathways, distribution, administration, and grounding of the system. The structured cabling system to be installed should also follow the guidelines spelled out in this RFP in accordance to local codes and regulations.
The floor serving active data equipment will be interconnected to the facility serving data equipment via a fiber backbone terminated in 19” rack mounted 48 port enclosures which will utilize SC or LC connections. This will serve to connect the Main Telecommunications Room to an additional Telecommunications Room serving the locations that exceed the distance limitations (90 meters) of the Main Telecommunications Room for the horizontal Data and Voice drops.
Contractor will also be required to make matching additions to the cable tray to complete the system according to ANSI/TIA 569
This section includes minimum requirements for the following:
• Optical Fiber from Entrance Facility to Equipment Room
• Optical Fiber from Equipment Room to Telecommunications Room
• Optical Fiber from Telecommunications Room to Telecommunications Room
• Fiber WA Patch Cords
• Optical Fiber Connector Modules
All cables and related terminations, support and grounding hardware shall be furnished, installed, wired, tested, labeled, and documented by the Telecommunications contractor as detailed in this document.
Product specifications, general design considerations, and installation guidelines are provided in this document. Quantities of telecommunications outlets, typical installation details, cable routing and outlet types will be provided as an attachment to this document. If the bid documents are in conflict, formal clarification shall be obtained from in the form of Question Clarification Request. The successful vendor shall meet or exceed all requirements for the cable system described in this document.
Regulatory References
The following industry standards are the basis for the structured cabling system described in this document.
ANSI/TIA
- TIA-568-BCommercial Building Telecommunications Cabling
Standard
- TIA-568-B.1General Requirements
- TIA-568-B.2Balanced Twisted Pair Cabling Components Standard
- TIA-568-C.3Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard
- TIA-942Telecommunications Infrastructure for Data Centers
- TIA-569-ACommercial Building Standard for Telecom Pathways
and Spaces
- TIA-606-AAdministration Standard for the Telecommunications
Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings
- J-STD-607-ACommercial Building Grounding/Bonding
Requirements
NFPA
- NFPA 70National Electric Code (NEC)
ISO/IEC
- ISO 11801Generic Cabling for Customer Premises
If there is a conflict between applicable documents, then the more stringent requirement shall apply. All documents listed are believed to be the most current releases of the documents. The Contractor has the responsibility to determine and adhere to the most recent release when developing the proposal for installation.
This document does not replace any code, either partially or wholly. The contractor must be aware of local codes that may impact this project.
Quality Assurance
Cabling System Warranty
A Cable Products Warranty shall provide a complete warranty to guarantee a high performance cabling systems that meet application requirements. The guarantee shall include all cable installed in the structured cabling system. The Cable shall be warranted for a period of at least 25 years.
B.PANDUIT System Warranty
A Certification Plus System Warranty shall provide a complete system warranty to guarantee end-to-end high performance cabling systems that meet application requirements. The guarantee shall include copper connectivity components. The system shall be warranted for a period of at least 25 years.
Product Guarantee
All PANDUIT Pan-Net ™ non-consumable products have a 25-year guarantee. When installed per TIA or ISO/IEC standards, the PANDUITPan-Net Network Cabling System will operate the application(s) for which the system was designed to support.
In order to qualify for the guarantee, the structured cabling system must be installed per the following:
1. Meet all TIA commercial building wiring standards
2. Panduit will provide a single source solution for the end-to-end installation
3. Panduit Products must be installed per Panduit instruction sheets by a BICSI certified Installer with minimum agreement ofPanduit Onesm Certified Partner*
*Panduit Onesm Partner Certified in the appropriate Competency and Business Solution.
Installer: Company specializing in installing products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience, and with service facilities within 120 miles of project. The Electrical/Telecommunications contractor must be Panduit Corp. approved for cabling and fiber solutions – a qualified BICSI trained installer who also is certified to install Warrantee-able solution by Panduit Corp.. A copy of certification documents for each must be submitted with the quote in order for such quote to be valid.
The Electrical/Telecommunications contractor is responsible for workmanship and installation practices in accordance with the Panduit cabling solutions Certified Program. Manufacturer (Panduit) will extend a 25-year Static, Dynamic and Applications Warranty to the end user once the Electrical/Telecommunications contractor fulfills all requirements under the Panduit Cabling Solutions Certified Program. At least 30 percent of the installation and termination crew must be certified by Panduit with a Technicians Level of Training. Also, Panduit must certify 10 percent of the installation and termination crew for Optical Fiber Training.
Note: All Networks shall be installed per applicable standards and manufacturer's guidelines.
If any PANDUITPan-NetTMproduct fails to perform as stated above, PANDUIT will provide new components at no charge.
THis guarantee is made in lieu of and excludes all other warrantis, expressed or implied. The implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular use are specifically excluded. Neither seller nor manufacturer shall be liable for any other injury, loss or damage, whether direct or consequential.
Approved Products
Approved Optical Fiber Cable manufacturer: Panduit
Approved Fiber Optic cabinet product manufacturer: Panduit
Approved Fiber Optic connectors/splices/couplers: Panduit
Approved Rack and Cabinet manufacturer: Panduit
Approved Patch Cord manufacture: Panduit
Products
Equivalent Products
Panduit shall manufacture all products, including but not limited to cable management, faceplates, copper modules, patch panels, racks, 110 blocks, patch cords, labels, grounding lugs and fiber connectivity products for the purpose of this document.
Panduit Corp. shall manufacture all data/telecommunication and fiber optic cable.
Substitutions – (no exceptions)
This is a performance-based single source solution. Therefore, substitutions are highly discouraged. Substitutions must follow the same rigid standards for quality and termination style as those described in section 2.3 and 2.5.
Any Contractor wishing to offer structured cabling products other than those specified herein shall submit a request for product substitution in writing no less than one week in advance of bid. Written requests for substitution shall be accompanied by all drawings, specification sheets and engineering documents, as well as third party laboratory performance test results proving equivalency in performance and manufacturing style.
This written documentation shall be accompanied by samples of the substitution product offered for evaluation. Equal product acceptance must be received in writing.
Contractor shall be responsible and assume all costs for removal and replacement of any substituted product installed without prior written approval. Such costs shall include, but not be limited to labor, materials as well as any penalties, fees or costs incurred for late completion.
Fiber Optics
Indoor Cable
Indoor Interlocking Armored Cable
PANDUIT® OPTI-CORE® Fiber Optic Indoor Interlocking Armored Cable is an integral part of the PANDUIT end-to-end fiber optic solution, designed to support today's data needs while meeting tomorrow's ever-advancing network requirements. Interlocking aluminum armor eliminates the need for inner duct or conduit to provide a smaller crush resistant pathway for improved design flexibility and lower installed cost. Applications include intrabuilding backbones, building backbones, and horizontal installations for riser (OFNR), plenum (OFNP), and harsh environments. OPTI-CORE® Fiber Optic Indoor Interlocking Armored Cable features the highest quality OM4 fiber to support 10Gb/s applications while maintaining compatibility with existing 50μm multimode systems. RoHS compliant singlemode and multimode cable is available in fiber counts from 6 to 144 fibers.
Technical Information
Standard Requirements:RoHS compliant
Fiber Compatibility62.5/125μm OM1, 50/125μm OM2, 50/125μm OM3 and OM4 and 9/125μm OS1/OS2
Bend Radius:Riser: Dynamic: 20 x Cable O.D. Static: 10 x Cable O.D.
Plenum: Dynamic: 20 x Cable O.D.Static: 10 x Cable O.D.
Tensile rating (12 fibers):Riser: Installation: 150 lbs. (660 N) Long term: 37 lbs. (165 N)
Plenum: Installation: 100 lbs. (445 N) Long term: 30 lbs. (133N)
Tensile rating (12 fibers): Riser: Installation: 300 lbs. (1334 N) Long term: 90 lbs. (400N)
Plenum: Installation: 150 lbs. (667 N) Long term: 45 lbs. (200N)
Storage temperature:-40° to 122°F (-40° to 65°C)
Installation temperature:Riser: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)
Plenum: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Operation temperature:-40° to 167°F (-40° to 75°C)
Attenuation Singlemode: 0.7dB/km @ 1310 and 1550nm
Multimode: 3.5dB/km @ 850nm; 1.5dB/km @ 1300nm
Aluminum interlocking armor:Provides superior crush resistance and eliminates the need for inner duct or conduit with a smaller pathway for improved design flexibility and lower installed cost
Ordering Information
Part Number / Cable Type / Rating / ColorFSPR6**Y / 62.5/125µm (OM1) MM / Riser / Orange
FSPR5**Y / 50/125µm (OM2) MM
FOPRX**Y / 50/125µm (OM3) MM / Aqua
FOPRZ**Y / 50/125µm (OM4) MM / Aqua
FSPR9**Y / 9/125µm (OS1/OS2) SM / Yellow
FSPP6**Y / 62.5/125µm (OM1) MM / Plenum / Orange
FSPP5**Y / 50/125µm (OM2) MM
FOPPX**Y / 50/125µm (OM3) MM / Aqua
FOPRZ**Y / 50/125µm (OM4) MM / Aqua
FSPP9**Y / 9/125µm (OS1/OS2) SM / Yellow
Dielectric Conduited Fiber Cable
Opti-Core® Dielectric Conduited Fiber (DCF) Cable is an integral part of the Panduit end-to-end fiber optic solution, designed to support today's data needs while meeting tomorrow's ever-advancing network requirements. This fiber cable is used within buildings to provide high-density connectivity and ease of installation. Rugged conduit extruded over cable outer jacket eliminates the need for additional channel protection and provides a smaller crush resistant pathway for improved design flexibility and lower installed cost. All-dielectric construction eliminates the need for grounding and bonding, thereby reducing installation time and cost. All Opti-Core® Dielectric Conduited Fiber (DCF) are Riser rated (OFNR) and compliant with Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) specifications. Opti-Core® Dielectric Conduited Fiber (DCF) fiber types include OM1 and OM2 multimode, OS2 singlemode and are available in 2, 4, 8, and 12 fiber counts. All Opti-Core® fiber cable is RoHS compliant.
Technical Information
Standard Requirements:RoHS compliant
Fiber Compatibility62.5/125μm OM1 multimode, 50/125μm OM2multimode, OM3/OM4 multimode, and 9/125μm OS2 singlemode
Bend Radius:Dynamic: 10cm (10 x Cable O.D.)
Static: 20cm (20 x Cable O.D.)
Tensile ratingRiser: Installation: 973 lbs. (1320 N)
Long term: 292 lbs. (396 N)
Storage temperature:-40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C)
Installation temperature:14° to 140°F (-10° to 60°C)
Operation temperature:-4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C)
Attenuation Singlemode: <=0.34dB/km @1310, and
<= 0.22dB/km @1550nm
OM1 Multimode: <= 3.0dB/km @ 850nm;
<=0.7dB/km @ 1300nm
OM2 Multimode: <= 2.5dB/km @ 850nm;
<=0.8dB/km @ 1300nm
Dielectric Conduit:Provides six times the crush resistance of unarmored cable and eliminates the need for inner duct or conduit with a smaller pathway for improved design flexibility and lower installed cost
Ordering Information
Part Number / Cable Type / Rating / ColorFSPD6** / 62.5/125um (OM1) MM / Riser/LSZH / Orange*
FSPD5** / 50/125um (OM2) MM
FSPD9** / 9/125um (OS1/OS2) SM / Yellow*
FOPDX** / 50/125um (OM3) MM / Aqua*
FOPDZ** / 50/125um (OM4) MM / Aqua*
*Also available in black: F******-BLK/N
Distribution Cable
PANDUIT® OPTI-CORE® Fiber Optic Distribution Cable is an integral part of the PANDUIT end-to-end fiber optic solution, designed to support today's data needs while meeting tomorrow’s ever-advancing network requirements. OPTI-CORE® Fiber Optic Distribution Cable is used within buildings to provide high-density connectivity and ease of installation. Applications include intrabuilding backbones, routing between telecommunications rooms and connectorized cables in riser and plenum environments. OPTI-CORE® Fiber Optic Distribution Cable features the highest quality OM3 and OM4 to support 10Gb/s applications while maintaining compatibility with existing 50μm multimode systems. Standard RoHS compliant singlemode and multimode distribution cable is available in fiber counts from 6 to 72 fibers. Distribution cable in 6 and 12 fiber stranded designs have 900μm tight-buffered fibers surrounded by an aramid yarn strength member. Larger distribution cable (greater than 24 fibers) features a sub-unit design that simplifies fiber identification, provides easy access and routing of the fibers and increases cable durability with a dielectric central strength member.
Technical Information
Standards Requirements:Telcordia GR-20, Issue 2, GR-409 and with relevant TIA-455 series FOTPs for fiber optic cables
Fiber Compatibility:62.5/125μm OM1, 50/125μm OM2, 50/125μm OM3 and OM4 and 9/125μm OS1/OS2
Bend radius:Riser: Dynamic: 20 x Cable O.D. Static: 10 x Cable O.D.
Plenum: Dynamic: 20 x Cable O.D. Static: 10 x Cable O.D.
Tensile rating (<12 fibers): Riser: Installation: 150 lb. (660 N) Long Term: 37 lb. (165 N)
Plenum: Installation: 100 lb. (440 N)
Long Term: 24 lb. (110 N)
Tensile rating (>12 fibers):Riser: Installation: 300 lb. (1300 N) Long Term: 74 lb. (330 N)
Plenum: Installation: 150 lb. (660 N) Long Term: 37 lb. (165 N)
Storage temperature:-40° to 150°F (-40° to 65°C)
Installation temperature:Riser: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)
Plenum: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Operation temperature:Riser: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)
Plenum: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C)
Attenuation:Singlemode: 0.7dB/km @ 1310 & 1550nm
Multimode: 3.5dB/km @ 850nm; 1.5dB/km @ 1300nm
Buffered fibers: HIgh quality buffering offers ease of stripping while maintaining optical performance
Standard designs available:Riser (OFNR) and plenum (OFNP) rated versions
Singlemode (OS1/OS2) and multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3 and OM4 fiber
Ordering Information
Part Number / Cable Type / Rating / Construction Type / ColorFSDR6**Y / 62.5/125µm (OM1) MM / Riser / Subunits of six fibers for 36f count cables and subunits of 12f for 48f or greater / Orange
FSDR5**Y / 50/125µm (OM2) MM
FODRX**Y / 50/125µm (OM3) MM / Aqua
FODRZ**Y / 50/125µm (OM4) MM / Aqua
FSDR9**Y / 9/125µm (OS1/OS2) SM / Yellow
FSDP6**Y / 62.5/125µm (OM1) MM / Plenum / Orange
FSDP5**Y / 50/125µm (OM2) MM
FODPX**Y / 50/125µm (OM3) MM / Aqua
FODPZ**Y / 50/125µm (OM4) MM / Aqua
FSDP9**Y / 9/125µm (OS1/OS2) SM / Yellow
** Denotes fiber count in 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, and 144 counts
Outdoor Cable
Indoor/Outdoor Gel-Free Interlocking Armored Cable
PANDUIT ® OPTI-CORE® Fiber Optic Indoor/Outdoor Interlocking Armored Cable is an integral part of the PANDUIT end-to-end fiber optic solution, designed to support today's data needs while meeting tomorrow's ever-advancing network requirements. OPTI-CORE® Fiber Optic Indoor/Outdoor Interlocking Armored Cable provides UV resistance, water-blocking, high density and easy installation in transitional aerial and duct applications and entrance facilities. Interlocking aluminum armor eliminates the need for inner duct or conduit to provide a smaller crush resistant pathway for improved design flexibility and lower installed cost. RoHS compliant singlemode and multimode cable is available in fiber counts up to 12 fibers as a “central tube” design and up to 144 fibers as a “stranded tube” design.
Technical Information
Standards Requirements:Telcordia GR-20, Issue 2, GR-409 and with relevant TIA-455 series FOTPs for fiber optic cables
Fiber Compatibility:62.5/125μm OM1, 50/125μm OM2, 50/125μm OM3, OM4 and 9/125μm OS1/OS2
Bend RadiusDynamic: 15 x Cable O.D. Static: 10 x Cable O.D.
Tensile rating (12 fibers): Installation: 300 lbs. (1334 N) Long term: 90 lbs. (400 N)
Tensile rating (12 fibers):Installation: 600 lbs. (2669 N) Long term: 200 lbs. (890 N)
Storage temperature: -40° to 185°F (-40° to 85°C)
Installation temperature: Riser: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
Plenum: 32° to 140°F (0° to 60°C)
Operation temperature: Riser: -40° to 167°F (-40° to 70°C)
Plenum: -40° to 167°F (-40° to 70°C)
Attenuation: Singlemode: 0.7dB/km @ 1310 and 1550nm
Multimode: 3.5dB/km @ 850nm; 1.5dB/km @ 1300nm
Aluminum interlocking armor:Provides superior crush resistance and eliminates the need for inner duct or conduit with a smaller pathway for improved design flexibility and lower installed cost
Indoor/outdoor design:Allows installation using typical loose tube cable methods; saves space and time by eliminating splices at the cable vault
UV resistant cable sheathing: Meets the light absorption requirement defined by GR-20 and withstands harsh outdoor environmental demands
Dry water-blocking technology: Allows rapid cable preparation and termination for lower installation costs and time (no messy gel required)
Ordering Information
Part Number / Cable Type / Rating / Construction Type / ColorFSGR6**Y / 62.5/125um (OM1) MM / Riser / Central / Black
FSMR6**Y / Stranded
FSGR5**Y / 50/125um (OM2) MM / Central
FSMR5**Y / Stranded
FOGRX**Y / 50/125um (OM3) MM / Central
FOMRX**Y / Stranded
FOGRZ**Y / 50/125um (OM4) MM / Central
FOMRZ**Y / Stranded
FSGR9**Y / 9/125um (OS1/OS2) SM / Central
FSMR9**Y / Stranded
FSGP6**Y / 62.5/125um (OM1) MM / Plenum / Central / Orange
FSMP6**Y / Stranded
FSGP5**Y / 50/125um (OM2) MM / Central
FSMP5**Y / Stranded
FOGPX**Y / 50/125um (OM3) MM / Central / Aqua
FOMPX**Y / Stranded
FOGPZ**Y / 50/125um (OM4) MM / Central
FOMPZ**Y / Stranded
FSGP9**Y / 9/125um (OS1) SM / Central / Yellow
FSMP9**Y / Stranded
** Denotes fiber count in 2,4,6,8, 12in central tube design and 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, and 144 count in stranded tube design