Description

Product Overview

The Belden GQCN824 Central Loose Tube Fiber Cable is a robust solution for both indoor and outdoor fiber-optic network applications. This high-performance cable features a jelly-filled central tube construction with glass yarns as a strength member, providing excellent durability and resistance against rodent damage. The cable is designed with a corrugated steel tape armor, ensuring full rodent protection and a low smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) outer jacket for safety in fire situations. It is suitable for use in both structured data wiring systems, such as industrial and campus backbone networks, as well as in telecom, cable TV, and broadcast applications. Data sheet

Belden GQCN824 Specifications

Construction

• Fiber Type: OS2, G.652D & G.657A1
• Fiber Count: 24
• Subunit Color: TIA coding (Gxxxxxx.T) – Natural
• Core: Jelly-filled tube with glass yarns and waterblocking tape
• Armor Type: Corrugated Steel Tape (Full Rodent Protection)
• Outer Jacket Material: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
• Outer Jacket Diameter: 9.0 mm
• Weight per Kilometer: 104 kg/km
• Ripcord: Yes
• Waterblocking: Glass yarns + tape

Optical Characteristics

• Max. Attenuation at 1310 nm: 0.39 dB/km
• Max. Attenuation at 1550 nm: 0.24 dB/km
• Max. Attenuation at 1625 nm: 0.29 dB/km

Belden GQCN824 Mechanical Characteristics

• Min. Bend Radius (Installation): 180 mm
• Min. Bend Radius (Operation): 180 mm
• Max. Tensile Strength (Installation): 2400 N (540 lbf)
• Max. Tensile Strength (Operation): 800 N (180 lbf)
• Max. Crush Resistance (Installation): 22 kN/m
• Max. Crush Resistance (Operation): 11 kN/m

Temperature Range

• Operating Temperature: -30°C to +70°C
• Installation Temperature: -5°C to +50°C
• Storage Temperature: -30°C to +70°C

Standards and Compliance

• Fire Performance: IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 60332-3-22
• Smoke Density: IEC 61034-2, minimum transmittance 60%
• Halogen-Free: IEC 60754-1, IEC 60754-2
• UV Protection: Yes
• REACH Compliance: Yes
• ISO/IEC Compliance: IEC 60794, ISO/IEC 11801-1

Key Features

• Rodent Protection: Corrugated steel tape armor for enhanced protection.
• Waterproof Construction: Jelly-filled tube and waterblocking materials.
• Durable LSZH Jacket: Low Smoke Zero Halogen outer jacket for safety.
• High Performance: Designed for high-speed data transmission with minimal attenuation.
• Wide Temperature Range: Operational in extreme environments (-30°C to +70°C).
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations, including direct burial.

Regions Available

• Global Availability