Types and Management Methods of Fiber Optic Patch Cord

The optical fiber route is an optical fiber with connectors at both ends. What are the types and management methods of fiber patch cord? Let's take a look together.

Ⅰ. Types of fiber patch cord

The most common are single-mode fiber patch cords classified by fiber type (product recommendation: SC single-mode pigtail, ST single-mode pigtail) and multi-mode fiber patch cord(product recommendation: ST multi-mode pigtail, SC multi-mode Pigtail).

Generally, single-mode fiber patch cordsare indicated by yellow. The connector and protective cover are blue; the transmission distance is longer. Multi-mode fiber patch cords are represented in orange, and some are represented in gray, and the connectors and protective covers are in beige or black; the transmission distance is short. The difference between single-mode fiber patch cord and multi-mode fiber patch cord is mainly color and transmission distance. Generally, single-mode is represented by yellow, and multi-mode is represented by orange. Single-mode has a longer transmission distance.

According to the structure of the fiber optic patch cord interface, fiber optic patch cords include FC fiber patch cords, SC fiber patch cords, ST fiber patch cords, PC fiber patch cords, APC fiber patch cords, LC fiber patch cords, D4 fiber patch cords, DIN fiber patch cord, MU fiber patch cord, MT fiber patch cord, etc.

Ⅱ. The management method of fiber patch cord 

1. Pay attention to the bending radius of the fiber patch cord

Generally speaking, the bending radius of 1.6mm and 3.0mm fiber patch cords can not be less than 3.5cm, and the bending radius of MPO fiber patch cords can not be less than 10 times its diameter.

2. No need to pull or squeeze the fiber patch cord

When installing a fiber patch cord, excessive force will put pressure on the fiber optic patch cord and the RF connectors on both sides, thereby jeopardizing its characteristics. Special attention is that you must use a lot of force to pull a fiber optic patch cord. Then, there will be some problems in the middle.

3. Follow the path of the fiber patch cord to jumper the router

If the length of the current fiber patch cord is suitable for today's application, then the cord can be used repeatedly, but it must be taken out of the optical fiber distribution frame, and then reinstalled according to the new path. It is the only way to ensure that the fiber optic patch cord is not tied, bent, or stretched or squeezed.

In order to reasonably jumper the router, you should find a suitable path for the fiber optic patch cord between the two ports, and prevent the cord from coiling around each other and crowding.

4. Manage with a bundle or tie method

Optical fiber patch cords can make the control panel look clean and tidy, but if the fiber patch cords are tied or tied too tightly, the risk of excessive squeezing will increase. To solve this problem, the fiber patch cord can be "released" appropriately, so that the fiber patch cord can be freely subject to theme activities.

5. Labeling is a very necessary job

It is also one of the most critical jobs for Internet computer administrators. Appropriate labeling is very necessary at all management method points including wiring control panel of the network integrated wiring infrastructure construction, so that the Internet technical staff can accurately find the starting point and end point of the optical cable.

6. Check the physical hazards of the fiber patch cord

Please check whether the fiber optic patch cord has physical hazards, including imprinting and radio frequency connector hazards caused by the sudden bending of the sheath.

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