Fiber Characteristics:

Fiber Type: Single-mode
Core/Cladding Diameter: 9/125 µm The 9-µm core is optimized for long-haul, high-speed data transmission, ensuring that launch measurements are performed on a fiber that closely matches the installed network's properties.

Cable Length:

160 Meters (525 Feet): The extended cable length provides the necessary “window” before the OTDR’s dead zone, enabling accurate loss and reflection measurements across the fiber link.

Connector Configurations:

SC Connector: One end is terminated with an SC connector, known for its push-pull coupling mechanism that offers reliable, repeatable connections in testing environments.
ST Connector: The opposite end features an ST connector—the standard bayonet-style connector—providing compatibility with equipment that uses this interface. This SC/ST combination gives network technicians versatility when interfacing with various test gear and installed fiber systems.

Application & Performance:

OTDR Launch Cable: Designed to function as a launch cable for OTDR testing, it creates a proper test “window” into the fiber link. This minimizes measurement errors that typically occur near the instrument’s dead zone, allowing for precise characterization of fiber losses and faults.
Reference-Grade Construction: The cable utilizes high-quality, reference-grade connectors and fiber cable assemblies, ensuring that insertion loss and back reflections remain minimal, which is critical for repeatable measurements.
Industry Compliance: While specific durability and environmental compliance data (such as adherence to IEC or Telecordia standards) are typically provided in the detailed datasheet, Fluke Networks’ test cords are engineered to meet stringent reliability and performance standards for field applications.

Fluke Networks SMC-9-SCST Single-Mode Launch Cable 9µm ST/ST