Reinforced cables • Outdoor & demanding installations • G657A2 fibre

Outdoor Fibre Optic Cable: Reinforced and Armoured for Long-Lasting Installation

Two complementary ranges: Steel armoured (maximum protection) and outdoor cables (robust, reliable, field-ready). Designed to withstand shocks, torsion and extreme weather conditions while ensuring stable transmission.

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Reinforced cable for outdoor use
Superior protection, clean installation, and long-term reliability — for demanding networks.
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Outdoor fibre cables by category

Choose your level of protection according to the environment: steel armoured (max) or standard outdoor (robust & versatile).

Steel Armoured Cables

For high-risk areas: shocks, torsion, abrasion, aggressive conduit runs, humid environments.

Outdoor Cables

Durable solution for outdoor installations: stable performance, reinforced protection and simplified installation.

Why choose an Elfcam reinforced fibre cable

Designed to last outdoors

  • Superior protection: withstands shocks, torsion and extreme weather conditions.
  • Smooth transmission: stable link, minimising disturbances.
  • Exceptional longevity: reinforced structure = fewer replacements.
  • Anti-erosion design: built for aggressive environments.
Robustnessoutdoor
Stabilitysignal
Lifespanoptimised

Easier installation, cleaner job site

anti-erosion

Anti-erosion design Exterior coating treated against corrosion, ensuring durability even in humid or saline areas.

Reinforced shielding

Reinforced waterproof shielding Effective protection against rain, dust and extreme outdoor conditions.

Reusable strap

Reusable strap: tidy storage, easy transport.

Reusable strap

High flexibility Minimum bend radius of just 7.5 mm — ideal for corner installations.

  • Connection between patch panels, termination boxes or active equipment (OLT, ONU, optical routers).
  • Ideal for FTTH installations, LAN/WAN networks, data centres and on-site deployments requiring a durable and flexible cable.
  • Suitable for both fixed installations and field maintenance operations thanks to its outer jacket resistant to shocks and moisture.

Recommended for

  • Runs in conduits / ducts with risk of abrasion
  • Outdoor wall installations, façades, exposed areas
  • Humid sites or temperature variations
  • Mechanically constrained areas (corners, repeated runs)
  • Temporary deployments (job sites, events, interventions)
  • FTTH networks (pigtail/links), lightweight backbone
  • Cable paths requiring tidy storage after use
  • Environments exposed to corrosion / erosion

Choosing the right outdoor fibre cable for your project

Quick selection based on your environment and installation constraints.

1) Your priority: mechanical protection

Choose: Steel Armoured Cable
  • Runs in aggressive conduits / abrasion
  • Risk of shocks, torsion, traction
  • Heavily exposed outdoor installation
  • Need for maximum lifespan
View Steel Armoured Cables
Choose: Outdoor Cable
  • Standard outdoor use, robust installation
  • Controlled cable paths / fixings
  • Looking for the best performance/price ratio
  • Versatile installations
View Outdoor Cables

2) Your constraint: installation & connectors

Tight angles

Choose a flexible cable (min. radius 7.5 mm) for corner runs.

Clean job site

Choose the version with a reusable strap for easy storage and reuse.

Connectors

Check SC/LC & APC/UPC in the compatibility table (below).

Pro tip: if your cable will be handled frequently (temporary deployment, interventions), go for steel armoured + strap storage to keep the jacket intact for longer.

Decision matrix (30 seconds)

  • Conduit / abrasion / risks → Steel Armoured Cable
  • Standard outdoor / fixed installation → Outdoor Cable
  • Tight angles → flexible version (7.5 mm radius)
  • Need tidy storage → reusable strap
  • FTTH & bend → G657A2 fibre
  • APC/UPC & SC/LC choice → compatibility table

Compatibility — connectors, fibres and distances

Quickly match the right model to the right fibre type and connectors. (Scrollable table)

Operator box compatibility

Our outdoor fibre optic cables are compatible with the main French operator boxes: Orange Livebox, SFR Box Fibre, Bouygues Bbox, and Freebox (Pop, Delta, Révolution, Ultra). SC/APC and LC/APC connectors depending on your FTTH installation.

Product SC/APC-SC/APC Steel Armoured SC/APC-SC/UPC Steel Armoured SC/APC-SC/APC Standard SC/APC-SC/UPC Standard LC/APC-LC/APC Simplex LC/APC-SC/APC Simplex LC/UPC-LC/UPC OS2 Duplex LC/UPC-LC/UPC Multimode Duplex LC/UPC-LC/UPC OM3 Duplex
SC/APC-SC/APC Steel Armoured
 
SC/APC-SC/UPC Steel Armoured
 
SC/APC-SC/APC Standard
 
SC/APC-SC/UPC Standard
 
LC/APC-LC/APC Simplex
 
LC/APC-SC/APC Simplex
 
LC/UPC-LC/UPC OS2 Duplex
 
LC/UPC-LC/UPC Multimode Duplex
 
LC/UPC-LC/UPC OM3 Duplex
 
REF 1366 1385 319 345 3311 3550 5221 4511 2931
Fibre type 9/125µm G657A2 9/125µm G657A2 9/125µm G657A2 9/125µm G657A2 9/125µm G657A2 9/125µm G657A2 OS2 9/125µm OM2 50/125µm OM3 50/125µm
Connector A SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC SC/APC LC/APC LC/APC LC/UPC LC/UPC LC/UPC
Connector B SC/APC SC/UPC SC/APC SC/UPC LC/APC SC/APC LC/UPC LC/UPC LC/UPC
Insertion Loss ≤0.2dB ≤0.2dB ≤0.2dB ≤0.2dB ≤0.2dB ≤0.2dB ≤0.2dB ≤0.3dB ≤0.3dB
Return Loss ≥60dB ≥60dB ≥60dB ≥60dB ≥60dB ≥60dB ≥50dB ≥35dB ≥35dB
Cable structure Steel armoured Steel armoured LSZH LSZH LSZH LSZH LSZH Duplex LSZH Duplex LSZH Duplex
Outer diameter 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 2mm 2mm 2mm x 4mm 2mm x 4mm 2mm x 4mm
Colour Black Black Black Black Green Green Yellow Orange Turquoise

Certifications & compliance

Materials and manufacturing comply with safety and environmental requirements.

Technical parameters

Construction data and optical characteristics — useful for tenders, validation and field integration.

Cable construction details

ElementsDescription
Number of fibres1F
Fibre typeG657A2
Tight Buffer - MaterialLSZH
ColourWhite
Diameter0.9±0.05mm
Strength member - MaterialAramid yarn
Inner jacket - MaterialLSZH
ColourBlack
Diameter2.9±0.1mm
Outer jacket - MaterialFR LSZH
ColourBlack
Diameter5.0±0.2mm
Minimum bend radius (mm) - Static10D
Minimum bend radius (mm) - Dynamic20D
Maximum tensile load - Long-term200 N
Maximum tensile load - Short-term450 N
Crush load (N/100mm) - Long-term500
Crush load - Short-term1000
Storage / transport temperature (°C)-20 ~ +70
Operating temperature (°C)-20 ~ +70

Fibre characteristics

CharacteristicsConditionsSpecified valuesUnit
Attenuation (Cable)1310nm≤0.4dB/km
1550nm≤0.3dB/km
Attenuation vs. wavelength (max. difference)1285–1330nm≤0.03dB/km
1525–1575nm≤0.02dB/km
Zero-dispersion wavelength1300–1324nm
Zero-dispersion slope≤0.092ps/nm²·km
PMD (individual fibre max.)≤0.2-
Link design value (M=20, Q=0.01%)≤0.1-
Typical value0.04-
Cable cut-off wavelength λ∞≤1260nm
Mode field diameter (MFD)1310nm8.4–9.2μm
1550nm9.8±0.5μm
Effective refractive index1310nm1.466-
1550nm1.467-
Point discontinuities1310nm≤0.05dB
1550nm≤0.05dB
Geometric characteristics
Cladding diameter124.8±0.7μm
Cladding non-circularity≤0.7%
Coating diameter245±5μm
Coating-cladding concentricity error≤12.0μm
Coating non-circularity≤6.0%
Core-cladding concentricity error≤0.5μm
Bend radius (Curl)≥4m

See also — complete your fibre installation

FAQ — Reinforced outdoor cables

Quick answers to the most frequent questions (choice, installation, performance).

1What is the difference between "Steel armoured" and "Outdoor cable"?
The steel armoured cable is designed for maximum mechanical protection (abrasion, shocks, torsion, heavy constraints). The outdoor cable is a robust and versatile solution for standard outdoor installations, with an excellent balance between protection, flexibility and cost.
2How to choose APC or UPC?
APC (green) is recommended when you want to minimise reflections (sensitive networks, long links, FTTH). UPC (blue) is common for standard links. Important: do not mix APC and UPC on the same connection. Use the compatibility table to confirm your model.
3Is the cable suitable for tight angles and corner runs?
Yes. The design favours flexibility and clean routing, with a stated minimum radius that can go down to 7.5 mm depending on the version and installation. For very tight angles, avoid unnecessary tension and secure the cable to maintain performance over the long term.
4Why is G657A2 fibre important for these cables?
G657A2 fibre is optimised for bend resistance, ideal for FTTH and runs requiring corner passages or constrained paths, while maintaining stable attenuation.
5Are the optical performances suitable for long installations?
Yes. The range targets stable transmission with low insertion loss (e.g. ≤0.2 dB depending on the version) and high return loss (e.g. ≥60 dB for some APC versions). For the exact choice, refer to the table (connectors, fibre type, OS2/OM2/OM3).
6What is the "reusable strap" for and when should it be chosen?
The reusable strap allows you to tidy up the cable after intervention, avoid knots and protect the jacket during transport. It is particularly useful for temporary deployments (job sites, events, field interventions) or for shared equipment.

Summary — what you gain

Resistance

Shielding & reinforced structure for harsh environments.

Stability

Low insertion loss and consistent optical performance.

Installation

Flexibility, easy separation, tidy storage thanks to the strap.

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