Powered Fiber Cable System

Providing power and communication to remote devices

 As the world becomes smaller due to
technology, the need for more vigorous
public safety networks is also forcing business
parks, public facilities and school campuses
to beef up their surveillance and security Global mobile data traffic is estimated
measures. Yesterday’s “like to haves” security to balloon nearly eightfold by 2020.
precautions have now become today’s “must
have” practices. Unfortunately, advanced Cisco VNI Mobile Forecast (2015 – 2020)

safety programs such as audio forensics and http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/m/en_in/

innovation/enterprise/assets/mobile-white-paper-c11-520862.pdf
biometrics like facial recognition that are
used to prevent and record crimes are only as
effective as the network’s reach.

Helping communication and security networks become

more robust
It’s no secret that the proliferation of mobile phones, wearable devices and Internet of Things (IoT) has been putting
a strain on today’s cellular and Wi-Fi networks. But according to a recent Cisco VNI Mobile Forecast, this is just the
beginning. Even though global mobile data traffic is estimated to balloon nearly eightfold by 2020, Wi-Fi offload
traffic is projected to surpass project mobile traffic by more than 7 exabytes. (One exabyte is equivalent to one billion
gigabytes.) Wi-Fi offload traffic is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 62 percent per year
through the end of the decade.

Simple installation: Uncomplicated electrical designs

save on labor and material costs.

Practical solution: Hybrid cables deliver reliable fiber optic

signals to and from devices along with low voltage DC

Easy to deploy: High-performance, bend-tolerant fiber

to make our cabling pliable and effortless to pull

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Challenges to extending your network

When expanding networks to cover the dead

zones or fill in blind spots, getting power to
remote devices has often become the most
difficult obstacle. Either power is available at
the desired location, but network operators Wi-Fi
must negotiate with building owners or utility SWITCH/ROUTER HOTSPOT
companies for power usage rights. Or no PTZ CAMERA
WITH HEATER
power is available, and network operators
PoE
must install new power lines to deliver AC 60W PoE EXTENDER 3 km, 15 watts
PATCH PANEL
power, which then needs to be rectified to
650M, 60 Watts
DC power. Plus, depending on the outdoor
environment, battery backups may be needed
NonPOE
to safeguard against brown-outs, power Device
POWER SUPPLY
surges and lightning strikes
UPS
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CommScope’s Powered Fiber Cable System
simplifies the addition of new small cells, Wi-Fi PoE/PoE
access points and IP cameras by distributing POWER EXTENDER
1.6 km, 30 watts
power and fiber within the same cable. This PoE+/PoE+
allows network operators to locate remote 650 m, 60 watts CAMERA

devices anywhere they can run fiber cable.

What’s more, by providing the necessary
DC power alongside optical fiber signals,
the Powered Fiber Cable System allows
networks to deliver low voltage power from
a centralized source without the need of
installing extra conduits, transformers or
remote uninterrupted power supplies (UPS).

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Powered fiber cable system applications

• Optical LAN • HD surveillance cameras • Wi-Fi access points

• PoE or PoE+ extension • Digital signage • Small cells

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 Benefits of the Powered Fiber Cable System
CommScope’s powered fiber cable system gives network
operators the best of fiber and copper in a single, rugged cable.
By combining singlemode or multimode fibers with stranded
conductors, our hybrid cables deliver reliable fiber optic signals to
and from devices along with low voltage DC which simultaneously
powers them.

In addition to being practical, it is also easy to deploy. We’ve

merged flexible stranded copper with our high-performance,
bend-tolerant fiber to make our cabling pliable and effortless
to pull. The powered fiber cable system also features an “easy peel” cable design that allows for quick deployment
without requiring special tools to install. Despite being two cables in one, the powered fiber cable system is a
compact, slim cable that fits in standard electrical conduit.

As part of a low voltage SELV/NEC Class II circuit, the powered fiber cable system is simple to install. Network
installers don’t need complicated electrical designs requiring calculation of voltage/power drop over varying distances.
They can also save on high labor rates typically accrued for licensed electricians when deploying dangerous alternating
current (AC) power lines. The powered fiber cable system allows network installers to save on material costs for
separate fiber and electrical cables as well as cutting conduit costs in half by eliminating the need for dedicated
conduits for AC electrical cables in order to conform to code. The system can therefore be installed anywhere
Category cables are installed.

12 AWG (2 mm) or 16 AWG (1.3 mm)

conductors

Up to 12 optical fibers
SMF or MMF

Extremely flexible cable due to

special stranded conductors

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Application overview
• Complete power and data system for IP devices
• Low voltage power provided by centralized source/backup UPS
• Up to 32 devices simultaneously from one power supply
• Extends PoE distance up to 3km
• Low-cost installation and set-up
• Ideal for campus environments, airports, parking areas, stadiums,
small cell base stations

Wi-Fi
SWITCH/ROUTER HOTSPOT
PTZ CAMERA
WITH HEATER

PoE
60W PoE EXTENDER 3 km, 15 watts
PATCH PANEL
650M, 60 Watts

NonPOE
Device
POWER SUPPLY

UPS
CAMERA

PoE/PoE
POWER EXTENDER
1.6 km, 30 watts

PoE+/PoE+
650 m, 60 watts CAMERA

Campus environments Smart cities Airports

Application examples

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 Ordering information
Powered Fiber Cable System
• Utilizes globally existing, proven and inexpensive FTTH-style flat
cable hardware
• Outdoor and riser/LSZH, indoor/outdoor rated versions
• SELV and NEC Class II compliant
• Fast “banana peel” style cable access
• Utilizes globally existing, proven and inexpensive FTTH-style flat
cable hardware

Description Part Number

PFC, singlemode, 2F, I/O, 12AWG PFC-S02L12
PFC, singlemode, 2F, I/O, 16AWG PFC-S02L16
PFC, singlemode, 2F, outdoor, 12AWG PFC-S02O12
PFC, singlemode, 2F, outdoor, 16AWG PFC-S02O16
PFC, singlemode, 4F, I/O, 12AWG PFC-S04L12
PFC, singlemode, 4F, I/O, 16AWG PFC-S04L16
PFC, singlemode, 4F, outdoor, 12AWG PFC-S04O12
PFC, singlemode, 4F, outdoor, 16AWG PFC-S04O16
PFC, singlemode, 12F, I/O, 12AWG PFC-S12L12
PFC, singlemode, 12F, I/O, 16AWG PFC-S12L16
PFC, singlemode, 12F, outdoor, 12AWG PFC-S12O12
PFC, singlemode, 12F, outdoor, 16AWG PFC-S12O16
PFC, OM3, 2F, I/O, 12AWG PFC-302L12
PFC, OM3, 2F, I/O, 16AWG PFC-302L16
PFC, OM3, 2F, outdoor, 12AWG PFC-302O12
PFC, OM3, 2F, outdoor, 16AWG PFC-302O16
PFC, OM3, 4F, I/O, 12AWG PFC-304L12
PFC, OM3, 4F, I/O, 16AWG PFC-304L16
PFC, OM3, 4F, outdoor, 12AWG PFC-304O12
PFC, OM3, 4F, outdoor, 16AWG PFC-304O16

Power Supplies
• 57VDC Power Supply for use with Powered Fiber Cable System

Description Part Number

Power Express Distribution shelf with alarm module PFP-PX-S1
Power Express Distribution module supports max. 8 Devices PFP-PX-8M
Power Express Blank Slot Panel PFP-PX-SF
SPS Rectifier Power Distribution Shelf PFP-SPS-S1
1600W SPS Power Rectifier module PFP-SPS-1600M
SPS Rectifier Controller Display PFP-SPS-C1
SPS Rectifier Blank Slot Panel PFP-SPS-SF

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Power over Ethernet (PoE) Extenders
• PoE+ compliant interface to endpoint device
• Automatically corrects for distance voltage drop
• Integrated electrical protection for endpoint

Description Part Number

PoE Extender with Aruba Bracket PFU-P-A-O-030-01
PoE Extender with Wall/Pole Mounting Bracket PFU-P-B-O-030-01
PFU-P-B-O-030-01

2-Port PoE Extenders

• Enhances the Powered Fiber Cable System by allowing 2 PoE or
PoE+ devices to be connected via one hybrid cable.
• IP67 sealing—designed to terminate the Powered Fiber Cable
• Automatically corrects for distance voltage drop
• 60W Single Port variation combines the total power into a single
RJ45 port for applications requiring non-standard ‘High PoE’
powering such as PTZ cameras with heater block elements. PFU-P-C-O-060-02

Description Part Number

2-Port PoE Extender PFU-P-C-O-060-02
60W Single Port PoE Extender PFU-P-C-O-060-01

Power Extenders
• Provide the same power management and electrical protection
benefits of the PoE Extenders.
PFU-P-B-O-060-01
• Designed to handle devices which require direct fiber input and DC
power.

Description Part Number

Power Extender with 48VDC output PFU-48-C-O-060-01
Power Extender with 12VDC output PFU-12-C-O-060-01

PFU-48-C-O-060-01

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