Optical Fiber Cable Specifications - Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC Q Series Reference Manual

3 SPECIFICATIONS

3.1.3 Optical fiber cable specifications

Item
particulate glass)
10 Mbps
Interstation
distance
25 Mbps
Transmission loss
Core diameter
Clad diameter
Primary membrane
Applicable connector
Conversion cable (1m) *1
QJ71LP21GE
QJ72LP25GE
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This section explains the specifications of the optical fiber cables used with the
MELSECNET/H optical loop system. Confirm that the cable in use conforms to the
details of the optical fiber cable specifications.
A technical skill and a special tool are needed when connecting an optical fiber cable
to an exclusive connector.
Optical fiber cables with connectors are also available.
For cabling, please consult your local Mitsubishi representative.
Table 3.3 Optical fiber cable specifications
SI (Multi- H-PCF (Plastic-
clad)
500 m 1 km
200 m 400 m
12 dB/km 6 dB/km
200  m 200  m
220  m 250  m
250  m
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F06/F08 or equivalent (JIS C5975/5977 conformance)
REMARKS
The following types of optical fiber cables are available.
A type: Cable for connection inside control panel
B type: Cable for connection between control panels inside a building
C type: Cable for outdoor connection
D type: Reinforced cable for outdoor connection
For other special-purpose cables such as flexible cables or heat-resistant cables,
please contact your local Mitsubishi representative.
(1) Cable loss of GI-62.5/125 optical fiber cable
Adaptor
Total cable loss = 7.5 dB or less
1: Conversion cable
Conversion Type
CA type FC type
CA type ST type
CA type SMA type
Purchased from: Mitsubishi Electric Europe GmbH
Broad-band H- QSI (Quartz
PCF (Plastic-clad)
1 km
1 km
5 dB/km 5.5 dB/km
200  m 185  m
250  m 230  m
250  m
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5.5 dB or less
Connection loss: 1 dB (max.)
AGE-1P-CA/FC1.5M-A
AGE-1P-CA/ST1.5M-A
AGE-1P-CA/SMA1.5M-A
QI-50/125 (Quartz
glass) glass)
1 km 2 km
1 km Must not be used Must not be used
3 dB/km
50  m
125  m
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Conversion cable (1m)
Adaptor
Cable
MELSEC-Q
QI-62.5/125
(Quartz glass)
2 km
3 dB/km
62.5  m
125  m
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