Superior Essex W3072HGC1 Multimode Riser Fiber Cable

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX W3072HGC1 is a 36-strand multimode riser-rated fiber optic cable designed for indoor and indoor-outdoor installations in commercial and industrial buildings. Rated OFNR (Optical Fiber Nonconductive Riser), it meets the fire-resistance requirements needed for vertical runs between floors. The cable uses 62.5-micron multimode fiber, a widely deployed core size compatible with existing 62.5-micron multimode infrastructure. Licensed network technicians and low-voltage cabling contractors are the primary installers for this type of cable.

This cable is suited for structured cabling backbones, riser runs, and campus distribution systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial settings. The OFNR rating qualifies it for installation in riser pathways as defined by the National Electrical Code. Its indoor-outdoor construction allows for transitions between building interiors and protected outdoor conduit without requiring a separate splice point at the building entry. The 36-fiber count supports high-density backbone runs where multiple links must be consolidated into a single cable pathway.

Key Features

• OFNR riser rating meets NEC requirements for vertical inside-plant runs
• 62.5-micron multimode fiber core compatible with established multimode infrastructure
• 36-strand fiber count supports high-density backbone and distribution applications
• Indoor-outdoor construction allows transition from exterior conduit to interior riser without mid-span splicing
• Nonconductive design eliminates grounding requirements at building entry points

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style riser fiber cable for use in 62.5-micron multimode structured cabling systems installed per ANSI-TIA or ISO-IEC cabling standards.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage or communications cabling contractor following NEC Article 770 requirements for optical fiber riser cables. Verify that conduit fill ratios and bend-radius minimums for the cable diameter are observed throughout the run. De-energize any adjacent electrical systems in shared pathways before pulling cable, and use proper lubricants and pulling grips rated for fiber to avoid exceeding the cable tensile load limit. Terminate and test with appropriate 62.5-micron multimode test sources and power meters to verify insertion loss.