Quick Specs
| Category | Fiber Optic Patch Cord (simplex/duplex) and Pigtail (simplex) |
| Fiber types | OM2, OM3, OS2, and G657A |
| Polish types | PC, UPC, APC |
| Insertion loss | ≤ 0.3dB (SM) / ≤ 0.2dB (MM) |
| Compliance | ISO/IEC 11801:2008 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C.3 |
The Heizka optical fiber patch cord and pigtail range covers the two connectorised fiber leads used to complete a fiber link at either end: the patch cord, terminated with connectors at both ends for jumpering between patch panels, equipment and enclosures, and the pigtail, terminated with a connector at one end and a bare fiber at the other for fusion splicing into a cable or splice tray. Both share the same connector, polish and fiber-grade options, so a single ordering scheme covers fiber patch panels, splice closures and equipment cross-connects.
Available in simplex and duplex configurations, in OM2, OM3, OS2 and G657A fiber, and in PC, UPC or APC polish, every optical fiber patch cord and pigtail is built with an LSZH jacket, colour-coded yellow for single-mode and orange for multi-mode, and can be ordered in custom lengths and connector combinations to suit the job at hand.
Features
- ✓Simplex and duplex configurations across ST, SC, LC and FC connectors
- ✓OM2, OM3, OS2 and G657A fiber grades
- ✓PC, UPC and APC polish options
- ✓Available in different colours and custom lengths
- ✓LSZH jacket, colour-coded by fiber mode
- ✓Low insertion loss and high return loss on every patch cord and pigtail
Standard Compliance
ISO/IEC 11801:2008 ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C.3 IEC 61754 IEC 61300
Connector interfaces and mechanical/optical test methods follow ISO/IEC 11801:2008, ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C.3, IEC 61754 connector interfaces and IEC 61300 environmental/mechanical test procedures.
Ordering Information
Patch Cord (connectorised at both ends)
Example: HEAFD0U2LZ3 reads as Heizka Accessories, Fiber Duplex patch cord, connector 0 (LC-LC), polish U (UPC), fiber type 2 (OM2), LSZH jacket, 3m length — i.e. a 3m LC-LC OM2 50/125 multimode duplex fiber patch cable.
Pigtail (connectorised at one end, bare fiber at the other)
Example: HEAFTS2U0LZ1 reads as Heizka Accessories, Fiber Tail Simplex pigtail, connector 2 (LC), polish U (UPC), fiber type 0 (SM), LSZH jacket, 1m length — i.e. a 1m LC/UPC 9/125 single-mode simplex fiber pigtail.
| Item # | Description |
|---|---|
| HEAFD0U2LZ3 | 3m LC-LC OM2 50/125 multimode duplex fiber patch cable |
| HEAFTS2U0LZ1 | 1m LC/UPC 9/125 single-mode simplex fiber pigtail |
Both item numbers follow the same category, connector, polish, fiber-type, jacket and length coding shown above, so any ST, SC, LC or FC connector combination, PC/UPC/APC polish, and OM2/OM3/OS2/G657A fiber grade can be specified and custom lengths ordered by changing the trailing length code.
Technical Specifications
Construction & Materials
Optical Performance
Patch Cord vs Pigtail — Which Do You Need?
| Feature | Patch Cord | Pigtail |
|---|---|---|
| Termination | Connector at both ends | Connector at one end, bare fiber at the other |
| Configuration | Simplex or duplex | Simplex |
| Typical use | Jumpering between patch panels, switches and equipment | Fusion splicing into cable, splice tray or splice closure |
| Polish options | PC, UPC, APC | PC, UPC, APC |
| Fiber grades | OM2, OM3, OS2, G657A | OM2, OM3, OS2, G657A |
Frequently Asked Questions
A patch cord has factory-fitted connectors on both ends and is used to jumper between two connectorised points, such as a patch panel port and a switch. A pigtail has a connector on only one end; the other end is bare fiber, fusion-spliced onto a cable inside a splice tray or closure. Most installations use both an optical fiber patch cord and pigtail together, one on each side of a splice point.
OM2 and OM3 are multimode fiber grades, OS2 is a standard single-mode fiber grade, and G657A is a bend-insensitive single-mode fiber suited to tight bends in cabinets and closures. The right grade should match the fiber grade already used on the rest of the link.
Yes. The item number encodes connector type, polish, fiber grade and length, so combinations such as LC-SC or ST-FC patch cords, or pigtails in a specific connector and polish, can be ordered by changing the corresponding code, and length is customised beyond the default.
Single-mode patch cords and pigtails use a yellow jacket and multi-mode versions use orange, a colour convention that lets installers identify the fiber mode at a glance and avoid connecting mismatched links.
The polish must match the equipment and adaptor already in use on the link: PC and UPC are common on multimode and general single-mode links, while APC is used where very low back-reflection is required, such as analogue video or high-bit-rate single-mode systems.
Packaging & Delivery
Each Heizka optical fiber patch cord and pigtail is packed with the connector type, polish, fiber grade and length marked on the label, coiled and protected to prevent bend damage in transit. Bulk packs are available for patch-panel commissioning and splice-tray roll-outs, and every optical fiber patch cord and pigtail order can be mixed within a single carton.
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