Hubbell FPLCS3SM LC Singlemode Fiber Optic Pigtail

Overview

The Hubbell FPLCS3SM is an LC singlemode fiber optic pigtail measuring 3 meters in length. A pigtail is a factory-terminated fiber segment with a connector on one end and a bare fiber ready for fusion splicing on the other — the standard way to bring a connectorized termination point into a splice tray or enclosure without hand-polishing a connector in the field. The FPLCS3SM ships with a pre-installed LC connector, so the only fieldwork required is splicing the bare end to your outside-plant or backbone fiber run.

Key Features

• LC Connector: The LC form factor is the de facto standard for high-density patch panels and switch/NVR fiber uplinks — smaller footprint than SC means more ports per rack unit when you're terminating a large camera or switch count.
• Singlemode (SM) Fiber: Singlemode is the correct choice for long-haul runs between buildings or across a large campus, where multimode's distance limitations become a problem — SM supports the longer link budgets typical of backbone and outside-plant fiber.
• 3-Meter Length: Long enough to route from a splice tray to a patch panel or media converter without a mid-span coupler, which keeps a splice enclosure cleaner and reduces the number of connection points that can introduce loss.
• Factory-Terminated End: The LC end is factory-polished, so you're only fusion-splicing the bare fiber end in the field — no field polishing kit, no epoxy cure time on the connector itself.

Integration & Compatibility

The FPLCS3SM's LC connector mates with any LC-compatible port or patch panel adapter, including the LC uplinks common on managed PoE switches and fiber-fed NVRs. Because it's singlemode, pair it with singlemode-rated optics (SFP/SFP+ transceivers) on both ends of the link — mixing SM fiber with multimode optics will not work. For a full campus or multi-building surveillance deployment, this pigtail is typically one component in a larger fiber backbone; review a PoE and fiber planning guide when sizing splice enclosures, patch panels, and transceiver counts for the run. It pairs naturally with fiber optic cable stock for the outside-plant run and with media converters or SFP modules at each termination point.

What's in the Box

1x Hubbell FPLCS3SM LC singlemode fiber pigtail, 3m.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the FPLCS3SM singlemode or multimode?

A: Singlemode (SM) — rated for longer-distance runs than multimode fiber.

Q: What connector is on the FPLCS3SM?

A: An LC connector, factory-terminated on one end, with a bare fiber tail for fusion splicing on the other.

Q: How long is the FPLCS3SM pigtail?

A: 3 meters.

Q: Can I use the FPLCS3SM with multimode optics or cable?

A: No — singlemode fiber must be paired with singlemode-rated optics and cable for the link to function correctly.

James Everett

The FPLCS3SM is a straightforward piece of infrastructure hardware, but the two specs that matter — LC connector and singlemode fiber — determine whether it fits your splice plan. I spec this pigtail when a splice tray needs to hand off to an LC patch panel or an LC-uplinked switch.

Technical Highlights:

• LC Connector: Half the footprint of SC on a patch panel, which matters when you're stacking dozens of fiber terminations in a single rack unit for a multi-camera backbone.
• Singlemode Fiber: The right call for inter-building or long backbone runs where multimode's distance ceiling becomes the limiting factor.
• 3m Length: Enough slack to route from a splice tray to a nearby patch panel or media converter without adding a mid-span mechanical splice.

Deployment Considerations:

• You're fusion-splicing the bare end in the field — budget for a splicer and the trained tech to run it, since this isn't a field-polish connector.
• Confirm every optic and cable segment downstream of the FPLCS3SM is also singlemode-rated; mixing SM and multimode anywhere in the link path breaks it.

Good fit for a splice enclosure feeding an LC-uplinked switch on a campus surveillance backbone, where the 3m tail reaches from tray to patch panel without an extra coupler.