Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNF045 Fiber Optic Cable Assembly
The Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNF045 is a pre-terminated fiber optic cable assembly engineered for structured cabling installations in commercial security networks, data centers, and enterprise AV environments. This 45-meter assembly eliminates field termination labor while delivering factory-verified insertion loss performance and end-face geometry per TIA-568 standards. The FW2 series construction uses tight-buffered 900-micron fiber in a riser-rated jacket, making it suitable for plenum-equivalent risers and horizontal pathways when installed in conduit or cable tray.
Key Features
- Factory-terminated duplex connectors with sub-0.3 dB insertion loss
- 45-meter (147.6 ft) assembly length for backbone or inter-floor runs
- Tight-buffered 900 µm fiber construction for mechanical protection in building pathways
- Riser-rated jacket meets NEC Article 770 OFNR requirements
- Pull-proof strain relief boots protect fiber at connector transition points
- Factory tested for return loss and polarity — ships with test report
Pre-terminated assemblies like the FW2ERQ1Q1NNF045 address the field termination challenges common in security integrations where fusion splicing equipment isn't available or installation schedules don't allow for on-site connector installation and testing. Panduit's factory environment ensures consistent polish quality and cleanliness — critical for maintaining link budget headroom in multi-hop NVR-to-switch-to-camera paths or long-distance fiber uplinks between buildings. The 45-meter length suits inter-floor vertical rises in 3–5 story facilities or rack-to-rack connections across large telecommunications rooms, with enough service loop for proper cable management at both termination points.
The tight-buffered design provides the mechanical durability needed for intra-building installations where cable may be pulled through conduit, dressed into ladder rack, or routed through tight-radius pathways. Unlike loose-tube outdoor cables, the 900-micron buffer layer allows direct connector termination without breakout kits, and the smaller overall diameter simplifies pathway fill calculations per NEC Chapter 9 Table 1. The riser rating (OFNR) meets code requirements for vertical shafts and non-plenum horizontal spaces when installed in metallic conduit or approved cable tray — a common scenario in retrofit security installations where plenum-rated cable cost isn't justified by the pathway type.
Panduit's factory testing process validates each assembly's insertion loss, return loss, and polarity before shipping. This pre-qualification eliminates the field testing step required with hand-terminated connectors, reducing commissioning time and ensuring day-one link performance. The included test report provides baseline documentation for O&M handoff and future troubleshooting — particularly valuable in security integrations where fiber links may remain undisturbed for years until a camera relocation or system expansion requires re-verification. For installations requiring TIA-568 compliance documentation, these factory test results satisfy the permanent link requirement without deploying an OTDR or optical loss test set to the job site.
