SmartFIBER Multimode 62.5

Summary: SmartFIBER Multimode 62.5

ProAV Fiber Solutions from Windy City Wire

Professional audio-visual systems depend on a stable, low-voltage infrastructure to move high-bandwidth signals reliably from rack to room and campus to campus. Windy City Wire manufactures SmartWire low-voltage cabling in the United States to support demanding commercial environments. For AV-over-IP, control, broadcast contribution, and signal distribution, our fiber optic cable options provide the performance, consistency, and handling characteristics integrators need on fast-paced jobs.

Why SmartWire for Pro AV?

• Purpose-built for commercial AV: Designed for signal integrity and consistent performance across enterprise, education, healthcare, hospitality, and entertainment facilities.
• Installer-friendly handling: SmartWire Glide lubrication is applied during manufacturing to reduce pull friction by up to 70%, helping crews work faster and with fewer re-pulls—at no additional cost.
• Low-voltage by design: All SmartWire products are low-voltage to align with commercial AV infrastructure requirements and safety practices.
• Flexible deployment: Indoor/outdoor plenum distribution construction supports pathway continuity where projects traverse conditioned spaces and building entry points.
• Color options: Standard black jacket and the ability to request custom jacket and stripe colors to align with your organization’s identification standards.

Where this pro av cable fits

• Backbone links between MDF/IDF rooms for AV transport and control networks
• Camera, encoder/decoder, and DSP-to-switch connections in arenas, houses of worship, and performance spaces
• Enterprise conference and lecture capture systems requiring predictable, short- to medium-distance multimode performance
• Integration with standard patch cables at panels, racks, and endpoint devices

Product characteristics at a glance

• Construction: Indoor/Outdoor Plenum Distribution Cable
• Fiber Count: 12 fibers
• Fiber Type: OM1, 62.5 µm multimode (MM)
• Shielding: Non-shielded
• Jacket Color: Black
• Application: Outdoor transitions and indoor plenum pathways in commercial facilities

Available constructions

• N/A 12 Fibers Distribution Plenum Non-Electrical: Indoor/Outdoor OM1 (62.5 µm) multimode, black jacket, non-shielded; well-suited for short- to medium-distance Pro AV backbones, device interconnects, and control links in commercial environments.

How Windy City Wire adds value to your next project

• Consistency job to job: SmartWire manufacturing controls and materials help ensure uniform cable performance across large builds and multi-phase rollouts.
• Time savings on pulls: SmartWire Glide lubrication supports smoother routing through conduit and trays, reducing time, fatigue, and risk during installation.
• Standards-aligned fiber types: Clearly specified OM1 multimode construction makes it straightforward to match active equipment and project requirements.
• Scalable deployment: The 12‑fiber distribution design streamlines backbone planning for today’s needs while preserving capacity for future growth.
• Brand assurance: SmartWire is the registered trademark of the low-voltage cable Windy City Wire manufactures in the United States and is backed by experienced support for commercial and industrial customers.

Summary

Windy City Wire’s ProAV offering focuses on reliable, low-voltage fiber optic cable that supports commercial AV performance and efficient installation. Our SmartWire indoor/outdoor plenum distribution designs help integrators standardize on a dependable backbone, reduce labor during cable pulls, and maintain consistent quality from room to room and site to site. When your team needs a pro av cable you can trust to install cleanly and perform predictably—while integrating smoothly with common patch cables and active hardware—SmartWire is a strong fit for your next project.

Solutions: SmartFIBER Multimode 62.5

SmartFIBER Multimode 62.5 (OM1) for Professional AV
Windy City Wire’s SmartFIBER Multimode 62.5 distribution cable is a practical choice for commercial and industrial AV environments that demand reliable, EMI-immune connectivity. As a plenum-rated, indoor/outdoor 12‑fiber construction, it supports short to mid-span optical links inside buildings and at building entrances, helping integrators bridge networked media, control, and signal transport without copper’s distance or interference limitations. This fiber optic cable is suited to new installations that align with existing OM1 infrastructure as well as cost-conscious upgrades where 1G-class bandwidth and moderate distances are the design target.

Where it Fits in AV Systems

• AV-over-IP backbones: Connect IDF to MDF rooms and aggregate switches for video distribution, audio transport, and control networks across floors or between wings. OM1 multimode supports many 850 nm “SX” optics common to AV encoders/decoders and control processors.
• Video distribution and projection: Carry HDMI/SDI-over-fiber extender links from source racks to projectors, LED processors, or video walls, reducing the risk of signal drop or ground loops common on long copper runs.
• KVM and operator workstations: Extend KVM and operator consoles to quiet rooms or secure racks while maintaining responsive performance and electrical isolation.
• Broadcast and production support: Provide camera, intercom, and return video paths within studios, stages, and event venues where multiple discreet fiber strands are advantageous.
• Digital signage and wayfinding: Trunk multiple displays, media players, and controllers back to a central headend using a single 12‑fiber run that can be broken out per zone.
• Security and life safety integration: Backhaul IP cameras, emergency communication, and monitoring systems in electrically noisy environments where fiber’s immunity to EMI is critical.
• Command and control rooms: Feed processors, large-format displays, and operators with redundant paths for high availability in mission-critical spaces.

Industries and Facilities That Benefit

• Corporate and enterprise campuses: Conference rooms, training centers, and huddle spaces aggregated to central AV/network cores.
• Higher education and K‑12: Classroom-to-IDF connections, lecture capture, and auditorium AV transport across buildings.
• Healthcare: Teleradiology viewing rooms, OR integration backbones, and secure networked AV within plenum spaces.
• Government and public sector: Council chambers, courtrooms, and command centers with segregated and redundant fiber paths.
• Hospitality and gaming: Ballrooms, meeting spaces, and casino floors where multi-run capacity in a single cable reduces conduit congestion.
• Sports and entertainment venues: Control rooms, concourse signage, broadcast support, and camera positions with diverse signal needs.
• Industrial and utilities: High-EMI plants and substations where electrical isolation and plenum code compliance are necessary for AV and monitoring systems.
• Houses of worship: Sanctuary-to-FOH and production links, with spare strands for future services or redundancy.

Why Integrators Choose a 12‑Fiber, Plenum, Indoor/Outdoor Construction

• Multiple services in one pull: Twelve strands support separate video, audio, control, and network paths—plus spares for resilience or future growth.
• Code-conscious routing: Plenum rating enables use in air-handling spaces, simplifying pathways inside commercial buildings.
• Indoor/outdoor versatility: Ideal at building entrances and campus edges, reducing handoffs between outside plant and interior cabling.
• Clean terminations: Distribution cable construction is well-suited to fan-out into cassettes, pigtails, or direct connectorization for LC/SC terminations at patch panels.
• Operational reliability: Optical media avoids ground potential issues, is immune to EMI/RFI, and helps maintain signal integrity near heavy electrical equipment.
• Practical performance: OM1 multimode is a sensible match for legacy environments and short to moderate building runs using common “SX” optics found in many AV endpoints.

Common Integration Topologies

1. Point-to-point: Direct links between equipment racks and display locations for extender-based HDMI/SDI transport.
2. Star/backbone: Trunk from an MDF to multiple IDFs, then break out strands per room or zone via cassettes and patch panels.
3. Redundant ring or dual-homerun: Reserve fibers for failover paths in critical operations or broadcast support areas.

Design and Deployment Tips

• Match optics to media: Use multimode 850 nm transceivers where supported by AV encoders, decoders, and switches; verify link budgets and distances for the intended transport protocols.
• Plan for growth: Allocate spare fibers during design for future zones, added displays, or backup links without additional pulls.
• Use proper cross-connects: Terminate to rack-mounted cassettes and patch panels, then complete connections with matching multimode patch cables for clean, serviceable racks.
• Follow best practices: Observe minimum bend radius, pulling tension, and pathway fill guidelines to ensure long-term link quality.

How This Helps Pro AV Teams
For integrators standardizing on a pro av cable strategy that balances practicality and performance, SmartFIBER Multimode 62.5 offers a dependable base for networked media, control, and video transport across typical commercial distances. The 12‑fiber count streamlines multi-service projects and enables segmented, labeled terminations at distribution frames and equipment racks. When combined with your established workflow or jobsite planning tools, the result is faster installation, simplified testing, and cleaner service loops.

Procurement and Compatibility Notes
This fiber optic cable pairs well with rack enclosures, cassettes, and field-termination methods commonly used for multimode OM1 environments. It is a strong fit for facilities that already operate OM1 infrastructure or projects that do not require extended 10G-class reach. If your design requires higher bandwidth or very long indoor runs, evaluate the optics and link budgets accordingly.

Support From Windy City Wire
Our team supports AV contractors and consultants with takeoff assistance, pathway guidance, and product selection to align cabling with transport, switching, and endpoint requirements. When appropriate, leveraging SmartWire planning and pull management can help reduce installation steps and keep multi-room AV deployments on schedule—especially where multiple strands serve different services or zones.

Frequently Asked Questions: SmartFIBER Multimode 62.5

• What AWG conductors are available with this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 62.5 cable?

  AWG does not apply to this product. It is a 12‑fiber OM1 multimode (62.5 µm) indoor/outdoor plenum distribution cable that uses optical fibers rather than copper conductors.

• What other colors is this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 62.5 cable available in?

  The standard stock jacket color is black. SmartWire cables can also be produced with custom jacket and stripe colors to meet your identification standards—contact Windy City Wire to discuss customization.

• Is this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 62.5 cable made with solid or stranded copper conductors?

  Neither. This SmartFIBER OM1 product contains 12 glass optical fibers, not copper conductors, so solid/stranded copper classifications do not apply.

• What length is this SmartWire SmartFIBER Multimode 62.5 cable sold in?

  It is sold in 1,000 ft lengths. At Windy City Wire, we manufacture and stock SmartWire Building Wire in 1,000 ft lengths as our standard length.

• How is your SmartWire ProAV cable sold on spools or in boxes?

  SmartWire ProAV cable is packaged in our patented RackPack carton for efficient pulls and jobsite productivity. Learn more about our RackPack: https://windycitywire.com/solutions/rackpack-overview

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