The EN 50173-1 standard describes different categories of fibre-optical cables (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OS1, OS2) and different classes of FO channels (OF100, OF-300, OF-500, OF-2000, OF-5000, OF-10000). SC Duplex connectors are keyed per the ANSI Fibre Channel Standard specifications. Deviations from these specifications, including longer distances, may be possible and are evaluated on an individual basis by submitting a Request for Price Quote (RPQ) to IBM®. Various types of non-fiber optic. SCADA Fibre Optic (FO) Cable Selection Guide — Substations & BESS 1. Recommended Fibre Type • Use single-mode OS2 (G. 657 variants for tight routing. Multimode OM4/OM5 only for short patching (<300 m). Cable Construction & Jacket •. OFS, Specialty Photonics Division, 55 Darling Drive, Avon, CT 06001 OFS Laboratories, 19 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, New Jersey 08873 Executive Summary Utilities around the world face increasing pressure to deliver reliable, highly efficient electric power at affordable rates and with minimum. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has defined a set of standards and recommendations for optical fiber submarine cable systems, including: ITU-T G.