Why a Line Schedule Matters
Patch cord orders often look simple, but mixed lengths, colors and connector styles can create quotation mistakes when they are written in one sentence. A line schedule gives each fiber patch cord configuration its own row, so the buyer and supplier can confirm the same scope before production, packing and shipment.
Use this structure for LC patch cord, SC patch cord, UPC/APC patch cord, singlemode fiber patch cord, multimode fiber patch cord, LC uniboot patch cord, armored fiber patch cord and custom fiber patch cable RFQs.
Distributor Line Schedule Fields
Connector pairLC-LC, SC-SC, LC-SC, FC-LC or other documented connector path.
Polish and modeUPC or APC, singlemode or multimode, with OS2 / OM3 / OM4 when required.
Cable structureSimplex, duplex, uniboot, armored, waterproof, diameter, jacket and color.
Length and quantityList quantity separately for every length and color combination.
PackingIndividual bag, bulk bag, carton mark, barcode, private label or customer SKU label.
Example RFQ Format
- LC UPC to LC UPC, OS2, duplex, 2.0 mm, yellow, 1 m, 500 pcs, individual bag.
- SC APC to SC APC, OS2, simplex, 3.0 mm, yellow, 3 m, 300 pcs, project label.
- LC UPC uniboot patch cord, OM4, aqua, 5 m, 200 pcs, customer SKU label.
- Armored LC-LC patch cord, OS2, 10 m, 100 pcs, export carton packing.