Fiber Optic Cables | ||||
Fiber Optic Cables
Application
This cable can provide excellent transmission performance and protection of fibers in a variety of fi eld
environments. It is usually used in long haul communication system, subscriber network system, distribution,
feeder network system and local area network system.
Description
Central loose tube cable contains one tube with 12 fi ber ribbons, which is fi lled with water blocking gel. The fi
ber ribbon can be easily separated by hand tool. Either aramid yarn or fi ber glass is wound around the tube to
provide physical protection and tensile strength. The cable can be jacketed with either PE, PVC or LSZH though
PE is the preferred option for water protection purpose. For direct burial, steel wire armour or corrugated steel
tape armour is applied with an optional inner jacket of either PVC or PE. An optional Aluminium moisture tape
can be incorporated under the jacket for water blocking and shielding purpose. An optional ripcord can be put
under the jacket to facilitate jacket removal.
Construction
Physical Properties
Fiber Count | Nominal Weight(kg/km) | Nominal Weight(lb/kft) | Nominal Outer Diameter(mm) | Nominal Outer Diameter(in) | Maximum Pulling Load | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Installation(N/Ib) | In Service(N/Ib) | |||||
12-96 | 166.0 |
111.41 |
16.2 |
0.637 |
2670/600 | 890/200 |
108-144 | 208.0 |
139.60 |
18.5 |
0.727 |
2670/600 | 890/200 |
156-216 | 244.0 |
163.76 |
20.5 |
0.806 |
2670/600 | 890/200 |
Construction
Physical Properties
Fiber Count | Nominal Weight(kg/km) | Nominal Weight(lb/kft) | Nominal Outer Diameter(mm) | Maximum Pulling Load | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Installation(N/Ib) | In Service(N/Ib) | ||||
12-96 |
233.0 |
156.38 |
14.8 |
2670/600 | 890/200 |
108-144 |
276.0 |
185.23 |
16.1 |
2670/600 | 890/200 |
156-216 |
316.0 |
212.08 |
17.1 |
2670/600 | 890/200 |
Mechanical Properties
Minimum Bending Radius: | Maximum Compressive Load: | 3000N | |
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Under installation: | 20×OD | Repeated Impact: | 4.4 N.m (J) |
During operation | 10×OD for unarmoured cables | Twist (Torsion): | 180×10 times, 125×OD |
20×OD for armoured cables | Cyclic Flexing: | 25 cycles for armoured cables. | |
Temperature Range: | 100 cycles for unarmoured cables. | ||
Operating Temperature Range: | -40℃(-40℉) to +70℃(+158℉) | Crush Resistance: | 263N/cm (150lb/in) |
Storage Temperature Range: | -50℃(-58℉) to +70℃(+158℉) |
Fiber Compliance
Temperature Cycling |
IEC60794-1-2-F2 |
Safety Compliance
General Purpose Grade | Flammability Test: OFN (UL1581) |
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Riser Grade | Flammability Test: OFNR/FT4 (UL1666) |
Plenum Grade | Flammability Test: OFNP/FT6 (UL 910) |
FRPVC Grade | Flammability Test: IEC60332-1 |
LSZH Grade | Halogen Content Test: IEC 60754-1 Acidity Test: IEC 60754; Smoke Emission Test: IEC61034-1/2 |
LSFROH Grade | Halogen Content Test: IEC 60754-1 Acidity Test: IEC 60754; Smoke Emission Test: IEC61034-1/2 Flammability Test: IEC60332-1 & IEC 60332-3C/A |
FR Grade | Fire Resistance Test : IEC 60331 / BS 6387 CWZ |
Standard Compliance
Telcordia GR-20 RUS 7 CFR 1755.900 (REA PE-90) ICEA S 87-640
Features
Large fi ber counts with small cable diameter.
Highly adaptable to mass splicing.
Suitable for installation in pipeline.
High quality jelly filled loose tube provides the ribbon fiber satisfactory mechanical and environmental protection.
Ripcord allows easy jacket removal.
UV or moisture resistant for outdoor application.
Dry water blocking core design for ease of handling.