Cable containing 6-24 optical fibers in water blocked loose tubes and solid polyethylene fillers, total of 5 elements laidup around a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) central strength member, water blocked interstices, taped, corrugated steel tape armored, LSZH outer sheath. Inner sheath material is LSZH. The cable is UV stabilized, antirodent and termite proof.
Commercial Standards
ISO.IEC 11801 – 2nd Edition, type OS2;
AS/ACIF S008; IS:3975; IEC 60332-1
AS/NZS 3080, TIA 568.3-D
ITU-T REC G 652D spec for Low Water
Peak fiber; supports 10G + data
applications, IEC 60793/60794-1
Telecordia(BELLCORE) GR 20 STDS,
EIA 455
Construction Details
Number of elements: 5
Colour of Tube / Dummy: Blue tube/
Black dummies
Loose Tube dia: 2.0 ± 0.1 mm
Fiber protection(Tubes): Polybutylene
Terephthalate (PBT)
No. of fibers per tube: 6F-12F
Colour of fibers in tube: BL, OR, GR, BR,SL, WH,RD, BK, YL,VI, PI, AQ
Central Strength Member: FRP – Fiber
Reinforced Plastic. dia – 1.5 ±0.1 mm
Fillers: As Required
Water Blocking: Thixotropic Gel (Tube) Water Block Tape & WS Yarn
Core Wrapping: WS Tape
Rip Cord: 3 Nos
Inner Sheath: LSZH Black 1.6mm
Armoring: Corrugated ECCS tape
Outer Sheath: LSZH Orange(UV) of 2.0mm
Overall Cable Dia(Nominal): 16.0±1.0mm
Mass (Nominal): 285 kg/km±10%
Standard length: 2.0 km ± 5%
Technical Information
Mechanical Characteristics
Min. Bend Radius (during installation):
20D ; D is OD
Min. Bend Radius (after installation):
15D ; D is OD
Operating Temperature range: -40°C +70°C
Storage Temperature Range: -40°C +70°C
Water penetration: 1m head, 3m samples,
24 hrs
Drip Test: 30 cm, 70ºC, 24 hr
Max. Tensile Strength-Short term: 4000N
Max. Crush Resistance-Short Term:
6000N/10 cm
Impact Strength: 25 Nm
Core Diameter @ 1310nm: 9.0 -+ 0.4 μm
Cladding Diameter: 125.0 -+ 1.0 μm
Optical Characteristics
Max. Attenuation
At 1310 nm: 0.35 dB/km
At 1550 nm: 0.23 dB/km
Max. Average Attenuation;
At 1310 nm: 0.34 dB/km
At 1550 nm: 0.20 dB/km
Attenuation Discontinuity:
Both Windows <0.10dB
Chromatic dispersion between 1285 -1300 nm:
≤ 3.5 ps/(nm*km)
At 1550 nm ≤ 18.0 ps/(nm*km)
Zero Dispersion Wavelength: 1304 to 1324nm
Zero Dispersion Slope: ≤0.091ps/(nm^2*km)
Cut Off wavelength: ≤1260 nm
Mode Field diameter at 1310: 9.2±0.4 μm
Core Clad Concentricity error: ≤0.7%
Cladding Non Circularity: ≤0.7μm
Cladding Diameter: 125±0.7μm
Coating Diameter: 242±5 μm
Polarization Mode Dispersion: ≤0.10ps/root km
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