Fiber Optic Cables
Tight Buffer
Application
This cable is used for interconnection of the distribution boxes and end devices. The cable is very suitable for various indoor and outdoor applications, including routing between buildings within ducts and inside building up to riser shafts.
Description
The Distribution Cable consists of color-coded PVC tight buffered fi bers. The fi bers are reinforced with aramid yarn for superior strength and contains no metallic elements. The fi bers are jacketed with Flame Retardant PVC or LSZH compound.
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Physical Properties
Fiber Count |
Nominal Weight(kg/km) |
Nominal Weight(lb/kft) |
Nominal Outer Diameter(mm) |
Nominal Outer Diameter(in) |
Maximum Pulling Load |
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Installation(N/Ib) |
In Service(N/Ib) |
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2-6 |
26.0 |
17.45 |
5.0 |
0.197 |
1000/225 |
290/65 |
8-12 |
50.0 |
33.56 |
7.5 |
0.296 |
1425/320 |
500/112 |
14-24 |
140.0 |
93.96 |
13.0 |
0.512 |
2670/600 |
890/200 |
26-36 |
200.0 |
134.23 |
16.5 |
0.650 |
4448/1000 |
1490/335 |
38-48 |
300.0 |
201.34 |
18.0 |
0.709 |
4448/1000 |
1490/335 |
Mechanical Properties
| Minimum Bending Radius: | Maximum Compressive Load: 2000N |
| Under installation: 20×OD | Repeated Impact: 2.9 N.m (J) 3×2 impacts |
| During operation: 10×OD | Twist (Torsion): 180×10 times, 125×OD |
| Temperature Range: | Cyclic Flexing: 25 cycles for armoured cables |
| Operating Temperature Range: -40℃(-40℉) to +70℃(+158℉) |
100 cycles for unarmoured cables. |
| Storage Temperature Range: -50℃(-58℉) to +70℃(+158℉) | Crush Resistance: 1485N/cm (850lb/in) |
Fiber Compliance
Temperature Cycling Tensile Strength Crush Impact Repeated Bending Torsion Kink Cable Bend Cool Bend |
IEC60794-1-2-F2 IEC60794-1-2-E1A IEC60794-1-2-E3 IEC60794-1-2-E4 IEC60794-1-2-E6 IEC60794-1-2-E7 IEC60794-1-2-E10 IEC60794-1-2-E11 IEC60794-1-2-E11 |
Safety Compliance
General Purpose Grade Riser Grade Plenum Grade FRPVC Grade LSZH Grade
LSFROH Grade
FR Grade |
Flammability Test: OFN(UL1581) Flammability Test: OFNR/FT4 (UL1666) Flammability Test: OFNP/FT6(UL 910) Flammability Test: IEC60332-1 Halogen Content Test: IEC 60754-1 Acidity Test: IEC 60754; Smoke Emission Test: IEC61034-1/2 Halogen Content Test: IEC 60754-1 Acidity Test: IEC 60754; Smoke Emission Test: IEC61034-1/2 Flammability Test: IEC60332-1 & IEC 60332-3C/A Fire Resistance Test: IEC 60331 / BS 6387 CWZ |
Standard Compliance
GR409-CORE TIA/EIA 568B.3 ICEA-S-83-596
Features
•Used in LAN and distribution applications where compact size and lightweight are required
•Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use - no need for splicing at the building entrance
•Flame-retardant or LSZH version for indoor installations
•Fungus-resistant, water-resistant, and UV-resistant for outdoor installations
•Cable can be armoured for additional protection in direct burial and aerial installations
•Highest specific strength-to-weight ratio for limited conduit space
•Economical for longer distance runs where cable cost is significant
•High quality tight-buffered coating on fiber for environmental and mechanical protection
