Freeform Ribbon™ UHFC OSP All-Dielectric Slotted Core Cables

Sumitomo Electric Lightwaves’ Freeform Ribbon™ Ultra High Fiber Count (UHFC) Outside Plant (OSP) All-Dielectric Slotted Core Cables feature an all-dielectric design requiring no grounding or bonding, and the patented 12-fiber pliable Freeform Ribbon™ constructed of 250 or 200μm color-coded optical fibers.

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Specifications

GENERAL
Application	Outside Plant
Jacket Color	Black PE
Cable Structure	Slotted Core
Ribbon Type	Freeform Ribbon™
Metallic Elements	No Bonding/Grounding Required

FIBER
Fiber Type	PureAccess® G.657.A1 Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Fiber
Fiber Attenuation Grades	Standard Single-Mode
Attenuation – 1310 nm	0.40 dB/km
Attenuation – 1550 nm	0.30 dB/km

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Max. Tensile Load During Installation	600 lb (2,670 N)
Max. Recommended Service Load	180 lb (800 N)
Compression Resistance	124 lb/in (220 N/cm)

TEMPERATURE RANGE
Operation	-40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Storage & Shipping	-40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Installation	+14 to +122°F (-10 to +50°C)

Ordering Information

PART NUMBER	FIBER SIZE	FIBER COUNT	NOMINAL CABLE OD (in \| mm)	NOMINAL WEIGHT (lb/kft \| kg/km)	NO. OF SLOTS	FIBER PER RIBBON	STRANDING
DRSC – GNS – 15021	250 μm	1,152f	0.98 (25.0)	302.4 (450.0)	6	12f	SZ
DRSC-13079SA0001728-B	250 μm	1,728f	1.02 (26.0)	302.4 (450.0)	6	12f	HL
DRSC-OSP6-SA003456-250-ADE	250 μm	3,456f	1.26 (32.0)	470.3 (700.0)	6	12f	HL
DRSC-OSP6-SA001728-200-ADE	200 μm	1,728f	0.98 (25.0)	268.8 (400.0)	6	12f	SZ
DRSC−13261SA003456	200 μm	3,456f	1.10 (28.0)	362.8 (540.0)	6	12f	HL
DRSC−OSP8−SA06912−200−ADE	200 μm	6,912f	1.46 (37.0)	638.4 (950.0)	8	12f	HL

Lower Attenuation Option Available Upon Request

Accessories

PART NUMBER	DESCRIPTION
CRC-001	Cable Ring Tool, 0.25 – 1.625 in (4 – 28 mm) for End/Mid-Span Access
CSC-002	Cable Slit Tool for End/Mid-Span Access
FRSJ-01	Freeform Ribbon™ Separation Tool Kit
MA-2-REFILL	Ribbon Matrix Remover with Board & Double Sided Tape (Qty. 25)
JR-7	Heated Jacket Remover with AC Adapter & Battery for Single Fibers & Up to 12-Fiber Ribbons
JR-M03	Jacket Remover for 250 μm, 900 μm, and Up to 3 mm Jacketed Single Fibers
LYNX-SHEARS	Lynx-CustomFit™ Aramid Shears

Features

Patented Pliable Freeform Ribbon™ Color-Coded Optical Fibers
PureAccess® Bend Insensitive Single Mode Fiber G.657.A1
Gel-Free Water Blocking Tape
Meets Requirements of IEC 60794-3-19
All-Dielectric Design (No Bonding/Grounding Required)

Benefits

Quick And Easy Fiber Identification
Robust In Harsh Installation Environments
High Fiber Density Maximizes Duct Space
Compatible With Mass and Single Fiber Fusion Splicers, Splice-On Connectors & Hardware
Slotted Core Provides Easier Grouping of Fibers