Standard Ribbon Armored OSP Central Tube Cables

Standard Ribbon Armored OSP Central Tube Cables

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s Standard Ribbon Armored Outside Plant (OSP) Central Tube Cables are intended for duct, direct-buried, and lashed aerial installations. These cables feature a dry water-block yarn design that eliminates the need for cable flooding gels, thereby eliminating the cleaning and blocking preparation steps associated with standard gel-filled cables. Installer-friendly and lighter than conventional gel-filled cables, these cables allow for easier handling, mid-span entry, and superior fiber accessibility. The steel-armored sheath construction ensures a rugged, rodent-resistant cable, providing the compressive strength required for direct-buried applications.

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Specifications

General
ApplicationOutside Plant
Jacket ColorBlack
Jacket MaterialMedium Density Polyethylene (MDPE)
Cable StructureCentral Tube
Ribbon TypeStandard Ribbon
Metallic ElementsBonding/Grounding Required
Bend Radius
During Installation (Dynamic)20 x Cable O.D.
After Installation (Static)10 x Cable O.D.
Mechanical Characteristics
Maximum Tensile Load (During Installation)600 lb (2,670 N)
Maximum Recommended Service Load200 lb (890 N)
Maximum Compression Resistance248 lb/in (440 N/cm)
Temperature Range
Operation-40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
Storage & Shipping-40°F to +167°F (-40°C to +75°C)
Installation-22°F to +140°F (-30°C to +60°C)

Ordering Information

Fiber CountNominal Cable O.D. (in | mm)Nominal Weight (lb/kft | kg/km)Fibers Per Ribbon
12- 48f0.55 (14.0)110.0 (182.0)12f
60 – 96f0.58 (14.7)140.0 (208.0)12f
108 – 144f0.64 (16.2)169.0 (252.0)12f
156 – 216f0.80 (20.4)205.0 (305.0)12f
240 – 288f0.86 (21.9)249.0 (371.0)24f
312 – 432f0.97 (24.6)286.0 (425.0)24f

Instructions: Create a part number by using this character set and codes.

SE – [ 1 ] DB [ 2 2 2 2 ] – [ 3 ]

[ 1 ] – Fiber Type[ 2 ] – Fiber Count (4-Digits)[ 3 ] – Fiber Attenuation Grades
8 – PureAccess® G.657.A1
Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Fiber  		0012 – 12fB – Standard Single-Mode 0.40/0.30 dB/km (1310/1550 nm)
0024 – 24f
0048 – 48f
0072 – 72f
0096 – 96f
0144 – 144f
0216 – 216f
0288 – 288f
0432 – 432f

Accessories

Part NumberDescription
CRC-001Cable Ring Tool, 0.25 – 1.625 in (4 – 28 mm) for End/Mid-Span Access
CSC-002Cable Slit Tool for End/Mid-Span Access
ACS-01Armored Cable Slit & Ring Tool, 0.315 – 1.125 in (8 – 28.6 mm) for End/Mid-Span Access
UCTS-001Central Tube Slit & Ring Tool, 0.19 – 0.73 in (4.75 – 18.5 mm) for End/Mid-Span Access
ACS-01-BLADEReplacement Blade for ACS-01
UCTS-001-BLADEReplacement Blade for UCTS-001
RS-2424f Ribbon Splitter Tool
MA-2-KITRibbon Matrix Remover with Ribbon Splitter Tool (RS-M1), Board, Double-Sided Tape (Qty. 25), and Ribbon Color Code Chart (RCC-001)
MA-2-REFILLRibbon Matrix Remover with Board & Double Sided Tape (Qty. 25)
JR-7Heated Jacket Remover with AC Adapter & Battery for Single Fibers & Up to 12-Fiber Ribbons
JR-M03Jacket Remover for 250 μm, 900 μm, and Up to 3 mm Jacketed Single Fibers
FOS-01Lynx-CustomFit™ Fiber Optic Shears

Features

Features

  • Industry’s First Gel-Free OSP Ribbon Cable With up to 432 Fibers
  • 12 and 24 Patented Peelable Optical Fiber Ribbons
  • Gel-Free, Water-Blocking Tape and Yarn
  • Dry Central Tube for Easy Installation
  • Complies with EIA/TIA, Telcordia, RUS, ICEA, and IEC Requirements

Benefits

  • Quick and Easy Fiber Identification
  • Robust in Outdoor Environments
  • Armored Construction Adds Additional Protection
  • Central Tube Provides Easy Mid-Span Access
  • Industry Standard MDPE Sheath

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