Freeform Ribbon™ Armored Monotube OSP Cable

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s Freeform Ribbon™ Armored Monotube Outside Plant (OSP) Cable is intended for duct installation, and the patented 12-fiber pliable Freeform Ribbon™ is constructed of 250 μm color-coded optical fibers. Freeform Ribbon™ enables high fiber density within a small cable diameter, which in turn helps with limited duct space. The 12-fiber ribbons may be spliced to a conventional ribbon, pliable ribbon, or non-ribbonized (single) fibers, as well as connectorization with both MPO and all industry standard connectors. These cables feature a dry water block yarn design that eliminates cable flooding gels, thereby eliminating the cleaning and blocking preparation steps associated with standard gel-filled cables. The steel-armored sheath construction produces a rugged, rodent-resistant cable and adds the compressive strength required for direct buried applications.

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Specifications

General

PropertySpecification
ApplicationOutdoor
Jacket ColorBlack PE
Cable StructureMonotube
Ribbon TypeFreeform Ribbon™
Metallic ElementsBonding/Grounding Required

Fiber

PropertySpecification
Fiber TypePureBand™-R G.657.A1 Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Fiber
Fiber Attenuation GradesStandard Single-Mode
Mode Field Diameter (1310 nm)9.2 ± 0.4 μm
Attenuation1310 nm | 0.40 dB/km
1550 nm | 0.25 dB/km

Mechanical Characteristics

PropertySpecification
Max. Tensile Load During Installation600 lb (2,670 N)
Max. Recommended Service Load180 lb (800 N)
Compression Resistance124 lb/in (220 N/cm)

Bend Radius

PropertySpecifications
Min. Bend Radius (Static)15 x Cable OD
Min. Bend Radius (Dynamic)20 x Cable OD

Temperature Range

PropertySpecification
Operation-40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Storage & Shipping-40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Installation-22 to +140°F (-30 to +60°C)

Standards & Compliances

PropertySpecification
StandardsReferencing Telcordia GR-20
Regularity Compliance & CertificationsRoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, Proposition 65

Ordering Information

Part NumberFiber CountNominal Cable OD
(in / mm)		Nominal Weight
(lb/kft | kg/km)		Fibers Per RibbonFibers Per Bundle
SE-CMBP0864-C864f0.91 (23.0)302.0 (450.0)12f72f

Accessories

Part NumberDescription
CRC-001 Cable 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
ACS-01-BLADEReplacement Blade for ACS-01
FRSJ-01Freeform Ribbon™ Separation Tool Kit
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
LYNX-SHEARSLynx-CustomFit™ Aramid Shears

Features

  • Patented Pliable Freeform Ribbon® Color-Coded Optical Fibers
  • PureBand™-R Bend Insensitive Single Mode Fiber G.657.A1
  • Gel-free, Water-blocking Tape
  • Meets Requirements of 60793-1, 60793-2, 60794-1
  • Tested Per Applicable Requirements of Telcordia GR-20

Benefits

  • Quick And Easy Fiber Identification
  • Robust In Harsh Installation Environments
  • Robust in Outdoor Environments
  • High Fiber Density Maximizes Duct Space
  • Compatible With Mass and Single Fiber Fusion Splicers, Splice-On Connectors & Hardware
  • Armor Adds Additional Protection

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