Freeform Ribbon™ Flexible Indoor Plenum Cordage

Freeform Ribbon™ Flexible Indoor Plenum Cordage

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s Freeform Ribbon™ Flexible Indoor Plenum Cordage features a flame-retardant outer jacket, a flexible design for easier maneuvering, and the patented 12-fiber pliable Freeform Ribbon™ constructed of 250μm color-coded optical fibers. In addition, this cordage is designed to maximize fiber density to save valuable space in cable trays and indoor enclosures, making it an ideal choice for interconnect applications.

Freeform Ribbon™ enables high fiber density within a small cable diameter which minimizes duct space requirements. 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. The non-preferential bend axis allows for easy installation in space-constrained areas.

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Specifications

GENERAL
ApplicationIndoor
Jacket ColorYellow
Cable StructureInterconnect Cordage
Ribbon TypeFreeform Ribbon™
FIBER
Fiber TypePureAccess® G.657.A1 Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Fiber
Fiber Attenuation GradesStandard Single-Mode
Maximum Attenuation1310 nm | 0.40 dB/km
1550 nm | 0.30 dB/km
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Tensile Load During Installation50 lb (220 N)
Maximum Recommended Service Load15 lb (66 N)
Maximum Compression Resistance20 lb/in (35 N/cm)
BEND RADIUS
During Installation (Dynamic)20 x Cable OD
After Installation (Static)10 x Cable OD
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Operation+32 to +158°F (0 to +70°C)
Storage & Shipping-40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Installation+32 to +140°F (0 to +60°C)
STANDARDS
StandardsOFNP, FT6

Ordering Information

PART NUMBERFIBER COUNTNOMINAL CABLE OD 
(in | mm)		NOMINAL WEIGHT
(lb/kft | kg/km)		FIBERS PER RIBBONNO. OF BUNDLES
250μm
SE-8IUP0012-B-1212f0.10 (3.0)6.0 (8.9)12fN/A
SE-8IUP0024-B-1224f0.12 (3.0)6.0 (8.9)12fN/A
SE-8IUP0048-B-1248f0.15 (3.8)8.0 (11.9)12fN/A

Accessories

PART NUMBERDESCRIPTION
BTR-2Buffer Tube Slit & Ring Tool, 0.126 – 0.220 in (3.2 – 5.6 mm) for End/Mid-Span Access
BTS-TP1Buffer Tube Slit Tool, 0.071 – 0.126 in (1.8 – 3.2 mm) for End/Mid-Span Access
FRSJ-01Freeform Ribbon® Separation Tool Kit
JR-7Heated Jacket Remover with AC-Adapter & Battery for Single Fibers & up to 12-Fiber Ribbons
JR-M03Jacket Remover for 250μm, 900μm, and up to 3mm Jacketed Single Fibers
LYNX-SHEARSLynx-CustomFit™ Aramid Shears
LYNX2-CORDTOOL-1.6-2.0-3.0Buffer Tube Slit & Ring Tool, 0.06 – 0.09 in (1.6 – 2.4 mm) for Lynx-CustomFit™ Cord Prep and End Access
LYNX2-CORDTOOL-2.0-3.0Buffer Tube Slit & Ring Tool, 0.08 – 0.12 in (2.0 – 3.0 mm) for Lynx-CustomFit™ Cord Prep and End Access
LYNX2-CORDTOOL-4.8Buffer Tube Slit & Ring Tool, 0.06 – 0.12 in (1.6 – 3.0 mm) for Lynx-CustomFit™ Cord Prep and End/Mid-Span Access
MA-2-REFILLRibbon Matrix Remover with Board & Double-Sided Tape (Qty. 25)
MSAT-01Buffer Tube Slit Tool, 0.12 – 0.26 in (2.9 – 6.8 mm) for End/Mid-Span Access, and Lynx-CustomFit™ Connectors

Features

Features

  • Patented Pliable Freeform Ribbon™ Color-Coded Optical Fibers
  • PureAccess® G.657.A1 Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Fiber
  • Gel-Free
  • Plenum-Rated Flame Resistance
  • Flexible Cordage Design

Benefits

  • Color-Coded Optical Fibers for Quick and Easy Identification
  • Robust in Indoor Environments
  • Compatible with Mass- & Single-Fiber Fusion Splicers, Splice-On Connectors, and Hardware
  • Easy to Directly Splice with Lynx-Customfit™ MPO Splice-On Connectors
  • Allows for Easier Maneuvering

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