Freeform Ribbon™ Transit Indoor/Outdoor LSZH-NFPA130 OFCR Steel Armored Ribbon Cables

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s Freeform Ribbon™ Transit Indoor/Outdoor LSZH-NFPA130 OFCR Steel Armored Ribbon Cables are intended for duct and direct buried installations and feature the patented 12-fiber pliable Freeform Ribbon™ constructed of 250 μm color-coded optical fibers. These cables feature a dry water block yarn design that eliminates cable flooding gels, thereby simplifying the cleaning and blocking preparation steps associated with standard gel-filled cables. The steel-armored sheath provides a robust, rodent-resistant cable with the necessary compressive strength for direct burial applications. In addition, this cable meets NFPA130 standards, which specify fire protection and life safety requirements for underground, surface, and elevated fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems.

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 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

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

Fiber

PropertySpecification
Fiber TypePureAccess® G.657.A1 Bend Insensitive Single-Mode Fiber
Fiber Attenuation GradesStandard Single-Mode
Attenuation1310 nm | 0.40 dB/km
1550 nm | 0.30 dB/km

Mechanical Characteristics

PropertySpecification
Max. Tensile Load During Installation600 lb (2,700 N)
Max. Recommended Service Load200 lb (890 N)
Compression Resistance248 lb/in (440 N/cm)

Bend Radius

PropertySpecification
During Installation20 x Cable OD
After Installation10 x Cable OD

Temperature Range

PropertySpecification
Operation-40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Storage & Shipping-40 to +167°F (-40 to +75°C)
Installation-22 to +140°F (-30 to +60°C)

Standards & Compliance

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

Ordering Information

Part NumberFiber SizeFiber CountNominal Cable OD
(in | mm)		Nominal Weight
(lb/kft | kg/km)		Fibers Per Ribbon
SE-8USP0432-B250 μm432f0.79 (20.3)300.0 (448.0)12f
SE-8USP1728-B250 μm1,728f1.08 (27.5)482.0 (720.0)12f

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
FRSJ-01Freeform Ribbon™ Separation Tool Kit
ACS-01-BLADEReplacement Blade for ACS-01
UCTS-001-BLADEReplacement Blade for UCTS-001
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
  • Sumitomo Electric PureAccess® Bend Insensitive Single Mode Fiber G.657.A1
  • Gel-Free Water Blocking Tape
  • Industry Standard MDPE Sheath
  • Tested Per Applicable Requirements of Telcordia GR-20

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
  • Armor Adds Additional Protection

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