OS2 Single-Mode Freeform Ribbon™ Fiber Bundles

The Freeform Ribbon™ design (FPxxPVS) bundles uses Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s patented 12-fiber pliable ribbon constructed of 250μm color-coded optical fibers known as Freeform Ribbon™.

The Freeform Ribbon™ allows for compact fiber bundle construction without the need for nylon subunits which makes the preparation and termination process much easier and faster compared to the legacy design (FBxxSX/SXS). Additionally, with 12ct Freeform Ribbon™, fusion splicing can be done with 12 fibers at once compared to only one fiber at a time for the legacy versions, again, saving valuable time and overall termination costs. With the Freeform Ribbon™ design fiber bundle, the choice of termination is now expanded to ribbon fibers, non-ribbonized fibers, MPO and other standard connectors.

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Specifications

PropertySpecification
Fiber Bundle Jacket MaterialPolyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
Fiber Bundle Jacket ColorYellow
Core Diameter8.3μm
Core / Cladding Offset≤ 0.4μm
Cladding Diameter125μm
Maximum Attentuation1310 nm | ≤ 0.40 dB/km
1550 nm | ≤ 0.30 dB/km
Group Index of Refraction1310 nm | 1.466
1550 nm | 1.467
1625 nm | 1.47
Fiber Bundle Minimum Bend Radius1.5 in (38.1 mm)

Ordering Information

Part NumberFiber TypeDescriptionOutside DiameterMax WeightMax Length (600 Bobbin)
INMMLB/KFTFT
FP48PVSSM OS2Single-Mode 48-Fiber0.123.15.29,800
FP72PVSSM OS2Single-Mode 72-Fiber0.153.76.09,800
Must use blowing accessories to maximize FP48PVS and FP72PVS blowing performance.

Accessories

Blowing Accessories

Blowing accessories to maximize FP72PVS and FP48PVS blowing distance.

Part NumberDescriptionUOM
BELUBE8Tube Cable Lubricant (8 fl oz/240 ml) Squeeze Bottle. For up to 10,000 ft. Tube DistanceEA
BESPG01Sponges for Spreading Lubricant (5-8 mm); Pack of 100PK
BESRG20Polypropylene Syringe (20 ml)EA
*Must use BELUBE8, BESPG01, and BESRG20 for the best blowing performance

Resources

Sumitomo Recommended Procedures
SP-F04-002: ABF Fiber Bundle Specification Sheet
SP-F04-006: Fiber Bundle Stripping Procedure
SP-F04-025: Fiber Bundle Removal Procedure
SP-F04-045: FP48PVS & FP72PVS Fiber Bundle Stripping Procedure
SP-F04-050: FP48PVS & FP72PVS Ribbon Matrix Removal Procedure
LFI Resource Portal
LFI Resource Portal | Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corporation

Features

  • Available in 48f and 72f
  • Industry Standard Low Water Peak Single-Mode Optical Fiber
  • Fibers Individually Color-Coded Per TIA Standards
  • Yellow Aerodynamic Jacket Allows Long Distance Blows
  • Ripcords for Easy Bundle Entry
  • UL Listed for Use with Fire-Rated Tube Cables
  • Meets ICEA, TIA and UL Standards
  • The Freeform Ribbon™ design uses durable PVDF material for the jacket. Blowing accessories are required for the best blowing performance

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