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 cable flooding gels, thereby eliminating the cleaning and blocking preparation steps associated with standard gel-filled cables. The cables are installer-friendly, lighter in weight than conventional gel-filled cables, and allow for easier cable handling, easy mid-span entry, and superior fiber access ability. 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
ApplicationOutside Plant
Jacket ColorBlack PE
Cable StructureCentral Tube
Ribbon TypeStandard Ribbon
Metallic ElementsBonding/Grounding Required
Bend Radius
During Installation20 x Cable OD
After Installation10 x Cable OD
Mechanical Characteristics
Max. Tensile Load (During Installation)600 lb (2,700 N)
Max. Recommended Service Load200 lb (890 N)
Compression Resistance248 lb/in (440 N/cm)
Min. Bend Radius (During/After Installation)20/10 x Cable OD
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)
Standards & Regularity Compliance
Regularity ComplianceTelcordia GR-20-CORE, EIA/TIA, RUS, ICEA, IEC

Ordering Information

Fiber CountNominal Cable OD (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
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
LYNX-SHEARSLynx-CustomFit™ Aramid Shears

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 & 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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