Flat-shape Optical Cable - Fiber Optic Cabling Management
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2 Rigid Strength members are FRP

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Flat-shape Optical Cable

Application:

In the distribution segment of optical networks in rural areas, the cable can be used as drop cables for self-supporting aerial installation to connect branching points with access points for subscribers.

Cable Parameters

Cable CountOut sheath Diameter

(MM)

Weight

(KG)

Minimum allowable Tensile Strength (N)minimum allowable Crush Load

(N/100mm)

Minimum Bending Radius (MM)Storage temperature

(℃)

short termlong termshort termlong termshort termlong term
1(4.0±0.2)x(7.0±0.2)4213504002200100020D10D-20 ~~ +60

Optical Characteristics

ItemParameterReference
Single modeMultimode
StandardEliteStandardElite
Insertion lossTypical≤0.30dB Max≤0.75dBTypical≤0.15dB Max≤0.35dBTypical≤0.50dB Max≤0.25dBTypical≤0.10dB Max≤0.35dBIEC 61300-3-34
Return loss≥ 50dB (PC)

≥ 60dB (APC)

≥ 55dB (PC)

≥ 65dB (APC)

≥30dB(PC)≥30dB(PC)IEC 61300-3-6

End-Face Geometry

ItemUPC (Ref: IEC 61755-3-1)APC (Ref: IEC 61755-3-2)
Radius of curvature (mm)10 to 255 to 12
Fiber height (nm)-100 to 100-100 to 100
Apex offset (μm)0 to 500 to 50
APC angle (°)/8° ±0.2°
Key error (°)/0.2° max
ZoneRange (μm)ScratchesDefectsReference
A: Core0 to 25NoneNoneIEC 61300-3-35:2015
B: Cladding25 to 115NoneNone
C: Adhesive115 to 135NoneNone
D: Contact135 to 250NoneNone
E: Rest of ferruleNoneNone

End-Face Quality (MM)

ZoneRange (μm)ScratchesDefectsReference
A: Core0 to 65NoneNoneIEC 61300-3-35:2015
B: Cladding65 to 115NoneNone
C: Adhesive115 to 135NoneNone
D: Contact135 to 250NoneNone
E: Rest of ferruleNoneNone

Mechanical Characteristics

TestConditionsReference
Endurance500 matingsIEC 61300-2-2
VibrationFrequency: 10 to 55Hz, Amplitude: 0.75mmIEC 61300-2-1
Cable retention100N (main cable); 50N (connector part)IEC 61300-2-4
Strength of coupling mechanism80N for 2 to 3mm cableIEC 61300-2-6
Cable torsion15N for 2 to 3mm cableIEC 61300-2-5
Fall10 drops, 1m drop heightIEC 61300-2-12
Static lateral load1N for 1h (main cable); 0.2N for 5min (ranch part)IEC 61300-2-42
Cold-25°C, 96h durationIEC 61300-2-17
Dry heat+70°C, 96h durationIEC 61300-2-18
Change of temperature-25°C to +70°C, 12 cyclesIEC 61300-2-22
Humidity+40°C at 93%, 96h durationIEC 61300-2-19