DryBlock Figure 8 Cable

Loose Tube
A Furukawa Company

Durable, High-Performance Aerial Cabling Solution Can Save on Installation Time and Expense
Product Description
DryBlock Figure 8 Cable

he DryBlock Figure 8 Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cable offers an attractive alternative for aerial cabling installations with demanding loading conditions. An integrated, extra-high-strength (EHS) stranded steel messenger offers strength and corrosion resistance that is superior to that of common utility-grade messengers. The Figure 8 Cable also helps save on time and money with rapid, one-step installation. To construct the DryBlock Figure 8 Cable, optical bers are placed within color-coded, gel-lled buffer tubes to protect the bers from environmental and mechanical forces. Next, the buffer tubes are stranded around a dielectric central member using the reverse oscillating lay (ROL) stranding method. Unlike other stranding techniques, ROL makes it easy to untwist the buffer tubes and gain fast, mid-span entry. DryBlock water-blocking material and dielectric strength elements are then applied to the cable core. Finally, a quarter-inch EHS stranded steel messenger and a durable polyethylene (PE) jacket are applied to complete the cable construction.

1/4-in. (6 mm) Steel Messenger DryBlock Water-Blocking Material Strength Member Filler Rod Dielectric Central Strength Member Ripcord Filled Loose Buffer Tube PE Jacket

Why the DryBlock Figure 8 Cable?

he DryBlock Figure 8 Cables integrated, EHS stranded steel messenger provides strength and corrosion resistance that surpass that offered by common utility-grade messengers. This cables loose tube construction also delivers excellent ber protection, and a UV and water-resistant PE outer jacket offers maximum cable protection from moisture and weathering. By eliminating the need to lash cable to a separately installed messenger, this cable design helps save time and money on deployment with fast, one-step installation using standard attachment hardware. The DryBlock Figure 8 Cable is designed for aerial installations with rigorous load conditions, including heavy wind and ice (for spans up to 500 feet (150 meters))*.

DryBlock Figure 8 Cable Cross-Section

Features and Benefits:

Offers exceptional strength and corrosion resistance for lashed aerial applications Can save time and money with rapid, one-step installation (using common pole attachment hardware) Integrated EHS messenger for superior strength and corrosion resistance Designed for span lengths up to 500 feet (150 meters) under heavy loading conditions* Fiber counts up to 96 Available with AllWave ZWP Single-Mode Fiber, TrueWave RS LWP Single-Mode Fiber and Multimode Fibers Meets or exceeds all Telcordia GR-20 specications and RDUP (formerly RUS) PE-90.
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* Longer span lengths possible depending on climate, loading conditions, sag and clearance requirements.

Specifications
Fiber Count Cable Outer Diameter in. (mm) Cable Weight lb/kft (kg/km) 2-60 0.43 x .80 (11 x 20.3) 209 (311) 62-72 0.48 x 0.95 (12.2 x 24) 226 (336) 74-96 0.55 x 1.02 (14 x 25.9) 250 (372)

Performance Standard (all cables)

Tested per Applicable Requirements of Telcordia GR-20 and EIA/TIA-455

Handling (all cables)

Minimum Bend Radius, With Load Minimum Bend Radius, With No Load Minimum Bend Radius, Storage Coils Maximum Installed Cable Load Maximum Long Term Load * OD = Outer Diameter of Cable 15 x OD* 10 x OD* 10 x OD* 600 lbf (2700 N) 200 lbf (890 N) Temperature: Installation: -22 F to 140 F ( -30 C to 60 C ) Operation: -40 F to 158 F ( -40 C to 70 C ) Storage: -40 F to 158 F ( -40 C to 70 C )

DryBlock Figure 8 Cable Ordering Information

Example: AT-3BE1MIT-NNN 1
Fiber Count

Part Number: AT- __ S1 __ S2 __ SF __ S3 __ S4 __ S5 __ S6 - ___ NNN

S1 = Fiber Selection
3 = 1310/1550 nm (AllWave ZWP Fiber) 6 = 1550 nm (TrueWave RS LWP Fiber) R = 850/1300 nm (Multimode Fiber) B = 0.35/0.31/0.27/0.25/0.27 dB/km @

Fiber 2

Sheath

Core

SF = Fiber Type2

S2 = Fiber Transmission Performance

E = AllWave ZWP Single-Mode 6 = TrueWave RS LWP Single-Mode 9 = 62.5/125 m Multimode 2 = 50/125 m Multimode
(one polyethylene jacket)

S5 = Core Type

I = Figure 8 design

S3 = Sheath Construction
1 = Single Jacket M = Figure 8

S6 = Fibers per Tube

T = 12 fibers

1310/1385/1490/1550/1625 nm (AllWave ZWP) 2 = 0.25 dB/km @ 1550 nm (TrueWave RS LWP) U = 3.4/1.0 dB/km and 200/500 MHz-km @ 850/1300 nm (62.5 m Multimode) K = 2.5/0.7 dB/km and 500/500 MHz-km @ 850/1300 nm (50 m Multimode)
1

S4 = Tensile Load

NNN = Fiber Count

= 006, 012, 024, 036, 048, 072 or 096

Part Number shown is for standard AllWave ZWP attenuation and standard cable print: Maximum AllWave ZWP attenuation: 0.35/0.31/0.27/0.25/0.27 dB/km @ 1310/1385/1490/1550/1625 nm Standard Print, example for DryBlock Figure 8 Cable: OFS OPTICAL CABLE AT-3BE1MIT-NNN [MM-YY] [HANDSET SYMBOL] [NNN] F [SERIAL #] Contact OFS Order Management for information on other cable variations, including additional ber types, attenuation, and custom cable print.

Design Details
6 Fiber Cable (5 positions): 12 Fiber Cable (5 positions): 24 Fiber Cable (5 positions): 36 Fiber Cable (5 positions): 48 Fiber Cable (5 positions): 72 Fiber Cable (6 positions): 96 Fiber Cable (8 positions): One gel-lled buffer tube containing 6 bers and 4 ller rods One gel-lled buffer tube containing 12 bers and 4 ller rods Two gel-lled buffer tubes each containing 12 bers and 3 ller rods Three gel-lled buffer tubes each containing 12 bers and 2 ller rods Four gel-lled buffer tubes each containing 12 bers and one ller rod Six gel-lled buffer tubes each containing 12 bers Eight gel-lled buffer tubes each containing 12 bers

Use electronic les, available at: www.ofsoptics.com - Use less paper AllWave, DryBlock, and TrueWave are registered trademarks of OFS FITEL, LLC. For additional information please contact your sales representative. You can also visit our website at www.ofsoptics.com or call 1-888-berhelp (1-888342-3743) from inside the USA or 1-770-798-5555 from outside the USA. OFS reserves the right to make changes to the prices and product(s) described in this document in the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability. This document is for informational purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any OFS warranties or specications relating to any of its products or services. Copyright 2009 OFS FITEL, LLC. All rights reserved, printed in USA. OFS Marketing Communications osp-156-0609

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