Aluminum Steel Shield | Single Jacket | Filled-Gel

Outside Plant Copper Cable - Exchange Cable

 

Description

 

bullet Conductors: Solid annealed copper in 19, 22 and 24 AWG.
bullet Insulation: Conductors are insulated with solid polyolefin, color coded in accordance with industry standards.
bullet Twisted Pairs Individual conductors are twisted into pairs with varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk and specific color combinations to provide pair identification.
bullet Core Assembly: Cables of 25 pairs or less are assembled into a cylindrical core. Cables larger than 25 pairs are assembled into units, which are then used to assemble the core. Units are individually identifiable by color coded unit binders.
bullet Filling Compound: The core assembly is filled with an 80° C ETPR or PIB Base Jelly compound, completely filling the interstices between the pairs and under the core wrap. • CORE WRAP: A non-hygroscopic, dielectric tape is applied over the core assembly to provide protection for the core. • SHIELDING: The dual shielding system consists of two metal tapes.

Inner: A corrugated, copolymer coated, 8-mil aluminum tape is applied directly over the core wrap. The aluminum tape does not butt or overlap at any point along the length of the cable.
Outer: A corrugated, copolymer coated, 6-mil steel tape is applied directly over the aluminum and overlaps. The shield interfaces are flooded with an adhesive compound to provide a moisture barrier and inhibit corrosion.

bullet Jacket: A black, linear low-density polyethylene jacket is applied overall. The jacket provides a tough protective covering designed to withstand exposure to direct sunlight, atmospheric temperature changes, and stresses expected in standard installations.
bullet Jacket Markings: Information, such as manufacturer's identification, pair count, AWG, product identification and a telephone handset is printed at 2 ft. intervals on the cable jacket. Sequential footage markings are printed at alternate 2 ft. intervals.
bullet Optional Designs: AsFOUR®-F is available with an internal screen for use with T-Carrier systems.  AsFOUR®-F+M is also available with mechanical protection.

 

 

Applications

4SProducts AsFOUR®-F cables are designed for use in duct or direct burial applications where protection from moisture is required. AsFOUR®-F cables may be used aerially, but must be attached to a support strand (messenger). AsFOUR®-F cables are recommended for use in high-risk areas where additional mechanical or rodent protection is required.

 

Qualifications & Approvals

Manufactured to meet requirements of ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-1994: RUS 7 CFR 1755.390 (PE-39).

 

Electrical Specifications

Average Mutual Capacitance at 1000 Hz

Total No. of Pairs

nF/mile

nF/km

12 or Less

83 ± 7

52 ± 4

Over 12

83 ± 4

52 ± 2

Conductor Size

Minimum Insulation Resistance

Max Average Attenuation

Max Conductor Resistance

Resistance Unbalance

Dielectric Strength DC Potential – Volts

68 °F (20 °C)

68 °F (20 °C)

772 kHz

68 °F (20 °C) Ohms

Maximum

Minimum

AWG

mm

gigohm / mile

gigohm / km

dB/kft

dB/km

mile

km

Ave %

Individual Pair %

Cdr. to Cdr.

Cdr to Gmd.
19 0.90 1.0 1.6 2.8 9.2 45.0 28.0 1.5 5.0 7,000 15,000
22 0.64 1.0 1.6 4.0 13.1 91.0 56.5 1.5 5.0 5,000 15,000
24 0.50 1.0 1.6 5.0 16.4 144.0 89.5 1.5 5.0 4,000 15,000

Capacitance Unbalance Pair to Pair

Pairs

Maximum Individual

Maximum RMS

pF/kft

pF/km

pF/kft

pF/km

12 or Less

80

145

-

-

mor than 12

80

145

25

45

Capacitance Unbalance Pair to Ground

Pairs

Maximum Individual

Maximum Average

pF/kft

pF/km

pF/kft

pF/km

12 or Less

800

2625

-

-

more than 12

800

2625

175

574

 

   

Near End Crosstalk (NEXT)

 150 kHz 772 kHz
P.S.WUNEXT mean (dB) 58 47
P.S.WUNEXT worst pair (dB) 53 42

Far End Crosstalk at 150 kHz
Conductor size (AWG) 19 22 24
P.S. ELFEXT mean (dB/kft) 65 63 63
P.S. ELFEXT worst pair (dB/kft) 59 57 57

Far End Crosstalk at 772 kHz
Conductor size (AWG) 19 22 24  
P.S. ELFEXT mean (dB/kft) 51 49 49
P.S. ELFEXT worst pair (dB/kft) 45 43 43
 
      
    Physical Data & Standard Packaging 
   
Pair Count Nominal O.D. Approx. Weight Standard Length Standard Reel Size (cm) Approx. Shipping Weight
in mm Ibs/kft kg/km ft m f x t x d Ibs kg

19 AWG (0.90 mm)
6 0.63 16 196 292 5000 1525 46 x 25 x 20 1145 520
12 0.79 20 316 471 5000 1525 52 x 25 x 20 1783 809
25 1.05 25 553 824 5000 1525 62 x 30 x 24 3053 1386
50 1.37 35 1000 1490 5000 1525 78 x 40 x 39 5699 2587
100 1.89 48 1845 2748 2500 760 78 x 40 x 39 5312 2411

22 AWG (0.64 mm)
6 0.47 12 125 186 5000 1525 36x 18 x 14 733 333
12 0.59 15 190 283 5000 1525 46 x 25 x 20 1115 506
25 0.75 19 314 468 5000 1525 52 x 52 x 20 1773 805
50 0.99 25 528 787 5000 1525 62 x 30 x 24 2928 1329
100 1.29 33 936 1394 5000 1525 78 x40 x 39 5379 2442
200 1.77 45 1758 2619 2500 760 72 x 36 x 39 5094 2313
300 2.1 53 2529 3767 2500 760 78 x40 x 39 7120 3232
400 2.4 61 3293 4905 1250 380 72 x 36 x 39 4730 2148
600 2.9 74 4803 7154 1250 380 84 x 40 x 42 6801 3088
900 3.46 88 7020 10545 1250 380 96 x 40 x 48 9950 4517

24 AWG (0.50 mm)
6 0.41 10 100 149 5000 1525 36 x 18 x 14 564 256
12 0.51 13 143 213 5000 1525 44 x 18 x 20 823 374
25 0.63 16 225 335 5000 1525 46 x 25 x 20 1290 586
50 0.83 21 371 553 5000 1525 52 x 25 x 20 2100 953
100 1.05 27 636 947 5000 1525 62 x 30 x 24 3468 1574
200 1.38 35 1163 1732 5000 1525 78 x 40 x 39 6514 2957
300 1.64 42 1663 2477 2500 760 72 x 36 x 39 4772 2166
400 1.89 48 2146 3197 2500 760 78 x 40 x 39 6064 2753
600 2.32 59 3112 4636 1250 380 72 x 36 x 39 4504 2045
900 2.82 72 4525 6740 1250 380 84 x 40 x 42 6453 2930
1200 3.1 79 5881 8760 1000 305 78 x 40 x 39 6580 2987