Copper Clad Steel Shield | Single Jacket | Filled-Foam Skin 

Outside Plant Copper Cable - Exchange Cable

 

Description

 

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Conductors: Solid annealed copper in 19, 22, and 24 AWG.
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Insulation: Conductors are dual insulated with an inner layer of foamed, natural polyolefin covered by an outer layer of solid, colored polyolefin. The conductor insulation is color coded in accordance with industry standards.
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Twisted Pair: Individual conductors are twisted into pairs with varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk and specific color combinations to provide pair identification.
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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.
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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.
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Sheilding: A corrugated, gopher resistant, copper alloy or copper clad steel tape is applied longitudinally with an overlap. The shield interfaces are flooded with an adhesive compound to provide a moisture barrier and inhibit corrosion.
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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.
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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.
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Optional Designs: CasFOUR®-FS is available with an internal screen for use with T-Carrier systems.  CasFOUR®-FS is ALSO available with mechanical protection.

 

Applications

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

 

Qualifications & Approvals

Manufactured to meet requirements of ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-1994; RUS 7 CFR 1755.890 (PE-89).

 

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 3.2 10.5 45.0 28.0 1.5 5.0 4,500 10,000
22 0.64 1.0 1.6 4.5 14.8 91.0 56.5 1.5 5.0 3,600 10,000
24 0.50 1.0 1.6 5.6 18.4 144.0 89.5 1.5 5.0 3,000 10,000

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 0.55 14 150 223 5000 1525 44 x 18 x 20 820 372
12 0.65 17 235 350 5000 1525 46 x 25 x 20 1320 599
25 0.86 22 416 620 5000 1525 58 x 25 x 20 2300 1043
50 1.13 29 742 1105 5000 1525 72 x 36 x 36 4290 1946
100 1.50 38 1390 2071 2500 760 62 x 30 x 24 3750 1701

22 AWG (0.64 mm)
6 0.45 11 100 149 5000 1525 36 x 18 x 14 510 231
12 0.53 13 154 229 5000 1525 44 x 18 x 20 800 363
25 0.63 17 247 268 5000 1525 46 x 25 x 20 1320 599
50 0.85 22 419 624 5000 1525 58 x 25 x 20 2220 1007
100 1.13 29 752 1120 5000 1525 72 x 36 x 36 4180 1896
200 1.45 37 1408 2097 2500 760 62 x 30 x 24 3640 1651
300 1.76 45 2031 3025 2500 760 62 x 30 x 24 3720 1687
400 2.02 51 2651 3949 1250 380 62 x 30 x 24 3460 1659
600 2.40 61 3871 5766 1250 380 72 x 36 x 36 5260 2386
900 2.94 75 5685 8468 1250 380 96 x 40 x 48 8020 3638
1200 3.46 88 7477 11138 1000 305 96 x 40 x 48 8650 3924

24 AWG (0.50 mm)
6 0.39 10 79 106 5000 1525 30 x 18 x 12 390 177
12 0.44 11 116 183 5000 1525 36 x 18 x 14 570 259
25 0.57 14 183 398 5000 1525 44 x 18 x 20 920 417
50 0.73 19 293 502 5000 1525 46 x 25 x 20 1520 689
100 0.93 24 512 882 5000 1525 58 x 25 x 20 2620 1188
200 1.21 31 920 1633 5000 1525 72 x 36 x 36 4900 2223
300 1.42 36 1343 2345 2500 760 62 x 30 x 24 3430 1556
400 1.61 41 1762 3046 2500 760 72 x 36 x 36 4690 2127
600 2.01 51 2526 4438 1250 380 62 x 30 x 24 3250 1474
900 2.39 61 3693 6492 1250 380 72 x 36 x 36 4950 2245
1200 2.72 69 4840 8464 1000 305 72 x 36 x 36 5310 2408
1500 2.97 75 5986 10453 1000 305 78 x 40 x 39 6520 2960
1800 3.30 84 7122 12393 1000 305 84 x 40 x 42 7610 3452
2100 3.54 90 8241 12276 1000 305 96 x 40 x 48 9070 4114
2400 3.78 96 8982 13380 750 230 96 x 40 x 48 7910 3590