Copper Shield | Single Jacket | Filled-Foam Skin

Outside Plant Copper Cable - Exchange Cable

 

Description

 

bullet Conductors: Solid annealed copper in 19, 22, and 24 AWG.
bullet 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.
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.
bullet Core Wrap: A non-hygroscopic, dielectric tape is applied over the core assembly to provide protection for the core.
bullet Shielding: A corrugated 5-mil copper tape is applied longitudinally with an overlap. 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:  CoFOUR®-FS is available with an internal screen for use with T-Carrier systems.  CoFOUR®-FS+M is also available with mechanical protection.

 

Applications

4SProducts CoFOUR®-FS cables are designed for direct burial or duct applications where protection from moisture is required. CoFOUR®-FS 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 14 142 212 5000 1525 44 x 18 x 20 810 367
12 0.65 17 231 344 5000 1525 46 x 25 x 20 1305 592
25 0.86 22 409 609 5000 1525 58 x 25 x 20 2290 1039
50 1.13 29 731 1083 5000 1525 72 x 36 x 36 4150 1882
100 1.50 38 1370 2041 2500 760 62 x 30 x 24 3650 1656

22 AWG (0.64 mm)
6 0.45 11 94 140 5000 1525 36x 18 x 14 590 268
12 0.53 13 146 217 5000 1525 44 x 18 x 20 870 395
25 0.67 17 242 360 5000 1525 46 x 25 x 20 1360 617
50 0.85 22 413 615 5000 1525 58 x 25 x 20 2390 1084
100 1.13 29 740 1102 5000 1525 72 x 36 x 36 4140 1878
200 1.45 37 1387 2066 2500 760 58 x 25 x 20 3930 1783
300 1.76 45 2004 2985 1250 380 62 x 30 x 24 2830 1284
400 2.02 51 2615 3895 1250 380 62 x 30 x 24 3710 1683
600 2.40 61 3823 5695 1250 380 72 x 36 x 36 5670 2572
900 2.94 75 5615 8364 1250 380 96 x 40 x 48 8020 3638
1200 3.46 88 7389 11007 1000 305 96 x 40 x 48 8560 3880

24 AWG (0.50 mm)
6 0.39 10 74 110 5000 1525 30 x 18 x 12 410 186
12 0.44 11 109 162 5000 1525 36 x 18 x 14 600 272
25 0.57 14 174 259 5000 1525 44 x 18 x 20 960 435
50 0.73 19 288 429 5000 1525 46 x 25 x 20 1600 726
100 0.93 24 503 749 5000 1525 58 x 25 x 20 2750 1247
200 1.21 31 906 1350 5000 1525 72 x 36 x 36 5130 2327
300 1.42 36 1324 1972 2500 760 72 x 36 x 36 3590 1628
400 1.61 41 1717 2558 2500 760 62 x 30 x 24 4910 2227
600 2.01 51 2493 3714 1250 380 72 x 36 x 36 3400 1542
900 2.39 61 3645 5430 1250 380 62 x 30 x 24 5170 2354
1200 2.72 69 4781 7122 1000 305 72 x 36 x 36 5310 2408
1500 2.97 75 5913 8808 1000 305 78 x 40 x 39 6520 2957
1800 3.30 84 7038 10484 1000 305 84 x 40 x 42 7850 3561
2100 3.54 90 8144 12131 1000 305 96 x 40 x 48 9340 4237
2400 3.78 96 9011 13410 750 230 96 x 40 x 48 7940 3600