1. General

This specification covers the design requirements and performance standards for the supply of optical fiber cables as described below.  The features described in this document are intended to provide information on the performance of 4SProducts optical cable and aid in handling and installation.

1.1    Cable Description

The Indoor Breakout cables contain 2 to 24 optical fibers; designed for applications where installation is required in air return areas without conduit. These cables provide low smoke and fire retardancy characteristics and are easily terminated.

1.2    Quality

To meet ISO 9000 standards.

1.3    Reliability

Both initial and periodic qualification testing are performed to assure the cable's performance and durability in the field environment.

To meet and/or exceed industry standards organizations such as Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA),  International Telecommunications Union (ITU), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

2. Cable Design

2.1 General

The design consists of individual components with a tight-buffered fiber and aramid yarn strength members within a flexible jacket.

 

 

2.1.1 Construction

Multiple breakout units are combined within one outer jacket. These fiber breakout are easily identified, separated and terminated with standard fiber optic connectors.

APPLICABLE SHEATH TYPES
SHEATH TYPE	PART No.
Distribution Tight-Buffer Riser Rated	FS-XXX*PRUnn

XXX	Denotes Fiber Count
*	Denotes Fiber Type
nn	Denotes Attenuation Values

 

2.2 Fiber Types

The following fiber types are available in this cable design.  Please refer to the appropriate fiber specification document for details on fiber design and performance.

APPLICABLE FIBER TYPES
FIBER TYPE	SPECIFICATION
Standard Single-Mode	G.652
Multi-Mode 62.5/125µm	G.651
Multi-Mode 52/125µm

2.3 Optical Fiber Color Code

The UV acrylate coated fibers are color coded with highly distinguishable, vibrant colors according to the following table.  All colors meet Munsell standards as specified in TIA-359 and TIA-598.

BUFFER TUBE COLOR CODE TUBE No. COLOR 01 Blue 02 Orange 03 Green 04 Brown 05 Slate 06 White 07 Red 08 Black 09 Yellow 10 Violet 11 Rose 12 Aqua 13 Blue - Black Dash 14 Orange - Black Dash 15 Green - Black Dash 16 Brown - Black Dash 17 Slate - Black Dash 18 White - Black Dash 19 Red - Black Dash 20 Black - Black Dash 21 Yellow - Black Dash 22 Violet - Black Dash 23 Rose - Black Dash 24 Aqua - Black Dash

2.4 Sub-Group Tubes

2.4 mm jacketed sub-unit tubes.

2.5 Central Strength Member

Epoxy/Glass Rod.

2.6 Overall Strength Member 

Aramid fiber yarns.

2.7 Cable Sheath

Flame-retardant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC):

• Yellow Jacket – Single-Mode fibers

• Orange Jacket – Multi-mode fibers

2.8 Cable Dimensions

 

INDOOR DISTRIBUTION CABLE DIMENSIONS
CABLE TYPE	FIBER COUNT	DIAMETER	WEIGHT
Tight-Buffer   Riser Rated - OFNR	02	7.0 mm (0.275 in)	40 Kg/km (27 lbs/kft)
	04	8.0 mm (0.315 in)	54 Kg/km (36 lbs/kft)
	06	9.6 mm (0.377 in)	74 Kg/km (50 lbs/kft)
	08	11.2 mm (0.440 in)	103 Kg/km (69 lbs/kft)
	10	12.7 mm (0.500 in)	146 Kg/km (98 lbs/kft)
	12	13.1 mm (0.514 in)	155 Kg/km (104 lbs/kft)
	18	15.0 mm (0.590 in)	176 Kg/km (118 lbs/kft)
	24	17.2 mm (0.678 in)	232 Kg/km (156 lbs/kft)

Above figures are nominal values; actual production dimensions and weights may deviate slightly from the indicated figures above

2.9 Markings

2.9.1 Cable Markings

 

The entire length of each cable is marked with the following items:

• 4SProduct

• Year of Manufacture

• 4SProducts Part No.

• Fiber Count

• Sequential Length Markings in Meters

• Telephone Handset Symbol

All length markings are placed at one meter intervals.  The actual cable length will be within ±3% of the marked length.  All markings are in indented in permanent white characters.  If remarking is required, yellow markings are used to correct the error in the original markings.

All cable text and markings are in the English language as follows;

 

2.9.2 Tape Markings

 

Non-Hydroscopic tape inside cable will contain the following markings in no more than 50cm distances.

• Month / Year of Manufacture

• Purchase Order number

2.9.3 Reel Markings

 

The text on the reels is to be printed as follows:

• 4SProducts Logo

• 4SProducts Wordmark

• Cable Type

• Fiber Count

• Marking Showing Side to Unreel Cable

All reels will be painted in 072 royal blue and markings shall be in white.

All reels will contain a securely fastened metal plate with the following information:

• Order Number

• Drum Number

• Reel Gross Weight (kg)

• Reel Net Weight  (kg)

• Reel Cable Length (Meters)