Drop Cable (2 to 6F) Suitable for Outdoor Application
Applications
- Drop cable suitable for outdoor application
- Suitable for introducing fibre into the building
Cable Construction
- 2, 4, 6 No of Single Mode Fibre – G.652D
- Strength Member – ARP Rods
- UV Stabilized HDPE Sheath, black
- Supporting FRP Rod / Steel WIre
Mechanical Characteristics
Temperature Range (IEC 60794-1-2-F1)
Laying & Installation -10°C to +50°C
Operation -20°C to +60°C
Cable Bending Radius (IEC 60794-1-2-E11A)
During Installation 20D, D=Cable Diameter
Installed 15D, D=Cable Diameter
Tensile Force (IEC 60794-1-2-E1)
Installation 1000 N
Installed 500 N
Variants*
**Strength member can be Steel or FRP/ARP
*These are general characteristics; customized designs are available as per requirement
UNITUBE DESIGN
Fibre Count | Diameter (mm) (Nominal) | Weight (kg/km) | Tensile Strength
/Installation |
Tensile Strength
/Installed |
2 to 6 F | 6.8 * 3.0 | 20 | 1000 | 500 |
Drum Length
1000 meters ± 5%
Cable Sheath Marking
Cable sheath shall be marked in white colour with inkjet printing. Marking details can be customized. Below mentioned details are generally marked on the cable sheath.
Drum Number, Telephone Symbol, Laser Symbol, Number of Fibres, Manufacturer’s Name, Sequential Length Marking
Cable Drum Packing
Every length will be delivered on non-returnable wooden drums. Generally the cable drum flange will be marked with following.
- Arrow showing rolling direction of the drum.
- Manufacturer’s name
- Number of fibres
- Cable length in meters
- Drum Number
- Net & gross weight
- Customer’s name & destination
Both ends of the cable shall be sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture during transportation and storage, physical damage.