Product Information

Specification

72 Fiber 12 Strand 88 Series Aerial Messenger Gel Filled Waterblock Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cable

Allowable Ampacity for 72 Fiber 12 Strand 88 Series Aerial Messenger Gel Filled Waterblock Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cable: 100 Amps

Applications:

Aerial

Also known as:

Fiber Optic Cable, Loose Tube Cable, Aerial Messenger Cable, 88-Series Cable, Fiber Cable, Aerial Cable

Scope:

This document establishes the specification requirements for an aerial self-supporting dry block fiber optic cable in a gel filled loose buffer tube with a steel messenger.

Cable Construction Details:

•Buffer Tube:
High Modulus Polymeric Material

•Loose Tube/Fiber Color Code:
As per TIA/EIA-598 standard or per customer requirement

•Filling Compound:
Non-toxic dermatological safe antioxidant hydrocarbon based gel

•Dielectric Central Strength Member:
Epoxy Glass Rod (up-coated as required per construction)

•Cable core:
The cable elements with water swellable yarns are stranded around the CSM, using reverse oscillation.

•Moisture Resistance:
A water blocking tape is applied over the cabled core with a 25% nominal overlap

•Cable Strength:
Circumferential strength members are placed over the water blocking tape and under the outer sheath.

•Overall Sheath:
UV Resistant Polyethylene

•Messenger:

Breaking Strength: 6600 lbs
UV Resistant Polyethylene Web: 0.080 x 0.100 in.

Applicable Documents:

-TIA/EIA FOTP Standards 455
-Color Coding of Fiber Optic Cables TIA/EIA-598
-RUS 1755.900
-GR-20-CORE
-Compliant with ANSI/TIA-568-C.3 standard

Specification:

Number of Fiber: 72
Number of Fibers Per Sub Unit: 12
Cable O.D: 0.447 x 0.912 in
Dimension: 2.50 mm (0.098 in.), nominal
Nominal O.D: 0.245 in
Temperature Rating: Operation : -40°C to +70°C Installation : -40°C to +55°C Storage : -50°C to +70°C
Weight: 214 lbs/1000ft
Part Number: 88-072-XXX-EXSLWN

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