Product Information

Specification

12 Fiber 6 Strand 88 Series Aerial Messenger Gel Filled Waterblock Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cable

Allowable Ampacity for 12 Fiber 6 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: 12
Number of Fibers Per Sub Unit: 6
Cable O.D: 0.424 x 0.889 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: 204 lbs/1000ft
Part Number: 88-012-XXX-EXSFWN

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