Multicom Armored Specs - M

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
ARMORED
FIBER OPTIC CABLE
MARMLTxxxSM
Multicom Fiber Optic Armored Cable - MARMLTxxxSM
1. GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
This listed specification covers the design requirements and performance standard for the supply of
optical fiber cable in the industry. It also includes Multicom’s premium designed cable with optical,
mechanical and geometrical characteristics.
1.2 CABLE DESCRIPTION
Multicom cable possesses high tensile strength and flexibility in compact cable sizes. At the same
time, it provides excellent optical transmission and physical performance.
1.3 QUALITY
Excellent quality control is achieved through intense in-house quality check and stringent audit
acceptance by ISO 9001.
1.4 RELIABILITY
Initial and periodic product qualification tests for performance and durability are performed rigorously
to ensure product reliability.
1.5 REFERENCE
MULTICOM c a b l e is designed, manufactured and tested according to international standards

as follows:
IEC 60793-1 Optical fiber Part 1: Generic specifications

IEC 60793-2 Optical fiber Part 2: Product specifications
Outdoor cables- family specification for duct and directly buried optical
IEC 60794-3-10
telecommunication cable
ITU-T G.650 Definition and test methods for the relevant parameters of single-mode fibers
ITU-T G.652 Characteristics of a single-mode optical fiber and cable
EIA/TIA 598 Color code of fiber optic cables
2. OPTICAL FIBER
The optical fiber is made of high pure silica and germanium doped silica. UV curable acrylate material
is applied over fiber cladding as optical fiber primary protective coating. The detail data of optical fiber
performance are shown in the following table.
Specifications
Category Description
Before cabling After cabling
Attenuation @1310 nm ≤0.34 dB/km ≤0.36 dB/km
Attenuation @1550 nm ≤0.20 dB/km ≤0.22 dB/km
Zero Dispersion Wavelength 1300~1324 nm
Zero Dispersion Slope ≤0.092 ps/nm2∙km

Optical
PMD (Polarization Mode Dispersion) ≤0.2 ps/√km
Specifications
Cable Cutoff Wavelength (λcc) ≤1260 nm
Macro bending Loss
(100 turns; Ф50 mm) @1550 nm ≤ 0.05 dB
(100 turns; Ф50 mm) @1625 nm ≤ 0.10 dB
Mode Field Diameter @1310 nm 9.2±0.4μm
Cladding Diameter 125 ±1μm

Dimensional
Core/clad concentricity error ≤0.6μm
Specifications
Cladding Non-Circularity ≤1.0%
Mechanical
Proof stress ≥0.69Gpa
Specifications
3. CABLE STRUCTURE
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Picture is only for reference 8
Technical Characteristics Construction：
 The unique extruding technology 1. Outer sheath (PE)
provides the fibers in the tube with good 2. Corrugated steel tape
flexibility and bending endurance 3. Water blocking tape
 The unique fiber excess length control 4. Loose tube, fiber and water blocking yarn
method provides the cable with excellent 5. Central strength member (FRP or Coated FRP)
mechanical and environmental properties 6. Water blocking yarn
 Multiple water blocking material filling 7. Strength member (Glass yarns)
provides dual water blocking function 8. Rip cord
 Provide good tension performance
Dimension and Properties

Fiber count (G.652D) 12 24 48 72 96
No of loose tube / filler 1/5 2/4 4/2 6/0 8/0
Fiber No. per tube 12

Loose tube diameter 2.5±0.2mm
Physical Cable OD 12.5mm5% 14.2mm5%

Cable weight 144kg/km15% 178kg/km15%
Operation temperature range -60 deg C to + 70 deg C
Installation temperature range -30 deg C to + 60 deg C
Transport and storage temperature range -40 deg C to + 75 deg C
Max. tensile load Short term: 2700N, long term: 800N
Crush resistance 2200 N/10cm
Mechanical
Minimal installation bending radius 15 x OD
Minimal operation bending radius 10 x OD
Color code scheme:
Fiber color blue orange green brown gray white red black yellow violet pink aqua
Tube color blue orange green brown gray white red black / / / /
4. TEST REQUIREMENTS
Approved by various professional optical and communication product institution, MULTICOM also
conducts various in-house testing. MULTICOM possess the technology to keep its fiber attenuation
loss within Industry Standards.
The cable is in accordance with applicable standard of cable and requirement of customer. The
following test items are carried out according to corresponding reference.
Routine tests of optical fiber
Mode field diameter IEC 60793-1-45
Mode field Core/clad concentricity IEC 60793-1-20
Cladding diameter IEC 60793-1-20
Cladding non-circularity IEC 60793-1-20
Attenuation coefficient IEC 60793-1-40
Chromatic dispersion IEC 60793-1-42
Cable cut-off wavelength IEC 60793-1-44

TEST LIST
4.1 Tension Loading Test
Test Standard IEC 60794-1-2 E1

Sample length No less than 50 meters
Load Max. tension load
Duration time 1 minute
Fiber strain:≤0.60%
Test results Additional attenuation:≤0.1dB
No damage to outer jacket and inner elements
4.2 Crush/Compression Test

Load Crush load
Duration time 1minute
Test number 3
Additional attenuation:≤0.05dB after test
Test results
4.3 Impact Resistance Test

Impact energy 10J
Radius 300mm
Impact points 3
Impact number 1
Test result
4.4 Repeated Bending Test

Bending radius 15 X diameter of cable
Cycles 25 cycles
Test result No damage to outer jacket and inner elements
4.5 Torsion/Twist Test

Sample length 2m
Angles ±180 degree
cycles 5
Test result No damage to outer jacket and inner elements
4.6 Bend Test

Mandrel diameter 20 X diameter of cable
Turn number 4
Number of cycles 3
Test result
4.7 Temperature cycling Test
Test Standard IEC 60794-1-2 F1

Temperature step +20℃ →-60℃ →+70℃ →+20℃
Time per each step 12 hrs
Cycles 2
Test result Attenuation variation for reference value (the attenuation to be measured
before test at +20±3℃) ≤ 0.15 dB/km and is reversible during last cycle
4.8 Water penetration Test
Test Standard IEC 60794-1-2 F5

Height of water column 1m
Sample length 3m
Test time 24 hrs
Test result No water leakage from the opposite of the sample
5. PACKING AND DRUM
5.1 MULTICOM cables are coiled on bakelite, wooden or ironwood drum. During transportation, right
tools should be used to avoid damaging the package and to handle with ease. Cables should be
protected from moisture; kept away from high temperature and fire sparks; protected from over
bending and crushing; protected from mechanical stress and damage.
Wooden strip seal
Wooden flange
Inner tub
Cable fixing point
Axle hole
Cable trough
5.2 The color of cable marking is white. (The printing shall be carried out at interval of 1 meter on the
outer sheath of cable) The inner end of cable is then sealed with heat shrinkable end cap to prevent
ingress of water and is made available for testing. The outer end of cable is equipped with heat
shrinkable end cap. Outer sheath marking legend can be changed according to user’s requests.
5.3 Outdoor cable packing

Bakelite, wooden or ironwood drum
Strong wooden batten protection

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

1.2 CABLE DESCRIPTION

MULTICOM c a b l e is designed, manufactured and tested according to international standards

IEC 60793-1 Optical fiber Part 1: Generic specifications

Attenuation @1310 nm ≤0.34 dB/km ≤0.36 dB/km

Attenuation @1550 nm ≤0.20 dB/km ≤0.22 dB/km

Zero Dispersion Wavelength 1300~1324 nm

Zero Dispersion Slope ≤0.092 ps/nm2∙km

Mode Field Diameter @1310 nm 9.2±0.4μm

Cladding Diameter 125 ±1μm

Dimension and Properties

Fiber No. per tube 12

Physical Cable OD 12.5mm5% 14.2mm5%

Color code scheme:

Routine tests of optical fiber

Mode field diameter IEC 60793-1-45

Mode field Core/clad concentricity IEC 60793-1-20

Cladding diameter IEC 60793-1-20

Cladding non-circularity IEC 60793-1-20

Attenuation coefficient IEC 60793-1-40

Chromatic dispersion IEC 60793-1-42

Cable cut-off wavelength IEC 60793-1-44

Test Standard IEC 60794-1-2 E1

4.2 Crush/Compression Test

Test Standard IEC 60794-1-2 E3

4.3 Impact Resistance Test

Test Standard IEC 60794-1-2 E4

4.4 Repeated Bending Test

Test Standard IEC 60794-1-2 E6

Test Standard IEC 60794-1-2 E7

4.6 Bend Test

Test Standard IEC 60794-1-2 E11

4.7 Temperature cycling Test

Test Standard IEC 60794-1-2 F1

4.8 Water penetration Test

Test Standard IEC 60794-1-2 F5

Wooden strip seal

5.3 Outdoor cable packing

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