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Fiber Optic Cables
Product Catalog 2022
Table of Contents
Fiber Optic Cables

Overview CPR Classified Products 4

Indoor Cables for Connector Termination 6

Gel-free Loose Tube Installation Cables 18

Standard Duct Cables 30

Intensified Duct Cables 44

Corrugated Steel Tape Armored Cables 60

Aerial Drop & Façade Cables 84

Micro Cables for blowing-in 98

Fire Resistant Cables 108

Explanations 120
Singlemode Fiber Specification 122
Multimode Fiber Specification 124
Cable Family Code 126
DIN VDE 0888 Cable Code 127
Sheat Materials Installation Cables 128
Color Codes Installation Cables 129
CPR Installation Cables 130

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Overview CPR Classified Products
At one glance

CPR Classification – B2ca CPR Classification – Dca

Product Description Cable Type Product Name Fiber Count CPR Classification DoP No° Page Product Description Cable Type Product Name Fiber Count CPR Classification DoP No° Page

Gel-free Indoor Cable CLT IFEF FiRis 4 - 24 B2ca-s1a,d0,a1 D9082 22 Universal Cable CLT UT1EF 4 - 12 Dca-s2,d1,a1 D9012 32

Gel-free Intensified Rodent Universal Cable CLT UX1EF 12 - 24 Dca-s2,d1,a1 D9027 32


SLT UTd6x2,3GF FiRis 04.12 48 B2ca-s1a,d0,a1 D9093 26
Protected Universal Cable
Intensified Rodent Protected Universal
CLT UT1GF 4 - 12 Dca-s2,d1,a1 D9013 46
Steel Tape Armored Doulbe Cable
CLT UX1EFCF FiRis 4 - 24 B2ca-s1a,d0,a1 D9033 66
Sheathed Cable
Intensified Rodent Protected Universal
CLT UX1GF 12 - 24 Dca-s2,d1,a1 D9031 46
Fire Resistant - Steel Tape Cable
CLT QX1EFCF FiRis 4 - 24 B2ca-s1,d0,a1 D9045 116
Armored Double Sheathed Cable
Steel Tape Armored Universal Cable CLT UX1ECF 4 - 24 Dca-s2,d2,a1 D9026 64

Fire Resistant - Non Armored,


CLT QT1GF 4 - 12 Dca-s1,d1,a1 D9004 110
Intensified Rodent Protected Cable

Fire Resistant - Non Armored,


CLT QX1GF 12 - 24 Dca-s2,d1,a1 D9008 110
Intensified Rodent Protected Cable

Gel-free FTTH Mini Loose Tube


CLT IFAF 02 - 04 Dca-s2,d0,a1 D9087 20
Indoor Drop Cable

CPR Classification – Cca CPR Classification – Eca

Product Description Cable Type Product Name Fiber Count CPR Classification DoP No° Page Product Description Cable Type Product Name Fiber Count CPR Classification DoP No° Page

Gel-free Intensified Rodent Universal Cable SLT UT6x1,7F 24 - 72 Eca D9020 34


CLT UTd1GF FiRis 4 - 12 Cca-s1a,d0,a1 D9088 24
Protected Universal Cable
Universal Cable SLT UT8x1,7F 84 - 96 Eca D9024 34
Gel-free Intensified Rodent
SLT UTd6x2,3GF FiRis 12 - 72 Cca-s2,d1,a1 D9089 28 Universal Cable SLT UT3x1,7F 108 - 144 Eca D9014 34
Protected Universal Cable

Gel-free Intensified Rodent Universal Cable SLT UT9x1,7F 156 - 216 Eca D9051 34
SLT UTd8x2,3GF FiRis 84 - 96 Cca-s2,d1,a1 D9090 28
Protected Universal Cable Universal Cable SLT UX3x2,3EF 12 x 24f = 288 Eca D9077 36
Gel-free Intensified Rodent Universal Cable SLT UX9x2,3EF 18 x 24f = 432 Eca D9078 36
SLT UTd3x2,3GF FiRis 108 - 144 Cca-s2,d1,a1 D9091 28
Protected Universal Cable
Intensified Rodent Protected
Fire Resistant - Steel Tape SLT UT6x1,7GF 24 - 72 Eca D9021 48
CLT QX1ECF FiRis 4 - 24 Cca-s1,d0,a1 D9044 114 Universal Cable
Armored Single Sheathed Cable
Intensified Rodent Protected
SLT UT8x1,7GF 84 - 96 Eca D9025 48
Aerial drop & Façade Cables MiniCore UAF250FiRis 02 - 12 Cca-s2,d0,a1 D9084 86 Universal Cable

Intensified Rodent Protected


Aerial drop & Façade Cables MiniCore UAF1000FiRis 02 - 12 Cca-s2,d0,a1 D9085 88 SLT UT3x1,7GF 108 - 144 Eca D9015 48
Universal Cable

Intensified Rodent Protected


SLT UT9x1,7GF 156 - 216 Eca D9052 48
Universal Cable

Intensified Rodent Protected


SLT UX3x2,3GF 12 x 24f = 288 Eca D9079 50
Universal Cable

Intensified Rodent Protected


SLT UX9x2,3GF 18 x 24f = 432 Eca D9080 50
Universal Cable

Corrugated Steel Tape Armored Cable SLT UT6x1,7EFCF 24 - 72 Eca D9019 70

Corrugated Steel Tape Armored Cable SLT UT8x1,7EFCF 84 - 96 Eca D9023 70

Corrugated Steel Tape Armored Cable SLT UT3x1,7EFCF 108 - 144 Eca D9049 70

Corrugated Steel Tape Armored Cable SLT UT9x1,7EFCF 156 - 216 Eca D9050 70

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Indoor Cables for Connector Termination
Overview

Simlpex Tensile Crush Temperatur


Cable Sheath Fiber Buffer Ø Cable Ø Cable Weight CPR Warranty
Cable Type Cable Family Page Application Cord Ø Performance Performance Range in DoP Number
Material Count [µm] [ mm] [kg / km] Classification Classification
[ mm] Short [N] Short [N/100 mm] Operation

Semi-tight buffered tube Ø 0.9 mm IB9e 8 indoor FRLSZH 1 900 1.0 50 50 -10 °C ÷ +60 °C n.a. n.a. product warranty

030.6817_M

Tight buffered tube Ø 0.9 mm IB9t 10 indoor FRLSZH 1 900 1.0 50 50 -25 °C ÷ +70 °C n.a. n.a. product warranty

030.6830_E

Simplex Cord IB9t1AF2,0 12 indoor FRLSZH 1 900 2.0 4.0 200 500 -25 °C ÷ +70 °C n.a. n.a. product warranty

IB9t1AF3,0 12 indoor FRLSZH 1 900 3.0 9.0 400 500 -25 °C ÷ +70 °C product warranty

030.6839_C

Duplex fig.8 Cord IB9t2AF2x2,0 14 indoor FRLSZH 2 900 2.0 4.2 9.0 2x 200 1000 -25 °C ÷ +70 °C n.a. n.a. product warranty

IB9t2AF2x2,7 14 indoor FRLSZH 2 900 2.7 5.6 15.0 2x 300 1000 -25 °C ÷ +70 °C n.a. n.a. product warranty

030.6800_D

MiniCore Multifiber Harness Cable IAF250 FiRis 16 indoor FRLSZH 12 3.0 8.0 250 500 -10 °C ÷ +60 °C Cca-s2,d0,a1 D9075 product warranty

IAF400 FiRis 16 indoor FRLSZH 24 3.6 10.0 400 500 -10 °C ÷ +60 °C Cca-s2,d0,a1 D9076 product warranty

030.6414.B

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Semi-tight buffered tube Ø 0.9 mm

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance IEC 60794-1-21:E1 50 N (short term) Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 150 N / 100 mm
short term no damage

Kink resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E10 d=30 x buffer diameter no kinking

030.6817_M / similar product Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=10 mm, 6 turns, 10 cycles
no damage

General Description
Semi-tight buffered fiber for direct connector termination to be used as Pigtail assembly for fusion or mechanical splicing. The buffered
tube can be stripped off more than 150 cm in one piece. The buffer and the fiber coating are kept in the same color for easy identification
even though the buffer is stripped off on longer length. Climatic Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F12 - 10 °C ÷ + 60 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB @ 1550 nm


Construction and Dimension Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

Cable family code IB9e * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Cable outer diameter 900 µm

Cable weight 0.96 kg / km

Outer sheath material FRLSZH Fire Properties


DIN / VDE Code J-VH Test Value / Value Range Test Method
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Thermal load 0.02  MJ / m
* other put-up length available on special request 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

Order Information

Buffer Color OM1 OM2 OM3 OM4 OM5 G.657.A1 *

Red R861315 R864937 R866470 R865594

Green R861316 R864938 R866471 R865595

Blue R866482 R861317 R864939 R866472 R865596

Yellow R861318 R864940 R866473 R865597

White R861319 R864941 R866474 R865598

Gray R861320 R864942 R866475 R865599

Violet R861321 R864943 R866476 R865600

Brown R861322 R864944 R866477 R865601

Orange R866483 R861323 R864945 R866478 R865602

Black R861324 R865591 R866479 R865603

Turquoise R861325 R865592 R866480 R865604

Pink R864936 R865593 R866481 R865605

8 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 9
Tight buffered tube Ø 0.9 mm

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance IEC 60794-1-21:E1 50 N (short term) Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 150 N / 100 mm
short term no damage

Kink resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E10 d=30 x buffer diameter no kinking

030.6830_E / similar product Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=10 mm, 6 turns, 10 cycles
no damage

General Description
Tight buffered fiber for direct connector termination to be used as Pigtail assembly for fusion or mechanical splicing. The buffer is kept
in color, whereas the fiber respectively its cladding is natural. The buffered tube can be stripped up to 50 mm in one piece.
Climatic Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Construction and Dimension
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F12 - 25 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB @ 1550nm
Cable family code IB9t
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Cable outer diameter 900 µm
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Cable weight 0.96 kg / km

Outer sheath material FRLSZH

DIN / VDE Code J-VH

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %


Fire Properties
Test Value / Value Range Test Method
* other put-up length available on special request
Thermal load 0.02 MJ / m

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform


Order Information

Buffer Color OM1 OM2 OM3 OM4 OM5 G.657.A1 * G.657.A2 **

Blue R866520

Orange R866521

Turquoise R866522

Heather Violet R866523

Lime Green R866525

Yellow R865610 R866526

* R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber.
10 ** R&M‘s G.657.A2/B2 singlemode fiber remains compatible and compliant with ITU-T recommendation G.652.D. 11
Simplex Cord

Mechanical Data

Test Test Method IB9t1AF2,0 IB9t1AF3,0 Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 200 N 400 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 500 N / 100 mm
short term no damage

030.6839_C / similar product Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 1 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=12,5 mm
no damage

General Description Kink resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E10 d=20 x cable diameter no kinking
Non-metallic Simplex cable for direct connector assembly featuring high flexibility and tight bending radii. Tight buffered fiber design Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
with a standard strippability up to 50 mm in one piece. Suitable for any indoor application such as Patch Cord Cable for data centers, Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=60 mm, 6 turns, 10 cycles
no damage
drop cable installations or data cable in distribution centers.

Construction and Dimension Climatic Data


Cable family code IB9t1AF2,0 IB9t1AF3,0 Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Cable outer diameter 2.0 mm 3.0 mm Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F12 - 25 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB

Cable weight 4 kg / km 9 kg / km Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

Outer sheath material FRLSZH * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

OM2 OM3 OM4 OM5 Singlemode


Sheath color
orange turquoise heather-violet lime-green yellow

Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black


Fire Properties
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, G.657.A2, OM3, OM4, OM5)
Test IB9t1AF2,0 IB9t1AF3,0 Test Method
DIN / VDE Code J-V(ZN)H

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Thermal load 0.12 MJ / m 0.19 MJ / m

* other put-up length available on special request Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2

Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-25

Smoke density Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

Order Information Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass IEC 60754-2

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform


Cord Type OM3 OM4 OM5 G.657.A1 * G.657.A2 **
1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
Ø 2.0 mm - IB9t1AF2,0 866484 866485 866486 866487 866488

Ø 3.0 mm - IB9t1AF3,0 866494 866495 866496 866497 866498

other fiber types available on request

* R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber.
12 ** R&M‘s G.657.A2/B2 singlemode fiber remains compatible and compliant with ITU-T recommendation G.652.D. 13
Duplex fig.8 Cord

Mechanical Data

Test Test Method IB9t2AF2x2,0 IB9t2AF2x2,7 Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2 x 200 N 2 x 300 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
short term no damage

030.6800_D / similar product Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 1  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=12,5 mm
no damage

General Description Kink resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E10 d=20 x single cord diameter no kinking
Non-metallic Duplex cable in a figure 8 design also known as Zip Cord made for direct connector assembly featuring high flexibility and Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
tight bending radii. Tight buffered fiber design with a standard strippability up to 50 mm in one piece. Suitable for any indoor application Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=60 mm, 6 turns, 10 cycles
no damage
such as Patch Cord Cable for data centers, drop cable installations or data cable in distribution centers.

Construction and Dimension Climatic Data

Cable family code IB9t2AF2x2,0 IB9t2AF2x2,7 Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Cable outer diameter 2.0 x 4.2 mm 2.7 x 5.6 mm Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F12 - 25 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB

Cable weight 9 kg / km 15 kg / km Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

Outer sheath material FRLSZH * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

OM2 OM3 OM4 OM5 Singlemode


Sheath color
orange turquoise heather-violet lime-green yellow

Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black


Fire Properties
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, G.657.A2, OM3, OM4, OM5)
Test IB9t2AF2x2,0 IB9t2AF2x2,7 Test Method
DIN / VDE Code J-V(ZN)H

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Thermal load 0.23 MJ / m 0.37 MJ / m

* other put-up length available on special request Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2

Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-25

Smoke density Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

Order Information Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass IEC 60754-2

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform


Cord Type OM3 OM4 OM5 G.657.A1 * G.657.A2 **
1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
Ø 2 x 2.0  mm - IB9t2AF2x2,0 866499 866500 866501 866502 866503

Ø 2 x 2.7  mm - IB9t2AF2x2,7 866504 866505 866506 866507 866508

other fiber types available on request

* R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber.
14 ** R&M‘s G.657.A2/B2 singlemode fiber remains compatible and compliant with ITU-T recommendation G.652.D. 15
MiniCore Multifiber Harness Cable

Mechanical Data

Test Test Method IAF250 FiRis IAF400 FiRis Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 250 N 400 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 300 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

030.6414.B / similar product Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 500 N / 100 mm
short term no damage

General Description Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 1 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=12,5 mm
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
MiniCore cables are non-metallic multifiber harness cables and are designed for direct assembly of MPO / MTP® connectors or on no damage
dividers to fan-out to standard simplex or duplex connectors. The cable includes strain relief made from aramid yarn and a maximum of Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180 °, 10 cycles, F= 20 N no damage
12 fibers (IAF250 FiRis), respectively 24 fibers (IAF400 FiRis) and its outer sheath is constructed for indoor installations.
Kink resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E10 d=20 x cable diameter no kinking

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=15 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Construction and Dimension
Cable family code IAF250 FiRis IAF400 FiRis

Fiber count 12 24
Climatic Data
Outer sheath thickness 0.55 mm 0.55 mm
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Cable outer diameter 3.0 mm 3.6 mm
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F12 - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Cable weight 8 kg / km 10 kg / km
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Outer sheath material FRLSZH Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C in service
- 25 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
OM2 OM3 OM4 OM5 Singlemode
Sheath color
orange turquoise heather-violet lime-green yellow Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4, OM5) and OM2 fibers

1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink
(ring-marked) Fire Properties
DIN / VDE Code J-(ZN)H Test IAF250 FiRis IAF400 FiRis Test Method
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %
Thermal load 0.25 MJ / m 0.28 MJ / m
* other put-up length available on special request
Euro classification to CPR Cca-s2,d0,a1 Cca-s2,d0,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Declaration of performance number D9075 D9076

Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2


Order Information
Smoke density Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
Cord Type OM3 OM4 OM5 G.657.A2 * Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass IEC 60754-2
12 fiber cable - IAF250 FiRis 866567 866568 866569 866570 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
24 fiber cable - IAF400 FiRis 866571 866572 866573 866574 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
other fiber types available on request

16 * R&M‘s G.657.A2/B2 singlemode fiber remains compatible and compliant with ITU-T recommendation G.652.D. 17
Gel-free Loose Tube Installation Cables
Overview

Loose Tensile Crush Temperatur


Cable Sheath Fiber Loose Tube Ø Cable Ø Cable Weight CPR Warranty
Cable Type Cable Family Page Application Tube Performance Performance Range in DoP Number
Material Count [ mm] [ mm] [kg / km] Classification Classification
Count Short [N] Short [N/100 mm] Operation

FTTH Mini Loose Tube Indoor


IFAF 20 indoor FRLSZH 4 1 1.2 2.3 5.5 200 400 -10 °C ÷ +60 °C Dca-s2,d0,a1 D9087 R&Mfreenet
Drop Cable

030.7257.C

Central Loose Tube – Indoor Cable –


IFEF FiRis 22 indoor FRLSZH 24 1 2.4 5.4 32.0 1000 1000 -20 °C ÷ +60 °C B2ca-s1a,d0,a1 D9082 R&Mfreenet
B2ca graded

030.6309.D

Central Loose Tube – Universal


UTd1GF FiRis 24 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 12 1 2.8 6.8 32.0 2000 4000 -25 °C ÷ +70 °C Cca-s1a,d0,a1 D9088 R&Mfreenet
Cable – Cca graded

030.7220.C

Stranded Loose Tube – Universal UTd6x2,3GF FiRis


26 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 48 4 2.3 10.6 120.0 4000 4000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C B2ca-s1a,d0,a1 D9093 R&Mfreenet
Cable - B2ca graded 04.12

030.7270.E

Stranded Loose Tube – Universal


UTd6x2,3GF FiRis 28 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 72 6 2.3 10.6 120.0 4000 4000 -40 °C to +70 °C Cca-s2,d1,a1 D9089 R&Mfreenet
Cable – Cca graded

UTd8x2,3GF FiRis 28 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 96 8 2.3 12.5 155.0 5000 4000 -40 °C to +70 °C Cca-s2,d1,a1 D9090 R&Mfreenet

UTd3x2,3GF FiRis 28 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 144 12 2.3 15.3 240.0 6000 4000 -40 °C to +70 °C Cca-s2,d1,a1 D9091 R&Mfreenet

030.7270.G

18 19
FTTH Mini Loose Tube Indoor Drop Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 200 N (5 min) Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 400 N / 100 mm (15 min)
long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
030.7257.C / similar product short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 3 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=12.5 mm
General Description no damage
FTTH mini loose tube cable for up to a maximum of 4 fibers with an outer diamter of only 2.3 mm. Non-metallic, gel-free (dry) and Kink resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E10 d=4 x cable diameter no kinking
suitable for any indoor installation in ducts or direct surface mounting.
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Construction and Dimension Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Cable family code IFAF Minimum bend radius –
35 mm
in service
Loose tube diameter 1.15 mm
Minimum bend radius –
Fiber count per tube 4 45 mm
during installation
Outer sheath thickness 0.35 mm

Cable outer diameter 2.3 mm

Cable weight 5.5 kg / km


Climatic Data
Outer sheath material FRLSZH
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber types available Bend insensitive singlemode fiber G.657.A2
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-4.: red, green, blue, yellow Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C in service
DIN / VDE Code J-B(ZN)H - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C in storage & transport

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

* other put-up length available on special request * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Order Information Fire Properties


Test Value / Value Range Test Method
Cable Family Fiber Count G.657.A2 *
Thermal load 0.11 MJ / m
2 873755
IFAF Euro classification to CPR Dca-s2,d0,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6
4 873756
Declaration of performance number D9187
other fiber types available on request
Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass IEC 60332-1-2

Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass IEC 60332-3-25

Smoke density Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

Halogen free, acid gases Pass IEC 60754-2

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

20 * R&M‘s G.657.A2/B2 singlemode fiber remains compatible and compliant with ITU-T recommendation G.652.D 21
Central Loose Tube – Indoor Cable - B2ca graded

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1000 N (5 min.) Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 500 N / 100 mm (15 min)
long term no damage
    

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
030.6309.D / similar product short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 5  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=12,5 mm
General Description no damage
Rodent protected, non-metallic and dry central loose tube cable for up to a maximum of 24 fibers for indoor duct installation. Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles, F= 20 N no damage

Kink resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E10 d=20 x cable diameter no kinking

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Construction and Dimension Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A R=20 x cable diameter, 6 turns, 10 cycles
no damage
Cable family code IFEF FiRis Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=10 x cable diameter, 25 cycles, m = 4 kg no damage
Loose tube diameter 2.4 mm Minimum bend radius –
85 mm
in service
Fiber count per tube 24
Minimum bend radius –
Outer sheath thickness 0.9 mm 110 mm
during installation
Cable outer diameter 5.4 mm

Cable weight 32 kg / km

Outer sheath material FRLSZH


Climatic Data
OM2 OM3 OM4 OM5 Singlemode
Sheath color
orange turquoise heather-violet lime-green yellow Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode G.657.A1, OM2, OM3, OM4 and OM5 fibers - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C in service
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
- 25 °C ÷ + 60 °C in storage & transport
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink
(ring-marked) Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
DIN / VDE Code J-B(ZN)H wbg * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %


* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
Test Value / Value Range Test Method
Order Information Thermal load 0.48 MJ / m

Cable Family Fiber Count OM2 OM3 OM4 OM5 G.657.A1 * Euro classification to CPR B2ca-s1a,d0,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6

4 857768 857774 857780 857786 857792 Declaration of performance number D9082

6 857769 857775 857781 857787 857793 Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass IEC 60332-1-2

8 857770 857776 857782 857788 857794 Smoke density Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
IFEF FiRis
12 857771 857777 857783 857789 857795 Halogen free, acid gases Pass IEC 60754-2

16 857772 857778 857784 857790 857796 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

24 857773 857779 857785 857791 857797 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

22 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 23
Central Loose Tube – Universal Cable – Cca graded

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N / 100 mm
030.7220.C / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 4000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Central loose tube cable (CLT) for up to a maximum of 12 fibers. Non-metallic, “intensified” rodent protected (IRP), gel-free (dry) and Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
longitudinal water tight for indoor or outdoor duct installation (universal-use). Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code UTd1GF FiRis
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=10 x cable diameter, 25 cycles, m = 4 kg no damage
Loose tube diameter 2.8 mm
Minimum bend radius –
Fiber count per tube 12 100 mm
in service
Outer sheath thickness 1.2 mm
Minimum bend radius –
140 mm
Cable outer diameter 6.8 mm during installation

Cable weight 32 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH

OM3 OM4 OM5 Singlemode Climatic Data


Sheath color
turquoise heather-violet lime-green yellow
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4, OM5)
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
DIN / VDE Code U-BQ(BN)H wbg - 25 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage

* other put-up length available on special request Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Order Information
Fire Properties
Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 OM5 G.657.A1 *
Test Value / Value Range Test Method
4 870412 870416 870420 870424
Thermal load 0.63 MJ / m
6 870413 870417 870421 870425
UTd1GF FiRis Euro classification to CPR Cca-s1a,d0,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6
8 870414 870418 870422 870426
Declaration of performance number D9088
12 870415 870419 870423 870427
Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass IEC 60332-1-2
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request
Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass IEC 60332-3-22

Smoke density Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

Halogen free, acid gases Pass IEC 60754-2

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

24 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 25
Stranded Loose Tube – Universal Cable – B2ca graded

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2200 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 4000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N / 100 mm
030.7270.D / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 4000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
6-way stranded loose tube cable (SLT) equipped with 48 fibers. Non-metallic, improved rodent protected (IRP), gel-free (dry) and Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
longitudinal water tight for indoor or outdoor duct installation (universal-use). The cable construction is specifically designed to meet Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage
the CPR fire rating of B2ca.
Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage
Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code UTd6x2,3GF FiRis 04.12
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm
Minimum bend radius –
Fiber count per tube 12 160 mm
in service
Outer sheath thickness 1.4 mm
Minimum bend radius –
215 mm
Cable outer diameter 10.6 mm during installation

Cable weight 120 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH

OM3 OM4 OM5 Singlemode


Sheath color Climatic Data
turquoise heather-violet lime-green yellow
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4, OM5)
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers black - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C
  
in storage & transport

DIN / VDE Code U-BQ(BN)H wbg 4x2,3 Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, 1 m water height, 24 h no water leakage

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

* other put-up length available on special request * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Order Information Fire Properties


Test Value / Value Range Test Method
Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 *
Thermal load 1.8 MJ / m
UTd6x2,3GF FiRis 04.12 4 x 12 (48) 870468 873700
Euro classification to CPR B2ca-s1a,d0,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6
other fiber types available on request
Declaration of performance number D9093

Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass IEC 60332-1-2

Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass IEC 60332-3-22

Smoke density Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

Halogen free, acid gases Pass IEC 60754-2

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

26 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 27
Stranded Loose Tube – Universal Cable – Cca graded

Mechanical Data
UTd6x2,3GF UTd8x2,3GF UTd3x2,3GF
Test Test Method Acceptance Criteria *
FiRis FiRis FiRis

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2200 N 2500 N 3000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 4000 N 5000 N 6000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation
030.7270.C / similar product Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

General Description Crush resistance -


4000 N / 100 mm
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A
Stranded loose tube cable (SLT) for up to a maximum of 144 fibers. Non-metallic, “improved” rodent protected (IRP), gel-free (dry) and short term no damage
longitudinal water tight for indoor or outdoor duct installation (universal-use). Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180 °, 10 cycles no damage

Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code UTd6x2,3GF FiRis UTd8x2,3GF FiRis UTd3x2,3GF FiRis
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Maximum fiber count 72 96 144
Minimum bend radius –
230 mm
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 in service

Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 Minimum bend radius –


310 mm
during installation
Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm 2.3 mm 2.3 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.4 mm 1.4 mm 1.4 mm

Cable outer diameter 10.6 mm 12.5 mm 15.3 mm


Climatic Data
Cable weight 120 kg / km 155 kg / km 240 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
OM3 OM4 OM5 Singlemode
Sheath color - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
turquoise heather-violet lime-green yellow
Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4, OM5) Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, 1 m water height, 24 h no water leakage
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers black * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

DIN / VDE Code U-BQ(BN)H wbg nx2,3

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %


Fire Properties
* other put-up length available on special request
UTd6x2,3GF UTd8x2,3GF UTd3x2,3GF
Test Test Method
FiRis FiRis FiRis

Thermal load 2.0 MJ / m 2.2 MJ / m 3.5 MJ / m


Order Information Euro classification to CPR Cca-s2,d1,a1 Cca-s2,d1,a1 Cca-s2,d1,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 OM5 G.657.A1 * Declaration of performance number D9089 D9090 D9091

2 x 12 (24) 873735 870469 873739 873701 Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2

UTd6x2,3GF FiRis 4 x 12 (48) 873736 870470 873740 873732 Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22

6 x 12 (72) 873737 873698 873741 873733 Smoke density Pass Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

UTd8x2,3GF FiRis 8 x 12 (96) 878469 Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass Pass IEC 60754-2

UTd3x2,3GF FiRis 12 x 12 (144) 873738 873699 873742 873734 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

28 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 29
Standard Duct Cables
Overview

Loose Tensile Crush Temperatur


Cable Sheath Fiber Loose Tube Ø Cable Ø Cable Weight CPR Warranty
Cable Type Cable Family Page Application Tube Performance Performance Range in DoP Number
Material Count [ mm] [ mm] [kg / km] Classification Classification
Count Short [N] Short [N/100 mm] Operation

Central Loose Tube –


UT1EF 32 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 12 1 2.3 5.2 33.0 1000 2000 -30 °C ÷ +70 °C Dca-s2,d1,a1 D9012 R&Mfreenet
Universal Cable

UX1EF 32 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 24 1 3.0 5.8 41.0 1000 2000 -30 °C ÷ +70 °C Dca-s2,d1,a1 D9027 R&Mfreenet

030.6308.B

Stranded Loose Tube –


UT6x1,7F 34 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 72 6 1.7 7.8 70.0 2000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Eca D9020 R&Mfreenet
Universal Cable

UT8x1,7F 34 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 96 8 1.7 9.5 90.0 2000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Eca D9024 R&Mfreenet

UT3x1,7F 34 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 144 12 1.7 11.7 130.0 2000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Eca D9014 R&Mfreenet

UT9x1,7F 34 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 216 18 1.7 11.8 135.0 2000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Eca D9051 R&Mfreenet

030.6399.B

Stranded Loose Tube – 24 Fiber


UX3x2,3EF 36 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 288 12 2.3 14.2 190.0 3000 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Eca D9077 R&Mfreenet
Tubed Universal Cable

UX9x2,3EF 36 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 432 18 2.3 14.6 195.0 3000 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Eca D9078 R&Mfreenet

030.6410.B

Central Loose Tube – Outdoor Cable OT1EL 38 outdoor LDPE - UV stable 12 1 2.8 5.8 29.0 1000 2000 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9905 R&Mfreenet

OX1EL 38 outdoor LDPE - UV stable 24 1 3.5 6.5 37.0 1000 2000 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9906 R&Mfreenet

030.6308.A

Stranded Loose Tube –


OT6x1,7H 40 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 72 6 1.7 7.8 55.0 2000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Fca D9925 R&Mfreenet
Outdoor Cable

OT8x1,7H 40 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 96 8 1.7 9.5 70.0 2000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Fca D9926 R&Mfreenet

OT3x1,7H 40 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 144 12 1.7 11.7 105.0 2000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Fca D9927 R&Mfreenet

OT9x1,7H 40 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 216 18 1.7 11.8 110.0 2000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Fca D9928 R&Mfreenet

030.7270.G

Stranded Loose Tube – 24 Fiber


OX3x2,3EH 42 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 288 12 2.3 14.2 170.0 3000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Fca D9933 R&Mfreenet
Tubed Outdoorl Cable

OX9x2,3EH 42 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 432 18 2.3 14.6 175.0 3000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Fca D9934 R&Mfreenet

030.6410.A

30 31
Central Loose Tube – Universal Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 300 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
030.6308.B / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Rodent protected, non-metallic central loose tube cable for up to a maximum of 24 fibers for indoor or outdoor duct installation. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180 °, 10 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code UT1EF UX1EF
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm 3.0 mm
Minimum bend radius –
Fiber count per tube 12 24 90 mm
in service
Outer sheath thickness 1.0 mm 1.1 mm
Minimum bend radius –
130 mm
Cable outer diameter 5.2 mm 5.8 mm during installation

Cable weight 33 kg / km 41 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH

Sheath color green Climatic Data


Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) and OM1 and OM2 fibers - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C
Temperature range in service
(ring-marked) - 35 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(ZN)H wbg Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, 1 m water height, 24 h no water leakage
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
* other put-up length available on special request
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Order Information Fire Properties


Test UT1EF UX1EF Test Method
Cable Family Fiber Count OM1 OM2 OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 *
Thermal load 0.48 MJ / m 0.66 MJ / m
4 855523 855531 855539 855545 855558
Euro classification to CPR Dca-s2,d1,a1 Dca-s2,d1,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6
6 855524 855532 855540 855546 855559
UT1EF Declaration of performance number D9012 D9027
8 855525 855533 855541 852312 855560
Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2
12 855526 855534 853221 852313 855561
Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22
UX1EF 24 855563 855565 855566 855567 852308
Smoke density Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request
Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass IEC 60754-2

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

32 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 33
Stranded Loose Tube – Universal Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method UT6x1,7F UT8x1,7F UT3x1,7F UT9x1,7F Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 800 N 800 N 800 N 800 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N  /  100 mm
030.6399.B / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N  /  100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Rodent-protected, non-metallic stranded loose tube cable with up to 216 fibers in a 18-strand stranding, for indoor or outdoor duct Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage


Cable family code UT6x1,7F UT8x1,7F UT3x1,7F UT9x1,7F
Minimum bend radius –
Maximum fiber count 72 96 144 216 180 mm
in service
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 12
Minimum bend radius –
240 mm
Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 18 during installation

Loose tube diameter 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.2 mm 1.2 mm 1.2 mm 1.2 mm

Cable outer diameter 7.8 mm 9.5 mm 11.7 mm 11.8 mm


Climatic Data
Cable weight 70 kg / km 90 kg / km 130 kg / km 135 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color green
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
- 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, 1 m water height, 24 h no water leakage
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(ZN)H nx1,7

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request Fire Properties


Test UT6x1,7F UT8x1,7F UT3x1,7F UT9x1,7F Test Method

Thermal load 1.1 MJ / m 1.45 MJ / m 2.5 MJ / m 2.47 MJ / m


Order Information Euro classification to CPR Eca Eca Eca Eca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Declaration of performance number D9020 D9024 D9014 D9051


Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 *
Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2
2 x 12 (24) 856271 856303 856365
Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22
UT6x1,7F 4 x 12 (48) 856273 856305 856367
Smoke density Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
6 x 12 (72) 856275 856307 856369
Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60754-2
UT8x1,7F 8 x 12 (96) 856276 856308 856370
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
UT3x1,7F 12 x 12 (144) 856277 856309 856371
1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
UT9x1,7F 18 x 12 (216) 856279 856311 856373

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

34 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 35
Stranded Loose Tube – 24 Fiber Tubed Universal Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 3000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N  /  100 mm
030.6410.B / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N  /  100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Rodent-protected, non-metallic stranded loose tube cable with up to 432 fibers in a 18-strand stranding, for indoor or outdoor duct Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
installation. Individual loose tubes are equipped with 24 fibers. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage


Cable family code UX3x2,3EF UX9x2,3EF

Maximum fiber count 288 432 Minimum bend radius –


220 mm
in service
Maximum fiber count per tube 24 24
Minimum bend radius –
295 mm
Maximum loose tube count 12 18 during installation

Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm 2.3 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.2 mm 1.2 mm

Cable outer diameter 14.2 mm 14.6 mm


Climatic Data
Cable weight 190 kg / km 195 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color green
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
- 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, 1 m water height, 24 h no water leakage
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
(ring-marked)

Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(ZN)H wbg nx2,3

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Fire Properties


* other put-up length available on special request
Test UX3x2,3EF UX9x2,3EF Test Method

Thermal load 4.09 MJ / m 3.98 MJ / m

Euro classification to CPR Eca Eca EN 50575, EN 13501-6


Order Information D9077 D9078
Declaration of performance number

Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 * Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2

UX3x2,3EF 12 x 24 (288) 856586 856590 856598 Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22

UX9x2,3EF 18 x 24 (432) 856587 856591 856599 Smoke density Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass IEC 60754-2

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

36 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 37
Central Loose Tube – Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data

Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 300 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

030.6308.A / similar product Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N  /  100 mm
long term no damage

General Description Crush resistance -


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N  /  100 mm
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,
Rodent protected, non-metallic central loose tube cable for up to a maximum of 24 fibers for outdoor duct installation. short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Cable family code OT1EL OX1EL no damage

Loose tube diameter 2.8 mm 3.5 mm Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Fiber count per tube 12 24 Minimum bend radius –


90 mm
in service
Outer sheath thickness 1.0 mm 1.1 mm
Minimum bend radius –
Cable outer diameter 5.8 mm 6.5 mm 130 mm
during installation
Cable weight 29 kg / km 37 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable LDPE

Sheath color black


Climatic Data
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(ZN)2Y wbg Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
- 25 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m ,1 m water height, 24 h no water leakage
* other put-up length available on special request
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Order Information

Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 *


Fire Properties
4 855505 855512
Test OT1EL OX1EL Test Method
6 855506 855513
OT1EL Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6
8 855507 855514
Declaration of performance number D9905 D9906
12 855508 855515
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
OX1EL 24 855517 855518
1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

38 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 39
Central Loose Tube – Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method OT6x1,7H OT8x1,7H OT3x1,7H OT9x1,7H Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 800 N 800 N 800 N 800 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N 2000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N  /  100 mm
030.6399.A / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N  /  100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Rodent-protected, non-metallic stranded loose tube cable with up to 216 fibers in a 18-strand stranding, for outdoor duct installation. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code OT6x1,7H OT8x1,7H OT3x1,7H OT9x1,7H
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Maximum fiber count 72 96 144 216
Minimum bend radius –
175 mm
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 12 in service

Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 18 Minimum bend radius –


240 mm
during installation
Loose tube diameter 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.2 mm 1.2 mm 1.2 mm 1.2 mm

Cable outer diameter 7.8 mm 9.5 mm 11.7 mm 11.8 mm

Cable weight 55 kg / km 70 kg / km 105 kg / km 110 kg / km Climatic Data

Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Sheath color black Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB

Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport

Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage

Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(ZN)2Y nx1,7 * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
Test OT6x1,7H OT8x1,7H OT3x1,7H OT9x1,7H Test Method

Order Information Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Declaration of performance number D9925 D9926 D9927 D9928


Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 *
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
2 x 12 (24) 856177 856207
1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
OT6x1,7H 4 x 12 (48) 856179 856209

6 x 12 (72) 856181 856211

OT8x1,7H 8 x 12 (96) 856182 856212

OT3x1,7H 12 x 12 (144) 856183 856213

OT9x1,7H 18 x 12 (216) 856185 856215

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

40 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 41
Stranded Loose Tube – 24 Fiber Tubed Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 3000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N  /  100 mm
030.6410.A / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N  /  100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Rodent-protected, non-metallic stranded loose tube cable with up to 432 fibres in a 18-strand stranding, for outdoor duct installation. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Individual loose tubes are equipped with 24 fibers. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Cable family code OX3x2,3EH OX9x2,3EH Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Maximum fiber count 288 432 Minimum bend radius –


220 mm
in service
Maximum fiber count per tube 24 24
Minimum bend radius –
295 mm
Maximum loose tube count 12 18 during installation

Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm 2.3 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.2 mm 1.2 mm

Cable outer diameter 14.2 mm 14.6 mm


Climatic Data
Cable weight 170 kg / km 175 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color black
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
- 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, 1 h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
(ring-marked)
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black

DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(ZN)2Y wbg nx2,3

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %


Fire Properties
* other put-up length available on special request
Test OX3x2,3EH OX9x2,3EH Test Method

Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Declaration of performance number D9933 D9934


Order Information
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 * 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
OX3x2,3EH 12 x 24 (288) 856453 856457

OX9x2,3EH 18 x 24 (432) 856454 856458

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

42 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 43
Intensified Duct Cables
Overview

Loose Loose Tensile Crush Temperatur


Cable Sheath Fiber Cable Ø Cable Weight CPR Warranty
Cable Type Cable Family Page Application Tube Tube Ø Performance Performance Range in DoP Number
Material Count [ mm] [kg / km] Classification Classification
Count [ mm] Short [N] Short [N/100 mm] Operation

Central Loose Tube –


UT1GF 46 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 12 1 2.3 6.2 45.0 1800 2000 -30 °C ÷ +70 °C Dca-s2,d1,a1 D9013 R&Mfreenet
Universal Cable

UX1GF 46 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 24 1 3.0 7.2 58.0 2000 2000 -30 °C ÷ +70 °C Dca-s2,d1,a1 D9031 R&Mfreenet

030.6308.B

Stranded Loose Tube – Universal


UT6x1,7GF 48 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 72 6 1.7 9.0 90.0 2700 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Eca D9021 R&Mfreenet
Cable

UT8x1,7GF 48 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 96 8 1.7 10.0 115.0 4000 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Eca D9025 R&Mfreenet

UT3x1,7GF 48 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 144 12 1.7 12.2 155.0 4500 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Eca D9015 R&Mfreenet

UT9x1,7GF 48 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 216 18 1.7 12.7 160.0 4500 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Eca D9052 R&Mfreenet

030.6399.B

Stranded Loose Tube – 24 Fiber


UX3x2,3GF 50 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 288 12 2.3 15.3 220.0 5000 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Eca D9079 R&Mfreenet
Tubed Universal Cable

UX9x2,3GF 50 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 432 18 2.3 15.7 230.0 5000 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Eca D9080 R&Mfreenet

030.6410.B

Central Loose Tube – Outdoor Cable OT1GL 52 outdoor LDPE - UV stable 12 1 2.8 6.5 37.0 1800 2000 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9907 R&Mfreenet

OX1GL 52 outdoor LDPE - UV stable 24 1 3.5 7.4 50.0 2000 2000 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9908 R&Mfreenet

030.6308.A

Stranded Loose Tube –


OT6x1,7GH 54 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 72 6 1.7 9.0 70.0 2700 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9935 R&Mfreenet
Outdoor Cable

OT8x1,7GH 54 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 96 8 1.7 10.0 90.0 4000 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9936 R&Mfreenet

OT3x1,7GH 54 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 144 12 1.7 12.2 130.0 4500 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9937 R&Mfreenet

OT9x1,7GH 54 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 216 18 1.7 12.7 135.0 4500 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9938 R&Mfreenet

030.6399.A

Stranded Loose Tube – 24 Fiber


OX3x2,3GH 56 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 288 12 2.3 15.3 190.0 5000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Fca D9947 R&Mfreenet
Tubed Outdoorl Cable

OX9x2,3GH 56 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 432 18 2.3 15.7 195.0 5000 2000 -40 °C to +70 °C Fca D9948 R&Mfreenet

030.6410.A

Stranded Loose Tube – Double


OT6x1,7LGH 58 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 72 6 1.7 12.0 115.0 4000 3000 -40 °C to +70 °C Fca D9939 product warranty
Sheathed Outdoor Cable

OT8x1,7LGH 58 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 96 8 1.7 13.0 140.0 5000 3000 -40 °C to +70 °C Fca D9940 product warranty

OT3x1,7LGH 58 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 144 12 1.7 15.3 180.0 5000 3000 -40 °C to +70 °C Fca D9941 product warranty

030.7628.A

44 45
Central Loose Tube – Universal Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method UT1GF UX1GF Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 600 N 800 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1800 N 2000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N  /  100 mm
030.6308.B / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N  /  100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Non-metallic central loose tube cable with improved rodent protection. With up to 24 fibers maximum, suitable for indoor or outdoor Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
duct installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage


Cable family code UT1GF UX1GF

Loose tube diameter Minimum bend radius –


2.3 mm 3.0 mm 110 mm
in service
Fiber count per tube 12 24
Minimum bend radius –
150 mm
Outer sheath thickness 1.1 mm 1.2 mm during installation

Cable outer diameter 6.2 mm 7.2 mm

Cable weight 45 kg / km 58 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH Climatic Data


Sheath color green
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Temperature range - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink - 35 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
(ring-marked)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(BN)H wbg
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
Order Information
Test UT1GF UX1GF Test Method

Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 * Thermal load 0.59 MJ / m 0.81 MJ / m

4 855616 855622 855637 Euro classification to CPR Dca-s2,d1,a1 Dca-s2,d1,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6

6 855617 855623 855638 Declaration of performance number D9013 D9031


UT1GF
8 855618 855624 855639 Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2

12 855619 855625 855640 Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22

UX1GF 24 855646 855648 855651 Smoke density Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass IEC 60754-2

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

46 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 47
Stranded Loose Tube – Universal Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method UT6x1,7GF UT8x1,7GF UT3x1,7GF UT9x1,7GF Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 900 N 1200 N 1400 N 1400 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2700 N 4000 N 4500 N 4500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N  /  100 mm
030.6402.B / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N  /  100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Improved rodent-protected, non-metallic stranded loose tube cable with up to 216 fibers in a 18-strand stranding, for indoor or Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
outdoor duct installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code UT6x1,7GF UT8x1,7GF UT3x1,7GF UT9x1,7GF
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Maximum fiber count 72 96 144 216
Minimum bend radius –
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 12 190 mm
in service
Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 18
Minimum bend radius –
255 mm
Loose tube diameter 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm during installation

Outer sheath thickness 1.4 mm 1.4 mm 1.4 mm 1.4 mm

Cable outer diameter 9.0 mm 10.0 mm 12.2 mm 12.7 mm

Cable weight 90 kg / km 115 kg / km 155 kg / km 160 kg / km Climatic Data


Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath color green
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
- 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(BN)H wbg nx1,7
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
Test UT6x1,7GF UT8x1,7GF UT3x1,7GF UT9x1,7GF Test Method
Order Information Thermal load 1.35 MJ / m 1.65 MJ / m 2.73 MJ / m 2.72 MJ / m

Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 * Euro classification to CPR Eca Eca Eca Eca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

2 x 12 (24) 856718 856750 856813 Declaration of performance number D9021 D9025 D9015 D9052

UT6x1,7GF 4 x 12 (48) 856720 856752 856815 Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2

6 x 12 (72) 856722 856754 856817 Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22

UT8x1,7GF 8 x 12 (96) 856723 856755 856818 Smoke density Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

UT3x1,7GF 12 x 12 (144) 856724 856756 856819 Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60754-2

UT9x1,7GF 18 x 12 (216) 856726 856758 856821 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request


1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

48 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 49
Stranded Loose Tube – 24 Fiber Tubed Universal Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 5000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N  /  100 mm
030.6410.B / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - 2000 N  /  100 mm Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A
General Description short term no damage
Improved rodent-protected, non-metallic stranded loose tube cable with up to 432 fibers in a 18-strand stranding, for indoor or Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
outdoor duct installation. Individual loose tubes are equipped with 24 fibers. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10  Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A
Construction and Dimension no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage


Cable family code UX3x2,3GF UX9x2,3GF
Minimum bend radius –
Maximum fiber count 288 432 235 mm
in service
Maximum fiber count per tube 24 12
Minimum bend radius –
315 mm
Maximum loose tube count 12 18 during installation

Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm 2.3 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.4 mm 1.4 mm

Cable outer diameter 15.3 mm 15.7 mm Climatic Data


Cable weight 220 kg / km 230 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color green - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
- 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
(ring-marked) * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black

DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(BN)H wbg nx2,3

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Fire Properties

* other put-up length available on special request Test UX3x2,3GF UX9x2,3GF Test Method

Thermal load 4.22 MJ / m 4.24 MJ / m

Euro classification to CPR Eca Eca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Order Information Declaration of performance number D9079 D9080

Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2


Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 *
Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22
UX3x2,3GF 12 x 24 (288) 857038 857042 857050
Smoke density Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
UX9x2,3GF 18 x 24 (432) 857039 857043 857051
Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass IEC 60754-2
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

50 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 51
Central Loose Tube – Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method OT1GL OX1GL Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 600 N 800 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1800 N 2000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N  /  100 mm
030.6308.A / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N  /  100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Non-metallic central loose tube cable with improved rodent protection. With up to 24 fibers maximum, suitable for outdoor duct Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Cable family code OT1GL OX1GL Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Maximum fiber count 12 24 Minimum bend radius –


110 mm
in service
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 24
Minimum bend radius –
150 mm
Maximum loose tube count 1 1 during installation

Loose tube diameter 2.8 mm 3.5 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.1 mm 1.2 mm

Cable outer diameter 6.5 mm 7.4 mm


Climatic Data
Cable weight 37 kg / km 50 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable LDPE
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color black
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
- 25 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
(ring-marked)
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(BN)2Y wbg

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request


Fire Properties
Test OT1GL OX1GL Test Method

Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6


Order Information
Declaration of performance number D9907 D9908
Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 * 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
4 855581 855588 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
6 855582 855589
OT1GL
8 855583 855590

12 855584 851102

OX1GL 24 855594 848355

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

52 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 53
Central Loose Tube – Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
OT6x OT8x OT3x OT9x
Test Test Method Acceptance Criteria *
1,7GH 1,7GH 1,7GH 1,7GH

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 900 N 1200 N 1400 N 1400 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2700 N 4000 N 4500 N 4500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation
030.6402.A / similar product Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

General Description Crush resistance -


2000 N / 100 mm
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A
Improved rodent-protected, non-metallic stranded loose tube cable with up to 216 fibers in a 18-strand stranding, for outdoor duct short term no damage
installation. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code OT6x1,7GH OT8x1,7GH OT3x1,7GH OT9x1,7GH
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Maximum fiber count 72 96 144 216
Minimum bend radius –
190 mm
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 12 in service

Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 18 Minimum bend radius –


255 mm
during installation
Loose tube diameter 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.4 mm 1.4 mm 1.4 mm 1.4 mm

Cable outer diameter 9.0 mm 10.0 mm 12.2 mm 12.7 mm

Cable weight 70 kg / km 90 kg / km 130 kg / km 135 kg / km Climatic Data

Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Sheath color black Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB

Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport

Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage

Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(BN)2Y wbg nx1,7 * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
OT6x OT8x OT3x OT9x
Test Test Method
1,7GH 1,7GH 1,7GH 1,7GH
Order Information
Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6
Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 *
Declaration of performance number D9935 D9936 D9937 D9938
2 x 12 (24) 856623 856654
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
OT6x1,7GH 4 x 12 (48) 856625 856656
1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
6 x 12 (72) 856627 856658

OT8x1,7H 8 x 12 (96) 856628 856659

OT3x1,7H 12 x 12 (144) 856629 856660

OT9x1,7H 18 x 12 (216) 856631 856662

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

54 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 55
Stranded Loose Tube – 24 Fiber Tubed Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 5000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
030.6410.A / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Improved rodent-protected, non-metallic stranded loose tube cable with up to 432 fibers in a 18-strand stranding, for outdoor duct Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
installation. Individual loose tubes are equipped with 24 fibers. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Cable family code OX3x2,3GH OX9x2,3GH Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Maximum fiber count 288 432 Minimum bend radius –


235 mm
in service
Maximum fiber count per tube 24 24
Minimum bend radius –
315 mm
Maximum loose tube count 12 18 during installation

Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm 2.3 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.4 mm 1.4 mm

Cable outer diameter 15.3 mm 15.7 mm Climatic Data


Cable weight 190 kg / km 195 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color black
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
- 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink ||
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
pink(ring-marked)
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black

DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(BN)2Y wbg nx2,3

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %


Fire Properties
* other put-up length available on special request
Test OX3x2,3GH OX9x2,3GH Test Method

Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Declaration of performance number D9947 D9948


Order Information
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 * 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

OX3x2,3GH 12 x 24 (288) 856903 856907

OX9x2,3GH 18 x 24 (432) 856904 856908

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

56 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 57
Stranded Loose Tube – Double Sheathed Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method OT6x1,7LGH OT8x1,7LGH OT3x1,7LGH Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1600 N 2000 N 2000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 4000 N 5000 N 5000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1500 N / 100 mm
030.7628.A / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 3000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Stranded loose tube, non-metallic cable with up to 144 fibers in a 12-strand stranding featuring double PE sheath and a high degree of Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
rodent protection. It is designed for any outdoor duct or direct burial installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=30 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage


Cable family code OT6x1,7LGH OT8x1,7LGH OT3x1,7LGH

Maximum fiber count 96 Minimum bend radius –


72 144 230 mm
in service
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12
Minimum bend radius –
310 mm
Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 during installation

Loose tube diameter 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.4 mm 1.4 mm 1.4 mm

Cable outer diameter 12.0 mm 13.0 mm 15.3 mm Climatic Data


Cable weight 115 kg / km 140 kg / km 180 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color black
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
- 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
DIN / VDE Code A-DQ2Y(BN)2Y wbg nx1,7

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request


Fire Properties
Test OT6x1,7LGH OT8x1,7LGH OT3x1,7LGH Test Method

Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6


Order Information
Declaration of performance number D9939 D9940 D9941
Cable Family Fiber Count G.657.A1 * 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
2 x 12 (24) R885315 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
OT6x1,7LGH 4 x 12 (48) R885316

6 x 12 (72) R885317

OT8x1,7LGH 8 x 12 (96) R885318

OT3x1,7LGH 12 x 12 (144) R885319

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

58 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 59
Corrugated Steel Tape Armored Cables
Overview

Loose Loose Tensile Crush Temperatur


Cable Sheath Fiber Cable Ø Cable Weight CPR Warranty
Cable Type Cable Family Page Application Tube Tube Ø Performance Performance Range in DoP Number
Material Count [ mm] [kg / km] Classification Classification
Count [ mm] Short [N] Short [N/100 mm] Operation

Central Loose Tube –


UX1ECF 64 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 24 1 3.0 7.7 84.0 1500 2500 -30 °C ÷ +70 °C Dca-s2,d1,a1 D9026 R&Mfreenet
Universal Cable

030.6311.B

Central Loose Tube – Double


UX1EFCF FiRis 66 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 24 1 3.0 10.0 125.0 1500 2500 -30 °C ÷ +70 °C B2ca-s1a,d0,a1 D9033 product warranty
Sheathed Universal Cable

030.6312.B

Stranded Loose Tube – Universal


UT6x1,7ECF 68 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 72 6 1.7 11.0 135.0 2500 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9018 R&Mfreenet
Cable

UT8x1,7ECF 68 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 96 8 1.7 12.0 165.0 4000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9046 R&Mfreenet

UT3x1,7ECF 68 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 144 12 1.7 14.0 210.0 4000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9047 R&Mfreenet

UT9x1,7ECF 68 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 216 18 1.7 14.0 210.0 3500 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9048 R&Mfreenet

030.6404.B

Stranded Loose Tube – Double


UT6x1,7EFCF 70 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 72 6 1.7 12.1 180.0 2500 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9019 R&Mfreenet
Sheathed Universal Cable

UT8x1,7EFCF 70 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 96 8 1.7 13.1 210.0 4000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9023 R&Mfreenet

UT3x1,7EFCF 70 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 144 12 1.7 15.1 270.0 4000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9049 R&Mfreenet

UT9x1,7EFCF 70 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 216 18 1.7 16.1 290.0 4000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9050 R&Mfreenet

030.6406.B

Central Loose Tube – Outdoor Cable OX1ECH 72 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 24 1 3.0 7.7 70.0 1500 5000 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9911 R&Mfreenet

030.6311.A

Central Loose Tube – Double


OX1ELCH 74 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 24 1 3.1 10.0 100.0 1500 5000 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9912 product warranty
Sheathed Outdoor Cable

030.6312.A

Stranded Loose Tube –


OT6x1,7ECH 76 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 72 6 1.7 11.0 115.0 2500 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9952 R&Mfreenet
Outdoor Cable

OT8x1,7ECH 76 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 96 8 1.7 12.0 140.0 4000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9953 R&Mfreenet

OT3x1,7ECH 76 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 144 12 1.7 14.0 185.0 4000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9954 R&Mfreenet

OT9x1,7ECH 76 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 216 18 1.7 14.0 185.0 3500 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9955 R&Mfreenet

030.6404.A

60 61
Corrugated Steel Tape Armored Cables
Overview

Loose Loose Tensile Crush Temperatur


Cable Sheath Fiber Cable Ø Cable Weight CPR Warranty
Cable Type Cable Family Page Application Tube Tube Ø Performance Performance Range in DoP Number
Material Count [ mm] [kg / km] Classification Classification
Count [ mm] Short [N] Short [N/100 mm] Operation

Stranded Loose Tube – Double


OT6x1,7ELCH 78 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 72 6 1.7 12.1 145.0 2500 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9956 product warranty
Sheathed Outdoor Cable

OT8x1,7ELCH 78 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 96 8 1.7 13.1 175.0 4000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9957 product warranty

OT3x1,7ELCH 78 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 144 12 1.7 15.1 220.0 4000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9958 product warranty

OT9x1,7ELCH 78 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 216 18 1.7 16.1 240.0 4000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9959 product warranty

030.6406.A

Stranded Loose Tube – CSTA & 2


OT5x2,3CDH 80 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 60 5 2.3 13.9 200.0 3000 4000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C n.a. n.a. product warranty
Steel Wire – Outdoor Cable

OT6x2,3CDH 80 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 72 6 2.3 14.9 220.0 4000 4000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C n.a. n.a. product warranty

OT8x2,3CDH 80 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 96 8 2.3 15.9 250.0 4000 4000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C n.a. n.a. product warranty

OT3x2,3CDH 80 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 144 12 2.3 18.9 335.0 4000 4000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C n.a. n.a. product warranty

030.7657.A

Stranded Loose Tube – 24 Fiber


Tubed CSTA & 2 Steel Wire – OX3x2,3CDH 82 outdoor / direct buried HDPE - UV stable 288 12 2.3 18.9 335.0 4000 4000 -25 °C ÷ 70 °C n.a. n.a. product warranty
Outdoor Cable

030.7657.A

62 63
Central Loose Tube – Universal Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2500 N / 100 mm
030.6311.B / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 5000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Corrugated steel tape armored central loose tube cable with excellent mechanical protection and thus secure rodent protected. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
With up to 24 fibers maximum, suitable for indoor or outdoor duct installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 20 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Cable family code UX1ECF Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Loose tube diameter 3.0 mm Minimum bend radius –


95 mm
in service
Fiber count per tube 24
Minimum bend radius –
190 mm
Outer sheath thickness 1.2 mm during installation

Cable outer diameter 7.7 mm

Cable weight 84 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH


Climatic Data
Sheath color green
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Temperature range - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink - 35 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
(ring-marked)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(ZN)(SR)H wbg
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
Test Value / Value Range Test Method
Order Information
Thermal load 0.87 MJ / m
Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 * Euro classification to CPR Dca-s2,d2,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6
4 855738 855748 855767 Declaration of performance number D9026
6 855739 855749 855768 Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass IEC 60332-1-2
UX1ECF 8 855740 855750 855769 Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass IEC 60332-3-22
12 855741 855751 855770 Smoke density Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
24 855742 855752 855771 Halogen free, acid gases Pass IEC 60754-2
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

64 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 65
Central Loose Tube – Double Sheathed Universal Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 3000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N / 100 mm
030.6312.B / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 4000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Corrugated steel tape armored central loose tube cable with excellent mechanical protection and thus secure rodent protected. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
The cable features a two jacket construction with up to 24 fibers maximum and is suitable for indoor or outdoor duct installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 20 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Construction and Dimension Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Cable family code UX1EFCF FiRis Minimum bend radius –
120 mm
in service
Loose tube diameter 3.0 mm
Minimum bend radius –
Fiber count per tube 24 240 mm
during installation
Outer sheath thickness 1.2 mm

Cable outer diameter 10.0 mm

Cable weight 125 kg / km


Climatic Data
Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath color green
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) Temperature range - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink - 35 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
pink(ring-marked)
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(ZN)H(SR)H wbg
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 %


* other put-up length available on special request
Fire Properties
Test Value / Value Range Test Method

Thermal load 1.65 MJ / m


Order Information
Euro classification to CPR B2ca-s1a,d0,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6
Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 *
Declaration of performance number D9033
4 855835 855845 855864
Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass IEC 60332-1-2
6 855836 855846 855865
Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass IEC 60332-3-22
UX1EFCF FiRis 8 855837 855847 855866
Smoke density Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
12 855838 855848 855867
Halogen free, acid gases Pass IEC 60754-2
24 855839 855849 855868
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request
1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

66 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 67
Stranded Loose Tube – Universal Cable

Mechanical Data
UT6x UT8x UT3x UT9x
Test Test Method Acceptance Criteria *
1,7ECF 1,7ECF 1,7ECF 1,7ECF

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 800 N 1200 N 1200 N 1100 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2500 N 4000 N 4000 N 3500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation
030.6404.B / similar product Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2500 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

General Description Crush resistance -


5000 N / 100 mm
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A
Corrugated steel tape armored stranded loose tube cable with excellent mechanical protection and thus secure rodent protected. short term no damage
The cable is built with up to 216 fibers in a 18-strand stranding and is suitable for indoor or outdoor duct installation. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 20 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code UT6x1,7ECF UT8x1,7ECF UT3x1,7ECF UT9x1,7ECF
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Maximum fiber count 72 96 144 216
Minimum bend radius –
210 mm
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 12 in service

Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 18 Minimum bend radius –


280 mm
during installation
Loose tube diameter 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.3 mm 1.3 mm 1.3 mm 1.3 mm

Cable outer diameter 11.0 mm 12.0 mm 14.0 mm 14.0 mm


Climatic Data
Cable weight 135 kg / km 165 kg / km 210 kg / km 210 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color green
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
- 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black

DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(ZN)(SR)H wbg nx1,7 * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 %


Fire Properties
* other put-up length available on special request
UT6x UT8x UT3x UT9x
Test Test Method
1,7ECF 1,7ECF 1,7ECF 1,7ECF

Order Information Thermal load 1.46 MJ / m 1.76 MJ / m 2.8 MJ / m 2.74 MJ / m

Euro classification to CPR Eca Eca Eca Eca EN 50575, EN 13501-6


Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 *
Declaration of performance number D9018 D9046 D9047 D9048
2 x 12 (24) 857203 857235 857298
Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2
UT6x1,7ECF 4 x 12 (48) 857205 857237 857300
Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22
6 x 12 (72) 857207 857239 857302
Smoke density Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
UT8x1,7ECF 8 x 12 (96) 857208 857240 857303
Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60754-2
UT3x1,7ECF 12 x 12 (144) 857209 857241 857304
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
UT9x1,7ECF 18 x 12 (216) 857211 857243 857306
1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

68 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 69
Stranded Loose Tube – Double Sheathed Universal Cable

Mechanical Data
UT6x UT8x UT3x UT9x
Test Test Method Acceptance Criteria *
1,7EFCF 1,7EFCF 1,7EFCF 1,7EFCF

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 800 N 1200 N 1200 N 1200 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2500 N 4000 N 4000 N 4000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation
030.6406.B / similar product Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2500 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

General Description Crush resistance -


5000 N / 100 mm
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A
Corrugated steel tape armored stranded loose tube cable with excellent mechanical protection and thus secure rodent protected. short term no damage
The cable features a two jacket construction, is built with up to 216 fibers in a 18-strand stranding and is suitable for indoor or outdoor Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
duct installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 25 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code UT6x1,7EFCF UT8x1,7EFCF UT3x1,7EFCF UT9x1,7EFCF
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Maximum fiber count 72 96 144 216
Minimum bend radius –
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 12 240 mm
in service
Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 18 Minimum bend radius –
325 mm
Loose tube diameter 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm during installation

Outer sheath thickness 1.3 mm 1.3 mm 1.3 mm 1.3 mm

Cable outer diameter 12.1 mm 13.1 mm 15.1 mm 16.1 mm


Climatic Data
Cable weight 180 kg / km 210 kg / km 270 kg / km 290 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color green
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black
Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport

Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage

Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(ZN)H(SR)H wbg nx1,7 * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 %


Fire Properties
* other put-up length available on special request
UT6x UT8x UT3x UT9x
Test Test Method
1,7EFCF 1,7EFCF 1,7EFCF 1,7EFCF

Thermal load 2.7 MJ / m 2.43 MJ / m 3.6 MJ / m 3.71 MJ / m


Order Information
Euro classification to CPR Eca Eca Eca Eca EN 50575, EN 13501-6
Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 * Declaration of performance number D9019 D9023 D9049 D9050
2 x 12 (24) 857425 857457 857520 Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2
UT6x1,7EFCF 4 x 12 (48) 857427 857459 857522 Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22
6 x 12 (72) 857429 857461 857524 Smoke density Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
UT8x1,7EFCF 8 x 12 (96) 857430 857462 857525 Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass Pass Pass IEC 60754-2
UT3x1,7EFCF 12 x 12 (144) 857431 857463 857526 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
UT9x1,7EFCF 18 x 12 (216) 857433 857465 857528 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

70 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 71
Central Loose Tube – Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2500 N / 100 mm
030.6311.A / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 5000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Corrugated steel tape armored central loose tube cable with excellent mechanical protection and thus secure rodent protected. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
With up to 24 fibers maximum, suitable for outdoor duct or direct buried installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 20 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Cable family code OX1ECH Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Loose tube diameter 3.0 mm Minimum bend radius –


95 mm
in service
Fiber count per tube 24
Minimum bend radius –
190 mm
Outer sheath thickness 1.2 mm during installation

Cable outer diameter 7.7 mm

Cable weight 70 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE


Climatic Data
Sheath color black
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
(ring-marked)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(ZN)(SR)2Y wbg
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
Test Value / Value Range Test Method
Order Information
Euro classification to CPR Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6
Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 * Declaration of performance number D9911
4 855720 855728 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
6 852285 855729 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
OX1ECH 8 855721 855730

12 855722 855731

24 855723 855732

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

72 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 73
Central Loose Tube – Double Sheathed Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2500 N / 100 mm
030.6312.A / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 5000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Corrugated steel tape armored central loose tube cable with excellent mechanical protection and thus secure rodent protected. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
The cable features a two jacket construction with up to 24 fibers maximum and is suitable for outdoor duct or direct buried installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 20 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code OX1ELCH
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Loose tube diameter 3.1 mm
Minimum bend radius –
Fiber count per tube 24 120 mm
in service
Outer sheath thickness 1.2 mm
Minimum bend radius –
240 mm
Cable outer diameter 10.0 mm during installation

Cable weight 100 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE

Sheath color black Climatic Data


Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink
Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
(ring-marked)
- 25 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(ZN)2Y(SR)2Y wbg
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Order Information Fire Properties


Test Value / Value Range Test Method
Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 *
Euro classification to CPR Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6
4 855777 855786
Declaration of performance number D9912
6 855778 855787
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
OX1ELCH 8 855779 855788
1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
12 855780 855789

24 855781 855790

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

74 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 75
Stranded Loose Tube – Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
OT6x OT8x OT3x OT9x
Test Test Method Acceptance Criteria *
1,7ECH 1,7ECH 1,7ECH 1,7ECH

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 800 N 1200 N 1200 N 1100 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2500 N 4000 N 4000 N 3500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation
030.6404.A / similar product Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2500 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

General Description Crush resistance -


5000 N / 100 mm
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A
Corrugated steel tape armored stranded loose tube cable with excellent mechanical protection and thus secure rodent protected. short term no damage
The cable is built with up to 216 fibers in a 18-strand stranding and is suitable for outdoor duct or direct buried installation. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 20 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code OT6x1,7ECH OT8x1,7ECH OT3x1,7ECH OT9x1,7ECH
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Maximum fiber count 72 96 144 216
Minimum bend radius –
210 mm
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 12 in service

Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 18 Minimum bend radius –


280 mm
during installation
Loose tube diameter 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.3 mm 1.3 mm 1.3 mm 1.3 mm

Cable outer diameter 11.0 mm 12.0 mm 14.0 mm 14.0 mm


Climatic Data
Cable weight 115 kg / km 140 kg / km 185 kg / km 185 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color black
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport

Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage

Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(ZN)(SR)2Y wbg nx1,7 * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request Fire Properties


OT6x OT8x OT3x OT9x
Test Test Method
1,7ECH 1,7ECH 1,7ECH 1,7ECH
Order Information Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 * Declaration of performance number D9952 D9953 D9954 D9955

2 x 12 (24) 857108 857139 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

OT6x1,7ECH 4 x 12 (48) 857110 857141 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

6 x 12 (72) 857112 857143

OT8x1,7ECH 8 x 12 (96) 857113 857144

OT3x1,7ECH 12 x 12 (144) 857114 857145

OT9x1,7ECH 18 x 12 (216) 857116 857147

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

76 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 77
Stranded Loose Tube – Double Sheathed Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
OT6x OT8x OT3x OT9x
Test Test Method Acceptance Criteria *
1,7ELCH 1,7ELCH 1,7ELCH 1,7ELCH

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 800 N 1200 N 1200 N 1200 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2500 N 4000 N 4000 N 4000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation
030.6406.A / similar product Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2500 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

General Description Crush resistance -


5000 N / 100 mm
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A
Corrugated steel tape armored stranded loose tube cable with excellent mechanical protection and thus secure rodent protected. short term no damage
The cable features a two jacket construction, is built with up to 216 fibers in a 18-strand stranding and is suitable for outdoor duct or Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
direct buried installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 25 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code OT6x1,7ELCH OT8x1,7ELCH OT3x1,7ELCH OT9x1,7ELCH
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Maximum fiber count 72 96 144 216
Minimum bend radius –
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 12 240 mm
in service
Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 18 Minimum bend radius –
325 mm
Loose tube diameter 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm 1.7 mm during installation

Outer sheath thickness 1.3 mm 1.3 mm 1.3 mm 1.3 mm

Cable outer diameter 12.1 mm 13.1 mm 15.1 mm 16.1 mm

Cable weight 145 kg / km 175 kg / km 220 kg / km 240 kg / km Climatic Data


Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath color black Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
- 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(ZN)2Y(SR)2Y wbg nx1,7

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
OT6x OT8x OT3x OT9x
Test Test Method
Order Information 1,7ELCH 1,7ELCH 1,7ELCH 1,7ELCH

Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6


Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 *
Declaration of performance number D9956 D9957 D9958 D9959
2 x 12 (24) 857330 857361
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
OT6x1,7ELCH 4 x 12 (48) 857332 857363
1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
6 x 12 (72) 857334 857365

OT8x1,7ELCH 8 x 12 (96) 857335 857366

OT3x1,7ELCH 12 x 12 (144) 857336 857367

OT9x1,7ELCH 18 x 12 (216) 857338 857369

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

78 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 79
Stranded Loose Tube – CSTA & 2 Steel Wire – Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
OT5x OT6x OT8x OT3x
Test Test Method Acceptance Criteria *
2,3CDH 2,3CDH 2,3CDH 2,3CDH

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1500 N 2500 N 2500 N 2500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 3000 N 4000 N 4000 N 4000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation
030.7657.A / similar product Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

General Description Crush resistance -


4000 N / 100 mm
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A
Corrugated steel tape armoured multi-loose-tube cable with up to 144 fibers in a up to 12-strand stranding featuring two opposite short term no damage
steel wires incorporated in black HDPE outer sheath. These constructions are predominantly designed for outdoor duct or direct Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
buried installation. Steel tape armour combined with steel wires provide high mechanical resistance and full rodent protection. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage
Water swellable tape protects the cable core against longitudinal water penetration.
Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Construction and Dimension Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 3 cycles no damage
Cable family code OT5x2,3CDH OT6x2,3CDH OT8x2,3CDH OT3x2,3CDH Minimum bend radius –
285 mm
in service
Maximum fiber count 60 72 96 144
Minimum bend radius –
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 12 380 mm
during installation
Maximum loose tube count 5 6 8 12

Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm 2.3 mm 2.3 mm 2.3 mm

Outer sheath thickness 2.7 mm 2.7 mm 2.7 mm 2.7 mm


Climatic Data
Cable outer diameter 13.9 mm 14.9 mm 15.9 mm 18.9 mm
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Cable weight 200 kg / km 220 kg / km 250 kg / km 335 kg / km
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE
- 10 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath color black Temperature range - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport

Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage

Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(ZN)(SR)2Y (2TR1,4)

Standard put-up length * 4100 m ± 5 %

Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 % Fire Properties

* other put-up length available on special request Test Value / Value Range Test Method

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

Order Information

Cable Family Fiber Count G.657.A1 *

OT5x2,3CDH 5 x 12 (60) 883501

OT6x2,3CDH 6 x 12 (72) 883502

OT8x2,3CDH 8 x 12 (96) 883503

OT3x2,3CDH 12 x 12 (144) 883504

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

80 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 81
Stranded Loose Tube – 24 Fiber Tubed CSTA & 2 Steel Wire –
Outdoor Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 4000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N / 100 mm
030.7657.A / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 4000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Corrugated steel tape armored multi-loose-tube cable with up to 288 fibers in a 12-strand stranding features two opposite steel wires Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
incorporated in black HDPE outer sheath and is predominantly designed for outdoor duct or direct buried installation. Steel tape armor Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage
combined with steel wires provide this construction high mechanical resistance and full rodent protection. Water swellable tape
protects the cable core against longitudinal water penetration. Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 3 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension
Minimum bend radius –
Cable family code OX3x2,3CDH 285 mm
in service
Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm Minimum bend radius –
380 mm
during installation
Fiber count per tube 24

Loose tube count 12

Outer sheath thickness 2.7 mm


Cable outer diameter 18.9 mm Climatic Data
Cable weight 335 kg / km Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color black - 10 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink
(ring-marked) * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black

DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(ZN)(SR)2Y (2TR1,4)

Standard put-up length * 4100 m ± 5 % Fire Properties


Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 % Test Value / Value Range Test Method
* other put-up length available on special request 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

Order Information

Cable Family Fiber Count G.657.A1 *

OX3x2,3CDH 12 x 24 (288) 883505

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

82 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 83
Aerial drop & Façade Cables
Overview

Loose Loose Tensile Crush Temperatur


Cable Sheath Fiber Cable Ø Cable Weight CPR Warranty
Cable Type Cable Family Page Application Tube Tube Ø Performance Performance Range in DoP Number
Material Count [ mm] [kg / km] Classification Classification
Count [ mm] Short [N] Short [N/100 mm] Operation

MiniCore Façade Cable - Cca graded UAF250 FiRis 86 universal- façade FRLSZH – UV stable 6 n.a. n.a. 2.8 13.0 250 1000 -10 °C ÷ +60 °C Cca-s2,d0,a1 D9084 product warranty

UAF250 FiRis 86 universal- façade FRLSZH – UV stable 12 n.a. n.a. 3.2 11.0 250 1000 -10 °C ÷ +60 °C Cca-s2,d0,a1 D9084 product warranty

UAF 1000 FiRis 88 universal- façade FRLSZH – UV stable 2 n.a. n.a. 3.2 11.0 1000 1000 -10 °C ÷ +60 °C Cca-s2,d0,a1 D9085 product warranty

UAF 1000 FiRis 88 universal- façade FRLSZH – UV stable 8 n.a. n.a. 3.6 13.0 1000 1000 -10 °C ÷ +60 °C Cca-s2,d0,a1 D9085 product warranty

UAF 1000 FiRis 88 universal- façade FRLSZH – UV stable 12 n.a. n.a. 3.8 14.0 1000 1000 -10 °C ÷ +60 °C Cca-s2,d0,a1 D9085 product warranty

030.6414.A

MiniCore Aerial Drop Cable –


UAF250 90 universal - aerial FRLSZH – UV stable 6 n.a. n.a. 2.8 13.0 250 1000 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9010 product warranty
Short Span

UAF250 90 universal - aerial FRLSZH – UV stable 12 n.a. n.a. 3.2 11.0 250 1000 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9010 product warranty

UAF1000 92 universal - aerial FRLSZH – UV stable 2 n.a. n.a. 3.2 11.0 1000 1000 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9011 product warranty

UAF1000 92 universal - aerial FRLSZH – UV stable 8 n.a. n.a. 3.6 13.0 1000 1000 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9011 product warranty

UAF1000 92 universal - aerial FRLSZH – UV stable 12 n.a. n.a. 3.8 14.0 1000 1000 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9011 product warranty

030.6414.A

Flat ADSS Loose Tube Cable –


ST1fH 94 outdoor - aerial HDPE - UV stable 12 1 1.9 8.0 x 4.0 38.0 1600 4000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9971 product warranty
Short Span

030.6412.A

Flat ADSS TWIN Loose Tube Cable –


ST2fH 96 outdoor - aerial HDPE - UV stable 24 2 1.9 9.8 x 4.0 59.0 1600 4000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9972 product warranty
Short Span

030.6413.A

84 85
MiniCore Façade Cable – Cca graded

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 250 N (max. allow-able tension) Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 500 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
030.6415.A / similar product short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 3 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm,R=300 mm
General Description no damage
Non-metallic FTTH drop cable with up to 12 fibers for indoor or outdoor duct, façade or aerial short span installation. In addition, this Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 2 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 5 cycles no damage
cable construction has a „Cca“ CPR classification and is therefore a true universal cable that can also be installed in buildings without
further problems. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=15 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Maximal reco mmended
Construction and Dimension span
Telenco clamp 7593 40 m (min. sag 60 cm), max. allow-able tension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB, no damage

Cable family code UAF250 FiRis UAF250 FiRis Minimum bend radius –
55 mm
in service
Fiber count 6 12
Minimum bend radius –
Outer sheath thickness 0.8 mm 0.8 mm 75 mm
during installation
Cable outer diameter 2.8 mm 3.2 mm

Cable weight 9 kg / km 11 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH Climatic Data


Sheath color black Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber types available Bend optimized singlemode fibers (G.657.A1, G.657.A2) - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C in service
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink - 25 °C ÷ + 60 °C in storage & transport
DIN / VDE Code U-(ZN)H Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
* other put-up length available on special request * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Order Information Fire Properties


Cable Family Fiber Count G.657.A1 * Test Value / Value Range Test Method

2 857713 Euro classification to CPR Cca-s2,d0,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6

4 857714 Declaration of performance number D9084

UAF250 FiRis 6 857715 Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass IEC 60332-1-2

8 857716 Smoke density Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

12 857717 Halogen free, acid gases Pass IEC 60754-2

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

86 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 87
MiniCore Façade Cable – Cca graded

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1000 N (max. allow-able tension) Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 500 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
030.6414.A / similar product short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 3 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm,R=300 mm
General Description no damage
Non-metallic FTTH drop cable with up to 12 fibers for outdoor duct, façade or aerial short span installation. Additionally, this cable Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 2 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 5 cycles no damage
construction features an intensified tensile forcecompared to the UAF250 construction. What‘s more, this cable construction has a
„Cca“ CPR classification and is therefore a true universal cable that can also be installed in buildings without further problems. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=15 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Maximal reco mmended
Construction and Dimension span
Telenco clamp 7593 60 m (min. sag 90 cm), max. allow-able tension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB, no damage

Cable family code UAF1000 FiRis UAF1000 FiRis UAF1000 FiRis Minimum bend radius –
55 mm
in service
Fiber count 2 8 12
Minimum bend radius –
Outer sheath thickness 0.8 mm 0.8 mm 0.8 mm 75 mm
during installation
Cable outer diameter 3.2 mm 3.6 mm 3.8 mm
Cable weight 11 kg / km 13 kg / km 14 kg / km
Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH Climatic Data
Sheath color black Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber types available Bend optimized singlemode fibers (G.657.A1, G.657.A2) - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C in service
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink in storage & transport
- 25 °C ÷ + 60 °C
DIN / VDE Code U-(ZN)H Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
* other put-up length available on special request
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Order Information
Fire Properties
Cable Family Fiber Count G.657.A1 *
Test Value / Value Range Test Method
2 857731
Euro classification to CPR Cca-s2,d0,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6
4 857732
Declaration of performance number D9085
UAF 1000 FiRis 6 857733
Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass IEC 60332-1-2
8 857734
Smoke density Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
12 857735
Halogen free, acid gases Pass IEC 60754-2
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

88 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 89
MiniCore Aerial Drop Cable – Short Span

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 250 N (max. allow-able tension) Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 500 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
030.6415.A / similar product short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 3 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm,R=300 mm
General Description no damage
Non-metallic FTTH drop cable with up to 12 fibers for indoor, aerial short span, façade or outdoor duct installation. Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 2 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 5 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=15 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage

Construction and Dimension Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Cable family code UAF250 UAF250 Maximal reco mmended


Telenco clamp 7593 40 m (min. sag 60 cm), max. allow-able tension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB, no damage
span
Fiber count 6 12
Minimum bend radius –
55 mm
Outer sheath thickness 0.8 mm 0.8 mm in service

Cable outer diameter 2.8 mm 3.2 mm Minimum bend radius –


75 mm
during installation
Cable weight 9 kg / km 11 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH

Sheath color black


Climatic Data
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Fiber types available Bend optimized singlemode fibers (G.657.A1, G.657.A2)
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
DIN / VDE Code U-(ZN)H Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C in service
- 25 °C ÷ + 60 °C in storage & transport
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
* other put-up length available on special request
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Order Information

Cable Family Fiber Count G.657.A1 * Fire Properties


2 857705 Test Value / Value Range Test Method
4 857706 Euro classification to CPR Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6
UAF250 6 851161 Declaration of performance number D9010
8 857707 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
12 851162 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

90 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 91
MiniCore Aerial Drop Cable – Short Span

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1000 N (max. allow-able tension) Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 500 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
030.6414.A / similar product short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 3 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm,R=300 mm
General Description no damage
Non-metallic FTTH drop cable with up to 12 fibers for indoor, aerial short span, façade or outdoor duct installation. Additionally, this Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 2 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 5 cycles no damage
cable construction features an intensified tensile force and thus a longer short span length compared to the UAF250 construction.
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=15 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension Maximal reco mmended
Telenco clamp 7593 60 m (min. sag 90 cm), max. allow-able tension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB, no damage
Cable family code UAF1000 UAF1000 UAF1000 span

Fiber count 2 8 12 Minimum bend radius –


55 mm
in service
Outer sheath thickness 0.8 mm 0.8 mm 0.8 mm
Minimum bend radius –
75 mm
Cable outer diameter 3.2 mm 3.6 mm 3.8 mm during installation

Cable weight 11 kg / km 13 kg / km 14 kg / km


Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH

Sheath color black Climatic Data


Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Fiber types available Bend optimized singlemode fibers (G.657.A1, G.657.A2)
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
DIN / VDE Code U-(ZN)H Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 60 °C in service
- 25 °C ÷ + 60 °C in storage & transport
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
* other put-up length available on special request
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Order Information

Cable Family Fiber Count G.657.A1 * Fire Properties


2 857723 Test Value / Value Range Test Method
4 857724 Euro classification to CPR Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6
UAF 1000 6 851164 Declaration of performance number D9011
8 857725 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
12 851165 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

92 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 93
Flat ADSS Loose Tube Cable – Short Span

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1600 N (max. allow-able tension) Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 4000 N / 100 mm
030.6412.A / similar product short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
General Description no damage
Non-metallic and flat self-supporting loose tube cable in a uni-tube construction for up to 12 fibers. The cable is built for outdoor Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 2 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 5 cycles no damage
aerial or direct buried installation.
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A R=150 mm, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=150 mm, 25 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension Maximal reco mmended
Telenco clamp 5126 80 m (min. sag 1 m), max. allow-able tension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB, no damage
Cable family code ST1fH span

Loose tube diameter 1.9 mm Minimum bend radius –


120 mm
in service
Fiber count per tube 12
Minimum bend radius –
160 mm
Outer sheath thickness 1.0 mm during installation
Cable outer diameter 8.0 x 4.0 mm

Cable weight 38 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE

Sheath color black Climatic Data


Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Fiber types available Bend optimized singlemode fibers (G.657.A1) Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB

Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
DIN / VDE Code A-D(ZN)2YT (2FRP 2,0) - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
* other put-up length available on special request Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Order Information

Cable Family Fiber Count G.657.A1 *


Fire Properties

1 x 2 (2) 857698 Test Value / Value Range Test Method

1 x 4 (4) 857699 Euro classification to CPR Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

ST1fH 1 x 6 (6) 857700 Declaration of performance number D9971

1 x 8 (8) 857701 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1 x 12 (12) 851140 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

94 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 95
Flat ADSS TWIN Loose Tube Cable – Short Span
Aerial drop & Façade Cables

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1600 N (max. allow-able tension) Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 4000 N / 100 mm
030.6413.A / similar product short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
General Description no damage
Non-metallic and flat self-supporting loose tube cable in a twin-tube construction for up to 24 fibers. The cable is built for outdoor Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 2 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 5 cycles no damage
aerial or direct buried installation.
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A R=150 mm, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=150 mm, 25 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension
80 m (min. mid-span sag 1 m), max. allow-able
Maximal reco mmended span Telenco clamp 5126 Δα ≤ 0,05 dB, no damage
Cable family code ST2fH tension

Maximum fiber count 24 Minimum bend radius –


150 mm
in service
Maximum fiber count per tube 12
Minimum bend radius –
Maximum loose tube count 2 200 mm
during installation
Loose tube diameter 1.9 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.0 mm

Cable outer diameter 9.8 x 4.0 mm


Climatic Data
Cable weight 59 kg / km
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color black
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
- 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized singlemode fibers (G.657.A1)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
DIN / VDE Code A-D(ZN)2YT (2FRP 2,0)
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
Test Value / Value Range Test Method
Order Information
Euro classification to CPR Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6
Cable Family Fiber Count G.657.A1 *
Declaration of performance number D9972
2 x 4 (8) 857702
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
2 x 6 (12) 857703
ST2fH 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
2 x 8 (16) 857704

2 x 12 (24) 851160

96 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 97
Micro Cables for blowing-in
Overview

Loose Loose Tensile Crush Temperatur


Cable Sheath Fiber Cable Ø Cable Weight CPR Warranty
Cable Type Cable Family Page Application Tube Tube Ø Performance Performance Range in DoP Number
Material Count [ mm] [kg / km] Classification Classification
Count [ mm] Short [N] Short [N/100 mm] Operation

FTTH Micro Cable MT1RF 100 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 4 1 1.2 3.0 11.0 150 500 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9038 product warranty

030.6411.A

Central Loose Tube Micro Cable MT1H 102 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 12 1 1.7 3.0 8.0 50 500 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9903 product warranty

MX1H 102 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 24 1 2.3 4.0 14.0 50 500 -20 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9904 product warranty

030.6307.A

Stranded Loose Tube Micro Cable MT6x1,5AH 104 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 72 6 1.55 5.7 30.0 600 1000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9920 product warranty

MT8x1,5AH 104 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 96 8 1.55 6.6 40.0 1200 1000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9921 product warranty

MT3x1,5AH 104 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 144 12 1.55 8.6 64.0 1200 1000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9922 product warranty

MT9x1,5AH 104 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 216 18 1.55 8.9 64.0 800 1000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9923 product warranty

030.6397.A

Stranded Loose Tube 144 Fiber


MT3x1,5AHs 106 outdoor HDPE - UV stable 144 12 1.55 7.6 44.0 400 500 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9919 product warranty
Micro Cable

030.6398.A

98 99
FTTH Micro Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 150 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 500 N / 100 mm
short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 1 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
030.6411.A / similar product no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage


General Description
Kink resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E10 d=20 x cable diameter no kinking
Non-metallic Micro-Cable in a mini central loose tube construction designed for up to a maximum of 4 fibers. The cable is designed for
indoor or outdoor use for blow-in technology in Microducts. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=40 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=40 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Minimum bend radius –


Construction and Dimension in service
50 mm

Cable family code MT1RF Minimum bend radius –


70 mm
during installation
Loose tube diameter 1.2 mm

Fiber count per tube 4

Outer sheath thickness 0.9 mm

Cable outer diameter 3.0 mm Climatic Data


Cable weight 11 kg / km Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath color black - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-4.: red, green, blue, yellow Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(ZN)H (2FRP 0,5) * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
Test Value / Value Range Test Method
Order Information Thermal load 0.19 MJ / m

Cable Family Fiber Count G.657.A1 * Euro classification to CPR Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

1 x 2 (2) 857693 Declaration of performance number D9038


MT1RF
1 x 4 (4) 851139 Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass IEC 60332-1-2

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass IEC 60332-3-22

Smoke density Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

Halogen free, acid gases Pass IEC 60754-2

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

100 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 101
Central Loose Tube Micro Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 50 N (short term) Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 500 N / 100 mm
short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 1 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
030.6307.A / similar product no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage


General Description
Kink resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E10 d=40 x cable diameter no kinking
Non-metallic central loose tube Micro-Cable for up to a maximum of 24 fibers, used outdoors for „air-blown“ installations into Micro-
ducts. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=40 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=40 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Minimum bend radius –


Construction and Dimension in service
60 mm

Cable family code MT1H MX1H Minimum bend radius –


100 mm
Maximum fiber count 12 24 during installation

Maximum fiber count per tube 12 24

Maximum loose tube count 1 1

Loose tube diameter 1.7 mm 3 mm Climatic Data


Outer sheath thickness 0.5 mm 0.5 mm Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Cable outer diameter 3.0 mm 4.0 mm Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Cable weight 8 kg / km 14 kg / km - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 20 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE
- 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Sheath color black
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink
(ring-marked)

DIN / VDE Code A-D2Y Fire Properties


Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Test MT1H MX1H Test Method
* other put-up length available on special request Thermal load 0.28 MJ / m 0.49 MJ / m

Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Declaration of performance number D9903 D9904


Order Information 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 * 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

2 855479 855485

4 855480 855486

MT1H 6 848280 855487

8 855481 855488

12 848281 855489

MX1H 24 855491 855493

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

102 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 103
Stranded Loose Tube Micro Cable

Mechanical Data
MT6x MT8x MT3x MT9x
Test Test Method Acceptance Criteria *
1,5AH 1,5AH 1,5AH 1,5AH

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 600 N 1200 N 1200 N 800 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
short term no damage
030.6397.A / similar product Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 5 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

General Description Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage
Non-metallic stranded loose tube Micro cable with up to 216 fibers in a 18-strand stranding, used outdoors for „air-blown“ installations Kink resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E10 d=20 x cable diameter no kinking
into Microducts.
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=40 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=40 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage


Construction and Dimension Minimum bend radius –
85 mm 100 mm 130 mm 135 mm
Cable family code MT6x1,5AH MT8x1,5AH MT3x1,5AH MT9x1,5AH in service

Maximum fiber count 72 96 144 216 Minimum bend radius –


115 mm 135 mm 175 mm 180 mm
during installation
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 12

Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 18

Loose tube diameter 1.55 mm 1.55 mm 1.55 mm 1.55 mm


Climatic Data
Outer sheath thickness 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Cable outer diameter 5.7 mm 6.6 mm 8.6 mm 8.9 mm
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Cable weight 30 kg / km 40 kg / km 64 kg / km 64 kg / km
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE
Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Sheath color black - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport

Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage

Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black

DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(ZN)2Y nx1,5

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 % Fire Properties


* other put-up length available on special request MT6x MT8x MT3x MT9x
Test Test Method
1,5AH 1,5AH 1,5AH 1,5AH

Thermal load 0.77 MJ / m 0.98 MJ / m 1.78 MJ / m 1.79 MJ / m

Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6


Order Information
Declaration of performance number D9920 D9921 D9922 D9923
Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 * 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
2 x 12 (24) 856106 856136 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
MT6x1,5AH 4 x 12 (48) 856108 856138

6 x 12 (72) 856110 851115

MT8x1,5AH 8 x 12 (96) 856111 856140

MT3x1,5AH 12 x 12 (144) 856112 851116

MT9x1,5AH 18 x 12 (216) 856113 856141

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

104 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 105
Stranded Loose Tube Micro Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 400 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 500 N / 100 mm
short term no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 1 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
030.6398.A / similar product no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage


General Description
Kink resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E10 d=20 x cable diameter no kinking
Non-metallic stranded loose tube Micro cable with up to 144 fibers maximum in a 12-strand stranding, used outdoors for „air-blown“
installations into Microducts. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=40 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=40 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Minimum bend radius –


Construction and Dimension in service
115 mm

Cable family code MT3x1,5AHs Minimum bend radius –


155 mm
Maximum fiber count 144 during installation

Maximum fiber count per tube 12

Loose tube count 12

Loose tube diameter 1.55 mm Climatic Data


Outer sheath thickness 0.5 mm Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Cable outer diameter 7.6 mm Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Cable weight 44 kg / km - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Outer sheath material UV stable HDPE
- 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Sheath color black
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, white
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink

Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black

DIN / VDE Code A-DQ(ZN)2Y 12x1,5 Fire Properties


Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %
Test Value / Value Range Test Method
* other put-up length available on special request
Thermal load 1.3 MJ / m

Euro classification to CPR Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Declaration of performance number D9919


Order Information
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

Cable Family Fiber Count OM4 G.657.A1 * 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

12 x 6 (72) 856145 856151

MT3x1,5AHs 12 x 8 (96) 856146 856152

12 x 12 (144) 856147 856153

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

106 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 107
Fire Resistant Cables
Overview

Loose Loose Tensile Crush Temperatur


Cable Sheath Fiber Cable Ø Cable Weight CPR Warranty
Cable Type Cable Family Page Application Tube Tube Ø Performance Performance Range in DoP Number
Material Count [ mm] [kg / km] Classification Classification
Count [ mm] Short [N] Short [N/100 mm] Operation

Central Loose Tube – Non Armored,


QT1GF 110 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 12 1 2.3 7.0 58.0 2000 2000 -30 °C ÷ +70 °C Dca-s1,d1,a1 D9004 product warranty
Intensified Cable

QX1GF 110 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 24 1 3.0 7.8 68.0 2000 2000 -30 °C ÷ +70 °C Dca-s2,d1,a1 D9008 product warranty

030.6314.B

Stranded Loose Tube – Non


QT6x2,3GF 112 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 72 6 2.3 13.0 180.0 4500 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9006 product warranty
Armored, Intensified Cable

QT8x2,3GF 112 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 96 8 2.3 14.6 225.0 4500 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9042 product warranty

QT3x2,3GF 112 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 144 12 2.3 18.0 340.0 6000 2000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9043 product warranty

030.6407.B

Central Loose Tube – Corrugated


QX1ECF FiRis 114 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 24 1 3.0 8.0 90.0 3000 7000 -30 °C ÷ +70 °C Cca-s1,d0,a1 D9044 product warranty
Steel Tape Armored Cable

030.6315.B

Central Loose Tube – Double


QX1EFCF FiRis 116 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 24 1 3.0 11.0 150.0 3000 4000 -30 °C ÷ +70 °C B2ca-s1,d0,a1 D9045 product warranty
Sheathed & CST Armored Cable

030.6405.B

Stranded Loose Tube – Double


QT6x2,3EFCF 118 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 72 6 2.3 16.5 300.0 3000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9062 product warranty
Sheathed & CST Armored Cable

QT8x2,3EFCF 118 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 96 8 2.3 17.5 350.0 3000 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9063 product warranty

QT3x2,3EFCF 118 universal FRLSZH – UV stable 144 12 2.3 21.5 500.0 3500 5000 -40 °C ÷ +70 °C Fca D9064 product warranty

030.6408.B

108 109
Central Loose Tube – Non Armored, Intensified Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 800 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 2000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
030.6314.B / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Non-metallic fire-resistant central loose tube cable with improved rodent protection. With up to 24 fibers maximum, suitable for indoor Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
or outdoor duct installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Cable family code QT1GF QX1GF Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm 3 mm Minimum bend radius –


115 mm
in service
Fiber count per tube 12 24
Minimum bend radius –
190 mm
Outer sheath thickness 1.3 mm 1.3 mm during installation

Cable outer diameter 7.0 mm 7.8 mm

Cable weight 58 kg / km 68 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH


Climatic Data
Sheath color green
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Temperature range - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink - 35 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
(ring-marked)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(BN)H wbg fr
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
Order Information
Test QT1GF QX1GF Test Method
Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 *
Thermal load 0.72 MJ / m 0.91 MJ / m
4 855931 855939 855954
Euro classification to CPR Dca-s1,d1,a1 Dca-s2,d1,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6
6 855932 855940 855955
QT1GF Declaration of performance number D9004 D9008
8 855933 855941 855956
Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2
12 855934 855942 855957
Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22
QX1GF 24 855959 855961 855964
Smoke density Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request
Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass IEC 60754-2

2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

110 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 111
Stranded Loose Tube – Non Armored, Intensified Cable

Mechanical Data

Test Test Method QT6x2,3GF QT8x2,3GF QT3x2,3GF Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1400 N 1400 N 1800 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 4500 N 4500 N 6000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation
030.6407.B / similar product Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 1000 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

General Description Crush resistance -


2000 N / 100 mm
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A
Non-metallic fire-resistant stranded loose tube cable with improved rodent protection. short term no damage
The cable is built with up to 144 fibers in a 12-strand stranding and is suitable for indoor or outdoor duct installation. Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 10 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Construction and Dimension Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Cable family code QT6x2,3GF QT8x2,3GF QT3x2,3GF
Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Maximum fiber count 72 96 144
Minimum bend radius –
270 mm
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12 in service

Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 Minimum bend radius –


360 mm
during installation
Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm 2.3 mm 2.3 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.8 mm 1.8 mm 1.8 mm

Cable outer diameter 13.0 mm 14.6 mm 18.0 mm

Cable weight 180 kg / km 225 kg / km 340 kg / km Climatic Data

Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Sheath color green Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB

Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(BN)H wbg nx2,3 fr * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
Test QT6x2,3GF QT8x2,3GF QT3x2,3GF Test Method
Order Information Thermal load 2.48 MJ / m 3.38 MJ / m 5.55 MJ / m

Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 * Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

2 x 12 (24) 857590 857597 857604 Declaration of performance number D9006 D9042 D9043

QT6x2,3GF 4 x 12 (48) 857592 857599 857606 Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2

6 x 12 (72) 857594 857601 857608 Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22

QT8x2,3GF 8 x 12 (96) 857595 857602 857609 Smoke density Pass Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

QT3x2,3GF 12 x 12 (144) 857596 857603 857610 Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass Pass IEC 60754-2

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request


2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

112 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 113
Central Loose Tube – Corrugated Steel Tape Armored Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 3000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 3500 N / 100 mm
030.6315.B / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 7000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Fire-resistant and corrugated steel tape armoured central loose tube cable with excellent mechanical protection and thus secure rodent Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
protected. With up to 24 fibers maximum, suitable for indoor or outdoor duct or direct buried installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 20 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Cable family code QX1ECF FiRis Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage

Loose tube diameter 3.0 mm Minimum bend radius –


100 mm
in service
Fiber count per tube 24
Minimum bend radius –
200 mm
Outer sheath thickness 1.3 mm during installation

Cable outer diameter 8.0 mm

Cable weight 90 kg / km

Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH


Climatic Data
Sheath color green
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4)
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Temperature range - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink - 35 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
(ring-marked)
Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(ZN)(SR)H wbg fr
Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %
* IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11
Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request

Fire Properties
Test Value / Value Range Test Method
Order Information
Thermal load 0.93 MJ / m
Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 * Euro classification to CPR Cca-s1a,d0,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6
4 855970 855980 855999 Declaration of performance number D9044
6 855971 855981 856000 Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass IEC 60332-1-2
QX1ECF FiRis 8 855972 855982 856001 Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass IEC 60332-3-22
12 855973 855983 856002 Smoke density Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
24 855974 855984 856003 Halogen free, acid gases Pass IEC 60754-2
other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

114 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 115
Central Loose Tube – Double Sheathed & CST Armored Cable

Mechanical Data
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 1000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 3000 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2500 N / 100 mm
030.6405.B / similar product long term no damage

Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,


IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 5000 N / 100 mm
General Description short term no damage
Fire-resistant and corrugated steel tape armoured central loose tube cable with excellent mechanical protection and thus secure rodent Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
protected. The cable features a two jacket construction with up to 24 fibers maximum and is suitable for indoor or outdoor duct or Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 20 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage
direct buried installation.
Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
no damage
Construction and Dimension Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage
Cable family code QX1EFCF FiRis Minimum bend radius – 135 mm
Loose tube diameter 3.0 mm in service

Fiber count per tube 24 Minimum bend radius – 270 mm


during installation
Outer sheath thickness 1.2 mm

Cable outer diameter 11.0 mm

Cable weight 150 kg / km


Climatic Data
Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
OM1 OM2 OM3 OM4 OM5 Singlemode
Sheath color
orange orange turquoise heather-violet lime-green yellow Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black - 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Temperature range - 30 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) - 35 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport
1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage
Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 13.-24.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, natural, orange, pink
(ring-marked) Expected lifetime minimum 30 years
DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(ZN)H(SR)H wbg fr * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %


Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 %

* other put-up length available on special request Fire Properties


Test Value / Value Range Test Method

Thermal load 1.63 MJ / m


Order Information Euro classification to CPR B2ca-s1a,d0,a1 EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 * Declaration of performance number D9045

4 856009 856019 856038 Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass IEC 60332-1-2

6 856010 856020 856039 Smoke density Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2

QX1EFCF FiRis 8 856011 856021 856040 Halogen free, acid gases Pass IEC 60754-2

12 856012 856022 856041 2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform

24 856013 856023 856042 1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

116 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 117
Stranded Loose Tube – Double Sheathed & CST Armored Cable

Mechanical Data

Test Test Method QT6x2,3EFCF QT8x2,3EFCF QT3x2,3EFCF Acceptance Criteria *

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 900 N 900 N 1100 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
in service

Tensile performance –
IEC 60794-1-21:E1 3000 N 3000 N 3500 N Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test
during installation
030.6408.B / similar product Crush resistance - Δα ≤ 0,05 dB prior release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A 2500 N / 100 mm
long term no damage

General Description Crush resistance -


5000 N / 100 mm
Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after release,
IEC 60794-1-21:E3A
Fire-resistant and corrugated steel tape armoured stranded loose tube cable with excellent mechanical protection and thus secure short term no damage
rodent protected. The cable features a two jacket construction (both sheath in FRLSZH), is built with up to 144 fibers in a 12-strand Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,
stranding and is suitable for indoor or outdoor duct installation. Impact resistance IEC 60794-1-21:E4 20 Nm, 3 impacts, d=20 mm, R=300 mm
no damage

Torsion IEC 60794-1-21:E7 L = 1 m, rotation angle ± 180°, 10 cycles no damage

Δα ≤ 0,05 dB after test,


Cable bend - no tension IEC 60794-1-21:E11A d=20 x cable diameter, 4 turns, 3 cycles
Construction and Dimension no damage

Repeated bending IEC 60794-1-21:E6 R=20 x cable diameter, 25 cycles no damage


Cable family code QT6x2,3EFCF QT8x2,3EFCF QT3x2,3EFCF
Minimum bend radius –
Maximum fiber count 72 96 144 320 mm
in service
Maximum fiber count per tube 12 12 12
Minimum bend radius –
430 mm
Maximum loose tube count 6 8 12 during installation

Loose tube diameter 2.3 mm 2.3 mm 2.3 mm

Outer sheath thickness 1.5 mm 1.5 mm 1.5 mm


Climatic Data
Cable outer diameter 16.5 mm 17.5 mm 21.5 mm
Test Test Method Value / Value Range Acceptance Criteria *
Cable weight 300 kg / km 350 kg / km 500 kg / km
Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-22:F1 - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C Δα ≤ 0,05 dB
Outer sheath material UV stable FRLSZH
- 5 °C ÷ + 50 °C during installation
Sheath color green
Temperature range - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in service
Sheath marking method, color Ink-Jet, black - 40 °C ÷ + 70 °C in storage & transport

Fiber types available Bend optimized single- and multi-mode fibers (G.657.A1, OM3, OM4) Water penetration IEC 60794-1-22 F5B L = 3 m, h = 1 m, 24 h no water leakage

Fiber color coding (IEC 60304) 1.-12.: red, green, blue, yellow, white, grey, brown, violet, turquoise, black, orange, pink Expected lifetime minimum 30 years

Loose tube color coding 1. red, 2. green, rest of tubes white, fillers uncolored or black * IEC 60794-3-10, IEC 60794-3-11

DIN / VDE Code U-DQ(ZN)H(SR)H wbg nx2,3 fr

Standard put-up length * 2100 m ± 5 %


Fire Properties
Maximum length on drum 4100 m ± 5 %
Test QT6x2,3EFCF QT8x2,3EFCF QT3x2,3EFCF Test Method
* other put-up length available on special request
Thermal load 3.5 MJ / m 4.37 MJ / m 5.71 MJ / m

Euro classification to CPR Fca Fca Fca EN 50575, EN 13501-6

Order Information Declaration of performance number D9062 D9063 D9064

Fla mmability - vertical single cable Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-1-2


Cable Family Fiber Count OM3 OM4 G.657.A1 *
Fla mmability - vertical cable bundle Pass Pass Pass IEC 60332-3-22
2 x 12 (24) 857631 857638 857645
Smoke density Pass Pass Pass IEC 61034-1, IEC 61034-2
QT6x2,3EFCF 4 x 12 (48) 857633 857640 857647
Halogen free, acid gases Pass Pass Pass IEC 60754-2
6 x 12 (72) 857635 857642 857649
2015 / 863 / EU - RoHS 3 conform
QT8x2,3EFCF 8 x 12 (96) 857636 857643 857650
1907 / 2006 / EU - REACH conform
QT3x2,3EFCF 12 x 12 (144) 857637 857644 857651

other fiber counts and/or fiber types available on request

118 * R&M‘s G.657.A1 standard singlemode fiber used in installation cables is a fully G.652.D compliant fiber. 119
Explanations
From A to Z

120 121
Singlemode Fiber
Specification

Optical Specification Mechanical and Environmental Specification

Designation G.657.A1 G.657.A2 Designation G.657.A1 G.657.A2

1310 Nm ≤ 0.40 dB / km ≤ 0.40 dB / km dual layer dual layer


Coating material
UV curable acrylate UV curable acrylate
1383 Nm ≤ 0.40 dB / km ≤ 0.40 dB / km
Attenuation maximum in cable Tensile proof test (fiber elongation ≤ 1 %) ≥ 100 kpsi ≥ 100 kpsi
1550 Nm ≤ 0.25 dB / km ≤ 0.25 dB / km
Operation temperature range -60 °C to 85 °C 1310,1550 and 1625 Nm ≤ 0.5 dB / km ≤ 0.5 dB / km
1625 Nm ≤ 0.25 dB / km ≤ 0.25 dB / km
Water i mmersion 23 °C ±2 °C 1310,1550 and 1625 Nm ≤ 0.5 dB / km ≤ 0.5 dB / km
In homogeneity of OTDR trace for any two
max. 0.1 dB / km max. 0.1 dB / km
1000-meter fiber lengths Heat aging 1310,1550 and 1625 Nm ≤ 0.5 dB / km ≤ 0.5 dB / km

1550 Nm ≤ 18.0 ps / km × Nm ≤ 18.0 ps / km × Nm Damp heat 1310,1550 and 1625 Nm ≤ 0.5 dB / km ≤ 0.5 dB / km
Dispersion
1625 Nm ≤ 22.0 ps / km × Nm ≤ 23.0 ps / km × Nm

Zero dispersion wavelength, λ0 1304 – 1324 Nm 1304 – 1324 Nm


Standards
Zero dispersion slope ≤ 0.092 ps / ( Nm2 × km) ≤ 0.092 ps / ( Nm2 × km)

Point Discontinuity ≤ 0.05 dB ≤ 0.05 dB Designation G.657.A1 G.657.A2

Cut-off wavelength λcc ≤ 1260 Nm ≤ 1260 Nm • IEC 60793-2-50 Cat. B.1.3 and B6_a1 • IEC 60793-2-50 Cat. B.1.3, B6a.1, B6a.2
• ITU Reco mmendation G.657 table A1 • ITU Reco mmendation G.657 table A2 / B2
1310 Nm 9.2 ± 0.4 µm 8.6 ± 0.4 µm This fiber fulfills the requirements of: • ITU Reco mmendation G.652 table D • ITU Reco mmendation G.652 table D
Mode field diameter (including older ITU designations A, B and C) (including older ITU designations A, B and C)
1550 Nm 10.4 ± 0.5 µm 9.6 ± 0.5 µm • TIA / EIA-492 CAAC • TIA / EIA-492 CAAC
cabled ≤ 0.1 ps / √km ≤ 0.2 ps / √km • EN 50 173-1: 2011, cat. OS1 + OS2
Polarization mode dispersion (PMD) When cabled, the fibers fulfil the
link value ≤ 0.05 ps / √km ≤ 0.06 ps / √km • ISO / IEC 24702: 2006, cat. OS1 + OS2
requirements for use in a number of
• ISO / IEC 11801: 2002, cat. OS1 + OS2
cabling systems, among them is:
1310 Nm 1.467 1.467 • IEEE 802.3 - 2002 incl. 802.3 Section Four
Group index of refraction
1550 Nm 1.468 1.468 Testing methods are in accordance
• IEC 60793-1-XX
with the following standards:
1550 Nm ≤ 0.1 dB ≤ 0.03 dB
Macro bending loss, 10 turns, r = 15 mm mandrel
1625 Nm ≤ 0.3 dB ≤ 0.1 dB

1550 Nm ≤ 0.5 dB ≤ 0.1 dB R&M’s ITU-T G657.A1 fiber is an ITU-T Recommendation G652.D fully compliant optical fiber with enhanced low-loss and bending performances
Macro bending loss, 1 turn, r = 10 mm mandrel that exceeds the ITU-T Recommendation G.657.A1 standard and still splices the same as the installed base of standard single-mode fibers.
1625 Nm ≤ 1.5 dB ≤ 0.2 dB
R&M’s ITU-T G657.A2 fiber exceeds Recommendation ITU-T G657.A2/B2 and remains compatible and fully compliant with Recommendation
1550 Nm -- ≤ 0.5 dB ITU-T G.652.D. The optical fiber delivers enhanced macro bending performance while maintaining compatible with current equipment, practices
Macro bending loss, 1 turn, r = 7.5 mm mandrel
1625 Nm -- ≤ 0.9 dB and procedures.

Dimensional Specification

Designation G.657.A1 G.657.A2

Cladding diameter 125.0 ± 0.7 µm 125.0 ± 0.7 µm

Cladding non-circularity ≤ 0.7 % ≤ 0.7 %

Core (MFD) non-circularity ≤ 6 % ≤ 6 %

Core - cladding concentricity ≤ 0.5 µm ≤ 0.5 µm

Primary coating diameter - uncolored 242 ± 7 µm 242 ± 7 µm

Primary coating diameter - colored 250 ± 15 µm 250 ± 15 µm

Primary coating non-circularity ≤ 5 % ≤ 5 %

Primary coating-cladding concentricity error ≤ 12.0 µm ≤ 12.0 µm

122 123
Multimode Fiber
Specification

Optical Specification Environmental Specification

Designation OM1 OM2 OM3 OM4 OM51 Units Designation Induced attenuation OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5

850 nm ≥ 200 ≥ 500 ≥ 1500 ≥ 3500 ≥ 3500 MHz x km Temperature Cycling, Δα ≤ 0.1 dB/km 850/1300 nm -60 °C to +85 °C
Overfilled Modal Bandwidth
1310 nm ≥ 500 ≥ 500 ≥ 500 ≥ 500 ≥ 500 MHz x km Temperature - Humidity Cycling Δα ≤ 0.1 dB/km 850/1300 nm -10 °C to +85 °C, 4-98 % RH

850 nm ≥ 2000 ≥ 4700 ≥ 4700 MHz x km Water Immersion Δα ≤ 0.1 dB/km 850/1300 nm 30 days; 23 °C
Effective Modal Bandwidth
953 nm ≥ 2470 MHz x km Dry Heat Δα ≤ 0.1 dB/km 850/1300 nm 30 days ; 85 °C

850 nm ≤ 3.5 ≤ 3.0 ≤ 3.0 ≤ 3.0 ≤ 3.0 dB/km Damp Heat Δα ≤ 0.1 dB/km 850/1300 nm 30 days; 85 °C; 85 % RH
Cabled Fiber Attenuation (maximum)
1310 nm ≤ 1.5 ≤ 1.0 ≤ 1.0 ≤ 1.0 ≤ 1.0 dB/km

Numerical aperture 0.275 ±0.015


0.200 ±0.015
0.200 ±0.015
0.200 ±0.015
0.200 ±0.015

Others
850 nm 1.496 1.482 1.482 1.482 1.482
Group Index of Refraction
1310 nm 1.491 1.477 1.477 1.477 1.477 Designation OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5

850 nm ≤ 0.2 ≤ 0.2 ≤ 0.2 ≤ 0.2 dB Coating material Acrylate


Macro bending loss, r = 7.5 mm, 2 turns
1310 nm ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 dB

850 nm ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.1 dB


Macro bending loss, r = 15 mm, 2 turns Standards
1310 nm ≤ 0.3 ≤ 0.3 ≤ 0.3 ≤ 0.3 dB
Designation OM1 OM2 OM3 OM4 OM5
850 nm ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 dB
Macro bending loss, r = 37.5 mm, 100 turns IEC / EN 60793-2-10 Type A1-OM1 Type A1-OM2 Type A1-OM3 Type A1-OM4 Type A1-OM5
1310 nm ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 ≤ 0.5 dB
ISO / IEC 11801 Category OM1 Category OM2 Category OM3 Category OM4 Category OM5
Bending-optimized fiber yes yes yes yes
AAAF AAAF AAAF AAAF AAAF
TIA / EIA 492
(formerly AAAA) (formerly AAAB) (formerly AAAC) (formerly AAAD) (formerly AAAE)

ITU-T G.651.1 G.651.1 G.651.1 G.651.1 G.651.1


Dimensional Specification

Designation OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5 Units

Core Diameter 50 ± 2.5 µm Minimum System Reach – Transmision Distance


Core non-Circularity ≤5 % IEEE Standard OM1 OM2 OM3 OM4 OM5
Core-Cladding Concentricity Error ≤ 1.5 µm 100BASE-FX 2’000 m 2’000 m 2’000 m 2’000 m 2’000 m
Cladding Diameter 125.0 ± 1.0 µm 1000BASE-SX 275 m 550 m 550 m 550 m 550 m
Cladding non-Circularity ≤ 1.0 % 10GBASE-SR 33 m 82 m 300 m 550 m 550 m
Coating Diameter 242 ± 7 µm 25GBASE-SR 70 m 100 m 100 m
Coating non-Circularity ≤5 % 40GBASE-SR4 3
100 m 150 m 150 m
Coating-Cladding Concentricity Error ≤ 10 µm 100GBASE-SR4 100 m 100 m 100 m

400GBASE-SR4.2 70 m 100 m 100 m

40G-BiDi 100 m 150 m 200 m


Mechanical Specification
100G-BiDi 70 m 100 m 150 m
Designation OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5 Units
40G SWD M4 350 m 400 m
Tensile proof test at fiber elongation = 1 % ≥ 0.7 (100 kpsi) GPa
100G SWD M4 100 m 150 m
Dynamic Tensile Strength median > 3.8 (550 kpsi) GPa

Dynamic Fatigue, unaged and aged2 nd ≥ 20 -

Average Coating Strip Force 1 ≤ F avg-strip ≤ 3 N

Peak Coating Strip Force 1.3 ≤ F peak-strip ≤ 8.9 N

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Cable Family Code DIN/VDE 0888 Cable Code

1- Way of installation 5- Armor 1- Application area 5- Quantity of fiber resp. tube


I indoor C corrugated steel tape armor (CSTA) A outdoor cable n amount of fiber
O outdoor W steel wire armor (SWA) AT divideable outdoor cable nxm amount of loose tube × amount of fiber per tube
U universal P fiber reinforced plastic rod armor (FRPA) B loose tube gel-free
S ADSS (All Dielectric Self-Supporting) Z laminated aluminium tape under sheath D loose tube with gel filled
Q Fire-resistant to EN60331-25 F fiber 6a- Fiber Type
M Micro-cable (for blowing to micro-duct) 6- Sheath material H reinforced tube, empty E single-mode fiber (glass core/glass buffer)
F FRLSZH (fire-retardant, low-smoke, zero-halogen) J indoor cable G multimode, graded index fiber (glass core/glass buffer)
2- Buffer type H HDPE (high-density polyethylene) U universal cable (for indoor and outdoor) GK multimode, graded index fiber – PCF (glass core/plastic buffer)
B9 900µm tight buffer L LDPE (low-density polyethylene) V tight tube K multimode, step index fiber – PCF (glass core/plastic buffer)
B6 600µm tight buffer N PA (polyamide) W reinforced tube, filled P plastic fiber – POF (plastic core/plastic buffer)
__e «semi-tight» buffer for «easy-stripability» (e.g. B9e) Y PVC (polyvinylchloride) S multimode step index fiber (glass core/glass buffer)
__t «tight» buffer for short stripability length (e.g. B6t) V PUR (polyurethane)
T gel-filled PBT loose-tube (with up to 12 fibers) FiRis FRLSZH sheath for higher CPR classifications
2- Tube type
B loose tube, gel-free 6b- Core diameter
Td gel-free PBT loose-tube (with up to 12 fibres)
D loose tube, gel filled n diameter in μm e.g. 9, 50, 62.5, 200
X gel filled PBT loose-tube (with up to 24 fibers) 7- Fiber count & type
H reinforced tube, gel-free
structure: xx.yy.zz
3a- Buffer count V tight tube
xx number of buffers / tubes containing fibers 6c- Core diameter
1 unitube (LT) or simplex construction (TB) W reinforced tube, gel filled
yy fiber count per each buffer / tube n diameter in μm e.g. 125, 250
2 2 loose-tubes (flat LT cable) or duplex construction (TB) zz fiber type - code as follows:
3 12 loose-tubes or tight-buffers
S- Singlemode M- Multimode 3- Cable construction
4 number of loose-tubes or tight-buffers 7a- Attenuation
S2 G.652.D M1 OM1 (BW 220/600 MHz x km) B rodent protection armor
5 number of loose-tubes or tight-buffers xx attenuation at wave length in dB/km
S5 G.655 M2 OM2 (BW 500/500 MHz x km) F core filled
6 number of loose-tubes or tight-buffers
S6 G.656 M3 OM3 (BW 1500/500 MHz x km) Q dry and longitudinal watertight
8 number of loose-tubes or tight-buffers
S7 G.657.A1 M4 OM4 (BW 3500/500 MHz x km) (ZN) non-metallic strain-relief 7b- Wave length
7 16 (5+11) loose-tubes or tight-buffers (in two layers)
S8 G.657.A2 M5 OM5 (BW 3500/500 MHz x km) (BN) improved rodent protected non-metalic strain-relief
9 18 (6+12) loose-tubes or tight-buffers (in two layers) A at 650 nm
S9 G.657.B3 (ZS) strain-relief with steel
0 24 (9+15) loose-tubes or tight-buffers (in two layers) B at 850 nm
(SR) overlapping corrugated steel tape
F at 1300 nm (MM)
3b- Buffer diameter 8- Outer sheath color F at 1310 nm (SM)
(for stranded loose tube constructions) R red V violet H at 1550 nm
4- Jacket material
1.5 1.5 mm E green T turquoise /aqua
H halogen free jacket (FRLSZH)
1.7 1.7 mm U blue B black
Y PVC, polyvinylchloride 7c- Bandwidth
2.3 2.3 mm Y yellow O orange
2Y PE, polyethylen (LDPE; HDPE)
W white P pink yy MHz × 100 m bandwidth at 650 nm
4Y PA, polyamide
4- Strength member(s) in/under sheath G gray I ivory yy MHz × km bandwidth at 850 nm / 1300 nm
11Y PUR, polyurethane
A aramid yarns N brown L lime green yy ps/(nm × km) dispersion at 1310 nm / 1550 nm
E e-glass yarns (standard rodent protection) H heather-violet M olive green
G e-glass yarns (improved rodent protection)
R 2 FRP rods integrated in the outer sheath
D 2 steel wires integrated in the outer sheath
f 2 FRP rods under the outer sheath - flat construction

Example UT8x1,7ECF

U T 8x1.7 E C F 08 12 S7 E
8 outer sheath color
7zz fiber type
Example DIN/VDE code
7yy fiber count each tube
7xx number of tubes U - D Q (ZN) (SR) H
6 sheath material 4 halogen free jacket (FRLSZH)

from cable core


to outer sheath
5 armor 3 overlapping corrugated steel tape
4 strength member 3 non-metallic strain-relief
3 buffer count x buffer diameter 3 dry and longitudinal watertight
2 buffer type 2 loose tube, gel filled
Cable family: UT.x1,7ECF, page 68 1 way of installation Cable family: UT.x1,7ECF, page 68 1 universal cable (for indoor and outdoor)

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Cable Sheath Materials Color Codes

Chemical resistance Combustion Properties


Flammability and/or combustion properties come into play any time a part or product will be used in a regulated
As a rule, chemical resistance is only required in heavily polluted or potentially hazardous environments. Knowledge space or application, such as aircraft, residential living units, public buildings, and so on.
of the effects of chemical exposure on the cabling component is of primary importance for the assessment of the
suitable product. Put simply, the combination of the intensity and duration of chemical exposure can be interpreted Polyolefins Polybutylene Polyvinyl-
Description Polyethylene Polyurethane Polyamide
as „chemical exposure“. flame retardant terephthalate chloride

Abbreviation FRLSZH LDPE HDPE PBT PUR PA PVC


Basically, a distinction is made between 3 types of exposure:
Halogen free yes yes yes yes yes no
• Exposure to less aggressive chemicals
• Exposure to aggressive chemicals Flame retardant yes no no no no yes
• Exposure to swelling chemicals Smoke emission low low strong strong medium strong

The following table gives an overview of the commercially available sheath materials and shall be seen as a simple Corrosive gasses low no no low low high
orientation aid.

Polyolefins Polybutylene Polyvinyl-


Description Polyethylene Polyurethane Polyamide
flame retardant terephthalate chloride

Abbreviation FRLSZH LDPE HDPE PBT PUR PA PVC


Color code for fibers
Oil ML ML OK ML OK ML

Petrol /Kerosene NR ML OK ML ML NR
IEC 60304 – R&M Standard
Salt water OK OK OK OK OK OK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Aggressive, watery acids OK OK ML ML ML ML
Groups of chemicals

Diluted, watery acids OK OK OK ML OK ML red green blue yellow white gray brown violet turquoise black orange pink
Aggressive, watery lye’s OK OK NR NR ML ML 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Diluted, watery lye’s OK OK ML OK OK ML

Acids, less aggressive OK OK NR ML ML OK red green blue yellow white gray brown violet turquoise transperant orange pink
ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked
Acids, aggressive OK OK NR ML OK ML

Soaps OK OK OK NR OK OK

Solvents, thinners NR NR NR NR NR NR
ANSI/TIA-598

OK: no problem, constant exposure causes no damage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12


ML: suitable for medium load, some effect after few days of constant exposure
NR: not recommended, immediate damage
blue orange green brown gray white red black yellow violet pink turquoise
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Mechanical Properties
blue orange green brown gray white red transparent yellow violet pink turquoise
Mechanical properties describe its behavior under the action of loads on it. There are many mechanical properties of ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked ring-marked

materials and some key properties related to cable sheath are given below. These properties are mostly of import-
ance during installation.
Loose-tube color coding
Polyolefins Polybutylene Polyvinyl-
Description Polyethylene Polyurethane Polyamide 1 2 3 4 5 18
flame retardant terephthalate chloride
6–17
Abbreviation FRLSZH LDPE HDPE PBT PUR PA PVC
red green white white white ... white
Abrasion resistance low med good good good good medium

Flexibility high med low low high low high


Outer jacket color
Hardness medium med hard hard soft hard soft
B R G B Y W I G B V T O P

black red green blue yellow white ivory gray brown violet turquoise orange pink

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Overview CPR Classified Products
Fiber Optic Cables

Acid production / corrosivity


There are three classifications of corrosivity:
a1 slightly corrosive fumes
a2 moderately corrosive fumes
a3 potentially highly corrosive fumes

Flaming droplets
There are three classes for the production of flaming droplets:
Construction Products Regulation d0 no flaming droplets
d1 flaming droplets for a short time
Euro class B2ca and class Cca Euro class Eca d2 potentially long-lasting flaming droplets
Products with very high or high fire protection, no conti- Products with normal fire protection, exposure to a small
nuous flame propagation, limited fire development, and flame may ignite the cable, low resistance to temperatu-
a limited heat release rate. re increases.

Euro class Dca


Products with medium fire protection, continuous flame Recommendations for the future use of EU fire protection classification
propagation, moderate fire development, and a limited
heat release rate. First and foremost, the CPR enables a comparison between the fire protection properties of different products.
However, every member state is instructed and required to define the minimum necessary fire protection classifi-
cation for the various applications themselves. The requirements placed on products can thus differ greatly across
Additional classification Europe for each building type. Therefore, the planner must check and comply with the local regulations. Various
organizations and international associations have also declared their own reco mmendations, which sometimes
Production / density of smoke go well beyond the legal minimum requirements.
There are three classes for smoke production and density in cables:
s1 weak smoke production In consideration of cost vs. benefit, R&M makes the following reco mmendation:
s1a s1 plus transmission value according to EN 61034-2 ≥ 80 %
s1b s1 plus transmission value according to EN 61034-2 ≥ 60 % < 80 % Euro classification Additional classification
s2 moderate smoke production Fire protection level of
s3 potentially strong smoke production Smoke Acid the installation cables
Flame propagation Flaming
production / production / (Use recommendations from R&M)*
Heat production droplets
density corrosivity

Assessing and examining Aca NA


Euro classification ( ca ) Classification criterion Additional criteria the consistency of the
performance system B1ca NA

EN ISO 1716 Very high


A
Gross heat of combustion B2ca s1 a1 d1 (e.g. escape routes, tunnels, high-risk
1+
Smoke production Verification documents: industries)
B1
( s1a, s1b, s2, s3 ) • Type testing
EN 50399 EN 50399 / EN 61034-2 High
• Regular works audit Cca s1 a1 d1
B2 Heat release (e.g. hospitals, nursing homes, schools)
• Regular sampling of
Acidity ongoing production
Flame propagation ( a1, a2, a3 ) Medium
C EN 50267-2-3 Dca s2 a2 d1 (e.g. public buildings, hotels, airports,
EN 60332-1-2
Flaming droplets industrial environments)
Flame propagation
D ( d0, d1, d2 )
3 Normal
EN 50399
Verification documents:
Eca (e.g. normal office buildings, residential
EN 60332-1-2 • Type testing
E premises)
Flame propagation
4 Low
F Fca
No verification documents (not recommended)

* The necessary fire protection classification for installation cables is prescribed by the relevant fire prevention authority.

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