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036ZCF-14101DA1

FREEDM® Ribbon, Gel-Free Cable, Riser  36 F, Bend-improved Single-mode (OS2), Interlocking Armor

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General Specifications
Product Number 036ZCF-14101DA1
Installation Methods Horizontal,  Riser,  Duct,  Aerial,  Direct Buried 
Cable Type Ribbon
Environment Indoor/Outdoor
Product Type Interlocking Armor
Fiber Category Bend-improved SM (OS2)
Flame Rating Riser (OFNR)
Cable geometry Round
Standards
RoHS Free of hazardous substances according to RoHS 2011/65/EU
Approvals and Listings National Electrical Code® (NEC®) OFCR, CSA FT-4 
Design and Test Criteria ANSI/ICEA S-104-696, Telcordia GR-409 
Environmental Conditions
Temperature Range, Installation -10 °C  to  60 °C    (14 °F  to  140 °F    )
Temperature Range, Operation -40 °C  to  70 °C    (-40 °F  to  158 °F    )
Temperature Range, Storage -40 °C  to  70 °C    (-40 °F  to  158 °F    )
Cable Design
Buffer Tube Color Natural
Fiber Count 36
Buffer Tube Diameter 5.6 mm (0.22 in)
Number of Ripcords 2
Fiber Coloring Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet, Rose, Aqua
Outer Jacket Color Black
Outer Jacket Material Flame-Retardant, UV-Resistant
Tensile Strength Elements and/or Armoring - Layer 1 Dielectric strength members
Tensile Strength Elements and/or Armoring - Layer 2 Interlocking Armor
Tape Water-swellable
Tape, Layer 1 Water-swellable
Ribbons per Tube
Fibers per Ribbon 12 
Mechanical Specifications
Max. Tensile Strength, Long-Term 890 N (200.08 lbf)
Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term 2700 N (606.98 lbf)
Nominal Outer Diameter 17.3 mm  (0.68 in )
Min. Bend Diameter Operation 346 mm (13.62 in)
Min. Bend Diameter Installation 692 mm (27.24 in)
Optical Characteristics
Fiber Code Z
Performance Option Code 01
Fiber Category OS2 
Fiber Type Single-mode (OS2) / 250 µm
Fiber Name Bend-Improved Single-mode (OS2)
Maximum Attenuation 0.4 dB/km / 0.4 dB/km / 0.3 dB/km
Wavelengths 1310 nm / 1383 nm / 1550 nm
Fiber Compliance ITU-T G.652.D and ITU-T G.657.A1
Dimensions
Cable Weight 125 kg/km (84 lb/1000 ft)
Fiber and ribbon geometries
Provide excellent mass fusion splicing results
Waterblocked cable
Enables use of cables for outdoor applications
12-fiber ribbons with ribbon IDs
Easy identification
UV-resistant, flame-retardant jacket
Rugged, durable and easy to strip
Available in preconnectorized assemblies
Easy field installation and reduced labor costs
Common installations
Outdoor aerial and duct