048ECF-14101-20
FREEDM Ribbon, Gel-Filled Cable, Riser 48 F, Single-mode (OS2)
General Specifications
| Product Number | 048ECF-14101-20 |
| Cable Type | Ribbon |
| Environment | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Product Type | Dielectric |
| Fiber Category | Single-mode (OS2) |
| Flame Rating | Riser (OFNR) |
| Application | Direct Buried, Vertical Riser, Duct, General purpose, Horizontal, Aerial |
| Cable geometry | Round |
Standards
| RoHS | Free of hazardous substances according to RoHS 2011/65/EU |
| Approvals and Listings | National Electrical Code® (NEC®) OFNR, CSA FT-4 |
| Design and Test Criteria | ANSI/ICEA S-104-696 |
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 | 48 |
| Buffer Tube Diameter | 56 mm (2.2 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 | Dielectric strength members |
| Tape | Water-swellable |
| Ribbons per Tube | 4 |
| Fibers per Ribbon | 12 |
Mechanical Specifications
| Max. Tensile Strength, Long-Term | 600 N (134.89 lbf) |
| Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term | 600 N (134.89 lbf) |
| Min. Bend Radius Installation | 180 mm (7.09 in) |
| Min. Bend Radius Operation | 120 mm (4.72 in) |
| Nominal Outer Diameter | 12 mm (0.47 in ) |
Optical Characteristics
| Fiber Code | E |
| Performance Option Code | 01 |
| Fiber Category | OS2 |
| Fiber Type | Single-mode (OS2) / 250 µm |
| Fiber Name | 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 |
Dimensions
| Cable Weight | 141 kg/km (94.75 lb/1000 ft) |
Precise fiber and ribbon geometries
Excellent mass splicing yields
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