144EC8-14101-A3
Ribbon Interlocking Armored Cable, Plenum 144 F, Single-mode (OS2)
General Specifications
| Product Number | 144EC8-14101-A3 |
| EAN Code | 4056418190358 |
| Cable Type | Ribbon |
| Environment | Indoor |
| Product Type | Interlocking Armor |
| Fiber Category | Single-mode (OS2) |
| Flame Rating | Plenum (OFCP) |
| Application | Plenum, General purpose, Horizontal, Vertical Riser |
| Cable geometry | Round |
Standards
| RoHS | Free of hazardous substances according to RoHS 2011/65/EU |
| Approvals and Listings | National Electrical Code® (NEC®) OFNP |
| Design and Test Criteria | ANSI/ICEA S-83-596, CSA FT-6 |
Environmental Conditions
| Temperature Range, Installation | 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F ) |
| Temperature Range, Operation | 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °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 | 144 |
| Buffer Tube Diameter | 11 mm (0.43 in) |
| Number of Ripcords | 2 |
| Fiber Coloring | Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet, Rose, Aqua |
| Outer Jacket Color | Yellow |
| Outer Jacket Material | Flame-retardant |
| Inner Jacket Material | Flame-retardant |
| Tensile Strength Elements and/or Armoring - Layer 1 | Dielectric strength members |
| Tape | Water-swellable |
| Tensile Strength Elements and/or Armoring - Layer 3 | Interlocking Armor |
| Ribbons per Tube | 12 |
| Fibers per Ribbon | 12 |
Mechanical Specifications
| Max. Tensile Strength, Long-Term | 400 N (89.92 lbf) |
| Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term | 400 N (89.92 lbf) |
| Min. Bend Radius Installation | 3375 mm (132.87 in) |
| Min. Bend Radius Operation | 225 mm (8.86 in) |
| Nominal Outer Diameter | 22.5 mm (0.89 in ) |
| Nominal Inner Cable Diameter | 155 mm (6.1 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 | 400 kg/km (268.79 lb/1000 ft) |
Ribbon ID numbers and fiber colors
Easily identifiable
Precise fiber and ribbon geometries
Excellent mass splicing yields
Flame-retardant jacket
Rugged and durable
Flexible interlocking armor
Up to seven times the crush protection compared to non-armored cables
Common installations
Indoor plenum, riser and general building applications