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FSSL0246G - Outdoor Loose Tube OS2, 24 Fibers OSP Corrugated Steel Tape Armor Sub-units (12F)


FX Outdoor Loose Tube, OS2, 24 Fibers, OSP Corrugated Steel Tape Armor, Sub-units (12F) Gel, Black Jacket

Product Overview

Product Category: Fiber Multi-Loose Tube Cable
Suitable Applications: Campus Area Network, Long Haul, Backbone

Fiber Specifications

Fiber Type: OS2, G.657.A1, G.652.D
Fiber Diameter: 250 µm
Fiber Count: 24
Fiber Color Coding: TIA-598-D

Cable Construction

Number of Active Subunits: 2
Number of Fillers: 3
Fibers Per Subunit: 12
Subunit Waterblocking: Gel Filled
Subunit Diameter: 0.098 in (2.5 mm)
Subunit Color: TIA-598-D
Central Strength Member Type: GRP
Core Wrap Material: Waterblock Tape

Armor Specifications

Armor Type and Material: CST - Corrugated Steel Tape

Outer Jacket Specifications

Strength Member: Waterblocking Fiberglass Yarns
Jacket Material: PE - Polyethylene
Nom. Diameter: 0.530 in (13.5 mm)
Outer Jacket Color: Black
Outer Jacket Ripcord: 2

Mechanical Characteristics

Minimum Bend Radius During Installation: 20x Cable OD
Minimum Bend Radius During Operation: 10x Cable OD
Max. Tensile Strength During Installation: 2670 N (600 lbf)
Max. Tensile Strength During Operation: 800 N (180 lbf)
Crush Resistance: 440 N/cm
Bulk Cable Weight: 103 lbs/kft (153.2 kg/km)

Temperature Range

Installation Temperature Range: -30°C to +60°C
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature Range: -40°C to +70°C

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance, Burial
Sustainability: CA Prop 65
ICEA Compliance: S-87-640
TIA/EIA Compliance: 598-D
Telcordia Compliance: Telcordia GR-20
European Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment)

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.91 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeUPC
FSSL0246GBlackReel612825384700
Belden-Optical-Fiber-Catalog-2016.pdf
Belden-Optical-Fiber-Catalog-2016.pdf
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