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GBCUI08 - Outdoor OFC MLT: GLASS YARNS + CST + PE with 12 gel-free tubes of Ø1.9mm 108f SM OS2 G.657.B3.


Outdoor dry core optical fiber Multi Loose Tube cable with glass yarns as strength member, Corrugated Steel Tape (Full Rodent Protected) armor and polyethylene outer jacket. Product feature: This cable has improved rodent protection by Corrugated Steel Tape (Full Rodent Protected). Existing out of 12 gel-free tubes with a diameter of 1.9mm with 108 fibers (9t x 12f) SM OS2 G.657.B3.

Product Overview

Construction Type: Multi Loose Tube
Environmental Space: Outdoor
Suitable Applications: For outdoor use in structured (data) wiring systems such as industrial backbone, campus backbone, building backbone (riser) and/or horizontal cabling. For outdoor use in networks for industrial, telecom, cable TV and/or broadcast. Easy to install in ducts, tunnels and trenches and/or tubes. Suitable for Direct Burial.

Construction

Fiber Cable Construction
Fiber TypeFiber Grade acc. ITU-TFiber CountSubunit Color
OS2G.657.B3108TIA coding (Gxxxxxx.T): Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Gray, White, Red, Black, Yellow
Fiber Color Code: TIA coding (Gxxxxxx.T): Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Gray, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet, Pink, Aqua
Central Strength Member Type: GRP
Cable Core Water Tight: Yes
Cable Core Water Blocking: Waterblocking Glass Yarns + Tape
Bulk Cable Weight: 210 kg/km

SubUnit Specifications

Number of Active Subunits: 9
Number of Subunit Positions: 12
Fibers Per Subunit: 12
Subunit Diameter: 1.9 mm
Subunit Waterblocking: Gel Free

Jacket Specifications

Number of Jackets: Single Jacket
Type of Armor: Corrugated Steel Tape

Outer Jacket Specifications

Outer Jacket
MaterialColorNominal DiameterRipcord
PE - PolyethyleneBlack15.2 mmYes
Outer Jacket1 Table Notes: Standard color: Orange. Available colors: Orange, Yellow, Turquoise, Erika Violet, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Violet, Pink, Grey, White, Black, Lime Green

Optical Characteristics

Maximum Attenuation at 1310 nm: 0.39 dB/km
Maximum Attenuation at 1550 nm: 0.24 dB/km
Maximum Attenuation at 1625 nm: 0.29 dB/km

Mechanical Characteristics

Mechanical Tests
DescriptionTested StandardRequirement/ValueAccording to Family Specification
Cable Min. Bend Radius Installation (Short Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E6304 mmIEC 60794-3-10
Cable Min. Bend Radius Operation (Long Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E11304 mmIEC 60794-3-10
Cable Max. Tensile Strength Installation (Short Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E13450 N (776 lbf)IEC 60794-3-10
Cable Max. Tensile Strength Operation (Long Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E11150 N (259 lbf)IEC 60794-3-10
Cable Max. Crush Resistance Installation (Short Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E322 kN/mIEC 60794-3-10
Cable Max. Crush Resistance Operation (Long Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E311 kN/mIEC 60794-3-10
Cable Impact ResistanceIEC 60794-1-21-E410 J, 300 mm Radius, 3 CyclesIEC 60794-3-10

Temperature Range

Operating Temperature Range: -30 °C to +70 °C
Installation Temperature Range: -5 °C to +50 °C
Storage Temperature Range: -30 °C to +70 °C

Standards

UL Rating/Flame Test: Non-UL Rated
REACH: Compliant
ISO/IEC Compliance: IEC 60794, ISO/IEC 11801-1
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2): Compliant
UV/ Sunlight Protection: Yes

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.4 Revision Date: 09-12-2025
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