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GCAH272 - Universal OFC MLT: ARAMID + LSZH with 6 Tubes of Ø1.9mm 72f MM OM2.


Universal (Indoor/Outdoor) dry core optical fiber Multi Loose Tube cable with aramid yarns as strength member and Low Smoke Zero Halogen outer jacket. Existing out of 6 tubes with a diameter of 1.9mm with 72 fibers (6t x 12f) MM OM2.

Product Overview

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

Construction

Fiber Cable Construction
Fiber TypeFiber CountSubunit Color
OM272TIA coding (Gxxxxxx.T): Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Gray, White
Fiber Color Coding: TIA coding (Gxxxxxx.T): Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Gray, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet, Pink, Aqua
Central Strength Member: GRP
Cable Core Water Tight: Yes
Cable Core Waterblocking: Waterblocking Aramid Yarns + Tape
Bulk Cable Weight: 91 kg/km

SubUnit Specifications

Number of Active Subunits: 6
Number of Subunit Positions: 6
Fibers Per Subunit: 12
Subunit Diameter: 1.9 mm
Subunit Waterblocking: Gel Filled

Jacket Specifications

Number of Jackets: Single Jacket
Type of Armor: Non-Armored

Outer Jacket Specifications

Outer Jacket
MaterialNominal DiameterRipcord
LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant)9.5 mmYes
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

Max. Attenuation at 1300 nm: 0.9 dB/km
Max. Attenuation at 850 nm: 2.9 dB/km

Mechanical Characteristics

Mechanical Tests
DescriptionTested StandardRequirement/ValueAccording to Family Specification
Cable Min. Bend Radius Installation (Short Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E6190 mmIEC 60794-3-10
Cable Min. Bend Radius Operation (Long Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E11142.5 mmIEC 60794-3-10
Cable Max. Tensile Strength Installation (Short Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E12850 N (641 lbf)IEC 60794-3-10
Cable Max. Tensile Strength Operation (Long Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E1950 N (214 lbf)IEC 60794-3-10
Cable Max. Crush Resistance Installation (Short Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E315 kN/mIEC 60794-3-10
Cable Max. Crush Resistance Operation (Long Term)IEC 60794-1-21-E37.5 kN/mIEC 60794-3-10
Cable Impact ResistanceIEC 60794-1-21-E410 J, 300 mm Radius, 3 CyclesIEC 60794-3-10
Cable Torsion ResistanceIEC 60794-1-21-E7180°, 2 m, 10 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
IEC Flammability: IEC 60332-1-2
Reaction to Fire - Bundle Flame Test: IEC 60332-3-24
IEC 60754-1 - Halogen Amount: Zero
IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Max. Conductivity: 10 µS/mm
IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Min. pH: 4.3
IEC 61034-2 - Smoke Density Min. Transmittance: 60%
CPR Euroclass: Eca
REACH: Compliant
ISO/IEC Compliance: IEC 60794-1-1
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2): Compliant
UV/ Sunlight Protection: Yes

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.63 Revision Date: 12-12-2023
Fiber_Cable_Installation_Guide_202009.pdf
Fiber-Portfolio-Overview-2022-11-EN.pdf
Fiber Properties 2022-11-24.pdf
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