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Tender No. : Spec. No. : LS G S - 16- O C 0189- 01

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Tender Title :

Bidder : LS Cable & System Ltd.

Document Title :

Specification
For

Fiber Optic Cable

Dry PP Loose Tube / Dry Core
All-Dielectric / Self-Supporting

01 May. 17, 2016 Editorial corrections for Table 9 & 10 Lee, Mansu Jun, Youngho Lee, Yuhyoung

00 May. 2, 2016 Original Issue Lee, Mansu Jun, Youngho Lee, Yuhyoung

Rev. No. Date Descriptions Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

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1. GENERAL

This specification covers the general requirements of all dielectric self-supporting cable.

2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES

Unless otherwise specified, all cables shall be in accordance with all applicable section of
the following Codes, Standards and Regulations, and their current amendments.

Table 1. Normative references

Normative Designation

IEC 60793-1 Optical fibers, Generic specification

IEC 60793-2 Optical fibers, Product specification

TIA-598-C Optical fiber cable color coding

Characteristics of a fiber and cable with non-zero dispersion for
ITU-T G.656
wideband optical transport
Characteristics of a non-zero dispersion-shifted single-mode
ITU-T G.655
optical fiber
ITU-T G.652 Characteristics of a single-mode optical fiber

ITU-T G.651 Characteristics of a multi-mode optical fiber

IEC 60794-1-1 Optical fiber cables Part 1 : Generic specification - General

Optical fiber cables Part 1-21 : Generic specification Basic
IEC 60794-1-21
optical cable test procedures Mechanical test methods
Optical fiber cables Part 1-22 : Generic specification Basic
IEC 60794-1-22
optical cable test procedures Environmental test methods
IEC 60794-4-20 Family specification for ADSS optical cables
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3. OPTICAL FIBER

The optical, geometrical, mechanical and environmental performance of the optical fiber
shall be in accordance with Table 2 and Table 3 below.

Table 2. Performance of the single mode fiber (ITU-T G.652D)

ITEMS UNITS SPECIFICATION
0.36 at 1310nm
Attenuation dB/km 0.35 at 1383nm
0.22at 1550nm
3.5 at 1285nm ~ 1330nm
Chromatic Dispersion ps/nm.km
18 at 1550nm
Zero Dispersion Wavelength nm 1300 ~ 1322
Zero Dispersion Slope 2
ps/nm .km 0.092
Cable PMD (PMDQ) ps/km 0.2 (20 section link)
Cut-off Wavelength (cc, Cabled fiber) nm 1260
Attenuation vs. Bending
dB 0.1 at 1625nm
(30mm radius x 100turns)
9.2 0.4 at 1310nm
Mode Field Diameter m
10.4 1.0 at 1550nm
Core/Cladding Concentricity Error m 0.6
Cladding Diameter m 125 1
Cladding Non-circularity % 1.0
Coating Diameter m 245 10
Proof Test Gpa 0.69

Table 3. Performance of the single mode fiber (ITU-T G.655 D)

ITEMS UNITS SPECIFICATION
0.24 at 1550nm
Attenuation dB/km
0.26 at 1625nm
2.0 ~ 6.0 at 1530 ~ 1565nm
Chromatic Dispersion ps/nm.km
4.5 ~ 11.2 at 1565 ~ 1625nm
Dispersion Slope at 1550nm ps/nm2.km 0.09
Cable PMD (PMDQ) ps/km 0.1 (20 section link)
Cut-off Wavelength (cc, Cabled fiber) nm 1450
Attenuation vs. Bending
dB 0.1 at 1625nm
(30mm radius x 100turns)
Mode Field Diameter m 9.6 0.5 at 1550nm
Core/Cladding Concentricity Error m 0.6
Cladding Diameter m 125 1
Cladding Non-circularity % 1
Coating Diameter m 245 10
Proof Test Level Gpa 0.69
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4. FIBER AND LOOSE BUFFER TUBE IDENTIFICATION

Color code of the loose buffer tubes and the individual fibers within each loose buffer tube
shall be in accordance with Table 4 and Table 5 below.

Table 4. Color code of the individual fibers

No. of Fibers Color No. of Fibers Color
1 Blue 7 Red
2 Orange 8 Black
3 Green 9 Yellow
4 Brown 10 Violet
5 Gray 11 Pink
6 White 12 Aqua

Table 5. Color code of the individual loose tubes

No. of Tubes Color No. of Tubes Color
1 Blue 13 Blue/BK stripe
2 Orange 14 Orange/BK stripe
3 Green 15 Green/BK stripe
4 Brown 16 Brown/BK stripe
5 Slate 17 Slate/BK stripe
6 White 18 White/BK stripe
7 Red 19 Red/BK stripe
8 Black 20 Black/WH stripe
9 Yellow 21 Yellow/BK stripe
10 Violet 22 Violet/BK stripe
11 Pink 23 Pink/BK stripe
12 Aqua 24 Aqua/BK stripe
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5. CABLE CONSTRUCTION

The construction of the cable shall be in accordance with Table 6 below.

Table 6. Construction of the cable

ITEMS DESCRIPTION
Number of fibers 12, 24, 48, 96, 144, 288
No. of fibers per tube 12
Loose buffer Material Flexible Polypropylene
tube Diameter 2.4 or 2.7mm depends on the cable design
Water blocking material
Water Blocking Yarn
in loose buffer tube
Central strength member FRP (Fiber reinforced plastic) with coating if necessary
Water blocking material Water blocking yarn
Core wrapping tape Water blocking tape
Ripcord 2 ripcords
Span Type S-100 M S-200M S-400M
Inner jacket Material Black Standard PE
N/A
Thickness Nom. 0.9 mm
Peripheral strength member Aramid yarn
Ripcord 2 ripcords
Material Black Standard PE1 or TRPE2
Outer jacket Nom.
1.5 mm 1.6 mm 1.5mm
Thickness

6. QUALIFICATION TEST

The product shall be type tested for the qualifications according to Table 7 below. Unless
otherwise specified, all attenuation measurements required in this section shall be performed
at 1,550nm for SMF (single mode fiber).

Table 7. Qualification test items

ITEMS TEST METHOD AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Test method: IEC 60794-1-21 E1
- MAT3 in Table 9 for 1 hour
Tensile Acceptance criteria
- Fiber strain: Max. 0.33% during the test
- Attenuation increment: 0.15 dB

1

Space Potential : 12kV for Standard Black PE
2
3

Space Potential : 24kV for Tracking Resistant PE
MAT (Max. Allowable Tension) : Maximum tensile load that may be applied to the cable without detriment to the performance
requirements (optical performance, fiber durability) due to fiber strain
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ITEMS TEST METHOD AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Test method: IEC 60794-1-21 E6
- Bending radius : 20D (D = cable diameter)
- Number of cycles: 25 cycles
- Bending speed: 30 cycles/minute
Repeated Bending
Acceptance criteria
- Attenuation increment: 0.05 dB after the test
- No damage to the sheath or cable elements under visual
examination without magnification
Test method: IEC 60794-1-21 E4
- Impact energy : 10J (1kg 1m)
- Striking surface radius : 300mm
- Number of impact : 3 in a different place (Min. 500mm
apart)
Impact
Acceptance criteria
- Attenuation increment: 0.05 dB after the test
- No jacket cracking and fiber breakage
- No damage to the sheath or cable elements under visual
examination without magnification
Test method: IEC 60794-1-22 E3
- Long term 1,100N/10cm for 10min
- Short term 2,200N/10cm for 1min
- Number of tests : 3 with interval 500mm
Acceptance criteria
Crush - Attenuation increment
.For long term : 0.05 dB during the test
.For short term : 0.05 dB after the test
- No damage to the sheath or cable elements under visual
examination without magnification
Test method: IEC 60794-1-22 E7
- Cable length twisted: 2m
- No. of twist cycles: 10 cycles
- Twist angle: 180
Torsion
Acceptance criteria
- Attenuation increment: 0.05 dB after the test
- No damage to the sheath or cable elements under visual
examination without magnification
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ITEMS TEST METHOD AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Test method: IEC 60794-1-22 Method F1
- Temperature condition
Operation(1) Storage(2)
Low (A) TA1 : -30 TA2 : -40
High (B) TB1 : 70 TB2 : 70
- Temperature cycle sequence (2 cycles)
.1st cycle : TA2
TB2
Temperature cycling .2nd cycle : TA1
TA2
TB1
TB2
23
- Soak time at each temperature : 16 hours
- Attenuation shall be measured at 23 (reference
attenuation) before the sequence and at the end of the soak
time at each step (TA1, TA2, TB1, TB2) in the 2nd cycle
Acceptance criteria
- Max. 0.05dB/km for TA1 and TB1
- Max. 0.15dB/km for TA2, TB2
Test method: IEC 60794-1-22 F5B
- Length of specimen: 3m
- Height of pressure head: 1m
Water penetration
- Test time: 24 hours
Acceptance criteria
- No water shall be detected at the unsealed end of the sample

7. SAG/TENSION PARAMETERS AND TABLES

Table 8. Operating Condition

ITEMS NESC Light NESC Medium NESC Heavy
Temperature () -1 -10 -20
Wind Pressure (kg/m2) 43.9 19.4 19.4
Ice Thickness (mm) No ice 6.5 12.5
Constant (kg/m) 0.0745 0.2551 0.449

Table 9. MAT of Cables

Fiber Counts
Cable Type
12~48F 96F 144F 288F
S-100M 217 253 347 423
S-200M 323 417 456 531
S-400M 739 827 1048 1237
* Actual values may deviate from the calculated values given in the tables above.
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Table 10. Sag/Tension Table

Initial Installation Max. Allowable Tension
Cable Span Sag Tension (kgf) Light Medium Heavy
Type (m) (%) Sag Tension Sag Tension Sag Tension
L M H
(m) (kgf) (m) (kgf) (m) (kgf)
20 1.0% 21 0.4 70 0.5 92 0.6 133
12, 24, 40 1.0% 42 1.0 112 1.2 145 1.6 209
48F 60 1.0% 64 78 1.7 150 2.1 192 2.5 305
S-100M 80 1.0% 85 103 143 2.5 184 2.8 265 2.9 494
100 1.0% 106 129 179 3.3 217 3.7 310 3.9 577
120 2.5% 62 86 5.1 220 5.8 289 5.8 557
12, 24, 140 2.5% 73 100 6.2 248 7.0 323 7.1 623
48F 160 2.5% 83 115 7.3 274 7.0 463 8.4 686
S-200M 180 2.5% 93 129 - 8.5 299 8.1 506 - -
200 2.5% 104 143 - 9.7 323 9.2 548 - -
240 2.5% 172 - 10.3 500 11.6 627 - -
12, 24, 280 2.5% 201 - 12.5 562 14.1 703 - -
48F 320 2.5% 230 - - 14.8 623 - - - -
S-400M 360 2.5% 258 - - 17.1 682 - - - -
400 2.5% 287 - - 19.5 739 - - - -
20 1.0% 26 0.4 83 0.4 107 0.6 151
40 1.0% 51 1.0 132 1.1 166 1.4 234
96F
S-100M 60 1.0% 77 92 1.6 175 1.9 218 2.3 344
80 1.0% 102 123 2.4 215 2.6 303 3.4 417
100 1.0% 128 153 208 3.1 253 3.5 354 3.7 633
120 2.5% 74 100 4.9 254 5.5 323 5.6 603
140 2.5% 86 117 6.0 285 6.7 361 6.8 674
96F
160 2.5% 98 133 7.1 315 7.9 397 8.1 742
S-200M
180 2.5% 111 150 8.2 344 7.8 553 9.5 807
200 2.5% 123 167 - 9.3 372 8.9 598 - -
240 2.5% 200 - 10.1 559 11.2 685 - -
280 2.5% 234 - 12.3 629 13.6 768 - -
96F
320 2.5% 267 - - 14.5 697 - - - -
S-400M
360 2.5% 300 - - 16.8 763 - - - -
400 2.5% 334 - - 19.1 827 - - - -
20 1.0% 41 0.4 112 0.4 136 0.5 186
40 1.0% 82 0.9 178 1.0 212 1.3 288
144F
60 1.0% 123 129 1.5 237 1.7 279 2.1 406
S-100M
80 1.0% 165 254 2.2 293 2.5 342 2.5 658
100 1.0% 206 215 317 2.9 347 3.1 431 3.4 768
120 2.5% 103 152 4.7 309 5.2 378 5.4 703
140 2.5% 121 178 5.7 347 6.3 424 6.6 786
144F
160 2.5% 138 203 6.7 385 6.5 609 7.8 865
S-200M
180 2.5% 155 229 7.8 421 7.5 665 9.1 942
200 2.5% 172 254 8.9 456 8.5 720 10.4 1,017
240 2.5% 305 - 9.9 705 10.7 826 - -
280 2.5% 356 - 11.9 794 13.0 927 - -
144F
320 2.5% 406 - 14.0 881 15.4 1,025 - -
S-400M
360 2.5% 457 - - 16.2 965 - - - -
400 2.5% 508 - - 18.5 1,048 - - - -
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Initial Installation Max. Allowable Tension

Cable Span Sag Tension (kgf) Light Medium Heavy
Type (m) (%) Sag Tension Sag Tension Sag Tension
L M H
(m) (kgf) (m) (kgf) (m) (kgf)
20 1.0% 50 0.4 128 0.4 152 0.5 206
40 1.0% 100 0.9 207 1.0 239 1.3 322
288F
60 1.0% 150 1.5 278 1.6 317 2.1 423
S-100M
80 1.0% 200 83 2.1 344 2.4 390 3.6 452
100 1.0% 250 260 2.8 408 3.0 488 4.8 531
120 2.5% 125 184 4.7 357 5.0 421 5.2 791
140 2.5% 146 215 5.7 401 6.1 472 6.3 885
288F
160 2.5% 166 246 6.7 445 7.2 522 7.5 976
S-200M
180 2.5% 187 276 7.8 486 7.2 758 8.7 1,063
200 2.5% 208 307 8.8 527 8.3 822 9.9 1,148
240 2.5% 368 - 9.7 830 10.3 944 - -
280 2.5% 430 - 11.7 936 12.5 1,062 - -
288F
320 2.5% 491 - 13.8 1,039 14.8 1,175 - -
S-400M
360 2.5% 553 - - 15.9 1,139 - - - -
400 2.5% 614 - - 18.1 1,237 - - - -
* Actual values may deviate from the calculated values given in the tables above.

8. CABLE PACKING AND MARKING

8.1 Cable marking

The outer surface of the cable shall be marked with white characters at intervals of one
meter with the following information. Other marking is also available upon request.

1) Cable type (ex, "ADSS S-100M" )

2) Fiber type and counts (ex, " SM24C")
3) Name of the manufacturer (" LS Cable & System")
4) Year of manufacture
5) Length marking

Ex.1) For single mode 24 fibers cable

0000M ADSS S-100M SM24C LS Cable & System 2016 0001M

8.2 Cable packing

8.2.1 Standard length of the cable shall be 3,000m and 4,000m. Other cable length is also
available if requested by customer.
8.2.2 Each length of the cable shall be wound on a separate wooden reel.
8.2.3 Both ends of the cable shall be sealed with suitable plastic caps to prevent the entry of
moisture during shipping, handling and storage.
8.2.4 The cable ends shall be securely fastened to the reel to prevent the cable from becoming
loose in transit or during placing operations.
8.2.5 Circumference battens or wood-fiber board shall be secured with steel bands to protect the
cable during normal handling and shipping.
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8.3 Cable reel

8.3.1 Details given below shall be distinctly marked with a weather proof materials on both outer
sides of the reel flange:

1) Purchasers name
2) Cable type and fiber counts
3) Length of cable in meters
4) Gross weight in kilograms
5) Reel number
6) Name of manufacturer
7) Year of manufacture
8) Arrow showing the direction drum shall be rolled
* Other shipping mark is also available upon request.

8.3.2 The cable shall be shipped on reels designed to prevent damage to the cable during
shipment and installation.
8.3.3 The arbor holes provided in the reels shall be at least 75 mm and at most 110 mm in
diameter.

9. SAFETY

9.1 ROHS directive

All cables and any associated packing and labeling materials shall meet RoHS (Restriction
of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances) regulations as appropriate.

9.2 ISPM 15 directive

All wooden packing materials shall meet ISPM (International Standards for Phytosanitary
Measures) regulations as appropriate.
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< Cross-sectional drawing of cable >

Example) 48 fiber S-400M ADSS Cable

 Optical fibers
 Water blocking yarn
 Loose buffer tubes
 Water blocking yarn
 Central strength member
 Water blocking tape
 Fillers
 Inner jacket
 Aramid yarn
 Ripcords
 Outer jacket

Example) 96 fiber S-100 & 200M ADSS Cable

 Optical fibers
 Water blocking yarn
 Loose buffer tubes
 Water blocking yarn
 Central strength member
 Water blocking tape
 Aramid yarn
 Ripcords
 Outer jacket

The drawing appearing on this page may be subject to change or modification without any prior notice.
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Example) 288 fiber S-100 & 200M ADSS Cable

 Optical fibers
 Water blocking yarn
 Loose buffer tubes
 Water blocking yarn
 Central strength member
 Water blocking tape
 Aramid yarn
 Ripcords
 Outer jacket

The drawing appearing on this page may be subject to change or modification without any prior notice.

Approx. Minimum bending radius (mm)

Fiber Cable dia.
Cable Type cable weight
counts (mm) Under load No load
(kg/km)
12, 24, 48F 11.0 85 220 110
96F 12.5 102 250 125
S-100M
144F 15.8 165 320 160
288F 18.5 200 370 185
12, 24, 48F 12.2 103 240 120
96F 13.7 123 270 135
S-200M
144F 16.1 172 320 160
288F 18.8 208 380 190
12, 24, 48F 14.2 143 280 140
96F 15.7 166 310 155
S-400M
144F 19.3 253 390 195
288F 22.5 306 450 225
* Actual values may deviate from the calculated values given in the table above.

= End of Specification =