VINA OFC

VINA-OFC., JSC

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FOR Single Mode of All Dielectric Self Supporting Optical Fiber Cable (ADSS Type) (37-72 cores)
[ Span length: 80m ]

Prepared by ___________________
TRAN DINH HUY

Checked by ____________________
PHAN VAN TUE

Approved by ____________________
BOD

VINA OFC

VINA-OFC., JSC

SPEC : SP13-EKE8-0612-CB ISSUED : Sept, 2013 REV. : 1

1. SCOPE 1.1 Application This specification covers the general requirements of self-supporting cable for aerial application (ADSS cable). 1.2 Cable Description Color coded fibers, filled color coded loose tubes, PE filler (if necessary), swelling water blocking yarn, SZ form -stranded around the dielectric central strength member (FRP), water blocking tape, inner PE jacket, outer strength member (Aramid yarn - Kevlar) and outer PE jacket. 2. OPTICAL FIBER 1) Fiber type: Matched clad fiber 2) The optical, geometrical, mechanical and environmental performance of the optical fiber shall be in accordance with Table 1 below. Table 1. The Optical and Geometrical Performance of Single Mode Fiber (ITU-T G.652D) ITEMS at 1310nm at 1383nm 3nm at 1550nm at 1310nm-1625nm at 1530nm-1625nm UNITS SPECIFICATION 0.37 0.39 0.24 0.39 0.275 3.5 at 1310nm 18 at 1550nm 22 at 1625nm 1300 ~ 1324 0.089 0.2 1260 1100~1280 0.10 at 1310nm & 1550nm 9.2 0.5 at 1310nm 10.5 1.0 at 1550nm 0.5 125 1.0 1.0 0.05 at 1310nm 0.05 at 1550nm 240 5 255 10 12
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Attenuation

dB/km

Chromatic Dispersion Zero Dispersion Wavelength Zero Dispersion Slope Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) Cable cut-off Wavelength (cc) Fiber cut-off Wavelength (c) Point Discontinuity Mode Field Diameter Core-Clad Concentricity Cladding Diameter Cladding Non-circularity Attenuation vs. Bending (60mm x 100turns) Coating Diameter (Uncolored) Coating Diameter colored Coating Cladding Concentricity error

ps/nm.km nm ps/nm2.km ps/(km)1/2 nm dB

m m m %
dB

m m m

VINA OFC

VINA-OFC., JSC

SPEC : SP13-EKE8-0612-CB ISSUED : Sept, 2013 REV. : 1

3. CABLE CONSTRUCTION 3.1 Cross-sectional Drawing of Cable Colored Loose Tube Colored Fiber Thixotrophic Jelly Water Blocking Tape Outer Strength Member(Kevlar) Inner Sheath (HDPE) Outter Sheath (HDPE) Strength Member (FRP) Swellable Water Blocking Yarn Filler (if necessry) Ripcord Table 2 Diameter, Composition and Weight Nominal Minimum Bending Radius (mm) No. of Approx. Cable Weight Cable Diameter Fiber (kg/km) Under Load No Load (mm) 37-72 13.3 0.3 140-143 266 133 The construction of the cable shall be in accordance with Table 3 below. Table 3. Construction of the Cable ITEMS Number of Fibers Number of Fibers per Tube Loose Buffer Tube Material Diameter DESCRIPTION Max 72C Max. 12 Fibers PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) 2.6mm 0.1mm Thixotropic Jelly Compound Polyethylene rod FRP 2.7mm 0.1mm Water Blocking SwellableYarn Water Blocking Tape SZ direction Black HDPE (Density 0.941-0.946) 1.0mm 0.1mm Kevlar of Aramid Yarn Black HDPE (Density 0.941-0.946) 1.5mm 0.1mm

Filling Compound in Loose Buffer Tube Filler (if necessary) Central Strength Member Material Diameter

Water Blocking between Loose Tubes Core Wrapping Tape Stranding Inner Jacket Outer Strength Member Outer Jacket Material Thickness Material Thickness

4. FIBER AND LOOSE BUFFER TUBE IDENTIFICATION

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VINA OFC

VINA-OFC., JSC

SPEC : SP13-EKE8-0612-CB ISSUED : Sept, 2013 REV. : 1

The color code of the loose buffer tubes and the individual fibers within each loose buffer tube shall be in accordance with Table 4 below. Table 4. The Color Code of the Individual Fibers and Loose Buffer Tubes (TIA/EIA-598-A) No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Color Blue Orange Green Brown Grey White No. 7 8 9 10 11 12 Color Red Black Yellow Violet Rose (Pink) Aqua (Light Blue)

5. PHYSICAL / MECHANICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND TESTS 5.1 Temperature Range For the cables covered by this specification, the following temperature ranges apply: - Operation - Storage/Shipping 5.2 Tensile of the Cable Tensile strength: Installation: 4.5 kN Operation : 3 kN 5.3 Mechanical and Environmental Performance of the Cable The mechanical and environmental performance of the cable shall be in accordance with Table 5 below. Unless otherwise specified, all attenuation measurements required in this section shall be performed at 1550nm for single mode fiber Table 5. The Mechanical and Environmental Performance of the Cable ITEMS TEST METHOD AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA # Test method: IEC 60794-1-2 Method E1 - Mandrel diameter: 20D (D = cable diameter) - Length under tension: 50 m - Max tensile load shall be 3kN. # Acceptance Criteria - Attenuation increment: 0.1 dB - No jacket cracking and fiber breakage # Test method: IEC 60794-1-2 Method E3 - Applied load: 2500 N/100 mm - No of points: 1 point # Acceptance Criteria after completion of the test - Attenuation Increment: 0.1 dB - No jacket cracking and fiber breakage : -40 C to +80C : -40 C to +75C

Tensile Strength

Compression Test

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VINA OFC

VINA-OFC., JSC

SPEC : SP13-EKE8-0612-CB ISSUED : Sept, 2013 REV. : 1

Impact resistance

Repeated Bending

Twisted Test

Temperature Cycling

Compound Flow (Drip)

# Test method: IEC 60794-1 Method E4 - Height of impact: 1 m - Drop hammer mass: 1 kg - Radius impact surface: 300 mm - No. of impact per point: 1 time - No. of impact points: 3 points (500mm interval) # Acceptance Criteria after completion of the test - Attenuation Increment : 0.1 dB - No jacket cracking and fiber breakage # Test method: IEC 60794-1-2 Method E6 - Sheave diameter: 15D (D = cable diameter) - Flexing speed: Minimum 12 cycles/minute - Applied mass: 3kg - No. of flexing cycles: 50 cycles # Acceptance Criteria after completion of the test - Attenuation Increment: 0.1 dB - No jacket cracking and fiber breakage # Test method: IEC 60794-1-2-E7 - Cable length twisted: 2m - No. of twist cycles: 10 cycles - Twist angle: 180 # Acceptance Criteria after the completion of the test - Attenuation Increment: 0.1 dB - No jacket cracking and fiber breakage # Test method: IEC 60794-1-2 Method F1 - Cable length: at least 500m - At least 6 fibers shall be spliced and tested. - Temperature cycling schedule : 23C -30C 70C -30C 70C - Soak time at each temperature: 24 hours # Acceptance Criteria - Attenuation increment: 0.02 dB/km # Test method: IEC 60794-1- Method E14 -.Length of specimen: 0.3m - Test time: 24 hours - Test temperature: 60C # Acceptance Criteria - No compound driped from LT - No fibers moved # Test method: IEC 60794-1-2 Method F5 - Length of specimen: 3m. -.Height of pressure head: 1m -.Test time: 24 hours # Acceptance Criteria - No leakage through the open cable end

Water Penetration

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VINA OFC

VINA-OFC., JSC

SPEC : SP13-EKE8-0612-CB ISSUED : Sept, 2013 REV. : 1

6. PACKING AND MARKING 6.1 Cable and Length Marking The sheath shall be marked with white characters at intervals of one meter with following information. Other marking is also available if requested by customer. 1) 2) 3) 4) Cable type, code and Fiber counts (ex, "ADSS-EKE SM 48FO") Name of the manufacturer (VINA-OFC) Year of manufacture (201x) Length marking
OFC EKE80 VINA-OFC 48FO 2013 002M

001M

6.2 Cable Packing 6.2.1 Standard length of cable shall be 4,000m 10%. Other cable length is also available if requested by customer. 6.2.2 Each length of the cable shall be wound on a separate wooden reel. 6.2.3 Both ends of the cable shall be sealed with suitable plastic caps to prevent the entry of moisture during shipping, handling and storage. 6.2.4 The cable ends shall be securely fastened to the reel to prevent the cable from becoming loose in transit or during placing operations. 6.2.5 At least 1 meter of the cable inner end shall be accessible for test purpose. 6.2.6 Circumference battens or wood-fiber board shall be secured with steel bands to protect the cable during normal handling and shipping. 6.3 Cable Reel 6.3.1 Details given below shall be distinctly marked with a weather proof materials on both outer sides of the reel flange: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Purchasers Name (" xxx ") Cable type and fiber counts (ex. OFC SM 48FO) Length of cable in meters Gross weight in kilograms Reel number Name of the manufacturer (VINA-OFC) Year of manufacture Country of Origin Arrow showing the direction the drum shall be rolled

Other shipping mark is also available if requested by customer. 6.3.2 The cable shall be shipped on reels designed to prevent damage to the cable during shipment and installation.

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