Approvals and standards

Min. bending radius, moved [factor x d]

Temperature, moved from/to [C]

Torsion resistant

chainflex type

ibre optic cables

chainflex cable

Jacket

Shield

Oil-resistant

v max. [m/s] gliding

a max. [m/s2]

v max. [m/s] unsupported

Fibre optic cables* Information fibre optic cables CFLK** CFLG.2H CFLG.LB*** CFLG. G***
PUR 12,5 -20/ +70  10 5 20 154 156

phase-out model, is replaced by CFLG.LB TPE TPE 5 15 -40/ +60 -40/ +60   10 10 6 6 20 20 160 162

* CFROBOT5, torsionable fibre optic cables ** POF-Fibre/plastic FOC *** Multimode/gradient fibres

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The safest and often cheapest way to transfer data to machines and plant.
Important fibre types: G Multi-mode fibres 50/125 m 62,5/125 m The ideal fibre for large data volumes and longer transmission lengths in the field of automation. On account of the very low output attenuation (0.8-3 db/km per fibre and light wave length) of these fibre types, transmission lengths of several hundred metres can be realised quite easily. G POF (Plastic fibres) 980/1000 m The ideal and low-cost fibre for short transmission paths. On account of the high output attenuation of the fibre type of 160-230 dB/km, lengths over 15 mm must be avoided in permanent-motion energy chains. G PCF (Polymer Cladded Fibre) 200/230 m The ideal compromise for POF fibre. This plasticcoated quartz glass fibre is a viable alternative for many terminal devices that have been designed for POF. This means greater transmission lengths (100 m and more) are possible without the original POF terminal devices having to be replaced. chainflex FOC offer the operator the following advantages: 1. Greater data security thanks to G FOC-typical better transmission characteristics G Greater possible transmission lengths of several 100 m G Greater possible data volumes thanks to lower attenuation values G Maximum EMC protection for the data transmitted G Future-proof installation (no cable replacement with new bus systems)

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Fault-free communication between all systems in machines and plant that is becoming more and more complex all the time should be a matter of course these days. However, many plant manufacturers or operators have major EMC problems that occur sporadically or even only years later. These problems are often based on conventional bus cables that either have insufficient or unreliable shielding. Alongside igus chainflex bus cables that already prevent these problems to a large extent, chainflex glass fibre optic cables provide further advantages for even greater data safety. Fibre optic cables (FOC) do not require a braided shielding that is susceptible to mechanical damage as EMC protection, and are insensitive to EMC on account of their very nature, since industrial conventional interference fields do not have any effect on light signals. In addition, fibre optic cables can be used independently of the system, since a special bus cable is not required for every bus system, rather one FOC type can usually be used to operate any bus system providing the bus system manufacturer provides respective FOC converters. The large number of fibre optic cables in industrial data transmission is also much more manageable than the large number of different field or high-speed buses which require a separate cable for each bus. Thus the following fibre types can be used for industrial data communication, completely independently of the type of field bus used. The fibre type and number depends only on which converters are used and which fibre type the respective manufacturer prescribes. The fibres are defined on the basis of diameter and result in a clear and limited choice.

2. Greater mechanical protection through G The FOC designed for permanent mechanical movement G The igus-typical highly abrasion-proof and chemical resistant sheathing materials G The special chainflex design concept (tested at 30 million cycles without a significant increase in attenuation) 3. Future-oriented cost reduction through G Bus-independent bus cable wiring G Longer service life in e-chains G Extendable without transmission limits

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CFLK PUR 12,5 x d

PUR Fibre optic cable (FOC) CFLK

G POF fibres for high load requirements and interference-free transmission G PUR outer jacket G oil-resistant and coolant-resistant

Class 5.1.3 (5 high load requirements

Typical application area G G G G G G

1 freely suspended 3 oil-resistant)

CFLK PUR 12,5 x d

for high load requirements maximum EMC protection almost unlimited resistance to oil preferably indoor applications especially for freely suspended and gliding travel distances up to 15 m Wood/stone processing, packaging industry, supply system, handling, adjusting equipment

Fibre cable Core stranding Core identification Outer jacket

980/1000 m fibre with PE isolation. POF fibre with stranded high-tensile plastic reinforcement. Core black. Low-adhesion mixture on the basis of PUR, adapted to suit the requirements in energy chains (following DIN VDE 0282 Part 10). Colour: Red lilac (similar to RAL 4001) -20 C to +70 C, minimum bending radius 12,5 x d -25 C to +70 C, minimum bending radius 7,5 x d Delivery program Part No. CFLK.L1.01 Number of fibres Fibre diameter approx. [m] 980/1000 External diameter approx. [mm] 6,0 Weight [kg/km] 25

Note: The mentioned external diameters are maximum values and may tend toward lower tolerance limits.

Part No.

T/R moved T/R fixed

CFLK.L1.01

Bandwidth with 650 nm [MHz x km] 40

Attenuation with 650 nm [dB/km] 200

Fibres identification black

v max. 10 m/s, 5 m/s unsupported/gliding a max. 20 m/s2 Travel distance Freely suspended and gliding travel distances up to 15 m, Class 1 Medium Oil-resistant (following DIN EN 50363-10-2), Class 3. Free from silicon which can affect paint adhesion (following PV 3.10.7 status 1992). Following EN 50267-2-1. Following 2006/95/EG Following 2011/55/EU (RoHS-II)

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UV-resistant Oil Silicon-free Halogen-free CE Lead free

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CFLG.LB TPE 5xd

TPE Fibre optic cable (FOC) CFLG.LB

G G G G G G G Gradient glass-fibre cable for maximum load requirements TPE outer jacket metal-free oil-resistant low-temperature-flexible up to -40 C PVC-free/halogen-free UV-resistant

Class 7.3.4 (7 maximum load requirements

Typical application area G G G G G G

3 travel distance up to 100 m and more 4 oil-resistant)

CFLG.LB TPE 5xd

for maximum load requirements at 5 x d maximum EMC protection, with high transmission qualities in terms of glass-specific requirements almost unlimited resistance to oil, also with bio-oils Indoor and outdoor applications for freely suspended and gliding travel distances up to 100 m and more Storage and retrieval units for high-bay warehouses, machining units/packaging machines, quick handling, semiconductor insertion, refrigerating sector

Fibre cable Core stranding Core identification Overall shield Outer jacket

50/125 m, 62.5/125 m special fixed wire elements with aramide strain relief. FOC cores stranded with high-tensile aramide dampers with especially short pitch length. Cores blue with white numerals. Extremely bending-resistant aramid braid for torsion protection. Low-adhesion mixture on the basis of TPE, especially abrasionresistant and highly flexible, adapted to suit the requirements in energy chains. Colour: Jet black (similar to RAL 9005) -40 C to +60 C, minimum bending radius 5 x d -40 C to +60 C, minimum bending radius 5 x d

Delivery program Part No. CFLG.2LB.62,5/125 CFLG.2LB.50/125

Number of fibres

2 2

Fibre diameter approx. [m] 62,5/125 50/125

External diameter approx. [mm] 8,5 8,5

Weight [kg/km] 47 47

Note: The mentioned external diameters are maximum values and may tend toward lower tolerance limits.

Part No.

T/R moved T/R fixed

CFLG.2LB.62,5/125 CFLG.2LB.50/125

Bandwidth Attenuation Bandwidth Attenuation Fibres with 850 nm with 850 nm with 1300 nm with 1300 nm identification [MHz x km] [dB/km] [MHz x km] [dB/km] 160 - 200 3,2 200 - 500 0,9 orange with white numbers 200 - 600 2,5 - 3,5 600 - 1200 0,7 - 1,5 blue with white numbers

v max. 10 m/s, 6 m/s unsupported/gliding a max. 20 m/s2 Travel distance UV-resistant Oil Freely suspended and gliding travel distances up to 100 m and more, Class 3 High Oil-resistant (following DIN EN 60811-2-1), biooil-resistant (following VDMA 24568 with Plantocut 8 S-MB tested by DEA), Class 4. Free from silicon which can affect paint adhesion (following PV 3.10.7 status 1992). Following EN 50267-2-1. Following 2006/95/EG Following 2011/55/EU (RoHS-II)

Order example: CFLG.2LB.50/125 in your desired length (0,5 m steps) CFLG.2LB chainflex series .50/125 Type of fibres

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Silicon-free Halogen-free CE Lead free

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CFLG.G TPE 15 x d

TPE Fibre optic cable (FOC) CFLG.G

G G G G G Gradient glass-fibre cable for maximum load requirements TPE outer jacket PVC-free/halogen-free low-temperature-flexible to -40 C hydrolysis-resistant and microbe-resistant

Class 7.4.4 (7 maximum load requirements

Typical application area G G G G G G

4 travel distance up to 500 m and more 4 oil-resistant)

CFLG.G TPE 15 x d

for maximum load requirements maximum EMC protection, with high transmission qualities in terms of glass-specific requirements almost unlimited resistance to oil, also with bio-oils Indoor and outdoor applications only for freely suspended and gliding travel distances up to 500 m and more Outdoor ship to shore, crane applications, conveyer technology, low-temperature applications

Fibre cable Stranding Identification Outer jacket

50/125 m, 62,5/125 m fibres in gel-filled hollow cores. Stranded GRP rods with integrated torsion protection braid in the outer jacket over gel-filled fibre sheath. Fibres Schedule Delivery Program Low-adhesion mixture on the basis of TPE, especially abrasionresistant and highly flexible, adapted to suit the requirements in energy chains. Colour: Jet black (similar to RAL 9005) -40 C to +60 C, minimum bending radius 15 x d -40 C to +60 C, minimum bending radius 8,5 x d CFLG.6G.62,5/125.TC CFLG.12G.62,5/125.TC CFLG.6G.50/125.TC CFLG.12G.50/125.TC Delivery program Part No. CFLG.6G.62,5/125.TC CFLG.12G.62,5/125.TC CFLG.6G.50/125.TC CFLG.12G.50/125.TC Number of fibres Fibre diameter approx. [m] 62,5/125 62,5/125 50/125 50/125 External diameter approx. [mm] 11,5 11,5 11,5 11,5 Weight [kg/km] 110 110 110 110

6 12 6 12

Other number of fibres on request. Note: The mentioned external diameters are maximum values and may tend toward lower tolerance limits.

T/R moved T/R fixed

Part No.

v max. 10 m/s, 6 m/s unsupported/gliding a max. 20 m/s2 Travel distance UV-resistant Oil Freely suspended and gliding travel distances up to 500 m and more, Class 4 High Oil-resistant (following DIN EN 60811-2-1), biooil-resistant (following VDMA 24568 with Plantocut 8 S-MB tested by DEA), Class 4. Free from silicon which can affect paint adhesion (following PV 3.10.7 status 1992). Following EN 50267-2-1. Following 2006/95/EG Following 2011/55/EU (RoHS-II)

Bandwidth with 850 nm [MHz x km] 160 - 200 160 - 200 200 - 600 200 - 600

Attenuation with 850 nm [dB/km] 3,2 3,2 2,5 - 3,5 2,5 - 3,5

Bandwidth with 1300 nm [MHz x km] 200 - 500 200 - 500 600 - 1200 600 - 1200

Attenuation with 1300 nm [dB/km] 0,9 0,9 0,7 - 1,5 0,7 - 1,5

Part No.

Fibres identification ecru, yellow, green, red, violet, blue ecru, yellow, green, red, violet, blue, lightblue, gray, brown, black, orange, pink ecru, yellow, green, red, violet, blue ecru, yellow, green, red, violet, blue, lightblue, gray, brown, black, orange, pink

Hollow core identification orange orange blue blue

CFLG.6G.62,5/125.TC CFLG.12G.62,5/125.TC CFLG.6G.50/125.TC CFLG.12G.50/125.TC

Silicon-free Halogen-free CE Lead free

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