
ARMORED DIRECT BURIED AND DUCT FIBER OPTIC CABLE (ADBD FOC)
1. Scope
This technical specification states the structure, mechanical, physical performance,
and optical
fiber requirements for telecommunication use.
2. Standard
Unless otherwise specified in this specification, all requirements shall be mainly in accordance
with
the following standard specifications.
• International Telecommunications Union (ITU-T)
G.650 Definition and Test Methods for the Relevant Parameters of Single-Mode Fibers
G.652 Characteristics of a Zero Dispersion Non-Shifted Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable
G.655 Characteristics of a Non-Zero Dispersion Shifted Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable
• International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 60794-1-1 Optical Fiber Cables, Part 1, Generic Specifications-General
IEC 60794-1-2 Optical Fiber Cables, Part 2, Generic Specifications-Basic optical cable
test procedures
3. Optical Fiber
3.1 General of optical fibers
Unless otherwise specified in this specification, all requirements for optical fiber shall
be mainly
in accordance with ITU-T G.652D standards.
The optical fiber core, with a higher refractive index compared to the cladding, is made of SiO2
(Silicon dioxide) doped with GeO2 (Germanium dioxide). The cladding of the optical fiber is made
of SiO2. The primary coating is made of an UV-curable acrylate. This make-up protects the
fiber against micro-bending losses and against abrasion.
3.2 Technical parameter of ITU-T G.652 (B1. 3) single-mode optical fiber
Parameter |
Condition |
Specified Value |
Unit |
Optical Characteristics |
Mode Field Diameter (MFD) |
1310nm
1550nm |
9.2±0.4
10.4±0.8 |
µm
µm |
Cut-off Wavelength (λcc) |
|
≤1260 |
nm |
Attenuation Coefficient |
1310nm
1383nm
1550nm |
≤0.35
≤0.34
≤0.22 |
dB/km
dB/km
dB/km |
Macro Bending Loss |
Ф75mm, 100circles,
at 1550nm |
≤0. 05 |
dB |
Attenuation Non-uniformity |
|
≤0.05 |
dB |
Dispersion Coefficient
|
1288~1339nm
1271~1360nm
1550nm |
≤3.5
≤5.3
≤18 |
ps/(nm.km)
ps/(nm.km)
ps/(nm.km) |
Zero Dispersion Wavelength |
|
1300~1324 |
nm |
PMD |
Link value |
≤0. 2 |
Ps/km1/2 |
Max Zero Dispersion Slope |
|
≤0.093 |
ps/(nm2.km) |
Group Index of Refraction
(Typical Value) |
1310nm
1550nm |
1.466
1.467 |
|
Geometric Characteristics |
Cladding Diameter |
|
125.0±1.0 |
µm |
Core/Cladding Concentricity Error |
|
≤0.8 |
µm |
Cladding Non-circularity |
|
≤1.0 |
% |
Coating Diameter |
|
245.0±10 |
µm |
Cladding/Coating Concentricity Error |
|
≤12.0 |
µm |
Coating Non-circularity |
|
≤8 |
% |
Diameter of Colored Coating |
|
250.0±15 |
µm |
Mechanical Characteristics |
Curling (Radius) |
|
≥4 |
m |
Proof Stress |
|
≥0.69 |
Gpa |
Coating Strip Force |
Average value
Peak value |
1.0-5.0
1.3-8.9 |
N
N |
Dynamic Stress Corrosion
Susceptibility Parameter (nd Value) |
|
≥20 |
|
4. Optical Fiber Cable
4.1 Direct buried cable structure
- G.652D fibers
- Central non-metallic strength element
- Loose tubes SZ-stranded
- Compound filling
- LDPE inner sheath
- Steel tape as armored layer
- MDPE outer sheath
4.2 Manufacture process
Coloring of fiber
At first, the fibers should be colored different colors for identification in loose tube.
Loose tube technique
The material of loose tube is PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate). Each loose tube contains
fibers, which are loosely lying in the tube.
The tube is filled with a non-hygroscope, non-toxic, homogenous
gel in order to prevent water penetration.
Reverse lay (SZ) stranding cable core
The loose tubes are stranded around the central strength member accordingto the reverse
laymethod, which means that the direction of stranding
will reverse every several stranding
pitches.
Polyester binder is enlaced around the tube in order to retain them in the proper
position.
Cable sheath
Direct buried cable: the LDPE-sheath is extruded on the cable core, then, an steel tape
(steel tape coated with Polymer) and a water blocking tape longitudinally apply over the
inner sheath, and
the MDPE-sheath is extruded
over the steel tape.
Sheath shall contain
Carbon Black for ultraviolet light protection and
shallnot promote the growth of fungus and
shall be free of holes, splits and blisters.
4.3 Fiber and loose tube color code
Fiber color code:
No. |
Color |
NO. |
Color |
NO. |
Color |
NO. |
Color |
1 |
BL- Blue |
 |
2 |
OR- Orange |
 |
3 |
GR- Green |
 |
4 |
BR- Brown |
 |
5 |
GY- Grey |
 |
6 |
WH- White |
 |
7 |
RE- Red |
 |
8 |
BK- Black |
 |
9 |
YE- Yellow |
 |
10 |
PU- Purple |
 |
11 |
PI- Pink |
 |
12 |
AQ- Aqua |
 |
Loose tube color code:
No. |
Color |
NO. |
Color |
NO. |
Color |
NO |
Color |
1 |
BL- Blue |
 |
2 |
OR- Orange |
 |
3 |
GR- Green |
 |
4 |
BR- Brown |
 |
5 |
GY- Grey |
 |
6 |
WH- White |
 |
7 |
RE- Red |
 |
8 |
BK- Black |
 |
9 |
YE- Yellow |
 |
10 |
PU- Purple |
 |
11 |
PI- Pink |
 |
12 |
AQ- Aqua |
 |
Color-coding of fiber and tube will be clear, and not fade and move in temperature of working
and
installation.
4.4 Mechanical and physical of the cable
Item |
Parameter |
Tensile Strength |
2000N |
Crush Resistance |
2000N/100mm |
Temperature Range |
Installation |
-10~ +50℃ |
Operation |
-40~ +70℃ |
Minimum Bending Radius |
Dynamic |
20 times of cable diameter |
Static |
10 times of cable diameter |
4.5 Section of cable
4.6 Construction of the direct buried cable(GYFTY53-10B1.3)
Item |
Description |
Approx. Cable Diameter |
12.6mm |
Approx. Cable Weight |
185kg/km |
Central Tensile Element |
Material |
Non-metallic element (FRP) |
Diameter |
2.1mm |
Fiber |
Type |
ITU-TG.652D fibers |
Number |
4~144 |
Tube Filling |
Material |
Tube filling compound |
Loose Tube |
Material |
PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate) |
Outer Diameter |
2.0mm |
Number |
2-12 |
Filler |
Material |
Polyethylene and additive |
Number |
1 |
Water Blocking |
Material |
Water blocking filling compound and
tape |
Inner Sheath |
Material |
LDPE |
Thickness |
Nominal: 1.0mm; minimum: 0.8 mm |
Steel Tape |
Material |
Steel tape coated with Polymer |
Thickness |
0.25mm |
Outer Sheath |
Material |
MDPE |
Thickness |
Nominal: 2.0mm; minimum:1.8 mm |
5. Testing Requirements
5.1 Mechanic performance:
Table-1
Item |
Requirement |
Tension |
Test Standard |
IEC 60794-1-2-E1 |
Length of Cable Under Load |
Not less than 50 meters |
Diameter of Mandrel |
Not more than 30x outside diameter of cable |
Load |
See 5.4 Technical parameter of cable |
Load Time |
1 minute |
Tension Rate |
10 mm/min |
Test Result |
Additional attenuation: <0.1dB |
No fiber break and no sheath damage |
Impact
Resistance |
Test Standard |
IEC 60794-1-2-E4 |
Impact Energy |
4.4N·m |
Radius of Hammer |
12.5 mm |
Length of Cable Under Test |
Not less than 50 mm |
Number of Impacts |
Not less than 25 times |
Impact Rate |
Not more than 2 sec/cycle |
Test Result |
Additional attenuation: <0.1dB |
No fiber break and no sheath damage |
Crush |
Test Standard |
IEC 60794-1-2-E3 |
Load |
See 5.4 Technical parameter of cable |
Load Time |
10 min. |
Test Result |
Additional attenuation: <0.1dB |
No fiber break and no sheath damage |
Repeat
Bending |
Test Standard |
IEC 60794-1-2-E8 |
Diameter of Mandrel |
20x out side diameter of cable |
Load |
50N |
Number of Cycles |
Not less than 25 cycles |
Flexing Rate |
Not more than 2 sec/cycle |
Test Result |
Additional attenuation: <0.1dB |
No fiber break and no sheath damage |
Twist |
Test Standard |
IEC 60794-1-2-E7 |
Twist Rate |
Not more than 1min/cycle |
Twist Angle |
±180º |
Number of Cycles |
10 cycles |
Load |
50N |
Test Result |
Additional attenuation: <0.1dB |
No fiber break and no sheath damage |
Cable Bending |
Test Standard |
IEC 60794-1-2-E11B |
Diameter of Mandrel |
20x out side diameter of cable |
Number of Cycles |
3 |
Test Result |
Additional attenuation: <0.1dB |
No fiber break and no sheath damage |
5.2 Environment performance:
Table-2
Item |
Requirement |
Temperature
Cycling |
Testing Method |
IEC 6094-1-2-F1 |
Variation of Temperature |
-40~+60℃ |
Number of Cycles |
2 |
Soak Time |
12 hours |
Test Result |
Additional attenuation: <0.1dB |
No fiber break and no sheath damage |
Water
Penetration |
Testing Method |
IEC 60794-1-2-F5 |
Height of Water Column |
1 meter |
Test Time |
24 hours |
Sample Length |
3 meters |
Test Result |
At the end of 1 hour, no water leaks from the
opposite end of the cable |
Compound
Drip |
Testing Method |
IEC 60794-1-2-E14 |
Temperature |
+70℃ |
Sample Length |
30cm |
Soak Time |
24 hours |
Test Result |
Weightiness of the cable specimens is decreased
less than or equal to 0.005g |
6. Cable Marking
6.1 Sheath mark
Unless otherwise required the sheath will be marked at intervals of 1m, containing:
(a) Indication in meters
(b) Quantity and type of fibers
(c) Factory name
(d) Date of manufacturing (year)
(e) Other requirements
The marks will be permanent and legible for the duration of the cable life.
The precision of the length indication will be better than 1000m±2m.
7. Delivery Requirements
Normal cable factory length: 2000m to 6000m or other required.
All cables will be delivered on drums with protection of both ends of the cable. Each drum
will have a waterproof mark, with clear factory name, date, cable type, cable length in
unit gross weight, cable
outer diameter, cable weight and so on and will be provided the
length of all fibers in each drum.