Optical Fiber Cable Technical Specification
Optical Fiber Cable Technical Specification
Micro duct Cable with HDPE Sheath
for Installation by Blowing
NEXTRA MICRO-24/48/72/96/144/192/216/288/432/576 B1.3(G652D)
V7.0
NextraCom Optical Fibre Cable
Copyright. Specifications subject to change without notice
1. General
This specification covers the design and performance of the single mode optical cables to be used in air
blown micro duct application.
1.1 Cable Description
24/48/72/96/144/192/216/288 /432/576 x G.652D SM-fibers.
Loose tubes SZ-stranded.
Suitable for air blown cable in micro-duct installation.
1.2 Quality
NextraCom ensures a continuing level of quality in our cable products through several programs including
ISO 9001.
1.3 Reliability
NextraCom ensures product reliability through rigorous qualification testing of each product family. Both
initial and periodic qualification testing are performed to assure the cable’s performance and durability in
the field environment.
1.4 Reference
ITU-T G.652D Characteristics of a single-mode optical fiber
IEC 60794-1-1 Optical fiber cables- part1-1-Generic specification-General
Optical fiber cables- part1-2-Generic specification-Basic optical cable test
IEC 60794-1-2
procedure
IEC 60794-3 Optical fiber cables- part3-Sectional specification- Outdoor cables
Optical fiber cables- part5-Sectional specification- Microduct cabling for
IEC 60794-5
installation by blowing
1.5 Working Condition
Transportation and storage temperature:-30°C ～ +70°C
Installation temperature: -10°C ～ +50°C
Operation temperature: -30°C ～ +70°C
1.6 Minimum Allowable Bending Radius
Static: 10D
Dynamic: 20D
D is the out diameter of the cable
1.7 Life Time
Optical fiber cables supplied in compliance with the specifications can be capable of withstanding the
typical service condition for a period of thirty (30) years without detriment to the transmission or
operation and maintenance characteristics of the cable.
2. Optical Fiber In Cable (ITU-G652D)
Optical properties of the SM fiber are achieved through a germanium doped silica based core with a pure
silica cladding which meets ITU-T G652D, UV curable acrylate protective coating is applied over the
glass cladding to provide the necessary maximum fiber lifetime.
Geometrical, optical, and mechanical characteristics of fiber in cable as the following table:
Specification
Category Description
Before cable After cable
Cladding diameter 125.0 1 m
Cladding non-circularity 1.0 %
Geometrical Core concentricity error 0.6m
Characteristics 245 10 m(Before Colored)
Coating diameter
250 15 m (Colored)
Coating/cladding concentricity error 12m
Mode field diameter at 1310 nm 9.2 0.4 m
Point discontinuity 0.05dB
Attenuation at 1310 nm 0.34 dB/km 0.36 dB/km
Attenuation at 1383 nm 0.34 dB/km 0.35 dB/km
Attenuation at 1550 nm 0.21 dB/km 0.22dB/km
Attenuation at 1625 nm 0.23 dB/km 0.24dB/km
Dispersion in 1288 – 1339 nm 3.5 ps/(nm·km)
Optical Dispersion in 1271 – 1360 nm 5.3 ps/(nm·km)
Characteristics Dispersion at 1550 nm 18 ps/(nm·km)
Zero dispersion wavelength 1300 – 1324 nm
Zero dispersion slope 0.092 ps/(nm2·km)
Cable cut-off wavelength 1260 nm
Polarization mode dispersion individual fiber 0.2 ps/km
Polarization mode dispersion design link
0.1 ps/km
value (M=20, Q=0.01%)
Macro-bend loss (100 turns, 30mm radius,
0.1 dB
1550/1625nm)
Proof stress level 100kpsi (0.69 GPa)
Mechanical
Coating strip force(peak value) 1.3~8.9N
Specification
Fiber curl (Radius) 4m
3. Optic Cable
3.1 General Design
Optical fibers are housed in loose tubes that are made of high-modulus plastic and filled with waterproof
compounds.
FRP is applied as central strength member.
Loose tubes are SZ-stranded around the strength member.
Water blocking yarns are used in and over the cable core to prevent it from water ingress.
Polyethylene sheath is applied over the cable core as the outer sheath.
3.2 Construction
3.2.1 Cross Section of Cable
Outer sheath
Fiber and filling Outer sheath
Fiber and filling
Water blocking yarn
Loose tube
Central strength member
Central strength member
Loose tube
Water blocking yarn
Ripcord Ripcord
MICRO-
MICRO-96xG652D
24/48/72xG652D
Outer sheath Outer sheath
Fiber and filling Fiber and filling
Loose tube Loose tube
Central strength member Central strength member
Water blocking yarn Water blocking yarn
Ripcord
Ripcord
MICRO-144xG652D MICRO-192xG652D
Outer sheath Outer sheath
Fiber and filling
Fiber and filling
Loose tube
Loose tube
Central strength member Central strength member
Water blocking yarn Water blocking yarn
Ripcord Ripcord
MICRO- MICRO-288xG652D
216xG652D
Outer sheath
Outer sheath
Fiber and filling
Fiber and filling Loose tube
Loose tube
Central strength member
Central strength member
Water blocking yarn Water blocking yarn
Ripcord
Ripcord
MICRO-432xG652D MICRO-576xG652D
3.2.2 Dimensions and Descriptions of Cable Constructions
Value
Item contents
12 24 36 24 48 72 96 144 192 216 288 144 192 288 432 576
Number 2 4 6 2 4 6 8 12 16 18 24 6 8 12 18 24
Loose Outer
tube diameter 1.2 1.45 2.1
±0.1mm
Filler Number 4 2 0 4 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
counts per
G.652D 6 12 24
Material FRP
Central Diameter
strength 1.2 1.6 2.4 2.4 1.6 2.8 2.25 2.8 2.8 2.25 2.8
(mm)
member Diameter
/ / /- 4.1 / / / 3.5 6.1 / 4.1
of PE lay
Material HDPE
Outer Color Black
sheath Thickness
Approx.0.5
(mm)
Cable diameter(±
4.5 5.4 6.1 7.9 9.3 7.3 8.8 11.4 11.4 13.4
0.2mm)
Max. tensile strength
200 600 800 600 1000 800 1000 1200 800 1200
(N)
For micro –duct 10～
6～8 8～12 8～12 10～14 12～14 12～14 14～16 16～20
inside (mm) 14
Blown distance
≥1200m test field 2*50m
（m）
Cable weight(kg/km)
16 26 36/ 29 52 52 80 42 76 110 105 140
Approx.
3.2.3 Mechanical Performance of Cable
Tensile performance(N) Crush(N/100mm)
Short term Long term Short term Long term
1.0G 0.3G 500 150
“G” is the weight of cable per kilometer, the unit is Newton (N).
3.2.4 Color Code of the Fiber
Each fiber can be identifiable throughout the length of the cable in accordance with the following color
sequence. Fiber color in each tube starts from No. 1 Blue.
6 fibers per 1 2 3 4 5 6
Fiber tube Blue Orange Green Brown Slate White
color 1 2 3 4 5 6
12 fibers per
code Blue Orange Green Brown Slate White
tube
7 8 9 10 11 12
Red Black Yellow Purple Pink Aqua
1 2 3 4 5 6
Blue Orange Green Brown Slate White
7 8 9 10 11 12
Red Black YellowPurple Pink Aqua
13 14 15 16 17 18
Fiber Orange Brown
24 fibers per Blue with withGreen with with Slate with White with
color
tube black ring black
black ring black black ring black ring
code
ring ring
19 20 21 22 23 24
Purple
Yellow
Red with Nature with Pink with Aqua with
with black
black ring black black ring black ring
ring
ring
Notes: No.13-24 fibers with black ring except the black fiber which is nature color in stead
3.2.5 Color Code of the Loose Tube and Filler
The loose tubes will be identifiable in accordance with the following color sequence.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Tube Blue Orange Green Brown Slate White
color
code 7 8 9 10 11 12
Red Black Yellow Purple Pink Aqua
Inner1 Inner 2 Inner 3 Inner 4 Inner 5 Inner 6
Blue Orange Green Brown Slate White
Inner 7 Inner 8 Inner 9 Inner 10 Inner 11 Inner 12
Red Black Yellow Purple Pink Aqua
Outer 13 Outer 14 Outer 15 Outer 16 Outer 17 Outer 18
Tube
Green Brown Slate with White
color 24 tube Blue with Orange with
with black with black black with black
code black Stripe black Stripe
Stripe Stripe Stripe Stripe
Outer 19 Outer 20 Outer 21 Outer 22 Outer 23 Outer 24
Yellow Purple Pink with Aqua with
Red with Black with
with black with black black black
black Stripe white Stripe
Stripe Stripe Stripe Stripe
The color of the fillers will be natural.
3.3 Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Test Characteristics
The finished cables can be subjected to the following mechanical, electrical and environmental conditions.
Item Test Method Requirements
IEC 60794-1-2-E1
Load: according to short term tensile The maximum increase in attenuation less
described in 3.2.3 than 0.1dB.
Tensile Cable length under tension: Not less No change in attenuation after test at
performance than 50m. 1550nm. Under visual examination without
Duration of load sustain: 1min. magnification, no damage to the sheath or to
Velocity of transfer device: the cable elements after test.
10mm/min
No change in attenuation after test at
1550nm. Under visual examination without
IEC 60794-1-2-E3
magnification, no damage to the sheath or to
Crush Load: 500N
the cable elements. The imprint of the striking
Duration of load: 1min
surface on the sheath is not considered
mechanical damage.
IEC 60794-1-2-E11A
No change in attenuation at 1550nm after
Mandrel radius: 10 times cable
test. Under visual examination without
Bend diameter
magnification, no damage to the sheath or to
Turns:10
the cable elements.
Cycles:5
IEC 60794-1-2-E6
Bending radius: 20 times cable No change in attenuation at 1550nm after
Repeated diameter test. Under visual examination without
bending Cycles: 25 magnification, no damage to the sheath or to
Load: 25N the cable elements.
Duration of cycle: Approximately 2s.
The variation on attenuation for each fiber
IEC 60794-1-2-E7
less than 0.05dB at 1550nm
Cycles:5
Under visual examination without
Torsion Length under test: 1m
magnification, no damage to the sheath or to
Turns: 180°
the cable elements.
Load: 40N
No permanent change in attenuation after test
IEC 60794-1-2-F1
Sample length: at least 1000m
Temperature Temperature range: -30°C～+70°C There is no change in attenuation coefficient
cycling Cycles: 2 at 1550nm after the test.
Temperature cycling test dwell time:
12 hours
IEC 60794-1-2-F5B No water leakage
Water Time : 24 hours
Penetration Sample length : 3m
Water height : 1m
IEC 60794-1-2-E14 No filling compound dripped.
Compound Sample count:5
flow Sample length:300 5 mm,
Remove length: 130 2,5 mm,
Time:24h
Other
According to IEC 60794 ,YD/T 1460.4-2006
parameters
Remark: “No attenuation changes” is considered as the attenuation changes ≤ 0.05 dB.
4. Cable Sheath Marking
Unless otherwise specified, the cable sheath marking shall be as follows:
Color: white
Contents: NEXTRA OPTICAL CABLE, the type of cable, the year of manufacture, length marking
Interval: 1m
5. Packaging and Shipping
5.1 Reel Length
Standard reel length: 2/4/6 km/reel
5.2 Cable Drum
The cables are packed in wooden drums
The minimum barrel diameter of the drum shall be more than 30 times of the nominal diameter for
armored cable, and 25 times of the nominal diameter for unarmored cable.
5.3 Labeling
The direction of rotation of the color scheme is shown by marking the clockwise and anti-clockwise ends
with red and green adhesive tape respectively.
The markings are on both sides of the flanges as follows:
Cable Type/Size
Cable Length
Gross Weight.
Shipping mark.
5.4 Cable Packing
Both cable ends are provided with protections against water penetration and firmly secured to the drum,
so the cable cannot move and the turns cannot slide when it is moved, handled or laid. the inner end has at
least 3 meters of accessible length to perform reception tests in the cables.
