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LOOSE TUBE FIBREOPTIC CABLEJCS offers a range of outdoor optical cables for external underground duct installation and direct burial. Cables are available in a range of fibre counts, fibre types and mechanical constructions depending on the specific application.

OPTICAL FIBRE

JCS loose tube cables can be supplied in the full range of optical fibres available to meet the demands of different applications, including multimode OM1, OM3 and singlemode OS1 and OS2 fibres.

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Multi - loose tube dielectric optical cable designed for external underground duct installation or direct burial. Advanced design with GRP central strength member for greatly reduced cable size, offering fibre counts from 2 to 144 and many benefits for both installers and network owners.

All-dielectric multi-loose tube fibre optic cable for external underground duct installation or direct burial. Advanced design with GRP central strength member for greatly reduced cable size, offering fibre counts from 2 to 144. A protective layer of lightweight, flat GRP non-metallic armour to withstand rodent attack.

Loose tube dielectric optical cable with 6, 12 or 24 fibres, designed for external underground duct installation or direct burial. The cable is designed with glass fibre reinforced plastic peripheral strength members for enhanced fibre protection in installation applications where mechanical impact is expected. LSZH option available.

SM@RTCORE LOOSE TUBE FIBREOPTIC CABLE

ARM@CORE LOOSE TUBE FIBREOPTIC CABLE

SM@RTCORE CENTRAL TUBE FIBREOPTIC CABLE

SM@RTCORE LOOSE-TUBE FIBREOPTIC CABLELoose tube dielectric optical cable designed for external underground installations in ducts by pulling, jetting or floating techniques or by direct burial in open-cut trenches. Low-viscosity gel-filled fibre tubes. Advanced cable design and manufacture has enabled greatly reduced cable size, offering many benefits for both installers and network owners. GRP central strength member, UV stabilised polyethylene sheath.

See the relevant cabled optical fibre data sheet.

• Single layer multi-loose tube construction• Central strength member (CSM)• Thermoplastic Tube with up to 12 fibres filled with a low viscosity, thixotropic, non-melting gel• Tube and filler elements SZ stranded around CSM• Water swellable elements (dry-core) for water tightness• UV stabilised polyethylene sheath• Two ripcords beneath sheath for easy removal• UV stabilised nylon outer jacket bonded to PE sheath

FEATURES • Reduced diameter, smaller cable

cross section, high fibre density

• Multi – loose tube construction, with fibre counts from 2 to 144

• Internal dry water blocking technology

• Composite UV stabilised polyethylene / bonded outer nylon jacket

• Termite resistant

• Low duct hauling friction

APPLICATIONS• External underground duct

installation

• Direct burial

CABLE DESIGN

TECHNICAL DATA

OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Number of Fibres 2-72 84-96 108-120 132-144

No. of elements 6 8 10 12

Tube/filler diameter 2.1 mm

Cable nominal diameter 10.0 10.7 12.2 13.6 mm

Cable nominal weight 75 92 126 153 kg/km

Max installation tension 2.0 2.5 kN

Max crush resistance 2.0 (short term) / 1.0 (long term) kN/100mm

Min bend radius 20 x cable OD (full load) / 10 x cable OD (no load) mm

Temperature range

installation 0 to +50⁰C

⁰Cstorage -20 to +70⁰C

operation -10 to +70⁰C

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SM@RTCORE LOOSE-TUBE CABLEIDENTIFICATION

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Sheath Colour: The outer sheath colour is blue.Sheath Marking: The outer sheath is marked in 1 meter intervals as follows:

Packing: New non-returnable timber drums to AS/NZS 2857 with NOLCO-FLEX protectionDelivery Lengths: Standard delivery length is 4 km with a tolerance of - 1% / + 3%

No. Colour1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

blue orange green brown grey white red black yellow violet pink aqua

Fibre and Buffer Tube Colours

Fillers are either natural (opaque) or black.

Parameter Test Method Test Conditions Acceptance Criteria

Tensile strength IEC 60794-1-2-E1Load per cable max tensile strength

max fibre strain < 0.6%/30mins∆ attenuation < 0.1dB

Crush IEC 60794-1-2-E310/120 min, load per max crush resistance, 3 adjacent sections

No sheath or core damage∆ attenuation < 0.1dB

Impact IEC 60794-1-2-E4Wt: 1.5 kg, Ht: 1.0 mAnvil Ø: 25 mm, Impacts: 1

No fibre, sheath or core damage∆ attenuation < 0.1dB/5 mins

Torsion IEC 60794-1-2-E7Tension: per cable spec. Rotation 10 half-turn cycles ea. clockwise and anti-clockwise / 1m / 1 min.

No fibre breaks, no sheath or core structure damage. ∆ attenuation < 0.1dB

Bend IEC 60794-1-2-E11 Mandrel Ø: 20 x Cable OD, 1 turn ∆ attenuation < 0.1dB

Bend under tension

Concurrent totensile testIEC 60794-1-2-E18

Mandrel Ø: 40 x Cable OD, 1 turnNo fibre, sheath or core damage∆ attenuation < 0.1dB/5 mins

Temperature cycling

IEC 60794-1-2-F1Min. sample length: 1000m–10⁰C to +70⁰C

no avg. attenuation increase /∆T. No fibre attenuation > 0.15dB/km

Water penetration

IEC 60794-1-2-F5B Length = 3m, Water ht. = 1m No water leakage after 24 hrs.

F L S – X X X – X X – X – X X X X

FIBRE TYPE

FIBRE CORESCABLE LENGTH (m)

OVERSHEATHING

002 to 144

O - OversheathingX - None

M1 - OM1M3 - OM3S1 - OS1S2 - OS2

ORDERING INFORMATION


ARM@CORE ALL DIELECTRIC RODENT PROOF LOOSETUBE OPTICAL CABLEAll dielectric loosetube fibre optic cable for external underground installations in ducts or direct burial in open-cut trenches, and designed to withstand rodent attack. Low-viscosity gel-filled fibre tubes. Advanced cable design and manufacture has enabled greatly reduced cable size, offering many benefits for both installers and network owners. Glass fibre reinforced plastic non-conductive central strength member and armour rods, UV stabilised Polyethylene / Nylon sheath.

• Single layer multi-loose tube construction

• GRP central strength member (CSM) with/without over-sheath

• Thermoplastic Tube with up to 12 fibres filled with a low viscosity, thixotropic, non-melting gel

• Tubes and fillers are SZ stranded around the CSM

• Water swellable elements (dry-core technology)

• Polyethylene AS1049 compliant bedding

• Flat GRP rod armour

• AS1049 compliant polyethylene sheath with 2 ripcords

• UV resistant AS1049 compliant bonded nylon outer jacket

FEATURES • Reduced diameter, high fibre density

• Multi – loose tube with 2 to 144 fibres

• Rodent proof GRP layer, independently tested


• Composite UV stabilised polyethylene / bonded outer nylon jacket



• Non-conductive


installation

• Direct burial

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External Underground Loosetube All Dielectric Rodent Proof Optical Cable

Cable Design

IEC 60794-3-11

ACMA - AS/CA S008

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Multi-loosetubeconstruction–Single layer2 to144 fibres

Centralstrengthmember(CSM):Glass fibre reinforcedplasticmaterial (GRP)withorwithoutover-sheathing

Tube:Thermoplasticmaterial, containingup to12single-modeoptical fibres filledwitha lowviscosity, thixotropic,non-meltinggel fully compatiblewith fibrecoatingandtubematerial

Stranding:Therequirednumbersofelements (tubesand fillers)areSZstrandedaroundthecentral strengthmember

Longitudinalwatertightness:Waterswellableelements (dry-core technology)

Bedding:Polyethylene incompliancewithAS1049

Armour:FlatGRPRods

Sheath:Polyethylene incompliancewithAS1049.Tworipcordsprovidedbeneaththesheath foreasy removal

Outerjacket:UV resistant polyamide (Nylon) in compliance with AS1049 integrally bonded to PE sheath

Technical data

Number of Fibres 2 to 72 84 - 96 108 - 120 132 - 144

Number of elements 6 8 10 12

Tube / Filler diameter mm 2.1

Cable nominal diameter mm 13.8 14.8 16.6 18.5

Cable nominalweight kg/km 165 189 244 298

Max. installation tension kN 4.0

Max. crush resistance kN/100mm 4.0 (Short term) /2.0 (Long term)

Min. bending radius mmAt full load 30xCableODAtno load 15xCableOD

Temperature range °C Installation -0 ->+50 Transport &Storage -20 -> +70 Operation -10 ->+70

Optical Characteristics

See the attached cabled optical fibre data sheet.

Identification


No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Colour blue orange green brown grey white red black yellow violet pink aqua

Fillers are either natural (opaque) or black, jelly filled tubes (with no fibres) are also used.

This loose tube dielectric optical cable is designed for external underground installations in ducts or by direct burial. GRParmour provides rodent protection and polyamide provides anti-termite protection.


CABLE DESIGN

TECHNICAL DATA


Number of Fibres 2-72 84-96 108-120 132-144

No. of elements 6 8 10 12


Cable nominal diameter 13.8 14.8 16.6 18.5 mm

Cable nominal weight 165 189 224 298 kg/km

Max installation tension 4.0 kN


Min bend radius 30 x cable OD (full load) / 15 x cable OD (no load) mm

Temperature range





ARM@CORE RODENT PROOF LOOSE-TUBE CABLE IDENTIFICATION


Packing: New non-returnable timber drums to AS/NZS 2857 with NOLCO-FLEX protectionDelivery Lengths: Standard delivery length is 4 km with a tolerance of - 1% / + 3%

No. Colour1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12



Fillers are either natural (opaque) or black, jelly-filled tubes (no fibres) are also used.


F L A – X X X – X X – X – X X X X

FIBRE TYPE


OVERSHEATHING

002 to 144

O - OversheathingX - None

M1 - OM1M3 - OM3S1 - OS1S2 - OS2



Tensile strength IEC 60794-1-2-E1 Load per cable max tensile strengthmax fibre strain < 0.6%/30mins∆ attenuation < 0.1dB





Torsion IEC 60794-1-2-E7Tension: per cable spec. Rotation / 1m: 1 turn clockwise / 1 min. and 2 turns anti-clockwise / 2 mins.


Bend IEC 60794-1-2-E11 Mandrel Ø: 180mm, 1 turn ∆ attenuation < 0.1dB

Bend under tension

Concurrent totensile testIEC 60794-1-2-E18

Mandrel Ø: 360mm, 1 turnNo fibre, sheath or core damageΔ attenuation < 0.1dB/5 mins

Temperature cycling

IEC 60794-1-2-F1Min. sample length: 1000m–10⁰C to +70⁰C


Water penetration IEC 60794-1-2-F5B Length = 3m, Water ht. = 1m No water leakage after 24 hrs.




TECHNICAL DATA


Number of Fibres 6 – 12 – 24

No. of elements 1


Cable nominal diameter 8.4 mm

Cable nominal weight 73.5 (LSZH) / 53.5 (PE) kg/km

Max installation tension 2.0 kN


Min bend radius 180 (full load) / 90 (no load) mm

Temperature range




SM@RTCORE CENTRAL TUBE FIBREOPTIC CABLEAll dielectric loosetube fibre optic cable for external underground installations in ducts or direct burial in open-cut trenches, and designed to withstand rodent attack. Low-viscosity gel-filled fibre tubes. Advanced cable design and manufacture has enabled greatly reduced cable size, offering many benefits for both installers and network owners. Glass fibre reinforced plastic non-conductive central strength member and armour rods, UV stabilised Polyethylene / Nylon sheath.

PE sheath with Nylon outer jacket

• Central loose tube construction • Thermoplastic tube with up to 24 fibres filled with a low• viscosity, thixotropic, non-melting gel• GRP peripheral strength members with super-absorbent coating material• Water swellable elements (dry-core) for water tightness• UV stabilised LSZH sheath or UV stabilised polyethylene sheath with bonded nylon outer jacket• Two ripcords beneath sheath for easy removal

FEATURES • Reduced diameter, smaller cable

cross section, high fibre density

• Central loose tube construction, with fibre counts from 2 to 144




• UV stabilised LSZH or PE sheath

• UV stabilised polyamide (Nylon) outer jacket


installation

• Direct burial

CABLE DESIGNLSZH sheath


Packing: New non-returnable timber drums to AS/NZS 2857 with NOLCO-FLEX protectionDelivery Lengths: Std. delivery length 4 km with a tolerance of -1%/+3%; Total Weight 430kg


F L C – X X – X X – X – X X X X

FIBRE TYPE


SHEATH MATERIAL

06 12 24

Z - LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)P - Polyethylene / Nylon

M1 - OM1M3 - OM3S1 - OS1S2 - OS2


SM@RTCORE CENTRAL TUBE FIBREOPTIC CABLE IDENTIFICATIONIDENTIFICATION


No. Colour1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12


No. Colour13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

blue orange green brown grey white red white yellow violet pink aqua


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Tensile strength IEC 60794-1-2-E1Load per cable max tensile strength

max fibre strain < 0.6%/30mins∆ attenuation < 0.1dB





Torsion IEC 60794-1-2-E7Tension: per cable spec. Rotation / 1m: 1 turn clockwise / 1 min. and 2 turns anti-clockwise / 2 mins.


Bend IEC 60794-1-2-E11 Mandrel Ø: 180mm, 1 turn ∆ attenuation < 0.1dB

Bend under tensionConcurrent totensile testIEC 60794-1-2-E18

Mandrel Ø: 360mm, 1 turn

After 1 minute no fibre breaks, no sheath or core structure damage. ∆ attenuation < 0.1dB from no load to full load

Temperature cycling IEC 60794-1-2-F1Min. sample length: 1000m–10⁰C to +70⁰C


Water penetration IEC 60794-1-2-F5B Length = 3m, Water ht. = 1m No water leakage after 24 hrs.


COMPACT AND MEDIUM JOINT CLOSURESThe Compact Multi Function Joint (CMJ) and Medium Multi Function Joint (MMJ) are fibre cable jointing dome closures. Ideal for use as Cable Chamber Joints, Track Joints, Spur Joints or Distribution Joints due to their capacities (144 /288 fibres) and compact sizes. Each factory fitted splice tray can accommodate up to 12/24 spliced fibres.

An optional multi-functional bracket enables vertical or horizontal wall or pole mounting. The joint has four circular ports for mechanical entry glands, one oval port for heat shrink or mechanical entry and two additional small circular ports also for heat shrink entry.

• Single Entry Gland Kit

• Multi Way Entry Gland Kits

• Oval Port Entry Kit

• Silicone Grease

• Emergency Port Cable Entry

• Optical Splitters

• Splice Protectors

• Mounting Bracket / Support Tool

FEATURES • 12 splices / 12/24 single element trays

provides max capacity 144/288 fibres

• Each single circuit tray has 2 sections giving 24/48 total trays per joint

• 4 splices / tray gives 192 fibres capacity

• Suits Ø 1.3 x 30mm splice protectors

• Entry ports accept Ø20mm cables

• Emergency ports accept Ø12mm cables

• Multi way cable entry glands

• Hinged splice trays for full live access

• Accommodates splitters to 64 port

• Pole/wall mounting bracket

• Optional pressure test valve

• Integrated loop storage basket• 01 x Base

• 01 x Cap

• 01 x Clamp

• 01 x O Seal

• 02 x Tube Retainer

• 04 x Tube Retainer Cover

• 24 x SE Splice Trays

• 01 x Loop Storage Basket

• 01 x Pole / Wall Bracket

• 01 x Fibre Routing Manifold


The CMJ/MMJ is supplied with:

KIT CONTENTS

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

COMPACT AND MEDIUM JOINT CLOSURES SPECIFICATIONS

ParameterValue

CMJ MMJ

Minimum Fibre Bend Radius 20 mm

Number of Cable Ports 4 circular and 1 oval plus 2 small emergency ports

Cable Ø Range (mm)

Circular Port 7 to 20 mm

Multi Port (in circular port) 5 to 7 mm (4 Way), 3x2mm flat cable (8 Way)

Oval Port 7 to 21 mm (Heat Shrink), 7 to 15 mm (mechanical)

Emergency Port 4 to 12 mm

Cable Retention (N):

Circular Port > (Cable Ø/45) x 1000 N, strength member secured

4 Way Multi Way (in circular port) > 150 / 30 N for cables with / without Aramid yarns

Maximum # of splice trays12 Single Element 24 Single Element

12 single Circuit Double Trays 24 single Circuit Double Trays

Maximum fibre capacity of Joint144 Single Element 288 Single Element

96 Single Circuit 192 Single Circuit

Splitter capacity 4 optical splitters of 4mm x 4mm x 60mm

Required space envelope (L) 290 x (W) 231 x (D) 164 mm (L) 380 x (W) 231 x (D) 164 mm

Operating temperature -40⁰C to + 70⁰C (5 to 95% RH)

Packing Dimensions (L) 480 x (W) 250 x (D) 210 mm

Packed weight 2.4 kg

Net weight 1.9 kg

Material

Cap/ Base GF Polypropylene

Clamp GF Nylon

Splice Trays FR ABS

Testing

Closure Sealing IP68 (5 metres) (IEC 61300-2-23)

Optical Tested 1310nm,1550nm and 1625nm

Change of Temperature IEC 61300-2-22

Dry Heat BS EN 60068-2-2 Test Bb

Damp Heat IEC 60068-2-3: 1969

Vibration IEC 61300-2-1

Torsion IEC 61300-2-5

Bending IEC 61300-2-37

Impact IEC 61300-2-12

Cable Retention IEC 61300-2-4

Crush Resistance IEC 61300-2-10

Item Description Order Code

Compact Joint Closure (CMJ) Fibre cable jointing dome closure 290mm height / 144 splice capacity FEP-CMJ

Medium Joint Closure (MMJ) Fibre cable jointing dome closure 380mm height / 288 splice capacity FEP-MMJ

ORDERING INFORMATION Contact JCS regarding additional items such as cable entry kits, splitters and splice protectors.


LARGE JOINT CLOSURESThe Large Multifunction Joint (LMJ) is a large dome closure for optical cable splicing, ideal for track, spur and loop access applications in the external optical network. With two vertical tray stacks, it can accommodate a wide variety of cables such as loose tube, central loose tube, Flextube and blown fibre.

The modular tray system is designed for positive fibre management for Single Circuit Management (SCM) and Single Element Management (SEM), and the splice trays can accommodate a variety of splice protectors and splitters.

The joint has ten circular ports and one oval port for mechanical entry. Mechanical glands are used to seal cables into the circular ports. Multi way glands are also available to fit multiple cables into each circular port.

The LMJ is supplied in three different sizes to suit required splice capacity.

FEATURES • 1344 fibre capacity

• 2688 fibre capacity using 24 fibre trays

• Different cap lengths to configure tray capacity

• Mechanical oval port and loop storage for up to 276 fibres using loose tubes (Loop capacity 3.4m of 23 elements, Ø2.2mm)

• Suits Ø 1.3 x 30mm splice protectors

• Circular entry ports accept Ø23mm cables, oval port accept Ø18mm

• Multi way cable entry glands

• Hinged splice trays for full live access

• Accommodates splitters to 64 port

• Pole/wall mounting bracket

• Closure sealed to IP68

• Oval Port Entry Kits

• Splicing Modules

• Splitter Modules

• Splice Protectors

• Mounting Brackets

• Circular Port Gland Kits

• Closure Upgrade Kits

ADDITIONAL ITEMS


The LMJ is supplied as an empty closure with a cap, a base, a clamp, a sealing gasket and a support frame. Cable entry kits, splice trays and accessories are ordered separately as required. The closures can also be preconfigured upon request.

KIT CONTENTS

LARGE JOINT CLOSURES SPECIFICATIONS


The LMJ is a modular system. Please contact JCS for custom enclosure configurations and for the wide range of accessories available.

ParameterValue

LMJ Short Cap LMJ Medium Cap LMJ Long Cap

Minimum Fibre Bend Radius 30 mm

Number of Cable Ports 10 circular and 1 oval

Cable Ø Range (mm)

Circular Port 4 to 23 mm

Multi Port (in circular port) 5 to 9 mm (4 Way), 3x2mm flat cable (8 Way)

Oval Port 6 to 18 mm

Cable Retention (N):

Circular Port > (Cable Ø/45) x 1000 N, strength member secured

4 Way Multi Way (circular port) > 150 / 30 N for cables with / without Aramid yarns

Capacity for Single Element Management (SEM) 12f per tray and 24f per tray

Maximum number of trays 48 (24 + 24) 80 (40 + 40) 112 (56 + 56)

Maximum splices – 12f tray 576 960 1344

Maximum splices – 24f tray 1152 1920 2688

Capacity for Single Circuit Management (SCM) 4f per tray

Maximum number of trays 96 (48 + 48) 160 (80 + 80) 224 (112 + 112)

Maximum splices 384 640 896

Required space envelope (L) 493x(D) 250 mm (L) 600x(D) 250 mm (L) 721x(D) 250 mm

Operating temperature -20⁰C to + 60⁰C (5 to 95% RH)

Material

Cap/ Base GF Polypropylene

Clamp GF Nylon

Splice Trays FR ABS

Testing

Closure Sealing IP68 (5 metres) (IEC 61300-2-23)

Optical Tested 1310nm,1550nm and 1625nm

Change of Temperature IEC 61300-2-22

Dry Heat BS EN 60068-2-2 Test Bb

Damp Heat IEC 60068-2-3: 1969

Vibration IEC 61300-2-1

Torsion IEC 61300-2-5

Bending IEC 61300-2-37

Impact IEC 61300-2-12

Cable Retention IEC 61300-2-4

Crush Resistance IEC 61300-2-10

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