ISSUED : October.

2009
VINA OFC VINA-OFC., JSC
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FOR

Single Mode of Gel free None-Metallic

Direct Burried Optical Fiber Cable (DBC-EGE)
48 cores

Prepared by ___________________
van trong nghia
Manager of RD

Checked by ____________________
Nguyen viet Dzung

Approved by ____________________
BOD
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1. SCOPE

1.1 Application
This specification covers the general requirements of gel free non-metallic dirrect burried
optical fiber cable (DBC-EGE).

1.2 Cable Description

Color coded fibers, filled color coded loose tubes, PE filler (if necessary), SZ-stranded
around the central strength member (FRP), water blocking tape, inner PE jacket, outer
strength member and water proof compund (water blocking glass yarn and jelly) 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 UNITS SPECIFICATION

at 1310nm ≤ 0.37
at 1383nm ≤ 0.36
Attenuation dB/km
at 1550nm ≤ 0.24
at 1625nm ≤ 0.26
≤ 3.5 at 1285nm ~ 1330nm
Chromatic Dispersion ps/nm.km ≤ 18 at 1550nm
≤ 22 at 1625nm
Zero Dispersion Wavelength nm 1302 ~ 1322
Zero Dispersion Slope ps/nm2.km ≤ 0.092
Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) ps/(km)1/2 ≤ 0.2
Cable cut-off Wavelength (λcc) ≤ 1260
nm
Fiber cut-off Wavelength (λc) 1100~1280
Point Discontinuity dB ≤ 0.10 at 1310nm & 1550nm
9.2 ± 0.5 at 1310nm
Mode Field Diameter µm
10.5 ± 1.0 at 1550nm
Core-Clad Concentricity µm ≤ 0.5
Cladding Diameter µm 125 ± 0.7
Cladding Non-circularity % ≤ 0.7
Attenuation vs. Bending ≤ 0.05 at 1310nm
dB
(60mm x 100turns) ≤ 0.05 at 1550nm
Coating Diameter (Uncolored) µm 245 ± 5
Fiber curl radius ≥ 4.0 m
Proof Test kpsi ≥ 100

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3. CABLE CONSTRUCTION

3.1 Cross-sectional Drawing of Cable

Colored Loose Tube

Colored Fiber

Thixotropic Jelly Compound

Water Blocking Tape

Water Blocking Glass Yarn and Jelly

Central Strength Member - FRP

Water Blocking Yarn

Outer Sheath (HDPE)

Inner Sheath (HDPE)

Ripcord

Filler (if necessary)

Diameter, Composition and Weight

Table 2

Nominal Minimum Bending Radius (mm)

No. of Approx. Cable Weight
Cable Diameter
Fiber (kg/km)
(mm) Under Load No Load
48 14.8 170.24 270 135

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The construction of the cable shall be in accordance with Table 3 below.

Table 3. Construction of the Cable

ITEMS DESCRIPTION
Type of Fiber Single Mode
Number of Fibers 48 Fibers
Number of Fibers per Tube Max. 12 Fibers
Loose Buffer Material PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
Tube Diameter Nom. 2.6mm
Filling Compound in Loose Buffer Tube Thixotropic Jelly Compound
Filler (if necessary) Polyethylene rod
Central Strength Material FRP
Member Diameter Nom. 2.0mm
Water Blocking between Loose Buffer Tubes Water Blocking SwellableYarn
Core Wrapping Tape Water Blocking Tape
Material Black HDPE
Inner Jacket
Thickness Nom. 1.0mm
Outer Strength Member and Water Blocking Water Blocking Glass Yarn and Jelly
Material Black HDPE
Outer Jacket
Thickness Nom. 2.3mm

4. FIBER AND LOOSE BUFFER TUBE IDENTIFICATION

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. Color No. Color

1 Blue 7 Red
2 Orange 8 Black
3 Green 9 Yellow
4 Brown 10 Violet
5 Grey 11 Rose (Pink)
6 White 12 Aqua (Light Blue)

Note: The color code of Fibers and Loose Tube may be changed upon customer's request.

5. PHYSICAL / MECHANICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL

PERFORMANCE AND TESTS

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5.1 Temperature Range

For the cables covered by this specification, the following temperature ranges apply:
- Operation : -30 °C to +75°C
- Storage/Shipping : -40 °C to +75°C
5.2 Tensile of the Cable
Tensile strength: Temporary: 3.5 kN
Permanent : 2.5 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

TEST METHOD AND
ITEMS
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 255kg.
Tensile Strength # Acceptance Criteria
- Attenuation increment: ≤ 0.1 dB
- No jacket cracking and fiber breakage
- Graph of elongation(cable and fiber) to the applied
load shall be submitted.
# Test method: IEC 60794-1-2 Method E3
- Applied load: 1100 N/50 mm
- No of points: 1 point
Compression Test
# Acceptance Criteria after completion of the test
- Attenuation Increment: ≤ 0.1 dB
- No jacket cracking and fiber breakage
# Test method: IEC 60794-1 Method E4
- Height of impact: 1 m
- Drop hammer mass: 2 kg
- Radius impact surface: 300 mm
Impact resistance - No. of impact per point: 1 time
- No. of impact points: 10 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
Repeated Bending
- No. of flexing cycles: 50 cycles
# Acceptance Criteria after completion of the test
- Attenuation Increment: ≤ 0.1 dB
- No jacket cracking and fiber breakage

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Table 5. The Mechanical and Environmental Performance of the Cable (Continued)

TEST METHOD AND

ITEMS
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
# Test method: IEC 60794-1-2-E7
- Cable length twisted: 2m
- No. of twist cycles: 10 cycles
Twisted Test - Twist angle: ± 180°
# Acceptance Criteria after the completion of the test
- Attenuation Increment: ≤ 0.10 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
Temperature Cycling
: 23°C → -30°C → 70°C → -30°C → 70°C
- Soak time at each temperature: 24 hours
# Acceptance Criteria
- Attenuation increment: ≤ 0.1 dB/km
# Test method: IEC 60794-1- Method E14
-.Length of specimen: 0.3m
* Outer jacket and corrugated steel tape shall be
removed before testing.
Compound Flow (Drip) - Test time: 24 hours
- Test temperature: 60°C
# Acceptance Criteria
- No compound driped from LT
- No fibers moved
# Test method: IEC 60794-1-2 Method F5
- Length of specimen: 3m
* Outer jacket and corrugated steel tape shall be
removed before testing.
Water Penetration
-.Height of pressure head: 1m
-.Test time: 24 hours
# Acceptance Criteria
- No leakage through the open cable end

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) Purchaser name ("CUBATEL" )
2) Cable type, code and Fiber counts (ex, "CABLE OPTICO DBC-EGE SM 48FO")
3) Name of the manufacturer (“VINA-OFC”)
4) Year of manufacture (200x)
5) Length marking
001M CUBATELSA VINA-OFC 2009 CABLE OPTICO 48FO DBC-EGE 002M
6.2 Cable Packing

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6.2.1 Standard length of cable shall be 4,000m. Other cable length is also available if
requested by customer but never shorter than 2,000m.

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 in the reel shall be protected all around with a nylon layer.

6.2.5 The cable ends shall be securely fastened to the reel to prevent the cable from becoming
loose in transit or during placing operations.

6.2.6 At least 1 meter of the cable inner end shall be accessible for test purpose.

6.2.7 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) Purchaser’s Name (" xxx ")
(2) Cable type and fiber counts (ex. “OFC SM 48FO”)
(3) Length of cable in meters
(4) Gross weight in kilograms
(5) Reel number
(6) Name of the manufacturer (VINA-OFC)
(7) Year of manufacture
(8) Country of Origin
(9) 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.

6.3.3 The arbor holes provided in the reels shall be at least 75 mm and at most 120 mm in
diameter.

== End of Specification ==

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