EnduraLite® Dry Block, Sunlight Resistant Indoor/Outdoor Loose Tube
riser and plenum rated Interlock Armored cable lines offer the system
designer the smallest form factor in a premises indoor/outdoor optical
fiber cable. The cables can be installed in open spaces, trays, conduits,
inner-ducts, trenches, steam tunnels and building riser or plenum
locations. The cables incorporate the latest in dry water-blocking
technology which eliminates the need to clean off the traditional
gel-based water-blocking compounds. In the single unit design, a 3
mm central tube contains 2 to 12, 250 μm fibers and water-blocking
aramid yarns. In the multi-unit design, the waterblocked 3 mm subunits
are stranded around a central strength element. The tube or core is
surrounded by additional water-blocking glass strength elements and an
outer jacket, comprised of a rugged UL Listed, sunlight resistant, black
polymer that allows for the cable to be exposed to long-term direct
sunlight without the concern of material degradation. The cable is then
protected by an interlock armor and a sunlight resistant black over jacket.
All fiber types are available, including 50/125 μm, 62.5/125 μm and
single mode.
Features
• Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568-C.3
optical performance
• Dry-block design meets
Telcordia ANSI/ICEA S-104-696
water-block requirements
• 3 mm subunit
• UL/NEC Listed OFNR/OFNP
• All dielectric
• Jacket rip cord
• Black, UL Listed sunlight
resistant outer jacket
• BrakeBox® payout
control system
• Tube color indicates fiber type
Benefits
• Future-proof fiber performance
for current and future multigigabit
applications
• Cable integrity maintained
even if damage occurs to
protective layers
• Attaches directly to MTP® or
MPO mechanical connectors
• Eliminates the need to purchase
separate cables for OSP
and indoor/riser or plenum
applications
• No additional grounding
materials need to be purchased
• Saves time in cable preparation
• Long periods of direct sunlight
exposure will not damage cable
• Adjustable tension control on
reel prevents over spin and
entangling of cable
• Quickly identifies the fiber
type without searching for the
jacket print
Specifications
2 – 12 Fiber
Single Unit Configuration – 3 mm central subunit surrounded by
additional water-blocking glass yarns
and an outer jacket
24-48 Fiber
Multi-Unit Configuration – 3mm subunits stranded around a central
strength element and surrounded by
water blocking glass yarns, a ripcord
and an outer jacket
Subunit Configuration – 3mm subunits containing 2 to 12,
250 μm fibers and water blocking
aramid yarns surrounded by a flame
retardant PVC jacket
Subunit Strength Elements – Water-blocking aramid yarns
Subunit Jacket – Flame retardant (FR) PVC
Strength Elements – Water-blocking glass yarns and/or glass
reinforced plastic rod
Cable Jacket – Riser: Black, FR, chemical and sunlight
resistant PVC
Plenum: Black, FR, chemical and sunlight
resistant fluoropolymer
Interlock Armored – Flexible, heavy duty interlocking
aluminum or steel tape helically
applied over the inner cable core;
further protection is provided by an
optional flame retardant outer jacket
Performance Compliance
• UL 1569
• UL 1651
• CSA C22.2 No. 232
• UL 1666
• NFPA 130 (Plenum)
• NFPA 262
• ANSI/ICEA S-83-596
• ANSI/ICEA S-104-696
• ANSI/TIA-568-C.3
• RoHS-compliant
NRTL Programs
• UL, c(UL) Listed OFCR/OFCP
• UL, c(UL) Listed Sunlight Resistant
Applications
• Intra/inter-building backbones, such as conduit pathways or tunnels
• Conduit/duct/tray pathways
• Dry or wet locations
Technical Specification | |
Fiber Count | 2 |
Nominal Diameter in (mm) |
0.54 (13.8) |
Nominal Weight lbs/kft (kg/ km) |
128 (191) |
Maximum Tensile Loading Install lbs (n) |
300 (1,340) |
Maximum Tensile Loading Long term lbs (n) |
90 (400) |
Minimum Bend Radius Install in (mm) |
8.1 (207) |
Minimum Bend Radius Long Term in (mm) |
5.4 (138) |
Package | Plywood |
Listing | OFCP |
Superior Essex Cable Part Number | F260-002Uxx-E991 |