All-Dielectric Self-Supporting Cables: LTC ADSS

LTC Fig 8  |  OPGW
Construction
1 Fibres Single mode 9/125 µm, multimode 50/125 µm, multimode 62.5/125 µm
2 Centre support member Glass fibre reinforced polymer (FRP)
3 Sub-units Gel-filled loose tube
4 Interstitial waterblock Jelly-filling
5 Inner sheath Polyethylene
6 Strength members Aramide yarns
7 Outer sheath Polyethylene
Temperature Range Transport and storage Installation In use
-30 °C to +70 °C -5 °C to +50 °C -30 °C to +70 °C
LTC ADSS - A-DF2Y(ZN)2Y n x m
Mechanical Properties Units 3x2 6x2 6x416
Outer diameter mm 12.7 13.5 13.5
Mass kg/km 120 145 145
Min. bend radius Static mm 190 200 200
Dynamic mm 255 270 270
Max tensile load N 4500 5200 5200
Crush resistance N/10cm 3000 3000 3000