Outdoor OFC MLT: GLASS YARNS + PE with 12 gel-free tubes of Ø1.9mm 96f SM OS2 G.657.A2.
Outdoor dry core optical fiber Multi Loose Tube cable with glass yarns as strength member and polyethylene outer jacket. Product feature: This cable has rodent protection by glass yarns. Existing out of 12 gel-free tubes with a diameter of 1.9mm with 96 fibers (12t x 8f) SM OS2 G.657.A2.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
Specifications
Product Overview
| Environmental Space | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Suitable Applications | For outdoor use in structured (data) wiring systems such as industrial backbone, campus backbone, building backbone (riser) and/or horizontal cabling. For outdoor use in networks for industrial, telecom, cable TV and/or broadcast. Easy to install in ducts, tunnels and trenches and/or tubes. Suitable for Direct Burial. |
Construction
| Fiber Color Code | TIA coding (Gxxxxxx.T): Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Gray, White, Red, Black |
|---|---|
| Central Strength Member Type | GRP |
| Cable Core Water Tight | Yes |
| Cable Core Water Blocking | Waterblocking Glass Yarns + Tape |
| Bulk Cable Weight | 187 kg/km |
Fiber Cable Construction
| Fiber Type | OS2 |
|---|---|
| Fiber Grade acc. ITU-T | G.657.A2 |
| Fiber Count | 96 |
| Subunit Color | TIA coding (Gxxxxxx.T): Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Gray, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet, Pink, Aqua |
SubUnit Specifications
| Number of Active Subunits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Number of Subunit Positions | 12 |
| Fibers Per Subunit | 8 |
Physical Specifications
| Type of Armor | Non-Armored |
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Jacket Specifications
| Number of Jackets | Single Jacket |
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Outer Jacket Specifications
| Outer Jacket1 Table Notes | Standard color: Orange. Available colors: Orange, Yellow, Turquoise, Erika Violet, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Violet, Pink, Grey, White, Black, Lime Green |
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Outer Jacket
| Material | PE - Polyethylene |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Nominal Diameter | 15.6 mm |
| Ripcord | Yes |
Optical Characteristics
| Maximum Attenuation at 1310 nm | 0.39 dB/km |
|---|---|
| Maximum Attenuation at 1550 nm | 0.24 dB/km |
| Maximum Attenuation at 1625 nm | 0.29 dB/km |
Mechanical Characteristics
Mechanical Tests
| Description | Tested Standard | Requirement/Value | According to Family Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Min. Bend Radius Installation (Short Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E6 | 312 mm | IEC 60794-3-10 |
| Cable Min. Bend Radius Operation (Long Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E11 | 234 mm | IEC 60794-3-10 |
| Cable Max. Tensile Strength Installation (Short Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E1 | 6000 N (1349 lbf) | IEC 60794-3-10 |
| Cable Max. Tensile Strength Operation (Long Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E1 | 2000 N (450 lbf) | IEC 60794-3-10 |
| Cable Max. Crush Resistance Installation (Short Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E3 | 15 kN/m | IEC 60794-3-10 |
| Cable Max. Crush Resistance Operation (Long Term) | IEC 60794-1-21-E3 | 7.5 kN/m | IEC 60794-3-10 |
| Cable Impact Resistance | IEC 60794-1-21-E4 | 10 J, 300 mm Radius, 3 Cycles | IEC 60794-3-10 |
| Cable Torsion Resistance | IEC 60794-1-21-E7 | 180°, 2 m, 10 cycles | IEC 60794-3-10 |
| Waterblocking | IEC 60794-1-22-F5 |
Temperature Range
| Operating Temperature Range | -30 °C to +70 °C |
|---|---|
| Installation Temperature Range | -5 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -30 °C to +70 °C |
Product Material
| UL Rating/Flame Test | Non-UL Rated |
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Standards
| REACH | Compliant |
|---|---|
| ISO/IEC Compliance | IEC 60794, ISO/IEC 11801-1 |
| UV/ Sunlight Protection | Yes |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.4 Revision Date: 09-12-2025 |
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Resources
Belden GBRUF96 technical datasheetDataTuff MiningGrade Fiber Cables Product BulletinGel-Free Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cables - EMEA (English)Gel-Free Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cables - EMEA (German)Gel-Free Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cables7 Cable Types to Consider for Your EnvironmentFiber Products Selection GuideOutdoor Dry Loose Tube CableAll Dielectric Outdoor Loose Tube Dry CableDataTuff Mining-Grade Loose Tube Cable CPE JacketDataTuff Mining-Grade Loose Tube Cable LSZH JacketArmored Outdoor Loose Tube Gel Filled CableAll Dielectric Outdoor Loose Tube Gel Filled CableArmored Indoor Outdoor Loose Tube Gel Filled CableAll Dielectric Indoor/Outdoor Loose Tube Gel Filled CableEvolution of Fiber: Myth vs. RealityBelden Smart Building SolutionsIndustrial Fiber CatalogBelden Fiber Optic Catalog - AmericasOptical Fiber Cable Reference Guide - IECDataTuff Fiber Optic Renewable Grade Cable
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