CORNING 048TUC-T4190D20 ALTOS Lite Loose Tube Gel Free Single Jacket Single-Armored Cable Instructions
- June 16, 2024
- Corning
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CORNING 048TUC-T4190D20 ALTOS Lite Loose Tube Gel Free Single Jacket
Single-Armored Cable
Product Information
Specifications
- Part Number: 048TUC-T4190D20
Features and Benefits:
- Gel-free water blocking technology
- Craft-friendly cable preparation
- Polyethylene jacket (UV radiation, fungus, abrasion, and environmental factors protection)
- Corrugated steel tape armor (rodent resistance for direct-buried applications)
General Specifications
- Environment: Cable Type
- Product Type: Fiber
- Category: Application
Ordering Information
- Product Number: 048TUC-T4190D20
- EAN Code: 4056418159331
- Weight: 129 kg/km (86.68 lb/1000 ft)
Product Usage Instructions
Cable Preparation
- Ensure the cable is free from any gel or water.
- Strip the polyethylene jacket carefully to expose the inner components.
- Identify the central element and the buffer tubes.
- Follow the color coding of the buffer tubes to identify the fibers.
- If necessary, use the ripcords to separate the buffer tubes.
Installation
- Select the appropriate installation environment based on the cable type and application.
- Ensure the temperature range during installation is within the specified limits.
- Determine the desired cable routing and bury the cable if required.
- Maintain the minimum bend radius during installation to prevent damage to the cable.
- Handle the cable with care to avoid any excessive tension or twisting.
Operation
- Ensure the temperature range during operation is within the specified limits.
- Monitor the cable for any signs of damage or degradation.
- If necessary, perform regular maintenance and inspections to ensure optimal performance.
Storage
- Store the cable in a dry and cool environment.
- Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
- Keep the cable away from any chemicals or corrosive substances.
- Do not stack heavy objects on top of the cable to prevent crushing or deformation.
FAQ
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Q: What is the maximum tensile strength of the cable?
A: The maximum tensile strength of the cable is 2700 N (606.98 lbf) for short- term and 890 N (200.08 lbf) for long-term. -
Q: What is the minimum bend radius for installation?
A: The minimum bend radius for installation is 182 mm (7.17 in). -
Q: What is the fiber count of the central element?
A: The central element has a fiber count of 48.
Part Number:
- 048TUC-T4190D20
Corning ALTOS® Lite gel-free, single-jacket, single-armored cables are
designed for campus backbones in direct-buried installations. The loose tube
design provides stable and highly reliable transmission parameters for a
variety of voice, data, video, and imaging applications. These cables also
provide high-fiber density within a given cable diameter while allowing
flexibility to suit many system configurations. The single-armored
construction provides additional crush and rodent protection with a high-
strength ripcord under the armor for easy stripping. Gel-free means the cables
are fully waterblocked using craft-friendly, water-swellable materials which
make cable access simple and require no cleanup. The flexible, craft-friendly
buffer tubes are easy to route in closures, and the SZ-stranded, loose tube
design isolates fibers from installation and environmental rigors while
allowing easy mid-span access.
These cables have a medium-density polyethylene jacket that is rugged, durable
and easy to strip
Features and Benefits
Gel-free water blocking technology
Craft-friendly cable preparation
Polyethylene jacket
Rugged, durable and easy to strip (while providing superior protection against
UV radiation, fungus, abrasion and environmental factors)
Corrugated steel tape armor
Provides rodent resistance for direct-buried applications
ALTOS® Lite Loose Tube, Gel-Free, Single-Jacket, Single-Armored Cable, 48 F,
50 μm multimode (OM4)
ALTOS® Lite Loose Tube, Gel-Free, Single-Jacket, Single-Armored Cable, 48 F,
50 μm multimode (OM4)
Specifications
General Specifications
- Environment Outdoor
- Cable Type Loose Tube
- Product Type Armored
- Fiber Category 50 μm MM (OM4)
- Application Aerial, Direct Buried, Duct
- Fiber Count 48
Standards
- RoHS Free of hazardous substances according to RoHS 2011/65/EU
- Common Installations Outdoor lashed aerial, duct and direct-buried, indoor when installed according to National Electrical Code® (NEC®) Article 770
- Design and Test Criteria ANSI/ICEA S-87-640
Environmental Conditions
- Temperature Range, Installation -30 °C to -30 °C (-22 °F to -22 °F )
- Temperature Range, Operation -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F )
- Temperature Range, Storage -40 °C to -40 °C (-40 °F to -40 °F )
- Notes Corning recommends storing cable in a proper temperature environment prior to installation to allow the cable temperature to meet installation temperature range specifications for best installation results.
Cable Design
- Central Element Dielectric
- Fiber Count 48
- Buffer Tube Color Coding Blue, Orange, Green, Brown
- Number of Ripcords 2
Cable Design
- Outer Jacket Color Black
- Outer Jacket Material Polyethylene (PE)
- Tensile Strength Elements and/or Armoring – Layer 1 Corrugated steel tape armor
- Buffer Tube Color Blue, Orange, Green, Brown
- Buffer Tube Diameter 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
- Number of Active Tubes 4
- Number of Filling Elements 2
- Number of Tube Positions 6
- Tape Water-swellable
- Tape, Layer 1 Water-swellable
- Fiber Coloring Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White, Red, Black, Yellow,
- Violet, Rose, Aqua
- Fibers per Tube 12
Mechanical Specifications
- Max. Tensile Strength, Long-Term 890 N (200.08 lbf)
- Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term 2700 N (606.98 lbf)
- Min. Bend Radius Installation 182 mm (7.17 in)
- Min. Bend Radius Operation 121 mm (4.76 in)
- Nominal Outer Diameter 12.1 mm (0.48 in )
Optical Characteristics
- Fiber Code T
- Fiber Type Multimode
- Performance Option Code 90
- Fiber Core Diameter 50 μm
- Minimum Effective Modal Bandwidth (EMB) 4700 MHz*km / –
- Maximum Attenuation 3.0 dB/km / 1.0 dB/km
Optical Characteristics
- Min. Overfilled Launch (OFL) Bandwidth 3500 MHzkm / 500 MHzkm
- Serial 1 Gigabit Ethernet 1100 MHzkm / 600 MHzkm
- Serial 10 Gigabit Ethernet 550 MHz*km / –
- Wavelengths 850 nm / 1300 nm
- Fiber Category OM4
Ordering Information
- Product Number 048TUC-T4190D20
- EAN Code 4056418159331
- Weight 129 kg/km (86.68 lb/1000 ft)
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