CORNING 024EC8-14101-A3 Ribbon Interlocking Armored Cable Instructions

: September 27, 2024
: Corning

Table of Contents

024EC8-14101-A3 Ribbon Interlocking Armored Cable
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Cable Preparation
Installation
Maintenance
- FAQ
Q: What is the maximum temperature range for cable
Q: How many fibers are there per ribbon?

024EC8-14101-A3 Ribbon Interlocking Armored Cable

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Specifications

Part Number: 048EC8-14101-A3
Cable Type: Ribbon Interlocking Armored Cable,
Plenum
Fiber Category: Single-mode (OS2)
Temperature Range: Storage: -40°C to +70°C,
Installation: 0°C to +60°C, Operation: -20°C to +60°C
Fiber Count: 48
Ribbons per Tube: 4
Fibers per Ribbon: 12
Max. Tensile Strength: Short-Term: 1320 N (300
lbf), Long-Term: 400 N (90 lbf)
Weight: 326 kg/km (219 lb/1000 ft)
Nominal Inner Cable Diameter: 12.4 mm (0.49
in)
Nominal Outer Diameter: 19.9 mm (0.78 in)
Min. Bend Radius: Installation: 299 mm (11.8
in), Operation: 199 mm (7.8 in)

Product Usage Instructions

Cable Preparation

To prepare the cable for installation, follow these steps:

Cut the cable to the desired length using appropriate
tools.
Strip away the outer jacket carefully to expose the inner
components.
Identify and separate the fibers and ribbons as needed for your
setup.

Installation

When installing the cable, keep the following points in
mind:

Avoid bending the cable beyond the specified minimum bend
radius during installation.
Secure the cable properly to prevent strain on the
connections.
Follow any specific guidelines provided by your network or
system requirements.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance of the cable can ensure optimal performance.
Check for any signs of damage or wear and address them promptly to
avoid any issues with connectivity.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum temperature range for cable

operation?

A: The cable is designed to operate within a temperature range
of -20°C to +60°C.

Q: How many fibers are there per ribbon?

A: There are 12 fibers per ribbon in this cable.

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Ribbon Interlocking Armored Cable, Plenum
48 F, Single-mode (OS2)

Corning ribbon interlocking armored plenum cables are designed for use in plenum, riser and general-purpose environments for intrabuilding backbone and horizontal installations. These cables are standard ribbon plenum cables placed inside spirally wrapped aluminum interlocking armor for ruggedness and superior crush resistance. This special construction facilitates routing inside buildings, through riser shafts and air-handling spaces, to telecommunication rooms and to workstations. Ideal for heavy traffic or more challenging mechanical exposure conditions, this cable design consists of fibers organized into 12-fiber ribbons inside a central tube surrounded by dielectric strength members to provide tensile strength. The flexible interlocking armor offers over seven times the crush protection of nonarmored cables, while a specially formulated flame-retardant outer jacket allows the design to meet the requirements of the NFPA 262 flame test. The 12-fiber ribbons have readily identifiable ribbon ID numbers and fiber colors with easy access to individual fibers.
This cable is available in 12 different jacket colors blue, orange, green, brown, slate, white, red, black, yellow, violet, rose and aqua. The colored jacket allows for easy visual identification of the cables. The standard jacket color will be determined by the dominant fiber type in the cable and will use the standard part numbers shown here. Contact Customer Care at 1-800-743-2675 to order other color options.
Features and Benefits
Precise fiber and ribbon geometries Excellent mass splicing yields
Gel-free waterblocking technology Craft-friendly cable preparation
Innovative waterblocking technology Prevents water penetration
12-fiber ribbons with ribbon IDs Easy identification
Flame-retardant jacket Rugged and durable

Standards
Approval and Listings

National Electrical Code® (NEC®) OFCP, CSA FT-6, ANSI/ICEA S-83-596

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Part Number: 048EC8-14101-A3
Ripcord
Buffer Tube Dielectric Strength Members Fiber Ribbon
Flame-Retardant Inner Jacket Water-Swellable Tape Interlocking Armor Flame- Retardant Outer Jacket
Cross Section of Part Number: 048EC8-14101-A3

Ribbon Interlocking Armored Cable, Plenum
48 F, Single-mode (OS2)

Standards
Flame Resistance

NFPA 262 (for plenum, riser and general building applications)

Specifications
General Specifications
Environment Application Cable Type Product Type Flame Rating Fiber Category

Indoor General Purpose Horizontal, Vertical Riser, Plenum Ribbon Interlocking armor Plenum (OFCP) Single-mode (OS2)

Temperature Range
Storage Installation Operation

-40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F) 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F)

Cable Design
Fiber Count Ribbons per Tube Fibers per Ribbon
Fiber Coloring
Buffer Tube Color Buffer Tube Diameter Tape Tensile Strength Elements and/or Armoring – Layer 1 Number of Ripcords Inner Jacket Material Tensile Strength Elements and/or Armoring – Layer 3 Outer Jacket Material Outer Jacket Color

48 4 12 Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet, Rose, Aqua Natural 8.1 mm (0.32 in) Water-swellable Dielectric strength members 2 Flame-retardant Interlocking armor Flame-retardant Yellow

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Ribbon Interlocking Armored Cable, Plenum
48 F, Single-mode (OS2)

Mechanical Characteristics Cable
Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term Max. Tensile Strength, Long-Term Weight Nominal Inner Cable Diameter Nominal Outer Diameter Min. Bend Radius Installation Min. Bend Radius Operation

1320 N (300 lbf) 400 N (90 lbf) 326 kg/km (219 lb/1000 ft) 12.4 mm (0.49 in) 19.9 mm (0.78 in) 299 mm (11.8 in) 199 mm (7.8 in)

Chemical Characteristics
RoHS

Free of hazardous substances according to RoHS 2002/95/ EG

Fiber Specifications

Optical Characteristics (cabled)
Fiber Name Fiber Category Fiber Code Performance Option Code Wavelengths Maximum Attenuation Typical attenuation

SMF-28e+® fiber G.652.D E 01 1310 nm / 1383 nm / 1550 nm 0.4 dB/km / 0.4 dB/km / 0.3 dB/km 0.33 dB/km / 0.33 dB/km / 0.19 dB/km

Typical attenuation values match the attenuation values listed in the optical fiber specifications. See www.corning.com/opticalfiber for Corning optical fiber specifications. Better attenuation performance options are available for some fiber and cable types. Contact Customer Care for additional fiber options. SMF-28® Ultra and ClearCurve® XB fiber deliver up to 10x better macrobend loss performance compared to the G.652.D standard and up to 33 percent better macrobend loss performance than the G.657.A1 standard for 10mm radii bends.

Ordering Information
Part Number Product Description

048EC8-14101-A3
Ribbon Interlocking Armored Cable, Plenum, 48 F, Singlemode (OS2)

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Ribbon Interlocking Armored Cable, Plenum
48 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Notes
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