1. General |
1.1 This specification covers the requirements of the Optical Fiber Composite Overhead Ground Wires (OPGW) to be supplied to customer for use outside installation. 1.2 The optical fiber cable shall comply with the requirements of this specification and generally meet or better latest standards: ITU-T G.650: Definitions and test methods for linear, deterministic attributes of single-mode fiber and cable ITU-T G.652: Characteristics of a single-mode optical fiber and cable IEC 60793-2-50 B1.3: Sectional specification for class B single mode fibers IEEE 1138: Standard Construction of Composite Fiber Optic Overhead Ground Wires (OPGW) for use on Electric Utility Power Lines ASTM B398: Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6201-T81 Wire for Electrical Purposes ASTM B 415: Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Aluminum-Clad Steel Conductors ASTM B416: Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum-Clad Steel Conductors EIA/TIA-455: Standard Test Procedures for Optic Fibers, Cables, Transducers, Sensors, Connecting and Terminating Devices and other Fiber Optic Components EIA 492A: Generic Specification for Optical Waveguide Fibers EIA 472A: Sectional Specification for Fiber Optic Communication Cables for Outside Aerial Use |
2. Optical Fiber Characteristics |
The optical, geometrical, mechanical and environment characteristics of the ITU-T G.652 optical fiber shall be accordance with below table: (Other fiber type are available too) Typical Fiber Color Code is TIA/EIA-598 or others based on request. |