Optical Fiber Composite Overhead Ground Wires (OPGW)

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

ITU-T G.655: Characteristics of a non-zero dispersion-shifted 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

2.1 The optical, geometrical, mechanical and environment characteristics of the ITU-T G.652 optical fiber shall be accordance with below table:

3. Characteristics of Cable

3.1 Cable Construction and Parameter

Overhead ground wire made of aluminum-clad steel wire (AS) and stainless steel tube containing optical fiber.

3.2Cable type: OPGW-12B1-75[82.8;47.4]

3.2.1 Cross section of OPGW

3.2.1 Specification of OPGW

4. Fiber and Loose Tube Color Identification

The individual fiber and loose tubes shall accordance with standard TIA/EIA-598-A and the color code as below.

Fiber Colors

5. Mechanical and Environmental Test.

The OPGW cable shall successfully pass the following tests which don’t must been chosen all. The following test items shall be carried out in according to corresponding reference.

6. Packing and Shipping

The OPGW shall be tightly and uniformly wound on a strong wood-iron reel which conforms to ANSI/AA 53-1981 or equal. The reel shall be lagged with stout wood-iron battens so as to prevent the OPGW from damage in ordinary shipping, handling, storage and stringing operations.

FAQ

Q1: Where is your factory ?
A1: Our factory is located in DONGGUAN City, GUANGDONG Province, China.

Q2: How long has your company been doing this?
A2: More than 20 years.We are not only produce fiber optical cable but also produce optical fiber and related tools .

Q3:How about the cable's quality?
A4: Our factory is approved by ISO9001 quality management system and including STARF,CE,CPR,TLC certifications at list.We have a series of equipment and instruments to make sure reliable quality of our products.

Q4: Can you produce cable as our requirements?
A6: Of course .We can supply different types of products according to your requirements with reasonable prices .

Q5:Do you accept the OEM order and how many is the MOQ?
A7:Yes,we warmly welcome your OEM order.To achieve customer's satisfaction,we accept sample order, even one Piece.