Corning 024KUC-T4130D20 – Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cable, OM1, 62.5/125 µm, Direct Burial, Armored, 24 Fiber, Altos Lite

Corning 024KUC-T4130D20 – Loose Tube Fiber Optic Cable, OM1, 62.5/125 µm, Direct Burial, Armored, 24 Fiber, Altos Lite

This 24-fiber OM1 loose tube fiber optic cable is engineered for demanding outdoor applications including aerial, duct, and direct-burial installations. It features corrugated steel tape armor and a durable black polyethylene jacket, ensuring protection against environmental hazards while maintaining compliance with NEC standards. The cable delivers reliable multimode 62.5/125 µm performance with attenuation rates of 3.4 dB/km at 850 nm and 1.0 dB/km at 1300 nm, supporting 1G and 10G Ethernet networks over standard distances. With water-swellable elements, robust buffer tubes, and a 12.1 mm diameter design, it provides long-term mechanical stability and high installation flexibility. Ideal for secure, high-performance outdoor networks, the Altos Lite cable ensures dependable signal transmission and durability.

General Specifications
Product Number: 024KUC-T4130D20
Cable Type: Loose Tube
Environment: Outdoor
Product Type: Interlocking Armor
Fiber Category: 62.5 µm MM (OM1)
Application: Aerial, Direct Buried, Duct
Cable Geometry: Round

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 NEC® Article 770
Design and Test Criteria: ANSI/ICEA S-87-640

Environmental Conditions
Temperature Range, Installation: -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)
Temperature Range, Operation: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Temperature Range, Storage: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)

Cable Design
Central Element: Dielectric
Fiber Count: 24
Number of Ripcords: 2
Outer Jacket Color: Black
Outer Jacket Material: Polyethylene (PE)
Tensile Strength Elements/Armoring: Corrugated steel tape
Buffer Tube Color: Blue, Orange
Buffer Tube Diameter: 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Number of Active Tubes: 2
Number of Filling Elements: 4
Number of Tube Positions: 6
Tape: Water-swellable
Fiber Coloring: Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White, Red, Black, Yellow, Violet, Rose, Aqua
Fibers per Tube: 12
Color Code Standards: Telcordia

Mechanical Specifications
Max. Tensile Strength, Long-Term: 890 N (200.08 lbf)
Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term: 2700 N (606.98 lbf)
Nominal Outer Diameter: 12.1 mm (0.48 in)
Min. Bend Diameter Installation: 364 mm (14.33 in)
Min. Bend Diameter Operation: 242 mm (9.53 in)

Optical Characteristics
Fiber Code: K
Performance Option Code: 30
Fiber Category: OM1
Fiber Type: Multimode
Fiber Name: 62.5 µm MM (OM1)
Maximum Attenuation: 3.4 dB/km / 1.0 dB/km
Wavelengths: 850 nm / 1300 nm
Fiber Compliance: ISO/IEC 11801
Fiber Core Diameter: 62.5 µm
Coating Diameter: 242 µm
Serial 1 Gigabit Ethernet: 300 m / 550 m
Serial 10 Gigabit Ethernet: 33 m / -
Minimum Effective Modal Bandwidth (EMB): 220 MHzkm / -
Min. Overfilled Launch (OFL) Bandwidth: 200 MHzkm / 500 MHz*km

Dimensions
Cable Weight: 129 kg/km (86.68 lb/1000 ft)