Corning 048E88-61131-29 – Interlocking Distribution Cable, OS2, Tight Buffered, Single-Mode, Indoor/Outdoor

Corning 048E88-61131-29 – Interlocking Distribution Cable, OS2, Tight Buffered, Single-Mode, Indoor/Outdoor

The Interlocking Distribution Cable, OS2, Tight Buffered, Single-Mode, 17.8mm is a high-performance indoor fiber optic solution designed for plenum, riser, and general-purpose applications. It features a tight-buffered design with 48 fibers, providing reliable OS2 single-mode transmission with low attenuation. The cable’s robust construction includes dielectric strength members and a flame-retardant outer jacket for enhanced safety and durability. Compliant with OFNP and CSA FT-6 standards, it ensures safe operation in demanding environments. Ideal for horizontal distribution and backbone installations requiring maximum protection and performance.

Product Number: 048E88-61131-29
Cable Type: Tight-Buffered
Environment: Indoor
Product Type: Distribution
Fiber Category: Single-mode (OS2)
Flame Rating: Plenum (OFNP)
Application: General purpose, Horizontal, Plenum, Riser
Cable Geometry: Round

Standards

• RoHS: Free of hazardous substances according to RoHS 2011/65/EU

• Approvals and Listings: National Electrical Code® (NEC®) OFNP, CSA FT-6

• Design and Test Criteria: ICEA S-83-596

Environmental Conditions

• Temperature Range, Installation: 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)

• Temperature Range, Operation: 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F)

• Temperature Range, Storage: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)

Cable Design

• Central Element: Jacketed GRP

• Fiber Count: 48

• Number of Ripcords: 9

• Outer Jacket Color: Yellow

• Outer Jacket Material: Flame-retardant

• Tensile Strength Elements and/or Armoring - Layer 1: Dielectric strength members

• Fibers per Subunit: 6

• Number of Active Tubes: 8

• Subunit Color: Yellow

• Subunit Diameter: 4.4 mm (0.17 in)

• Tight Buffer Color Subunit: Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White

Mechanical Specifications

• Max. Tensile Strength, Long-Term: 400 N (89.92 lbf)

• Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term: 1320 N (296.75 lbf)

• Min. Bend Radius Installation: 267 mm (10.51 in)

• Min. Bend Radius Operation: 178 mm (7.01 in)

• Nominal Outer Diameter: 17.8 mm (0.7 in)

Optical Characteristics

• Fiber Code: E

• Performance Option Code: 31

• Fiber Category: OS2

• Fiber Type: Single-mode (OS2) / 250 µm

• Fiber Name: Single-mode (OS2)

• Maximum Attenuation: 0.4 dB/km / 0.4 dB/km / 0.4 dB/km

• Wavelengths: 1310 nm / 1383 nm / 1550 nm

• Fiber Compliance: ITU-T G.652.D

Dimensions

• Cable Weight: 297.9 kg/km (200.18 lb/1000 ft)