Corning 048KUC-T4130D20, 48 F, ALTOS® Lite Loose Tube Single-Armored Single-Jacket Gel-Free Cable 62.5 µm multimode (OM1)

Corning 048KUC-T4130D20, 48 F, ALTOS® Lite Loose Tube Single-Armored Single-Jacket Gel-Free Cable 62.5 µm multimode (OM1)

The Corning 048KUC-T4130D20 is a 48-fiber OM1 interlocking armor cable built for rugged outdoor installations, including aerial, duct, and direct burial applications. Designed with corrugated steel armor and a durable PE jacket, it provides superior protection and long-term performance in harsh environments. Ideal for high-bandwidth multimode networks, this cable ensures reliable data transmission and compliance with ANSI/ICEA and RoHS standards.

General Specifications

• Product Number: 048KUC-T4130D20

• Cable Type: Loose Tube

• Environment: Outdoor

• Product Type: Interlocking Armor

• Fiber Category: 62.5 µm Multimode (OM1)

• Applications: Aerial, Direct Buried, Duct

• Cable Geometry: Round

Standards & Compliance

• RoHS: Free of hazardous substances (RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant)

• Common Installations: Outdoor lashed aerial, duct, and direct-buried; indoor when installed per NEC® Article 770

• Design & Test Criteria: ANSI/ICEA S-87-640

Environmental Conditions

• Installation Temperature Range: -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)

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

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

• Notes: Corning recommends storing cable in proper temperature conditions prior to installation for best results.

Cable Construction

• Central Element: Dielectric

• Fiber Count: 48

• Ripcords: 2

• Outer Jacket Color: Black

• Outer Jacket Material: Polyethylene (PE)

• Armoring: Corrugated steel tape

• Buffer Tube Colors: Blue, Orange, Green, Brown

• Buffer Tube Diameter: 2.5 mm (0.1 in)

• Active Tubes: 4

• Filling Elements: 2

• 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 Standard: 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 Type: 62.5 µm Multimode (OM1)

• Maximum Attenuation: 3.4 dB/km @ 850 nm / 1.0 dB/km @ 1300 nm

• Wavelengths: 850 nm / 1300 nm

• Fiber Compliance: ISO/IEC 11801

• Core Diameter: 62.5 µm

• Coating Diameter: 242 µm

• 1 Gigabit Ethernet Distance: 300 m @ 850 nm / 550 m @ 1300 nm

• 10 Gigabit Ethernet Distance: 33 m @ 850 nm

• Minimum Effective Modal Bandwidth (EMB): 220 MHz·km

• Minimum OFL Bandwidth: 200 MHz·km @ 850 nm / 500 MHz·km @ 1300 nm

Dimensions

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