Corning 288ZU4-T4122D20, Single-mode (OS2) ALTOS® Loose Tube, Gel-Free Cable with SMF-28® Ultra fiber, 288 F

Corning 288ZU4-T4122D20, Single-mode (OS2) ALTOS® Loose Tube, Gel-Free Cable with SMF-28® Ultra fiber, 288 F

Summary: Corning 288ZU4-T4122D20 is a single-mode (OS2) ALTOS® Loose Tube, Gel-Free Cable with SMF-28® Ultra fiber, suitable for outdoor aerial and duct applications.

General Specifications:

• Product Number: 288ZU4-T4122D20
• Cable Type: Loose Tube
• Environment: Outdoor
• Product Type: Dielectric
• Fiber Category: SMF-28® Ultra
• Application: Aerial, Duct
• Cable geometry: Round

Standards:

• RoHS: Free of hazardous substances according to RoHS 2011/65/EU
• Common Installations: Outdoor lashed aerial and duct, indoor when installed according to National Electrical Code® (NEC®) Article 770
• Design and Test Criteria: ANSI/ICEA S-87-640

Environmental Conditions:

• Notes: Corning recommends storing cable in a proper temperature environment prior to installation to allow the cable temperature to meet installation temperature range specifications for best installation results
• 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: 288
• Number of Ripcords: 1
• Buffer Tube Color Coding, Layer 1: Blue, Orange, Green, Brown, Slate, White, Red, Black, Yellow
• Outer Jacket Color: Black
• Outer Jacket Material: Polyethylene (PE)
• Buffer Tube Diameter: 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
• Number of Active Tubes: 24
• Number of Tube Positions: 24
• Tape: Water-swellable
• Tape, Layer 1: Water-swellable
• Tape, Layer 2: 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: 18.2 mm (0.72 in )
• Min. Bend Diameter Installation: 546 mm (21.5 in)
• Min. Bend Diameter Operation: 364 mm (14.33 in)

Optical Characteristics:

• Fiber Code: Z
• Performance Option Code: 22
• Fiber Category: OS2
• Fiber Type: Single-mode (OS2) / 250 µm
• Fiber Name: Bend-Improved Single-mode (OS2)
• Maximum Attenuation: 0.34 dB/km / 0.34 dB/km / 0.22 dB/km
• Wavelengths: 1310 nm / 1383 nm / 1550 nm
• Fiber Compliance: ITU-T G.652.D and ITU-T G.657.A1

Dimensions:

• Cable Weight: 196 kg/km (131.71 lb/1000 ft)