Superior Essex 09-110-92 Leaflet
RDUP
OSP
COPPER
CABLE
94
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CASPIC
®
–FSF (RDUP PE-89)
Product Description
CASPIC-FSF cables are designed for direct burial or duct applications where protection from moisture is required. CASPIC-FSF cables are recommended for use in
high-risk areas where additional mechanical or rodent protection is required. CASPIC-FSF may be used aerially, but must be attached to a support strand.
Physical Description
• CONDUCTORS: Solid annealed copper in 19, 22 and 24 AWG.
• INSULATION: Conductors are dual insulated with an inner layer of foamed,
natural polyolefin covered by an outer layer of solid, colored polyolefin. The
conductor insulation is color coded in accordance with industry standard.
• TWISTED PAIRS: Individual insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk and specific color combinations to
provide pair identification.
• CORE ASSEMBLY: Cables of 25 pairs or less are assembled into a cylindrical
core. Cables larger than 25 pairs are assembled into units, which are then used
to assemble the core. Units are individually identifiable by color coded
unit binders.
• FILLING COMPOUND: The core assembly is filled with an 80°C ETPR
compound, completely filling the interstices between the pairs and under the
core wrap.
• CORE WRAP: A non-hygroscopic, dielectric tape is applied over the core
assembly to provide thermal protection for the core.
• SHIELDING: The dual shielding system consists of two metal tapes.
• Inner: A corrugated, copolymer coated, 8-mil aluminum tape is applied directly
over the core wrap. The aluminum tape does not butt or overlap at any point
along the length of the cable.
• Outer: A corrugated, copolymer coated, 6-mil steel tape is applied directly over
the aluminum and overlaps. The shield interfaces are flooded.
• JACKET: A black, linear low-density polyethylene jacket is applied overall. The
jacket provides a tough protective covering designed to withstand
exposure to direct sunlight, atmospheric temperature changes and stresses
expected in standard installations.
• JACKET MARKINGS: Information, such as manufacturer's identification, pair
count, AWG, product identification, sequential footage and a telephone handset
is printed at 2 ft. intervals on the cable jacket.
Electrical Specifications
Average Mutual Capacitance at 1000 Hz
Total Number of Pairs
nF/mile
nF/km
12 or less
83 ± 7
52 ± 4
Over 12
83 ± 4
52 ± 2
Conductor Size
Minimum Insulation
Resistance
68° F (20° C)
Max Average
Attenuation 772kHz
@ 68°F (20° C)
Resistance Unbalance
Maximum %
Dielectric Strength
DC Potential – Volts
AWG
mm
gigohm-
mile
gigohm-
km
dB/kft
dB/km
km
Avg.
Individual Pair
Cdr. to Cdr.
Cdr. to Grnd.
19
0.90
1.0
1.6
3.2
10.5
28.0
1.5
5.0
4,500
10,000
22
0.64
1.0
1.6
4.5
14.8
56.6
1.5
5.0
3,600
10,000
24
0.50
1.0
1.6
5.6
18.4
89.5
1.5
5.0
3,000
10,000
Minimum Near End Crosstalk
(NEXT) at
150 kHz
772 kHz
Capacitance Unbalance
Pair to Pair @ 1 kHz
Pair to Pair @ 1 kHz
Maximum
Individual
Individual
Maximum RMS
P.S.WUNEXT mean (dB)
58
47
Pairs
pF/kft
pF/km
pF/kft
pF/km
P.S.WUNEXT worst pair (dB)
53
42
12 or less
80
145
-
-
Minimum Far End Crosstalk at 150 kHz
more than 12
80
145
25
45
Conductor size (AWG)
19
22
24
P.S. ELFEXT mean (dB/kft)
65
63
63
P.S. ELFEXT worst pair (dB/kft)
59
57
57
Minimum Far End Crosstalk
at 772 kHz
at 772 kHz
Capacitance Unbalance
Pair to Ground @ 1 kHz
Pair to Ground @ 1 kHz
Maximum
Individual
Individual
Maximum Avg
Conductor size (AWG)
19
22
24
Pairs
pF/kft
pF/km
pF/kft
pF/km
P.S. ELFEXT mean (dB/kft)
51
49
49
12 or less
800
2625
-
-
P.S. ELFEXT worst pair (dB/kft)
45
43
43
more than 12
800
2625
175
574
*For cables of 12 pairs or less, the maximum average attenuation may be increased by 10% over the values shown.