LTC
The Loose Tube Cable (LTC) is a non-metallic, loose tube outdoor duct cable, longitudinal water-protected. Installation: by blowing or pulling, into conduits or on cable trays.
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Specifications
| Product characteristics | |
| Cable type | LTC |
| Fibre type | Single mode 9/125 |
| Optical fibre standard | ITU-T G.657.A1 |
| Optical element | Loose tube, gel filled |
| Cable metal free | Yes |
| Strip method | 1 Rip cord |
| Strain relief | Yes |
| Material outer sheath | PE |
| Colour outer sheath | Black |
| Application | |
| Test procedures | EN IEC 60794-1-2 |
| Application | Outside |
| Blow in | Yes |
| Optical specification | |
| Max. attenuation @ 1310 nm | 0.35 dB/km |
| Max. attenuation @ 1550 nm | 0.22 dB/km |
| Max. attenuation @ 1625 nm | 0.25 dB/km |
| Environmental specification | |
| Longitudinal watertight construction | Super Absorbing Polymer |
| Installation temperature | -15/55 °C |
| Transportation and storage temperature | -40/70 °C |
| Operational temperature range Ta1 - Tb1 | -30/70 °C |
| Max. attenuation increase during Ta1 - Tb1 | 0.05 dB |
| Operational temperature range Ta2 - Tb2 | -40/70 °C |
| Max. attenuation increase during Ta2 - Tb2 | 0.15 dB |
| UV resistant | Yes |
| UV-protection | ISO 4892/2 |