DrakaXSNet Software Suite Overview
The DrakaXSNet Software Suite is designed to streamline network design and implementation, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for passive access network projects. It includes three modules: NetDesignXS for FTTH design, NetProjectXS for project management, and NetIDXS for network registration and maintenance. The suite integrates all project phases, eliminating the need for multiple software programs and automating many manual processes. It supports large, complex projects and can be customized for various business environments.
Key Features and Advantages- Design and Pre-registration: Automates functions to improve design efficiency and accuracy.
- Network Engineering: Integrates engineering calculations during design and execution.
- Registration and Maintenance: Simplifies network registration and maintenance with a central database.
- Reports: Generates comprehensive reports for project management and network infrastructure.
Technical Requirements- Software: Requires CAD software like AutoCAD, MySQL, and Windows OS.
- Hardware: Modern processor, 2 GB memory, 1 GB disk space, and a dongle.
Optical Distribution Components
The document details Draka's optical distribution components, including drawers and frames, essential for fiber telecommunication networks. These components facilitate connections between access and metropolitan networks, ensuring organized installation and protection of fibers.
1 RU and 2 RU Optical Distribution Drawers- Pre-loaded with splice cassettes, pigtails, and patch panels for various SC type optical connectors.
- Features include fast installation, easy accessibility, and excellent fiber management.
Optical Distribution Frame ODF-1000- Accommodates standard 19” or ETSI drawers and includes a patchcord management system.
- Supports modular design for flexible cable entries and patching management.
Technical Specifications- Materials: Powder-coated steel plate, color RAL 7035.
- Environmental: Operates between -40 to +85 ºC, storage between -55 to +85 ºC.
- Optical Characteristics: Typical insertion loss of 0.2 dB, return loss of 55-65 dB.
Overview
This document provides detailed information on Draka's modular optical distribution solutions, including Optical Distribution Frames (ODF), Optical Distribution Panels (ORP-260), Optical Splitter Drawers, and Street Cabinets. These products are designed to enhance network flexibility, reliability, and efficiency in fiber telecommunication networks.
Optical Distribution Frames (ODF)
The ODFs are modular structures with adjustable components, offering flexibility in installation and patchcord management with bend radius protection. They serve as both Optical Distribution Frames and Equipment Frames, suitable for Points-of-Presence (PoP), Central Offices, or Data Centers. The ODFs come in various sizes (1.8m, 2.0m, 2.2m) with different fiber capacities and include features like lockable doors, adjustable feet, and robust steel construction.
Optical Distribution Panels (ORP-260)
The ORP-260 is a universal distribution panel for 19” racks, suitable for wall installations. It includes a splicing section, patch panel, and cover, with adjustable mounting and storage shelves. The panel supports various optical connections and is designed for easy adaptation to different connector requirements.
Optical Splitter Drawers
These drawers are used in 19” racks to connect optical splitters into networks, facilitating connections between access and backbone networks. They are pre-installed with adapters and designed for easy access and maintenance, with robust steel construction for durability.
Street Cabinets
Designed for above-ground installation, these cabinets connect distribution networks to drop cables in Fiber-to-the-Home networks. They offer IP 43 protection, are powder-coated, and can handle up to 96 subscriber connections. The cabinets are flexible, adaptable, and provide secure storage for cable management.
Universal Splice Closures
These closures protect fiber optic cable splices in various environments, meeting IEC and Bell Core/Telcordia standards. They offer large splice trays, flexible cable size accommodation, and IP 68 protection, ensuring safety and reliability in network installations.
Conclusion
Draka's products are designed to meet current and future network requirements, focusing on value innovation to help customers achieve more with advanced cable and network solutions.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on various underground splice and termination solutions offered by Draka Communications. These solutions are designed for direct-buried applications and focus on providing robust, reliable, and easy-to-maintain closures for fiber optic networks.
1. Product Specifications:- Direct-buried In-line Closure: Designed for 48 customer cables, featuring easy access and robust construction. Dimensions are 660 x 340 x 150 mm, with a maximum of 96 splices.
- BPEO Joint Closure: Available in multiple configurations (BPEO-1, BPEO-2, BPEO-3) with varying capacities for splice trays and splices. Meets IEC 61753-1 Cat.S and IP68 standards.
- Universal Metallic Joint Closure: Made of acid-proof stainless steel, suitable for harsh environments. Available in different models with varying splice capacities.
2. Technical Features:- All closures are designed to be easily re-entered for maintenance.
- Closures meet IP68 protection standards, ensuring watertight and durable performance.
- Splice trays support various splice protectors and configurations.
3. Applications:- Closures are suitable for direct-buried, aerial, and underground distribution points in fiber-to-the-home networks.
- They provide environmental protection for optical fibers and splices, accommodating different cable designs and installation environments.
4. Value Innovation: Draka emphasizes delivering advanced cable and network solutions that offer more bandwidth, longer life, and absolute reliability. The focus is on helping customers achieve more while saving costs.
5. Ordering Information: The document lists various ordering codes for different closure models and configurations, detailing the specific components and capacities available.
Technical Specifications- Distribution Closure: Dimensions 90x35x30 cm, Weight 10 kg, Molded plastic, Black/grey, Max 30 cables/duct, Location marker max 1.80m underground.
- Fiber Management: Dimensions 38x22x13 cm, Weight 2 kg, Molded plastic, Light grey, 2 feeder cables, 48 drop cables, 8 splice trays, Fiber bending radius R = 30 mm.
- Technical Characteristics: Cable retention 100 N, Cable torsion 90 degrees, Impact 20 Joule, Crush resistance 50000 N, Water immersion IP 68, Chemical resistance, Vibration 10 Hz, Temperature range -10°C to +50°C.
Product Range- Multi-Purpose Distribution Box, Handhole Z6P001, Rectangular Handhole, Handhole HHZ001, Repair Closure.
Applications- Handholes are designed for direct buried underground use, providing protection and storage for splicing/branching closures and excess cable. They are lightweight, easy to install, and cost-effective for transport.
- Repair closures are intended for small direct buried customer connection cables, suitable for quick and easy network repairs.
Features and Advantages- Handholes: Lightweight, robust double-walled construction, high strength, impact resistance, easy installation, exceptional water, chemical, and thermal capabilities.
- Repair Closures: Easily re-enterable, no re-entry kit required, IP 68 protection, robust design suitable for direct burial.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on Draka's JetNetXS system, which includes protective ducts with pre-installed microducts designed for optical fiber cable installation. The system is part of a comprehensive blowing system aimed at flexibility, cost-efficiency, and future-proofing fiber infrastructure.
Specifications: The protective ducts are available in various sizes (4, 7, 10, and 12 mm outer diameters) and colors. They are made from special grade HDPE plastic with a low friction coefficient, ensuring smooth cable blowing and high pressure resistance. The ducts are robust, with high crush resistance, suitable for diverse environments.
Features and Advantages: The system offers superior blowing performance, allowing for long distances even under challenging conditions. It is designed for easy installation without complex tooling and maintains stable jetting parameters over time, supporting additional fiber installations even after a decade.
Product Range: The document lists various HDPE duct configurations, including different microduct counts and sizes, with specific ordering codes and packaging details. The ducts are not UV-resistant and require indoor storage or protective covering.
Applications: Draka's ducts are used in Outside Plant (OSP) networks, particularly in Fiber-to-the-Home networks, to install microducts for blowing optical fiber cables. The system is designed for compatibility with existing technologies and expansion.
Technical Specifications: Detailed dimensions for protective ducts and microducts are provided, along with marking and identification guidelines. The document emphasizes the importance of proper storage and handling to maintain product integrity.
Overview
Draka Communications provides advanced cable and network solutions, focusing on passive network elements to deliver superior connectivity and cable solutions. Their systems are designed for expansion and compatibility with existing technologies, ensuring reliability and future-proofing.
Product Features and Advantages- Robust design with high crush resistance, suitable for various environments including rocky, wet, or sandy soils.
- Flexible protective ducts with ribbed construction allow for improved bending and manipulation of microducts.
- Microducts are pre-installed in ducts, allowing phased installation of optical fiber cables.
- High-pressure resistance and superior blowing characteristics enable long-distance cable installation.
- Materials used include special grade HDPE plastic with low friction coefficient and ALPA® sheath for chemical resistance.
Technical Specifications- Protective ducts are available in various sizes, with outer diameters ranging from 16 mm to 63 mm.
- Microducts are available in 7 mm, 10 mm, and 12 mm outer diameters, with color-coded identification.
- Materials include Poly VinylChloride (PVC) for flexible ducts and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) for protective ducts.
- Marking is done at intervals of 1 meter for easy identification.
Applications- Draka’s systems are used in Outside Plant (OSP) networks, particularly in Fiber-to-the-Home networks.
- Protective ducts are used for direct-buried installations without additional mechanical protection.
- The JetNetXS system allows for phased installation of optical fiber cables, optimizing costs and infrastructure.
Value InnovationDraka emphasizes value innovation by helping customers achieve more with advanced solutions that offer more bandwidth, longer life, and absolute reliability.
Overview
Draka Communications is a global leader in providing advanced cable and network solutions, focusing on passive network elements to deliver superior network software, connectivity, and cable solutions. Their products are designed to meet current and future network requirements with more bandwidth, longer life, and absolute reliability.
Product Specifications
Draka offers a range of microducts designed for blowing into protective ducts, available in various outer diameters (4, 7, 10, and 12 mm) and colors. These microducts are robust, with high crush resistance and superior blowing characteristics, ensuring optimal performance even under challenging conditions.
Technical Specifications- Microducts are available in different sizes with specific inner and outer diameters.
- They have a length tolerance of +/- 1% and are sealed with end caps.
- Microducts are not UV-resistant and should be stored indoors or covered with UV-resistant foil.
ApplicationsThe microducts are part of the JetNetXS system, designed for flexibility and compatibility with existing technologies. They allow for the laying of ducts first, followed by blowing in optical fiber cables, optimizing costs and fiber infrastructure.
Features and Advantages- High crush resistance and usability in various environments (rocky, wet, sandy soils).
- Superior jetting characteristics with high pressure resistance.
- Long-term stability of jetting parameters, allowing for future-proof installations.
- Simple connectivity products that require less technical labor and time in the field.
Product RangeDraka offers a variety of microducts, including:
- JetNetXS OSP microducts (4 mm) for modular, reliable, and high-pressure resistant applications.
- OverGlide microducts (7, 10, and 12 mm) designed for jetting into protective ducts.
- EaseNetXS microducts for heavy-duty, self-protected bundles suitable for direct burying.
Ordering InformationMicroducts are available in different configurations and packaging options, with specific ordering codes for each product type and color.
Conclusion
Draka's microduct solutions are designed to provide robust, flexible, and future-proof network infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability in various environmental conditions.
Overview
The document provides detailed information on Draka's microduct systems, focusing on their construction, application, and technical specifications. It highlights the robustness, flexibility, and future-proof nature of these systems, designed for various environments and network requirements.
Specifications
The microducts are available in various sizes, with outer diameters ranging from 4 mm to 12 mm. They are constructed from special grade HDPE plastic, known for its low friction coefficient, which facilitates smooth cable blowing. The ducts are marked at intervals for easy identification and are not UV-resistant, requiring indoor storage or protective covering.
Applications
Draka's microducts are used in feeder and access parts of OSP networks, offering high fiber capacity and branching flexibility. The system supports the blowing of optical fiber cables into pre-laid ducts, allowing for cost-effective and scalable network expansion.
Product Range
The document lists various microduct products, including EaseNetXS Mono Microducts and MultiNetXS Tight Bundled Microducts, each with specific ordering codes and packaging details. It also covers Y-branch, H-branch, and T-branch connectors designed for network branching without disrupting live traffic.
Technical Specifications
Microducts are designed to withstand high pressure and temperature extremes, ensuring long-term stability and performance. The document provides detailed dimensions and color coding for easy identification and installation.
Value Innovation
Draka emphasizes its commitment to value innovation, aiming to help customers achieve more with advanced cable and network solutions that offer reliability, longer life, and increased bandwidth.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and product information for Draka's microduct connectors and HDPE protective duct systems. It emphasizes the company's commitment to value innovation, aiming to deliver advanced cable and network solutions that are reliable and future-proof.
Product Specifications:- Microduct Connectors: Available in various sizes (4, 5, 7, 10, 12 mm), these connectors are designed for connecting and terminating microducts. They feature a locking clip for secure connections and are watertight up to 2 meters below the water surface.
- HDPE Protective Ducts: These ducts are used in Outside Plant (OSP) networks and are suitable for direct burial without additional protection. They are part of a system designed for blowing optical fiber cables.
Construction Types:- Straight Connectors: For connecting microducts.
- End-Stop Connectors: For sealing unused microducts.
- Gas Tight Connectors: Ensure absolute gas tightness.
Features and Advantages:- Easy installation and robust design.
- High mechanical resistance and pressure resistance.
- Watertight connections up to 2 meters below water surface.
- Compatible with existing technologies and future-proof.
Applications: The products are designed for use in fiber-to-the-home networks, ensuring flexibility and cost-effectiveness. They are suitable for extreme temperature changes and can handle strong pulling forces.
Ordering Information: The document lists various product codes for different connector types and sizes, along with packaging details.
Overview
Draka Communications provides advanced cable and network solutions focusing on passive network elements. Their products are designed to meet current and future network requirements with an emphasis on bandwidth, longevity, and reliability.
Product Applications
Draka's products are primarily used in Outside Plant (OSP) networks, particularly in the feeder and distribution parts of Fiber-to-the-Home networks. The products include HDPE protective ducts, microducts, and various sealing and coupling solutions designed for easy installation and expansion.
Key Products and Features- HDPE Protective Duct End-Stops: Used to create airtight stops at duct ends, compatible with HDPE systems, and designed for direct burial without additional protection.
- Universal PUR Sealing Plugs: Seal interstices between microducts and ducts, ensuring water and gas-tight connections, and providing tension relief.
- Wrap-around Duct Closures: Allow coupling of HDPE ducts with pre-installed microducts, providing space for connectors and easy access during installation.
- Dividable Couplings: Enable installation without disrupting existing microducts or cables, ensuring a flexible and fail-safe system.
- JetNetXS Rubber Sealing Plugs: Provide watertight and gastight sealing for microduct systems, suitable for various duct sizes.
- JetNetXS Coupling Sets: Modular sets for connecting HDPE ducts with pre-installed microducts, designed for easy installation without special tools.
Technical Specifications
Products are available in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different duct diameters and microduct bundles. Materials used include HDPE, PUR, and rubber, ensuring durability and performance.
Value Innovation
Draka emphasizes value innovation by helping customers achieve more with superior network solutions, focusing on reliability and future-proofing.
Overview
Draka Communications provides advanced cable and network solutions focusing on passive network elements. Their products are designed to meet current and future network requirements with an emphasis on bandwidth, longevity, and reliability.
Product Range- Coupling Sets: Available for HDPE ducts in various sizes (25 mm to 63 mm). These sets include a 2-meter duct and two couplings.
- Sealpass Tape: A watertight sealing tape made of black EPT-butyl rubber, used for sealing irregular shapes and providing corrosion protection.
- Wrap-around Duct Closure: Designed for coupling HDPE ducts with pre-installed microducts, ensuring watertight integrity.
- Y-branch and Split Connectors: Used for branching and forking microducts, ensuring watertight integrity and easy installation.
- End-caps: Used to seal cable or duct ends, preventing moisture and dirt ingress. Available in various types for different applications.
Technical Specifications- Material: Products are made from materials like HDPE, EPT-butyl rubber, and flame-retardant polyolefin.
- Durability: Products are designed for long-term use, with some having a life expectancy of 50 years.
- Water Tightness: Many products are rated IP68 for water tightness, ensuring protection against water ingress.
Tools
Draka offers a range of tools for microducts and cables, including cutters, sheath cutters, and cleaning tools, designed to facilitate installation and maintenance.
Value Innovation
Draka emphasizes value innovation by helping customers achieve more with their network solutions, focusing on efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced performance.
Overview
Draka Communications provides advanced cable and network solutions focusing on passive network elements. Their products aim to deliver superior network software, connectivity, and cable solutions that meet current and future network requirements with more bandwidth, longer life, and reliability.
Duct Repair Set
The duct repair set includes two half shells and two duct couplings, providing an airtight connection between duct ends. It is designed for easy installation without disrupting existing microducts or cables and creates an air and water-tight seal.
Ready-Connect Simplex and Duplex LC Drop Cables
These pre-ferruled blowable cables with BendBrightXS fiber eliminate the need for field splicing and high-skilled installers. They are factory manufactured with measurement reports, reducing field errors and installation time. The cables are available in various lengths and are suitable for FTTx and telecommunications networks.
Technical Specifications
The cables use BBXS G657A2&B2 fibers, with alternative fibers available upon request. They feature a high-quality connector with minimal insertion loss and are designed for quick and safe termination on customer premises.
JetNetXS Indoor Microducts
Draka's JetNetXS system is designed for flexibility and compatibility with existing technologies. It allows for the installation of ducts first, followed by blowing in optical fiber cables. The microducts are available in various sizes and colors, designed for superior blowing performance and in-building use.
Features and Advantages
The products are designed for long-term stability, future-proofing, and easy installation without complex tooling. They are made from flame-retardant, halogen-free, and low-smoke materials, meeting European flammability standards.
Conclusion
Draka Communications offers a range of innovative solutions for network infrastructure, focusing on ease of installation, reliability, and future-proofing. Their products are designed to meet high-quality standards while reducing installation time and costs.
Technical Specifications and Product Features
1. Product Specifications:
- The document outlines various microducts and flexible protective ducts designed for indoor network installations. These products are available in different sizes, with outer diameters ranging from 4 mm to 29 mm.
- The microducts are designed for high-pressure resistance and superior blowing performance, suitable for in-building use.
2. Installation and Storage:
- Microducts are not UV-resistant and should be stored indoors or covered with UV-resistant foil.
- The installation involves jetting cables from a central point to customer premises using Y-connectors for branching off at each level.
3. Features and Advantages:
- The products are flame retardant, halogen-free, and low smoke, meeting European flammability standards (IEC 61 386-1).
- They offer high mechanical strength, flexibility, and easy installation with a bending radius as low as 25 cm.
- The modular design allows for maximum flexibility in network design and easy adaptation to different building layouts.
4. Product Range and Packaging:
- The document lists various product codes for pre-installed flexible ducts and connectors, detailing their packaging and dimensions.
- Products are available in coils of varying lengths, with specific packaging for connectors and strain relief adapters.
5. Applications:
- The products are designed for indoor use, particularly in high-rise buildings, to create a secure and efficient network.
- They are suitable for optical fiber cable installations, offering protection and flexibility for future expansions.
6. Standards and Compliance:
- The products meet crush resistance requirements of UL and NEN 50086, ensuring durability and reliability in various applications.
Conclusion:
The document provides a comprehensive overview of Draka's indoor cabling components, emphasizing their innovative design, ease of installation, and compliance with safety standards. These features make them ideal for modern telecommunication networks requiring high performance and reliability.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on various indoor cabling components offered by Draka, a leader in cable and network solutions. The focus is on optical fiber protection tubes and different types of fiber distribution boxes designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Optical Fiber Protection Tube (OFPT):- Made of Nylon PA 12, offering high chemical resistance and low smoke halogen-free properties.
- Temperature range: -40°C to +110°C.
- Available in various sizes with ordering codes for easy identification.
Indoor Wall-Mounted Fiber Distribution Box:- Robust modular construction with IP30/IK08 protection class.
- Features include a mounting plate for glands, door handle, and lock for security.
- Accommodates up to 8 splice trays (192 fibers).
Indoor/Outdoor Distribution Box:- Constructed from powder-coated steel, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use with IP55 protection.
- Features a hinged cover that can be locked open up to 120º and anchoring devices for cables.
- Supports up to 12 splice trays (144 fibers).
Modular Wall Box (MWB):- Designed for multi-operator use with stackable and lockable sections.
- Features sliding patch panel sections and interchangeable inserts for various configurations.
- Made from impact-resistant ABS material, compliant with IP51 and flame retardant standards.
Indoor Distribution Box IB-02:- Compact design with symmetrical ports for flexible installation.
- Supports up to 4 splice cassettes and 12 drop cables.
- Compatible with RiserNetXS Solution and other Draka products.
Floor Distribution Box (FDB):- Constructed from metal with a powder-coated finish, designed for riser cable pass-through.
- Features removable splice trays and multiple exit ports for cables or microducts.
- Part of the RiserNetXS Solution, suitable for branching fibers in MDUs.
Conclusion: Draka's range of indoor cabling components is designed to meet diverse network requirements, offering robust, reliable, and flexible solutions for fiber optic cable management in various building environments.
Overview
The document provides detailed information about Draka's RiserNetXS Solution and associated products, designed for indoor fiber optic network applications. It highlights the compatibility of the NetXS Tapping Box with Draka's riser cables and outlines the features, advantages, and technical specifications of various components.
RiserNetXS Tapping Box TB-DL02- Designed for easy installation in small spaces with a robust construction.
- Features six port options with tension relief for outgoing fiber modules.
- Offers re-enterable and reliable protection with an IP55 rating.
- Compatible with Draka's full range of riser cables.
RiserNetXS Tapping Box TB-DL01- Compact size suitable for riser shafts with IP30 watertightness.
- Supports Draka's riser cable range of 6 – 13.5 mm.
- Fire resistance compliant with UL 94 V0 standards.
Compact Customer Outlet Box- Modular design for terminating up to 4 fiber optical units.
- Pre-configured with pigtail, adapters, and splice protectors.
- Features include proper routing, bend radius protection, and strain relief.
- Designed for quick and easy installation with customizable options.
Customer Outlet Box (COB)- Mechanical design with simple configuration and safety shutters.
- Ultra-compact size fits standard wall outlets.
- Made from LSZH and flame-retardant materials.
Installation Kit for Customer Outlet Box- Includes pigtails and splice protectors for fiber optic cable termination.
- Ensures high-quality termination with minimal signal loss.
- Suitable for compact spaces with a minimum bending radius of 15 mm.
PLC Splitter Modules- Compact package suitable for small application areas.
- Stable optical characteristics with low insertion loss and high port uniformity.
- Available in various configurations and equipped with G.652D or G.657B fibers.
Conclusion
Draka Communications offers a comprehensive range of innovative network solutions focusing on passive network elements. Their products are designed to meet current and future network requirements with a focus on reliability, bandwidth, and longevity.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on Draka Communications' optical splitter products, focusing on their application in GPON networks. It highlights the advantages of PLC technology, product naming conventions, and the company's value innovation approach.
Product Specifications: The document lists various optical splitter products with their ordering codes and product names. These splitters are designed for use in GPON networks and are available in different configurations, such as 1xN and 2xN, with various connector types like SCA, SCU, and LCA.
Value Innovation: Draka emphasizes its commitment to delivering advanced cable and network solutions that offer more bandwidth, longer life, and reliability. The company focuses on passive network elements to meet current and future network requirements.
Application and Features: Draka's optical splitters are key components in GPON FTTx networks, offering high performance with low insertion loss and stable optical characteristics. The splitters are compact, suitable for various applications, and tested according to industry standards.
FBT Splitter Technology: The document explains the Fused Biconic Tapered (FBT) splitter technology, which involves heating and elongating fibers to form a tapered shape for optical signal splitting. FBT splitters are available in configurations like 1x2 and 2x2.
Pigtails: Draka offers pigtails with BendBrightXS fiber, meeting ITU-T G.657A/B and G.652D standards. These pigtails are robust, flexible, and available with various connector types, ensuring minimal bending radius and high mating durability.
Technical Specifications: The document provides optical characteristics for connectors, including return loss and insertion loss values, operating temperature range, and mating durability.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on Draka's range of patchcords, connectors, adapters, and cables, focusing on their specifications, applications, and advantages. Draka is a leader in delivering advanced cable and network solutions, emphasizing value innovation to meet current and future network requirements.
Patchcord Specifications: Patchcords are available with connector types SC, LC, FC, or E2000, in UPC or APC qualities. They meet IEC-60874 standards and are used to interconnect optical devices. Key features include a minimal bending radius of 15 mm, robust design, and an operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. Mating durability is 1000 cycles with less than 0.2 dB loss.
Technical Specifications: Optical characteristics for connectors include return loss (≥55 dB for UPC, ≥65 dB for APC) and insertion loss (≤0.2 dB typical, ≤0.3 dB maximum). The patchcords are available in various lengths and diameters, with individual packaging for traceability.
Field Mountable Connectors: These connectors provide a convenient method for field termination without the need for splicing. They are designed for easy installation with a simple assembly tool, eliminating the need for on-site polishing or adhesives.
Adapters: Draka offers high-quality adapters for connecting two connectors, ensuring a stable and reliable fiber optic connection. They are compliant with IEC-61754-4 requirements and available in SC/LC and UPC/APC options.
Mechanical Splices: Designed for both singlemode and multimode fibers, these splices offer low loss and back reflection, with a simple splice process that does not require power equipment.
FTTH Riser Cables: These cables are designed for indoor use, offering fire resistance and easy installation. They feature a semi-tight buffered BendBrightXS fiber and are reinforced with glass fiber for strength.
Conclusion: Draka's products are designed to provide superior network solutions with a focus on reliability, bandwidth, and longevity. The document emphasizes the company's commitment to innovation and quality in its product offerings.
Overview: This document provides technical specifications and details for Draka's Unitube Optical Fiber Cables, which are designed for multi-purpose outdoor use. These cables are suitable for aerial lashed, duct, and direct buried environments and are available in single-mode and multi-mode configurations.
Specifications:- Tube Configuration: The cables consist of a central buffer tube design, allowing flexible access for up to 96 fibers. The tube is filled with a water-tightness compound.
- Sheath and Strength Members: The outer sheath is made of high-density polyethylene, and strength members are applied within the cable.
- Fiber and Yarn Colors: Standard fiber colors include red, white, yellow, blue, green, violet, brown, black, orange, turquoise, pink, and grey. Yarn colors for bundles of 12 fibers are similarly coded.
- Sheath Marking: The outer sheath is marked at 1-meter intervals with the manufacturer's details, fiber count, and type.
Mechanical and Environmental Characteristics:- Tensile Strength: Long-term tensile strength is 500N, and short-term is 1000N, with no fiber strain and a maximum attenuation change (Δα) of 0.05 dB.
- Crush Resistance: The cables can withstand 1500 N/100 mm with a Δα ≤ 0.05 dB.
- Temperature Range: The cables can operate and be stored between -40°C to +70°C, with installation temperatures ranging from -10°C to +50°C.
- Minimum Bending Radius: Repeated bending requires a radius of 15 times the cable diameter, and cable bending requires 10 times the diameter.
Applications: Draka's Unitube cables are designed for flexible deployment in various outdoor environments. They support scalable bandwidth and next-generation broadband transmission, making them suitable for network operators, installers, and enterprises.
Packaging and Delivery: Cables are delivered in standard lengths of 2 to 4 km, packaged on wooden drums with protective layers.
Features and Advantages:- Small diameter allows for easy installation in microducts.
- Non-metallic construction makes them suitable for all OSP environments.