Prysmian and Draka Cable ezDrop Figure 8 Integrated Messenger Drop Cable
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Product Details
Overview: Prysmian’s ezDROP® Figure 8 cable provides easy FTTx (Fiber-To-The-x) installation and termination using existing hardware and methods for drops to homes and businesses. The integrated steel messenger provides self-support strength up to 400 feet (125 meters) and acts as a toning wire for underground location capability. It is attached by a web for easy tear-away separation from the cable. Portable spools simplify widespread deployment. Prysmian’s exclusive Bend-Insensitive fiber provides craft-friendly bend tolerance.
Product Snapshot:
Applications: Multi-purpose FTTx - aerial self-support, direct buried, duct
Constructions: Integrated messenger, non-armored
Fiber Count: 2 to 6 fibers
Fiber Types: Bend-Insensitive single-mode fiber standard
Options: Packaging: spool / bulk
Performance: ANSI/ICEA 717, IEC, RUS 7 CFR 1755 (RUS LISTED), Telcordia GR-20 (drop cable requirements)
Features and Benefits:
Easy Cable Entry and Preparation:
• 3/32" stranded galvanized steel messenger for flexibility
• Compatible with existing figure 8 installation hardware and methods
• Tear-away messenger simplifies grounding
• Ripcord speeds cable entry and jacket removal
• Toneable messenger enables underground locating
Flexible Routing and Termination:
• Flexible buffer tube simplifies routing and splicing
• Standard G657.A1 bend-sensitive single-mode fiber
Multi-Purpose Installation and Use:
• Suitable for aerial lashed, duct, and direct buried installation
• Portable spool packaging
Reliable Lifetime Performance:
• Guaranteed standards-based performance
• Gel-filled buffer tube
fiber count | buffer tube inches (mm) |
diameter
inches (mm) |
height
inches (mm) |
approximate cable weight lb/kft (kg/km) |
bend radius load inches (cm) |
bend radius no load inches (cm) |
1 - 6 | 0.075 (1.9) | 0.16 (4.1) | 0.34 (8.8) | 33 (49) | 6 (15) | 6 (15) |
Installation
maximum short term pulling load: | |
300 lbf | (1335 n) |
Temperature Range
shipping and storage: | -40° f to +167° f | (-40° c to +75° c) |
installation: | -22° f to +140° f | (-30° c to +60° c) |
operation: | -40° f to +158° f | (-40° c to +70° c) |
Aerial Loading Specifications
@ 1% installation sag | maximum span feet (m) |
maximum installation tension lbs (n) |
nesc heavy | 150 (45) | 62 (275) |
nesc medium | 265 (80) | 109 (485) |
nesc light | 410 (125) | 169 (750) |
Package Options
description | capacity ft (m) |
dimensions h x w x d inches (cm) |
shipping weight lbs (kg) |
r-18 ply | 2100 (640) | 18 x 15 x 8 (46 x 38 x 20) | 75 (34) |
r-30 ply | 9500 (2895) | 30 x 18 x 20 (76 x 46 x 51) | 370 (190) |