GYXTC8Y Fig 8 Unitube Armored Fiber Optic SO2 9/125

Description

So2 9/125 GYXTC8Y” fiber optic cable is designed for robust outdoor use. It features an armored, self-supporting structure ideal for aerial installations.

1.GYXTC8Y:

• • GY: Indicates an outdoor optical cable with a central strength member.
  • XT: Refers to the cable’s central loose tube structure.
  • C8: Describes the figure-8 shape, designed for aerial self-support.
  • Y: Indicates the presence of polyethylene (PE) or a specific sheath type.

2. Core Specifications:

• So2 9/125:
  • So2: Typically indicates a specific type of fiber, often single-mode.
  • 9/125: Refers to the fiber type, with a core diameter of 9 micrometers and a cladding diameter of 125 micrometers.

3. Structure:

• Central Loose Tube (GYXT):
  • The optical fibers are housed within a single central loose tube.
  • The loose tube is filled with a water-blocking gel to protect fibers from moisture and mechanical stress.
• Water-blocking Material:
  • Applied around the loose tube to prevent water ingress, ensuring cable longevity.
• Steel Tape Armor (C):
  • A layer of corrugated steel tape surrounds the loose tube for added mechanical protection.
  • This armor protects against impacts, crushing, and rodent attacks.
• Steel Wire Messenger (C8):
  • Forms the figure-8 shape, providing the tensile strength needed for self-support in aerial installations.
• Outer Sheath (Y):
  • Made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or another specified material.
  • Offers UV protection, environmental resistance, and physical durability.

4. Characteristics:

• Self-Supporting Design:
  • The figure-8 configuration with an integrated steel wire messenger supports the cable’s weight in aerial installations.
• Mechanical Protection:
  • The steel tape armor offers robust protection against physical damage.
  • Ensures the cable withstands harsh environmental conditions.
• Moisture Resistance:
  • The gel-filled loose tube and water-blocking materials keep the fibers dry and protected.
• UV and Weather Resistance:
  • The HDPE outer sheath shields the cable from UV radiation and adverse weather.

5. Applications:

• Telecommunications:
  • Used for high-speed data transmission over long distances in outdoor networks.
• Aerial Installations:
  • Specifically designed for overhead installations, where the cable is self-supporting between poles.
• Outdoor Fiber Networks:
  • Ideal for deployment in outdoor networks exposed to environmental challenges.

6. Advantages:

• Durability:
  • The steel tape armor and HDPE sheath ensure the cable’s longevity in harsh conditions.
• Ease of Installation:
  • The figure-8 self-supporting design simplifies the aerial installation process.
• High Performance:
  • The single-mode 9/125 fibers offer high-bandwidth, long-distance data transmission capabilities.

In the GYXTC8S/GYXTC8Y cable,single-mode/multimode fibers are positioned in the loose tube, which is made of high modulus plastic materials and filled with filling compound.PSP is longitudinally applied around the loose tube, and water-blocking materials are distributed into interstices of it.Then.this part of cable accompanied with the stranded wires as the supporting part are completed with a PE sheath to be a figure-8 structure.