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Copper Multipair for Trunk and Access Networks

HIGH PERFORMANCE ADSL CABLE

Typical Cable Applications:
Suitable for use in exchanges where a higher transmission performance is required.

CENTRAL OFFICE INTERCONNECT

Plain solid copper (PACW) conductors of 0.4 mm, PE insulation, unit twin construction, polyester tape(s) core wrap,
TACW braided-screen, grey Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) Sheath.

B3 Cable Code No. Pairs Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Max O/All Diameter (mm) Max Average Resistance (ohms) Max Average Mutual Cap (nF/km) NEXT @ 1MHz Attenuation@ 1MHz
(dB/Km)
Characteristic Impedance (ohm/km)
I-0024-P040-001-55-D-TN-TI28 24 0.40 1.00 10.5 153 60 55 31 135

I-0096-P040-001-55-D-TN-TI28 64 0.40 1.00 14.6 153 60
I-0064-P040-001-55-D-TN-TI28 96 0.40 1.20 20.0 153 60
I-0128-P040-001-55-D-TN-TI28 128 0.40 1.20 22.5 153 60
I-0144-P040-001-55-D-TN-TI28 144 0.40 1.20 24.0 153


Tinned solid copper (TACW) conductors of 0.4 and 0.6 mm, PE insulation, pairs constructions in concentric units, 1 or more core wrap tapes,
grey Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) Sheath - optional collective screen and drain wire.

B3 P/N No. Pairs Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Max O/All Diameter (mm) Max Average Resistance (ohms) Max Average Mutual Cap (nF/km) NEXT @ 1MHz Attenuation@ 1MHz
(dB/Km)
Characteristic Impedance (ohm/km)
I-0001-P040-060-50-D-T-HT 1 0.4 1.0 3.5 153 50 50 23 100
I-0002-P040-060-50-D-T-HT 2 0.4 1.0 5
I-0005-P040-060-50-D-T-HT 5 0.4 1.0 6
I-0010-P040-060-50-D-T-HT 10 0.4 1.0 8
I-0050-P060-060-50-D-T-HT 50 0.6 1.3 19.5 66 20


Plain solid copper conductors, PE insulation, unit twin construction in 8 or 10 pair units, Polyester tape cable core wrap,
Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) Sheath Compliant with British Telecom Standard CW1601.

B3 P/N No. Pairs Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Max O/All Diameter (mm) Max Average Resistance (ohms) NEXT @ 1 MHz (dB) Attenuation@ 1 MHz
(dB/km)
Characteristic Impedance (ohm/km)
I-0032-P050-001-62-T-1601 32 0.50 0.70 12.2 97.8 62 26 100
I-0064-P050-001-62-T-1601 64 0.50 0.80 15.7
I-0100-P050-001-62-T-1601 100 0.50 1.00 15.7


Plain solid copper conductors, PE insulation, pair construction in 24 pair units, each unit with a non-hygroscopic tape, tinned copper drain wire and screen of aluminium-polyester-aluminium tape. Non-hygroscopic core wrap, 0.5 mm tinned copper drain wire and screen of aluminium-polyester-aluminium tape, grey Halogen Free Flame retardant sheath.
Compliant with 1AC022850001 DSZZA specification.

B3 P/N No. Pairs Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Max O/All Diameter (mm) Max Conductor Resistance (ohms/km) NEXT @ 1 MHz (dB) Attenuation @ 1 MHz
(dB/km)
Characteristic Impedance (ohm/km)
I-0024-P040-001-52-LT-1AC 24 0.40 0.80 9.1 146.8 52 33 n/a
I-0072-P040-001-52-LT-1AC 72 0.40 1.00 16.5 146.8 52 33
I-0096-P040-001-52-LT-1AC 96 0.40 1.00 19.5 146.8 52 33

OUTSIDE PLANT

Plain solid copper conductors of 0.4 and 0.5 mm, PE insulation, pairs constructions in concentric units, filled, 1 or more core wrap tapes, HDPE sheath incorporating a longitudinally applied aluminium-copolymer tape.

B3 P/N No. Pairs Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Max O/All Diameter (mm) Max Average Resistance (ohms) Max Average Mutual Cap (nF/km) PSNEXT @ 1MHz Attenuation @ 1MHz
(dB/Km)
Characteristic Impedance (ohm/km)
E-0006-P050-030-44-AP-TK59 6 0.50 1.80 11.0 95 50 44 20.4 100
E-0020-P050-030-44-AP-TK59 20 0.50 1.80 15.0
E-0100-P050-030-44-AP-TK59 100 0.50 2.00 25.7
E-0400-P050-030-44-AP-TK59 400 0.50 2.60 46.8
E-1000-P050-030-44-AP-TK59 1000 0.50 3.00 70.0
E-0100-P040-030-44-AP-TK59 100 0.40 1.80 21.5 148 50 44 23.3 100
E-0200-P040-030-44-AP-TK59 200 0.40 2.00 30.0
E-0400-P040-030-44-AP-TK59 400 0.40 2.20 38.0
E-1000-P040-030-44-AP-TK59 1000 0.40 3.00 57.8

Note: Also available in self-supporting figure 8

CENTRAL OFFICE / EXCHANGE CABLES

Typical Cable Applications:

Used primarily in telephone exchange buildings and PABX systems.

Plain solid copper conductors of 0.6 mm, solid PE insulation, pair construction in concentric layers, 1 or more core wrap tapes, TACW corrugated wire (0.6 mm), helically applied aluminium tape and PVC sheath.
Compliant with Italian Telecom Standard (Italian Standard) CT-1285.

B3 P/N No. Pairs Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Nom O/All Diameter (mm) Max Average Resistance (ohms) Max Average Mutual Cap (nF/km) NEXT @ 1MHz Attenuation @ 1MHz
(dB/Km)
Characteristic Impedance (ohm/km)
I-0010-P060-001-50-LV-1285 10 0.60 1.6 13.2 66.6 55 50 19 160
I-0020-P060-001-50-LV-1285 20 0.60 1.8 15.8
I-0030-P060-001-50-LV-1285 30 0.60 1.8 19.0
I-0050-P060-001-50-LV-1285 50 0.60 2.0 22.5
I-0100-P060-001-50-LV-1285 100 0.60 2.4 31.7
I-0200-P060-001-50-LV-1285 200 0.60 3.0 43.9


Plain solid copper conductors of 0.5mm, PE insulation, pair construction in concentric layers.
1 or more core wrap tapes, longitudinally applied aluminium-copolymer tape and low smoke zero halogen (HFFR) sheath.
Compliant with Spanish ICT standards.

B3 P/N No. Pairs Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Nom O/All Diameter (mm) Max Average Resistance (ohms) Max Average Mutual Cap (nF/km) NEXT @ 1MHz Attenuation @ 1MHz
(dB/Km)
Characteristic Impedance (ohm/km)
I-0025-P050-001-45-AV-ICT 26 0.50 1.1 11.5 91 52 45 21 100
I-0050-P050-001-45-AV-ICT 51 0.50 1.1 15.5 91 52
I-0075-P050-001-45-AV-ICT 76 0.50 1.1 18.5 91 52
I-0100-P050-001-45-AV-ICT 101 0.50 1.1 20.5 91 52


Plain solid copper conductors of 0.6 mm, PE insulation, Quad construction, filled with Polyurethane, PE sheath.
Compliant with Belgium Telecom Standard (Belgium Standard) SERIES 35.

B3 P/N No. Quads Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Max O/All Diameter (mm) Max Average Lube Resistance (ohms) NEXT @ 1MHz Attenuation @ 1MHz
(dB/Km)
Characteristic Impedance (ohm/km)
I-0002-Q060-001-55-U-P-SE35 1 0.60 2.10 7.5 130 55 21 115
I-0006-Q060-001-40-U-P-SE35 3 0.60 2.10 10.5 130 40


Plain solid copper conductors of 0.8 mm, PVC insulation, quad unit construction, polyester tape(s) core wrap,
continuity wire, aluminium polyester screen, green or red PVC sheath.
Based on German Telecom Standard (Verband der Electrotechnik) VDE 0815.

B3 P/N No. Quads Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Max O/All Diameter (mm) Max Loop Resistance (ohms/km) Max Mutual Cap (nF/km) Max Capacitance Unbalance (pf/100m)
I-0004-Q080-001-00-LV-0815 2 0.80 1.00 6.5 73.2 100 200
I-0020-Q080-001-00-LV-0815 10 0.80 1.20 12.9 73.2 100 200
I-0032-Q080-001-00-LV-0815 16 0.80 1.20 14.9 73.2 100 200


Plain solid copper conductors of 0.4, 0.6 or 0.8 mm, PE insulation, quad construction, polyester tape(s) core wrap,
continuity wire, aluminium polyester screen, grey PVC sheath.
Option: Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) Sheath.
Compliant with French Telecom Standard (Normes France) NF C 93-526-9 & NF C 93-527-8.

B3 P/N No. Quads Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Max O/All Diameter (mm) Max Loop Resistance (ohms/km) Max Average Mutual Cap (nF/km) Capacitance Unbalance 95% of cases (pf)
I-0028-Q040-001-00-LT-93526 14 0.40 1.40 10.1 293.6 55 200
I-0056-Q040-001-00-LT-93526 28 0.40 1.50 12.8 293.6 55 200
I-0028-Q060-001-00-LT-93526 14 0.60 1.50 13.3 130.5 55 200
I-0056-Q060-001-00-LT-93526 28 0.60 1.60 17.5 130.5 55 20

Note: Available in 4 - 112 quads


Plain solid copper conductors of 0.4 mm, PE insulation, quad construction, polyester tape(s) core wrap,
continuity wire, aluminium polyester screen, grey fire retardant PVC sheath.
Options: Tinned Copper Braid, Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) Sheath.
Compliant with French Telecom Standard (Normes France) NF C 32-062 & 32-070-C2.

B3 P/N No. Quads Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Max O/All Diameter (mm) Max Resistance (ohms/km) Mutual Cap Nom/Max
(nF/km)
Capacitance Unbalance 95% of cases (pf)
I-0064-Q040-001-00-LV-32062 32 0.40 1.00 11.0 147 50/57.5 <300
I-0256-Q040-001-00-LV-32062 128 0.40 1.00 22.5 147 50/57.5 <300


Plain solid copper conductors, PVC insulation, unit twin construction, polyester tape core wrap, PVC sheath.
Options: Electrical screen & drainwire, Moisture Barrier, HFFR/LSNH (Low Smoke Non Halogen) Sheath.
Compliant with British Telecom Standard CW1308.

B3 P/N No. Pairs Conductor Diameter (mm) Nom Sheath Radial (mm) Max O/All Diameter (mm) Max Average Resistance (ohms) Capacitance Unbalance 99% of cases (pf) Insulation Resistance (Mohms/km)
I-0050-P040-001-00-AT-1308 50 0.40 1.00 16.0 153 200 50
I-0100-P040-001-00-AT-1308 100 0.40 1.30 24.0 153 200 50
I-0002-P050-001-00-AT-1308 2 0.50 0.50 4.7 97.8 500 50
I-0050-P050-001-00-AT-1308 50 0.50 1.00 17.0 97.8 500 50
I-0320-P050-001-00-AT-1308 320 0.50 2.20 39.5 97.8 500 50

Note: Available in pair range 1 - 320 pair and with 1.38 mm earth wire