AIRGUARD® XP Fiber Optic Cable (US)
AIRGUARD® XP combines world-class mechanical protection, chemical protection, and user friendliness into a family of robust industrial optical fiber cables. AIRGUARD® XP joins Prysmian’s existing brands of AIRGUARD® low voltage and medium voltage cables.
In harsh industrial environments, the presence of aggressive chemicals such as hydrocarbons, solvents, acids, and bases can damage traditional fiber cables. AIRGUARD®XP resists those harsh elements. In fact, the AIRGUARD® XP family surpasses the rigorous UL 2556 requirements for Oil & Gasoline Resistance.
AIRGUARD® XP goes head-to-head with interlocking armor cables in the areas of impact and crush resistance. Because interlock armor contains metallic armoring, it is stiff, heavy, and requires grounding. A severe impact or crush may cause permanent deformation to the metallic armor. The AIRGUARD® XP, all-dielectric versions, overcome these undesirable factors and can be installed in trays/ladders alongside copper communications or power-conducting cables, thus providing greater flexibility & user-friendliness.
AIRGUARD® XP cables meet or exceed key industry standards, including ANSI/ICEA 696, CSA 22.2, UL 1277, and Telcordia GR-20.
The robust all-dielectric double jacket carries listings for sunlight resistance (SUN RES) and direct burial (DIR BUR). This cable is extremely versatile and may be used in low-temperature applications down to -50°C (-58°F) and in properly engineered self-supporting aerial applications. The dual jacket, single corrugated steel tape option is also SUN RES and DIR BUR listed and provides optimal rodent protection in direct buried applications. The single jacket all-dielectric option is best suited for duct installation.
Resources (click to open files)
- Fiber Indoor/Outdoor Ordering Guide
- Fiber Specialty Ordering Guide
- Color Code Guide for Fiber Optic Specifications
- Fiber Code Addendum
- International Standards and Fiber Products Table
Part Numbers
F-XPRLTM-12-B1-006-E3, F-XPRLTM-12-B1-012-E3, F-XPRLTM-12-B1-024-E3, F-XPRLTM-12-B1-036-E3, F-XPRLTM-12-B1-048-E3, F-XPRLTM-12-B1-072-E3, F-XPRLTM-12-B1-096-E3, F-XPRLTM-12-B1-120-E3, F-XPRLTM-12-B1-144-E3, F-XTRLTM-12-B1-216-E3, F-XPRLTM-12-B1-288-E3, F-XPRLTMB-12-B1-006-E3, F-XPRLTMB-12-B1-012-E3, F-XPRLTMB-12-B1-024-E3, F-XPRLTMB-12-B1-036-E3, F-XPRLTMB-12-B1-048-E3, F-XPRLTMB-12-B1-072-E3, F-XPRLTMB-12-B1-096-E3, F-XPRLTMB-12-B1-120-E3, F-XPRLTMB-12-B1-144-E3, F-XPRLTMB-12-B1-216-E3, F-XPRLTMD-12-B1-006-E3, F-XPRLTMD-12-B1-012-E3, F-XPRLTMD-12-B1-024-E3, F-XPRLTMD-12-B1-036-E3, F-XPRLTMD-12-B1-048-E3, F-XPRLTMD-12-B1-072-E3, F-XPRLTMD-12-B1-096-E3, F-XPRLTMD-12-B1-120-E3, F-XPRLTMD-12-B1-144-E3, F-XTRLTMD-12-B1-216-E3, F-XPRLTMD-12-B1-288-E3
Specifications and Ratings
Applications: AIRGUARD® XP cables are extremely rugged, indoor/outdoor loose-tube cables that provide unsurpassed performance in the most challenging applications where extreme exposure to chemicals, oils, temperature, or compressive and tensile loads is present.
Flame Ratings
- XPRLTM = OFNG- LS/FT4 ST1 flame and low smoke rating
- XPRLTMB = OFN flame rating
- XPRLTMD = OFCG-LS FT4 ST1 flame and low smoke rating
Fiber Count: 2 to 288
Fiber Types
- Single-mode (SMF, bend-insensitive)
- Multimode (62.5/125-OM1, 50/125-OM2, OM3 & OM4)
Standards
- ANSI/ICEA S-104-696, CSA C22.2 No 230/232
- UL-1277, UL-2556 4.2.8.3 “Oil Resistance” PR11
- UL-2556 4.2.8.4 “Gasoline Resistance” GR11
- UL 1277 & CSA 22.2 230 Direct Buried Rated: DIR BUR
- UL 1651 & CSA 22.2 230 UV Resistance Rated: SUN RES
- Telcordia GR-20, CE RoHS Compliant
Registered Supplier: TL 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
Chemical Resistance Performance
| Compound | Test Criteria |
|---|---|
| Oil | 96 hours at 100°C |
| Kerosene | 168 hours at 50°C |
| MIL-T-5624N JP-4 (jet fuel) | 168 hours at 50°C |
| MIL-H-5606 Hydraulic Fluid | 168 hours at 50°C |
| Vegetation Killer | 168 hours at 50°C |
| De-Icing Fluid | 24 hours at 50°C |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) | 24 hours at 50°C |
Features and Benefits
- Suitable for tray installations
- Hydrocarbon (kerosene, gasoline, lubricating oil) resistant
- Resists chemical degradation in industrial environments
- Resistant to jet fuel & de-icing chemicals for airport applications
- Flame-retardant, black UV-resistant outer jacket
- Smaller & lighter than comparable metallic armored designs
- Available with bend-insensitive single-mode & multimode fibers
- Proven stranded loose tube cable design for long-term reliability