ExpressLT™ Cable
Prysmian's all-dielectric armored loose tube cable combines the benefits of loose tube cable with enhanced mechanical protection. It incorporates multiple layers of fiberglass for dielectric armoring, providing superior tensile strength and effective protection against small rodents.
Resources
- Fiber Outdoor Ordering Guide
- Color Code Guide for Fiber Optic Specifications
- Fiber Code Addendum
- International Standards and Fiber Products Table
Part Numbers
US: F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-006-E3, F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-012-E3, F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-024-E3, F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-036-E3, F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-048-E3, F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-060-E3, F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-072-E3, F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-096-E3, F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-120-E3, F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-144-E3, F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-216-E3, F-EDHDA2J-12-B1-288-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-006-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-012-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-024-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-036-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-048-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-060-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-072-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-096-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-120-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-144-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-216-E3, F-ETHDA2J-12-B1-288-E3, F-EDHDA2J-24-B1-432-E3
Global: M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-006-E3, M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-012-E3, M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-024-E3, M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-036-E3, M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-048-E3, M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-060-E3, M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-072-E3, M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-096-E3, M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-120-E3, M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-144-E3, M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-216-E3, M-EDHDA2J-12-B1-288-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-006-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-012-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-024-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-036-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-048-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-060-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-072-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-096-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-120-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-144-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-216-E3, M-ETHDA2J-12-B1-288-E3, M-EDHDA2J-24-B1-432-E3
Features and Benefits
Enhanced Mechanical Protection
- All-dielectric armor provides enhanced mechanical and small rodent retardant protection
- 1000 lb tensile strength – 66% higher strength compared to standard loose tube cable
- Multiple layers of fiberglass armoring between 2 polyethylene jackets maintain cable flexibility and easy cable handling, especially during cable terminations
- Thicker outer jacket of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) provides enhanced durability
- Suitable for aerial lashed, duct, and direct buried applications
Easy Cable Entry & Termination
- Up to 20-foot mid-span buffer tube storage capability, allowing for easy mid-cable access
- 2.5 mm flexible polypropylene buffer tubes provide flexibility for easy routing in closures up to 432 fibers
- Available with G657.A2 fiber, which has a bending loss 100 times lower than single-mode fiber
Reliable Lifetime Performance
- Tested for resistance against small rodents
- Guaranteed standards-based performance
- Available with gel or dry buffer tubes
Specifications and Ratings
Applications: Multi-purpose outdoor, aerial lashed, duct, direct buried
Constructions: Gel or dry buffer tubes
Fiber Count: 4 to 432 fibers in color-coded buffer tubes
Fiber Types: Single-mode / bend-insensitive / NZDSF / multimode / hybrid
Options: Steel central member / 24 AWG copper pair(s) / 16 AWG tonewire
Other Versions: Standard loose tube all-dielectric non-armor or metallic armor cable, gel or dry
Standards: ANSI / ICEA 640, RUS 7 CFR 755 (RUS Listed), Telcordia GR-20
Registered Supplier: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, TL 9000, and OHSAS 18001
