Indoor Riser Ribbon Cable (RDR)
Description
Berk-Tek's riser-rated central tube optical fiber ribbon cable uses single-mode or multimode, 12 or 24 fiber ribbons, in a dry central tube, surrounded by dielectric strength members and a riser rated outer jacket.
Description
Standards
International : EN 50173; ISO/IEC 11801National : ANSI/ICEA S-83-596; ANSI/TIA-568.3-D; Telcordia GR-409
Description
Construction
A fiber optic ribbon is comprised of 12 or 24 fibers coated with a dual acrylate coating system. The fibers are contained in a peelable UV curable matrix material, and the ribbon structure is designed to allow easy separation of the fibers from the matrix in preparation for splicing, or termination to a MPO connector. Ribbons are identified per TIA/EIA-598, and are stacked in a dry central tube, surrounded by two layers of flexible strength members, and an extruded cable jacket, providing tensile strength and crush resistance. The outer jacket material is riser-grade thermoplastic.
Applications
Berk-Tek optical fiber ribbon cables are ideal for use in ducts, trays, and cabinets in Data Centers and SAN applications where high density connectivity is required.
Berk-Tek optical fiber ribbon cables are intended for a wide variety of high speed data applications, including
- 10BASE-FL
- 100BASE-SX/100BASE-FX
- ATM 155/ATM 622
- 1000BASE-SX/1000BASE-LX
- Fibre Channel 1.062/2.125
- 10GBASE-SR/SW
- 10GBASE-LX4
- 40/100 GbE
Features
- Step-index single-mode, or graded index multimode optical fiber
- Protective UV cured acrylate coating
- Every fiber is subjected to a 0.7 Gpa (100 kpsi) minimum proof stress per TIA/EIA FOTP-31
- Peelable UV curable matrix material
- Ribbons are easily separated for single fiber splicing if needed.
- Two layers of flexible strength members
- Qualified to ICEA S-83-596 and Telcordia GR-409
Benefits
- Easily interfaced to MT and MPO based connectors, as well as today's newest ribbon connectors.
- Mass fusion splicing ribbon cable enables faster project completion and reduced labor costs.
- On 144F cables, mass fusion splicing 12F-to-12F requires 92% fewer splices than single fiber-to-fiber splicing.
- A single fiber holder can also be used in the mass splicer; no need to worry about multiple machines if a mass splicer is on hand.
- Cable design offers excellent mechanical performance with superior crush and flex ratings.
Products and services
Docs and info
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Sheath Colors - Central Tube Ribbon
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RDR Fiber Counts, Diameters, and Example Cross-section Diagrams
Fiber Count Range Fibers per Ribbon Cable Diameter (mm) Cable Diameter (in) 12 to 96 12 13.2 0.52 108 to 216 12 15.7 0.62 240 to 432 24 20.5 0.81 
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Manufacturing Release
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This product specification is provided for informational purposes only in order to illustrate typical product constructions, applications and/or methods of installation. Because conditions of actual installation and use are unique and will vary, Berk-Tek makes no representation or warranty as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of this data, even if Berk-Tek is aware of the product's intended use or purpose. Furthermore, this data does not constitute, nor should it be regarded or relied upon, as professional engineering advice. Installation of product should only be done by qualified personnel and in conformance with all safety, electrical and other applicable codes, standards, rules or regulations. Appropriate and correct product selection, installation and use, and compliance with all such codes, standards, rules and regulations, is a customer/end-user responsibility. Product specifications, standards, programs or services are subject to improvement or changes without notice. Berk-Tek accepts no liability for typographical errors, technical inaccuracies, omissions or misuse of the information contained herein. Changes will be periodically made to address any such issues.
