Central Loose Tube Optical Fiber Cables | IEC 60092 Marine Data Transmission Cables

Product Overview

These central loose tube optical fiber cables are engineered for reliable data transmission in ships, particularly in cruise ships where low smoke, halogen free and fire retardant cables are essential for enhanced onboard safety.

Technical Standards & Certifications

  • Flame Propagation: IEC 60332-1-2

  • Fire Performance: IEC 60332-3-22

  • Gas Emission: IEC 60754-1/2

  • Smoke Density: IEC 61034

Cable Construction

Central Loose Tube Optical Fiber Cables | IEC 60092 Marine Data Transmission Cables

  • Central Tube: 250μm, fully filled with thixotropic jelly

  • Reinforcing Elements: Glass yarns with watertight tape

  • Outer Sheath: LSOH and FR compound

Fiber Specifications

Geometric & Mechanical Properties

Parameter Unit G50/125 (OM2) G62.5/125 (OM1) E9/125 (OS1)
Core Diameter µm 50 ± 2.5 62.5 ± 3 -
Mode Field Diameter (at 1310 nm) µm - - 9.2 ± 0.4
Cladding Diameter µm 125 ± 2 125 ± 1 125 ± 2
Coating Diameter µm 245 ± 10 245 ± 5 245 ± 10
Core Non-circularity % < 5 < 5 -
Cladding Non-circularity % < 1 < 1 < 1
Core/Clad Concentricity Error µm < 1.5 < 1.5 < 0.8
Eccentricity of Coating µm < 10 < 10 < 10
Screen Test - ≥100 kpsi ≥100 kpsi ≥100 kpsi
Transmission Properties - OM2 OM1 OS1

Transmission Properties

Parameter Unit G50/125 (OM2) G62.5/125 (OM1) E9/125 (OS1)
Wavelength nm 850 1300 850 1300 1310 1550
Attenuation Max. dB/km 2.7 0.8 3.2 0.9 0.36 0.22
Bandwidth Min. MHz·km 500 1000 250 600 - -
Effective Group of Refraction - 1.483 1.478 1.497 1.493 1.4695 1.4701
Numerical Aperture - 0.200 ± 0.015 - 0.275 ± 0.015 - - -
Dispersion Coefficient Max. ps/nm·km - - - - 3.5 18
Zero Dispersion Wavelength nm - - - - 1300-1322 -
Dispersion Slope ps/nm²·km - - - - ≤0.092 -
Cutoff Wavelength (cabled) nm - - - - ≤1250 -
Polarization Mode Dispersion ps/km¹/² - - - - ≤0.1 -

Mechanical & Thermal Properties

  • Bending Radius for Fixed Installations: 20× cable outer diameter

  • Temperature Range: -20℃ to +60℃

Dimensions & Weight

Part Number No. of Optical Fibers Nominal Overall Diameter mm Nominal Weight kg/km
MLN-CLA-X-1~24-H-J-G Up to 24 8.3 78

Fiber Type Coding (X in Part Number)

  • 0: Fiber and copper conductors in cable

  • 4: 50/125 multi-mode fiber (OM3)

  • 5: 50/125 multi-mode fiber (OM2)

  • 6: 50/125 multi-mode fiber (OM1)

  • 7: NZDS SM fiber per G.656

  • 8: NZDS SM fiber per G.655

  • 9: Standard SM fiber per G.652.D

Features & Benefits

  • Central Loose Tube Design: Optimal fiber protection with 250μm tube

  • Water Blocking: Fully filled with thixotropic jelly for moisture protection

  • Low Smoke Zero Halogen: LSOH sheath for enhanced safety in enclosed spaces

  • Fire Retardant: Meets IEC flame propagation standards

  • Reinforced Construction: Glass yarns with watertight tape for mechanical strength

  • Compact Design: Small 8.3mm diameter for easy installation

  • Lightweight: Only 78kg/km for simplified handling

Application Areas

  • Cruise ship data networks and communication systems

  • Commercial vessel data transmission

  • Shipboard control and monitoring networks

  • Marine automation systems

  • Offshore platform communications

Note: All specifications comply with relevant IEC standards for marine applications. The central loose tube design provides superior fiber protection while maintaining compact dimensions ideal for shipboard installations.