FieldShield FLEXdrop
FieldShield FLEXdrop has more flexibility than standard FieldShield Optical Cable making it ideal for shorter drops where more handling and slack storage may be required. Whether it’s used indoor or outdoor, the flexibility of the jacket allows for deployment with reduced jacket memory and decreases the risk of kinking. While FLEXdrop is typically used in conjunction with FieldShield Microduct solutions, in some applications, it can be stapled directly to walls and ceilings or used on building wrap applications securing with crown T18 staples.
Connector options for this product include FieldShield SC and LC Pushable Connectors or FieldShield MPO Pushable Connector.
Technical Specifications
| FieldShield FLEXdrop | |
| Fiber | Corning ClearCurve Optical Fiber or equivalent |
| Clad Diameter | 125.0 +/- 0.7 µm |
| Coating Diameter (Uncolored) | 235-245 µm |
| Bend-Insensitive | Bend-insensitive Fiber G.657.A2 |
| Color Code | TIA/EIA 598 (US Standard) |
| Fiber Count | Single Fiber |
| Pushable Connectors | FieldShield SC/UPC, SC/APC, Simplex LC/UPC, Simplex LC/APC |
| Standard Connectors | SC/UPC, SC/APC, LC/UPC, LC/APC, FC/UPC, FC/APC, ST/UPC, HFOC SC/APC |
| Mode | Singlemode |
| Internal Fiber Size | 900 μm |
| Outside Diameter | 0.118” (3 mm) |
| Color | Black or white |
| Material | PVDF |
| Bend-Radius | Standard to G.657.A2 specifications |
| Installation Temperature | -22°F to 131°F (-30°C to 55°C) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C) |
| Installation Tension | 20 lbf |
| Markings | Part number, lot number and footage markers every two feet |
| Cable Attenuation Spec | 0.35 dB/km @ 1310 nm/0.25 dB/km @ 1550 nm |
| Recommended Drop Length | 150 feet or less for normal installation conditions |
Features & Benefits
Integrity
- Available in singlemode
- Supports all industry standard connectors
Protection
- UL listed for plenum applications
- Passed UV testing and measurement standards per ASTM G155 for UL 1581
- Bend-insensitive (G.657.A2) fiber protects optical signal with minimal to zero attenuation down to a 10 mm radius
- OSP rated PVDF jacketing provides ruggedized protection for the patchcord or pigtail
- Staple-ready for walls, joists and around corners, with Crown T-18 staples
- Swellable yarns for water blocking capabilities
Access
- Standard color is black, with an option for off-white
- Suitable for all types of indoor and outdoor implementations (duct required for aerial and direct bury)
Investment
- Quick and easy deployment allows capital investment to be aligned to customer take rates