Figure-8 Cable Non-Armored Design
Samsung Electronics Fiberoptics products
SAMSUNG Multitube, Non-Armored Figure-8 Cable ( S C -
8 F N 1 0 0 / 2 0 0 ) offers highly reliable, industry standard
performance and accommodates the flexible and versatile
needs of outside plant cables for today’s most demanding
and diverse fiber optics marketplace. It is designed to
ensure superior mechanical and environmental character-
istics which makes it suitable for aerial applications.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
• Fiber counts up to 288
• 1~12 fibers per gel filled buffer tube
• High tensile strength design
• Self-supporting design incorporating an integral
messenger wire
• Easy mid-span access
• Dry core water blocking designs(SC-8FN200)
• Gel-filled water blocking designs(SC-8FN100)
• Suitable for aerial installations
• Color coded fibers and buffer tubes for quick
identification
• UV-resistant outer jacket
• Robust yet easy-to-strip Medium Density PE outer jacket
• High fiber count to diameter ratio
• Complies with NESC Rule 250 for light and heavy
loading districts
• Complies with Telcordia GR-20-CORE, and TIA/EIA
standards
• Custom designs are available on request
APPLICATIONS
• Long Haul and Metropolitan Area Network
• Inter-Office Trunking
• Local Loop / Feeder
• Distribution
Steel Strand Strength Member
Central Strength Member
Water Absorbent Yarn
Optical Fiber
Water Blocking Gel
Loose Tube
Water Absorbent Tape
Peripheral Strength Member (Optional)
Rip Cord
Polyethylene Jacket
Figure-8 Cable
(Non-Armored Design)
SC-8FN100/200
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CABLE WEIGHT & DIAMETER
mm inch kg/km lbs/1000 ft km ft
8FN-SLNM2S-006-T6N 6 6 1 6 11.3 x 22.3 0.445 x 0.878 313 210 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-012-T6N 12 6 1 6 11.3 x 22.3 0.445 x 0.878 313 210 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-018-T6N 18 6 1 6 11.3 x 22.3 0.445 x 0.878 313 210 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-024-T6N 24 6 1 6 11.3 x 22.3 0.445 x 0.878 313 210 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-030-T6N 30 6 1 6 11.3 x 22.3 0.445 x 0.878 313 210 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-036-T6N 36 6 1 6 11.3 x 22.3 0.445 x 0.878 313 210 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-048-TBN 48 12 1 6 12.2 x 23.2 0.480 x 0.913 331 222 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-060-TBN 60 12 1 6 12.2 x 23.2 0.480 x 0.913 331 222 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-072-TBN 72 12 1 6 12.2 x 23.2 0.480 x 0.914 331 222 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-084-TBN 84 12 1 8 13.9 x 24.9 0.547 x 0.980 365 245 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-096-TBN 96 12 1 8 13.9 x 24.9 0.547 x 0.980 365 245 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-108-TBN 108 12 1 10 15.7 x 26.7 0.618 x 1.051 404 271 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-120-TBN 120 12 1 10 15.7 x 26.7 0.618 x 1.051 404 271 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-132-TBN 132 12 1 12 17.5 x 28.5 0.689 x 1.122 449 301 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-144-TBN 144 12 1 12 17.5 x 28.5 0.689 x 1.122 449 301 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-156-TBN 156 12 2 18(6/12) 18.0 x 29.0 0.709 x 1.142 454 305 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-168-TBN 168 12 2 18(6/12) 18.0 x 29.0 0.709 x 1.142 454 305 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-180-TBN 180 12 2 18(6/12) 18.0 x 29.0 0.709 x 1.142 454 305 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-192-TBN 192 12 2 18(6/12) 18.0 x 29.0 0.709 x 1.142 454 305 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-204-TBN 204 12 2 18(6/12) 18.0 x 29.0 0.709 x 1.142 454 305 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-216-TBN 216 12 2 18(6/12) 18.0 x 29.0 0.709 x 1.142 454 305 4 13,000
8FN-SLNM2S-288-TBN 288 12 2 24(9/15) 20.6 x 31.6 0.811 x 1.244 534 358 4 12,000
Item Number Fibers
per
Tube
Fibers Layer
Number
Unit
Number
Nom. Outer Dia. Nom. Weight Max. Reel
Length
Crush
Resistance
Impact
Resistance
Water
Penetration
MECHANICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Item Number Max. Load Min. Bending Radius Temperature
(N) (mm) (˚C) (N) (Impacts) (m)
Installing Operating Installing Operating Installing Operating ( /100 mm) (@ 3 N.m) ( /24 hrs)
8FN-SLNM2S-XXX-TBG 15000 7500 20 x Dia. 10 x Dia. -30 ~ +60 -40 ~ +70 2200 20 3
Figure-8 Cable Non-Armored Design
Samsung Electronics Fiberoptics products
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1Suspension Type
S: Steel Stranded wire F: FRP Rod X : Others
2Cable Type
L: Loose Tube S: Slotted Ribbon T: Ribbon in Tube
3Sheath Construction
L : LAP Sheath (AP) N: Single Jacket (P)
D: Double Jacket (PYP) X: Others
Note) The letters in parenthesis contain specific information on sheath materials.
Each letter from the left denotes corresponding material used for cabling
from inside to an outward direction according to the match below.
A: Laminated Aluminum Tape P: Polyethylene
Y: Yarn (Glass, Aramid)
4Sheath Material
M: MDPE H: HDPE F : Flame Retardant PE Z : LSZH
5Central Member
SC - 8FN100 (Gel - Filled)
0: Metallic 1: Dielectric
SC - 8FN200 (Dry - Core)
2: Dielectric 3: Metallic
6Fiber Type
S: SMF M: MM50/125 L: MM62.5/125
N: NZDSF H: Hybrid
8Max. Attenuation
T : 0.35/0.25 dB/km (1310/1550 nm, SMF)
A: 0.40/0.30 dB/km (1310/1550 nm, SMF)
S: 0.45/0.35 dB/km (1310/1550 nm, SMF)
M : 2.5/0.7 dB/km & 500/500 MHz-km (850/1300 nm, MM50/125)
H : 2.7/0.8 dB/km & 500/500 MHz-km (850/1300 nm, MM50/125)
L : 3.0/0.8 dB/km & 160/500 MHz-km (850/1300 nm, MM62.5/125)
C : 3.2/1.0 dB/km & 160/500 MHz-km (850/1300 nm, MM62.5/125)
N : 0.25 dB/km (1550 nm, NZDSF)
9Fibers in Tube/bundle
2: 2 fibers 4: 4 fibers 6: 6 fibers 8: 8 fibers
B: 12 fibers D: 24 fibers
10 Peripheral Strength Member
N : None G : Glass Yarn Y : Aramid Yarn
ORDERING INFORMATION 54321 6 8 9 10
X X X
8FN
Fiber Counts
SAMSUNG STANDARD : 8FN - SLNM2S - XXX - TBG
• Loose Tube Figure-8 Cable
• Single Jacket Non-Armored, Single mode fibers Cable
• Dry core, Dielectric Central member(FRP + Glass Yarn)
• Steel stranded Wire for suspension (2.0mm x 7 wires)
Figure-8 Cable Non-Armored Design
Samsung Electronics Fiberoptics products
Samsung Electronics Fiberoptics Division
7th Floor, Samsung Main Building 250, 2-Ga,
Taepyung-Ro, Chung-Gu, Seoul, Korea 100-742
Tel: +82-2-751-2529 Fax: +82-2-751-2687
e-mail: fiberoptics@samsung.com
Samsung Telecommunications America
1130E, Arapaho Road, Richardson, TX 75081
Toll Free Number: 1-877-ssoptic/1-877-776-7842
Fax: 1-972-761-7349
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