The D-connect Multi Loose Tube Armoured Fiber Optic Cable is a high-capacity backbone solution supporting 24 to 288 fiber cores. Designed for indoor and outdoor protected installations, it offers OS2 and OM-series fiber compatibility, armoured mechanical protection, and superior moisture resistance for long-term network reliability.
The D-CONNECT Multitube Armoured Fiber Optic Cable is a robust and high-performance solution designed for backbone and distribution networks in both indoor and outdoor protected environments. Supporting fiber counts of 24F, 48F, 96F, 144F, and 288F, this cable is engineered for reliable, long-term operation in enterprise, telecom, campus, and data center installations.
It accommodates a wide range of fiber types, including OS2 for single-mode and OM2, OM3, OM4, and OM5 for multimode applications, ensuring flexibility across diverse network infrastructures.
To meet various environmental and mechanical requirements, the cable is available in:
Standard (non-armoured) for low-risk environments
Corrugated Steel Tape Armoured (CST) for medium-risk conditions
Steel Wire Armoured (SWA) for high mechanical protection
The gel-filled loose tube construction and water-blocking glass yarns provide superior resistance to moisture and water ingress. Its compact, lightweight design ensures easy installation in ducts, conduits, and structured pathways, while maintaining excellent thermal and mechanical performance across a wide temperature range.
Available with either PE or LSZH outer jackets and optional jacket colors, this cable is highly customizable to meet project-specific fire safety, installation, and identification needs.
The D-CONNECT Multitube Armoured Fiber Optic Cable is the reliable choice for building resilient, high-capacity fiber networks.
The D-CONNECT Unitube Armoured Fiber Optic Cable is engineered and manufactured in accordance with leading international standards to ensure consistent quality, safety, and performance across diverse installation environments.
ITU-T Standards
G.652D, G.657A1/A2 – Single-mode fiber specifications
G.651.1 – Multimode fiber compliance (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5)
IEC Standards
IEC 60794-1 – General specifications for optical fiber cables
IEC 60794-2 – Indoor optical fiber cable specifications
IEC 60794-3 – Outdoor optical fiber cable specifications
IEC 60794-5 – Microduct and outdoor drop cable specifications
IEC 60332-1 & IEC 60332-3 – Flame retardant performance (for LSZH jackets)
ISO/IEC Compliance
ISO/IEC 11801 – Structured cabling for generic networking environments
ISO 9001 – Certified quality management system
Environmental & Safety Compliance
RoHS Compliant – Free from restricted hazardous substances
REACH Compliant – Conforms to EU environmental safety standards
UV Resistant – Suitable for outdoor exposure (with appropriate jacket)
Halogen-Free – Applicable when LSZH jackets are selected
All D-CONNECT fiber optic cables undergo rigorous quality testing, including attenuation, tensile strength, temperature cycling, and water penetration, ensuring performance reliability in both indoor and outdoor deployments.
| Fiber & Tube Structure | |
| Fiber Count Options: 24F, 48F, 96F, 144F, 288F | |
| Supported Fiber Types: OS2 (Single-mode), OM2, OM3, OM4, OM5 (Multimode) | |
| Loose Tube Material: PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) | |
| Loose Tube Diameter: 1.6 mm – 2.2 mm (depending on fiber count) | |
| Central Strength Member: FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) rod, 2.0 mm – 3.5 mm | |
| Moisture Barrier: Water-swellable yarns and tapes | |
| Armouring: Corrugated steel tape, 0.150 mm thick | |
| Ripcords: Located under the inner sheath for easy cable access | |
| 🔹 Outer Sheath & Construction | |
| Sheath Material: LSOH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen), UV-resistant | |
| Sheath Color: Black (Other colors available on request) | |
| Sheath Thickness: Nominal 1.5 mm | |
| Overall Cable Diameter: 11.0 mm – 18.5 mm (varies by fiber count) | |
| Cable Weight: 115 kg/km – 350 kg/km | |
| 🔹 Mechanical Properties | |
| Tensile Strength: Up to 4000 N (short-term) | |
| Crush Resistance: 2000 N | |
| Impact Resistance: Up to 25 N·m | |
| Torsion Resistance: ±180° | |
| Minimum Bend Radius: 20 × cable diameter (during installation) |
| Type | Attenuation | Bend Resistance |
| G.652D | ≤ 0.35 dB/km @ 1310 nm | Moderate |
| ≤ 0.22 dB/km @ 1550 nm | ||
| G.657A1 | Similar to G.652D | Low bend loss @ 10 mm radius |
| G.657A2 | Similar to G.652D | Ultra-low bend loss @ 7.5 mm radius |
| OS1 | ≤ 1.0 dB/km @ 1310 nm | Moderate |
| ≤ 0.7 dB/km @ 1550 nm | ||
| OS2 | ≤ 0.4 dB/km @ 1310 nm | Low |
| ≤ 0.3 dB/km @ 1550 nm | ||
| OM3 | ≤ 2.3 dB/km @ 850 nm | Standard |
| ≤ 0.6 dB/km @ 1300 nm | ||
| OM4 | ≤ 2.3 dB/km @ 850 nm | Standard |
| ≤ 0.6 dB/km @ 1300 nm | ||
| OM5 | ≤ 2.3 dB/km @ 850/953/1300 nm | Standard |
