Bending radius of ADSS optical cable during construction
During the installation and jointing of ADSS, the minimum allowable dynamic bending radius is above 20 times the cable diameter. Bending of a fiber optic cable can damage the cable if the curvature of the bend is too small. Damage may not always be obvious, like a kink in the cable, but may include broken fibers, fibers with higher loss due to stress and cable structural damage that may lead to reliability problems. Since there are numerous practices which may be utilized, Prysmian has tested and determined that the practices described herein are effective and efficient. Proper bend radius control ensures the integrity of optical performance and protects the glass.
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