Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com Fibre Assemblies 1 © 2002-2025, AFL, all rights reserved. 2376, Revision 2, 01.10.25 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual finished product may vary from illustration. Pre-Terminated Loose Tube Cable Assemblies AFL’s Pre-Terminated Loose Tube Cable Assemblies provide a high-performance, customisable solution for fibre network installations in nearly any external or harsh environment. Utilising cables from our Terrestrial Loose Tube Cable range, our assemblies can be configured with cables from our latest Axial, Conventional Stranded, MicroCore, High Strength and Flat Rod Armoured families which feature a variety of jacket options, from PE/NY, Sacrificial Sheath, LSZH and more. Pre-terminated cables offer the advantage of reduced turn-up time and costs associated with on-site cable breakout, connector terminations and splicing. They are ideally suited where narrow installation time-frames are applicable or on-site terminations are hazardous or encounter OH&S issues. Used in conjunction with AFL’s fibre management systems, our pre-terminated cable assemblies provide a reliable, high- performance solution for a vast range of network requirements and applications. Flat Rod Armoured Loose Tube Cable Available in both Axial (up to 12F in MM, 24F in SM) and Stranded (up to 144F) configurations, AFL's Non-metallic FRP armoured loose tube cables are engineered to withstand high tensile and crush loads. Key to the high strength design is the use of Flat FRP strength elements providing enhanced tensile and crush performance characteristics. Coupled with the Flat FRP Armour against rodent attack, the nylon jacket provides an insect (termite) resistant layer, strategically positioned to ensure longevity. The cable is then sheathed with an outer UV stabilized Polyethylene (PE) compound. Cable Options AFL manufacture a wide range of Loose Tube cables which are suitable for pre-terminated cable assemblies. If the cable options listed below do not meet your requirement, please consult our cable data sheets or contact AFL for assistance. Outer Polyethylene Sheath Flat FRP Rod Armour Termite Resistant Nylon Jacket Inner Polyethylene Sheath Flexible Non-metallic Strength Element Moisture Resistant Jelly-Filled Loose Tube Optical Fibre Features • Wide range of cable options. • High quality, machine polished connectors for consistent low loss performance. • Configurable options to suit installation requirements. • High density solutions, up to 288F using LC Uniboot. Applications • Intrabuilding networks • Backbone installations • Direct buried / underground in conduit 24F RLD Non-Metallic Flat FRP Armoured Loose Tube Cable - Cross Section Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com Fibre Assemblies 2 © 2002-2025, AFL, all rights reserved. 2376, Revision 2, 01.10.25 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual finished product may vary from illustration. Pre-Terminated Loose Tube Cable Assemblies Stranded Loose Tube Cable Stranded cable comprising of up to 288 optical fibres contained in jelly-filled loose tubes (up to 12 fibres per tube). The tubes and fillers are laid around a central strength member and contained within a dry, water blocked cable core, sheathed with Polyethylene (PE) and UV stable, termite resistant nylon jacket. Further processing to Stranded cables can add either an additional UV stable, sacrificial PE outer sheath for installation through torturous paths, as well as Non-Metallic Armouring (NMA) + sacrificial sheath for added rodent resistance, robustness and tensile strength. Non-Metallic Armoured Stranded Loose Tube Cable NMA Stranded cable comprising up to 144 optical fibres contained in jelly-filled loose tubes (up to 12 fibres per tube). The tubes and fillers are laid around a central strength member and contained within a dry, water blocked cable core, sheathed with polyethylene (PE), termite resistant nylon, glass composite armour and outer UV stable, polyethylene sheath. 72F LMD Stranded Loose Tube Cable - Cross Section 72F NMD Non-Metallic Armoured Stranded Loose Tube Cable – Cross Section Axial Loose Tube Cable Standard (non-armoured) Axial cables are available in Mini (≤12F) and Single (≤12F MM, ≤24F SM) Axial configurations. These cables contain optical fibres in a jelly-filled loose tube strengthened with flexible non-metallic elements, bonded to a polyethylene (PE) sheath and an outer UV stable, termite resistant nylon jacket. Termite Resistant Nylon Jacket Polyethylene Sheath Flexible Non-metallic Strength Element Moisture Resistant Jelly-Filled Loose Tube Optical Fibre 24F LQD Single Axial Loose Tube Cable – Cross Section Polyethylene Sheath Termite Resistant Nylon Jacket Moisture Resistant Jelly-Filled Loose Tube Optical Fibre Dry Water Blocked Core Central Strength Member Outer Polyethylene Sheath Rodent Resistant Glass Composite Armour Termite Resistant Nylon Jacket Inner Polyethylene Sheath Moisture Resistant Jelly-Filled Loose Tube Optical Fibre Dry Water Blocked Core Central Strength Member Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com Fibre Assemblies 3 © 2002-2025, AFL, all rights reserved. 2376, Revision 2, 01.10.25 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual finished product may vary from illustration. Pre-Terminated Loose Tube Cable Assemblies Connector Options AFL’s Pre-terminated Loose Tube cable assemblies can be terminated with all standard discrete connector options, such as LC, SC, ST and FC. For MTP Loose Tube cable assemblies, please contact AFL. . Specifications Assembly Dimensions and Staggering 1F - 12F For cable assemblies 12F or less, the customer ordered length is measured between the connector ferrules on each end. Breakout length is measured from the tail end of the breakout module point to the connector ferrule. 24F - 288F For cable assemblies greater than 12F, the connectors will be staggered in groups of 12 fibres, increasing in length by 60mm per group. The customer ordered length is measured between the connector ferrules in the first groups on each end. CUSTOMER ORDERED LENGTH BREAKOUT LENGTH A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B BREAKOUT LENGTH CUSTOMER ORDERED LENGTH A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B 60mm GROUP 1 CUSTOMER SPECIFIED BREAKOUT LENGTH GROUP 2 STAGGERED BREAKOUT LENGTH A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B 60mm GROUP 1 CUSTOMER SPECIFIED BREAKOUT LENGTH GROUP 2 STAGGERED BREAKOUT LENGTH 0 0 Discrete Connectors (SC,LC,ST,FC) OPTICAL PERFORMANCE VALUE TEST METHOD Insertion Loss (Max.) ≤ 0.25 dB IEC 61300-3-4 Return Loss (SM,UPC) ≥ 55 dB IEC 61300-3-6 Return Loss (SM,APC) ≥ 65 dB IEC 61300-3-6 Australia: 1300 232 476 New Zealand: 09 927 7140 www.AFLglobal.com Fibre Assemblies 4 © 2002-2025, AFL, all rights reserved. 2376, Revision 2, 01.10.25 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Actual finished product may vary from illustration. Pre-Terminated Loose Tube Cable Assemblies Accessories and Installation Aids Installation Aids Ordering Options Cable Part Number Index 1 Assembly Fibre Count: 1 = 1F A = 2F B = 4F C = 6F E = 12F G = 24F I = 48F K = 72F L = 96F N = 144F O = 288F Connector Options 4 : LD = LC/UPC Duplex LC = LC/UPC Simplex LA = LC/APC Duplex LS = LC/APC Simplex LB = LC/UPC Uniboot SC = SC/UPC Simplex SA = SC/APC Simplex ST = ST/UPC Simplex FC = FC/UPC Simplex FA = FC/APC Simplex XX = Blunt (Pigtail) Product Type: LT = Pre-Terminated Loose Tube Cable Assemblies Length: 2 = 2 Metres 250 = 250 Metres Shipping Reel 3 Internal Use LT E LD LD 33E99043 250 K 2 xxx 3 3 E 9 9 0 4 3 BREAKOUT LENGTH END A BREAKOUT LENGTH END B OVERSLEEVING END A & B OVERSLEEVING COLOUR END A OVERSLEEVING COLOUR END B STAGGERING 2 END A & B INSTALLATIONS AID END A & B GLAND OPTIONS END A & B 0 N/A 0 N/A E End A: 2mm End B: 2mm 0 Not Applicable (Blunt) 0 Not Applicable (Blunt) 0 Not Required 0 End A: Not Required End B: Not Required 0 End A: Not Required End B: Not Required 1 300mm 1 300mm G End A: 2mm End B: Not Applicable (Blunt) 2 Orange 2 Orange 1 End A: Groups of 12 Fibres End B: Not Required (Blunt) 4 End A: Protective Mesh End B: Not Required 7 End A: M20 Gland Nylon End B: Not Required 2 400mm 2 400mm M End A: Not Applicable (Blunt) End B: 2mm 9 Yellow 9 Yellow 2 End A: Not Required (Blunt) End B: Groups of 12 Fibres 5 End A: Not Required End B: Protective Mesh 8 End A: Not Required End B: M20 Gland Nylon 3 500mm 3 500mm C Aqua C Aqua 3 End A: Groups of 12 Fibres End B: Groups of 12 Fibres 6 End A: Protective Mesh End B: Protective Mesh 9 End A: M20 Gland Nylon End B: M20 Gland Nylon 4 600mm 4 600mm A End A: M25 Gland Nylon End B: Not Required 5 700mm 5 700mm B End A: Not Required End B: M25 Gland Nylon 6 800mm 6 800mm C End A: M25 Gland Nylon End B: M25 Gland Nylon 7 900mm 7 900mm D End A: M32 Gland Nylon End B: Not Required 8 1000mm 8 1000mm E End A: Not Required End B: M32 Gland Nylon A 1500mm A 1500mm F End A: M32 Gland Nylon End B: M32 Gland Nylon 9 2000mm 9 2000mm End A End B Cable Glands Loose Tube cable assemblies can be configured with compression style cable glands for retention in fibre management systems. Sizes available are M16, M20, M25 and M32. Note: For pre-termined Loose Tube cable assemblies that cannot be configured via the ordering options above, please contact AFL. Loose Tube cable assemblies can be configured with a protective mesh. This mesh is fixed to the cable jacket with a hose clamp, providing an extra layer of protection over the standard bubble wrap and light duty hauling capability. For installations in water-logged conduits, AFL recommend a pigtail assembly. 1. Cable Part Number Index : The Cable Part Number Index is an assigned three character code for a unique cable part number. The three characters thus removes the need to define, as part of the assembly, the commonly user defined attributes such as fibre type, jacket colour and cable fibre count because this is captured within the cable part number along with other cable attributes such as cable construction, jacket materials and armouring. Please refer to AFL’s Loose Tube Cable datasheets for part numbers, or alternatively, work with your AFL Sales Representative on which cable best suits your requirement. 2. Staggering End A & End B: Cable assemblies, with an assembly fibre count >12F, have connectors staggered in groups of 12 fibres and 60mm apart. 3. Shipping Reel: In the process of configuring an assembly, and when a reel is required, a shipping reel with the lowest calculated cable capacity which satisfies the nominated cable's minimum bend radius and assembly length will be selected. 4. Connector Options: If applicable, the END A connector option selected will be presented on the outside of the shipping reel.