© 2020, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-2-00314, Revision 2, 7.23.2021 Specifications are subject to change without notice. AFLglobal.com | 800.235.3423 1 Optical Connectivity Pre-Terminated Cable Assemblies The AFL NodeFLEX cable assemblies are used to link the Optical Distribution Network (ODN) to Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) Nodes. The NodeFLEX fitting includes a flexible boot with integrated steel wires that allow installers to flex the boot to an angle up to 90° and hold that position for applications where 90° entry is required. This eliminates the need for separate straight and 90° node cables, thus reducing inventory and ordering complexity. The SCTE 5/8-24 UNEF threaded fitting of the assembly provides a water-tight seal for up to 3 meters of static waterhead. The fitting materials are machined from stainless steel to ensure long life in the outside plant environment. NodeFLEX ® Cable Assembly Features • An assortment of industry standard connector styles are available such as SC/APC, SC/UPC, FC/APC, FC/UPC and LC/UPC • Available from 2 to 24 fibers • Available with 900 μm, 1.6 mm or 2.0 mm color-coded furcation at various lengths to accommodate all applications • Dielectric or armored outside plant cables available • IP68 rated up to 3 meters of water head • Unibody design allows for installation into the node without twisting the cable • Stainless steel fitting with UV-stabilized rubber boot Specifications PARAMETER VALUE Operating Temperature °F (°C) -40 to 158 (-40 to 70) Cable Retention lbf (N) 100 (445) Fiber Count 2-24 Maximum Insertion Loss (dB) 0.30 Return Loss (dB) ≥55 (UPC), ≥65 (APC) Fitting Material Stainless Steel Fitting Threads 5/8-24 UNEF Hex Nut Size (in.) 1 Cable Diameter, Armored, 2-12 Fiber in. (mm) 0.32 (8.2) Cable Diameter, Dielectric, 2-24 Fiber in. (mm) 0.26 (6.7) Cable Diameter, Armored, 24 Fiber in. (mm) 0.33 (8.4) Ordering Information Connector End A ASC = Angled SC AFC = Angled FC USC = Ultra SC UFC = Ultra FC UST = Ultra ST ULC = Ultra LC ALC = Angled LC ASC Cable Type NC = Dielectric Round Drop AN = Armored Round Drop NC Fiber Count 002 = 2 004 = 4 006 = 6 008 = 8 012 = 12 024 = 24 012 Fiber Type Q = Single-mode Q Cable Length (meters) XXXX (specify length) 0010 = 10 meters 0010FT = 10 feet 0010FT Leg Diameter N = 900 μm End A 41 Inches length F1624 = 1.6 mm End A 24 inches length F1636 = 1.6 mm End A 36 inches length F1641 = 1.6 mm End A 41 inches length (F16XX required for 24 fiber) F2041 = 2.0 mm End A 41 inches length (Default 41 inches length) F2041 XXX Connector End B XXX = No connector Dielectric Cable Flexible Boot Armored Cable UV Resistant Jacket Gel-Filled Tube Optical Fiber Dielectric Water-Blocking Strength Members Rip Cords Corrugated Steel Armor Steel Wires Cable Components 90 °