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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS-REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.2 Design Criteria
4.3 Stranded Metallic Wires
4.4 Central Fiber Optical Unit
4.5 Optical Fiber
4.6 Color Coding
4.7 Composite OPGW
4.8 Markings

5.0 TESTS

6.0 PACKING REQUIREMENTS

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This SCECO-East Material Standard Specification (SMSS) specifies the minimum

technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing, and
performance of a composite overhead optical fiber-ground wire (OPGW) intended to
be used in the electrical system of the Saudi Consolidated Electric Company in the
Eastern Province (SCECO-East), Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS-REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the SCECO-
East General Specification No. 01-SMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for all
equipment/material", which shall be considered as an integral part of this SMSS.

This SMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SCECO-East Purchase Order or
Contract Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/material covered in this SMSS. In case of conflict, the
vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/material conforming to one group of
Industry Codes and Standards quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements
of this SMSS.

3.1 IEC 793-1 Generic Specification, Optical Fibers

3.2 IEC 794-1 Generic Specification, Optical Fiber Cables

3.3 IEC 1089 Round Wire Concentric Lay Overhead Electrical Standard
Conductors

3.4 IEC 1232 Aluminum Clad-Steel Wire for Electrical Purposes

3.5 ASTM B398M Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6201-T81 Wire

for Electrical Purposes

3.6 ASTM B415 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Aluminum-Clad Steel

Wire

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3.7 ASTM B416 Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Clad-
Steel Conductors

3.8 EIA 492A Generic Specification for Optical Waveguide Fibers

3.9 EIA 472A Sectional Specification for Fiber Optic Communication

Cables for Outside Aerial Use

3.10 ITU-T G.652 Characteristics of a Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable

3.11 IEEE 1138 Standard Construction of Composite Fiber Optic Overhead

Ground Wire (OPGW) for use on Electric Utility Power Lines

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The composite overhead optical fiber-ground wire shall be of

manufacturer's standard design but shall meet the requirements of this
Specification in all respects.

4.1.2 Manufacturer's drawings, as required by Section 8.0 of 01-SMSS-01,

shall show the outline of the composite overhead optical fiber-ground
wire together with all pertinent dimensions. Any variations in these
dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.

4.1.3 Sample of the proposed OPGW shall be provided for SCECO-East

evaluation.

4.2 Design Criteria

4.2.1 The maximum ambient temperature (50°C) shall be regarded as the

basic temperature with the service conditions specified in 01-SMSS-01.

4.2.2 The composite OPGW shall be designed in which the integral optical
fiber are used for transmission of optical signals, and in which the
metallic materials are used for conduction of surge currents attributed
to lightning and electrical faults.

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4.3 Stranded Metallic Wires

4.3.1 The type of stranded metallic wires shall be hard drawn aluminum-alloy
wire or aluminum-clad steel wire, or combination of both, for general
use for electrical purposes.

4.3.2 The rated breaking strength of the completed OPGW shall be taken as
90% of the sum of the rated breaking strength of the individual wire,
calculated from their nominal diameter and the approximate specified
minimum tensile strength. The central fiber optical unit shall not be
considered a load bearing tension member when determining the total
rated breaking strength of the composite OPGW.

4.3.3 The basic construction shall have bare concentric-lay stranded metallic
wires with the outer layer having left hand-lay and wound around the
metallic or non- metallic pipe or channeled rod. The stranded wires
may be of multiple layers with a combination of various metallic wires
within each layers. The direction of lay shall be reversed in successive
layers.

4.3.4 The preferred length of lay of the various layer of wires is 13.5 times
the outside diameter of that layer, but the length of lay shall not be less
than 10 nor more than 16 times this diameter.

4.3.5 Stranding shall be close to ensure no significant reduction in diameter

or compression on metallic or non-metallic channeled rod or spacer
when stressed to 10 percent of minimum rated tensile strength.

4.3.6 There shall be no joints of any kind made in the finished wires
composing the strand. There shall be no joints or splices in any length
of the completed OPGW. Electric welded butt joint are only permitted
to be made prior to start of cold drawing to final size.

4.3.7 All wires shall lie naturally in their true positions in the completed
composite OPGW. The wires shall be so stranded that when the
composite OPGW is cut at any point the individual wires can be readily
regrouped and then held in place by one hand.

4.3.8 When aluminum-alloy wires are used, the wires shall be made in
accordance with the requirements specified in ASTM B398M or IEC
1089.
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4.3.9 When aluminum-clad steel wires are used, the thickness of aluminum-
clad at any points shall not be less than ten (10) percent of the nominal
wire radius. The aluminum-clad shall be smooth, continuous and of
reasonably uniform thickness.

4.3.10 The base metal of aluminum-clad steel wires shall be steel made by the
open- hearth, basic-oxygen or electric-furnace process.

4.3.11 The steel wires shall be cladded uniformly and continuously with
aluminum conforming to the following impurity limits specified in
Table I below :

Table I
Metals Percentage (%)

Copper, max. 0.10

Iron, max. 0.50

4.4 Central Fiber Optical Unit

The central fiber optical unit shall be designed to encase and protect the optical
fibers from damage due to forces such as crushing, bending, twisting, tensile
stress and moisture.

The central fiber optical unit, including the outer stranded metallic wires, shall
protect the optical fibers from degradation due to vibration, wind loading, wide
temperature variations, lightning and fault currents as well as any other effects
that may produce hydrogen.

The central fiber optical unit may include a metallic or non-metallic tube,
and/or channeled rod or spacers, but is not limited to these designs:

4.4.1 Aluminum Tube

The central fiber optical unit may include an aluminum tube to house
the fibers. The aluminum tube may be fabricated as a seamless
extruded tube or seam welded tube.

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4.4.2 Channel Rod or Spacers

A metallic or non-metallic material may be used with channels or

grooves and formed into a helix to house the optical fibers. An outer
protective shield may be applied around the rod such as a metallic or
non-metallic or a helically-applied overlapping tape to provide an
additional mechanical and environmental barrier.

4.4.3 Filling Compound

If required, the interstices of the central fiber optical unit shall be filled
with a suitable compound to prohibit any moisture ingress from outside
or any water migration along the fiber optical unit. The filling
compound shall be non-toxic and dermatologically safe to exposed
skin. It shall be chemically and mechanically compatible with all the
components, non-nutritive to fungus, electrically non-conductive and
shall absorb and/or inhibit generation of hydrogen within the cable. The
filling compound shall be able to withstand normal service conditions
specified in 01-SMSS-01 and shall remain flexible (not to harden)
throughout the entire life of the fiber (20 years).

4.4.4 A structural (tension) member may be used to limit the stresses on the
fibers inside the central fiber optical unit. The structural member shall
be made of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) or equivalent.

4.4.5 The central fiber optical unit shall withstand maximum fault current as
specified in Data Schedule without degradation to the physical and
mechanical characteristics and properties of the fibers.

4.5 Optical Fiber

The Optical Fiber shall meet the requirements of Table II, unless otherwise
specified in Data Schedule.

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Table II

SINGLE MODE OPTICAL FIBER SPECIFICATIONS

Attenuation Maximum Zero

Type of Optical Loss per km Chromatic Dispersion Mode Field Diameter
Fiber (Maximum) Dispersion Wavelength (MFD)

Dispersion
Unshifted
Single Mode:

i) @ 1300 nm 0.45 dB/km Less than 3.5 ps/nm/ 1310 ± 10 Nominal value shall lie
Operating at 1300 nm km in 1285 nm to nm between the range of 9
Wavelength 1330 nm to 10 µm at 1300 nm
Operating Wavelength
with allowable + 5%
deviation from nominal
value.

ii) @1550 nm 0.25 dB/km Less than 20 ps/nm/ Nominal Value shall lie
Operating at 1550 nm km at 1550 nm between the range of 10
Wavelength to 11 µm at 1550 nm
Operating Wavelength
with allowable devia-
tion of + 10%.

4.5.1 The optical fiber shall be made of germanium doped silica glass or pure
silica glass.

4.5.2 The mode field eccentricity shall be less than 1 µm.

4.5.3 The cladding of the optical fiber shall be made of silica glass having
lower refractive index. The outside diameter of the cladded fiber shall
be 125 µm with tolerance of + 2.0 µm.

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4.5.4 The non-circularity of cladding surface shall be 2%, maximum.

4.5.5 The nominal total fiber coating diameter shall be in the range of 250 to
400 microns.

4.5.6 There shall be no joints or splices in any optical fiber in any reel length
of the complete optical cable.

4.5.7 Maximum optical loss variation at temperature range of -5°C to the

temperature reached during fault at worst environmental condition shall
not exceed +0.05 dB/km.

4.5.8 Optical fibers shall be free of material and manufacturing defects which
would prevent them from meeting the requirements of this
Specification.

4.5.9 Each group of fiber shall be enclosed in a loose buffer tube or wrapped
by a heat resistance tape in a helical fashion to provide mechanical and
environmental protection.

4.5.10 The buffer shall be easily removed. If special tools are recommended by
the manufacturer, this shall be provided.

4.6 Color Coding

4.6.1 The individual color and group color coding scheme of optical fibers
shall be as specified in Table III.

4.6.2 The scheme applies to optical fiber cable where fibers are physically
separated.

4.6.3 Fibers within a cable shall be grouped and each group shall contain six
fibers.

4.6.4 When a number of fibers form a group, the group shall be uniquely
identified.

4.6.5 All fibers within a group shall be discernible throughout the design life
of the optical fibers and uniquely color coded as shown in Table III.

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4.6.6 When groups are defined by means of tubes, binder tapes, ribbons,
threads, etc., such means shall be discernible and uniquely color coded
as shown in Table III.

Table III

INDIVIDUAL FIBER AND GROUP IDENTIFICATION

FIBER FIBER BASE GROUP BASE

CORE NO. COLOR COLOR

1. Blue
2. Yellow
3. Green Group # 1
4. Red "Brown"
5. Violet
6. White
7. Blue
8. Yellow
9. Green Group # 2
10. Red "Black"
11. Violet
12. White
13. Blue
14. Yellow
15. Green Group # 3
16. Red "Orange"
17. Violet
18. White
19. Blue
20. Yellow
21. Green Group # 4
22. Red "Gray"
23. Violet
24. White

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4.7 Composite OPGW

The composite OPGW shall have the following minimum dimensions and
ratings which are equivalent to the combined characteristics of stranded wires
and metallic or non-metallic channeled rod or pipe :

4.7.1 The composite OPGW shall not experience any optical or mechanical
degradation when subjected to minimum 60% of the OPGW ultimate
tensile strength (UTS).

4.7.2 The bending radius that can be applied without optical degradation
shall not exceed 500 mm.

4.7.3 The required diameter and characteristics of composite OPGW shall be

as specified in Table IV and other than that shall be specified in Data
Schedule.

Table IV

Max. Nominal Fault Current for

Diameter of Composite Min. Rated 0.30 Sec. at 50° C Max. Weight
OPGW Tensile Strength Initial Temperature of OPGW
(mm) (kN) (kA) (kg/m)

12.0* 70 13.0* 0.461*

16.0* 120 24.0* 0.847*

* For retrofitting projects, lower figures could be specified on case-to-case basis.

4.7.4 The required rating of the composite overhead optical fiber-ground wire
shall be as specified in Data Schedule.

4.7.5 The completed OPGW shall be free from imperfections not consistent
with good manufacturing practices.

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4.8 Markings

4.8.1 Each end of the composite OPGW in the reel shall have a non-
corroding tag identifying the following:

a) Type of stranded metallic wire

b) Size of stranded metallic wires
c) Cross-sectional area of the composite OPGW
d) Type of optical fiber
e) Number of optical fiber
f) Manufacturer's name or trademark
g) Year of manufacture.

4.8.2 Composite OPGW reels shall be marked in legible and indelible letters
providing the following particulars:

a) Manufacturer's name and country of origin

b) Year of manufacture
c) Size and material of stranded metallic wire/number and type of
optical fiber
d) Serial number
e) Length and weight of composite OPGW on reel
f) Gross weight
g) Dimensions of reel
h) Direction of rolling of reel
i) SCECO-East stock no./J.O. No./Contract No.
j) SCECO-East address and Purchase Order number
k) 10-SMSS-5, Rev. 3.

4.8.3 All markings shall appear on both sides of the reel. See Figure 1 for
reel marking location.

4.8.4 Composite OPGW reel identification shall include any additional

information as required by the SCECO-East shipping instructions.

5.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SCECO-East.

5.1 Composite OPGW Tests

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5.1.1 Type (Design) Tests

All type (design) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC, EIA/TIA, ASTM
and IEEE Standards shall be performed on the representative unit or on
the first unit of every new design or rating to be supplied to SCECO-
East.

In lieu of the actual type (design) tests, certified test reports of type
(design) tests performed on an identical unit may be submitted to
SCECO-East for review and approval during the bidding stage.

The type (design) tests are as follow :

a. Cable Cutoff Wavelength Tests

The cutoff wavelength of the cabled fiber, shall be less than l250
nm and shall be measured in accordance to EIA/TIA-455-170,
Cable Cutoff Wavelength of Single Mode Fiber by Transmitted
Power.

The cable sample shall be 20 m long with additional 1 m fiber

ends, each having one 76 mm loop to simulate the splice organizer.
(The total fiber length is 22 m including the two 1 m ends.)

b. Fluid Penetration Test

Water ingress tests for cables designed for water blocking shall be
performed in accordance with the requirements of EIA 455-82B,
Fluid Penetration Test for Fluid Blocked Fiber Optic Cable, in l m
cable sample.

No water shall leak through the open end of l m sample. If the first
sample fails, one additional l m sample, taken from a section of
cable adjacent to the first sample may be tested for acceptance.
Water leaks from second sample shall constitute failure.

c. Compound Flow (Drip) Test

A 0.3 m sample of OPGW shall be tested in accordance with

EIA/TIA 455-81A, Compound Flow (Drip) Test for Filled Fiber
Optic Cable.

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The sample shall be prepared per Method A of EIA/TIA-455-81A.
The filling and flooding compound shall not flow (drip or leak) at
65°C.

d. Short Circuit Tests

The maximum fault current shall pass through the 10 m cable

sample for at least 0.50 second fault duration while continuously
monitoring the optical attenuation of the test fibers from at least 2
minutes before to at least 5 minutes after each current pulse. The
testing ambient temperature shall be at least 50°C. Refer to Annex
A of IEEE Standard 1138 for further detail on the short circuit
tests.

An increase in measured optical attenuation greater than 1.0

dB/km at 1300 nm or 1550 nm for single-mode fibers shall
constitute failure. Birdcaging or breaking of the conductor strands
shall also constitute failure.

Dissection of the cable following the test should show no

distortion of any component of the cable, including the optical
fibers, buffer tubes and any metallic wire or other components.
Distortion of any kind that can be attributed to the test other than
test set up procedures or hardware shall constitute failure.

e. Aeolian Vibration Test

Aeolian vibration test shall be carried out on OPGW in accordance

with Annex B of IEEE Standard 1138.

Any significant damage to any component of the composite

OPGW, permanent or temporary increase in optical attenuation
greater than 1.0 dB/test fiber km at 1300nm or 1550nm for single-
mode fibers shall constitute failure.

f. Sheave Test

A sheave test shall be carried out in accordance with Annex. D of

IEEE 1138. Any significant damage to the OPGW cable or central
fiber optic unit at any points above deformation limits of 0.50 mm
shall constitute failure.

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A permanent increase in optical attenuation greater than 1.0 dB/km

at 1300 nm or 1550 nm for a single mode fibers shall constitute
failure.

g. Crush Test and Impact Test

A crush and an impact tests shall be performed in accordance with

EIA-455-25A and EIA-455-41.

A permanent or temporary increase in optical attenuation value

greater than 0.1 dB change in sample at 1300 nm or 1550 nm for
single-mode fibers shall constitute failure.

h. Creep Test

A creep test shall be performed on an OPGW sample

approximately 10 m long. The cable shall be terminated at each
end and a tension of at least 30% of UTS shall be applied for a
duration of at least 1000h.

The elongation of the composite OPGW versus time shall be

measured at suitable intervals and recorded. Elongation with time
shall be in accordance with the requirements specified in ASTM
B398M or ASTM B415. Any permanent or temporary increase in
optical attenuation greater than 0.2 dB/km at l300nm or l550nm
for single-more fibers shall constitute failure.

i. Stress-Strain Test

A Stress-Strain Tests shall be performed on cable sample in

accordance with Annex B.1 of IEEE Standard 1138.

Any visual damage to the conductor strands or permanent or

temporary increase in optical attenuation greater than 0.2 dB/km at
1300 nm or 1550 nm for single-mode fibers shall constitute failure.

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j. Temperature Cycling

Temperature cycling measurements shall be made in accordance

with EIA/TIA-455-3A, Procedure to Measure Temperature
Cycling Effects on Optical Fibers, Optical Cables, and Fiber Optic
Components, using a modified version of Test Condition B, -40°C
to +150°C, two cycles.

The change in attenuation between extreme operational

temperatures for unshifted single-mode fibers shall not be greater
than 0.2 dB/km. The attenuation change measurements shall be
made at 1310 nm and 1550 nm.

5.1.2 Routine (Production) Tests

All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant EIA or

equivalent ASTM Standards shall be performed on all units prior to
delivery to SCECO-East.

Tests for mechanical and physical properties of concentric-lay-stranded

metallic wires shall be made before stranding.

a. Tests for aluminum-alloy wires shall be as shown below.

1. All aluminum-alloy wires shall be capable of meeting the

bending properties in ASTM B398M after stranding.

2. The minimum tensile strengths shall not be less than 95% of the
tensile strengths specified for individual tests in table l of
ASTM B398M.

b. Tests for aluminum-clad steel wires shall be as shown below.

1. The aluminum-clad steel wire shall withstand without fracture

not less than 20 twists in a length equivalent to 100 times the
nominal diameter of the wire. The specimen shall be twisted by
rotating on the wires at a rate of approximately 15 twists per
minute in the same direction until fracture occurs.

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The aluminum-clad steel wires after twisting to destruction shall

not reveal any seams, pits, slivers or surface imperfections of
sufficient magnitude to indicate inherent defects in the wire.
Examination of the wire at the break shall show no separation of
the aluminum from the steel.

2. Other required tests shall be performed in accordance with

ASTM B415.

c. Tests for mechanical and physical properties of Central Fiber Optic

unit shall be made before assembly.

d. Rated Strength Tests on Completed OPGW.

The breaking strength of the completed OPGW shall not be less

than the specified rated breaking strength of the OPGW unless the
failure occurs in the gripping device. If the failure occurs in the
grip, the test value must not be less than 95% of the specified rated
breaking strength.

e. Optical Acceptance Tests

Attenuation test shall be performed on each fiber of each

individual reel in accordance with EIA/TIA 455-61, Measurement
of Cable Attenuation using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
(OTDR). Measurement shall be made from both directions and the
results shall be averaged. Attenuation loss values exceeding those
specified shall constitute failure.

5.2 Fiber Tests

5.2.1. Type (Design) Tests

All type (design) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC, EIA/TIA, ASTM
and IEEE Standards shall be performed on the representative unit or on
the first unit of every new design or rating to be supplied to SCECO-
East.

In lieu of the actual type (design) tests, certified test reports of type
(design) tests performed on an identical unit may be submitted to
SCECO-East for review and approval during the bidding stage.
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The type (design) tests are as follow :

a. Attenuation Variation with Wavelength

The measurement shall be made in accordance with EIA/TIA 455-

78A, Spectral Attenuation Cutback Measurement for Single-Mode
Optical Fibers. The spectral width of the source shall be less than
10 nm.

The attenuation coefficient of unshifted single-mode fibers for

wavelengths between 1285 and l300nm shall not exceed the
attenuation coefficient at l300 by more than 0.1 dB/km.

b. Attenuation with Bending

Attenuation with bending measurements shall be made in

accordance with EIA/TIA 455-62A, Optical Fiber Macro bend
Attenuation Measurements. The two attenuation with bending
requirements are measured by winding 100 turns of fiber on a
collapsible reel or removable mandrel of 75 mm ± 2 mm diameter
and by wrapping a single turn of fiber around a 32 ± 0.5 mm
diameter mandrel. Attenuation shall not exceed 0.5 dB at 1300 nm
or 1550 nm.

c. Temperature Cycling Test

Temperature cycling measurement shall be made in accordance

with EIA/TIA 455-3A, Procedure to Measure Temperature Cycling
Effects on Optical Fiber, Optical Cable, and Fiber Optic
Components, using Test Condition A, -40°C to + 150°C, 2 cycles.

The change in attenuation between extreme operational

temperatures for single-mode fibers shall not be greater than 0.05
dB/km at 1300nm and 1550nm.

d. Attenuation at the Water Peak

For unshifted single-mode fiber, the attenuation coefficient at the

water peak found within 1383 nm shall not exceed 3 dB/km. The
measurement shall be made using the same procedure described in
5.2.1.a.
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5.2.2 Routine (Production) Tests

All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant EIA or

equivalent ASTM Standards shall be performed on all units prior to
delivery to SCECO-East.

a. Attenuation Coefficient

Single-mode fiber attenuation measurements shall be made in

accordance with EIA/TIA 455-78A, Spectral Attenuation Cutback
Measurement for Single Mode Optical Attenuation Using an
OTDR. If OTDRs are used, measurements shall be made from both
directions and the results shall be averaged.

The attenuation coefficient for unshifted single-mode fiber shall be

0.45 dB/km or less at 1300 nm and 0.25 dB/km or less at 1550 nm
wavelength.

b. Fiber Point Defects

Attenuation uniformity shall be measured in accordance with

EIA/TIA 455-59, Measurement of Fiber Point Defects Using an
OTDR. Measurement shall be made bi-directionally and the
results shall be averaged.

The attenuation of the fiber shall be distributed uniformly

throughout its length such that there are no discontinuities in
excess of 0.1 dB for single- mode fiber.

c. Chromatic Dispersion

Dispersion measurements shall be made in accordance with

EIA/TIA 455-168A, Chromatic Dispersion Measurements of
Single-Mode Optical Fiber by Spectral Group Delay Measurement
in the Time Domain.

For dispersion-unshifted single-mode fibers refer to Table II.

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d. Mode Field Diameter

Mode field diameter shall be measured in accordance with EIA-

455-174, Mode Field Diameter of Single-Mode Optical Fiber by
Knife-Edge Scanning in the Far Field. The measurement
wavelength as a minimum shall be l310 + 20 nm for dispersion
unshifted single mode fibers.

The nominal mode field diameter (MFD) for dispersion-unshifted

single-mode fibers shall be in accordance with Table II.

e. Concentricity Error

Core-to-Clad Concentricity Error measurements shall be made in

accordance with EIA/TIA 455-45B, Microscopic Method for
Measuring Fiber Geometry of Optical Waveguide Fibers.

Concentricity error - The offset between the center of the core and
the center of the cladding shall be < 1.0 micron.

f. Cladding Diameter and Non circularity Error Measurements shall

be in accordance with EIA/TIA 455-45B.

Cladding Diameter - The cladding outside diameter shall be l25.0

microns ± 2.0 % microns.

Cladding Non circularity - The cladding non circularity shall be <

2%.

g. Coating Diameter

Coating diameter measurements shall be made in accordance with

EIA/TIA 455-55B, Method for Measuring the Coating Geometry
of Optical Fibers.

Coating Diameter - The nominal coating diameter for loose buffer

shall be 250 microns and the nominal coating diameter for tight
buffer shall be 250 - 400 microns.

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h. Fiber Tensile Proof Test

Individual fibers shall be proof tested in accordance with EIA/TIA

455-31B, Fiber Tensile Proof Test Method.

All fibers shall be subjected to a minimum proof stress of 0.35

GN/m² for one second equivalent by the fiber manufacturer (100%
testing).

5.3 Field Acceptance Testing

Upon receipt of the composite OPGW from the manufacturer, the purchaser
shall at his option, perform acceptance tests in order to verify that the optical
characteristics of the fiber meet the order requirements and to determine if
optical fibers have been damaged during shipment. The results of these tests
and the manufacturer's certified quality control information, which is attached
to each reel, shall be compared to the fiber requirements specified in the
purchase order.

The tests shall be performed and documented by the use of Optical Time
Domain Reflectometer (OTDR). The end of the cable shall be sealed after
completion of these tests in order to prevent entry of moisture into the optical
fiber. Tests shall be performed from both ends and results shall be averaged.

The following tests shall be performed in accordance with EIA/TIA-455:

5.3.1 Fiber Continuity

A continuity checks of each fiber may be made to determine if any fiber

is broken or any attenuation irregularities exist.

5.3.2 Attenuation

Total attenuation for the entire reel length and attenuation per kilometer
should be measured on each fiber. Attenuation uniformity shall meet
the requirements of Section 5.2.2.2.b.

5.3.3 Fiber Length

The fiber length may be measured using the OTDR. The index factor
to be used in this measurement should be furnished by the fiber

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manufacturer. A check should be made to verify received reel numbers
and lengths correspond to ordered quantities.

6.0 PACKING REQUIREMENTS

6.1 OPGW shall be tightly and uniformly wound onto reel(s) in layers. Reel
lengths may be "STANDARD LENGTHS" which are normally provided by a
manufacturer or "SPECIFIED LENGTHS" which are specified by the
purchaser. A tolerance of plus 2% and minus 0% shall be maintained for
"SPECIFIED LENGTHS" and "STANDARD LENGTHS".

6.2 Reels shall be either wooden non-returnable or steel returnable type which
conform to ANSI/AA 53-1981 or equal. Unless specified otherwise by the
purchaser, the manufacturer will determine the size and type reel which will
withstand normal shipping, handling, storage, and stringing operations without
damage to the OPGW.

6.3 The drum and inside flanges shall be such that damage will not occur to the
OPGW during shipping, handling, storage, and stringing. This may be
provided for by a layer of suitable material which is water resistant and will not
absorb moisture.

The outer layer of the OPGW shall be protected by a water resistance wrapping
over the exposed surface to prevent dirt and gritty material from coming in
contact with the OPGW during shipment and storage.

6.4 Reels shall have wooden lagging attached to the flanges unless specified
otherwise by the purchaser. Wood lagging should be similar to a Grade 3,
cured and dressed, 50 x 100 mm Southern Pine lumber or equal. Lagging
shall be attached to reels in such a manner where individual lagging strips will
remain in place during normal shipment, handling, and storage.

6.5 The outer end of the OPGW shall be fastened to the inner surface of the reel
flange a minimum of 25 mm below the wood lagging.

The cable end shall be securely fastened to prevent the cable from becoming
loose during shipment. A minimum of 4 meters of the inner end of the OPGW
shall be accessible for connection to optical measuring equipment without
removing wood lagging or outer layer of protection. This length of cable shall
be securely fastened and protected during shipment.

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6.6 A seal shall be applied to each end of the OPGW to prevent the entrance of
moisture into the optical fibers or the escape of filling compound during
shipment and storage. Two(2) extra seals shall be shipped with each reel and
should be accessible without removing lagging.

6.7 The manufacturer shall furnish at the time of shipment, a certified record of
final quality control measured values for each fiber on each reel. This
certification shall be attached to the outside flange of the reel in a weatherproof
package or submitted by the Vendor, separately.

6.8 Each reel shall be marked on the outside flange to indicate the direction the
reel should be rolled during shipment in order to prevent loosening of the cable
on the reel.

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

COMPOSITE OVERHEAD OPTICAL FIBER - GROUND WIRE (OPGW)

SCECO-East Inquiry No. Date :

SCECO-East Purchase Order No. Date :

or Contract No.

SCECO-East PTS No./Project Title with J. O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.3 Stranded Metallic Wires

Number of layers *

Inner layer:

Type of Metallic Wire *

Nominal Size of the Wire (mm) *

Thickness of aluminum-cladding (mm) *

Nominal diameter of the Wire (mm) *

Minimum breaking strength of the

Wire (kN) *

'A' - SCECO-EAST SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETERS

'B' - BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED
DATA/PARAMETERS
'C' - REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'
(*) - DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/
SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'.

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Nominal diameter of strand (mm) *

Direction of lay stranding *

Nominal length of lay (mm) *

Outer Layer:

Type of Metallic Wire *

Nominal Size of the Wire (mm) *

Thickness of Aluminum Coating (mm) *

Nominal Diameter of the Wire (mm) *

Minimum Breaking Strength of the

Wire (kN) *

Nominal Diameter of Strand (mm) *

Direction of Lay Stranding *

Nominal Length of Lay *

4.4 Central Fiber Optical Unit

Material Type *

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REFERENCE
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Tube: *
1. Thickness (mm) *

Channel Rod or Spacer (mm):

1. Diameter *
2. Number of Grooves
3. Thermo-resistant Tape *

Filling Compound Type/

Material *

Structural Member Material *

4.5 Optical Fiber

Type of optical fiber

Optical Fiber Operational

Wavelength 1300/1550 (nm)

Optical Fiber Material

1. Germanium Doped Silica

2. Glass/Pure Silica Glass

Optical Fiber Mode Field

Diameter (µm) *

Mode Field Eccentricity,

Maximum (µm) *

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Optical Fiber Cladding Material *

Optical Fiber Cladding Diameter (µm) *

Non-circularity of cladding, shall be

2% maximum (%) *

Optical Fiber Coating Material :

Primary Coat (mm) *

Secondary Coat (mm) *

Optical Fiber Coating Nominal

Wall Thickness :

Primary Coat (mm) *

Secondary Coat (mm) *

Optical Fiber Coating Diameter (mm) : *

Over Primary Coat (mm) *

Over Secondary Coat (mm) *

Optical Characteristics

Maximum Optical Attenuation at :

1300 Nanometer Wavelength (dB/km) *
1550 Nanometer Wavelength (dB/km) *

Maximum Chromatic Dispersion :

1330 nm (ps/nm/km) *
1550 nm (ps/ nm/km) *

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Cutoff wavelength (mm) *

Operational Characteristics :

Temperature Requirements
without optical degradation
Nominal Operating Temp. (°C) *

Maximum Temp. reached

at specified fault current condition
inside the optical unit(°C) *

Maximum temperature without

optical or mechanical degradation
for 1 second minimum (°C) *

Maximum Optical Loss Variation

at Temperature Range of -5°C to
+150°C (dB/km) *

4.6 Color Coding of each Fiber for Blue

for a group of six (6) fibers Yellow
(additional group of six (6) Green
fibers has the same sequence) Red
Violet
White
Color Coding group identification
Group #1 Brown
Group #2 Black
Group #3 Orange
Group #4 Gray

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4.7 Composite OPGW

Minimum tension that can be applied

on composite OPGW without optical
or mechanical degradation (kN) *

Minimum bending radius of

Composite OPGW (mm) *

Cross Sectional Area of Metallic

Part (mm²) *

Max. Nominal Diameter of

Composite OPGW (mm)

Min. Rated Tensile Strength(kN) *

Fault Current for 0.30 second at

50°C initial Conductor Temperature(kA) *

Max. Temperature attained

following a rated short circuit current
for 0.30 second fault duration :

a. Strand (°C) *
b. Optical Unit (°C) *
c. Resistance (Ω) *

Required length per reel (m)

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Total length required (km)

Are matched sets of cable reel

length required? (Yes/No)

If "YES", how many reels are

required per set?

Tolerance in cable length of

matched reel sets (m)

Length of composite OPGW

per reel (m)

Gross weight per reel (kg) *

Weight per unit length (kg/m) *

Sag and Tension Data : *

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8.0 DATA SCHEDULE

COMPOSITE OVERHEAD OPTICAL FIBER - GROUND WIRE (OPGW)

A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE SPECIFIED

BY SCECO-EAST

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR :

C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR :

Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Material Contractor

Name of the Company

Location and address

Name and Signature of

Authorized Representative
and Date

Official Seal/Stamp
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