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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-SMSS-14, Rev.1
SPECIFICATION
FOR
NON-METALLIC FIBER OPTIC CABLES
(NFOC)
APPROVED ON 1416 SHAWWAL 10 BY

ENGINEERING STANDARDS COMMITTEE
[11SMSS14:FSP:as]0799 PAGE NO. 1 of 30

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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 Optical Fiber
4.4 Color Coding
5.0 Completed NFOC
6.0 NFOC TYPE CONFIGURATIONS
7.0 TESTS
8.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING
9.0 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 non-metallic, communication fiber optic cables intended to be used in
the 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/ Materials", 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 Optical Fibers - Part 1 : Generic Specification
3.2 IEC 794-1 Optical Fiber Cables - Part 1 : Generic Specification
3.3 EIA 440A Fiber Optic Terminology
3.4 EIA/TIA 455 Standard Test Procedures for Fiber Optic Fibers, Cables,
Transducers, Sensors, Connecting and Terminating Devices,
and other Fiber Optic Components.

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3.5 EIA 472 Sectional Specification for Fiber Optic Communication

Cables for Underground and Buried Use.
3.6 ITU-TG.652 Characteristics of a Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cables
4.1 General
4.1.1 The Non-Metallic Fiber Optic cables (NFOC) shall meet or exceed the
requirements of this Specification in all respects.
4.1.2 Manufacturer's drawings, as required by Section 8.2 of 01-SMSS-01,

shall show the outline of the non-metallic fiber optic cable, together
with all pertinent dimensions. Any variations in these dimensions due
to manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.
4.1.3 Sample of the proposed NFOC 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 referenced in Section 4.0
of 01-SMSS-01.
4.2.2 The non-metallic fiber optic cables shall be strengthened, reinforced

and sheathed to offer protection, rendering it suitable for installation as
mentioned in Section 5.0.

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4.3 Optical Fiber
The Optical Fiber shall meet the requirement of Table I.
Table I
SINGLE MODE FIBER OPTIC SPECIFICATIONS

Type Of Optical Attenuation Maximum Zero
Cable Loss per km Chromatic Dispersion Mode Field Diameter
(Maximum) Dispersion Wavelength (MFD)
Dispersion
Unshifted Single
Mode
i) @ 1300 nm 0.45 dB/km Less than 3.5 ps/nm/ 1310 ± 10nm Nominal value shall lie
Operating at 1300 nm km in 1285 nm to 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 Wave-length
with allowable
deviation of + 10%.
4.3.1 The Optical Fiber shall be made of germanium doped silica glass or
pure silica glass.
4.3.2 The mode field eccentricity shall be less than 1 µm.
4.3.3 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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4.3.4 The non-circularity of cladding surface shall be 2%, maximum.
4.3.5 The nominal fiber coating diameter shall be in the range of 250 – 40
µm.
4.3.6 There shall be no joints or splices in any optical fiber in any reel
length of the complete optical cable.
4.3.7 Optical fibers shall be free of material and manufacturing defects

which would prevent them from meeting the requirements of this
Specification.
4.3.8 Each group of fiber may be enclosed in a loose buffer tube or may be
taped in a helical fashion to provide protection against mechanical
stresses and environmental effects.
4.3.9 The buffer shall be easily removed. If special tools are recommended
by the manufacturer; these shall be provided.
4.3.10 Maximum continuous operating temperature without optical

degradation shall be 70°C.
4.3.11 Maximum optical loss variation at temperature range of -5°C to

+80°C shall be ±0.05dB/km.
4.4 Color Coding
4.4.1 The individual color and group color coding scheme of optical fibers
shall be as specified in Table II.
4.4.2 The scheme applies to optical fiber cable where fibers are physically
separated.
4.4.3 Optical fibers within a cable shall be grouped and each group shall
contain six fibers.
4.4.4 When a number of optical fibers form a group, the group shall be
uniquely identified.

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4.4.5 All fibers within a group shall be discernible throughout the design
life of the optical fibers and uniquely color coded as shown in Table
II.
4.4.6 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 II.
Table II
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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5.0 Complete NFOC
The complete NFOC shall have the following minimum dimensions and ratings :
5.1 The fiber optic cable shall be able to withstand a compressive stress specified
in Data Schedule without mechanical or optical degradation.
5.2 The tensile strength of the fiber optic cable shall be such that the nominal
pulling tension specified in Data Schedule cause no temporary or permanent
optical degradation and cable damage.
5.3 The minimum bending radius of cable that can be applied without temporary or
permanent optical degradation shall not exceed 200 mm radius.
5.4 The types of Non-metallic Fiber Optic Cables are the following:
5.4.1 Non-Metallic Self-Supporting (Overhead)

5.4.2 Non-Metallic Direct Buried (Underground)
5.4.3 Non-Metallic Duct (Underground)
5.4.4 Non-Metallic Indoor
6.0 NFOC TYPE CONFIGURATIONS
6.1 Non-Metallic Self-Supporting (Overhead) - Type A
6.1.1 The Non-Metallic Self-Supporting Optical Cable, Type A shall consist

of the following:
a. Optical Fiber - Characteristics per Data Schedule

b. Fiber Tube or Slotted Core
c. Fiber Optic Cable jacket/sheath
d. Messenger (suspension) support
e. Messenger inner sheath
f. Connection of the NFOC and the messenger support.
g. Details on other parameters as per Data Schedule
6.1.2 Strength members shall be an integral part of the cable assembly but are
not considered part of the messenger support component.

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6.1.3 The messenger support shall be made of non-metallic material. The

sheath of fiber optic cable and messenger support shall be made of
medium density polyethylene material or equivalent.
6.1.4 The connection material between messenger support and non-metallic

fiber optic cable shall be made of high density polyethylene or
equivalent.
6.1.5 The wrapping tape shall be dielectric material. The wrapping tape may
be used as a heat barrier to prevent deformation and contain the inner
core.
6.1.6 Filling gel shall be applied to the core wrap so that voids or air spaces
are eliminated between the core and the inner side of the slot.
6.1.7 Number of optical fibers shall be specified in Data Schedule.
6.2 Non-Metallic Self-Supporting (Overhead) Type B
6.2.1 The Non-Metallic Self-Supporting Optical Cable, Type B shall consists

of the following :
a. Optical Fiber -Characteristics per Data Schedule

b. FRP Strength Member
c. Fiber Tube or Slotted Core
d. Kevlar Yarn Reinforcing
e. Polyethylene Sheath (Inner)
f. Polyethylene Sheath (Outer)
g. Details on other parameters shall be per Data Schedule.
The Non-Metallic Self-Supporting Optical Cable, Type B shall not be

filled with filling gel.
6.3 Non-Metallic Direct Buried/Underground
This type of fiber optic cable shall be used for direct buried applications.
6.3.1 Optical Fiber-Characteristics per Data Schedule

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6.3.2 FRP Strength member
6.3.3 Fiber Tube or Slotted Core
a. The inner (first) sheath surrounding the tube or core shall be made
of medium density polyethylene (MDPE)
b. The outer (second) sheath shall be made of medium or high density

polyethylene (MDPE/HDPE) shall be per Data Schedule.
6.4 Non-Metallic Duct Type
This type of fiber optic cable shall be used for duct applications.
6.4.1 Optical Fiber - Characteristics per Data Schedule
a. An outer sheath made of medium or high density polyethylene

shall be applied to the cable core.
b. For all other characteristics shall be per Data Schedule.
6.5 Non-Metallic Indoor Fiber Optic Cable
This type of fiber optic cable shall be used for indoor applications.
6.5.1 Optical Fiber - Characteristics per Data Schedule
a. An outer sheath made of medium or high density polyethylene

shall be applied to the cable core
b. For all other Characteristics shall be per Data Schedule

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7.0 TESTS
All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SCECO-East.
7.1 Complete NFOC Tests
7.1.1 Type (Design) Tests
All type (design) tests prescribed in the relevant EIA/TIA or equivalent

IEC Standard 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 cut-off 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.
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
(one)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.

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c. Compound Flow (Drip) Test
A 0.3 m sample of NFOC shall be tested in accordance with

EIA/TIA-455-81A, Compound Flow (Drip) Test for Filled Fiber
Optic Cable. 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. Vibration Test
Vibration test shall be carried out in accordance with EIA-455-

11A, Vibration Test Procedure for Fiber Optic Cables.
Any significant damage to any component of the composite

NFOC, permanent or temporary increase in optical attenuation
greater than 1.0 dB/km at 1300 nm or 1550 nm for single-mode
fibers shall constitute failure.
e. 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.
f. Creep Test
A creep test shall be performed on the cable 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. Any permanent or temporary increase in optical attenuation
greater than 0.2 dB/km at l300 nm or l550 nm for single-mode
fibers shall constitute failure.

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g. Tensile Loading and Bending Test
Tensile Loading and Bending Tests shall be performed on cable

sample in accordance with EIA/TIA-455-33A.
Any visual damage to the conductor strands or permanent or

temporary increase in optical attenuation greater than 0.2 dB/km at
1310 nm or 1550 nm for single-mode fibers shall constitute failure.
7.1.2 Routine (Production) Tests
All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant EIA/TIA or

equivalent IEC Standards shall be performed on all units prior to
delivery to SCECO-East.
Tests for mechanical and physical properties of messenger support or

strength member shall be made before assembly.
a. Rated Strength Tests on Completed NFOC.
The breaking strength of the completed NFOC shall not be less

than the specified rated breaking strength of the NFOC 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.
b. 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.
c. Micro-Bending
Micro-bending measurement shall be made in accordance with

EIA-455-68 Procedure.

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7.2 Fiber Tests
7.2.1 Type (Design) Tests
All type (design) tests prescribed in the relevant EIA/TIA or equivalent

IEC 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. 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 l300 nm 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.

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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 1300 nm and 1550 nm.
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.
7.2.2 Routine (Production) Tests
All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant EIA/TIA 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.

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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 I.
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 I.
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 Wave guide Fibers.
Concentricity error - The offset betweenthe center of the core and

the center of the cladding shall be < 1.0 micron.

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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.
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).
7.3 Field Acceptance Testing
Upon receipt of the NFOC 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.

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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:
7.3.1 Fiber Continuity
A continuity checks of each fiber may be made to determine if any fiber

is broken or any attenuation irregularities exist.
7.3.2 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 7.2.2.b.
7.3.3 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
manufacturer. A check should be made to verify received reel numbers
and lengths correspond to ordered quantities.
8.0 PACKING REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the applicable items of 01-SMSS-01, the following Packing and

Shipping instructions are applicable:
8.1 The NFOC ends shall be sealed with a waterproof, heat shrinkable plastic or
elastomeric end cap with adhesive type sealing compound. NFOC ends shall
be properly secured to the reel.
8.2 The NFOC shall be delivered without splices, on standard sized non-returnable
wood drums properly packed and lagged externally to prevent the cable from
possible damage during transportation. Wood lagging shall be used and have a
minimum thickness of 25 mm.

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8.3 For all NFOC purchases, the standard order length shall be 2000 meters. For
NFOC intended for Turnkey Projects, the order length shall be as specified in
Data Schedule.
8.4 Reel Markings
8.4.1 NFOC reels/drums shall be marked in legible and indelible letters

giving the following particulars :
a. Number of Optical Fiber
b. Non-Metallic Fiber Optic Cable Description
c. Length and Weight of NFOC on Reel
d. Gross Weight
e. Dimensions of Reel
f. Manufacturer's Name and Country of Origin
g. SCECO-East Purchase Order Number/Contract Number
h. Serial Number of Reel
i. SCECO-East Stock Number in 10 cm high bold numerals
j. Direction of Rolling of Reel
k. 11-SMSS-14, Rev. 1
8.4.2 All markings shall appear on both sides of the reel. Reel marking
locations shall be shown in Figure 1.
8.4.3 NFOC reel identification shall include any additional information as

required by the SCECO-East shipping instructions.

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9.0 DATA SCHEDULE
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'
4.3 Optical Fiber :
Optical Fiber Core Material
Cladding Material
Diameter of Cladding, Nominal (µm) *
Primary Coating Material *
Diameter of Primary Coating (µm) *
Secondary Coating Material
Coating shall be easily removed

without damage to the fibers *
'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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9.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Buffer shall not need a shrink back

tubing once installed in a closure box *
Diameter of Secondary Coating (µm)
Total Number of Optical Fibers
Optical Fiber Characteristics :
Attenuation Loss:
at 1310 nm (dB/km) *
at 1550 nm (dB/km) *
Maximum Chromatic Dispersion:
at 1285 - 1330 nm (ps/nm/km) *
at 1550 nm (ps/nm/km) *
Cut-off Wavelength at 1310 nm (nm) *
Mode Field Diameter (µm) *
Mode Field Concentricity Error *
Cladding Non-Circularity *

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9.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Maximum Continuous operating

temperature without optical degradation
°C *
Maximum optical loss variation at

temperature range of 0°C to + 80°C
(dB/km) *
4.4 Color Coding
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
6.1 Non-metallic Self-Supporting Fiber Optic Cables, Type A (Overhead)
Messenger Support Diameter (mm) *
Messenger Sheath Material *
Messenger Sheath Thickness (mm) *
Connection Material *

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9.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Connection Size (mm) *
Central Strength Member Diameter (mm) *
Tube or Core Material *
Tube or Core Diameter (mm) *
Filling compound *
Wrapping Tape *
Inner Sheet Material *
Inner Sheath Thickness (mm) *
Inner Sheath Diameter (mm) *
Cable Weight (kg/km) *
Tensile Strength (kN) *
Compression (mm) *
Minimum Bending Radius during :
Installation (mm) *
Operation (mm) *

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9.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Temperature during:
(Storage & Transport.) °C *
Operation °C *
Maximum Span Length (m) *
Maximum Allowable Pulling Tension (kN) *
6.2 Non-Metallic Self-Supporting Fiber Optic Cables, Type B (Overhead)
Strength Member (Material) (Kevlar) *
Strength Member (FRP) & Kevlar (mm) *
Yarn Reinforcing Diameter (mm) *
Tube or Core Material
Filling Compound Material *
Cable Sheath - Material *
Cable Sheath - Thickness (mm) *
Cable Overall/Diameter (mm) *

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9.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Minimum Bending Radius during: *
Under no Tension (mm) *
Under Tension (mm) *
Maximum Span Length (m) *
Maximum Allowable Pulling Tension (kN) *
6.3 Non-Metallic Direct Buried Fiber Optic Cable:
Filling Compound *
Wrapping Tape *
Inner Sheath Material *
Outer Sheath Material *
Outer Sheath Diameter (mm) *

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9.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Cable Weight (Kg/km) *
Tensile Strength (N) *
Compression (mm) *
Minimum Bending Radius (mm) *
Temperature during:
Trans. & Storage (°C) *
Operation (°C) *
6.4 Non-Metallic Duct Type Fiber Optic Cable
Filling Compound *
Wrapping Tape *
Inner Sheath Material *

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9.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Min. Bending Radius during:
(Installation) (mm) *
(Operation) (mm) *
Temperature during:
Trans. & Storage (°C) *
Operation (°C) *
Tensile Strength (N) *
6.5 Non-Metallic Indoor Fiber Optic Cable:
Fiber Optical Properties as stated in *
Central Strength Member Material *
Tube or Core Material *
Wrapping Tape *
Sheath Material *
Sheath Diameter (mm) *

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9.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Tensile Strength (kg) *
Compression (N/mm) *
Minimum Bending Radius during:
(Installation) (mm) *
(Operation) (mm) *
Operating Temperature (°C) *

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9.0 DATA SCHEDULE
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
of the Company

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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-SMSS-14, Rev.1

NON-METALLIC FIBER OPTIC CABLES

APPROVED ON 1416 SHAWWAL 10 BY

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2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

5.0 Completed NFOC

6.0 NFOC TYPE CONFIGURATIONS

8.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

9.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-SMSS-14, Rev.1

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

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

3.1 IEC 793-1 Optical Fibers - Part 1 : Generic Specification

3.2 IEC 794-1 Optical Fiber Cables - Part 1 : Generic Specification

3.3 EIA 440A Fiber Optic Terminology

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3.5 EIA 472 Sectional Specification for Fiber Optic Communication

3.6 ITU-TG.652 Characteristics of a Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cables

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1.2 Manufacturer's drawings, as required by Section 8.2 of 01-SMSS-01,

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

4.2 Design Criteria

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

4.2.2 The non-metallic fiber optic cables shall be strengthened, reinforced

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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-SMSS-14, Rev.1

The Optical Fiber shall meet the requirement of Table I.

SINGLE MODE FIBER OPTIC SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

4.3.7 Optical fibers shall be free of material and manufacturing defects

4.3.10 Maximum continuous operating temperature without optical

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

4.4 Color Coding

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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-SMSS-14, Rev.1

INDIVIDUAL FIBER AND GROUP IDENTIFICATION

FIBER FIBER BASE GROUP BASE

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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-SMSS-14, Rev.1

5.4.1 Non-Metallic Self-Supporting (Overhead)

6.0 NFOC TYPE CONFIGURATIONS

6.1 Non-Metallic Self-Supporting (Overhead) - Type A

6.1.1 The Non-Metallic Self-Supporting Optical Cable, Type A shall consist

a. Optical Fiber - Characteristics per Data Schedule

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6.1.3 The messenger support shall be made of non-metallic material. The

6.1.4 The connection material between messenger support and non-metallic

6.1.7 Number of optical fibers shall be specified in Data Schedule.

6.2 Non-Metallic Self-Supporting (Overhead) Type B

6.2.1 The Non-Metallic Self-Supporting Optical Cable, Type B shall consists

a. Optical Fiber -Characteristics per Data Schedule

The Non-Metallic Self-Supporting Optical Cable, Type B shall not be