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1 Air Core Cables 1-8

Air Core Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PE-22 AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2003 . . . . . . . 2
Figure 8 Air Core Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PE-38 AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2003-F8 . . . . . 3
Air Core ALPETH Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type BH*A & BK*A . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2101 . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 8 Air Core ALPETH Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type BH*S & BK*S . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2102 . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 8 Air Core ALPETH-GP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type BH*P & BK*P . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2108 . . . . . . . 6
Air Core Bonded PASP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type BH*H & BK*H . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2107 . . . . . . . . 7
Air Core Foam Skin Bonded STALPETH Cable . . . . . . Bell Type DC*Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2106 . . . . . . . 8
2 Filled Core Cables 9-17
Filled Solid Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDUP (RUS) PE-39 AL . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2002 . . . . . . 10
Filled Solid 5-Mil Copper Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDUP (RUS) PE-39 CU . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2002 . . . . . . 11
Filled Solid Copper-Bearing Gopher-Resistant Cable . RDUP (RUS) PE-39 GR . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2002 . . . . . . 12
Filled Foam Skin Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDUP (RUS) PE-89 AL . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2007 . . . . . . . 13
Filled Foam Skin CACSP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDUP (RUS) PE-89 CACSP . . . . . . Spec. 2007 . . . . . . . 14
Filled Foam Skin ALPETH Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type AN*A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2111 . . . . . . . 15
Filled Foam Skin ASP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type AN*W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2100 . . . . . . . 16
Filled Foam Skin “S” Screened ASP Cable . . . . . . . . . Bell Type KN*W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2109-F . . . . . 17
3 Wire Products 18-26
Glass Supported Drop Wire 2, 3 and 6 Pair . . . . . . . . . Bell Type and RDUP (RUS) . . . . . . Spec. 4292-4294 . . 19
Drop Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type and RDUP (RUS) PE-7 . . Spec. 4295 . . . . . . . 20
C Rural Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 4283 . . . . . . . 20
Ground Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2621/2622 . . 21
Multiple Pair Aerial Service Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 4298 . . . . . . . 22
Buried Service Wire - Gopher-Resistant . . . . . . . . . . . RDUP (RUS) PE-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 4284 . . . . . . . 23
Buried Service Wire - Aluminum Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . ICEA S-86-634 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 4287 . . . . . . . 24
Buried Service Wire - Gopher-Resistant . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 3503 . . . . . . 25
Buried Service Wire - Bronze or CCS Shield . . . . . . . . Bell Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 3502 . . . . . . . 26
4 Technical Information 27-36
Local Distribution Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
Color Code Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-34
Part Number Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36
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Telecommunications

Air Core Cables 1

Plastic insulated Air Core Cables The temperature range that Index Page
provide a broad range of pair Telecommunications cable can
sizes for the distribution of withstand is: Air Core Cable
telecommunication signals for For storage and operation: PE-22 AL
outside use. These cables can be -45˚C to 80˚C Spec. 2003 2
installed in underground ducts or -49˚F to 176˚F
strung between poles, lashed to a For installation: Figure 8 Air Core Cable
steel messenger or equipped with a -30˚C to 60˚C
PE-38 AL
built-in messenger wire. -22˚F to 140˚F
Spec. 2003-F8 3
An industry-standard coIor-coding All cables are equipped with
system provides full identification surface-printed identification and Air Core ALPETH Cable
of every pair through the use of 10 sequential footage markings. Bell System Type BH*A & BK*A
different insulating coIors and non- Spec. 2101 4
hygroscopic unit binders. The cable design for 19, 22 and 24
AWG sizes has the transmission Figure 8 Air Core
Different optional sheath designs performance capability of 100, ALPETH Cable
provide electrical shielding Category 3 Backbone UTP Cables Bell System Type BH*S & BK*S
necessary for proper grounding specified in TIA/EIA 568-C. Spec. 2102 5
and mechanical protection
against rodents and other physical Our Telecommunications cable
damage. A black, weather-resistant constructions contain no halogens Figure 8 Air Core
polyethylene jacket is used on all (chlorine, fluorine, bromine or ALPETH-GP Cable
constructions for protection against iodine), which means they are less Bell System Type BH*P & BK*P
long-term outdoor exposure. toxic and more environmentally Spec. 2108 6
friendly. Look for the 17 FREE™
logo. Air Core Bonded PASP Cable
Bell System Type BH*H & BK*H
General Cable Air Core Cables are Spec. 2107 7
all proudly made in the U.S.A.
Air Core Foam Skin
Bonded STALPETH Cable
Bell System Type DC*Z
Spec. 2106 8

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Air Core Cable Spec. 2003

PE-22 AL

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color-coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards
Twisted Pairs: Nominal Cable Data
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
a single group 7527757 6 19 0.49 102 5000
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
each group having a color-coded unit binder
7527765 12 19 0.62 168 5000

Core Wrap: 7527781 25 19 0.79 310 5000

• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
7527005 6 22 0.40 65 5000
longitudinally with an overlap
Sheath: 7527013 12 22 0.49 102 5000

Aluminum Shield: 7527021 25 22 0.63 174 5000

• Corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.008" aluminum
tape applied longitudinally with an overlap
7527039 50 22 0.90 308 5000

Jacket: 7527112 6 24 0.37 51 5000

• Black, linear low density polyethylene
7527120 12 24 0.43 74 5000
Application(s):
• For aerial installation by attachment to a support 7527138 25 24 0.54 122 5000
strand
• For underground installation when placed in a
7527146 50 24 0.67 209 5000
duct (pressurization is recommended) 7527161 100 24 0.88 385 5000
Compliances:
• Formerly RDUP (RUS) Specification PE-22
7527187 200 24 1.18 720 2500
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10) 7527195 300 24 1.40 1060 2500
• ANSI/ICEA S-85-625-2007
Packaging: 7527203 400 24 1.60 1375 2500
• Standard lengths are shipped on non-returnable Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon request

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Figure 8 Air Core Cable Spec. 2003-F8

PE-38 AL

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22
and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
Nominal Cable Data accordance with telephone industry standards

CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD

Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
Core Assembly:
2012020 6 19 0.96 x 0.49 229 5000 • 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
2012010 6 22 0.87 x 0.40 234 5000 a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
2012011 12 22 0.96 x 0.49 259 5000 each group having a color-coded unit binder

2012000 25 22 1.08 x 0.61 339 5000 Core Wrap:

• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
2012001 50 22 1.28 x 0.81 466 5000 longitudinally with an overlap

2012015 6 24 0.84 x 0.37 221 5000 Figure 8 Sheath:

Aluminum Shield:
2012016 12 24 0.90 x 0.43 242 5000 • Corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.008" aluminum
2012004 25 24 1.01 x 0.54 280 5000 tape applied longitudinally with an overlap
Support Messenger:
2012005 50 24 1.14 x 0.67 376 5000 • A 1/4", 7 strand, extra high strength galvanized
2012006 100 24 1.37 x 0.90 535 5000 steel wire, fully flooded for corrosion protection

Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene is jacketed
in an integral extrusion with the shielded core
and support messenger to form a “Figure 8”
configuration
Application(s):
• Intended for aerial installation
Compliances:
• Formerly RDUP (RUS) Specification PE-38
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
• ANSI/ICEA S-85-625-2007
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on non-returnable
wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon request

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Air Core Cables Telecommunications

Air Core ALPETH Cable Spec. 2101

BELL SYSTEM TYPE  BHBA (19 AWG) BKMA (24 AWG)
BHAA (22 AWG) BKTA (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
InsuIation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards Nominal Cable Data
Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in 7506975 50 19 1.10 582 3000
a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7506983 100 19 1.50 1080 3000
each group having a color-coded unit binder 7506991 200 19 1.90 2087 1000
• 1200 pairs and larger are mirror image color code
Core Wrap: 7510506 300 19 2.40 3099 1000
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied 7506876 25 22 0.61 169 5000
Iongitudinally with an overlap
ALPETH Sheath: 7506884 50 22 0.79 305 3000

Aluminum Shield: 7506892 100 22 1.10 577 5000

• Corrugated 0.008" aluminum tape applied
Iongitudinally with an overlap
6968770 200 22 1.50 1086 4000

Jacket: 7506900 300 22 1.70 1584 2500

• Black, linear low density polyethylene
6968762 400 22 1.90 2101 2500
Application(s):
• Intended for aerial installation by attachment to a 6987275 600 22 2.30 3140 1000
support strand
6937817 900 22 2.80 4648 700
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-421-CORE 7506918 25 24 0.55 124 5000
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
7506926 50 24 0.65 208 10000
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel 6937064 100 24 0.86 378 3000
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when
requested
6964803 200 24 1.10 716 6000
• Non-standard packaging is also available 6964811 300 24 1.40 1034 5000
6964795 400 24 1.50 1350 4000
6964787 600 24 1.78 2037 1000
6983381 900 24 2.20 2982 1600
6937833 1200 24 2.50 3962 1000
7506777 1500 24 2.77 4894 800
6937841 1800 24 3.10 5889 800
7503485 400 26 1.30 886 2500
6987218 600 26 1.50 1317 3300
7508252 900 26 1.80 1934 2200
6937858 1200 26 2.05 2540 1000
6937866 1500 26 2.30 3155 1000
7506785 1800 26 2.50 3756 1000
6937767 2100 26 2.70 4382 1000
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.

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Figure 8 Air Core ALPETH Cable Spec. 2102

BELL SYSTEM TYPE  BHBS (19 AWG) BKMS (24 AWG)
BHAS (22 AWG) BKTS (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
Nominal Cable Data accordance with telephone industry standards
Twisted Pairs:
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD • Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
Core Assembly:
7516461 25 19 1.36 x 0.86 477 5000 • 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
a single group
7516479 50 19 1.61 x 1.11 746 2500
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7516487 25 22 1.20 x 0.70 342 5000 each group having a color-coded unit binder

7516495 50 22 1.35 x 0.85 480 5000 Core Wrap:

• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
7517261 100 22 1.56 x 1.06 748 5000 longitudinally with an overlap

7517279 25 24 1.12 x 0.62 287 10000 Figure 8 Alpeth Sheath:

Aluminum Shield:
7517287 50 24 1.23 x 0.73 380 10000 • Corrugated 0.008" aluminum tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
7517303 100 24 1.42 x 0.92 556 5000
Support Messenger:
7517329 200 24 1.66 x 1.16 884 5000 • A 1/4", 7 strand, extra high strength galvanized
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. steel wire, fully flooded for corrosion protection
Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene is jacketed
in an integral extrusion with the shielded core
and support messenger to form a “Figure 8”
configuration
AppIication(s):
• Intended for aerial installation
CompIiances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification
GR-421-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when
requested
• Non-standard packaging is also available

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Figure 8 Air Core ALPETH-GP Cable Spec. 2108

Bell System Type  BHBP (19 AWG) BKMP (24 AWG)
BHAP (22 AWG) BKTP (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards Nominal Cable Data
Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in 7517394 25 19 1.63 x 1.13 675 5000
a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7517410 25 22 1.38 x 0.88 497 5000
each group having a color-coded unit binder 7517428 50 22 1.56 x 1.06 664 5000
Core Wrap: 7517444 100 22 1.84 x 1.34 971 2500
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap 7517451 25 24 1.33 x 0.83 433 5000
Figure 8 ALPETH-GP Sheath: 7517469 50 24 1.45 x 0.95 547 5000
Aluminum Shield: 7517485 100 24 1.63 x 1.13 758 5000
• Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap 7517501 200 24 1.90 x 1.40 1129 2500
First Jacket: Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
• Black, linear low density polyethylene jacket over
the aluminum tape
Steel Tape:
• Corrugated, 0.006" steel tape flooded on both
sides applied longitudinally over the first jacket
with an overlap
Support Messenger:
• A 1/4", 7 strand, extra high strength galvanized
steel wire, fully flooded for corrosion protection
Outer Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene is applied
in an integral extrusion over the steel tape
and support messenger to form a “Figure 8”
configuration
Application(s):
• Intended for aerial installation where additional
mechanical protection is required
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-421-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when
requested
• Non-standard packaging is also available

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Telecommunications Air Core Cables

Air Core Bonded PASP Cable Spec. 2107

Bell System Type  BHBH (19 AWG) BKMH (24 AWG)
BHAH (22 AWG) BKTH (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
Nominal Cable Data accordance with telephone industry standards
Twisted Pairs:
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD • Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
Core Assembly:
7502180 25 19 0.98 440 5000 • 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
a single group
7502198 50 19 1.21 750 3000
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7502214 100 19 1.62 1365 3000 each group having a color-coded unit binder
• 1200 pairs and larger are mirror image color code
7502230 200 19 2.10 2475 1000
Core Wrap:
7502248 300 19 2.59 3530 1000 • Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
7503543 25 22 0.76 280 5000
Bonded PASP Sheath:
7503550 50 22 0.96 445 3000 Inner Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene jacket over
7503576 100 22 1.20 750 3000
the core wrap
7503592 200 22 1.60 1360 4000 Aluminum Shield:
• Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied
7503600 300 22 1.80 1893 1000
longitudinally
7503618 400 22 2.10 2490 2000 Steel Shield:
• Corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.006" steel tape
7503626 600 22 2.50 3582 1500
applied longitudinally over the aluminum tape with
7503634 900 22 3.00 5265 700 an overlap

7503659 25 24 0.68 220 10000 Outer Jacket:

• Black, linear low density polyethylene jacket
7503667 50 24 0.81 325 10000 bonded to the coated steel

7503683 100 24 1.00 530 10000 Application(s):

• Intended for pressurized direct buried installation
7503709 200 24 1.30 900 5000 in situations in which resistance to lightning and
mechanical damage is required
7503717 300 24 1.50 1270 2500
Compliances:
7503725 400 24 1.68 1635 2500 • Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-421-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
7502073 600 24 2.00 2339 2000
Packaging:
7502040 900 24 2.40 3424 1600 • Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when
7502081 1200 24 2.70 4418 900 requested
• Non-standard packaging is also available
7502065 1500 24 3.02 5422 900
7502057 1800 24 3.30 6580 800
7503816 400 26 1.40 1110 2500
7502024 600 26 1.70 1554 3300
7502032 900 26 2.05 2237 2200
7502099 1200 26 2.30 2923 1000
7503824 1500 26 2.51 3556 1000
7503832 1800 26 2.68 4205 1000
7503840 2100 26 2.83 4827 900
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.

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Air Core Foam Skin Bonded STALPETH Cable Spec. 2106

Bell System Type  DCAZ (22 AWG) DCTZ (26 AWG)
DCMZ (24 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 22, 24 and 26 AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin
skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
industry standards
Twisted Pairs: Nominal Cable Data
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 3600 pairs and less: made up of 100 pair super-
units consisting of four (4) 25 pair sub-units 2010083 900 22 2.50 4505 1000
• 4200 pair design: made up of 300 pair super-units
consisting of twelve (12) 25 pair sub-units 2010084 1200 22 2.95 5948 1000
• Each group is individually identifiable by color-
coded unit binders
2010078 600 24 1.70 2022 1000
• All sizes are mirror image color code 2010079 900 24 2.10 2960 1000
Core Wrap:
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
7516438 1200 24 2.35 3881 1000
longitudinally with an overlap 7510712 1500 24 2.60 4795 1000
Bonded STALPETH Sheath:
7502008 1800 24 2.80 5698 1000
Aluminum Shield:
• Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied 7502107 2100 24 2.98 6583 1000
longitudinally
7510720 2400 24 3.21 7502 1000
Steel Shield:
• Corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.006" steel tape 2010080 600 26 1.44 1342 1000
applied longitudinally over the aluminum tape with
an overlap
7512510 900 26 1.70 1937 1000

Outer Jacket: 6987374 1200 26 1.90 2524 1000

• Black, linear low density polyethylene jacket
bonded to the coated steel
7513351 1500 26 2.10 3116 2000

Application(s): 6987382 1800 26 2.30 3687 1000

• Intended for pressurized urban underground duct
installation
7513252 2100 26 2.44 4263 1000
• Designed for large pair-count subscriber-serving 6987390 2400 26 2.63 4832 1000
cables leaving Central Offices where duct
congestion is a prime concern 2010081 2700 26 2.70 5409 1000
Compliances: 6987408 3000 26 2.85 5978 1000
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-421-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10) 6987416 3600 26 3.15 7116 1000
Packaging: 6987424 4200 26 3.30 8246 1000
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
requested
• Non-standard packaging is also available

8
Telecommunications

Filled Core Cables 2

Plastic insulated Filled Core The temperature range that Index Page
Cables provide a broad range of Telecommunications cable can
pair sizes for the distribution of withstand is: Filled Solid Cable
telecommunication signals for For storage and operation: RDUP (RUS) PE-39 AL
outside use. These cables can be -45˚C to 80˚C Spec. 2002 10
installed in underground ducts -49˚F to 176˚F
and direct buried applications For installation: Filled Solid 5-Mil Copper Cable
where protection against water and -30˚C to 60˚C
RDUP (RUS) PE-39 CU
moisture entry is required and may -22˚F to 140˚F
also be installed aerially.
Spec. 2002 11
All cables are equipped with
An industry standard color-coding surface-printed identification and Filled Solid Copper-Bearing
system provides full identification sequential footage markings. Gopher-Resistant Cable
of every pair through the use of 10 RDUP (RUS) PE-39 GR
different insulating colors and non- The cable design for 19, 22 and 24 Spec. 2002 12
hygroscopic unit binders. Designs AWG sizes has the transmission
are available using either a solid, performance capability of 100, Filled Foam Skin Cable
polyolefin insulation or foamed Category 3 Backbone UTP Cables RDUP (RUS) PE-89 AL
polyolefin with a solid polyolefin specified in TIA/EIA 568-C. Spec. 2007 13
skin. The solid insulation provides
a more robust Core Construction, Our Telecommunications cable
constructions contain no halogens Filled Foam Skin CACSP Cable
whereas the foam skin insulation RDUP (RUS) PE-89 CACSP
offers space saving advantages. (chlorine, fluorine, bromine or
iodine), which means they are less Spec. 2007 14
A variety of sheath designs are toxic and more environmentally
avail­able that provide electrical friendly. Look for the 17 FREE™ Filled Foam Skin ALPETH Cable
shielding necessary for proper logo. Bell System Type AN*A
grounding and mechanical Spec. 2111 15
protection against rodents and General Cable Filled Core Cables
other physical damage. A black, are all proudly made in the U.S.A. Filled Foam Skin ASP Cable
weather-resistant polyethylene Bell System Type AN*W
jacket is used on all constructions Spec. 2100 16
for protection against long-term
outdoor exposure. Filled Foam Skin
“S” Screened ASP Cable
Bell System Type KN*W
Spec. 2109-F 17

9
Filled Core Cables Telecommunications

Filled Solid Cable Spec. 2002

RDUP (RUS) PE-39 AL

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards
Twisted Pairs: Nominal Cable Data
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
a single group 7524507 6 19 0.60 140 5000
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
each group having a color-coded unit binder 7524515 12 19 0.75 250 5000

Filling Compound: 7524523 25 19 0.97 450 5000

• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
ETPR compound, filling the interstices between 7524556 6 22 0.49 90 5000
the pairs and under the core tape
7524564 12 22 0.57 137 5000
Core Wrap:
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied 7524572 25 22 0.70 245 5000
longitudinally with an overlap
7524580 50 22 0.95 425 5000
Sheath:
7524598 100 22 1.20 765 2500
Aluminum Shield:
• Corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.008" aluminum 7524614 6 24 0.46 68 5000
tape applied longitudinally with an overlap
• The sheath interfaces are flooded with an 7524622 12 24 0.51 105 5000
adhesive water-blocking compound
7524648 25 24 0.60 170 5000
Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene 7524655 50 24 0.78 285 5000
Application(s): 7524671 100 24 1.00 525 5000
• Intended for duct and direct buried installations
where protection against water and moisture entry 7524697 200 24 1.30 960 2500
is required and may also be installed aerially
Compliances: 7524705 300 24 1.60 1380 2500
• Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) 7 CFR
1755.390 (RUS PE-39)
7524713 400 24 1.82 1810 2500
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10) 7524721 600 24 2.20 2750 1250
• ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-2007
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon request

RDUP Listed
10
Telecommunications Filled Core Cables

Filled Solid 5-Mil Copper Cable Spec. 2002

RDUP (RUS) PE-39 CU

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards
Nominal Cable Data Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
7525058 6 22 0.46 100 5000 a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7525066 12 22 0.57 150 5000 each group having a color-coded unit binder
7525074 25 22 0.71 265 5000 Filling Compound:
• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
7525082 50 22 0.93 450 5000 ETPR compound, filling the interstices between
the pairs and under the core tape
7525090 100 22 1.20 805 2500
Core Wrap:
7525116 6 24 0.43 78 5000 • Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
7525124 12 24 0.50 115 5000
Sheath:
7525140 25 24 0.60 185 5000
Copper Shield:
7525157 50 24 0.77 305 5000 • Corrugated 0.005" copper tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
7525173 100 24 1.00 555 5000 • The sheath interfaces are flooded with
an adhesive water-blocking compound
7525199 200 24 1.35 995 2500
Jacket:
7525207 300 24 1.60 1425 2500 • Black, linear low density polyethylene

7525215 400 24 1.82 1870 2500 Application(s):

• Intended for duct and direct buried installations
7525223 600 24 2.20 2810 1250 where protection against water and moisture entry
is required and may also be installed aerially
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
Compliances:
• Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) 7 CFR
1755.390 (RUS PE-39)
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
• ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-2007
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon request

RDUP Listed
11
Filled Core Cables Telecommunications

Filled Solid Copper-Bearing Gopher-Resistant Cable Spec. 2002

RDUP (RUS) PE-39 GR

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards
Twisted Pairs: Nominal Cable Data
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together
in a single group 7528755 6 19 0.58 155 5000
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
each group having a color-coded unit binder 7528763 12 19 0.75 265 5000

Filling Compound: 7528789 25 19 0.97 475 5000

• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
ETPR compound, filling the interstices between 7528003 6 22 0.48 101 5000
the pairs and under the core tape
7528011 12 22 0.55 150 5000
Core Wrap:
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied 7528037 25 22 0.70 260 5000
longitudinally with an overlap
7528045 50 22 0.93 445 5000
Sheath:
7528060 100 22 1.20 795 2500
Copper-Bearing Shield:
• Corrugated, copper-bearing gopher- 7528102 6 24 0.43 77 5000
resistant tape applied longitudinally with an
overlap 7528110 12 24 0.50 115 5000
• The sheath interfaces are flooded with an
adhesive water-blocking compound 7528136 25 24 0.60 180 5000
Jacket: 7528144 50 24 0.78 300 5000
• Black, linear low density polyethylene
Application(s): 7528169 100 24 1.00 550 5000
• Intended for duct and direct buried installations 7528185 200 24 1.36 985 2500
where protection against water and moisture
entry is required and may also be installed 7528193 300 24 1.60 1410 2500
aerially
• The copper-bearing tape provides increased 7528201 400 24 1.80 1855 2500
mechanical protection and gopher resistance
7528219 600 24 2.20 2805 1250
Compliances:
• Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) 7 Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
CFR 1755.390 (RUS PE-39)
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
• ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-2007
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon
request

RDUP Listed
12
Telecommunications Filled Core Cables

Filled Foam Skin Cable Spec. 2007

RDUP (RUS) PE-89 AL

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin
Nominal Cable Data skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
industry standards
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD Twisted Pairs:
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) • Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
7525504 6 19 0.57 127 5000 Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
7525512 12 19 0.65 210 5000 a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7525538 25 19 0.85 395 5000
each group having a color-coded unit binder
7525595 6 22 0.48 85 5000 Filling Compound:
• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
7525603 12 22 0.52 125 5000 ETPR compound, filling the interstices between
the pairs and under the core tape
7525629 25 22 0.62 205 5000
Core Wrap:
7525637 50 22 0.78 365 5000 • Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
7525652 100 22 1.01 665 2500
Sheath:
7525678 200 22 1.36 1255 2500
Aluminum Shield:
7525751 6 24 0.39 63 5000 • Corrugated, copolymer-coated, 0.008" aluminum
tape applied longitudinally with an overlap
7525769 12 24 0.48 87 5000 • The sheath interfaces are flooded with an
adhesive water-blocking compound
7525785 25 24 0.54 142 5000
Jacket:
7525793 50 24 0.64 240 5000 • Black, linear low density polyethylene

7525819 100 24 0.84 435 5000 Application(s):

• Intended for duct and direct buried installations
7525835 200 24 1.18 795 2500 where protection against water and moisture entry
is required and may also be installed aerially
7525843 300 24 1.37 1145 2500
Compliances:
7525850 400 24 1.48 1510 2500 • Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) 7 CFR
1755.890 (RUS PE-89)
7525868 600 24 1.82 2260 1250 • RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
• ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-2007
7525876 900 24 2.22 3390 1250
Packaging:
7526973 1200 24 2.54 4430 1000 • Standard lengths are shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
7526981 1500 24 2.80 5500 1000 • Non-standard packaging is available upon request

7526999 1800 24 3.03 6660 1000

Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.

RDUP Listed
13
Filled Core Cables Telecommunications

Filled Foam Skin CACSP Cable Spec. 2007

RDUP (RUS) PE-89 CACSP

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 22 and
24 AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin
skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
industry standards Nominal Cable Data
Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in 7526551 6 22 0.46 116 5000
a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups, 7526569 12 22 0.55 170 5000
each group having a color-coded unit binder
7526577 25 22 0.66 257 5000
Filling Compound:
• The entire core assembly is completely filled with 7526585 50 22 0.85 440 5000
ETPR compound, filling the interstices between
the pairs and under the core tape 7526601 100 22 1.10 765 2500
Core Wrap: 7071608 6 24 0.41 90 5000
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap 7526668 12 24 0.46 120 5000
CACSP Sheath: 7526684 25 24 0.57 183 5000
Aluminum Shield: 7526692 50 24 0.68 300 5000
• Corrugated, copolymer-coated, 0.008" aluminum
tape applied longitudinally over the core wrap 7526718 100 24 0.88 510 5000
Steel Shield:
• Corrugated, copolymer-coated, 0.006" 7526734 200 24 1.15 900 2500
steel tape applied longitudinally over the aluminum
tape with an overlap
7526742 300 24 1.45 1265 2500
• The sheath interfaces are flooded with an 7526759 400 24 1.55 1655 2500
adhesive water-blocking compound
Jacket: 7526767 600 24 1.82 2435 1250
• Black, linear low density polyethylene
7526775 900 24 2.20 3585 1250
Application(s):
• Intended for duct and direct buried installations 7071616 1200 24 2.52 4635 1000
where protection against water and moisture entry Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
is required and may also be installed aerially
• The addition of the steel tape armor provides
increased mechanical protection and gopher
resistance
Compliances:
• Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) 7 CFR
1755.890 (RUS PE-89)
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
• ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-2007
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon request

RDUP Listed
14
Telecommunications Filled Core Cables

Filled Foam Skin ALPETH Cable Spec. 2111

BELL SYSTEM TYPE ANBA (19 AWG) ANMA (24 AWG)
ANAA (22 AWG) ANTA (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
Nominal Cable Data foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin
skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD industry standards
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
2036300 25 19 0.83 392 5000 varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk

2036301 50 19 0.98 717 2500 Core Assembly:

• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
2036302 100 19 1.50 1316 2500 a single group
2036303 200 19 2.00 2565 1250 • More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
each group having a color-coded unit binder
2036307 25 22 0.61 208 5000 • 1200 pairs and larger are mirror image color code
2036308 50 22 0.77 367 5000 Filling Compound:
• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
2036309 100 22 1.02 683 2500 ETPR compound, filling the interstices between
2036310 200 22 1.37 1286 2500 the pairs and under the core tape

2036311 300 22 1.66 1867 1250 Core Wrap:

• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
2036312 400 22 1.95 2503 1250 longitudinally with an overlap
2036313 600 22 2.40 3747 1250 Sheath:
2036314 900 22 3.00 5653 1000 Aluminum Shield:
• Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied
2036320 25 24 0.53 147 5000
longitudinally with an overlap
2036321 50 24 0.64 245 5000 • The sheath interfaces are flooded with an
adhesive water-blocking compound
2036322 100 24 0.83 438 5000
Jacket:
2036323 200 24 1.10 815 2500 • Black, linear low density polyethylene
2036324 300 24 1.31 1165 2500 Application(s):
2036325 400 24 1.50 1532 2500 • Intended for duct and direct buried installations
where protection against water and moisture entry
2036326 600 24 1.81 2304 1250 is required and may also be installed aerially
2036327 900 24 2.21 3436 1250 Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification
2036328 1200 24 2.50 4531 1000 GR-421-CORE
2036329 1500 24 2.84 5617 1000 • RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)

2036330 1800 24 3.09 6525 1000 Packaging:

• Standard lengths are shipped on
2036331 2100 24 3.35 7897 750 returnable steel reels or on non-returnable wood
reels when requested
2036334 25 26 0.45 104 5000
• Non-standard packaging is also available
2036335 50 26 0.59 179 5000
2036336 100 26 0.75 314 5000
2036337 200 26 0.98 570 5000
2036338 300 26 1.20 833 2500
2036339 400 26 1.29 1062 2500
2036340 600 26 1.60 1534 1250
2036341 900 26 1.90 2248 1250
2036342 1200 26 2.14 2986 1250
2036343 1500 26 2.37 3677 1250
2036344 1800 26 2.57 4369 1000
2036345 2100 26 2.90 5181 1000
2036346 2400 26 3.00 5876 1000
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.

15
Filled Core Cables Telecommunications

Filled Foam Skin ASP Cable Spec. 2100

BELL SYSTEM TYPE  ANBW (19 AWG) ANMW (24 AWG)
ANAW (22 AWG) ANTW (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin Nominal Cable Data
skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
industry standards CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
Twisted Pairs: NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk 6987481 25 19 0.87 454 5000
Core Assembly: 6987499 50 19 1.15 788 2500
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
a single group
6987507 100 19 1.45 1410 2500
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups, 6987515 200 19 2.03 2710 1250
each group having a color-coded unit binder
• 1200 pairs and larger are mirror image color code
6987523 300 19 2.45 3980 1250

Filling Compound: 6987572 25 22 0.65 254 5000

• The entire core assembly is completely filled with 6987580 50 22 0.82 431 5000
ETPR compound, filling the interstices between 6987606 100 22 1.06 757 2500
the pairs and under the core tape
6987622 200 22 1.45 1377 2500
Core Wrap:
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied 6987630 300 22 1.75 1997 1250
longitudinally with an overlap 6987648 400 22 1.96 2638 1250
ASP Sheath: 6987655 600 22 2.38 3917 1250
Aluminum Shield: 6987663 900 22 2.87 5773 1000
• Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied
longitudinally over the core wrap
6987671 1200 22 3.32 7549 750

Steel Shield: 6987705 25 24 0.55 173 5000

• Corrugated, 0.006" steel tape applied 6987713 50 24 0.70 295 5000
longitudinally over the aluminum tape with an 6987721 100 24 0.90 509 5000
overlap
• The sheath interfaces are flooded with an 6987739 200 24 1.14 898 2500
adhesive water-blocking compound 6987747 300 24 1.34 1263 2500
Jacket: 6987754 400 24 1.54 1651 2500
• Black, linear low density polyethylene
6987762 600 24 1.83 2430 1250
Application(s):
• Intended for duct and direct buried installations 6987770 900 24 2.25 3601 1250
where protection against water and moisture entry 6987788 1200 24 2.55 4687 1000
is required and may also be installed aerially
6987796 1500 24 2.82 5792 1000
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification
6987804 1800 24 3.09 6414 1000
GR-421-CORE 6987812 25 26 0.50 139 5000
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
6987820 50 26 0.61 221 5000
Packaging: 6987838 100 26 0.80 371 5000
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when 6987846 200 26 1.00 646 5000
requested 6987853 300 26 1.19 915 5000
• Non-standard packaging is also
available 6987861 400 26 1.30 1169 2500
6987879 600 26 1.55 1654 3300
6987887 900 26 1.87 2376 2500
6987895 1200 26 2.15 3124 2000
7507007 1500 26 2.45 3836 1600
7507015 1800 26 2.50 4542 1400
7502958 2100 26 2.74 5350 1000
7507023 2400 26 2.95 6042 1000
7512650 2700 26 3.10 6792 1000
7512668 3000 26 3.32 7415 750
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative
for latest information. This design is for duct installation only.

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Telecommunications Filled Core Cables

Filled Foam Skin “S” Screened ASP Cable Spec. 2109-F

BELL SYSTEM TYPE  KNAW (22 AWG)
KNMW (24 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; size 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin
Nominal Cable Data skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
industry standards
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD Twisted Pairs:
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) • Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
7528250 28 22 0.80 321 9000 Core Assembly:
• Twisted pairs are assembled into 12, 13 and 25
7528268 54 22 0.95 511 9000 pair units, or into 50 pair multi-units
• Service pair units of 4 to 18 pairs are assembled
7528276 106 22 1.20 861 6000
for inclusion into the cable
7528284 158 22 1.40 1209 4500 “S” Screen:
• Each half of the cable core is separated from the
7528292 210 22 1.60 1550 3000 other by use of a 0.004" plastic-coated aluminum
screen which divides the core into two electrically
7528300 314 22 1.92 2220 3000
isolated compartments
7528318 418 22 2.20 3167 2000 Filling Compound:
• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
7528326 616 22 2.50 4140 1500 ETPR compound, filling the interstices between
the pairs and under the core tape
2039061 28 24 0.62 222 9000
Core Wrap:
2039062 54 24 0.75 344 9000 • Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
2039063 106 24 1.00 547 6000
ASP Sheath:
2039064 210 24 1.30 1002 4500
Aluminum Shield:
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. • Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied
longitudinally over the core wrap
Steel Shield:
• Corrugated, 0.006" steel tape applied
longitudinally over the aluminum tape with an
overlap
• The sheath interfaces are flooded with an
adhesive water-blocking compound
Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene
Application(s):
• Intended for direct buried installation
• Designed for digital two-way T-Carrier signal
operation under one cable sheath
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-421-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when
requested
• Non-standard packaging is also available

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 Telecommunications

Wire Products 3

Wire products are small size The temperature range that Index Page
distribution wires used as the last Telecommunications cable can
link in bringing telecommunication withstand is: Glass Supported Drop Wire
services to the subscriber. These For storage and operation: 2, 3 and 6 Pair
services can incorporate voice, data -45˚C to 80˚C Bell System Type
and video channels. -49˚F to 176˚F and RDUP (RUS)
For installation: Spec. 4292-4294 19
Wire products are used in -30˚C to 60˚C
constructions from one pair to six -22˚F to 140˚F
pairs. They are made for either Drop Wire
self-supported aerial or for buried Multi-pair Aerial and Filled Service Bell System Type F Drop
service applications. Wires have the transmission and RDUP (RUS) PE-7
performance capability of 100, Spec. 4295 20
Aerial Services Wires are supported Category 3 Horizontal UTP Cables
by either an integral steel wire, glass specified in TIA/EIA-568-C. C Rural Wire
fibers imbedded in the jacket, or by Bell System Type
the use of high tensile copper-clad Most of our Telecommunications Spec. 4283 20
steel conductors. wire constructions contain no
halogens (chlorine, fluorine, Ground Wire
Buried Service Products are bromine or iodine), which means
water-resistant and can be made Bell System Type
they are less toxic and more
with different shielding materials Spec. 2621/2622 21
environmentally friendly. Look for
for mechanical protection during the 17 FREE™ logo.
installation and against damage by Multiple Pair Aerial Service Wire
rodents. All Buried Service Wire is Bell System Type
equipped with sequential footage Spec. 4298 22
markings.
Buried Service Wire
Gopher-Resistant
RDUP (RUS) PE-86
ICEA S-86-634
Spec. 4284 23

Buried Service Wire

Aluminum Shield
ICEA S-86-634
Spec. 4287 24

Buried Service and

Distribution Wire
Gopher-Resistant
Bell System Type
Spec. 3503 25

Buried Service Wire

Bronze or CCS Shield
Bell System Type C Service
Spec. 3502 26

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Telecommunications Wire Products

Glass Supported Drop Wire 2, 3 and 6 Pair Spec. 4292-4294

Bell System Type and RDUP (RUS)

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 22 AWG solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• Color-coded high density polyethylene
Assembly:
• 2, 3 or 6 twisted pairs and rip cord placed parallel
between the glass strength members

Nominal Cable Data Jacket:

• Black, flame-retardant, weather- and abrasion-
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD resistant PVC compound extruded over core
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) assembly
Application(s):
• Self-supporting drop wire intended for aerial
2090021 2 22 0.20 x 0.40 39 500 RS
service connection to the subscriber
2090008* 2 22 0.20 x 0.40 39 750 PP • Compatible with “P” Clamp/Wedge type hardware
• Glass strength member is lightweight, easy to
2090012 2 22 0.20 x 0.40 39 750 CL install
• No need for support wire grounding
2090010 2 22 0.20 x 0.40 39 1000 CL • Not affected by salt air and corrosive
environments
2090053 2 22 0.20 x 0.40 39 3500 RL
Compliances:
2090052* 3 22 0.28 x 0.44 56 600 PP • Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification
GR-3163-CORE
2090018* 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 400 PP • Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) Bulletin
1753 F-204
2090014 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 400 CL • RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)

2090055 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 500 CL Packaging:

• Available in Pull-Pac® cartons (PP), coils (CL),
2090051 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 1000 RL reels (RL) and reelsaver (RS)

2090056 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 2500 RL

2090013 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 3500 RL
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
* These Telecommunications wire items have sequential markings.

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Drop Wire Spec. 4295

Bell system type f drop and RDUP (RUS) PE-7

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 181/2 AWG solid 30% conductivity extra high
strength copper-covered steel
Sheath:
• Black, flame-, weather- and abrasion-resistant
PVC compound extruded over two conductors in
a parallel configuration CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Polarity Identification:
• Polarity ridge on one leg of the web located at 45˚
above the major axis of the wire cross-section 7021421 1 18½ 0.130 x 0.255 24 1000 CL
Application(s): 7021496 1 18½ 0.130 x 0.255 24 1000 PP
• Self-supporting one pair parallel conductor drop
wire intended for aerial service connection to the Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
subscriber
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-3163-CORE
• Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) Bulletin
1753 F-204 (RUS PE-7)
• ANSI/ICEA S-89-648-1993
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Available in coils (CL) and Pull-Pac® cartons (PP)

C Rural Wire Spec. 4283

Bell System Type

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 14 or 12 AWG solid 30% conductivity extra high
strength copper-covered steel
Sheath:
• Black, high density polyethylene compound Nominal Cable Data
extruded over two conductors in a parallel
configuration CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
Polarity Identification: NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
• Polarity ridge on one minor face of the insulation
located at 45˚ above the major axis of the wire 6307482 1 14 0.160 x 0.280 35 1000 CL
cross-section
3114733 1 14 0.160 x 0.280 35 5000 (21") RL
Application(s):
• Self-supporting one pair parallel conductor 7013881 1 14 0.160 x 0.280 35 5500 (29") RL
drop wire intended for aerial distribution in rural
exchange areas 2091013 1 12 0.190 x 0.315 58 4000 (21") RL
Compliances: Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification TA-TSY-000125
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Available in coils (CL) and reels (RL)

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PVC Insulated Ground Wire Spec. 2621

Bell System Type

Product Construction:
Conductor:
• Solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• Light olive gray, flame-retardant, weather- and
abrasion-resistant PVC compound extruded over
Nominal Cable Data the conductor
Application(s):
CATALOG CABLE NOM. O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD • Single conductor for connection to ground for
NUMBER AWG CODE (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) customer premises or network equipment and
station protectors
7515307 6 V-61-C 0.22 102 600 CL Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification TA-TSY-000120
7515265 10 V-101-C 0.15 39 200 CL/CTN
• UL Listed VW-1
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. • RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Available in coils (CL) and coils in cartons
(CL/CTN)

Bare Ground Wire Spec. 2622

Bell System Type

Product Construction:
Conductor:
• Solid annealed copper
Application(s):
• Single conductor for grounding aerial cables and
pole-mounted equipment. Proper telephone co.
Nominal Cable Data grounding practices must be followed
Compliances:
CATALOG CABLE NOM. O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD • Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification
NUMBER AWG CODE (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) TA-TSY-000120
• ASTM B-3
2091090 6 B-6 0.16 86 50 CL/CTN • RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)

2091093 6 B-6 0.16 86 600 CL Packaging:

• Available in coils (CL) and coils in cartons
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. (CL/CTN)

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Multiple Pair Aerial Service Wire Spec. 4298

Bell System Type

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 22 AWG solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• Color-coded high density polyethylene
Jacket: Nominal Cable Data
• The pairs and a .083" diameter galvanized
steel messenger are enclosed in a black flame-
retardant, weather- and abrasion-resistant PVC
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
jacket in a Figure 8 configuration NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Application(s):
• Provides multiple line telecommunication service 2091021 6 22 0.380 x 0.615 82 400 CL
connection to the subscriber
2091015 6 22 0.380 x 0.615 82 500 RL
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-3163-CORE 2091016 6 22 0.380 x 0.615 82 3500 RL
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
Packaging:
• Available in coils (CL) and reels (RL)

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Double Jacketed Buried Service Wire Spec. 4284

GOPHER-Resistant  RDUP (RUS) PE-86
ICEA S-86-634
Product Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• High density polyethylene

Nominal Cable Data Pairing:

• Varying pair lays
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD Core Filling:
NUMBER AWG INCHES LBS/MFT LENGTH (FT) • 80˚C filling and flooding compounds
Inner Jacket:
2095061 2 22 0.32 56 2500 • Linear low density polyethylene

2095002 2 22 0.32 56 5000 Shield:

• 0.005" corrugated copper-clad alloy steel tape
2095151 3 22 0.34 66 1000
Rip Cord:
2095064 3 22 0.34 66 2500 • Under the outer jacket

2095016 3 22 0.34 66 5000 Outer Jacket:

• Black, linear low density polyethylene
2095150 6 22 0.40 95 1000 Application(s):
2095065 6 22 0.40 95 2500 • Intended for use in buried service application to
the subscriber loops
2095063 6 22 0.40 95 5000 • The shielding material provides resistance to
gopher damage
2095067 3 24 0.31 54 2500
Compliances:
2095066 3 24 0.31 54 5000 • ICEA S-86-634
• RDUP 7 CFR 1755.860 (RUS PE-86) for 2 and 3
2095068 6 24 0.36 74 2500 pair constructions, formerly PE-54 CCS
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
2095069 6 24 0.36 74 5000
Packaging:
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. • Non-returnable plywood reels in lengths as shown
above

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Double Jacketed Buried Service Wire Spec. 4287

WITH ALUMINUM SHIELD  ICEA S-86-634

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• High density polyethylene
Pairing: Nominal Cable Data
• Varying pair lays
Core Filling: CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
• 80˚C filling and flooding compounds NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Inner Jacket:
• Linear low density polyethylene 2095138 2 22 0.33 51 1000
Shield: 2095125 2 22 0.33 51 2500
• Polymer-coated 0.008” aluminum tape
Rip Cord: 2095126 2 22 0.33 51 5000
• Under the outer jacket 2095146 3 22 0.35 62 1000
Outer Jacket: 2095127 3 22 0.35 62 2500
• Black, linear low density polyethylene
Application(s): 2095128 3 22 0.35 62 5000
• Intended for use in buried service 2095137 6 22 0.41 88 1000
application to the subscriber loops
Compliances: 2095129 6 22 0.41 88 2500
• ICEA S-86-634 2095130 6 22 0.41 88 5000
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging: 2095131 2 24 0.30 42 2500
• Non-returnable plywood reels in lengths as shown 2095132 2 24 0.30 42 5000
above
2095133 3 24 0.32 54 2500
2095134 3 24 0.32 54 5000
2095135 6 24 0.33 68 2500
2095136 6 24 0.33 68 5000
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.

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Double Jacketed Buried Service and Distribution Wire Spec. 3503

BELL SYSTEM TYPE—GOPHER-RESISTANT

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 22 or 19 AWG solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• High density polyethylene

Nominal Cable Data Pairing:

• Varying pair lays
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD Core Filling:
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) • 80˚C filling compound
Inner Jacket:
2095102 3 19 0.42 99 5000 • Linear low density polyethylene

2095106 6 19 0.51 152 5000 Shield:

• 0.005" corrugated copper-clad alloy
2095089 3 22 0.34 67 1200 steel tape

2095090 3 22 0.34 67 3000 Rip Cords:

• Under each jacket
2095091 3 22 0.34 67 5000
Outer Jacket:
2095094 6 22 0.40 95 800 • Black, linear low density polyethylene

2095095 6 22 0.40 95 3000 Application(s):

• Intended for use in buried service application to
2095096 6 22 0.40 95 5000 the subscriber loops
• The shielding material provides resistance to
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. gopher damage
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-3163-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Non-returnable plywood reels in lengths as shown
above

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Single Jacketed Buried Service Wire Spec. 3502

BELL SYSTEM TYPE C SERVICE

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 22 AWG solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• High density polyethylene
Pairing: Nominal Cable Data
• Varying pair lays
Core Filling: CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
• 80˚C filling and flooding compounds NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Wrap:
• Polyester tape 2095160 3 22 0.30 55 1200
Shield: 2095084 3 22 0.30 55 3000
• 0.004" corrugated commercial bronze or copper-
clad steel tape 2095086 3 22 0.30 55 5000
Rip Cord: 2095161 6 22 0.37 77 800
• Under the jacket
Jacket: 2095098 6 22 0.37 77 3000
• Black, linear low density polyethylene 2095099 6 22 0.37 77 5000
Application(s): Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
• Intended for use in buried service application to
the subscriber loops
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-3163-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Non-returnable plywood reels in lengths as shown
above

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Technical Information 4

The complexity of today’s Outside Reel size and weight charts based Index Page
Voice and Data transmissions has on O.D. are available upon request
generated an increasing demand for from your Customer Service Local Distribution Network 28-29
more technical information. In the Representative.
current business world, customer Color Code Chart 30-31
service representatives, engineers, Sag and Tension tables are available
distributors and end-users do not on the Telecommunications Web
page under “Resources/Services.” Glossary 32-34
have time to search for answers to
their technical questions.
For additional technical information, Part Number Index 35-36
To this end, General Cable is please contact your sales
including a limited technical section representative, our customer
to help simplify these decisions and service department or visit
enable you to more expeditiously www.generalcable.com. Select
locate the products you need and “Telecommunications” under
answer product-specific questions. Products, then select “Technical
Information.”

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Local Distribution Network

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Local Distribution Network

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Color Code Chart

PLASTIC INSULATED COMMUNICATION CABLES

25 PAIR UNIT COLORS

PAIR RING TIP PAIR RING TIP
NUMBER COLOR COLOR NUMBER COLOR COLOR

1 Blue White 13 Green Black

2 Orange White 14 Brown Black
3 Green White 15 Slate Black
4 Brown White 16 Blue Yellow
5 Slate White 17 Orange Yellow
6 Blue Red 18 Green Yellow
7 Orange Red 19 Brown Yellow
8 Green Red 20 Slate Yellow
9 Brown Red 21 Blue Violet
10 Slate Red 22 Orange Violet
11 Blue Black 23 Green Violet
12 Orange Black 24 Brown Violet
25 Slate Violet

UNIT BINDER COLORS

UNIT BINDER COLORS FOR MIRROR IMAGE SPARE PAIRS FOR
FOR FULL COLOR CODE 100 PAIR SUPER-UNIT MIRROR IMAGE
GROUP BINDER PAIR GROUP BINDER PAIR PAIR PAIR
NUMBER COLORS RANGE NUMBER COLORS RANGE NUMBER COLORS

1 White - Blue 1 - 25 1 Blue 1 - 25 1 White - Red

2 White - Orange 26 - 50 2 Orange 26 - 50 2 White - Black
3 White -Green 51 - 75 3 Green 51 - 75 3 White - Yellow
4 White -Brown 76 - 100 4 Brown 76 - 100 4 White - Violet
5 White -Slate 101 - 125 5 Red - Black
6 Red - Blue 126 - 150 300 PAIR SUPER-UNIT 6 Red - Yellow
7 Red - Orange 151 - 175 7 Red - Violet
GROUP BINDER PAIR
8 Red - Green 176 - 200 NUMBER COLORS RANGE 8 Black - Yellow
9 Red - Brown 201 - 225 9 Black - Violet
10 Red - Slate 226 - 250 1 White - Blue 1 - 25 10 Yellow - Violet
11 Black - Blue 251 - 275 2 White - Orange 26 - 50 11 Blue - Orange
12 Black - Orange 276 - 300 3 White - Green 51 - 75 12 Blue - Green
13 Black - Green 301 - 325 4 White - Brown 76 - 100 13 Blue - Brown
14 Black - Brown 326 - 350 5 White - Slate 101 - 125 14 Blue - Slate
15 Black - Slate 351 - 375 6 Red - Blue 126 - 150 15 Orange - Green
16 Yellow - Blue 376 - 400 7 Red - Orange 151 - 175
17 Yellow - Orange 401 - 425 8 Red - Green 176 - 200 SUPER-UNIT BINDER
18 Yellow - Green 426 - 450 9 Red - Brown 201 - 225 COLORS FOR
19 Yellow - Brown 451 - 475 10 Red - Slate 226 - 250 FULL COLOR CODE
20 Yellow - Slate 476 - 500 11 Black - Blue 251 - 275
S.U. BINDER PAIR RANGE
21 Violet - Blue 501 - 525 12 Black - Orange 276 - 300 COLOR
22 Violet - Orange 526 - 550
23 Violet - Green 551 - 575 SUPER-UNIT BINDER COLORS White 1 - 600
24 Violet - Brown 576 - 600 FOR MIRROR IMAGE Red 601 - 1200
(See drawings on the next page) Black 1201 - 1800
Yellow 1800 - 2400

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Color Code Chart

Super-Unit Binder Colors for mirror image

S-7 1 S-8 1
S-4 1 S-18
G-Y G-Y G-Y S-9
S-12 S-15 S-8 7 R-Y
S-5 R-Y R-Y
5 R-Y R-Y R-Y S-2
S-1 6 S-17 S-7 S-2 S-10
S-11 G-BK S-6 S-6 G-BK BL-Y R-BK G-BK BL-Y
S-14 R-BK S-3 S-9
BL-Y BL-Y BL-Y S-1 R-BK BL-Y 6 2
S-3 S-2 S-6 S-1 S-3
4 R-BK 2 G-Y S-16
S-10 R-BK 5 BL-BK G-Y R-BK S-11
S-7 S-5 S-4 2 R-Y
R-Y S-13 BL-BK BL-BK S-10 R-Y
R-Y S-5 S-4
S-9 S-8 R-Y R-Y 5 R-BK BL-BK
BL-Y S-15 3
BL-Y S-12 S-11 3 S-12
3 BL-Y BL-Y
BL-Y BL-Y
4 S-14 S-13
1200 PAIR R-Y R-Y
4
1500 PAIR 1
S-11 1 S-12 1800 PAIR
G-Y S-24 G-Y S-13
S-21 S-12 9
R-Y
2
8 R-Y R-Y
R-Y 2
S-4 S-4 S-14
S-23 G-BK BL-Y
S-20 G-BK S-13 BL-Y S-11 S-5
BL-Y S-5 8
S-10 R-BK BL-Y R-BK R-BK
7 S-1 S-1 S-15
R-BK S-22 G-Y R-Y
G-Y S-10 S-6
S-19 S-6 S-14 R-Y
R-Y S-3 S-2 BL-BK S-3 S-2 BL-BK 3
S-9 BL-BK R-Y 7
R-Y R-Y R-Y R-Y S-16
6
BL-BK S-21 BL-Y
3
BL-Y S-9 S-7
S-18 S-8 S-7 S-15 R-BK
BL-Y R-BK R-BK R-BK S-8 4
BL-Y 6
BL-BK S-17
S-20 R-Y
5 S-17 S-16 4 R-Y
R-Y R-Y S-19 S-18
2100 PAIR BL-Y BL-Y 2400 PAIR
5

1
1 S-15
S-13 S-30 G-Y S-16 2
S-27 G-Y S-14 2 R-Y R-Y
R-Y R-Y S-29 S-17
S-26 S-15 11 BL-Y S-14 S-5
S-4 G-BK S-6 BL-Y 3
10 BL-Y G-BK S-5 BL-Y R-BK
S-12 S-28 R-BK
S-18
S-25 R-BK S-1 R-BK S-16 R-Y S-13 S-1 S-7 R-Y 4
10
R-Y R-Y BL-BK G-Y BL-BK
9
S-11 G-Y S-6 S-2
3 S-27 S-4
S-24 BL-BK S-3 BL-BK BL-Y S-12 R-Y R-Y S-19
S-2 S-17 BL-Y
BL-Y R-Y R-Y 9 R-BK S-3 S-8
S-10 BL-Y S-26 BL-Y
8 S-7 R-BK 5
S-23 R-BK R-BK 4 R-Y S-11 S-20
R-Y S-9 S-8 S-18 U-25 S-9 R-Y
BL-BK BL-BK R-Y U-25 W-BR U-25 8 S-25 BL-BK S-10 BL-BK
7 S-22 BK-O BL-Y R-BK S-21 6
S-19 5 W-S BL-Y
BL-Y U-25 S-24 S-22
S-21 S-20 BL-Y U-25 7 R-Y S-23
6
R-Y R-Y W-BL U-25 R-Y
BL-BK BL-Y
R-BL
2700 PAIR U-25 U-25
3000 PAIR
1 U-25 W-G W-O U-25
S-20 R-S R-O 1
13 S-36 G-Y S-21 2
R-Y R-Y U-25 U-25 S3-5
S-35 S-22 3 R-BR R-G G-Y
12 S-8 S3-14 S3-6 2
BL-Y BL-Y 15
S-19 G-BK S-9 R-Y R-Y
S-34 R-BK R-BK S-23 300 PAIR 14 3
R-Y S-18 S-2 S-10 R-Y S3-1
11
G-Y BL-BK 4 SUPER-UNIT G-BK
BL-BK S-7 S-3 S3-13 S3-7
S-33 R-Y S-1 R-Y S-24 BL-Y BL-Y
BL-Y S-17 S-11 BL-Y 13
S3-4 S3-2
G-BK 4
R-BK R-BK R-BK
10
S-6 S-4 R-BK 5
12 5
S-32 BL-Y BL-Y S-25
R-Y S-16 S-5 S-12 S3-12 S3-3 S3-8
BL-BK R-Y R-Y
BL-BK R-Y BL-BK R-Y
9 S-15 S-13 6
S-31 R-BK S-14 R-BK S-26
BL-Y BL-BK BL-Y 11 S3-11
S-30 S3-9 6
8 S-27 7 BL-Y S3-10 BL-Y
R-Y S-29
S-28 R-Y R-Y
BL-Y BL-Y 10
9 8 7
3600 PAIR 4200 PAIR

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Glossary

Access Line: A local access connection (fixed Buried Cable: A cable installed directly in the Dielectric: Any insulating medium which
or wireless) between a customer’s premises earth without use of underground conduit. intervenes between two conductors
and a carrier’s central office switch. Also called direct buried cable. and permits electrostatic attraction and
repulsion to take place across it.
Aerial Cable: Cable suspended in Cable: Insulated conductors or twisted group
the air on poles or other overhead of insulated conductors used for the Dielectric Constant: The ratio of the
structures. transmission of electrical energy. capacitance of an insulated wire with that
of the same wire uninsulated In air.
Air Core: A telephone outside plant cable Cabling: The act of twisting together two or
construction for aerial and duct installation more insulated components by machine to Dielectric Strength: The voltage which an
in which the insulated conductors in the form a cable. insulation can withstand before breakdown
cable core are surrounded by air. occurs. Usually expressed as a voltage
Capacitance: The ratio of the electrostatic gradient (such as volts per mil).
Alloy: A combination of two or more metals charge on a conductor to a potential
to form a new or different metal, having difference between the conductors required Dielectric Test: A test in which a voltage higher
specific or desirable qualities. to maintain that charge. than the rated voltage is applied for a
specified time to determine the adequacy
ALPETH: Telephone cable sheath employing a Carrier: A telco that owns and operates its of the insulation under normal conditions.
corrugated aluminum shield and an outer own network and provides transmission
polyethylene jacket. services to other service providers through Digital Signal: A signal in which the data is
its facilities. represented by a series of discrete steps
American Wire Gauge: (AWG) or pulses.
A standard used in the determination of the Central Office: A building housing the telephone
physical size of a conductor determined switching apparatus. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL): A technology
by its circular mil area. AWG is used in used to increase the capacity of copper
the U.S. to designate the size of wire Cold Bend: A laboratory test procedure whereby telephone lines.
and conductors. The gauge numbers are a sample of wire or cable is wound around
retrogressive—the larger the gauge number a mandrel of a specified size at a specified Distribution Cable: The cable portion of the
the smaller the wire. temperature for a given number of turns local outside plant network between the
at a given rate of speed and examined for feeder cable and the subscriber.
Analog Signal: A signal in which the intelligence defects.
is represented by continuously varying Drain Wire: An uninsulated wire in a cable used
quantities. Color Code: A color system for circuit to facilitate shield connection.
identification by use of solid colors, tracers,
Anneal: The act of softening a metal, such as braids, surface marking, etc. Drawing: In the manufacture of wire, pulling
copper, by means of heat to render it less the metal through a die or series of dies in
brittle. Compound: A term used to designate an order to reduce the diameter to a specified
insulating or jacketing material made size.
Armor: Mechanical protection usually by mixing two or more ingredients. To
accomplished by a metallic layer of tape, Compound: the combining of two or more Drop Wire: A wire designed for use as service
braid or served wires. Normally found only different materials to make one material. drops from aerial distribution terminals to
over the outer sheath. subscriber station protectors.
Conductivity: A term used in describing the
ASP: A cable sheath consisting of a corrugated capability of a material to carry an electrical Duct: An underground or overhead tube for
aluminum (A) shield, corrugated steel (S) charge. Usually expressed as a percentage carrying electrical conductors.
shield, flooding compound and an outer of copper conductivity—copper being one
polyethylene (P) jacket. hundred (100%) percent. Conductivity is Elongation: The fractional increase in length of a
expressed for a standard configuration of material stressed in tension.
ASTM: Abbreviation of the American Society conductor.
for Testing and Materials, a non-profit Embossing: A means of marker identification by
industry-wide organization which publishes Conductor: Any material capable of easily means of thermal indentation leaving raised
standards, methods of test, recommended carrying an electrical charge. lettering on a cable’s sheath material.
practices, definitions and other related Ethernet: A local area network (LAN) which
material. Conduit: A tube or trough for protecting
electrical wires and cables. It may be a uses the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple
Attenuation: Power loss in an electrical system. rigid or flexible tube into which insulated Access with Collision Detection) access
In cables, generally expressed in dB per electrical wires are pulled. method on a bus topography.
unit length, usually 1,000 feet. Extrusion: Method of continuously forcing
Core: In cables, a component or assembly
Bandmarking: A circumferential color band of components over which additional plastic, rubber, or elastomer material
applied to an insulated conductor at regular components (shield, sheath, etc.) are through an orifice to apply insulation or
intervals for identification. applied. jacketing over a conductor or cable core.

Bandwidth: The frequency range of electrical Crosstalk: Signal interference between nearby Figure 8 Cable: An aerial cable configuration
signals transmitted. conductors caused by the pickup of stray in which the conductors and steel strand,
energy. which supports the cable, are integrally
Binder: Usually spirally wrapped tape or jacketed. A cross-section of the finished
thread used for holding assembled cable Decibel (dB): A standard of unit based cable approximates the figure “eight”.
components in place. on a logarithmic scale for expressing
transmission gain or loss and relative
power levels.

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Glossary

Filled Cable: A telephone outside plant cable Insulation Resistance: That property of an Marker Thread: A colored thread laid parallel
construction for direct buried installation in insulating material which resists electrical and adjacent to the strands of an
which the cable core is filled with a material current flow through the insulating material insulated conductor which identifies the
that will prevent moisture from entering or when a potential difference is applied. cable manufacturer. It may also denote a
passing through the cable. temperature rating or the specification to
Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN): which the cable is made.
Flame Resistance: Measure of a material’s A digital data communications network
ability not to propagate flame once the providing full integration of data, voice Mil: 1/1000 of an inch.
source of heat is removed. and video.
Moisture Resistance: The ability of a material
Flammability: Measure of a material’s ability to Interconnect Companies: Companies which to resist absorbing moisture from the air or
support combustion. sell, install and maintain telephone systems when immersed in water.
for end users.
Foam Skin Cable: A cable utilizing a foamed Mutual Capacitance (Cm): The capacitance
polyolefin inner layer covered by a solid Interexchange Carrier (IXC): A long-distance between two conductors when all other
polyolefin skin as the conductor insulation. telephone carrier authorized to carry conductors, including the shield, are short
transmissions between local access and circuited to ground.
Frequency: The number of cycles, now transport areas.
expressed as hertz, by an alternating National Electrical Code (NEC):
current in one second. The hertz is Internet Protocol (IP): The set of rules that A consensus standard published by the
equivalent to the older unit cycles per defines how information is packaged and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
second. addressed for delivery across the Internet. and incorporated in OSHA regulations.

Gauge: A term used to denote the physical size Internet Service Provider (ISP): A company that Network: 1) Series of points connected by
of a wire. offers consumers and businesses access to communications channels; 2) Network
the internet and other related services. of telephone lines normally used for
Ground: 1) An electrical term meaning to dialed telephone calls; 3) Network of
connect to the earth or other large Interstices: In cable construction, the spaces, communications channels connected to the
conducting body to serve as an earth thus valleys or voids between or around the use of one customer. For purposes of data
making a complete electrical circuit; cable’s components. communications applications, components
2) A wire intended to be used for grounding in a common geographical area, served
(also called grounding conductor). Jacket: A material covering over a wire insulation by a common computer, or performing a
or an assembly of components. An overall common function may be defined as one
Helical Stripe: A continuous, colored, spiral jacket on a complex cable grouping. Also network. Also defined as one or more
stripe applied over the outer perimeter called a sheath. interconnected data links.
of an insulated conductor for circuit
identification purposes. Lay: A term used in cable manufacturing to Ohm: A unit of electrical resistance, the
denote the distance of advance of one resistance of a circuit in which a potential
Hygroscopic: Capable of absorbing moisture member of a group of spirally twisted difference of one volt produces a current of
from the air. members, in one turn, measured axially. one ampere.
Impact Strength: A test designed to ascertain Local Area Network (LAN): A network spanning Outside Plant (OSP): All cables and wires
the abuse a cable configuration can a limited geographical area, providing data extending outward from the network
absorb, without physical or electrical communications between computers and protectors on the main distribution frame
breakdown, by impacting with a given peripherals, and switching equipment. to connect the terminal equipment to the
weight, dropped from a given height, in a Outside Plant.
controlled environment. Local Exchange Carrier (LEC): A telephone
company that provides the dial tone to the Pair: Two wires forming a single circuit,
Impedance: The total opposition that a circuit end consumer. Incumbent local exchange held together by twisting, binding, or
offers to the flow of alternating current at carriers (ILECs) are the Bell Operating a common jacket.
a particular frequency. It is a combination companies and smaller independent phone
of resistance R and reactance X, measured companies that originally provided local Parallel: A construction in which two or more
in ohms. phone services to specific geographic conductors are laid parallel and surrounded
communities on a regulated, monopoly and separated by an insulating material.
Inductance: The property of a circuit or circuit basis. CLECs are competitive local carriers
element that opposes a change in current created out of the Telecommunications Act PASP: A cable sheath consisting of an inner
flow, thus causing current changes to lag of 1996. polyethylene (P) jacket, corru­gated
behind voltage changes. It is measured in aluminum (A) shield, corrugated steel (S)
henrys. Local Number Portability (LNP): The practice and an outer polyethylene (P) jacket.
of letting a customer switch service from
Insulated Wire: A conductor of electricity one local company to another without PIC: An abbreviation for Plastic Insulated
covered with a non-conducting material. having to change their telephone number. Conductor: conductors covered with an
extruded coating of plastic.
Insulation: A non-conductive material usually Longitudinal Wrap: A tape applied longitudinally
surrounding or separating two conductive with the axis of the core being covered, Plasticizer: A chemical agent added in
materials. Often called the dielectric in a as opposed to a helical, or spiral, tape compounding plastics to make them softer
radio frequency cable. wrapped core. and more flexible.

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Glossary

Polyethylene: A family of insulating materials Sheath: The combination of a metallic shield Tracer Stripe: When more than one color coding
derived from polymerization of ethylene and an extruded plastic jacket applied as stripe is required, the first, or widest, stripe
gas. They are basically pure hydrocarbon the outermost covering on a cable. In the is the base stripe; the other, usually narrower
resins with excellent dielectric properties. absence of a shield, the extruded jacket stripes, being termed tracer stripes.
may be designated as a sheath.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): A general purpose Twisted Pair: Two insulated conductors
thermoplastic widely used for wire and Shield: A metallic layer placed around an spiraled together.
cable insulations and jackets. insulated conductor or group of conductors
to prevent electrostatic or electromagnetic UL: Abbreviation for Underwriters Laboratories,
Pressurization: The use of pressurized gas or interference between the enclosed wires and a non-profit independent organization,
dry air inside Air Core cables to prevent external fields. This shield can be braided which operates a listing service for electrical
the entry of water at faulty splices or minor or served wires, foil wrap, foil backed tape, and electronic materials and equipment.
sheath cracks. It can also trigger an alarm a metallic tube, or conductive vinyl or
when major faults occur and can assist in rubber. When a metallic braid of tinned or Unbundled Network Element Provider
locating the damaged areas. bare copper is applied over the insulated (UNE-P): The wholesale purchase of all network
conductor, the shielding effectiveness is elements from the RBOC, with the CLEC
Pulling Eye: A device which may be fastened in proportion to the amount of coverage, retaining the responsibility for integrating
to the conductor(s) or jacket of a cable or usually expressed as a percentage. the elements together in order to complete
formed by or fastened to the wire armor connections and provide service.
and to which a hook or rope may be Spark Test: A test designed to locate pinholes
directly attached in order to pull the cable in a wire’s insulation by application of an Voice Frequency: Any of the frequencies that
through a duct. electrical potential across the material for are audible to the human ear. For telephone
a very short period of time while the wire is transmission the range is generally from
Put-Up: Refers to the packaging of wire and drawn through an electrode field with one 300 to 3,400 Hz.
cable. The term itself refers to the quantity end of the wire grounded.
of product that is ready to be stored or Volt: The standard unit of electromotive force
shipped. STALPETH: A cable sheath consisting of a or electrical pressure. One volt is the
corrugated steel (ST) shield applied over amount of pressure that will cause one
Regional Bell Operating Company (RBOC): A a corrugated aluminum (AL) shield and an ampere of current to flow through one ohm
holding company formed by the divestiture outer polyethylene (PETH) jacket. of resistance.
of AT&T to provide both regulated and non-
regulated telephone services. Stranding: The manufacturing process by which Voltage Rating: The highest voltage that may be
cable components are assembled around a continuously applied to a wire in conformance
Resistance: The property of an electric circuit central piece, forming a round core. with standards or specifications.
which determines for a given current the
rate at which electric energy is converted Tank Test: A voltage dielectric test in which the VW-1: A test used by Underwriters Laboratories
into heat and has a value such that the wire or cable test sample is submerged in to classify wires and cables with regard
current squared multiplied by the resistance water and voltage is applied between the to their resistance to burning. (Formerly
gives the power converted. conductor and water as ground. designated as FR-1.)

Restriction on Hazardous Substances Temperature Rating: The maximum temperature Wall Thickness: A term expressing the thickness
(RoHS): The European Commission’s at which the insulating material may be of a layer of applied insulation or jacket.
Directive 2002/95/EC adopted January 27, used in continuous operation without loss
2003, also know as “RoHS,” which restricts Wide Area Network (WAN): A network spanning
of its basic properties. a broad geographical area, providing data
the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment. Tensile Strength: A term denoting the greatest communications between computers and
longitudinal tensile stress a substance can peripherals, and switching equipment.
Ring Banding: See Bandmarking. bear without tearing apart or rupturing. Wire: 1) A single piece of slender, flexible metal,
Rip Cord: A cord placed directly under the jacket Thermoplastic: Material that will resoften and ranging in approximate size from a piece
of a cable in order to facilitate stripping distort from its formed shape by heating that is difficult to bend by hand to a fine
(removal) of the jacket. above a critical temperature peculiar to thread. 2) Several wires as in (1) twisted
the material. together.
Screened Cables: A cable core design where an
aluminum shield divides the cable core into Tinned Wire: Copper wire that has been
two electrically separate compartments. coated with a layer of tin or solder to
simplify soldering.

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Part Number Index

Catalog Catalog Catalog Catalog Catalog

Number Page Number Page Number Page Number Page Number Page

2010078.........................8 2036334.......................15 2095065.......................23 6937817.........................4 6987762.......................16

2010079.........................8 2036335.......................15 2095066.......................23 6937833.........................4 6987770.......................16
2010080.........................8 2036336.......................15 2095067.......................23 6937841.........................4 6987788.......................16
2010081.........................8 2036337.......................15 2095068.......................23 6937858.........................4 6987796.......................16
2010083.........................8 2036338.......................15 2095069.......................23 6937866.........................4 6987804.......................16
2010084.........................8 2036339.......................15 2095084.......................26 6964787.........................4 6987812.......................16
2012000.........................3 2036340.......................15 2095086.......................26 6964795.........................4 6987820.......................16
2012001.........................3 2036341.......................15 2095089.......................25 6964803.........................4 6987838.......................16
2012004.........................3 2036342.......................15 2095090.......................25 6964811.........................4 6987846.......................16
2012005.........................3 2036343.......................15 2095091.......................25 6968762.........................4 6987853.......................16
2012006.........................3 2036344.......................15 2095094.......................25 6968770.........................4 6987861.......................16
2012010.........................3 2036345.......................15 2095095.......................25 6983381.........................4 6987879.......................16
2012011.........................3 2036346.......................15 2095096.......................25 6987218.........................4 6987887.......................16
2012015.........................3 2039061.......................17 2095098.......................26 6987275.........................4 6987895.......................16
2012016.........................3 2039062.......................17 2095099.......................26 6987374.........................8 7013881.......................20
2012020.........................3 2039063.......................17 2095102.......................25 6987382.........................8 7021421.......................20
2036300.......................15 2039064.......................17 2095106.......................25 6987390.........................8 7021496.......................20
2036301.......................15 2090008.......................19 2095125.......................24 6987408.........................8 7071608.......................14
2036302.......................15 2090010.......................19 2095126.......................24 6987416.........................8 7071616.......................14
2036303.......................15 2090012.......................19 2095127.......................24 6987424.........................8 7502008.........................8
2036307.......................15 2090013.......................19 2095128.......................24 6987481.......................16 7502024.........................7
2036308.......................15 2090014.......................19 2095129.......................24 6987499.......................16 7502032.........................7
2036309.......................15 2090018.......................19 2095130.......................24 6987507.......................16 7502040.........................7
2036310.......................15 2090021.......................19 2095131.......................24 6987515.......................16 7502057.........................7
2036311.......................15 2090051.......................19 2095132.......................24 6987523.......................16 7502065.........................7
2036312.......................15 2090052.......................19 2095133.......................24 6987572.......................16 7502073.........................7
2036313.......................15 2090053.......................19 2095134.......................24 6987580.......................16 7502081.........................7
2036314.......................15 2090055.......................19 2095135.......................24 6987606.......................16 7502099.........................7
2036320.......................15 2090056.......................19 2095136.......................24 6987622.......................16 7502107.........................8
2036321.......................15 2091013.......................20 2095137.......................24 6987630.......................16 7502180.........................7
2036322.......................15 2091015.......................22 2095138.......................24 6987648.......................16 7502198.........................7
2036323.......................15 2091016.......................22 2095146.......................24 6987655.......................16 7502214.........................7
2036324.......................15 2091021.......................22 2095150.......................23 6987663.......................16 7502230.........................7
2036325.......................15 2091090.......................21 2095151.......................23 6987671.......................16 7502248.........................7
2036326.......................15 2091093.......................21 2095160.......................26 6987705.......................16 7502958.......................16
2036327.......................15 2095002.......................23 2095161.......................26 6987713.......................16 7503485.........................4
2036328.......................15 2095016.......................23 3114733.......................20 6987721.......................16 7503543.........................7
2036329.......................15 2095061.......................23 6307482.......................20 6987739.......................16 7503550.........................7
2036330.......................15 2095063.......................23 6937064.........................4 6987747.......................16 7503576.........................7
2036331.......................15 2095064.......................23 6937767.........................4 6987754.......................16 7503592.........................7

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Part Number Index

Catalog Catalog Catalog Catalog Catalog

Number Page Number Page Number Page Number Page Number Page

7503600.........................7 7512650.......................16 7524622.......................10 7525785.......................13 7527161.........................2

7503618.........................7 7512668.......................16 7524648.......................10 7525793.......................13 7527187.........................2
7503626.........................7 7513252.........................8 7524655.......................10 7525819.......................13 7527195.........................2
7503634.........................7 7513351.........................8 7524671.......................10 7525835.......................13 7527203.........................2
7503659.........................7 7515265.......................21 7524697.......................10 7525843.......................13 7527757.........................2
7503667.........................7 7515307.......................21 7524705.......................10 7525850.......................13 7527765.........................2
7503683.........................7 7516438.........................8 7524713.......................10 7525868.......................13 7527781.........................2
7503709.........................7 7516461.........................5 7524721.......................10 7525876.......................13 7528003.......................12
7503717.........................7 7516479.........................5 7525058.......................11 7526551.......................14 7528011.......................12
7503725.........................7 7516487.........................5 7525066.......................11 7526569.......................14 7528037.......................12
7503816.........................7 7516495.........................5 7525074.......................11 7526577.......................14 7528045.......................12
7503824.........................7 7517261.........................5 7525082.......................11 7526585.......................14 7528060.......................12
7503832.........................7 7517279.........................5 7525090.......................11 7526601.......................14 7528102.......................12
7503840.........................7 7517287.........................5 7525116.......................11 7526668.......................14 7528110.......................12
7506777.........................4 7517303.........................5 7525124.......................11 7526684.......................14 7528136.......................12
7506785.........................4 7517329.........................5 7525140.......................11 7526692.......................14 7528144.......................12
7506876.........................4 7517394.........................6 7525157.......................11 7526718.......................14 7528169.......................12
7506884.........................4 7517410.........................6 7525173.......................11 7526734.......................14 7528185.......................12
7506892.........................4 7517428.........................6 7525199.......................11 7526742.......................14 7528193.......................12
7506900.........................4 7517444.........................6 7525207.......................11 7526759.......................14 7528201.......................12
7506918.........................4 7517451.........................6 7525215.......................11 7526767.......................14 7528219.......................12
7506926.........................4 7517469.........................6 7525223.......................11 7526775.......................14 7528250.......................17
7506975.........................4 7517485.........................6 7525504.......................13 7526973.......................13 7528268.......................17
7506983.........................4 7517501.........................6 7525512.......................13 7526981.......................13 7528276.......................17
7506991.........................4 7524507.......................10 7525538.......................13 7526999.......................13 7528284.......................17
7507007.......................16 7524515.......................10 7525595.......................13 7527005.........................2 7528292.......................17
7507015.......................16 7524523.......................10 7525603.......................13 7527013.........................2 7528300.......................17
7507023.......................16 7524556.......................10 7525629.......................13 7527021.........................2 7528318.......................17
7508252.........................4 7524564.......................10 7525637.......................13 7527039.........................2 7528326.......................17
7510506.........................4 7524572.......................10 7525652.......................13 7527112.........................2 7528755.......................12
7510712.........................8 7524580.......................10 7525678.......................13 7527120.........................2 7528763.......................12
7510720.........................8 7524598.......................10 7525751.......................13 7527138.........................2 7528789.......................12
7512510.........................8 7524614.......................10 7525769.......................13 7527146.........................2

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1 Air Core Cables 1-8

Air Core Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PE-22 AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2003 . . . . . . . 2
Figure 8 Air Core Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PE-38 AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2003-F8 . . . . . 3
Air Core ALPETH Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type BH*A & BK*A . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2101 . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 8 Air Core ALPETH Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type BH*S & BK*S . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2102 . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 8 Air Core ALPETH-GP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type BH*P & BK*P . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2108 . . . . . . . 6
Air Core Bonded PASP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type BH*H & BK*H . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2107 . . . . . . . . 7
Air Core Foam Skin Bonded STALPETH Cable . . . . . . Bell Type DC*Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2106 . . . . . . . 8
2 Filled Core Cables 9-17
Filled Solid Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDUP (RUS) PE-39 AL . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2002 . . . . . . 10
Filled Solid 5-Mil Copper Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDUP (RUS) PE-39 CU . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2002 . . . . . . 11
Filled Solid Copper-Bearing Gopher-Resistant Cable . RDUP (RUS) PE-39 GR . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2002 . . . . . . 12
Filled Foam Skin Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDUP (RUS) PE-89 AL . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2007 . . . . . . . 13
Filled Foam Skin CACSP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDUP (RUS) PE-89 CACSP . . . . . . Spec. 2007 . . . . . . . 14
Filled Foam Skin ALPETH Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type AN*A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2111 . . . . . . . 15
Filled Foam Skin ASP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type AN*W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2100 . . . . . . . 16
Filled Foam Skin “S” Screened ASP Cable . . . . . . . . . Bell Type KN*W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2109-F . . . . . 17
3 Wire Products 18-26
Glass Supported Drop Wire 2, 3 and 6 Pair . . . . . . . . . Bell Type and RDUP (RUS) . . . . . . Spec. 4292-4294 . . 19
Drop Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type and RDUP (RUS) PE-7 . . Spec. 4295 . . . . . . . 20
C Rural Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 4283 . . . . . . . 20
Ground Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 2621/2622 . . 21
Multiple Pair Aerial Service Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 4298 . . . . . . . 22
Buried Service Wire - Gopher-Resistant . . . . . . . . . . . RDUP (RUS) PE-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 4284 . . . . . . . 23
Buried Service Wire - Aluminum Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . ICEA S-86-634 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 4287 . . . . . . . 24
Buried Service Wire - Gopher-Resistant . . . . . . . . . . . Bell Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 3503 . . . . . . 25
Buried Service Wire - Bronze or CCS Shield . . . . . . . . Bell Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spec. 3502 . . . . . . . 26
4 Technical Information 27-36
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Color Code Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-34
Part Number Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36
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Telecommunications

Air Core Cables 1

Plastic insulated Air Core Cables The temperature range that Index Page
provide a broad range of pair Telecommunications cable can
sizes for the distribution of withstand is: Air Core Cable
telecommunication signals for For storage and operation: PE-22 AL
outside use. These cables can be -45˚C to 80˚C Spec. 2003 2
installed in underground ducts or -49˚F to 176˚F
strung between poles, lashed to a For installation: Figure 8 Air Core Cable
steel messenger or equipped with a -30˚C to 60˚C
PE-38 AL
built-in messenger wire. -22˚F to 140˚F
Spec. 2003-F8 3
An industry-standard coIor-coding All cables are equipped with
system provides full identification surface-printed identification and Air Core ALPETH Cable
of every pair through the use of 10 sequential footage markings. Bell System Type BH*A & BK*A
different insulating coIors and non- Spec. 2101 4
hygroscopic unit binders. The cable design for 19, 22 and 24
AWG sizes has the transmission Figure 8 Air Core
Different optional sheath designs performance capability of 100, ALPETH Cable
provide electrical shielding Category 3 Backbone UTP Cables Bell System Type BH*S & BK*S
necessary for proper grounding specified in TIA/EIA 568-C. Spec. 2102 5
and mechanical protection
against rodents and other physical Our Telecommunications cable
damage. A black, weather-resistant constructions contain no halogens Figure 8 Air Core
polyethylene jacket is used on all (chlorine, fluorine, bromine or ALPETH-GP Cable
constructions for protection against iodine), which means they are less Bell System Type BH*P & BK*P
long-term outdoor exposure. toxic and more environmentally Spec. 2108 6
friendly. Look for the 17 FREE™
logo. Air Core Bonded PASP Cable
Bell System Type BH*H & BK*H
General Cable Air Core Cables are Spec. 2107 7
all proudly made in the U.S.A.
Air Core Foam Skin
Bonded STALPETH Cable
Bell System Type DC*Z
Spec. 2106 8

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Air Core Cables Telecommunications

Air Core Cable Spec. 2003

PE-22 AL

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color-coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards
Twisted Pairs: Nominal Cable Data
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
a single group 7527757 6 19 0.49 102 5000
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
each group having a color-coded unit binder
7527765 12 19 0.62 168 5000

Core Wrap: 7527781 25 19 0.79 310 5000

• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
7527005 6 22 0.40 65 5000
longitudinally with an overlap
Sheath: 7527013 12 22 0.49 102 5000

Aluminum Shield: 7527021 25 22 0.63 174 5000

• Corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.008" aluminum
tape applied longitudinally with an overlap
7527039 50 22 0.90 308 5000

Jacket: 7527112 6 24 0.37 51 5000

• Black, linear low density polyethylene
7527120 12 24 0.43 74 5000
Application(s):
• For aerial installation by attachment to a support 7527138 25 24 0.54 122 5000
strand
• For underground installation when placed in a
7527146 50 24 0.67 209 5000
duct (pressurization is recommended) 7527161 100 24 0.88 385 5000
Compliances:
• Formerly RDUP (RUS) Specification PE-22
7527187 200 24 1.18 720 2500
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10) 7527195 300 24 1.40 1060 2500
• ANSI/ICEA S-85-625-2007
Packaging: 7527203 400 24 1.60 1375 2500
• Standard lengths are shipped on non-returnable Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon request

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Telecommunications Air Core Cables

Figure 8 Air Core Cable Spec. 2003-F8

PE-38 AL

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22
and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
Nominal Cable Data accordance with telephone industry standards

CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD

Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
Core Assembly:
2012020 6 19 0.96 x 0.49 229 5000 • 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
2012010 6 22 0.87 x 0.40 234 5000 a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
2012011 12 22 0.96 x 0.49 259 5000 each group having a color-coded unit binder

2012000 25 22 1.08 x 0.61 339 5000 Core Wrap:

• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
2012001 50 22 1.28 x 0.81 466 5000 longitudinally with an overlap

2012015 6 24 0.84 x 0.37 221 5000 Figure 8 Sheath:

Aluminum Shield:
2012016 12 24 0.90 x 0.43 242 5000 • Corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.008" aluminum
2012004 25 24 1.01 x 0.54 280 5000 tape applied longitudinally with an overlap
Support Messenger:
2012005 50 24 1.14 x 0.67 376 5000 • A 1/4", 7 strand, extra high strength galvanized
2012006 100 24 1.37 x 0.90 535 5000 steel wire, fully flooded for corrosion protection

Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene is jacketed
in an integral extrusion with the shielded core
and support messenger to form a “Figure 8”
configuration
Application(s):
• Intended for aerial installation
Compliances:
• Formerly RDUP (RUS) Specification PE-38
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
• ANSI/ICEA S-85-625-2007
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on non-returnable
wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon request

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Air Core Cables Telecommunications

Air Core ALPETH Cable Spec. 2101

BELL SYSTEM TYPE  BHBA (19 AWG) BKMA (24 AWG)
BHAA (22 AWG) BKTA (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
InsuIation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards Nominal Cable Data
Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in 7506975 50 19 1.10 582 3000
a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7506983 100 19 1.50 1080 3000
each group having a color-coded unit binder 7506991 200 19 1.90 2087 1000
• 1200 pairs and larger are mirror image color code
Core Wrap: 7510506 300 19 2.40 3099 1000
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied 7506876 25 22 0.61 169 5000
Iongitudinally with an overlap
ALPETH Sheath: 7506884 50 22 0.79 305 3000

Aluminum Shield: 7506892 100 22 1.10 577 5000

• Corrugated 0.008" aluminum tape applied
Iongitudinally with an overlap
6968770 200 22 1.50 1086 4000

Jacket: 7506900 300 22 1.70 1584 2500

• Black, linear low density polyethylene
6968762 400 22 1.90 2101 2500
Application(s):
• Intended for aerial installation by attachment to a 6987275 600 22 2.30 3140 1000
support strand
6937817 900 22 2.80 4648 700
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-421-CORE 7506918 25 24 0.55 124 5000
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
7506926 50 24 0.65 208 10000
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel 6937064 100 24 0.86 378 3000
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when
requested
6964803 200 24 1.10 716 6000
• Non-standard packaging is also available 6964811 300 24 1.40 1034 5000
6964795 400 24 1.50 1350 4000
6964787 600 24 1.78 2037 1000
6983381 900 24 2.20 2982 1600
6937833 1200 24 2.50 3962 1000
7506777 1500 24 2.77 4894 800
6937841 1800 24 3.10 5889 800
7503485 400 26 1.30 886 2500
6987218 600 26 1.50 1317 3300
7508252 900 26 1.80 1934 2200
6937858 1200 26 2.05 2540 1000
6937866 1500 26 2.30 3155 1000
7506785 1800 26 2.50 3756 1000
6937767 2100 26 2.70 4382 1000
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.

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Telecommunications Air Core Cables

Figure 8 Air Core ALPETH Cable Spec. 2102

BELL SYSTEM TYPE  BHBS (19 AWG) BKMS (24 AWG)
BHAS (22 AWG) BKTS (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
Nominal Cable Data accordance with telephone industry standards
Twisted Pairs:
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD • Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
Core Assembly:
7516461 25 19 1.36 x 0.86 477 5000 • 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
a single group
7516479 50 19 1.61 x 1.11 746 2500
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7516487 25 22 1.20 x 0.70 342 5000 each group having a color-coded unit binder

7516495 50 22 1.35 x 0.85 480 5000 Core Wrap:

• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
7517261 100 22 1.56 x 1.06 748 5000 longitudinally with an overlap

7517279 25 24 1.12 x 0.62 287 10000 Figure 8 Alpeth Sheath:

Aluminum Shield:
7517287 50 24 1.23 x 0.73 380 10000 • Corrugated 0.008" aluminum tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
7517303 100 24 1.42 x 0.92 556 5000
Support Messenger:
7517329 200 24 1.66 x 1.16 884 5000 • A 1/4", 7 strand, extra high strength galvanized
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. steel wire, fully flooded for corrosion protection
Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene is jacketed
in an integral extrusion with the shielded core
and support messenger to form a “Figure 8”
configuration
AppIication(s):
• Intended for aerial installation
CompIiances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification
GR-421-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when
requested
• Non-standard packaging is also available

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Air Core Cables Telecommunications

Figure 8 Air Core ALPETH-GP Cable Spec. 2108

Bell System Type  BHBP (19 AWG) BKMP (24 AWG)
BHAP (22 AWG) BKTP (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards Nominal Cable Data
Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in 7517394 25 19 1.63 x 1.13 675 5000
a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7517410 25 22 1.38 x 0.88 497 5000
each group having a color-coded unit binder 7517428 50 22 1.56 x 1.06 664 5000
Core Wrap: 7517444 100 22 1.84 x 1.34 971 2500
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap 7517451 25 24 1.33 x 0.83 433 5000
Figure 8 ALPETH-GP Sheath: 7517469 50 24 1.45 x 0.95 547 5000
Aluminum Shield: 7517485 100 24 1.63 x 1.13 758 5000
• Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap 7517501 200 24 1.90 x 1.40 1129 2500
First Jacket: Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
• Black, linear low density polyethylene jacket over
the aluminum tape
Steel Tape:
• Corrugated, 0.006" steel tape flooded on both
sides applied longitudinally over the first jacket
with an overlap
Support Messenger:
• A 1/4", 7 strand, extra high strength galvanized
steel wire, fully flooded for corrosion protection
Outer Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene is applied
in an integral extrusion over the steel tape
and support messenger to form a “Figure 8”
configuration
Application(s):
• Intended for aerial installation where additional
mechanical protection is required
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-421-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when
requested
• Non-standard packaging is also available

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Telecommunications Air Core Cables

Air Core Bonded PASP Cable Spec. 2107

Bell System Type  BHBH (19 AWG) BKMH (24 AWG)
BHAH (22 AWG) BKTH (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
Nominal Cable Data accordance with telephone industry standards
Twisted Pairs:
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD • Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
Core Assembly:
7502180 25 19 0.98 440 5000 • 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
a single group
7502198 50 19 1.21 750 3000
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7502214 100 19 1.62 1365 3000 each group having a color-coded unit binder
• 1200 pairs and larger are mirror image color code
7502230 200 19 2.10 2475 1000
Core Wrap:
7502248 300 19 2.59 3530 1000 • Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
7503543 25 22 0.76 280 5000
Bonded PASP Sheath:
7503550 50 22 0.96 445 3000 Inner Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene jacket over
7503576 100 22 1.20 750 3000
the core wrap
7503592 200 22 1.60 1360 4000 Aluminum Shield:
• Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied
7503600 300 22 1.80 1893 1000
longitudinally
7503618 400 22 2.10 2490 2000 Steel Shield:
• Corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.006" steel tape
7503626 600 22 2.50 3582 1500
applied longitudinally over the aluminum tape with
7503634 900 22 3.00 5265 700 an overlap

7503659 25 24 0.68 220 10000 Outer Jacket:

• Black, linear low density polyethylene jacket
7503667 50 24 0.81 325 10000 bonded to the coated steel

7503683 100 24 1.00 530 10000 Application(s):

• Intended for pressurized direct buried installation
7503709 200 24 1.30 900 5000 in situations in which resistance to lightning and
mechanical damage is required
7503717 300 24 1.50 1270 2500
Compliances:
7503725 400 24 1.68 1635 2500 • Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-421-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
7502073 600 24 2.00 2339 2000
Packaging:
7502040 900 24 2.40 3424 1600 • Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when
7502081 1200 24 2.70 4418 900 requested
• Non-standard packaging is also available
7502065 1500 24 3.02 5422 900
7502057 1800 24 3.30 6580 800
7503816 400 26 1.40 1110 2500
7502024 600 26 1.70 1554 3300
7502032 900 26 2.05 2237 2200
7502099 1200 26 2.30 2923 1000
7503824 1500 26 2.51 3556 1000
7503832 1800 26 2.68 4205 1000
7503840 2100 26 2.83 4827 900
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.

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Air Core Cables Telecommunications

Air Core Foam Skin Bonded STALPETH Cable Spec. 2106

Bell System Type  DCAZ (22 AWG) DCTZ (26 AWG)
DCMZ (24 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 22, 24 and 26 AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin
skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
industry standards
Twisted Pairs: Nominal Cable Data
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 3600 pairs and less: made up of 100 pair super-
units consisting of four (4) 25 pair sub-units 2010083 900 22 2.50 4505 1000
• 4200 pair design: made up of 300 pair super-units
consisting of twelve (12) 25 pair sub-units 2010084 1200 22 2.95 5948 1000
• Each group is individually identifiable by color-
coded unit binders
2010078 600 24 1.70 2022 1000
• All sizes are mirror image color code 2010079 900 24 2.10 2960 1000
Core Wrap:
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
7516438 1200 24 2.35 3881 1000
longitudinally with an overlap 7510712 1500 24 2.60 4795 1000
Bonded STALPETH Sheath:
7502008 1800 24 2.80 5698 1000
Aluminum Shield:
• Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied 7502107 2100 24 2.98 6583 1000
longitudinally
7510720 2400 24 3.21 7502 1000
Steel Shield:
• Corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.006" steel tape 2010080 600 26 1.44 1342 1000
applied longitudinally over the aluminum tape with
an overlap
7512510 900 26 1.70 1937 1000

Outer Jacket: 6987374 1200 26 1.90 2524 1000

• Black, linear low density polyethylene jacket
bonded to the coated steel
7513351 1500 26 2.10 3116 2000

Application(s): 6987382 1800 26 2.30 3687 1000

• Intended for pressurized urban underground duct
installation
7513252 2100 26 2.44 4263 1000
• Designed for large pair-count subscriber-serving 6987390 2400 26 2.63 4832 1000
cables leaving Central Offices where duct
congestion is a prime concern 2010081 2700 26 2.70 5409 1000
Compliances: 6987408 3000 26 2.85 5978 1000
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-421-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10) 6987416 3600 26 3.15 7116 1000
Packaging: 6987424 4200 26 3.30 8246 1000
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
requested
• Non-standard packaging is also available

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Telecommunications

Filled Core Cables 2

Plastic insulated Filled Core The temperature range that Index Page
Cables provide a broad range of Telecommunications cable can
pair sizes for the distribution of withstand is: Filled Solid Cable
telecommunication signals for For storage and operation: RDUP (RUS) PE-39 AL
outside use. These cables can be -45˚C to 80˚C Spec. 2002 10
installed in underground ducts -49˚F to 176˚F
and direct buried applications For installation: Filled Solid 5-Mil Copper Cable
where protection against water and -30˚C to 60˚C
RDUP (RUS) PE-39 CU
moisture entry is required and may -22˚F to 140˚F
also be installed aerially.
Spec. 2002 11
All cables are equipped with
An industry standard color-coding surface-printed identification and Filled Solid Copper-Bearing
system provides full identification sequential footage markings. Gopher-Resistant Cable
of every pair through the use of 10 RDUP (RUS) PE-39 GR
different insulating colors and non- The cable design for 19, 22 and 24 Spec. 2002 12
hygroscopic unit binders. Designs AWG sizes has the transmission
are available using either a solid, performance capability of 100, Filled Foam Skin Cable
polyolefin insulation or foamed Category 3 Backbone UTP Cables RDUP (RUS) PE-89 AL
polyolefin with a solid polyolefin specified in TIA/EIA 568-C. Spec. 2007 13
skin. The solid insulation provides
a more robust Core Construction, Our Telecommunications cable
constructions contain no halogens Filled Foam Skin CACSP Cable
whereas the foam skin insulation RDUP (RUS) PE-89 CACSP
offers space saving advantages. (chlorine, fluorine, bromine or
iodine), which means they are less Spec. 2007 14
A variety of sheath designs are toxic and more environmentally
avail­able that provide electrical friendly. Look for the 17 FREE™ Filled Foam Skin ALPETH Cable
shielding necessary for proper logo. Bell System Type AN*A
grounding and mechanical Spec. 2111 15
protection against rodents and General Cable Filled Core Cables
other physical damage. A black, are all proudly made in the U.S.A. Filled Foam Skin ASP Cable
weather-resistant polyethylene Bell System Type AN*W
jacket is used on all constructions Spec. 2100 16
for protection against long-term
outdoor exposure. Filled Foam Skin
“S” Screened ASP Cable
Bell System Type KN*W
Spec. 2109-F 17

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Filled Core Cables Telecommunications

Filled Solid Cable Spec. 2002

RDUP (RUS) PE-39 AL

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards
Twisted Pairs: Nominal Cable Data
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
a single group 7524507 6 19 0.60 140 5000
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
each group having a color-coded unit binder 7524515 12 19 0.75 250 5000

Filling Compound: 7524523 25 19 0.97 450 5000

• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
ETPR compound, filling the interstices between 7524556 6 22 0.49 90 5000
the pairs and under the core tape
7524564 12 22 0.57 137 5000
Core Wrap:
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied 7524572 25 22 0.70 245 5000
longitudinally with an overlap
7524580 50 22 0.95 425 5000
Sheath:
7524598 100 22 1.20 765 2500
Aluminum Shield:
• Corrugated, copolymer coated, 0.008" aluminum 7524614 6 24 0.46 68 5000
tape applied longitudinally with an overlap
• The sheath interfaces are flooded with an 7524622 12 24 0.51 105 5000
adhesive water-blocking compound
7524648 25 24 0.60 170 5000
Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene 7524655 50 24 0.78 285 5000
Application(s): 7524671 100 24 1.00 525 5000
• Intended for duct and direct buried installations
where protection against water and moisture entry 7524697 200 24 1.30 960 2500
is required and may also be installed aerially
Compliances: 7524705 300 24 1.60 1380 2500
• Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) 7 CFR
1755.390 (RUS PE-39)
7524713 400 24 1.82 1810 2500
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10) 7524721 600 24 2.20 2750 1250
• ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-2007
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon request

RDUP Listed
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Telecommunications Filled Core Cables

Filled Solid 5-Mil Copper Cable Spec. 2002

RDUP (RUS) PE-39 CU

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards
Nominal Cable Data Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
7525058 6 22 0.46 100 5000 a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7525066 12 22 0.57 150 5000 each group having a color-coded unit binder
7525074 25 22 0.71 265 5000 Filling Compound:
• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
7525082 50 22 0.93 450 5000 ETPR compound, filling the interstices between
the pairs and under the core tape
7525090 100 22 1.20 805 2500
Core Wrap:
7525116 6 24 0.43 78 5000 • Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
7525124 12 24 0.50 115 5000
Sheath:
7525140 25 24 0.60 185 5000
Copper Shield:
7525157 50 24 0.77 305 5000 • Corrugated 0.005" copper tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
7525173 100 24 1.00 555 5000 • The sheath interfaces are flooded with
an adhesive water-blocking compound
7525199 200 24 1.35 995 2500
Jacket:
7525207 300 24 1.60 1425 2500 • Black, linear low density polyethylene

7525215 400 24 1.82 1870 2500 Application(s):

• Intended for duct and direct buried installations
7525223 600 24 2.20 2810 1250 where protection against water and moisture entry
is required and may also be installed aerially
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
Compliances:
• Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) 7 CFR
1755.390 (RUS PE-39)
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
• ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-2007
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon request

RDUP Listed
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Filled Core Cables Telecommunications

Filled Solid Copper-Bearing Gopher-Resistant Cable Spec. 2002

RDUP (RUS) PE-39 GR

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Solid, high density polyethylene, color- coded in
accordance with telephone industry standards
Twisted Pairs: Nominal Cable Data
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together
in a single group 7528755 6 19 0.58 155 5000
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
each group having a color-coded unit binder 7528763 12 19 0.75 265 5000

Filling Compound: 7528789 25 19 0.97 475 5000

• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
ETPR compound, filling the interstices between 7528003 6 22 0.48 101 5000
the pairs and under the core tape
7528011 12 22 0.55 150 5000
Core Wrap:
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied 7528037 25 22 0.70 260 5000
longitudinally with an overlap
7528045 50 22 0.93 445 5000
Sheath:
7528060 100 22 1.20 795 2500
Copper-Bearing Shield:
• Corrugated, copper-bearing gopher- 7528102 6 24 0.43 77 5000
resistant tape applied longitudinally with an
overlap 7528110 12 24 0.50 115 5000
• The sheath interfaces are flooded with an
adhesive water-blocking compound 7528136 25 24 0.60 180 5000
Jacket: 7528144 50 24 0.78 300 5000
• Black, linear low density polyethylene
Application(s): 7528169 100 24 1.00 550 5000
• Intended for duct and direct buried installations 7528185 200 24 1.36 985 2500
where protection against water and moisture
entry is required and may also be installed 7528193 300 24 1.60 1410 2500
aerially
• The copper-bearing tape provides increased 7528201 400 24 1.80 1855 2500
mechanical protection and gopher resistance
7528219 600 24 2.20 2805 1250
Compliances:
• Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) 7 Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
CFR 1755.390 (RUS PE-39)
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
• ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-2007
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon
request

RDUP Listed
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Telecommunications Filled Core Cables

Filled Foam Skin Cable Spec. 2007

RDUP (RUS) PE-89 AL

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin
Nominal Cable Data skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
industry standards
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD Twisted Pairs:
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) • Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
7525504 6 19 0.57 127 5000 Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
7525512 12 19 0.65 210 5000 a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
7525538 25 19 0.85 395 5000
each group having a color-coded unit binder
7525595 6 22 0.48 85 5000 Filling Compound:
• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
7525603 12 22 0.52 125 5000 ETPR compound, filling the interstices between
the pairs and under the core tape
7525629 25 22 0.62 205 5000
Core Wrap:
7525637 50 22 0.78 365 5000 • Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
7525652 100 22 1.01 665 2500
Sheath:
7525678 200 22 1.36 1255 2500
Aluminum Shield:
7525751 6 24 0.39 63 5000 • Corrugated, copolymer-coated, 0.008" aluminum
tape applied longitudinally with an overlap
7525769 12 24 0.48 87 5000 • The sheath interfaces are flooded with an
adhesive water-blocking compound
7525785 25 24 0.54 142 5000
Jacket:
7525793 50 24 0.64 240 5000 • Black, linear low density polyethylene

7525819 100 24 0.84 435 5000 Application(s):

• Intended for duct and direct buried installations
7525835 200 24 1.18 795 2500 where protection against water and moisture entry
is required and may also be installed aerially
7525843 300 24 1.37 1145 2500
Compliances:
7525850 400 24 1.48 1510 2500 • Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) 7 CFR
1755.890 (RUS PE-89)
7525868 600 24 1.82 2260 1250 • RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
• ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-2007
7525876 900 24 2.22 3390 1250
Packaging:
7526973 1200 24 2.54 4430 1000 • Standard lengths are shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
7526981 1500 24 2.80 5500 1000 • Non-standard packaging is available upon request

7526999 1800 24 3.03 6660 1000

Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.

RDUP Listed
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Filled Core Cables Telecommunications

Filled Foam Skin CACSP Cable Spec. 2007

RDUP (RUS) PE-89 CACSP

Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 22 and
24 AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin
skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
industry standards Nominal Cable Data
Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Assembly:
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in 7526551 6 22 0.46 116 5000
a single group
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups, 7526569 12 22 0.55 170 5000
each group having a color-coded unit binder
7526577 25 22 0.66 257 5000
Filling Compound:
• The entire core assembly is completely filled with 7526585 50 22 0.85 440 5000
ETPR compound, filling the interstices between
the pairs and under the core tape 7526601 100 22 1.10 765 2500
Core Wrap: 7071608 6 24 0.41 90 5000
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap 7526668 12 24 0.46 120 5000
CACSP Sheath: 7526684 25 24 0.57 183 5000
Aluminum Shield: 7526692 50 24 0.68 300 5000
• Corrugated, copolymer-coated, 0.008" aluminum
tape applied longitudinally over the core wrap 7526718 100 24 0.88 510 5000
Steel Shield:
• Corrugated, copolymer-coated, 0.006" 7526734 200 24 1.15 900 2500
steel tape applied longitudinally over the aluminum
tape with an overlap
7526742 300 24 1.45 1265 2500
• The sheath interfaces are flooded with an 7526759 400 24 1.55 1655 2500
adhesive water-blocking compound
Jacket: 7526767 600 24 1.82 2435 1250
• Black, linear low density polyethylene
7526775 900 24 2.20 3585 1250
Application(s):
• Intended for duct and direct buried installations 7071616 1200 24 2.52 4635 1000
where protection against water and moisture entry Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
is required and may also be installed aerially
• The addition of the steel tape armor provides
increased mechanical protection and gopher
resistance
Compliances:
• Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) 7 CFR
1755.890 (RUS PE-89)
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
• ANSI/ICEA S-84-608-2007
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on
non-returnable wood reels
• Non-standard packaging is available upon request

RDUP Listed
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Telecommunications Filled Core Cables

Filled Foam Skin ALPETH Cable Spec. 2111

BELL SYSTEM TYPE ANBA (19 AWG) ANMA (24 AWG)
ANAA (22 AWG) ANTA (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
Nominal Cable Data foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin
skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD industry standards
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) Twisted Pairs:
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
2036300 25 19 0.83 392 5000 varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk

2036301 50 19 0.98 717 2500 Core Assembly:

• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
2036302 100 19 1.50 1316 2500 a single group
2036303 200 19 2.00 2565 1250 • More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups,
each group having a color-coded unit binder
2036307 25 22 0.61 208 5000 • 1200 pairs and larger are mirror image color code
2036308 50 22 0.77 367 5000 Filling Compound:
• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
2036309 100 22 1.02 683 2500 ETPR compound, filling the interstices between
2036310 200 22 1.37 1286 2500 the pairs and under the core tape

2036311 300 22 1.66 1867 1250 Core Wrap:

• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
2036312 400 22 1.95 2503 1250 longitudinally with an overlap
2036313 600 22 2.40 3747 1250 Sheath:
2036314 900 22 3.00 5653 1000 Aluminum Shield:
• Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied
2036320 25 24 0.53 147 5000
longitudinally with an overlap
2036321 50 24 0.64 245 5000 • The sheath interfaces are flooded with an
adhesive water-blocking compound
2036322 100 24 0.83 438 5000
Jacket:
2036323 200 24 1.10 815 2500 • Black, linear low density polyethylene
2036324 300 24 1.31 1165 2500 Application(s):
2036325 400 24 1.50 1532 2500 • Intended for duct and direct buried installations
where protection against water and moisture entry
2036326 600 24 1.81 2304 1250 is required and may also be installed aerially
2036327 900 24 2.21 3436 1250 Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification
2036328 1200 24 2.50 4531 1000 GR-421-CORE
2036329 1500 24 2.84 5617 1000 • RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)

2036330 1800 24 3.09 6525 1000 Packaging:

• Standard lengths are shipped on
2036331 2100 24 3.35 7897 750 returnable steel reels or on non-returnable wood
reels when requested
2036334 25 26 0.45 104 5000
• Non-standard packaging is also available
2036335 50 26 0.59 179 5000
2036336 100 26 0.75 314 5000
2036337 200 26 0.98 570 5000
2036338 300 26 1.20 833 2500
2036339 400 26 1.29 1062 2500
2036340 600 26 1.60 1534 1250
2036341 900 26 1.90 2248 1250
2036342 1200 26 2.14 2986 1250
2036343 1500 26 2.37 3677 1250
2036344 1800 26 2.57 4369 1000
2036345 2100 26 2.90 5181 1000
2036346 2400 26 3.00 5876 1000
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.

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Filled Core Cables Telecommunications

Filled Foam Skin ASP Cable Spec. 2100

BELL SYSTEM TYPE  ANBW (19 AWG) ANMW (24 AWG)
ANAW (22 AWG) ANTW (26 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; sizes 19, 22, 24 and 26
AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin Nominal Cable Data
skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
industry standards CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
Twisted Pairs: NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
• Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk 6987481 25 19 0.87 454 5000
Core Assembly: 6987499 50 19 1.15 788 2500
• 25 pairs and less: pairs are assembled together in
a single group
6987507 100 19 1.45 1410 2500
• More than 25 pairs: pairs are arranged in groups, 6987515 200 19 2.03 2710 1250
each group having a color-coded unit binder
• 1200 pairs and larger are mirror image color code
6987523 300 19 2.45 3980 1250

Filling Compound: 6987572 25 22 0.65 254 5000

• The entire core assembly is completely filled with 6987580 50 22 0.82 431 5000
ETPR compound, filling the interstices between 6987606 100 22 1.06 757 2500
the pairs and under the core tape
6987622 200 22 1.45 1377 2500
Core Wrap:
• Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied 6987630 300 22 1.75 1997 1250
longitudinally with an overlap 6987648 400 22 1.96 2638 1250
ASP Sheath: 6987655 600 22 2.38 3917 1250
Aluminum Shield: 6987663 900 22 2.87 5773 1000
• Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied
longitudinally over the core wrap
6987671 1200 22 3.32 7549 750

Steel Shield: 6987705 25 24 0.55 173 5000

• Corrugated, 0.006" steel tape applied 6987713 50 24 0.70 295 5000
longitudinally over the aluminum tape with an 6987721 100 24 0.90 509 5000
overlap
• The sheath interfaces are flooded with an 6987739 200 24 1.14 898 2500
adhesive water-blocking compound 6987747 300 24 1.34 1263 2500
Jacket: 6987754 400 24 1.54 1651 2500
• Black, linear low density polyethylene
6987762 600 24 1.83 2430 1250
Application(s):
• Intended for duct and direct buried installations 6987770 900 24 2.25 3601 1250
where protection against water and moisture entry 6987788 1200 24 2.55 4687 1000
is required and may also be installed aerially
6987796 1500 24 2.82 5792 1000
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification
6987804 1800 24 3.09 6414 1000
GR-421-CORE 6987812 25 26 0.50 139 5000
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
6987820 50 26 0.61 221 5000
Packaging: 6987838 100 26 0.80 371 5000
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when 6987846 200 26 1.00 646 5000
requested 6987853 300 26 1.19 915 5000
• Non-standard packaging is also
available 6987861 400 26 1.30 1169 2500
6987879 600 26 1.55 1654 3300
6987887 900 26 1.87 2376 2500
6987895 1200 26 2.15 3124 2000
7507007 1500 26 2.45 3836 1600
7507015 1800 26 2.50 4542 1400
7502958 2100 26 2.74 5350 1000
7507023 2400 26 2.95 6042 1000
7512650 2700 26 3.10 6792 1000
7512668 3000 26 3.32 7415 750
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative
for latest information. This design is for duct installation only.

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Telecommunications Filled Core Cables

Filled Foam Skin “S” Screened ASP Cable Spec. 2109-F

BELL SYSTEM TYPE  KNAW (22 AWG)
KNMW (24 AWG)
Core Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid, annealed copper; size 22 and 24 AWG
Insulation:
• Dual insulation consisting of an inner layer of
foamed polyolefin surrounded by a solid polyolefin
Nominal Cable Data skin, color-coded in accordance with telephone
industry standards
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD Twisted Pairs:
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) • Insulated conductors are twisted into pairs with
varying lay lengths to minimize crosstalk
7528250 28 22 0.80 321 9000 Core Assembly:
• Twisted pairs are assembled into 12, 13 and 25
7528268 54 22 0.95 511 9000 pair units, or into 50 pair multi-units
• Service pair units of 4 to 18 pairs are assembled
7528276 106 22 1.20 861 6000
for inclusion into the cable
7528284 158 22 1.40 1209 4500 “S” Screen:
• Each half of the cable core is separated from the
7528292 210 22 1.60 1550 3000 other by use of a 0.004" plastic-coated aluminum
screen which divides the core into two electrically
7528300 314 22 1.92 2220 3000
isolated compartments
7528318 418 22 2.20 3167 2000 Filling Compound:
• The entire core assembly is completely filled with
7528326 616 22 2.50 4140 1500 ETPR compound, filling the interstices between
the pairs and under the core tape
2039061 28 24 0.62 222 9000
Core Wrap:
2039062 54 24 0.75 344 9000 • Non-hygroscopic dielectric tape applied
longitudinally with an overlap
2039063 106 24 1.00 547 6000
ASP Sheath:
2039064 210 24 1.30 1002 4500
Aluminum Shield:
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. • Corrugated, 0.008" aluminum tape applied
longitudinally over the core wrap
Steel Shield:
• Corrugated, 0.006" steel tape applied
longitudinally over the aluminum tape with an
overlap
• The sheath interfaces are flooded with an
adhesive water-blocking compound
Jacket:
• Black, linear low density polyethylene
Application(s):
• Intended for direct buried installation
• Designed for digital two-way T-Carrier signal
operation under one cable sheath
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-421-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Standard lengths are shipped on returnable steel
reels or on non-returnable wood reels when
requested
• Non-standard packaging is also available

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 Telecommunications

Wire Products 3

Wire products are small size The temperature range that Index Page
distribution wires used as the last Telecommunications cable can
link in bringing telecommunication withstand is: Glass Supported Drop Wire
services to the subscriber. These For storage and operation: 2, 3 and 6 Pair
services can incorporate voice, data -45˚C to 80˚C Bell System Type
and video channels. -49˚F to 176˚F and RDUP (RUS)
For installation: Spec. 4292-4294 19
Wire products are used in -30˚C to 60˚C
constructions from one pair to six -22˚F to 140˚F
pairs. They are made for either Drop Wire
self-supported aerial or for buried Multi-pair Aerial and Filled Service Bell System Type F Drop
service applications. Wires have the transmission and RDUP (RUS) PE-7
performance capability of 100, Spec. 4295 20
Aerial Services Wires are supported Category 3 Horizontal UTP Cables
by either an integral steel wire, glass specified in TIA/EIA-568-C. C Rural Wire
fibers imbedded in the jacket, or by Bell System Type
the use of high tensile copper-clad Most of our Telecommunications Spec. 4283 20
steel conductors. wire constructions contain no
halogens (chlorine, fluorine, Ground Wire
Buried Service Products are bromine or iodine), which means
water-resistant and can be made Bell System Type
they are less toxic and more
with different shielding materials Spec. 2621/2622 21
environmentally friendly. Look for
for mechanical protection during the 17 FREE™ logo.
installation and against damage by Multiple Pair Aerial Service Wire
rodents. All Buried Service Wire is Bell System Type
equipped with sequential footage Spec. 4298 22
markings.
Buried Service Wire
Gopher-Resistant
RDUP (RUS) PE-86
ICEA S-86-634
Spec. 4284 23

Buried Service Wire

Aluminum Shield
ICEA S-86-634
Spec. 4287 24

Buried Service and

Distribution Wire
Gopher-Resistant
Bell System Type
Spec. 3503 25

Buried Service Wire

Bronze or CCS Shield
Bell System Type C Service
Spec. 3502 26

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Telecommunications Wire Products

Glass Supported Drop Wire 2, 3 and 6 Pair Spec. 4292-4294

Bell System Type and RDUP (RUS)

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 22 AWG solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• Color-coded high density polyethylene
Assembly:
• 2, 3 or 6 twisted pairs and rip cord placed parallel
between the glass strength members

Nominal Cable Data Jacket:

• Black, flame-retardant, weather- and abrasion-
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD resistant PVC compound extruded over core
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) assembly
Application(s):
• Self-supporting drop wire intended for aerial
2090021 2 22 0.20 x 0.40 39 500 RS
service connection to the subscriber
2090008* 2 22 0.20 x 0.40 39 750 PP • Compatible with “P” Clamp/Wedge type hardware
• Glass strength member is lightweight, easy to
2090012 2 22 0.20 x 0.40 39 750 CL install
• No need for support wire grounding
2090010 2 22 0.20 x 0.40 39 1000 CL • Not affected by salt air and corrosive
environments
2090053 2 22 0.20 x 0.40 39 3500 RL
Compliances:
2090052* 3 22 0.28 x 0.44 56 600 PP • Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification
GR-3163-CORE
2090018* 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 400 PP • Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) Bulletin
1753 F-204
2090014 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 400 CL • RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)

2090055 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 500 CL Packaging:

• Available in Pull-Pac® cartons (PP), coils (CL),
2090051 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 1000 RL reels (RL) and reelsaver (RS)

2090056 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 2500 RL

2090013 6 22 0.27 x 0.50 79 3500 RL
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
* These Telecommunications wire items have sequential markings.

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Wire Products Telecommunications

Drop Wire Spec. 4295

Bell system type f drop and RDUP (RUS) PE-7

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 181/2 AWG solid 30% conductivity extra high
strength copper-covered steel
Sheath:
• Black, flame-, weather- and abrasion-resistant
PVC compound extruded over two conductors in
a parallel configuration CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Polarity Identification:
• Polarity ridge on one leg of the web located at 45˚
above the major axis of the wire cross-section 7021421 1 18½ 0.130 x 0.255 24 1000 CL
Application(s): 7021496 1 18½ 0.130 x 0.255 24 1000 PP
• Self-supporting one pair parallel conductor drop
wire intended for aerial service connection to the Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
subscriber
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-3163-CORE
• Rural Development Utility Program (RDUP) Bulletin
1753 F-204 (RUS PE-7)
• ANSI/ICEA S-89-648-1993
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Available in coils (CL) and Pull-Pac® cartons (PP)

C Rural Wire Spec. 4283

Bell System Type

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 14 or 12 AWG solid 30% conductivity extra high
strength copper-covered steel
Sheath:
• Black, high density polyethylene compound Nominal Cable Data
extruded over two conductors in a parallel
configuration CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
Polarity Identification: NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
• Polarity ridge on one minor face of the insulation
located at 45˚ above the major axis of the wire 6307482 1 14 0.160 x 0.280 35 1000 CL
cross-section
3114733 1 14 0.160 x 0.280 35 5000 (21") RL
Application(s):
• Self-supporting one pair parallel conductor 7013881 1 14 0.160 x 0.280 35 5500 (29") RL
drop wire intended for aerial distribution in rural
exchange areas 2091013 1 12 0.190 x 0.315 58 4000 (21") RL
Compliances: Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification TA-TSY-000125
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Available in coils (CL) and reels (RL)

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Telecommunications Wire Products

PVC Insulated Ground Wire Spec. 2621

Bell System Type

Product Construction:
Conductor:
• Solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• Light olive gray, flame-retardant, weather- and
abrasion-resistant PVC compound extruded over
Nominal Cable Data the conductor
Application(s):
CATALOG CABLE NOM. O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD • Single conductor for connection to ground for
NUMBER AWG CODE (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) customer premises or network equipment and
station protectors
7515307 6 V-61-C 0.22 102 600 CL Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification TA-TSY-000120
7515265 10 V-101-C 0.15 39 200 CL/CTN
• UL Listed VW-1
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. • RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Available in coils (CL) and coils in cartons
(CL/CTN)

Bare Ground Wire Spec. 2622

Bell System Type

Product Construction:
Conductor:
• Solid annealed copper
Application(s):
• Single conductor for grounding aerial cables and
pole-mounted equipment. Proper telephone co.
Nominal Cable Data grounding practices must be followed
Compliances:
CATALOG CABLE NOM. O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD • Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification
NUMBER AWG CODE (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) TA-TSY-000120
• ASTM B-3
2091090 6 B-6 0.16 86 50 CL/CTN • RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)

2091093 6 B-6 0.16 86 600 CL Packaging:

• Available in coils (CL) and coils in cartons
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. (CL/CTN)

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Wire Products Telecommunications

Multiple Pair Aerial Service Wire Spec. 4298

Bell System Type

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 22 AWG solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• Color-coded high density polyethylene
Jacket: Nominal Cable Data
• The pairs and a .083" diameter galvanized
steel messenger are enclosed in a black flame-
retardant, weather- and abrasion-resistant PVC
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
jacket in a Figure 8 configuration NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Application(s):
• Provides multiple line telecommunication service 2091021 6 22 0.380 x 0.615 82 400 CL
connection to the subscriber
2091015 6 22 0.380 x 0.615 82 500 RL
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-3163-CORE 2091016 6 22 0.380 x 0.615 82 3500 RL
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
Packaging:
• Available in coils (CL) and reels (RL)

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Telecommunications Wire Products

Double Jacketed Buried Service Wire Spec. 4284

GOPHER-Resistant  RDUP (RUS) PE-86
ICEA S-86-634
Product Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• High density polyethylene

Nominal Cable Data Pairing:

• Varying pair lays
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD Core Filling:
NUMBER AWG INCHES LBS/MFT LENGTH (FT) • 80˚C filling and flooding compounds
Inner Jacket:
2095061 2 22 0.32 56 2500 • Linear low density polyethylene

2095002 2 22 0.32 56 5000 Shield:

• 0.005" corrugated copper-clad alloy steel tape
2095151 3 22 0.34 66 1000
Rip Cord:
2095064 3 22 0.34 66 2500 • Under the outer jacket

2095016 3 22 0.34 66 5000 Outer Jacket:

• Black, linear low density polyethylene
2095150 6 22 0.40 95 1000 Application(s):
2095065 6 22 0.40 95 2500 • Intended for use in buried service application to
the subscriber loops
2095063 6 22 0.40 95 5000 • The shielding material provides resistance to
gopher damage
2095067 3 24 0.31 54 2500
Compliances:
2095066 3 24 0.31 54 5000 • ICEA S-86-634
• RDUP 7 CFR 1755.860 (RUS PE-86) for 2 and 3
2095068 6 24 0.36 74 2500 pair constructions, formerly PE-54 CCS
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
2095069 6 24 0.36 74 5000
Packaging:
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. • Non-returnable plywood reels in lengths as shown
above

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Wire Products Telecommunications

Double Jacketed Buried Service Wire Spec. 4287

WITH ALUMINUM SHIELD  ICEA S-86-634

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• Solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• High density polyethylene
Pairing: Nominal Cable Data
• Varying pair lays
Core Filling: CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
• 80˚C filling and flooding compounds NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Inner Jacket:
• Linear low density polyethylene 2095138 2 22 0.33 51 1000
Shield: 2095125 2 22 0.33 51 2500
• Polymer-coated 0.008” aluminum tape
Rip Cord: 2095126 2 22 0.33 51 5000
• Under the outer jacket 2095146 3 22 0.35 62 1000
Outer Jacket: 2095127 3 22 0.35 62 2500
• Black, linear low density polyethylene
Application(s): 2095128 3 22 0.35 62 5000
• Intended for use in buried service 2095137 6 22 0.41 88 1000
application to the subscriber loops
Compliances: 2095129 6 22 0.41 88 2500
• ICEA S-86-634 2095130 6 22 0.41 88 5000
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging: 2095131 2 24 0.30 42 2500
• Non-returnable plywood reels in lengths as shown 2095132 2 24 0.30 42 5000
above
2095133 3 24 0.32 54 2500
2095134 3 24 0.32 54 5000
2095135 6 24 0.33 68 2500
2095136 6 24 0.33 68 5000
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.

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Double Jacketed Buried Service and Distribution Wire Spec. 3503

BELL SYSTEM TYPE—GOPHER-RESISTANT

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 22 or 19 AWG solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• High density polyethylene

Nominal Cable Data Pairing:

• Varying pair lays
CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD Core Filling:
NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT) • 80˚C filling compound
Inner Jacket:
2095102 3 19 0.42 99 5000 • Linear low density polyethylene

2095106 6 19 0.51 152 5000 Shield:

• 0.005" corrugated copper-clad alloy
2095089 3 22 0.34 67 1200 steel tape

2095090 3 22 0.34 67 3000 Rip Cords:

• Under each jacket
2095091 3 22 0.34 67 5000
Outer Jacket:
2095094 6 22 0.40 95 800 • Black, linear low density polyethylene

2095095 6 22 0.40 95 3000 Application(s):

• Intended for use in buried service application to
2095096 6 22 0.40 95 5000 the subscriber loops
• The shielding material provides resistance to
Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information. gopher damage
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-3163-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Non-returnable plywood reels in lengths as shown
above

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Single Jacketed Buried Service Wire Spec. 3502

BELL SYSTEM TYPE C SERVICE

Product Construction:
Conductors:
• 22 AWG solid annealed copper
Insulation:
• High density polyethylene
Pairing: Nominal Cable Data
• Varying pair lays
Core Filling: CATALOG PAIRS O.D. WEIGHT STANDARD
• 80˚C filling and flooding compounds NUMBER AWG (INCHES) (LBS/MFT) LENGTH (FT)
Core Wrap:
• Polyester tape 2095160 3 22 0.30 55 1200
Shield: 2095084 3 22 0.30 55 3000
• 0.004" corrugated commercial bronze or copper-
clad steel tape 2095086 3 22 0.30 55 5000
Rip Cord: 2095161 6 22 0.37 77 800
• Under the jacket
Jacket: 2095098 6 22 0.37 77 3000
• Black, linear low density polyethylene 2095099 6 22 0.37 77 5000
Application(s): Data subject to change without notice. Contact your Customer Service Representative for latest information.
• Intended for use in buried service application to
the subscriber loops
Compliances:
• Telcordia (Bellcore) Specification GR-3163-CORE
• RoHS Compliant (effective 1/1/10)
Packaging:
• Non-returnable plywood reels in lengths as shown
above

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The complexity of today’s Outside Reel size and weight charts based Index Page
Voice and Data transmissions has on O.D. are available upon request
generated an increasing demand for from your Customer Service Local Distribution Network 28-29
more technical information. In the Representative.
current business world, customer Color Code Chart 30-31
service representatives, engineers, Sag and Tension tables are available
distributors and end-users do not on the Telecommunications Web
page under “Resources/Services.” Glossary 32-34
have time to search for answers to
their technical questions.
For additional technical information, Part Number Index 35-36
To this end, General Cable is please contact your sales
including a limited technical section representative, our customer
to help simplify these decisions and service department or visit
enable you to more expeditiously www.generalcable.com. Select
locate the products you need and “Telecommunications” under
answer product-specific questions. Products, then select “Technical
Information.”

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Color Code Chart

PLASTIC INSULATED COMMUNICATION CABLES

25 PAIR UNIT COLORS

PAIR RING TIP PAIR RING TIP
NUMBER COLOR COLOR NUMBER COLOR COLOR

1 Blue White 13 Green Black

2 Orange White 14 Brown Black
3 Green White 15 Slate Black
4 Brown White 16 Blue Yellow
5 Slate White 17 Orange Yellow
6 Blue Red 18 Green Yellow
7 Orange Red 19 Brown Yellow
8 Green Red 20 Slate Yellow
9 Brown Red 21 Blue Violet
10 Slate Red 22 Orange Violet
11 Blue Black 23 Green Violet
12 Orange Black 24 Brown Violet
25 Slate Violet

UNIT BINDER COLORS

UNIT BINDER COLORS FOR MIRROR IMAGE SPARE PAIRS FOR
FOR FULL COLOR CODE 100 PAIR SUPER-UNIT MIRROR IMAGE
GROUP BINDER PAIR GROUP BINDER PAIR PAIR PAIR
NUMBER COLORS RANGE NUMBER COLORS RANGE NUMBER COLORS

1 White - Blue 1 - 25 1 Blue 1 - 25 1 White - Red

2 White - Orange 26 - 50 2 Orange 26 - 50 2 White - Black
3 White -Green 51 - 75 3 Green 51 - 75 3 White - Yellow
4 White -Brown 76 - 100 4 Brown 76 - 100 4 White - Violet
5 White -Slate 101 - 125 5 Red - Black
6 Red - Blue 126 - 150 300 PAIR SUPER-UNIT 6 Red - Yellow
7 Red - Orange 151 - 175 7 Red - Violet
GROUP BINDER PAIR
8 Red - Green 176 - 200 NUMBER COLORS RANGE 8 Black - Yellow
9 Red - Brown 201 - 225 9 Black - Violet
10 Red - Slate 226 - 250 1 White - Blue 1 - 25 10 Yellow - Violet
11 Black - Blue 251 - 275 2 White - Orange 26 - 50 11 Blue - Orange
12 Black - Orange 276 - 300 3 White - Green 51 - 75 12 Blue - Green
13 Black - Green 301 - 325 4 White - Brown 76 - 100 13 Blue - Brown
14 Black - Brown 326 - 350 5 White - Slate 101 - 125 14 Blue - Slate
15 Black - Slate 351 - 375 6 Red - Blue 126 - 150 15 Orange - Green
16 Yellow - Blue 376 - 400 7 Red - Orange 151 - 175
17 Yellow - Orange 401 - 425 8 Red - Green 176 - 200 SUPER-UNIT BINDER
18 Yellow - Green 426 - 450 9 Red - Brown 201 - 225 COLORS FOR
19 Yellow - Brown 451 - 475 10 Red - Slate 226 - 250 FULL COLOR CODE
20 Yellow - Slate 476 - 500 11 Black - Blue 251 - 275
S.U. BINDER PAIR RANGE
21 Violet - Blue 501 - 525 12 Black - Orange 276 - 300 COLOR
22 Violet - Orange 526 - 550
23 Violet - Green 551 - 575 SUPER-UNIT BINDER COLORS White 1 - 600
24 Violet - Brown 576 - 600 FOR MIRROR IMAGE Red 601 - 1200
(See drawings on the next page) Black 1201 - 1800
Yellow 1800 - 2400

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Color Code Chart

Super-Unit Binder Colors for mirror image

S-7 1 S-8 1
S-4 1 S-18
G-Y G-Y G-Y S-9
S-12 S-15 S-8 7 R-Y
S-5 R-Y R-Y
5 R-Y R-Y R-Y S-2
S-1 6 S-17 S-7 S-2 S-10
S-11 G-BK S-6 S-6 G-BK BL-Y R-BK G-BK BL-Y
S-14 R-BK S-3 S-9
BL-Y BL-Y BL-Y S-1 R-BK BL-Y 6 2
S-3 S-2 S-6 S-1 S-3
4 R-BK 2 G-Y S-16
S-10 R-BK 5 BL-BK G-Y R-BK S-11
S-7 S-5 S-4 2 R-Y
R-Y S-13 BL-BK BL-BK S-10 R-Y
R-Y S-5 S-4
S-9 S-8 R-Y R-Y 5 R-BK BL-BK
BL-Y S-15 3
BL-Y S-12 S-11 3 S-12
3 BL-Y BL-Y
BL-Y BL-Y
4 S-14 S-13
1200 PAIR R-Y R-Y
4
1500 PAIR 1
S-11 1 S-12 1800 PAIR
G-Y S-24 G-Y S-13
S-21 S-12 9
R-Y
2
8 R-Y R-Y
R-Y 2
S-4 S-4 S-14
S-23 G-BK BL-Y
S-20 G-BK S-13 BL-Y S-11 S-5
BL-Y S-5 8
S-10 R-BK BL-Y R-BK R-BK
7 S-1 S-1 S-15
R-BK S-22 G-Y R-Y
G-Y S-10 S-6
S-19 S-6 S-14 R-Y
R-Y S-3 S-2 BL-BK S-3 S-2 BL-BK 3
S-9 BL-BK R-Y 7
R-Y R-Y R-Y R-Y S-16
6
BL-BK S-21 BL-Y
3
BL-Y S-9 S-7
S-18 S-8 S-7 S-15 R-BK
BL-Y R-BK R-BK R-BK S-8 4
BL-Y 6
BL-BK S-17
S-20 R-Y
5 S-17 S-16 4 R-Y
R-Y R-Y S-19 S-18
2100 PAIR BL-Y BL-Y 2400 PAIR
5

1
1 S-15
S-13 S-30 G-Y S-16 2
S-27 G-Y S-14 2 R-Y R-Y
R-Y R-Y S-29 S-17
S-26 S-15 11 BL-Y S-14 S-5
S-4 G-BK S-6 BL-Y 3
10 BL-Y G-BK S-5 BL-Y R-BK
S-12 S-28 R-BK
S-18
S-25 R-BK S-1 R-BK S-16 R-Y S-13 S-1 S-7 R-Y 4
10
R-Y R-Y BL-BK G-Y BL-BK
9
S-11 G-Y S-6 S-2
3 S-27 S-4
S-24 BL-BK S-3 BL-BK BL-Y S-12 R-Y R-Y S-19
S-2 S-17 BL-Y
BL-Y R-Y R-Y 9 R-BK S-3 S-8
S-10 BL-Y S-26 BL-Y
8 S-7 R-BK 5
S-23 R-BK R-BK 4 R-Y S-11 S-20
R-Y S-9 S-8 S-18 U-25 S-9 R-Y
BL-BK BL-BK R-Y U-25 W-BR U-25 8 S-25 BL-BK S-10 BL-BK
7 S-22 BK-O BL-Y R-BK S-21 6
S-19 5 W-S BL-Y
BL-Y U-25 S-24 S-22
S-21 S-20 BL-Y U-25 7 R-Y S-23
6
R-Y R-Y W-BL U-25 R-Y
BL-BK BL-Y
R-BL
2700 PAIR U-25 U-25
3000 PAIR
1 U-25 W-G W-O U-25
S-20 R-S R-O 1
13 S-36 G-Y S-21 2
R-Y R-Y U-25 U-25 S3-5
S-35 S-22 3 R-BR R-G G-Y
12 S-8 S3-14 S3-6 2
BL-Y BL-Y 15
S-19 G-BK S-9 R-Y R-Y
S-34 R-BK R-BK S-23 300 PAIR 14 3
R-Y S-18 S-2 S-10 R-Y S3-1
11
G-Y BL-BK 4 SUPER-UNIT G-BK
BL-BK S-7 S-3 S3-13 S3-7
S-33 R-Y S-1 R-Y S-24 BL-Y BL-Y
BL-Y S-17 S-11 BL-Y 13
S3-4 S3-2
G-BK 4
R-BK R-BK R-BK
10
S-6 S-4 R-BK 5
12 5
S-32 BL-Y BL-Y S-25
R-Y S-16 S-5 S-12 S3-12 S3-3 S3-8
BL-BK R-Y R-Y
BL-BK R-Y BL-BK R-Y
9 S-15 S-13 6
S-31 R-BK S-14 R-BK S-26
BL-Y BL-BK BL-Y 11 S3-11
S-30 S3-9 6
8 S-27 7 BL-Y S3-10 BL-Y
R-Y S-29
S-28 R-Y R-Y
BL-Y BL-Y 10
9 8 7
3600 PAIR 4200 PAIR

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Glossary

Access Line: A local access connection (fixed Buried Cable: A cable installed directly in the Dielectric: Any insulating medium which
or wireless) between a customer’s premises earth without use of underground conduit. intervenes between two conductors
and a carrier’s central office switch. Also called direct buried cable. and permits electrostatic attraction and
repulsion to take place across it.
Aerial Cable: Cable suspended in Cable: Insulated conductors or twisted group
the air on poles or other overhead of insulated conductors used for the Dielectric Constant: The ratio of the
structures. transmission of electrical energy. capacitance of an insulated wire with that
of the same wire uninsulated In air.
Air Core: A telephone outside plant cable Cabling: The act of twisting together two or
construction for aerial and duct installation more insulated components by machine to Dielectric Strength: The voltage which an
in which the insulated conductors in the form a cable. insulation can withstand before breakdown
cable core are surrounded by air. occurs. Usually expressed as a voltage
Capacitance: The ratio of the electrostatic gradient (such as volts per mil).
Alloy: A combination of two or more metals charge on a conductor to a potential
to form a new or different metal, having difference between the conductors required Dielectric Test: A test in which a voltage higher
specific or desirable qualities. to maintain that charge. than the rated voltage is applied for a
specified time to determine the adequacy
ALPETH: Telephone cable sheath employing a Carrier: A telco that owns and operates its of the insulation under normal conditions.
corrugated aluminum shield and an outer own network and provides transmission
polyethylene jacket. services to other service providers through Digital Signal: A signal in which the data is
its facilities. represented by a series of discrete steps
American Wire Gauge: (AWG) or pulses.
A standard used in the determination of the Central Office: A building housing the telephone
physical size of a conductor determined switching apparatus. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL): A technology
by its circular mil area. AWG is used in used to increase the capacity of copper
the U.S. to designate the size of wire Cold Bend: A laboratory test procedure whereby telephone lines.
and conductors. The gauge numbers are a sample of wire or cable is wound around
retrogressive—the larger the gauge number a mandrel of a specified size at a specified Distribution Cable: The cable portion of the
the smaller the wire. temperature for a given number of turns local outside plant network between the
at a given rate of speed and examined for feeder cable and the subscriber.
Analog Signal: A signal in which the intelligence defects.
is represented by continuously varying Drain Wire: An uninsulated wire in a cable used
quantities. Color Code: A color system for circuit to facilitate shield connection.
identification by use of solid colors, tracers,
Anneal: The act of softening a metal, such as braids, surface marking, etc. Drawing: In the manufacture of wire, pulling
copper, by means of heat to render it less the metal through a die or series of dies in
brittle. Compound: A term used to designate an order to reduce the diameter to a specified
insulating or jacketing material made size.
Armor: Mechanical protection usually by mixing two or more ingredients. To
accomplished by a metallic layer of tape, Compound: the combining of two or more Drop Wire: A wire designed for use as service
braid or served wires. Normally found only different materials to make one material. drops from aerial distribution terminals to
over the outer sheath. subscriber station protectors.
Conductivity: A term used in describing the
ASP: A cable sheath consisting of a corrugated capability of a material to carry an electrical Duct: An underground or overhead tube for
aluminum (A) shield, corrugated steel (S) charge. Usually expressed as a percentage carrying electrical conductors.
shield, flooding compound and an outer of copper conductivity—copper being one
polyethylene (P) jacket. hundred (100%) percent. Conductivity is Elongation: The fractional increase in length of a
expressed for a standard configuration of material stressed in tension.
ASTM: Abbreviation of the American Society conductor.
for Testing and Materials, a non-profit Embossing: A means of marker identification by
industry-wide organization which publishes Conductor: Any material capable of easily means of thermal indentation leaving raised
standards, methods of test, recommended carrying an electrical charge. lettering on a cable’s sheath material.
practices, definitions and other related Ethernet: A local area network (LAN) which
material. Conduit: A tube or trough for protecting
electrical wires and cables. It may be a uses the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple
Attenuation: Power loss in an electrical system. rigid or flexible tube into which insulated Access with Collision Detection) access
In cables, generally expressed in dB per electrical wires are pulled. method on a bus topography.
unit length, usually 1,000 feet. Extrusion: Method of continuously forcing
Core: In cables, a component or assembly
Bandmarking: A circumferential color band of components over which additional plastic, rubber, or elastomer material
applied to an insulated conductor at regular components (shield, sheath, etc.) are through an orifice to apply insulation or
intervals for identification. applied. jacketing over a conductor or cable core.

Bandwidth: The frequency range of electrical Crosstalk: Signal interference between nearby Figure 8 Cable: An aerial cable configuration
signals transmitted. conductors caused by the pickup of stray in which the conductors and steel strand,
energy. which supports the cable, are integrally
Binder: Usually spirally wrapped tape or jacketed. A cross-section of the finished
thread used for holding assembled cable Decibel (dB): A standard of unit based cable approximates the figure “eight”.
components in place. on a logarithmic scale for expressing
transmission gain or loss and relative
power levels.

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Glossary

Filled Cable: A telephone outside plant cable Insulation Resistance: That property of an Marker Thread: A colored thread laid parallel
construction for direct buried installation in insulating material which resists electrical and adjacent to the strands of an
which the cable core is filled with a material current flow through the insulating material insulated conductor which identifies the
that will prevent moisture from entering or when a potential difference is applied. cable manufacturer. It may also denote a
passing through the cable. temperature rating or the specification to
Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN): which the cable is made.
Flame Resistance: Measure of a material’s A digital data communications network
ability not to propagate flame once the providing full integration of data, voice Mil: 1/1000 of an inch.
source of heat is removed. and video.
Moisture Resistance: The ability of a material
Flammability: Measure of a material’s ability to Interconnect Companies: Companies which to resist absorbing moisture from the air or
support combustion. sell, install and maintain telephone systems when immersed in water.
for end users.
Foam Skin Cable: A cable utilizing a foamed Mutual Capacitance (Cm): The capacitance
polyolefin inner layer covered by a solid Interexchange Carrier (IXC): A long-distance between two conductors when all other
polyolefin skin as the conductor insulation. telephone carrier authorized to carry conductors, including the shield, are short
transmissions between local access and circuited to ground.
Frequency: The number of cycles, now transport areas.
expressed as hertz, by an alternating National Electrical Code (NEC):
current in one second. The hertz is Internet Protocol (IP): The set of rules that A consensus standard published by the
equivalent to the older unit cycles per defines how information is packaged and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
second. addressed for delivery across the Internet. and incorporated in OSHA regulations.

Gauge: A term used to denote the physical size Internet Service Provider (ISP): A company that Network: 1) Series of points connected by
of a wire. offers consumers and businesses access to communications channels; 2) Network
the internet and other related services. of telephone lines normally used for
Ground: 1) An electrical term meaning to dialed telephone calls; 3) Network of
connect to the earth or other large Interstices: In cable construction, the spaces, communications channels connected to the
conducting body to serve as an earth thus valleys or voids between or around the use of one customer. For purposes of data
making a complete electrical circuit; cable’s components. communications applications, components
2) A wire intended to be used for grounding in a common geographical area, served
(also called grounding conductor). Jacket: A material covering over a wire insulation by a common computer, or performing a
or an assembly of components. An overall common function may be defined as one
Helical Stripe: A continuous, colored, spiral jacket on a complex cable grouping. Also network. Also defined as one or more
stripe applied over the outer perimeter called a sheath. interconnected data links.
of an insulated conductor for circuit
identification purposes. Lay: A term used in cable manufacturing to Ohm: A unit of electrical resistance, the
denote the distance of advance of one resistance of a circuit in which a potential
Hygroscopic: Capable of absorbing moisture member of a group of spirally twisted difference of one volt produces a current of
from the air. members, in one turn, measured axially. one ampere.
Impact Strength: A test designed to ascertain Local Area Network (LAN): A network spanning Outside Plant (OSP): All cables and wires
the abuse a cable configuration can a limited geographical area, providing data extending outward from the network
absorb, without physical or electrical communications between computers and protectors on the main distribution frame
breakdown, by impacting with a given peripherals, and switching equipment. to connect the terminal equipment to the
weight, dropped from a given height, in a Outside Plant.
controlled environment. Local Exchange Carrier (LEC): A telephone
company that provides the dial tone to the Pair: Two wires forming a single circuit,
Impedance: The total opposition that a circuit end consumer. Incumbent local exchange held together by twisting, binding, or
offers to the flow of alternating current at carriers (ILECs) are the Bell Operating a common jacket.
a particular frequency. It is a combination companies and smaller independent phone
of resistance R and reactance X, measured companies that originally provided local Parallel: A construction in which two or more
in ohms. phone services to specific geographic conductors are laid parallel and surrounded
communities on a regulated, monopoly and separated by an insulating material.
Inductance: The property of a circuit or circuit basis. CLECs are competitive local carriers
element that opposes a change in current created out of the Telecommunications Act PASP: A cable sheath consisting of an inner
flow, thus causing current changes to lag of 1996. polyethylene (P) jacket, corru­gated
behind voltage changes. It is measured in aluminum (A) shield, corrugated steel (S)
henrys. Local Number Portability (LNP): The practice and an outer polyethylene (P) jacket.
of letting a customer switch service from
Insulated Wire: A conductor of electricity one local company to another without PIC: An abbreviation for Plastic Insulated
covered with a non-conducting material. having to change their telephone number. Conductor: conductors covered with an
extruded coating of plastic.
Insulation: A non-conductive material usually Longitudinal Wrap: A tape applied longitudinally
surrounding or separating two conductive with the axis of the core being covered, Plasticizer: A chemical agent added in
materials. Often called the dielectric in a as opposed to a helical, or spiral, tape compounding plastics to make them softer
radio frequency cable. wrapped core. and more flexible.

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Glossary

Polyethylene: A family of insulating materials Sheath: The combination of a metallic shield Tracer Stripe: When more than one color coding
derived from polymerization of ethylene and an extruded plastic jacket applied as stripe is required, the first, or widest, stripe
gas. They are basically pure hydrocarbon the outermost covering on a cable. In the is the base stripe; the other, usually narrower
resins with excellent dielectric properties. absence of a shield, the extruded jacket stripes, being termed tracer stripes.
may be designated as a sheath.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): A general purpose Twisted Pair: Two insulated conductors
thermoplastic widely used for wire and Shield: A metallic layer placed around an spiraled together.
cable insulations and jackets. insulated conductor or group of conductors
to prevent electrostatic or electromagnetic UL: Abbreviation for Underwriters Laboratories,
Pressurization: The use of pressurized gas or interference between the enclosed wires and a non-profit independent organization,
dry air inside Air Core cables to prevent external fields. This shield can be braided which operates a listing service for electrical
the entry of water at faulty splices or minor or served wires, foil wrap, foil backed tape, and electronic materials and equipment.
sheath cracks. It can also trigger an alarm a metallic tube, or conductive vinyl or
when major faults occur and can assist in rubber. When a metallic braid of tinned or Unbundled Network Element Provider
locating the damaged areas. bare copper is applied over the insulated (UNE-P): The wholesale purchase of all network
conductor, the shielding effectiveness is elements from the RBOC, with the CLEC
Pulling Eye: A device which may be fastened in proportion to the amount of coverage, retaining the responsibility for integrating
to the conductor(s) or jacket of a cable or usually expressed as a percentage. the elements together in order to complete
formed by or fastened to the wire armor connections and provide service.
and to which a hook or rope may be Spark Test: A test designed to locate pinholes
directly attached in order to pull the cable in a wire’s insulation by application of an Voice Frequency: Any of the frequencies that
through a duct. electrical potential across the material for are audible to the human ear. For telephone
a very short period of time while the wire is transmission the range is generally from
Put-Up: Refers to the packaging of wire and drawn through an electrode field with one 300 to 3,400 Hz.
cable. The term itself refers to the quantity end of the wire grounded.
of product that is ready to be stored or Volt: The standard unit of electromotive force
shipped. STALPETH: A cable sheath consisting of a or electrical pressure. One volt is the
corrugated steel (ST) shield applied over amount of pressure that will cause one
Regional Bell Operating Company (RBOC): A a corrugated aluminum (AL) shield and an ampere of current to flow through one ohm
holding company formed by the divestiture outer polyethylene (PETH) jacket. of resistance.
of AT&T to provide both regulated and non-
regulated telephone services. Stranding: The manufacturing process by which Voltage Rating: The highest voltage that may be
cable components are assembled around a continuously applied to a wire in conformance
Resistance: The property of an electric circuit central piece, forming a round core. with standards or specifications.
which determines for a given current the
rate at which electric energy is converted Tank Test: A voltage dielectric test in which the VW-1: A test used by Underwriters Laboratories
into heat and has a value such that the wire or cable test sample is submerged in to classify wires and cables with regard
current squared multiplied by the resistance water and voltage is applied between the to their resistance to burning. (Formerly
gives the power converted. conductor and water as ground. designated as FR-1.)

Restriction on Hazardous Substances Temperature Rating: The maximum temperature Wall Thickness: A term expressing the thickness
(RoHS): The European Commission’s at which the insulating material may be of a layer of applied insulation or jacket.
Directive 2002/95/EC adopted January 27, used in continuous operation without loss
2003, also know as “RoHS,” which restricts Wide Area Network (WAN): A network spanning
of its basic properties. a broad geographical area, providing data
the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment. Tensile Strength: A term denoting the greatest communications between computers and
longitudinal tensile stress a substance can peripherals, and switching equipment.
Ring Banding: See Bandmarking. bear without tearing apart or rupturing. Wire: 1) A single piece of slender, flexible metal,
Rip Cord: A cord placed directly under the jacket Thermoplastic: Material that will resoften and ranging in approximate size from a piece
of a cable in order to facilitate stripping distort from its formed shape by heating that is difficult to bend by hand to a fine
(removal) of the jacket. above a critical temperature peculiar to thread. 2) Several wires as in (1) twisted
the material. together.
Screened Cables: A cable core design where an
aluminum shield divides the cable core into Tinned Wire: Copper wire that has been
two electrically separate compartments. coated with a layer of tin or solder to
simplify soldering.

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Part Number Index

Catalog Catalog Catalog Catalog Catalog

Number Page Number Page Number Page Number Page Number Page

2010078.........................8 2036334.......................15 2095065.......................23 6937817.........................4 6987762.......................16

2010079.........................8 2036335.......................15 2095066.......................23 6937833.........................4 6987770.......................16
2010080.........................8 2036336.......................15 2095067.......................23 6937841.........................4 6987788.......................16
2010081.........................8 2036337.......................15 2095068.......................23 6937858.........................4 6987796.......................16
2010083.........................8 2036338.......................15 2095069.......................23 6937866.........................4 6987804.......................16
2010084.........................8 2036339.......................15 2095084.......................26 6964787.........................4 6987812.......................16
2012000.........................3 2036340.......................15 2095086.......................26 6964795.........................4 6987820.......................16
2012001.........................3 2036341.......................15 2095089.......................25 6964803.........................4 6987838.......................16
2012004.........................3 2036342.......................15 2095090.......................25 6964811.........................4 6987846.......................16
2012005.........................3 2036343.......................15 2095091.......................25 6968762.........................4 6987853.......................16
2012006.........................3 2036344.......................15 2095094.......................25 6968770.........................4 6987861.......................16
2012010.........................3 2036345.......................15 2095095.......................25 6983381.........................4 6987879.......................16
2012011.........................3 2036346.......................15 2095096.......................25 6987218.........................4 6987887.......................16
2012015.........................3 2039061.......................17 2095098.......................26 6987275.........................4 6987895.......................16
2012016.........................3 2039062.......................17 2095099.......................26 6987374.........................8 7013881.......................20
2012020.........................3 2039063.......................17 2095102.......................25 6987382.........................8 7021421.......................20
2036300.......................15 2039064.......................17 2095106.......................25 6987390.........................8 7021496.......................20
2036301.......................15 2090008.......................19 2095125.......................24 6987408.........................8 7071608.......................14
2036302.......................15 2090010.......................19 2095126.......................24 6987416.........................8 7071616.......................14
2036303.......................15 2090012.......................19 2095127.......................24 6987424.........................8 7502008.........................8
2036307.......................15 2090013.......................19 2095128.......................24 6987481.......................16 7502024.........................7
2036308.......................15 2090014.......................19 2095129.......................24 6987499.......................16 7502032.........................7
2036309.......................15 2090018.......................19 2095130.......................24 6987507.......................16 7502040.........................7
2036310.......................15 2090021.......................19 2095131.......................24 6987515.......................16 7502057.........................7
2036311.......................15 2090051.......................19 2095132.......................24 6987523.......................16 7502065.........................7
2036312.......................15 2090052.......................19 2095133.......................24 6987572.......................16 7502073.........................7
2036313.......................15 2090053.......................19 2095134.......................24 6987580.......................16 7502081.........................7
2036314.......................15 2090055.......................19 2095135.......................24 6987606.......................16 7502099.........................7
2036320.......................15 2090056.......................19 2095136.......................24 6987622.......................16 7502107.........................8
2036321.......................15 2091013.......................20 2095137.......................24 6987630.......................16 7502180.........................7
2036322.......................15 2091015.......................22 2095138.......................24 6987648.......................16 7502198.........................7
2036323.......................15 2091016.......................22 2095146.......................24 6987655.......................16 7502214.........................7
2036324.......................15 2091021.......................22 2095150.......................23 6987663.......................16 7502230.........................7
2036325.......................15 2091090.......................21 2095151.......................23 6987671.......................16 7502248.........................7
2036326.......................15 2091093.......................21 2095160.......................26 6987705.......................16 7502958.......................16
2036327.......................15 2095002.......................23 2095161.......................26 6987713.......................16 7503485.........................4
2036328.......................15 2095016.......................23 3114733.......................20 6987721.......................16 7503543.........................7
2036329.......................15 2095061.......................23 6307482.......................20 6987739.......................16 7503550.........................7
2036330.......................15 2095063.......................23 6937064.........................4 6987747.......................16 7503576.........................7
2036331.......................15 2095064.......................23 6937767.........................4 6987754.......................16 7503592.........................7

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7503600.........................7 7512650.......................16 7524622.......................10 7525785.......................13 7527161.........................2

7503618.........................7 7512668.......................16 7524648.......................10 7525793.......................13 7527187.........................2
7503626.........................7 7513252.........................8 7524655.......................10 7525819.......................13 7527195.........................2
7503634.........................7 7513351.........................8 7524671.......................10 7525835.......................13 7527203.........................2
7503659.........................7 7515265.......................21 7524697.......................10 7525843.......................13 7527757.........................2
7503667.........................7 7515307.......................21 7524705.......................10 7525850.......................13 7527765.........................2
7503683.........................7 7516438.........................8 7524713.......................10 7525868.......................13 7527781.........................2
7503709.........................7 7516461.........................5 7524721.......................10 7525876.......................13 7528003.......................12
7503717.........................7 7516479.........................5 7525058.......................11 7526551.......................14 7528011.......................12
7503725.........................7 7516487.........................5 7525066.......................11 7526569.......................14 7528037.......................12
7503816.........................7 7516495.........................5 7525074.......................11 7526577.......................14 7528045.......................12
7503824.........................7 7517261.........................5 7525082.......................11 7526585.......................14 7528060.......................12
7503832.........................7 7517279.........................5 7525090.......................11 7526601.......................14 7528102.......................12
7503840.........................7 7517287.........................5 7525116.......................11 7526668.......................14 7528110.......................12
7506777.........................4 7517303.........................5 7525124.......................11 7526684.......................14 7528136.......................12
7506785.........................4 7517329.........................5 7525140.......................11 7526692.......................14 7528144.......................12
7506876.........................4 7517394.........................6 7525157.......................11 7526718.......................14 7528169.......................12
7506884.........................4 7517410.........................6 7525173.......................11 7526734.......................14 7528185.......................12
7506892.........................4 7517428.........................6 7525199.......................11 7526742.......................14 7528193.......................12
7506900.........................4 7517444.........................6 7525207.......................11 7526759.......................14 7528201.......................12
7506918.........................4 7517451.........................6 7525215.......................11 7526767.......................14 7528219.......................12
7506926.........................4 7517469.........................6 7525223.......................11 7526775.......................14 7528250.......................17
7506975.........................4 7517485.........................6 7525504.......................13 7526973.......................13 7528268.......................17
7506983.........................4 7517501.........................6 7525512.......................13 7526981.......................13 7528276.......................17
7506991.........................4 7524507.......................10 7525538.......................13 7526999.......................13 7528284.......................17
7507007.......................16 7524515.......................10 7525595.......................13 7527005.........................2 7528292.......................17
7507015.......................16 7524523.......................10 7525603.......................13 7527013.........................2 7528300.......................17
7507023.......................16 7524556.......................10 7525629.......................13 7527021.........................2 7528318.......................17
7508252.........................4 7524564.......................10 7525637.......................13 7527039.........................2 7528326.......................17
7510506.........................4 7524572.......................10 7525652.......................13 7527112.........................2 7528755.......................12
7510712.........................8 7524580.......................10 7525678.......................13 7527120.........................2 7528763.......................12
7510720.........................8 7524598.......................10 7525751.......................13 7527138.........................2 7528789.......................12
7512510.........................8 7524614.......................10 7525769.......................13 7527146.........................2

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