OPGW

Decription Standards
Generic specification for optical fibre cables BS EN 187000
Generic specification for optical fibre cables BS EN 188000
Generic Specification for Optical Waveguide Fibers EIA 492A
Sectional Specification for Fiber Optic Communication Cables for
EIA 472A
Outside Aerial Use
Standard Test Procedures for Fiber Optic Fibers, Cables,
Transducers, Sensors, Connecting and Terminating Devices and
EIA/TIA-455
other Fiber Optic
Components
Colour coding of fibers IEC 60304
Optical Fibers IEC 60793
Optical Fiber Cables. Generic and production specifications IEC 60794
Specification for optical fibre ground wire (OPGW) IEEE:P1138
Definition and test methods for the relative parameters of single
ITU-T G.650
mode fibers
Characteristics of a Single-Mode Optical Fiber Cable ITU-T G.652
Characteristics of Non-Zero Dispersion-Shifted Single-Mode
ITU-T G.655
Optical Fibers
Standard Construction of Composite Fiber Optic Overhead Ground
IEEE 1138
Wire

1.1.1 DESIGN TENSION LIMITS FOR EARTH WIRE

(OPGW)
Condition Values
20 % of Ultimate
Every Day Temperature Tension of OPGW
/ Shield Wire
(Factor of Safety
EDT 35C & Still Wind
5.0)*
(No Wind)
40 % of Ultimate
Extreme Climate Condition Tension of OPGW
/ Shield Wire
(Factor of Safety
Minimum Temperature & Full Wind
2.5)
(-5C & FW)
(*) To be decided by the Contractor/ Detailed Design Consultant to
meet the FOS specified by the OPGW / Shield Wire manufacturer
and also the sag ratio of OPGW / Shield Wire with the Conductor
as specified in clause 2.10 below

1.1.1OPGWDESIGNREQUIREMNTS
Parameters Value(OPGW)
 Parameters Value(OPGW)
Number of Fibers 24
Fault Current (1 Second) 10 kA
Initial Temperature 50C
Maximum Final Temperature 180C
Lightning Initial Peak Current 100 kA
Leading Edge 1.2 s
Tail 50 s
Power Flow Through 200 Coulomb
Temperature Cycle Test TA 0C
Temperature Cycle Test TB 50C
Value shield wire
Appropriate parameters with values according to the applicable
standards needs to be proposed by contractor
1.1OPTICALJOINTBOX
Optical joint boxes shall be provided to protect the splice joints of
optical fibers, either when individual lengths of fiber optic OPGW,
are joined.
The optical joint boxes shall be fitted to the support immediately
above the anti-climbing device.

1.1VIBRATIONDAMPERS
Stockbridge Type Dampers shall be used for phase conductor and
OPGW. Dampers shall be designed as per IEC/BS.
All type test reports shall be provided to Detailed Design
Consultant to get approval prior to construction.
Vibration Damper Design requirements shall be as mentioned in the
table below.

Description OPGW
Type 24C OPGW
Diameter 16.2 mm
Optical Fibers,
Material Aluminum Clad
Steel
Amor Roads Fitted Yes
Basic Span 300 m
Everyday Temperature 35C
20% of Ultimate
Everyday Tension
Tension (UTS)
Vibration Damper Type Stockbridge

TESTING
EARTHWIRE(OPGW/SHIELD)
Samples of the individual wires from each length of the finished earth wire shall be
taken, at the option of the Engineer and subjected to the tests stated in ASTM B 415-69
or such other standard as may be approved.

24C OPGW/earth (shield) wire Tests such as Drum test, Span Test, Splice Test and
Final Acceptance Test shall be done after OPGW work completion. FAT witnessing of
OPGW/earth shield wire (sample) will be carried out as per schedule. All reports
(routine & type test, third party test) need to submit to MZEC