Prysmian CasaLink Block Terminal (CBT) Drop cables are of a single fibre design terminated at one end with an SC/APC connector.

This connector is housed in a shroud and has a pulling eye to support installation.

The terminated end is secured into the Casalink BlockTerminal (CBT), and the unterminated end is spliced at the customer premises.

In addition to pre-terminated CBT drop cables, a termination kit is also available that provides all the components for local termination.

Cable Description

This loose tube optical drop cable is designed for aerial and/or duct application and is suitable for use under 11kV power cables.

The cable has a break load of 1800N and a maximum aerial span length of 95M.

The table in the image shows the ice and wind loading for this cable.

***The cable also has Openreach PIA approval.

Design and Contruction

Optical fibre: Singlemode G.657.A1.
Strength member: 3 x 0.32mm brass plated steel wires.
Tube: Thermoplastic material filled with a suitable water tightness compound.
Longitudinal Water Tightness: Water swellable elements (dry core only).
Outer Sheath: HDPE, 2 Ripcords beneath the sheath.
Grooves/stripes: Indicate planes for easy sheath removal

Layout: Single central tube
Loose Tube Ø: 2.2mm
Strength member: 3 x 0.32mm brass plated steel wires
Sheath thickness: 1.6mm
Cable Diameter: 6.0mm
Cable Weight: 32kg / km
Max installation tension: N 1200
Maximum breaking load: N 1800
Min. setting diameter: 120mm
Temperature range °C:
Installation -20 -> +60
Operation -20 -> +60

• Cabes are supplied on a wooden reel.
• Single fibre terminated with an SC/APC adapter
• Available in a range of lengths from 18M to 350M
• A range of cable constructions can be used
• To be used with the Casalink Block Terminal

Mills / Prysmian Part Numbers

XPCSC01138 Prysmian Casalink CBT Drop Cable 20m with 1x SC/APC Connector
XPCSC01141 Prysmian Casalink CBT Drop Cable 35m with 1x SC/APC Connector
XPCSC01214 Prysmian Casalink CBT Drop Cable 65m with 1x SC/APC Connector
XPCSC01215 Prysmian Casalink CBT Drop Cable 105m with 1x SC/APC Connector
XPCSC01159 Prysmian Casalink CBT Drop Cable 160m with 1x SC/APC Connector
XPCSC01680 Prysmian Casalink CBT Drop Cable 350m with 1x SC/APC Connector