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GDTS Armored Optical power composite cable, Hybrid Photoelectric Composite Cable, High Quality Optoelectronic hybrid cable

Item No.: Y-FO-FC-065
We provide GDTS Armored Optical power composite cable, It is mainly used to connect BBU and RRU in DC remote supply system of distributed base station.
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Product Overview

GDTS (Optical Power Composite Cable) is a hybrid cable that integrates optical fibers and copper power conductors within a single armored structure. It simultaneously transmits optical signals and DC electrical power, eliminating the need for separate cable runs and reducing installation time and cost.
The cable is primarily used to connect BBU (Baseband Unit) and RRU (Remote Radio Unit) in the DC remote supply system of distributed base stations, particularly in 4G/5G deployments where power and data must reach remote radio equipment from a centralized location. Opelink's GDTS cable features a stainless steel or FRP central strength member, PBT loose tubes with waterproof gel, corrugated steel tape armor (PSP), and PE or LSZH outer sheath for outdoor deployment.

GDTS Armored Optical power composite cable, this is a product sold by opelink company
 

Key Features

  1. Photoelectric integration: combines fiber optic signal transmission and DC power delivery in one cable, eliminating secondary wiring and reducing construction cost by 30-50%
  2. Centralized power supply management: enables remote monitoring and maintenance of equipment power from a central BBU location
  3. Precise fiber excess length control ensures excellent tensile performance and temperature characteristics under varying environmental conditions
  4. Armored with double-sided plastic-coated steel strip (PSP) for rodent resistance and mechanical protection in direct burial and aerial installations
  5. PE outer sheath for outdoor UV resistance, or LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) option for indoor/safety-critical installations
  6. SZ stranded loose tube structure enables easy mid-span branching and splicing access
  7. Compatible with G.652D, G.657A1, and G.657A2 single-mode fibers for flexible deployment scenarios
  8. Operating temperature: -40 degC to +70 degC (storage: -40 degC to +70 degC)
  9. Service life: 25+ years in proper installation conditions

Cable Structure

The GDTS cable structure consists of the following components from center to outer sheath:

Construction Details

Component Material Size / Specification
Central Strength Member Steel wire or FRP 2.0mm (steel wire) or customized
Loose Tube PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) 2.0mm, filled with waterproof gel
Optical Fiber G.652D / G.657A1 / G.657A2 250um, 1-48 cores (custom up to 144)
Copper Power Conductor Tinned copper wire, insulated 1.5mm2, 2.5mm2, 4.0mm2 (customizable)
Water Blocking Water-swellable tape + filling compound Between tubes and in core gaps
Inner Sheath PE (polyethylene) Applied over PSP armor layer
Armor Corrugated steel tape (PSP) Double-sided plastic-coated
Outer Sheath PE or LSZH 1.8 +/- 0.2mm thickness

Technical Specifications

Standard Configurations

The following table lists standard GDTS configurations. Copper conductor size and fiber count are customizable to meet specific project requirements.
Model Fiber Cores Copper Wire Cable OD (mm) Weight (kg/km) Tensile L/S (N) Crush L/S (N/100mm)
GDTS-2-24Xn+2*1.5 4-24 2x1.5mm2 10.5 160 600/1500 300/1000
GDTS-2-24Xn+2*2.5 4-24 2x2.5mm2 11.2 200 600/1500 300/1000
GDTS-2-24Xn+2*4.0 4-24 2x4.0mm2 12.5 240 600/1500 300/1000
GDTS-4-48Xn+2*2.5 24-48 2x2.5mm2 13.0 280 600/1500 300/1000
GDTS-4-48Xn+4*2.5 24-48 4x2.5mm2 14.5 350 1000/3000 1000/3000
Note: Tensile L/S = Long-term / Short-term tensile resistance. Crush L/S = Long-term / Short-term crush resistance. Custom configurations available for higher fiber counts (up to 144) and larger copper conductors.

Optical Fiber Specifications

Parameter Value
Fiber Type G.652D (standard) / G.657A1 / G.657A2 (bend-insensitive, on request)
Attenuation @ 1310nm <= 0.36 dB/km (typical 0.34)
Attenuation @ 1550nm <= 0.22 dB/km (typical 0.19)
Cutoff Wavelength <= 1260 nm
Mode Field Diameter @ 1310nm 9.2 +/- 0.4 um
PMD <= 0.2 ps/sqrt(km)
Fiber Excess Length in Tube 0.6 ~ 1.0%
Fiber Color Coding Standard 12-color (IEC 60794-1-2)

Electrical Properties of Insulated Conductors

Conductor Area (mm2) Max DC Resistance @20C (ohm/km) Insulation Resistance @20C (Mohm.km) Insulation Strength (kV DC, 1 min)
1.5 13.3 >= 10000 5
2.5 7.89 >= 10000 5
4.0 4.95 >= 10000 5
6.0 3.30 >= 10000 5
Note: Insulation strength tested between: each insulated wire and other metals in cable, between wires, wire and armored tape. All values meet IEC 60228 conductor class 1 or 2 requirements.

Mechanical and Environmental Parameters

Parameter

Value
Operating Temperature -40 degC to +70 degC
Installation Temperature -40 degC to +70 degC
Min. Bending Radius (dynamic) 20 x cable OD
Min. Bending Radius (static) 10 x cable OD
Max. Tensile Force (long-term) 600 N (standard) / 1000 N (reinforced)
Max. Tensile Force (short-term) 1500 N (standard) / 3000 N (reinforced)
Crush Resistance (long-term) 300 N/100mm
Crush Resistance (short-term) 1000 N/100mm
Water Penetration No water penetration at 1m water column for 24h
Service Life 25+ years

Application Scenarios

  1. 4G/5G distributed base station DC remote supply: connecting BBU to RRU with simultaneous power and fiber backhaul
  2. Telecommunication network construction in rural and urban remote areas where separate power and fiber runs are impractical
  3. Communication base station construction with centralized power management and monitoring
  4. Optical fiber access to urban residential communities and buildings (FTTH/FTTB with power for active equipment)
  5. Security monitoring projects: powering IP cameras and transmitting video data over a single cable run
  6. Industrial automation networks requiring combined power and high-speed data transmission
  7. Smart city infrastructure: IoT sensor networks with localized power and backhaul
  8. Railway and highway communication systems along corridors with limited duct space
  9. CCTV and traffic monitoring systems requiring both power and data at each camera pole

Standards and Certifications

Standard / Certification Description
YD/T 901 Chinese communication industry standard for optical fiber cables
IEC 60794-3-10 International standard for outdoor optical fiber cables
IEC 60228 Conductors of insulated cables (copper conductor class 1/2)
ITU-T G.652D Single-mode fiber standard (dispersion-unshifted, low water peak)
ISO 9001 Quality management system certification
RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliance
CE European Conformity marking
SGS / TUV / BV Third-party testing available on request
Each cable shipment includes: OTDR test report for all fibers, attenuation data sheet, DC resistance test report for copper conductors, insulation strength test report, and certificate of compliance.

 

Cable construction details:
Number of Fiber 12 Core
Copper wire customized
Central strength member Material Steel wire or steel wire tight package
Size 2.0mm
Loose Tube Material PBT
Size 2.0mm
Armoring Material Rolled strip
Tube filling Fiber Gel
Outer Sheath 1.8±0.2mm
Operation Temperature(℃) —40-+70
Installation Temperature(℃) —40-+70

Electrical properties of insulating conductor:
Conductor
cross-
sectional
area(mm2)
 
Maximum DC
resistance of a
single
conductor(20
℃) (Ω/km)
Insulation
resistance(20 ℃)
(MΩ .km)
Insulation compressive strength KV, DC 1 minute
Each insulated wire
is connected to
Between other
metals connected in the cable
 
Between
the wires
 
Wire and gold Armored tape
Wire and
Between
the wires
1.5 13.3 ≥ 10000 5 5 3
2.5 7.89
4 4.95
5 3.88
6 3.3
 
Note:For more details, please contact our sales
 

Review

kahyb2
May 19, 2022
Can you provide a quotation for this Optical power composite cable 10km?
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