Three common laying methods and requirements for
The optical cable should be laid in the trench, and the surrounding area of the optical cable should be covered with a soft soil or sand layer with a
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Three common laying methods and requirements for outdoor optical cables
The optical cable should be laid in the trench, and the surrounding area of the optical cable should be covered with a soft soil or sand layer with a thickness of not less than 100mm.
101 Guidelines for Fiber Optic Cable Installation
Cables that are installed in the vicinity of high-voltage power lines should be grounded, including all-dielectric cables. Maintain proper clearance between the fiber optic cable and power cable at all times.
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Fiber optic cable sequential numbers are required at each pole location and vault wall. Sequential numbers will identify conduit length, and slack left in vaults and at poles.