December 23, 2019

TRANSMISSION MATERIAL STANDARD SPECIFICATION 10-TMSS-04, Rev.02

AMMENDMENT-01

1. Modification of Clause 4.3.4 (Page 6 of 30):

The basic construction shall have bare concentric-lay stranded metallic wires with the outer
layer having right hand-lay and wound around the metallic or non-metallic pipe or channeled
rod. The stranded wires must be of multiple layers when used in the Red Sea Coastal Regions
of Western Operating Area (WOA) & Southern Operating Area (SOA) and shall be greased as
per IEC 61394 and Annexure C (figure C.5) of IEC 61089.

The manufacturer shall guarantee the corrosion protection of OPGW for minimum
twenty (20) years. The format of guarantee shall be mutually decided between National
Grid Saudi Arabia and the manufacturer.

2. New sub-clause 5.1.1.m shall be added to include type tests on grease as:

m. Grease Tests

Type tests shall be as per IEC 61394 (drop point shall not be less than 150oC)

3. Type of Grease shall be added in the Data Schedule under Section 4.3 as:

Type of Grease Type - A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS-REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.2 Design Criteria
4.3 Stranded Metallic Wires
4.4 Central Fiber Optical Unit
4.5 Single Mode Optical Fiber
4.6 Specifications of Single Mode Optical Fibers
4.7 Color Coding
4.8 Composite OPGW
4.9 Reel Design
4.10 Markings

5.0 TESTS

5.1 Composite OPGW Tests

5.2 Fiber Tests

6.0 PACKING REQUIREMENTS

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum technical requirements
for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing, and performance of a composite
overhead optical fiber-ground wire (OPGW) intended to be used in the transmission system
of the National Grid SA.

2.0 CROSS-REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the latest revision of
National Grid SA General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for
all equipment/materials", which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with National Grid SA Purchase Order or
Contract Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for
the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer
may propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards
quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS and open to
acceptance of National Grid SA.

3.1 IEC 60793-1-1 Optical fibers – Part 1-1: Measurement methods and test
procedures – General and guidance - Edition 3.0

3.2 IEC 60793-1-20 Optical fibers – Part 1-20: Measurement methods and test
procedures – Fiber geometry - Edition 2.0

3.3 IEC 60793-1-21 Optical Fibers - Part 1-21: Measurement Methods and
Test Procedures - Coating Geometry - Edition 1.0

3.4 IEC 60793-1-30 Optical fibers – Part 1-30: Measurement methods and test
procedures – Fiber proof test - Edition 2.0

3.5 IEC 60793-1-40 Optical Fibers - Part 1-40: Measurement and Test
Procedures - Attenuation - Edition 1.0

3.6 IEC 60793-1-42 Optical fibers – Part 1-42: Measurement methods and test
procedures – Chromatic dispersion - Edition 3.0

3.7 IEC 60793-1-44 Optical fibers – Part 1-44: Measurement methods and test
procedures – Cut-off wavelength - Edition 2.0

3.8 IEC 60793-1-45 Optical Fibers - Part 1-45: Measurement Methods and
Test Procedures - Mode Field Diameter - Edition 1.0

3.9 IEC 60793-1-47 Optical fibers – Part 1-47: Measurement methods and test
procedures – Macro-bending loss - Edition 3.0

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3.10 IEC 60793-1-48 Optical fibers - Part 1-48: Measurement methods and test
procedures - Polarization mode dispersion - Edition 2.0

3.11 IEC 60793-1-52 Optical fibers – Part 1-52: Measurement methods and test
procedures – Change of temperature tests - Edition 2.

3.12 IEC 60794-1-1 Optical Fiber Cables–Part 1-1:Generic Specification –

General- Edition 4.

3.13 IEC 60794-1-22 Optical Fiber Cables–Part 1-22:Generic Specification – Basic

optical cable test procedures- Environmental test methods

3.14 IEC 60794-1-24 Optical Fiber Cables–Part 1-24:Generic Specification –

Basic optical cable test procedures- Electrical test methods

3.15 IEC 60794-2 Optical fiber cables – Part 2: Indoor cables – Sectional
specification

3.16 IEC 60794-4 Optical fiber cables –Part 4: Sectional specification –

Aerial optical cables along electrical power lines

3.17 IEC 60889 Hard-Drawn Aluminum Wire for Overhead Line Conductors

3.18 IEC 61089 Round Wire Concentric Lay Overhead Electrical Stranded
Conductors

3.19 IEC 61232 Aluminum Clad-Steel Wire for Electrical Purposes

3.20 ASTM B230/ Standard Specification for Aluminum 1350-H19 Wire for
ASTM B230M Electrical Purposes

3.21 ASTM B398/ Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6201-T81 and

ASTM B230M 6201-T83 Wire for Electrical Purposes

3.22 ASTM B415 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Aluminum-Clad Steel

Wires

3.23 ASTM B416 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded

Aluminum Clad-Steel Conductors

3.24 ITU-T G.652 Characteristics of a single-mode optical fiber cable

3.25 ITU-T G.655 Characteristics of a non-zero dispersion-shifted single-mode

optical fiber and cable

3.26 IEEE 1138 IEEE Standard for Testing and Performance for Optical
Ground Wire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility Power
Lines.

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4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The composite overhead optical fiber-ground wire shall be of manufacturer's

standard design but shall meet the requirements of this Specification in all
respects.

4.1.2 Manufacturer's drawings, as required in the latest revision of 01-TMSS-01,

shall show the outline of the composite overhead optical fiber-ground wire
together with all pertinent dimensions. Tolerances of any variations in
dimensions shall be according to relevant standards.

4.1.3 Sample of the proposed OPGW shall be provided for National Grid, SA
evaluation and approval.

4.1.4 Stress-Strain data and diagrams along with Sag Chart No. etc. and sag tension
calculations shall be submitted for the proposed OPGW.

4.2 Design Criteria

4.2.1 The maximum ambient outdoor temperature specified in the latest revision of
01-TMSS-01 shall be regarded as the basic temperature.

4.2.2 The composite OPGW shall be designed in which the integral optical fibers
are used for transmission of optical signals, and in which the metallic
materials are used for conduction of surge currents attributed to lightning and
electrical faults.

4.3 Stranded Metallic Wires

4.3.1 The type of stranded metallic wires shall be hard drawn aluminum wires,
aluminum alloy wires, hard drawn aluminum-clad steel wires, or any
combination of these types, for general use for electrical purposes.

a. When aluminum and aluminum-alloy wires are used, the wires shall
be made in accordance with the requirements specified in ASTM
B230/B230M and ASTM B398/B398M or IEC 61089 respectively.

b. When aluminum-clad steel wires are used, the thickness of aluminum-

clad at any points shall not be less than ten (10) percent of the nominal
wire radius. The aluminum-clad shall be smooth, continuous and of
reasonably uniform thickness.

The base metal of aluminum-clad steel wires shall be steel made by

the open- hearth, basic-oxygen or electric-furnace process.

4.3.2 There shall be no joints of any kind made in the finished wires composing the
strand. There shall be no joints or splices in any length of the completed

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OPGW. Electric welded butt joints are only permitted to be made prior to
start of cold drawing to final size.

4.3.3 The rated breaking strength of the completed OPGW shall be taken as 90% of
the sum of the rated breaking strength of the individual wires, calculated from
their nominal diameter and the approximate specified minimum tensile
strength. The central fiber optical unit shall not be considered a load bearing
tension member when determining the total rated breaking strength of the
composite OPGW.

4.3.4 The basic construction shall have bare concentric-lay stranded metallic wires
with the outer layer having right hand-lay and wound around the metallic or
non- metallic pipe or channeled rod. The stranded wires must be of multiple
layers with a combination of various metallic wires within each layer. The
direction of lay shall be reversed in successive layers.

4.3.5 The preferred length of lay of the various layers of wires is 13.5 times the
outside diameter of that layer, but the length of lay shall be neither less than
10 nor more than 16 times this diameter.

4.3.6 Stranding shall be close to ensure no significant reduction in diameter or

compression on metallic or non-metallic channeled rod or spacer when
stressed to 10 percent of minimum rated tensile strength.

4.3.7 All wires shall lie naturally in their true positions in the completed composite
OPGW. The wires shall be so stranded that when the composite OPGW is cut
at any point the individual wires can be readily regrouped and then held in
place by one hand.

4.4 Central Fiber Optical Unit

4.4.1 The central fiber optical unit shall be designed to encase and protect the
optical fibers from damage due to forces such as crushing, bending, twisting,
tensile stress and moisture.

4.4.2 The central fiber optical unit, including the outer stranded metallic wires,
shall protect the optical fibers from degradation due to vibration, wind
loading, wide temperature variations, lightning and fault currents as well as
any other effects that may produce hydrogen..

4.4.3 The central fiber optical unit may include an aluminum tube, stainless steel
tubing, or aluminum coated stainless steel tubing; but shall not be limited to
these designs. All Tube Designs, having similar or dissimilar materials, shall
pass the qualification test requirements (salt spray corrosion test) specified in
Clause 5.1.1. There shall be no galvanic corrosion between stainless steel tube
and the surrounding aluminum or aluminum alloy or aluminum-clad steel
wires. In order to qualify and accept the Tube Design, the manufacturer shall
submit salt spray test results during bid stage.

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a. Metallic Tube

The central fiber optical unit may include a tube such as stainless steel
or aluminum to house the fibers. The tube may be fabricated as a
seamless tube, seam welded, or a tube without a welded seam. The
central fiber optical unit may include a stainless steel tube with an
aluminum protective coating to house the fibers. The coating shall
completely cover the tubes leaving no exposed areas of tubing that can
make electrical contact either directly or indirectly through moisture,
contamination, protrusions, etc., with the surrounding stranded wires
described in 4.3.1.

The grade and type of material for stainless steel tube shall be SS
316L (steel designation X2CrNiMo17-12-2, material No. 1.4404 per
DIN/BS-EN 10088-2 standard or other equivalent standard).

4.4.4 Filling Compound

The central fiber optical unit, shall be filled with a suitable compound to
prohibit any moisture ingress from outside or any water migration along the
fiber optical unit. The filling compound shall be non-toxic and
dermatologically safe to exposed skin. It shall be chemically and
mechanically compatible with all the components, non-nutritive to fungus,
electrically non-conductive and shall absorb and/or inhibit generation of
hydrogen within the cable. The filling compound shall be able to withstand
normal service conditions specified in the latest revision of 01-TMSS-01 and
shall remain flexible (not to harden) throughout the entire life of the fiber (at
least for 30 years).

4.4.5 The fibers shall be stress free in the central metallic tube under all
environment conditions.

4.4.6 The central fiber optical unit shall withstand maximum fault current as
specified in Data Schedule without degradation to the physical and
mechanical characteristics and properties of the fibers.

4.5 Single Mode Optical Fiber

4.5.1 The mode field eccentricity shall be less than 1m.

4.5.2 There shall be no joints or splices in any optical fiber in any reel length of the
complete optical cable.

4.5.3 Maximum optical loss variation at temperature range of -5°C to the

temperature reached during fault at worst environmental condition shall
not exceed +0.05 dB/km.

4.5.4 Optical fibers shall be free of material and manufacturing defects which
would prevent them from meeting the requirements of this Specification.

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4.6 Specifications of Single Mode Optical Fibers

4.6.1 Dispersion Un-shifted Single Mode Optical Fiber G.652.D

Dispersion Un-shifted Single Mode Optical Fiber G.652.D shall meet

the requirements of Table I, unless otherwise specified in Data Schedule.

Table I

DISPERSION-UN-SHIFTED SINGLE-MODE OPTICAL FIBER SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Maximum Zero
Operating Nominal Mode Field
Attenuation Loss Chromatic Dispersion
Wavelength Diameter(MFD)
Dispersion Wavelength
9-10m + 5%
≤ 0.37 dB/km at ≤ 3.5 ps/nm.km at 1310nm Operating
1310 nm 1300-1324 nm
1310 nm at 1285-1330 nm Wavelength

10-11m + 10%
≤ 0.23 dB/km at ≤ 18 ps/nm.km at 1550nm Operating
1550 nm 1300-1324 nm
1550nm at 1550nm Wavelength

4.6.2 Non-Zero Dispersion-Shifted Single Mode Optical Fiber G.655

Non-Zero Dispersion-Shifted Single-Mode Optical Fiber G.655 shall meet

the requirements of Table II, unless otherwise specified in Data Schedule.

Table II

NON-ZERO DISPERSION-SHIFTED SINGLE MODE OPTICAL FIBER SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Maximum Nominal
Operating Cable Cut-off
Attenuation Chromatic Mode Field Diameter
Wavelength Wavelength
Loss per km Dispersion (MFD)
1530-1565nm 0.24 dB/km 2.0-6.0 ps/nm.km 8-11m + 0.7m at a
nominal operating
1565-1625nm ≤ 1450nm
0.25 dB/km 4.5-12.4 ps/nm.km wavelength of
1550nm

4.7 Color Coding

4.7.1 The individual color and group color coding/Identification scheme of optical
fibers shall be as specified in Table IIIa or IIIb.

4.7.2 The scheme applies to optical fiber cable where fibers are physically
separated.

4.7.3 Fibers within a cable shall be grouped and each group shall contain twelve
fibers.

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4.7.4 When a number of fibers form a group, the group shall be uniquely identified
as specified in Table IIIa or IIIb.

4.7.5 All fibers within a group shall be discernible throughout the design life of the
optical fibers and uniquely color coded as shown in Table IIIa or IIIb.

4.7.6 When groups are defined by means of tubes, threads or by ring marking with
black color, such means shall be discernible and uniquely color coded as
shown in Table IIIa or IIIb.

Table IIIa
INDIVIDUAL FIBER AND GROUP IDENTIFICATION

FIBER CORE NO. FIBER BASE COLOR GROUP BASE COLOR

1. Blue
2. Yellow
3. Green
4. Red
5. Violet
6. White Group # 1
7. Orange "Blue"
8. Brown
9. Gray
10. Black
11. Pink
12. Aqua
13. Blue
14. Yellow
15. Green
16. Red
17. Violet
18. White Group # 2
19. Orange "Yellow"
20. Brown
21. Gray
22. Black
23. Pink
24. Aqua
25. Blue
26. Yellow
27. Green
28. Red
29. Violet
30. White Group # 3
31. Orange "Green"
32. Brown
33. Gray
34. Black
35. Pink
36. Aqua
37. Blue

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38. Yellow
39. Green
40. Red
41. Violet
42. White Group # 4
43. Orange "Red"
44. Brown
45. Gray
46. Black
47. Pink
48. Aqua
FIBER CORE NO. FIBER BASE COLOR GROUP BASE COLOR
49. Blue
50. Yellow
51. Green
52. Red
53. Violet
54. White Group # 5
55. Orange "Violet"
56. Brown
57. Gray
58. Black
59. Pink
60. Aqua
61. Blue
62. Yellow
63. Green
64. Red
65. Violet
66. White Group # 6
67. Orange "White"
68. Brown
69. Gray
70. Black
71. Pink
72. Aqua
73. Blue
74. Yellow
75. Green
76. Red
77. Violet
78. White Group # 7
79. Orange "Orange"
80. Brown
81. Gray
82. Black
83. Pink
84. Aqua
85. Blue
86. Yellow
87. Green
88. Red
89. Violet

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90. White Group # 8

91. Orange "Brown"
92. Brown
93. Gray
94. Black
95. Pink
96. Aqua

Table IIIb

INDIVIDUAL FIBER AND GROUP IDENTIFICATION

FIBER CORE NO. FIBER BASE COLOR GROUP

IDENTIFICATION
1. Blue
2. Yellow
3. Green
4. Red
5. Violet
Group # 1
6. White
1 ring mark with rings 50
7. Orange
mm apart.
8. Brown
9. Gray
10. Uncolored
11. Pink
12. Aqua
13. Blue
14. Yellow
15. Green
16. Red
17. Violet Group # 2
18. White 2 ring marks with rings 50
19. Orange mm apart.
20. Brown
21. Gray
22. Uncolored
23. Pink
24. Aqua
25. Blue
26. Yellow
27. Green
28. Red
29. Violet
Group # 3
30. White
3 ring marks with rings 50
31. Orange
mm apart.
32. Brown
33. Gray
34. Uncolored
35. Pink
36. Aqua
37. Blue Group # 4
38. Yellow 4 ring marks with rings 50
39. Green mm apart.

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40. Red
41. Violet
42. White
43. Orange
44. Brown
45. Gray
46. Uncolored
47. Pink
48. Aqua
FIBER CORE NO. FIBER BASE COLOR GROUP
IDENTIFICATION
49. Blue
50. Yellow
51. Green
52. Red
53. Violet
Group # 5
54. White
1 ring mark with rings
55. Orange
100 mm apart.
56. Brown
57. Gray
58. Uncolored
59. Pink
60. Aqua
61. Blue
62. Yellow
63. Green
64. Red
65. Violet
Group # 6
66. White
2 ring marks with rings
67. Orange
100 mm apart.
68. Brown
69. Gray
70. Uncolored
71. Pink
72. Aqua
73. Blue
74. Yellow
75. Green
76. Red
77. Violet
Group # 7
78. White
3 ring marks with rings
79. Orange
100 mm apart.
80. Brown
81. Gray
82. Uncolored
83. Pink
84. Aqua
85. Blue
86. Yellow
Group # 8
87. Green
4 ring marks with rings
88. Red
100 mm apart.
89. Violet
90. White

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91. Orange
92. Brown
93. Gray
94. Uncolored
95. Pink
96. Aqua

Note: In case of ring marking for 96 fibers in one tube, the first bundle of 48
fibers shall be identified with blue yarn/thread and the second bundle
of 48 fibers shall be identified with yellow yarn/thread.

4.8 Composite OPGW

The composite OPGW shall have the following minimum dimensions and ratings
which are equivalent to the combined characteristics of stranded wires and central
fiber optical unit.

4.8.1 The composite OPGW shall not experience any optical or mechanical
degradation when subjected to maximum 40% of the OPGW rated tensile
strength (RTS).

4.8.2 The manufacturer shall indicate the maximum permissible temperature rise
reached during fault occurrence without any adverse effect on the fiber and
RTS of wire.
a. This maximum temperature rise shall be used in calculating the
theoretical fault current capacity of the OPGW.
b. OPGW hardware and fittings shall be able to withstand this maximum
temperature rise.

c. OPGW manufacturer shall recommend the sag and tension

calculations for various spans under the limiting conditions specified.

4.8.3 The minimum bending radius that can be applied without optical degradation
shall be ≥ 15 times the diameter of OPGW.

4.8.4 The required diameter and characteristics of composite OPGW shall be as

specified in Table IV and other than that shall be specified in Data Schedule.

Table IV
Minimum Minimum Fault Current
Maximum
Rated Tensile for 0.30 Seconds at 55°C Maximum Weight
Nominal Diameter
Strength Initial Temperature (kg/m)
(mm)
(kN) (kA)
14.9 70 13.0 0.518
17.9 120 24.0 0.932

4.8.5 For retrofitting projects, the characteristics of the OPGW such as diameter,
rated tensile strength, fault current rating, weight and D.C resistance (at 20 oC)
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etc. different from those given in Table IV could be specified on a case-to-

case basis provided the proposed OPGW shall have:

a. Diameter equal to or less than that of the existing OPGW

b. Rated tensile strength equal to or higher than that of the existing

OPGW

c. Fault current rating equal to or higher than that of the existing OPGW

d. Weight equal to or less than that of the existing OPGW

e. D.C resistance (at 20oC) equal to or less than that of the existing
OPGW

4.8.6 The required rating of the composite overhead optical fiber-ground wire shall
be as specified in Data Schedule.

4.8.7 The completed OPGW shall be free from imperfections not consistent with
good manufacturing practices.

4.9 Reel Design

4.9.1 Reel shall be of non-returnable wood.

4.9.2 The length of OPGW per reel shall be 4000m with a permissible variation of
± 5%, unless otherwise different lengths are required as per actual site
requirements or as agreed between National Grid SA and the manufacturer.

4.10 Markings

4.10.1 Each end of the composite OPGW in the reel shall have a non-corroding tag
identifying the following:

a) Type of stranded metallic wire

b) Size of stranded metallic wires
c) Cross-sectional area of the composite OPGW
d) Type of optical fiber
e) Number of optical fiber
f) Manufacturer's name or trademark
g) Year of manufacture.

4.10.2 Composite OPGW reels shall be marked in legible and indelible letters
providing the following particulars:

a) Manufacturer's name and country of origin

b) Year of manufacture
c) Size and material of stranded metallic wire/number and type of optical
fiber
d) Serial number
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e) Length and weight of composite OPGW on reel

f) Gross weight
g) Dimensions of reel
h) Direction of rolling of reel
i) National Grid SA stock no. /J.O. No. /Contract No. in 10 cm high bold
numerals
j) National Grid SA address and Purchase Order number
k) 10-TMSS-04, Rev.02

4.10.3 All markings shall appear on both sides of the reel. See Figure 1 for reel
marking location.

4.10.4 Composite OPGW reel identification shall include any additional information
as required by the National Grid SA shipping instructions.

5.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by National Grid SA.

The term ‘relevant standards’ referred to hereunder relates to the group of standards listed in
clause 3.0 to which the optical fiber is being supplied by the manufacturer.

5.1 Composite OPGW Tests

5.1.1 Type (Design) Tests

All type (design) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC, ITU-T, ASTM or IEEE
Standards to which the material is being supplied shall be performed on the
representative unit or on the first unit of every new design or rating to be
supplied to National Grid SA.

In lieu of the actual type (design) tests, certified test reports of type (design)
tests performed on an identical unit may be submitted to National Grid SA for
review and approval during the bidding stage.

The type (design) tests are as follow:

a. Cable Cut-off Wavelength Tests

The cutoff wavelength of the cabled fiber shall be less than or equal to
l250nm and 1450nm for dispersion un-shifted single-mode fiber and
non-zero dispersion-shifted single-mode fiber respectively.
Measurement shall be as specified in the relevant standard or in
accordance with IEC 60793-1-44.
The cable sample shall be 20m long with additional 1m fiber ends,
each having one 76mm loop to simulate the splice organizer. (The
total fiber length is 22 m including the two 1 m ends.)

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b. Fluid Penetration Test

Water ingress tests 1m (one meter) sample cable designed for water
blocking shall be performed as specified in the relevant standard or in
accordance with IEC 60794-22, Method 5. No water shall leak
through the open end of l m sample. If the first sample fails, one
additional l m sample, taken from a section of cable adjacent to the
first sample may be tested for acceptance. Water leaks from second
sample shall constitute failure.

c. Compound Flow (Drip) Test

A 0.3m sample of OPGW shall be tested. The sample shall be

prepared as specified in the relevant standard or in accordance with
IEEE 1138/IEC 60794-4. The filling and flooding compound shall not
flow (drip or leak) at 65°C.

d. Short Circuit Tests

Short circuit test on OPGW shall be performed in accordance with

IEEE Standard 1138. The maximum fault current shall pass through
the 10m cable sample for at least 0.30 seconds fault duration while
continuously monitoring the optical attenuation of the test fibers from
at least 2 minutes before to at least 5 minutes after each current pulse.
The testing ambient temperature shall be at least 55°C.

The acceptance criteria shall be as per IEEE Standard 1138.

e. Aeolian Vibration Test

Aeolian vibration test shall be carried out on OPGW as specified in

the relevant standard or in accordance with IEEE Standard 1138.

The acceptance criteria shall be as per IEEE Standard 1138.

f. Sheave Test

A sheave test shall be carried out as specified in the relevant standard

or in accordance with IEEE 1138.

The acceptance criteria shall be as per IEEE Standard 1138.

g. Crush Test and Impact Test

A crush and an impact tests shall be performed as specified in the

relevant standard or in accordance with IEEE 1138/IEC 60794-4.

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A permanent or temporary increase in optical attenuation value greater

than 0.1dB change in sample at 1310nm or 1550nm for single-mode
fibers shall constitute failure.

h. Creep Test

A creep test shall be performed on an OPGW sample approximately

10m long in accordance with IEEE Standard 1138. The cable shall be
terminated at each end and a tension of at least 25 % of UTS shall be
applied for duration of at least 1000h.
The elongation of the composite OPGW versus time shall be
measured at suitable intervals and recorded. Elongation with time
shall be in accordance with the requirements as specified in the
relevant standard or in accordance with ASTM B398/B398M or
ASTM B415. Any permanent or temporary increase in optical
attenuation greater than 0.2 dB/km at 1310nm or l550nm for single-
mode fibers shall constitute failure.

i. Stress-Strain Test
A Stress-Strain Tests shall be performed on cable sample as specified
in the relevant standard or in accordance with IEEE Standard 1138.

Any visual damage to the conductor strands or permanent or

temporary increase in optical attenuation greater than 0.2 dB/km at
1310nm or 1550nm for single-mode fibers shall constitute failure.

j. Temperature Cycling
Temperature cycling measurements shall be made as specified in the
relevant standard or in accordance with IEEE 1138/IEC 60794-4 using
a modified version of Test Condition B, -45°C to +85°C, two cycles.

The change in attenuation between extreme operational temperatures

for un-shifted single-mode fibers shall not be greater than 0.2 dB/km.
The attenuation change measurements shall be made at 1310 nm and
1550nm.

k. Rated Strength Tests on Completed OPGW.

The breaking strength of the completed OPGW shall not be less than
the specified rated breaking strength of the OPGW unless the failure
occurs in the gripping device. If the failure occurs in the grip, the test
value must not be less than 90% of the specified rated breaking
strength.

l. Salt Spray Corrosion Test

This test will be a 1000 hours salt spray test to be performed in

accordance with the requirements of IEEE standard 1138 (latest
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edition). The test procedure shall be as per ASTM B117 or equivalent.

In addition to the acceptance criteria of IEEE 1138, there shall be no
signs of exposure of the base metal, pitting and porosity of the finish,
cracking or delamination of components, abnormal nicks, cracks or
scratches on surfaces.

5.1.2 Routine (Production) Tests

All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC, ITU-T, ASTM
or IEEE Standards to which the material is being supplied shall be performed
on all units prior to delivery to National Grid SA.

Tests for mechanical and physical properties of concentric-lay-stranded

metallic wires shall be made before stranding.

a. Tests for aluminum-alloy wires shall be as shown below.

i. All aluminum-alloy wires shall be capable of meeting the

bending properties as specified in the relevant standard or in
accordance with ASTM B398M after stranding.

ii. The minimum tensile strengths shall not be less than 95% of the
tensile strengths specified for individual tests as specified in the
relevant standard or in accordance with table l of ASTM
B398M.

b. Tests for aluminum-clad steel wires shall be as shown below.

i. The aluminum-clad steel wire shall withstand without fracture
not less than 20 twists in a length equivalent to 100 times the
nominal diameter of the wire. The specimen shall be twisted by
rotating on the wires at a rate of approximately 15 twists per
minute in the same direction until fracture occurs.

ii. The aluminum-clad steel wires after twisting to destruction shall

not reveal any seams, pits, slivers or surface imperfections of
sufficient magnitude to indicate inherent defects in the wire.
Examination of the wire at the break shall show no separation of
the aluminum from the steel.

c. Other required tests shall be performed as specified in the relevant

standard or in accordance with ASTM B415.

Tests for mechanical and physical properties of Central Fiber Optic

unit shall be made before assembly.

d. Optical Acceptance Tests

Attenuation test shall be performed on each fiber of each individual

reel as specified in the relevant standard or in accordance with IEC

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60793-1-40 Measurement of Cable Attenuation using an Optical Time

Domain Reflectometer (OTDR).

Measurement shall be made from both directions and the results shall
be averaged. Attenuation loss values exceeding those specified shall
constitute failure.

5.2 Fiber Tests

5.2.1. Type (Design) Tests

All type (design) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or ITU-T Standards to
which the material is being supplied shall be performed on the representative
unit or on the first unit of every new design or rating to be supplied to
National Grid SA.

In lieu of the actual type (design) tests, certified test reports of type (design)
tests performed on an identical unit shall be submitted, or the cable
manufacturer shall submit reports in the form of batch test reports furnished
by the core manufacturer, provided that the core supplied to National Grid SA
is out of the same batch and the core manufacturer is listed in the National
Grid SA approved list. All the required test reports shall be submitted to
National Grid SA for review and approval during the bidding stage.

The type (design) tests are as follow:

a. Attenuation Variation with Wavelength

The measurement shall be made as specified in the relevant standard

or in accordance with IEC 60793-1-40. The spectral width of the
source shall be less than 10 nm.

The attenuation coefficient of un-shifted single-mode fibers for

wavelengths between 1285 nm and l300 nm shall not exceed the
attenuation coefficient at l300 nm by more than 0.1 dB/km.

b. Attenuation with Bending

Attenuation with bending measurements shall be made as specified in

the relevant standard or in accordance with Macrobending Sensitivity
Technique at 1550nm as per IEC 60793-1-47. The two attenuation
with bending requirements are measured by winding 100 turns of fiber
on a collapsible reel or removable mandrel of 75mm  2mm diameter
and by wrapping a single turn of fiber around a 32  0.5 mm diameter
mandrel. Attenuation shall not exceed 0.5 dB at 1310nm or 1550 nm.

c. Temperature Cycling Test

Temperature cycling measurement shall be made as specified in the

relevant standard or in accordance with IEC 60793-1-52, using Test
Condition A, -45°C to + 85°C, 2 cycles.
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The change in attenuation between extreme operational temperatures

for single-mode fibers shall not be greater than 0.05 dB/km at 1310
nm and 1550nm.

d. Attenuation at the Water Peak

For un-shifted single-mode fiber, the attenuation coefficient at the

water peak shall be as specified in ITU-T G.652D.

e. Chromatic Dispersion

Dispersion measurements shall be made as specified in the relevant

standard or in accordance with IEC 60793-1-42.

For dispersion un-shifted single-mode fibers refer to Table I

f. Mode Field Diameter

Mode field diameter shall be measured as specified in the relevant

standard or in accordance with IEC 60973-1-45. The measurement
wavelength as a minimum shall be l310 + 20 nm for dispersion un-
shifted single mode fibers.

The nominal mode field diameter (MFD) for dispersion un-shifted

single-mode fibers shall be in accordance with Table I.

g. Concentricity Error

Core-to-Clad Concentricity Error measurements shall be made as

specified in the relevant standard or in accordance with IEC 60793-1-
20.

Concentricity error - The offset between the center of the core and the
center of the cladding shall be < 1.0 micron.

h. Cladding Diameter and Non circularity Error Measurements shall be

as specified in the relevant standard or in accordance with IEC 60793-
1-20.

Cladding Diameter - The cladding outside diameter shall be l25.0

microns  0.7 microns.

Cladding Non circularity - cladding non circularity shall be < 1 %.

i. Coating Diameter

Coating diameter measurements shall be made as specified in the

relevant standard or in accordance with IEC 60793-1-21.

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Coating Diameter - The nominal coating diameter for loose buffer

shall be 250 microns.

j. Fiber Tensile Proof Test

Individual fibers shall be proof tested as specified in the relevant

standard or in accordance with IEC 60973-1-30

All fibers shall be subjected to a minimum proof stress of 0.35 GN/m²

for one second equivalent by the fiber manufacturer (100% testing).

5.2.2 Routine (Production) Tests

All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC, or ITU-T

Standards to which the material is being supplied shall be performed on all
units prior to delivery to National Grid SA.

a. Attenuation Coefficient

The attenuation coefficient for un-shifted single-mode fiber shall be

0.37 dB/km or less at 1310 nm and 0.23 dB/km or less at 1550 nm
wavelength and all measurements shall be made bi-directionally if
accessible and the results shall be averaged.

All the traces (hard copies) must provide at least the following
information other than the standard data provided by the OTDR:

i. For the graphical representation of the trace, sufficient

acquisition time shall be set on OTDR for the straight line of
the graph. Hazy lines due to insufficient acquisition time shall
constitute failure.

ii. All traces shall clearly identify fiber number, binder-color

(group identifier) and fiber color.

iii. All traces shall be furnished with the fiber-ID and the
drum/reel number and physical length of the cable ordered for
cross reference.

b. Fiber Point Defects

Attenuation uniformity shall be measured as specified in the relevant

standard or in accordance with IEC 60793-1-40. Measurement shall be
made bi-directionally if accessible and the results shall be averaged.

The attenuation of the fiber shall be distributed uniformly throughout

its length such that there are no discontinuities in excess of 0.1 dB for
single- mode fiber.

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5.3 Field Acceptance Testing

Upon receipt of the composite OPGW from the manufacturer, the purchaser shall at
his option, perform acceptance tests in order to verify that the optical characteristics
of the fiber meet the order requirements and to determine if or not optical fibers have
been damaged during shipment. The results of these tests and the manufacturer's
certified quality control information, which is attached to each reel, shall be
compared to the fiber requirements specified in the purchase order.

The tests shall be performed and documented by the use of Optical Time Domain
Reflectometer (OTDR). The end of the cable shall be sealed after completion of
these tests in order to prevent entry of moisture into the optical fiber. Tests shall be
performed from both ends and results shall be averaged.

The following tests shall be performed as specified in the relevant standard or in

accordance with IEC 60793-1-40.

5.3.1 Continuity checks of each fiber may be made to determine if or not any fiber
is broken or any attenuation irregularities exist.

5.3.2 Attenuation

Total attenuation for the entire reel length and attenuation per kilometer
should be measured on each fiber. Attenuation uniformity shall meet the
requirements of Clause 5.2.2.b of this standard.

5.3.3 Fiber Length

The fiber length may be measured using the OTDR. The index factor to be
used in this measurement should be furnished by the fiber manufacturer. A
check should be made to verify received reel numbers and lengths correspond
to ordered quantities.

6.0 PACKING REQUIREMENTS

6.1 OPGW shall be tightly and uniformly wound onto reel(s) in layers. Reel lengths
shall be as specified in Clause 4.9 above.

6.2 Reels shall be either wooden non-returnable or steel returnable type which conform
to ANSI/AA 53-1981 or equal. Unless specified otherwise by the purchaser, the
manufacturer will determine the size and type reel which will withstand normal
shipping, handling, storage, and stringing operations without damage to the OPGW.

6.3 The drum and inside flanges shall be such that damage will not occur to the OPGW
during shipping, handling, storage, and stringing. This may be provided for by a
layer of suitable material which is water resistant and will not absorb moisture.

The outer layer of the OPGW shall be protected by a water resistance wrapping over
the exposed surface to prevent dirt and gritty material from coming in contact with
the OPGW during shipment and storage.

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6.4 Reels shall have wooden lagging attached to the flanges unless specified otherwise
by the purchaser. Wood lagging should be similar to a Grade 3, cured and dressed,
50 x 100 mm Southern Pine lumber or equal. Lagging shall be attached to reels in
such a manner where individual lagging strips will remain in place during normal
shipment, handling, and storage.

6.5 The outer end of the OPGW shall be fastened to the inner surface of the reel flange a
minimum of 25 mm below the wood lagging.

The cable end shall be securely fastened to prevent the cable from becoming loose
during shipment. A minimum of 4 meters of the inner end of the OPGW shall be
accessible for connection to optical measuring equipment without removing wood
lagging or outer layer of protection. This length of cable shall be securely fastened
and protected during shipment.

6.6 A seal shall be applied to each end of the OPGW to prevent the entrance of moisture
into the optical fibers or the escape of filling compound during shipment and storage.
Two(2) extra seals shall be shipped with each reel and should be accessible without
removing lagging.

6.7 The manufacturer shall furnish at the time of shipment, a certified record of final
quality control measured values for each fiber on each reel. This certification shall
be attached to the outside flange of the reel in a weatherproof package or submitted
by the Vendor, separately.

6.8 Each reel shall be marked on the outside flange to indicate the direction the reel
should be rolled during shipment in order to prevent loosening of the cable on the
reel.

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NATIONAL GRID SA
NUMBER

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

OPTICAL FIBER GROUND WIRE (OPGW)

National Grid SA Date:

Enquiry No.

National Grid SA Date:

Purchase Order No.
or Contract No.

National Grid SA PTS No./Project Title

with J.O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Applicable Industry Standards *

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.3 Stranded Metallic Wires

Number of layers *
Inner layer:
Type of Metallic Wire *
Nominal Size of the Wire (mm) *
Thickness of aluminum-cladding (mm) *
Nominal diameter of the Wire (mm) *
Minimum breaking strength of the Wire
*
(kN)
Nominal diameter of strand (mm) *
Direction of lay stranding *
Nominal length of lay (mm) *

'A'- NATIONAL GRID SA SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER.

'B'- BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS.
'C'- REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'.
(*)- DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'.

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OPTICAL FIBER GROUND WIRE (OPGW)

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
Outer Layer:
Type of Metallic Wire *
Nominal Size of the Wire (mm) *
Thickness of Aluminum Coating (mm) *
Nominal Diameter of the Wire (mm) *
Minimum Breaking Strength of the
*
Wire (kN)
Nominal Diameter of Strand (mm) *
Direction of Lay Stranding *
Nominal Length of Lay *

4.4 Central Fiber Optical Unit

Material Type *
Tube:
Thickness (mm) *
Diameter *
Thermo-resistant Tape *
Filling Compound Type/
*
Material

4.5 Single Mode Optical Fiber

Type of optical fiber
Optical Fiber Operational
Wavelength 1310/1550nm for
G. 652D/G. 655
Wavelength 1383/1625nm for
G. 652D/G. 655
Optical Fiber Material
1.Germanium Doped Silica
2.Glass/Pure Silica Glass
Optical Fiber Material
Silica/ Doped Silica
Optical Fiber Mode Field
*
Diameter (m)
Mode Field Eccentricity,
*
Maximum (m)
Optical Fiber Cladding Material *
Non-circularity of cladding, shall be 1%
*
maximum (%)

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

OPTICAL FIBER GROUND WIRE (OPGW)

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
4.6 Specifications of Single Mode Optical
Fibers

O.F Coating-Primary Coat (µm) *

Secondary Coat (µm) *
Optical Fiber Coating Nominal
*
Wall Thickness :
Primary Coat (µm) *
Secondary Coat (µm) *
Optical Fiber Coating Diameter (µm) *
Over Primary Coat (µm) *
Over Secondary Coat (µm) *
Optical Characteristics
Max.Optical Attenuation for G.652.D at :
1310nm Wavelength (dB/km) *
1383nm Wavelength (dB/km) *
1550nm Wavelength (dB/km) *
Max.Optical Attenuation for G.655 at:
1550nm Wavelength (dB/km) *
1625nm Wavelength (dB/km) *
Polarization Mode Dispersion
Coefficient (ps/√km) ≤ 0.2
Maximum Chromatic Dispersion
1310nm (ps/nm/km) *
1550nm (ps/nm/km) *
Maximum Chromatic Dispersion
1550nm (ps/nm/km) *
1625nm (ps/nm/km) *
Cutoff wavelength nm *
Operational Characteristics:-
Temperature Requirements
without optical degradation *
Nominal Operating Temp. (°C)
Maximum Temp. reached
at specified fault current condition *
inside the optical unit(°C)
Maximum temperature without
optical or mechanical degradation *
for 1 second minimum (°C)
Maximum Optical Loss Variation
at Temperature Range of -5°C to *
+150°C (dB/km)

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

OPTICAL FIBER GROUND WIRE (OPGW)

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.7 Color Coding:

Color Coding of each Fiber for a group

of twelve (12) fibers [additional group
of twelve (12) fibers has the same
sequence]
Fiber # 1 Blue
Fiber # 2 Yellow
Fiber # 3 Green
Fiber # 4 Red
Fiber # 5 Violet
Fiber # 6 White
Fiber # 7 Orange
Fiber # 8 Brown
Fiber # 9 Gray
Fiber # 10 Black
Fiber # 11 Pink
Fiber # 12 Aqua
Color Coding/Ring Marking group Color Coding/Ring
identification: Marking
Blue/1 ring mark
Group #1 50 mm apart
Yellow/2 ring marks
Group #2 50 mm apart
Green/3 ring marks
Group #3 50 mm apart
Red/4 ring marks
Group #4 50 mm apart
Violet/1 ring mark
Group #5 100 mm apart
White/2 ring marks
Group #6 100 mm apart
Orange/3 ring marks
Group #7 100 mm apart
Brown/4 ring marks
Group #8 100 mm apart
Maximum tension that can be applied
on composite OPGW without optical 28/48
or mechanical degradation (kN)
Minimum bending radius of
*
Composite OPGW (mm)
Cross Sectional Area of Metallic
*
Part (mm²)

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REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

Max. Nominal Diameter of

14.9/17.9
Composite OPGW (mm)
Min. Rated Tensile Strength(kN) 70/120
Fault Current for 0.30 second at
*
55°C initial Conductor Temperature(kA)

Max. Temperature attained

following a rated short circuit current *
for 0.30 second fault duration :
a. Strand (°C) *
b. Optical Unit (°C) *
c. Resistance () *
Required length per reel (m) *
Total length required (km) *
Are matched sets of cable reel
(Yes/No)
length required?
If "YES", how many reels are
*
required per set?
Tolerance in cable length of
*
matched reel sets (m)
Length of composite OPGW
*
per reel (m)
Gross weight per reel (kg) *
Weight per unit length (kg/m) *
Sag-Tension and Stress-Strain Data along
*
with Sag Chart No.
5.0 Tests
Optional or Special test requirements (If
*
any)

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

OPTICAL FIBER GROUND WIRE (OPGW)

A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

NATIONAL GRID SA:

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:

C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:

Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor

Name of the Company

Location and address

Name and Signature of

authorized
Representative
and date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date

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