A Aerial Blown Fibre

AAerial Blown Fibre Solution for FTTX networks

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FTTX is a Reality
Active Equipment
Feeder FFTC
Ethernet backbone switch

Cabinet
Access FTTH Indoor

Outlet
A MiniCable A A AREA Blown Fibre Unit

Buried Solution Ideal for high density deployment But....

Cant always dig trenches Not cost effective for isolated customers, ...... Aerial Solution is a good alternative.
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A Aerial Product Map

Full range of products and instructions to successfully deploy the aerial network;
Tube bundles and drops Pole fittings and tools Aerial closures (pre terminated) Fibre products Blowing equipment

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Benefits of A Aerial Solution

Facilitates the use of fibre in problematic terrains Reduced day 1 investment if poles are already in place. Tube assemblies small in diameter with low visual impact. Fast point to point installation using pre-term fibre bundles Span lengths of 70m and 100m Accelerates turnaround times Ensures greater freedom in network planning and design
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A Aerial is about Flexibility

Future-proof Fibre installed incrementally Compatible with existing buried solutions, and equipment Blow-to-Pole or Blow-to-House

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Aerial Networks

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New Factors
Straighter blowing route No digging costs Under tension permanently (varies!) Expands and contracts with weather Exposed to physical effects Exposed for maintenance

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Two Ways To Support Aerial

1. Tube Bundle lashed to an existing messenger wire 2. Self-Supporting FIG of 8 Tube Bundle (cable incorporates its own strength member)

Circular Tube Bundle lashed

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Lashed Route

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Lashing Unit

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Examples of Self Supporting Figure of 8 Tube Bundles

Steel Strength Member, left fig. (PC 8195)

7 Way 5/3.5

GRP Strength Member, right fig.

19Way 3/2.1

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Figure of 8 Tube Bundle

Steel strength member (above) GRP strength member

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Taper Grips and J-Hooks

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UPB Universal Pole Bracket

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Cable Grip
Well established and reliable Compact and low price

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Cable onto J-Hooks before Tensioning

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Using J-Hooks

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Tube Bundles being tested at Emtelle

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Branch-Off at a Pole

The Closure is tension free

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Branch Closure
Encloses the whole Tube Bundle Grips the Figure of 8 upper (strength member) part Cost effective solution

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Side view showing grip on Figure of 8 Tube Bundle

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Closure in fully opened condition. Captive lid and screws

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Drop Tube
Drop Tube (to the building) is circular section, with tiny steel strength members. Two sizes: 5/3.5 has OD 7.5mm (PC 8194) 3/2.1 has OD 5.0mm (PC 8173)

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At the Building
Drop Tube (to the building) is circular section, with tiny steel strength members. Two sizes:
5/3.5 has OD 7.5mm 3/2.1 has OD 5.0mm

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At the Building

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Aerial Architecture

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Centre Blowing at a Pole

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Centre Blowing at a Pole: the proposed branch closure

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Benefits (1)
Facilitates the use of fibre in problematic terrains Ideal for backyard access fibre-to-the-home Tube assemblies small in diameter with low visual impact. Span lengths up to 100m possible No digging costs (better if poles already exist) Easy inspection & maintenance Reduced day 1 investment if poles are already in place. Accelerates turnaround times Fast point to point installation using pre-term fibre bundles

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Benefits (2)
Compatible with Direct Bury routes Figure-8 Design proven technology Fibre Unit Counts 2, 4, 8 or 12 Reliable well- established fittings Training, Field Support and supervisory Service available Easy-Access Maintenance Greater freedom in network planning and design

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Reminder

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Main Advantages A Aerial

Eliminates civil costs if pole route exists Spans up to 100m (high tensile steel version) Ideal for no-trench scenarios e.g. rocky or swampy ground One assembly can serve up to 84 customers Mix of fibre counts in one bundle

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A Aerial Launch Pack

Aerial Brochure Sample Pack Press Release Product Map Datasheets Q&A Aerial Training Manual Case Study Sydney Aerial Project www.emtelle.com/?id=276
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