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RAUSPEED MICRODUCT SYSTEM Technical Information Valid from 2020
RAUSPEED MICRODUCT SYSTEM Technical Information
Valid
from 2020
This technical information relating to the "RAUSPEED microduct system" is valid from January 2020.
The previous Technical Information 374680 (June 2019) is no longer valid once this document is published.
You will find our current technical documentation available for download at www.rehau.com/TI.
You will find more information on the REHAU Telecommunication page at www.rehau.co.uk/rauspeed and at www.rehau.co.uk/telecommunication
This document is protected by copyright. The rights conferred therein are reserved, in particular those relating to the translation, reprinting, extraction of pictures, electronic transmissions, reproduction by photo-mechanical or similar means and storage on data processing equipment.
All dimensions and weights are reference values. Subject to errors and changes.
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CONTENTS
1 Information and safety information 4
2 Area of application 6
3 Materials 73.1 Microduct 73.2 Duct bundle sheathing 7
4 Identification 84.1 RAUSPEED microduct 84.2 RAUSPEED duct bundle 84.3 Colour coding 9
5 Delivery Information 10
6 RAUSPEED microduct system 116.1 RAUSPEED microducts and duct bundles 116.2 RAUSPEED Inhouse microducts 156.3 RAUSPEED accessories 176.4 RAUSPEED wall entries 216.5 RAUSPEED identification technology 236.6 Accessories for cable ducts and microducts 256.7 RAUSPEED tooling 276.8 Overview of other accessories 29
7 Overview of REHAU telecommunication solutions 32
8 Installing microducts 348.1 General information 348.2 Transport, storage and uncoiling 348.3 Installation methods 378.4 Basic principles of installation 428.5 House connection 448.6 Blowing in fibre optical cables 46
9 Project pictures 49
Documentation for microduct house connections 52
Only one call away 54
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1 INFORMATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION
ValidityThis technical information is valid worldwide.
NavigationYou will find a detailed table of contents with hierarchical headings and corresponding page numbers at the start of this technical information.
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Actuality of the technical informationTo ensure your safety and the proper use of our products, please regularly check whether a more recent version of the technical information is available. You can always find the publication date for your technical information document in the lower right-hand corner on the back cover.The latest version of the technical information document is available from your contact person in the REHAU sales office or it can be downloaded online at www.rehau.com or www.rehau.com/ti.
Intended useThe RAUSPEED microduct system may only be installed and operated as described in this technical information document. Any other use is incorrect and therefore prohibited.
Safety and operating information- For your own safety and the safety of other people, please read
through all safety and operating instructions carefully and completely prior commencing installation.
- Keep the operating instructions safe and have them available.- If you have not understood the safety instructions or any individual
installation instructions or find them unclear, please contact your REHAU sales office.
- Non-compliance with the safety warnings may lead to damage to property or personal injury.
- The correct functioning of the product cannot be guaranteed if you do not comply with the safety information and other instructions.
Observe all applicable national and international regulations relating to laying, installation, prevention of accidents and safety information when installing duct systems, and the instructions in this technical information document.
Applications which are not covered by this technical information document (special applications) require consultation with our Technical Applications Department.Please contact your REHAU sales office for more detailed information.
Only use the components intended for the REHAU duct system concerned. The correct functioning of the product cannot be guaranteed if you use components from other systems or tools that are not from the relevant REHAU installation system.
Personnel requirements- Only personnel authorised and trained by REHAU may install our
systems.- Work on electrical equipment or power units should only be
performed by personnel trained and authorised to perform such work.
General safety precautions- Keep your workplace clean and free of obstructions.- Ensure that your work space has adequate lighting.- Keep children, pets and unauthorized persons away from tools
and installation areas.
Working clothes- Wear a protective helmet when performing work at head-height or
above the head.
During installation- Always read and follow the operating instructions for the REHAU
system tool used.- REHAU duct cutters have a sharp blade. Store and handle these in
such a way that there is no risk of injury from the REHAU duct cutters.
- When cutting the ducts to length, maintain a safe distance between the hand holding the duct and the cutter.
- Never reach into the cutting zone of the tool or touch moving parts during the cutting process.
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2 AREA OF APPLICATION
The development of internet applications has risen dramatically in recent years. In the digital age, the workplace is connected, mobile and decentralised. New data-intensive applications such as cloud storage, IP telephony, video streaming or smart home services are also increasingly in demand and use in the residential sector. However, such models can only function with fast internet connections. The availability of powerful broadband connections has now established itself as a location factor for families, trade and employers. When choosing a location, 95 % of all companies place particular importance on the availability of high-speed networks. Timely data transfer is particularly essential for medium-sized companies and for private individuals. The quality of life and location within cities and communities today crucially depends on fast data lines.
With an optical fibre connection into buildings, transfer speeds have reached up to 1000 Mbit/s and have created new possibilities for use. No other technology is more future-proof or currently offers such high unshared and symmetrical bandwidths as optical fibre.
The majority of today's networks are based on DSL and VDSL connections, which will no longer be able to cope with the extreme increase in data volumes in future. The worldwide exponential rise in IP traffic makes investment in optical fibre-based networks inevitable.
As part of development programmes, undersupplied areas in the industrial sector and residential sector will be equipped with powerful broadband connections over the coming years.
Before providing complete supply with optical fibre cables, there are several intermediate stages involving a combination of copper cable and optical fibre cable:
FTTC – Fibre to the Curb"Fibre to the Curb"Fibre optic cables are installed up to the distribution point (cable branch). The connections to customers are then established using copper cabling. The greater the distance between the distribution point and house connection, the smaller the bandwidth due to the high damping rate of copper. Conventional VDSL2 infrastructure.
FTTB – fibre to the Building"Fibre to the Building" Fibre optic cable ends within the building at the TP (termination point) – normally in the basement.Copper cabling is implemented on the last few metres to the subscriber connection.
FTTH – Fibre to the Home "Fibre to the Home/to the subscriber connection"
KVz/MFG
KVz/MFG
The RAUSPEED microduct system for the FTTX sector provides the best opportunity to develop what is known as the "last mile".
Microducts protect the delicate Fibre optic cables and therefore create the foundation for a broadband network.In addition to the duct programme, the RAUSPEED microduct system offers an intelligent system solution for constructing broadband networks with its well-engineered range of fittings and moulded parts as well as wall entry, identification technology and dedicated tools.
The ingenious, coordinated complete system together with maximum quality standards guarantee long-term operational safety and a system that can be relied upon for many years to come.
Copper cableFibre cable
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3 MATERIALS
3.1 Microduct
The microducts are made using RAU-PE 3204.
Material properties at 23 °C:- Average density: > 0.94 g/cm³- Coefficient of linear expansion: 0.2 mm/m x K- Thermal conductivity: 0.41 WK-1m -1
- Modulus of elasticity: Short term: min. 800 N/mm² Long-term: min. 160 N/mm²
- Specific surface resistance: > 1012 Ω- Internal pressure test: 170 h/80 °C/4 N/mm2
- UV resistance: 3 years central Europe climate according to EN ISO 4892-2
Fire behaviour:- RAU-PE has normal flame-resistance according to DIN 4102, class B2
3.2 Duct bundle sheathing
The sheathing is made of RAU-PP.
Material properties- Average density: > 0.9 g/cm3
- Coefficient of linear expansion: 0.14 mm/m x K- Thermal conductivity: 0.2 WK-1 m-1
- Modulus of elasticity: Short term: min. 1250 N/mm² Long-term: min. 310 N/mm²
- Specific surface resistance: > 1012 Ω- UV resistance: 3 years central Europe climate
according to EN ISO 4892-2
Fire behaviour:- RAU-PP has normal flame-resistance according to DIN 4102, class B2
Why PP as sheath material?The material Polypropylen (PP) provides more than
50% higher yield stress (PP: 33 N/mm²) than a PE-HD with only approx. 20 N/mm². This means that a thinner wall thickness can be used for the same tensile strength of the material. This makes it easier to open the duct bundle sheath for house connections and reduces the risk of damage. In case of RAUSPEED Xtreme the extra thick sheath contributes considerably to the tensile strength and the protection of the micro ducts during HDD drilling.
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4 IDENTIFICATION
4.1 RAUSPEED microduct
The identification of the microducts made from PE-HD is carried out using permanent, abrasion-resistant inkjet printing at 1 m distance with the following information:
- Manufacturer and range of use: REHAU RAUSPEED- Material: HDPE- Outer diameter / inner diameter in mm: 7 / 4- Production date (day, month, year): e.g. 15/01/2020- Shift- Machine- Meterage: e.g. 001 m
Translucent colour to identify occupation, with coloured stripes.
The microducts in duct bundles are marked with two coextruded, opposing coloured stripes and with the corresponding duct number at intervals of 10 cm for identification. In doing so, each microduct can be clearly allocated to a building in the design and installation process. For identification the microducts within duct bundles are extruded with two opposing coloured strips and for additional security with the respective duct number signed at every 10 cm intervals. Thus, during design and installation each microduct can be assigned to the respective building.
4.2 RAUSPEED duct bundle
PP microduct bundles are identified using permanent inkjet marking at intervals of 1 m with the following information:
- Manufacturer and range of use: REHAU RAUSPEED- Number of ducts x outer diameter / wall thickness in mm: 12 x 10 / 6- Production date (day, month, year): e.g. 15/01/2020- Shift- Machine- Meterage: e.g. 001 m- Additionally every 10 cm the corresponding duct number
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4.3 Colour coding
The following tables show the two possible colour codes for the individual duct numbers in the bundle. This colour sequence applies to all duct bundle variants.To guarantee clear assignment and documentation during planning and on the construction site, please refer to Documentation for microduct house connections on page 52.
2-colour standard colour code
Duct no. Colour stripe combination 1 red / yellow 2 red / green 3 red / blue 4 red / purple 5 red / grey 6 yellow / blue 7 yellow / purple 8 yellow / grey 9 green / blue10 green / purple11 green / grey12 brown / blue13 brown / purple14 brown / grey15 brown / green16 brown / yellow17 brown / red18 black / red19 black / yellow20 black / green21 black / blue22 black / purple23 black / grey24 black / brown25 red / red
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4
3
6
5
7
11
10
13
12
1716
19
18
22
24
23
15
14
89
21 20
25
Example: RAUSPEED 24x7/4+1x14/10
Colour code according to DIN VDE 0888
Duct no. Colour stripe combination 1 red / red 2 green / green 3 blue / blue 4 yellow / yellow 5 white / white 6 grey / grey 7 brown / brown 8 purple / purple 9 turquoise / turquoise10 black / black11 orange / orange12 pink / pink13 red / red14 green / green15 blue / blue16 yellow / yellow17 white / white18 grey / grey19 brown / brown20 purple / purple21 turquoise / turquoise22 black / black23 orange / orange24 pink / pink
21 43
65 87
1110 1312
1716 1918
2221 2423
1514
9
20
Example: RAUSPEED 24x7/4 or 24x10/6
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5 DELIVERY INFORMATION
Standard on wooden drums
Diameter Width Core Drum weight[mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
Single duct 7 mm 700 364 464 13Single duct 10 mm - 16 mm 1,200 370 464 20Single duct 20 mm 1,200 530 800 22Duct bundles 2,000 1,088 1,250 170
Other drum sizes on request.
Axle hole diameter in the coreSingle duct drum: 81 mmDuct bundle drum: 90 mm
Durchmesser
Kern
Breite
Our advantages
Closed drum flange- Ducts cannot be damaged/squashed by edge flange
Individual ducts and duct bundles sealed on both ends
The duct bundle drum is delivered on special drum support frame- Roll-away protection during transport and on the construction site- Forklift forks can be inserted under the support frame without
damaging the first layer of duct bundles (flexibility during transport)
The duct bundle drum is delivered with white UV protection film and sheath colour identification- Full UV protection (3 years) guaranteed for the ducts starting
from removal of the film- Outdoor storage extended (+1 year) until the installation starts- The colour of duct bundle sheath is printed on article label
The familiar handling regulations are to be observed when transporting and handling cable drums. When
moving the drums on uneven ground, ensure that the duct bundles do not become loose and the duct bundle is not dragged across the ground. Direct contact of duct bundle with uneven ground must be avoided. The special drum frame support should also be used for storage.
Core
WidthDiameter
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6 RAUSPEED MICRODUCT SYSTEM
6.1 RAUSPEED microducts and duct bundles
RAUSPEED microductsFor blowing in fibre optic cablesSpecial REHAU RTR internal grooving for optimum blowing in results Material: HDPE according to DIN 16874 Translucent base material to identify assignmentColoured stripes available in blue, yellow, green, red, brown, purple, white, grey, black, orange; standard colour: redDI Direct install dimensions for installation inside a duct, DB Direct bury for direct bury in sand bedding below groundDrum sizes see Section 5 on page 10
Mat. no.1) Dimensions OD 2) ID 3) Quantity Weight Max. blow-in pressure Tensile force in use at 20 °C DI/DB 4)
[mm] [mm] [m] [g/m] [bar] [N]11021771001 7/4 7 4 1,250 25 16 250 DB11021781031 10/8 10 8 3,000 28 10 300 DI11021851031 10/6 10 6 3,000 48 16 500 DB11007381031 12/9.8 12 9.8 2,000 35 10 400 DI11021861031 12/8 12 8 2,000 58 16 600 DB11054161021 14/11.4 14 11.4 1,500 51 10 500 DI11021871031 14/10 14 10 1,500 72 16 750 DB11039861031 16/13 16 13 1,200 68 10 683 DI11021881031 16/12 16 12 1,200 87 10 850 DB11042361001 20/15 20 15 600 129 10 1,350 DB
Further dimensions on request/lead times to be confirmed
1) "1" at the end of the material number represents standard stripe colour red. Other stripe colours available as described in item text.
2) OD - outer diameter.
3) ID - inner diameter.
4) DI / DB - Direct install / Direct bury.
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RAUSPEED duct bundleDuct bundle to install individual RAUSPEED ducts in a compact, straight-lineSheath material: PP – standard colour: blackDifferent sheath colour possible for improved differentiation in the trenchClear identification of the HDPE microducts through coloured stripes and corresponding duct numbersAll duct bundles with direct bury microducts DB are suitable for direct installation in sand bedding below ground Blow-in pressure see "RAUSPEED microducts" on page 11 Drum size see Section 5 on page 10
"1" at the end of the material number in the following table represents the standard sheath colour black. Other sheath colours are available.
Mat. no. Dimensions/ description
Quantity Max. ext. diameter
Weight Tensile force in use at 20 °C
Standard colour code VDE 0888 colour code [m] [mm] [g/m] [N]
Duct bundles with 7 mm ductsFor direct installation DI or direct bury DB110088210011) 110343410011) 2 x 7 / 4 2,000 16 70 700110088214502) 110343414502) 2 x 7 / 4 450 16 70 700- 11067731001 3 x 7 / 4 1,300 28 115 1,200110372410011) 110541210011) 4 x 7 / 4 1,200 20 125 1,300110243410011) - 6 x 7 / 4 750 26 185 2,20011037251001 - 7 x 7 / 4 3,100 23 205 2,100- 110532210011) 7 x 7 / 4 600 23 205 2,10011032061001 11039131001 8 x 7 / 4 3,000 34 245 2,50011050621001 11067741001 8 x 7 / 4 + 1 x 12 / 8 2,000 28 295 3,100- 11081591001 9 x 7 / 4 + 1 x 14 / 8 1,850 29 339 3,50011032971001 - 10 x 7 / 4 2,500 29 295 3,10011063761001 - 10 x 7 / 4 + 1 x 16 / 12 1,100 32 380 4,00011021941001 11039141001 12 x 7 / 4 1,800 30 350 3,70011037021001 11045261001 12 x 7 / 4 +1 x 14 / 10 1,300 45 430 4,50011021991001 11067131001 14 x 7 / 4 1,500 33 400 4,30011004011001 11067141001 18 x 7 / 4 1,200 37 510 5,20011022171001 11034281001 22 x 7 / 4 + 1 x 12 / 8 1,000 41 675 7,20011021951001 11053441001 24 x 7 / 4 1,000 45 665 7,40011002741001 11039201001 24 x 7 / 4 + 1 x 14 / 10 700 47 730 8,20011036851001 - 25 x 7 / 4 + 1 x 16 / 12 650 46 775 8,070
Duct bundles with 10 mm ductsFor direct installation DI- 11044331001 2 x 10 / 8 1,200 22 90 900- 11044341001 4 x 10 / 8 3,000 28 155 1,600- 11044351001 7 x 10 / 8 1,500 32 255 2,50011044071001 - 12 x 10 / 8 950 42 420 4,200For direct installation DI or direct bury DB110366910011) 110538610011) 2 x 10 / 6 1,200 22 125 1,300- 110538612502) 2 x 10 / 6 250 22 125 1,300- 11080811001 3 x 10 / 6 4,000 21 335 1,80011028781001 11053391001 6 x 10 / 6 1,950 36 335 3,600- 11063931001 7 x 10 / 6 1,500 32 390 4,000- 11067751001 8 x 10 / 6 1,500 46 440 4,700- 11055191001 8 x 10 / 6 + 1 x 16 / 12 1,000 38 520 5,50011022161001 11040591001 12 x 10 / 6 950 42 640 6,800- 11064731001 12 x 10 / 6 + 1 x 14 / 10 800 56 430 7,400- 11065351001 12 x 10 / 6 + 1 x 16 / 12 800 51 735 7,800
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Mat. no. Dimensions/ description
Quantity Max. ext. diameter
Weight Tensile force in use at 20 °C
Standard colour code VDE 0888 colour code [m] [mm] [g/m] [N]- 11061341001 18 x 10 / 6 600 52 945 10,000- 11068161001 19 x 10 / 6 600 52 990 10,200- 11055211001 21 x 10 / 6 + 1 x 16 / 12 400 59 1185 12,600- 11049451001 24 x 10 / 6 500 62 1235 13,200
Duct bundles with 12 mm ductsFor direct installation DI- 11044361001 2 x 12 / 9.8 1,900 26 110 1,10011049751001 - 3 x 12 / 9.8 2,100 26 160 1,500- 11044371001 4 x 12 / 9.8 2,000 32 200 2,00011006681001 - 5 x 12 / 9.8 1,300 38 235 3,00011006691001 11044431001 7 x 12 / 9.8 1,000 38 315 3,20011065991001 - 8 x 12 / 9.8 1,100 56 358 3,800For direct installation DI or direct bury DB11006491001 - 2 x 12 / 8 1,900 26 185 1,600- 110343318501) 2 x 12 / 8 850 26 185 1,60011003141001 - 3 x 12 / 8 2,000 26 220 2,30011022051001 11051451001 4 x 12 / 8 2,000 32 295 3,00011006661001 - 5 x 12 / 8 1,300 38 345 3,70011022061001 11034271001 7 x 12 / 8 1,000 38 470 5,000- 11071261001 8 x 12 / 8 1,100 56 535 5,80011054441001 11070391001 8 x 12 / 8 + 1 x 20 / 15 600 46 660 7,10011055971001 11070411001 12 x 12 / 8 600 50 780 8,50011058591001 11069541001 14 x 12 / 8 550 55 910 9,800
11080941001 14 x 12 / 8 + 1 x 16 / 12 450 58 910 10,500
Duct bundles with 14 mm ductsFor direct installation DI11039881001 - 2 x 14 / 11.4 600 30 155 1,500For direct installation DI or direct bury DB110275310011) 110453310011) 2 x 14 / 10 600 30 185 2,00011022151001 11064191001 3 x 14 / 10 2,000 30 275 2,80011027581001 11045341001 4 x 14 / 10 1,400 38 345 3,60011022071001 11056321001 5 x 14 / 10 1,200 44 435 4,50011022141001 11042291001 7 x 14 / 10 800 44 575 5,900- 11064251001 7 x 14 / 10 + 1 x 20 / 15 600 49 720 7,600
Duct bundles with 16 mm ductsFor direct installation DI or direct bury DB11006711001 11039731001 2 x 16 / 12 2,100 34 220 2,30011006721001 11045271001 3 x 16 / 12 1,050 34 320 3,60011021961001 11051311001 4 x 16 / 12 1,050 42 405 4,20011002751001 11051321001 6 x 16 / 12 700 49 685 6,20011036581001 11051721001 7 x 16 / 12 600 50 690 7,100
Duct bundles with 20 mm ductsFor direct installation DI or direct bury DB11050091001 - 2 x 20 / 15 1,000 42 315 3,40011050111001 11071941001 3 x 20 / 15 900 42 460 4,800- 11071861001 3 x 20 / 15 + 3 x 10 / 6 750 47 610 6,50011050121001 11067761001 4 x 20 / 15 850 52 600 6,30011050131001 - 5 x 20 / 15 550 62 740 7,90011050141001 11064871001 6 x 20 / 15 550 62 870 9,400
1) Drum size „Single duct 10 mm“
2) Drum size „Single duct 7 mm“
Data sheets for each duct bundle on request
Other duct bundles and delivery time on request
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RAUSPEED duct bundle XtremeDuct bundle with reinforced sheathing made of exceptionally robust PP for special requirements (see Section 3 on page 7). This sheathing offers an additional protection function compared with the standard RAUSPEED duct bundle.- Passes sheath ball drop test according to DIN 16876- Increased point load resistance verified by stamp testRecommended for following applications:- Installation using horizontal directional drilling with high tensile forces- Ploughing into soils with larger constituent parts (> 63 mm)- Trenching method without sand bed
Available for all underground duct bundle variants
Mat. no. Dimensions/ description
Quantity Max. ext. diameter
Weight Tensile force in use at 20°C
Standard colour code VDE 0888 colour code [m] [mm] [g/m] [N]- 11072341001 Xtreme 3 x 7 / 4 + 3 x 14 / 10 1,300 34 535 5,60011081431001 - Xtreme 7 x 7 / 4 2,700 25 348 3,10011083861001 - Xtreme 10 x 7 / 4 2,200 32 449 4,30011063771001 - Xtreme 10 x 7/4+1 x 16/12 1,100 35 530 5,500- 11066391001 Xtreme 24 x 7/4 850 46 890 8,600- 11076741001 Xtreme 12 x 7/4+1 x 14/10 1,300 38 431 9,300- 11068361001 Xtreme 24 x 7 / 4 + 1 x 14 / 10 600 46 935 9,700
11058611001 Xtreme 6 x 10 / 6 1,850 40 510 5,400- 11069781001 Xtreme 7 x 10 / 6 1,500 34 570 6,000- 11066211001 Xtreme 8 x 10 / 6 + 1 x 16 / 12 900 40 700 7,300- 11056291001 Xtreme 12 x 10 / 6 800 45 880 9,300- 11072941001 Xtreme 24 x 10 / 6 500 64 1,563 16,30011061941001 - Xtreme 3 x 12 / 8 1,900 29 375 3,500- 11072401001 Xtreme 5 x 12 / 8 1,550 40 535 5,700- 11067601001 Xtreme 7 x 12 / 8 850 40 690 7,300- 11072961001 Xtreme 12 x 12 / 8 600 52 1,067 11,400- 11074201001 Xtreme 4 x 14 / 10 1,400 32 525 5,400- 11056311001 Xtreme 5 x 14 / 10 1,050 47 640 6,700- 11067561001 Xtreme 7 x 14 / 10 650 46 830 8,700- 11068151001 Xtreme 7 x 14 / 10 + 1 x 20 / 15 550 51 1,011 10,600- 11072391001 Xtreme 3 x 16 / 12 1,250 36 520 5,30011083871001 11058571001 Xtreme 3 x 16 / 12 + 3 x 7 / 4 1,200 39 609 6,200- 11071991001 Xtreme 4 x 16 / 12 1,100 42 610 6,300- 11063631001 Xtreme 6 x 16 / 12 700 53 845 8,800- 11058601001 Xtreme 7 x 16 / 12 450 53 980 10,000- 11058581001 Xtreme 3 x 20 / 15 + 3 x 10 / 6 700 49 870 9,20011083851001 11080801001 Xtreme 4 x 20 / 15 750 55 880 9,200- 11060951001 Xtreme 6 x 20 / 15 500 65 1,185 12,400
Data sheets for each duct bundle on request
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6.2 RAUSPEED Inhouse microducts
- For blowing in fibre optic cables, specifically suitable for indoor use- Material: PE-HD according to DIN 16874, translucent base material
to identify assignment, white colour for unobtrusive use indoors- Optimised REHAU RTR internal grooving for optimum blowing in
results - Low-smoke according to EN 61034-2, flame-retardant according to
EN 61386-1 and halogen-free according to DIN V VDE V 0604-2-100 (LSOH - low-smoke zero halogen)
For maximum safety in the event of a fire - Tested according to DIN 61386-22
Material number Dimension OD ID Quantity Weight Max.blow-in pressure[mm]* [mm] [mm] [m]* [g/m] [bar]
11044921001 7 / 4 7 4 1.250 25 1611044931001 10 / 8 10 8 2.500 28 1011044941001 10 / 6 10 6 2.500 48 1611044951001 12 / 9.8 12 9.8 1.750 34 1011044961001 12 / 8 12 8 1.750 58 1611044981001 14 / 10 14 10 1.250 72 16*Different dimensions and quantities are available on request
RAUSPEED Inhouse Divisible Gasblock- Divisible and reusable Gasblock for sealing unoccupied and
occupied RAUSPEED Inhouse microducts- Gas and water-tight up to 0.5 bar - Flame-retardant according to EN 61386-22- Labelling tag included (33 x 14 mm)- White colour for subtle installation indoors
Material number OD* Cable diameter Packaging unit[mm] [mm] [pcs.]
13193041001 7 0.8 - 2.5 2513193051001 7 2.0 - 4.0 2513193061001 10 1.8 - 3.5 2513193071001 10 3.0 - 5.0 2513193081001 10 4.5 - 6.0 2513193091001 12 3.0 - 5.0 2513193101001 12 5.0 - 6.5 2513193111001 12 6.5 - 8.0 2513193121001 14 3.0 - 5.0 2513193131001 14 5.0 - 6.5 2513193141001 14 6.5 - 8.0 25
* OD - outer diameter of micro duct
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RAUSPEED Inhouse Divisible Connector- Divible Connector for gas- and watertight connection of RAUSPEED
Inhouse microducts- Also available as Gasblock variant- Gas and water-tight up to 0.5 bar- Not suitable for blowing-in- The variants can be differentiated using a flag tag when closed- Flame-retardant according to EN 61386-22- White colour for subtle installation indoors
With Gasblock
Material number OD* Cable diameter Packaging unit[mm] [mm] [pcs.]
13193151001 7 0.8 - 2.5 1013193161001 7 2.0 - 4.0 1013193171001 10 1.8 - 3.5 1013193181001 10 3.0 - 5.0 1013193191001 10 4.5 - 6.0 1013193201001 12 3.0 - 5.0 1013193211001 12 5.0 - 6.5 1013193221001 12 6.5 - 8.0 1013193231001 14 3.0 - 5.0 1013193241001 14 5.0 - 6.5 1013193251001 14 6.5 - 8.0 10
Without Gasblock
Material number OD* Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
13193261001 7 1013193271001 10 1013193281001 12 10
* OD - outer diameter of micro duct
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6.3 RAUSPEED accessories
RAUSPEED connectorProvides high-tensile, pressure-tight connection for microducts with identical outer diameters- Base body made of impact-resistant material (proven with spade test
followed by pressure test)- Transparent base body for visual inspection of the connection- Clamping teeth made of corrosion-free spring steel (tested according
to EN 61386-24 or EN 61386-1)- Pre-fitted locking clips prevent accidental disengage when installed- Suitable for direct bury below ground and blow-in pressures up to 15 bar- Internal pressure test according to DIN 16874
(170 h/80 °C/4.0 MPa)- Can be removed and reused if necessary- Also suitable for in-house use, flame-retardant according to
EN 61386-22 and halogen-free
Mat. no. OD* Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
13290971001 7 5013290991001 10 5013291061001 12 2513291071001 14 2513291081001 16 2513291091001 20 10
RAUSPEED Reducing ConnectorProvides high-tensile, pressure-tight connection for microducts with different duct diameters.- Base body made of impact-resistant material (proven with spade test
followed by pressure test)- Transparent base body for visual inspection of the connection- Clamping teeth made of corrosion-free spring steel (tested according
to EN 61386-24 or EN 61386-1)- Pre-fitted locking clips prevent accidental disengage when installed- Suitable for direct bury below ground and blow-in pressures up to
15 bar- Internal pressure test according to DIN 16874 (170 h/80 °C/4.0 MPa)- Can be removed and reused if necessary- Also suitable for in-house use, flame-retardant according to
EN 61386-22 and halogen-free
Mat. no. OD reduction Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
13311521001 16 - 14 2513291101001 14 - 12 2513291111001 12 - 10 2513291121001 10 - 7 25
* OD - outer diameter of micro duct
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RAUSPEED End CapsProvides high-tensile, pressure-tight end seal for microducts- Base body made of impact-resistant material (proven with spade test
followed by pressure test)- Transparent base body for visual inspection of the connection- Clamping teeth made of corrosion-free spring steel (tested according
to EN 61386-24 or EN 61386-1)- Pre-fitted locking clips prevent accidental disengage when installed- Suitable for direct bury below ground and blow-in pressures up to 15 bar- Internal pressure test according to DIN 16874
(170 h/80 °C/4.0 MPa)- Can be removed and reused if necessary- Also suitable for in-house use, flame-retardant according to
EN 61386-22 and halogen-free
Mat. no. OD Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
13291131001 7 5013291141001 10 5013291161001 12 2513291171001 14 2513291181001 16 2513291191001 20 10
RAUSPEED Divisible Connector- Divisible Connector to provide a gas- and watertight connection
with RAUSPEED microducts containing cables (e.g. for repairs).- Also available as Gasblock variant to provide additional seal from the
cable.- Gas and water-tight up to 0.5 bar (not suitable for blowing-in)- The variants can be differentiated using a flag tag when closed.
Mat. no. OD Cable diameter Packaging unit[mm] [mm] [pcs.]
With Gasblock13342591001 7 0.8 - 2.5 1013342611001 7 2.0 - 4.0 1013342631001 10 1.8 - 3.5 1013342641001 10 3.0 - 5.0 1013342651001 10 4.5 - 6.0 1013342671001 12 3.0 - 5.0 1013342681001 12 5.0 - 6.5 1013342691001 12 6.5 - 8.0 1013342721001 14 3.0 - 5.0 1013342731001 14 5.0 - 6.5 1013342741001 14 6.5 - 8.5 10
Without Gasblock13342581001 7 - 1013342621001 10 - 1013342661001 12 - 1013342711001 14 - 10
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RAUSPEED Divisible GasblockDivisible and reusable Gasblock for sealing unoccupied and occupied RAUSPEED microducts; gas- and watertight up to 0.5 bar. Labeling tag included (33 x 14 mm)
Mat. no. OD Cable diameter Packaging unit[mm] [mm] [pcs.]
13316941001 7 0.8 - 2.5 2513316951001 7 2.0 - 4.0 2513316961001 10 1.8 - 3.5 2513316971001 10 3.0 - 5.0 2513307431001 10 5.0 - 6.5 2513316981001 12 3.0 - 5.0 2513316991001 12 5.0 - 6.5 2513317011001 12 6.5 - 8.5 2513317021001 14 3.0 - 5.0 2513317031001 14 5.0 - 6.5 2513317041001 14 6.5 - 8.5 25
Mat. no.1) OD Cable diameter Packaging unit[mm] [mm] [pcs.]
12099731001 16 6.5 - 8.0 2512099741001 16 8.0 - 10.0 2513166541001 20 6.5 - 8.0 2513318411001 20 8.0 - 10.0 2512099751001 20 9.4 - 12.0 25
1) Different fitting design Not suitable for sealing unoccupied ducts Without labelling tag
RAUSPEED Connector with GasblockHigh-tensile, pressure-tight connection up to 0.5 bar between fibre optic cable and microduct.Connector with securing clip.
Mat. no. OD Cable diameter Packaging unit[mm] [mm] [pcs.]
13318591001 7 0.5 - 3.0 2513318611001 7 3.0 - 5.0 2513318541001 10 0.5 - 3.0 2013318561001 10 3.0 - 6.0 2014289861001 10 6.0 - 8.0 2014289911001 12 3.0 - 6.0 2014289921001 12 6.0 - 8.0 2014289931001 12 8.0 - 10.0 2013318571001 14 3.0 - 6.0 1513319491001 14 6.0 - 8.0 1514289941001 14 8.0 - 10.0 15
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RAUSPEED Transport CapsTo seal microducts temporarily and prevent unoccupied microducts from getting dirty during transport and on the construction site
Mat. no. OD Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
11502441001 7 10011502451001 10 10011502461001 12 10011502471001 14 10011502481001 16 10011007061001 20 100
RAUSPEED Heat-shrink End CapTo seal the duct bundle endPrevents microducts from getting dirty during transport and on the construction site
Mat. no. Area of application Packaging unitOD duct bundle [pcs.]
[mm]16457191100 16 - 35 116457291100 25 - 65 1
RAUSPEED Easy FixFor secure duct guidance in the trench when branching microducts to the house connection- Adhere to the optimal radius for a 90° bend- Duct bundle and house connection microduct is fixed to the branch
support using cable ties provided- Labelling on the branch support provides clear information that the
connectors must be placed outside the branch support or the curve area (fault prevention)
- Ball marker can get fixed for subsequent localisation of the branch support
- Large surface for weighting down with sand (fixing) - Branch support has a flat base, avoiding damage to underlying lines
are not damaged - Modular design: can be used as L- and T-branches (double branch
with two individual ducts), individual components are simply clicked together
Mat. no. Dimension individual
component (L-piece)
Micro duct dimensions
Packaging unit
(L-pieces)
[mm] [mm] [pcs.]13259191001 350 x 360 7 - 14 12
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6.4 RAUSPEED wall entries
6.4.1 Conventional installation
RAUSPEED wall entry with foam tubeWall entry to provide a secure seal for building connections when microducts when fed through most common wall types. Integrated butyl sealant to provide seal between drill hole and exterior wall.Foam tube to foam the length of the drill hole in the event of adverse wall conditions (observe instructions for supplied Tangit cartridge)Includes grid elbow for diverting the microduct
Mat. no. Dimensions Wall Drilling Gas and PackagingMicroduct thickness diameter water-tight unit
[mm] [mm] [mm] [bar] [pcs.]11027701001 1 x 7 – 14 Up to 1,200 40 - 45 0.2 111037081001 2 x 7 Up to 1,200 40 - 45 1 1011037541001 3 x 10 Up to 1,200 62 - 65 1 10
6.4.2 Trenchless installation
RAUSPEED trenchless wall entryWall entry for use with the trenchless construction method for house connection using displacement hammers. Assembly from inside of the building.Used to connect existing buildings to avoid civil engineering works around the property.Prevents subsequent subsidenceFoam tube to foam the length of the drill hole in the event of adverse wall conditions (observe instructions for supplied Tangit cartridge)
Mat. no. Dimensions Wall Drilling Gas and PackagingMicroduct thickness diameter water-tight unit
[mm] [mm] [mm] [bar] [pcs.]11037071001 4 x 7 Up to 1,200 62 - 65 1 10
Other dimensions on request
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6.4.3 Buildings without basements
RAUSPEED wall entry for angled installationWall entry for feeding into buildings without a basementSuitable for angled installation through the wall or ground slab (masonry/concrete). Foam tube to foam the length of the drill hole in the event of adverse wall conditions (observe instructions for supplied Tangit cartridge).Includes grid elbow for diverting the microduct.
Mat. no. Dimensions Wall Drilling Gas and PackagingMicroduct thickness diameter water-tight unit
[mm] [mm] [mm] [bar] [pcs.]11056771001 2 x 7 Up to 900 40 1 10
Other wall entries and data sheets available on request.
6.4.4 Wall entry accessories
Tangit expansion resin1 Tangit foam included per wall entry
For re-orders:
Mat. no. Packaging unit[pcs.]
11038981001 10
A two-component cartridge gun is required to use Tangit foam in the foamed design.
An adapter in combination with a standard cartridge gun can be used as an alternative if no two-component cartridge gun is available (see below).
Adapter for standard cartridge gun
Mat. no. Packaging unit[pcs.]
11034031001 1
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6.5 RAUSPEED identification technology
RAUSPEED ball marker For precise localisation of the position and depth at specific points along underground routesRecommended for house connection branches, and the start and end of duct routesMinimised excavation work and damage preventionPassive antenna in orange-coloured, water-repellent polyethylene casingThe liquid within the marker is biodegradable and not harmful to people, fauna and floraLocating range up to 1.5 m below groundCan withstand temperatures in the range –20 °C to 50 °CCan be operated without an external power sourceFrequency: 101.4 Hz
Mat. no. d Packaging unit[cm] [pcs.]
11007341001 11 1
Warning tape “Caution Fibre Optic Cable”Provides early warning to prevent potential damage to fibre optic cable networks during excavation work.Traceability throught two coated corrosion-free, break-resistant stainless-steel wires. The wires form a sinus wave shape between the two laminate films. A continuous cut-out in the transparent film provides the necessary earth sensitivity to generate the magnetic field required for measurement purposes. Ageing- and cold-resistant, permanently traceable.
Mat. no. Quantity Packaging unit[m] [pcs]
110070910011 250 1110869010012 250 1
1 German version.2 English version.
Customer-specific printing available on request.
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RAUSPEED Duct bundle markerDuct bundle marker to identify RAUSPEED duct bundles with a colour tag.Easily attached to the bundle.Can be used on all RAUSPEED duct bundles in the range.Ageing and cold-resistant, UV-stabilised, fade-resistant, high-strength.Available in different colours.
Mat. no. Colour Packaging unit[pcs.]
11066811001 blue 20011066811002 green 20011066811003 grey 20011066811004 brown 20011066811005 orange 20011066811006 white 20011066811007 yellow 20011066811008 red 20011066811009 black 200
RAUSPEED identification plateUsed to identify occupied and non-occupied microducts with customer address at the optical fibre distribution point.Unoccupied microducts can be sealed sand-tight with integrated protective cap.Protective cap can be progressively detached when ducts are occupied, depending on the duct dimension.
Mat. no. OD dimensions Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
12189241001 5 - 12 10013246431001 14 - 20 50
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6.6 Accessories for cable ducts and microducts
RAUSPEED divisible multi sealing element OD 32–63Re-usable sealing element for sealing microducts against cable ducts.Can be used when RAUSPEED microducts get in stilled in existing cable ducts. Unused openings can remain sealed with pre-fitted dummy plugs.Suitable for cable ducts with Outer Diameter OD of 32, 40, 50 or 63 mm.
Mat. no. Maximum occupancy1) Cable duct outer diameter Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
12157511001 3 x 10 32 2012157541001 5 x 10 40 1012073501001 18 x 7 50 1012073531001 22 x 7 + 1 x 12 63 1012174771001 24 x 7 + 1 x 14 63 1012073541001 24 x 7 63 1012073561001 7 x 10 50 1012166971001 15 x 10 63 1012073581001 7 x 12 50 1012073601001 7 x 14 50 1012073631001 7 x 14 63 1012073641001 3 x 16 50 1013156291001 2 x 20 50 1013156301001 4 x 20 63 10
1) Maximum capacity for microducts for the respective cable duct diameter
RAUSPEED PVC duct adapter for multiple sealing elementTo seal RAUSPEED duct bundles for chamber/wall entries, 50 mm or 63 mm.Used in combination with the RAUSPEED divisible multi sealing element.
Mat. no. Dimensions Length Packaging unit[mm] [mm] [pcs.]
13358221001 50 x 1.8 500 1013358231001 63 x 1.9 500 10
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RAUSPEED divisible multi sealing element ID 100/110Sealing element for sealing microducts against cable ducts with inner diameter of 100/110 mmDivisible rubber compression seal that can also be fitted after the ducts are installed.Assignment can be changed using interchangeable inserts at a later stage.Tightening the hexagon nuts presses the rubber washers together. Permanently gas- and watertight up to 5 bar.
Mat. no. Cable duct inner diameter Maximum occupation Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
11038391001 / 11038491001 100 / 110 24 x 7 + 1 x 14 111038401001 / 11038501001 100 / 110 22 x 7 + 1 x 12 111038431001 / 11038521001 100 / 110 25 x 7 + 1 x 16 111038341001 / 11038441001 100 / 110 12 x 10 111038351001 / 11038451001 100 / 110 10 x 12 111038361001 / 11038461001 100 / 110 7 x 14 111038371001 / 11038471001 100 / 110 7 x 16 111038381001 / 11038481001 100 / 110 5 x 20 1
RAUSPEED cable duct sealCable duct seal for sand-tight insertion of microducts and cable ducts in cable chambers.To protect installed ducts and cable chambers that they do not become sanded or silted up. A special insert made of dimpled foam forms seal with the duct.Can be folded open, so it can also be used on ducts or chambers already installed.
Mat. no. Suitable for ID Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
11045281001 45.2 - 47 111045291001 99.4 - 103.6 111045301001 150.6 1
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6.7 RAUSPEED tooling
RAUSPEED duct cutter 63 for duct bundlesFor clean, chip-free cutting of microduct bundles up to 63 mm outer diameter.One-handed operation possible due to the compact design.
Mat. no. Packaging unit[pcs.]
11049571001 1
Spare blade for duct cutter 63
Mat. no. Packaging unit[pcs.]
11049581001 1
RAUSPEED sheath opener for duct bundlesTo open or strip the microduct bundle and expose sheath the individual microducts. Flattened sliding block blade prevents damage to the individual microducts when the sheathing is opened.Specially ground blade which can be easily positioned and pulled along the sheathing.Can be used on sheath wall up to 2 mm thickness.
Mat. no. Packaging unit[pcs.]
11502351001 1
RAUSPEED duct openerLongitudinal cutter to open cable ducts or thick-walled duct bundle sheath of RAUSPEED Xtreme. Can be used on for wall thickness up to 6 mm.
Mat. no. Packaging unit[pcs.]
11502361001 1
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RAUSPEED duct cutter for unoccupied ductsDuct cutter for unoccupied microducts.Guarantees a clean, square, chip-free cut. Cannot be used for occupied microducts (see RAUSPEED duct cutter for occupied ducts).
Mat. no. OD Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
11044771001 5 - 14 111502491001 14 - 20 1
Spare blade for RAUSPEED duct cutters for unoccupied ducts
Mat. no. OD Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
11044781001 5 - 14 211009781001 14 - 20 1
RAUSPEED duct cutters for occupied ductsDuct cutter for occupied microducts.To avoid damage to the fibre optical cables inside.
Mat. no. OD Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
11502381001 5 - 14 1
RAUSPEED toolboxTool set to ensure clean, chip-free trimming of microducts and bundles and correct installation of house connections.Optimum basic equipment for microduct installation.Content: - RAUSPEED duct cutter 63 - RAUSPEED duct cutter 5–14 mm - RAUSPEED duct cutter 14–20 mm - RAUSPEED sheath opener
Mat. no. Packaging unit[pcs.]
11069531001 1
RAUCUT IPrecision tool for opening and exposing the optical fibres for cut or uncut loose tubes.
Mat. no. Packaging unit[pcs.]
12694661050 1
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6.8 Overview of other accessories
RAUSPEED divisible flexible ductBundling and protection of exposed microducts inside chambers, at connection points or in house connection section. Retrofit possible thanks to divisibility.Good mechanical load-bearing capacity.UV-resistant.
Mat. no. Dimensions ID AD Packaging unit[mm] [mm] [mm] [pcs.]
11006761001 20 19.2 25.3 5011006771001 23 23.4 30.8 5011006781001 37 31.0 41.4 2511006791001 45 42.7 54.0 25
Data sheets for the following items for detailed information and diagrams available on request.
RAUSPEED excess length protectionRAUSPEED excess length protection (fleece bag) can be laid in the ground to safely protect microduct excess length which is not yet needed for house connection. The strong fleece protects microducts against mechanical damage and makes it easier to expose them at a later stage. The inside dimension of 0.7 x 0.7 m offers enough room for excess lengths and provides a sufficiently large bend radius for microducts.
Mat. no. Packaging unit[pcs.]
11050631001 1
RAUSPEED connection tray RAUSPEED connection tray is used at connection points of duct bundles.The connection clamp consists of an upper and lower part. It serves to protect duct bundles against dirt and mechanical stress at connection points. The fixing points at the end of the connection tray provide strain relief and stability. Markings on the upper and lower part help to position connectors. Suitable for duct bundles with an outer diameter between 40–60 mm.
Mat. no. Tray length Packaging unit[mm] [pcs.]
12184451001 1,500 1
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RAUSPEED empty optical fibre cabinetAboveground optical fibre cabinets are the starting point for the last mile and easy-to-access distribution points in passive optical networks. An optical fibre cabinet contains both the incoming feeder cables and the outgoing duct bundles or microducts which branch out to the customer. The individual fibre optical cables are generally blown in from the optical fibre cabinet.
The optical fibre cabinet can be first used as an empty housing if a passive duct network is built without installing any fibre optical cables initially. Duct management and splice cassettes can be easily retrofitted to the cabinet at a later stage. The empty cabinet ensures a clean termination and protects empty ducts until they are occupied.
Characteristics of the empty cabinet:- Weather and corrosion-resistant- IP54 protection rating (dust- and water-tight) with roof waterproofing- Finish coating in RAL 7038 (agate grey), anti-graffiti paint- Base with defined breaking point (to protect against impact from a
vehicle)- Housing can be easily replaced if damaged - Sleeves to absorb tractive force from the duct bundles in the base- Door with lever locking system - Fully separable and recyclable- Deutsche Telekom AG approved
Advantage of an empty optical fibre cabinet:- Clean termination for duct bundles above ground
- Tidy streetspace- Easily accessible for subsequent network operators/blow-in- No head hole required at a later stage- Easy to feed the ducts into the housing thanks to the open
trench during installation of the cabinet.
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Distribution network
House connection
1 RAUSPEED duct bundle
2 RAUSPEED microducts
6 RAUSPEED Connector
9 RAUSPEED wall entry
3 RAUSPEED Divisible Connector
4 RAUSPEED Multi Sealing Element 32–63
5 RAUSPEED Divisible Multi Sealing Element ID 100/110
7 RAUSPEED End Caps
8 RAUSPEED EasyFix branch support
10 RAUSPEED Divisible Gasblock
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7 OVERVIEW OF REHAU
TELECOMMUNICATION
SOLUTIONS
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7 OVERVIEW OF REHAU
TELECOMMUNICATION
SOLUTIONS
Backbone
11 HDPE ducts 12 RAUDUCT multi ducts
13 REHAU push-in fittings
14 Sealing plugs
15 PVC ducts 16 PP ducts 17 Duct elbow
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12
14
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17
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8 INSTALLING MICRODUCTS
8.1 General information
RAUSPEED microducts are to be installed by suitable specialists under qualified supervision. It is particularly important to only use personnel to install and fit RAUSPEED microducts and accessories who have been trained on how to handle the material correctly. REHAU offers complimentary installer workshops and additionally on-site training to ensure correct installation.
During installation work, it is essential to observe trade association and work safety regulations, road traffic
regulations, general technical construction regulations and all applicable laws and ordinances.
8.2 Transport, storage and uncoiling
Transport- The drums should be transported on suitable vehicles and loaded
and unloaded correctly. - The duct bundles are sealed with heat-shrink caps and the
microducts with transport caps to prevent them to become dirty.- Point loading and contact with sharp objects must be avoided during
transport.- The drums should always be transported on the supplied drum
support frame. Thanks to the special drum support frame with a protective guard, forklift forks can be inserted under the duct bundles on both sides without damaging the ducts.
Storage- All materials must be stored so that they cannot become
contaminated or damaged. - The ends of the microducts in duct bundles must always be securely
sealed during storage to prevent water from penetrating and dirt from entering (RAUSPEED transport caps or heat-shrink caps for temporary, sand-tight enclosure; RAUSPEED end caps for longer-term, pressure-tight seal).
- The drums should be stored on the supplied drum support frame on level ground or suitable supports to prevent the ducts getting into contact with the ground.
- You must prevent any damage and deformation to the ducts as this may reduce the blow-in lengths and performance.
RAUSPEED microducts are UV-stabilised and can be stored outdoors for three years in Central Europe. The duct bundles are delivered with a white UV-protection film, which guarantees full UV protection for ducts when the film is removed and means they can be stored outdoors longer until installation starts.
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The drums come with an information sign when delivered, which displays the guidelines for transport, storage and drum handling in a clear way.
Mit Endkappen verschließen!
Unter Zug halten!
Verlegerichtung
TemperaturesThe following temperatures are to be observed:Transport and storage: –10 to +50 °CInstallation: –10 to +50 °CBlowing-in: – 5 to +35 °COptimal installation and blow-in: + 5 to +20 °C
- The individual ducts should be protected against direct sunlight, despite the integral UV protection, if they are stored outdoors for several months (e.g. by covering with light-coloured foil or UV protection film).
- At temperatures >50 °C, low mechanical loads could result in deformations; the material must not be exposed to any impact loads at < -15 °C.
- At temperatures below zero, it is more difficult to handle ducts and greater bending radii must be used. It is recommended to store the ducts in heated rooms until immediately prior to installation.
- The temperature-related length variation in ducts must be taken into account when cutting ducts in length. A HDPE duct expands or shrinks 0.2 mm per metre of length if the duct wall temperature rises or falls 1 Kelvin (1 K = 1 °C). The duct shrinks by 1 mm per metre of duct length when the temperature drops by –5 °C.
Unroll under tension!
Installation direction
Seal with end caps!
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Unwinding from the drum- The duct bundles must be uncoiled from the drum in a controlled
manner to ensure they are installed in a straight line.- You must not roll the drum on the ground to uncoil a duct bundle. A
drum trailer or installation trolley should always be used. When uncoiling the microduct bundle, ensure that the bundle is pulled in a straight line and from beneath the drum. It is not permitted to pull the bundle from the side via the flange. The bundle must be under traction during the unwinding process from the first metre to prevent a spiral shape. At least two people should carry out uncoiling
and a drum brake should be used.- Once uncoiled, the duct bundle can be held in position in the trench
with piles of sand to ensure an optimum installation arrangement. - During warm weather, ensure that the duct bundles are not
stretched too much during unwinding and installation. - The duct lengths should be left in the trench for some time before
back-filling to prevent tension forces in the duct system, particularly in the summer months, so that the microduct bundles can contract to their original dimensions.
Installing RAUSPEED 24 x 10 / 6
Installing RAUSPEED 24 x 10 / 6
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8.3 Installation methods
Installation in duct (direct install) DIThin-walled microducts with walls less than 1.5 mm thick cannot be laid directly in the ground and are therefore only suitable for installation in a duct. The same applies to duct bundles with thin-walled individual ducts. If there are existing ducts already installed can avoid the expense of excavation.
The diagram below shows possible numbers of RAUSPEED 10/8 microducts in HDPE ducts:
ø 50
7-fach 5-fach 3-fach
ø 40ø 32
Blowing in RAUSPEED of microductsMicroducts can be blown into HDPE ducts with interior grooving using conventional blowing-in devices and a compressor. The manufacturer's instructions are to be observed during the blowing-in process.
Compressed air needs to be applied into the microducts to increase rigidity shortly before the microducts are blown into the ducts. This prevents the microducts lying on top of each other and twisting when being blown into the ducts, which would reduce the blow-in length. Furthermore, the applied air pressure reduces microduct ovality. For this purpose, the microducts are subjected to an air pressure of about 10 bar on the inside of the microducts while the microducts are still on the drum. The ducts remain on the drum in this condition for one hour. The ends of the microducts are sealed with RAUSPEED end caps to ensure pressure can be applied.
A number of microducts can be blown into a duct at the same time. To do so, the drums for the microducts are placed on a suitable drum support frame. The optimum occupancy value for the duct is 40% to ensure high blow-in lengths are achieved (see separate datasheet on duct occupancy available on request).It is not recommended to blow in more microducts into a duct, which already contains ducts or cable.
Only individual microducts can be blown into ducts, not duct bundles. Duct bundles can be pulled into ducts.
5 ducts 3 ducts7 ducts
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Pulling in RAUSPEED microducts and duct bundles into existing ductsPulling in thick-walled microducts and duct bundles is especially suitable for existing ducts without interior grooving. Microducts and duct bundles can both be pulled in using a cable grip or individual pulling head.
- Ensure that you always seal the ends of the microducts.- Ensure that you do apply not too high tractive forces when pulling in the microducts (see Section 6.1 on page 11) for maximal pulling forces.
Experience has shown that the pull-in length is generally less than the blow-in length.
Example of cable pulling grip Example of pulling head (source: Vetter)
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Installation in an open trenchAll thick walled microducts (wall thickness equal or more than 1,5 mm) can be installed as single microducts or as a duct bundle directly in the ground (direct bury DB) in sand bed to be used to ensure that coarser soil components cannot migrate to the microducts.
- You must not pull the microducts over sharp edges or kink them during installation.
- Always keep the microduct ends sealed during installation to ensure that no dirt or water get inside the microducts. Always use the transparent RAUSPEED end caps for installation and not the yellow transport caps to ensure a long-lasting, air- and watertight seal.
Professional duct bedding:
1. Levelling out the trench bed Microducts should be installed on a level, compacted, stone-free sand bed of at least 10 cm at an appropriate depth while taking account the structural requirements. If the subsoil is rocky or stony, the sand bed should be increased to 15 cm (sieved sand or compactable material with max. 2 mm grain size in the pipe zone – no crushed sand). If rippling in the trench base is not levelled out, this rippling is transferred to the duct bundle, which causes a reduction in the blowing-in length. Sudden steps in height are to be avoided. Light-weight compacting equipment is to be used for compaction.
2. Laying duct bundles Install the duct bundle into the trench under traction. You may need to secure it into position with piles of sand.
3. Lay sand covering At least 10 cm cover when compacted; in the same way as Step 1; compact by hand.
4. Back fill Back fill at least 30 cm with compactable, mixed and coarse-grained soil as per DIN 18196:2006-06 (stone-free,grain size< 63 mm). It is only permissible to use machinery for compacting from 30 cm back fill. Lay onwards warning tape at 20 cm above the uppermost layer of the duct system.
Road structure: overall cover of microducts as per KRV A 535: 0.5 m up
to 1 m (traffic-free surfaces up to truck loads of 60 tonnes).
Compressed stone-free ground ≥ 30 cm
Surface
Sand top fill approx. 10 cm
Surface
Compactable stone-free soil ≥ 30 cm
Sand cover fill approx. 10 cm
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Ploughing in duct bundles
Standard duct bundles are approved for ploughing into compactable, mixed- and coarse-grained soil as per
DIN 18196:2006-06 (stone-free, grain size < 63 mm). RAUSPEED Xtreme duct bundles should be used in soils with larger constituents or a sand bed must be added at the same time.
As a general rule, a cable-laying plough can be used to lay duct bundles in unpaved road surfaces.
The drum is placed on a cable-laying plough with a traction unit to plough in microducts. A plough blade ploughs a furrow in the unpaved surface while the duct is fed into the ground through a guide track on the plough. An integrated sand hopper or vibration plough compacts the surface immediately afterwards.
- Only use this method if the local conditions are known and there are no obstacles in the soil.
- Ensure that the duct bundle is always sealed during installation.
Installing duct bundles using the horizontal directional drilling method (HDD)
The thick-walled RAUSPEED Xtreme bundle must be used for directional drilling since powerful tractive forces
are applied.
A RAUSPEED Xtreme bundle can be attached to a cable pulling grip on the traction head to pull it in once horizontal directional drilling is complete. The achievable pull-in length depends on the bundle's maximum tensile strength, the soil conditions and how the drill hole is made. As a general rule, a drill hole reaches several hundred metres and is usually used to cross under water bodies, nature reserves or high traffic roads.
The horizontal directional drilling system drills an underground channel from the start pit to the pit. When the drillhead is pulled back one or several duct bundles are pulled in to the channel. Horizontal directional drilling systems use tractive, propulsive and rotating forces, flushing and dynamic impact force.
- Comply with the maximum permissible tractive forces.- Ensure that the duct bundle is always sealed during installation.
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Trenching methodRAUSPEED duct bundles and microducts are generally suitable for micro, mini and macro-trenching. However, it must be noted that changes may arise in the surface structure on asphalted surfaces.
It is recommended to follow the German Research Institute for Roads and Transportation (FGSV) instruction sheet "Instructions on using the trenching method to lay fibre optical cables in asphalt road surfaces (H trenching)" to ensure maximum safety with regard to preserving structure and conditions on footpaths and roads.As of yet, there is no Standard for trenching methods such as those for conventional civil engineering.
Because the trenching process does not usually entail use of a sand bed, the use of the thick-walled
RAUSPEED Xtreme duct bundle is recommended.
Impact mole methodHouse connection microducts can be installed using the impact mole method (soil displacement) to avoid civil engineering works for the last few metres to the building.
A rocket-shaped lance contains a piston driven by compressed air. This piston continually strikes against the lance tip like a hammer, driving it forwards and displacing the soil as it advances. The microducts are pulled through the hole that the lance has created when the lance is pulled back.
A impact mole has an average range of about 15–30 m, which is why it is commonly used to connect microducts to homes. This method enables gardens and terraces to remain untouched and do not need to be restored.
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8.4 Basic principles of installation
Bending radiiAs a basic rule, the greater the bending radii, the greater the achievable blow-in length.
Duct bundlesGeneral recommended minimum bend radius: > 2.5 m
MicroductsGeneral recommended minimum bend radius:
20 x Outer Diameter OD
Example 7 / 4 = minimum bend radius 20 x 7 = 140 mm
No connectors may be used in bends since the fibre optical cable may snag on the interior edge when it is
blown in.
Blow-in direction
Blow-in direction
Blow-in stopSnag on the interior edgeBlow in stop
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DistancesThe horizontal distance to microduct bundles installed in parallel should be at least 3 cm to ensure sufficient sand filling.
Duct bundles can be installed in parallel in various sheathing colours or coloured RAUSPEED duct bundle marker can be applied at intervals of about 1 metre to ensure they are clearly assigned.
Connecting duct bundlesWhen connecting two duct bundles, the sheathing is stripped back and the microducts are connected with RAUSPEED connectors.
Connectors should always be installed offset to avoid damage.
To avoid incorrect assignment during the blow-in process, only microducts which have the same colour stripes/duct numbers should get connected.
The RAUSPEED connection tray can be used to protect the connection point against mechanical loads or dirt and provide strain relief and stability (data sheet available on request).
Cutting microducts and duct bundlesThe following basic principles apply to trimming:
- Do not use of any chip-producing tools such as saws to cut ducts as chips produced on the inner edge of ducts and crushed ducts could impair the blow-in process.
- You must ensure that the duct cutter blades are sharp, so that the microducts are not crushed.
- Trim perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of ducts.
When the tool is used correctly, the microduct will not need to be deburred or pressed back into shape.
When cutting bundles with larger microducts (16-20 mm) to size, the ducts can become oval-shaped at the cutting point. These need to be pressed round again prior to installation.
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8.5 House connection
The number of microducts in the bundle should correspond to the planned number of properties/buildings in the section (at least 1 duct for each building).
1. Open sheath Use a suitable RAUSPEED sheath opener. Press sliding block blade forwards into the sheathing and pull sheath opener along the groove between two microducts while applying slight pressure. Ensure that the microducts on the inside do not get damaged! Open approx. 60-120 cm depending on the duct bundle.
2. Cut house connection microducts The microducts are easily accessible in the opened bundle. Cut though the microduct to be branched off using a suitable RAUSPEED duct cutter. It can be identifed by its coloured stripes and duct number.
3. Installing connectors Mount RAUSPEED Connectors onto microduct branching off and connect to the prepared house connection microduct. The second end of the unassigned microduct which remains in the bundle must be sealed with a RAUSPEED end cap. Offset connector and end cap by trimming the microduct.
4. Install RAUSPEED Easy Fix Ensure that the connector is not placed in the bend area of the house connection duct. The RAUSPEED Easy Fix can be used to provide duct guidance in the branch. The plug connector must be posinioned before or after the branch support. The house microduct connection and duct bundle need to be fixed with cable ties to the branch support to ensure it is securely positioned. The branch support must to be fitted at a sufficient distance from the bundle to prevent pressure marks on the duct bundle. In the case of a double connection with optical fibre, a second branch is established with the other end of the cut microduct. This redundant installation minimises downtimes once in operation in the event of unexpected damage to the network.
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5. Seal the house connection ducts pressure-tight.- In case no house connection is installed immediately, the house
connection microduct can be left at the property boundary or on the property plot and stored in a bundled coil containing adequate reserves of about 10 m length. The microduct must be sealed with a RAUSPEED End Cap and can be optionally protected against mechanical damage underground with the RAUSPEED excess length protection.
- Inside the building, the microduct must be sealed with a RAUSPEED End Cap or a RAUSPEED Divisible Gasblock (see Page 47).
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Undo RAUSPEED ConnectorsA high-tensile connection is created by the clamping
teeth located inside the connectors.
It is not possible to undo the connection accidentally (e.g. such as pressure caused by sanding) due to the pre-fitted magenta safety clip.
- Undo the safety clip by hand or pull it out at the corresponding notch with a screwdriver to unfasten the connection.
- Then press down the green release ring, so that the teeth are pulled back.
Wall entriesRAUSPEED wall entries are used to feed microducts into the building ensuring the connection is secure and leak-tight. Inside the building (normally in the subscriber's basement), the house connection microducts are installed with a grid elbow at the end of the wall entry.
The version with foam tube can be used for the subsequent foaming process in the drill hole in the event of adverse masonry conditions.
The RAUSPEED trenchless wall entry can be used for house connections using displacement hammers.
Follow the supplied instructions to install the wall entries.
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8.6 Blowing in fibre optical cables
Fibre optical cables can be blown into RAUSPEED microducts with conventional blowing-in devices. The manufacturer's instructions are to be observed when doing this.
The microducts feature interior RTR grooving to improve the blow-in behaviour. The graphic below shows the difference between a non-grooved smooth duct and a duct with interior grooving during the blow-in process. Whereas turbulent currents can reduce the blowing-in length in a non-grooved duct, the interior grooving generates a laminar air flow that holds the cable in the air securely. The special and flattened REHAU interior grooving (RTR technology) also prevents cable friction and achieves optimal blow-in results.
Non-grooved duct Duct with interior grooving
Recommended cable diameter for blowing in RAUSPEED microduct
Dimensions Wall thickness ID Cable diameter Fibre count* 7 / 5.5 5.5 2.0 - 4.0 2 - 48 7 / 4 4 1.0 - 2.5 2 - 24 10 / 8 8 4.0 - 6.5 24 - 96 10 / 6 6 2.0 - 4.5 2 - 48 12 / 9.8 9.8 5.0 - 8.3 24 - 144 12 / 8 8 4.0 - 6.5 24 - 9614 / 11.4 11.4 6.4 - 9.8 96 - 196 14 / 10 10 5.0 - 8.5 24 - 144 16 / 13 13 7.5 - 10.5 96 - 196 16 / 12 12 7.0 - 10.0 72 - 196 20 / 15 15 8.0 - 12.0 144 - 288
* Fibre count is dependent on fibre optic cable design, fibre diameter and manufacture.
The cable diameters recommended in the table are based on the achievement of long blowing in length.
The achievable blow-in length depends on several factors and project-specific conditions.
- With smaller annular clearances, only reduced blow-in lengths can be achieved. The exact values of cable diameters and fibre count depend on the relevant cable manufacturer.
- The cables must be free of side impact to avoid knocks to the interior duct wall during the blow-in process. The friction created by this would severely impair the blowing in performance.
Factors ensuring success when blowing-in cables:
Microducts15%
Blowing-in equipment(compressor, blowing-in device, cable unwinding, lubricant) 15%
Route planning20%
Installation 20%
Cable15%
Blowing-in team 8%
Weather (temperature, air humidity) 7%
Source: Vetter GmbH
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Sealing between microducts and fibre optical cablesThe RAUSPEED Gasblock is used to seal between the microduct and the fibre optical cable. A seal is normally applied both at the optical fibre distribution point (KVz/MFG) at the beginning of the route and at the end of the route in the building. The sealing in the building is essential to prevent water and creeping gases from penetrating.
The sealing can be achieved using a Gasblock or Divisible Gasblock. The Divisible Gasblock consisting of three parts has the advantage that it can also be used when a fibre optic cable has already been blown-in to the microduct. To do this, the internal rubber seal is pulled apart and applied over the end of the microduct and wrapped around the fibre optic cable. Then the housing is closed around the seal and securely fixed with the green clamping rail to achieve gas- and watertight seal.
Follow the supplied instructions to install the RAUSPEED Divisible Gasblock.
At the optical fibre distribution point, the Divisible Gasblock can be fitted to identify with the supplied label tag of the house connection. Alternatively, RAUSPEED identification plates can be positioned on the microducts.
Wall terminal including RAUSPEED Divisible Gasblock
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Subsequent connection of microductsThe Divisible Connector allows microducts already fitted with fibre optic cables to be connected at a later stage (e.g. for repairs).
Sometimes, cables are not blown in at the start of a route; they are blown in from the centre of the section to achieve long blow-in routes without splicing. Divisible Connectors can also be used here to subsequently connect the microducts. The Divisible Connector is not suitable for blowing in itself.
Gasblock variantIn addition to the RAUSPEED Divisible Gasblock, the Divisible Connector can also be used with a Gasblock to provide a gas- and watertight seal. It can be distinguished from the version without Gasblock when closed. Using the Divisible Connector instead of the Divisible Gasblock provides the seal in front of the wall terminal.
Divisible Connector outside the wall terminal
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