What Is The Difference In Performance Between ADSS Fiber Cables and Traditional Fiber cables?

ADSS (all-dielectric self-supporting) Fiber cable has significant differences in performance from traditional Fiber cables, mainly in the following aspects:

1.Structure and materials:

ADSS Fiber cables:adopts afull-dielectric, metal-free design, mainly made of optical fiber bundles wrapped around a central reinforcement member, and undergoes insulation, waterproofing, reinforcement, sheathing and other protective measures. Its characteristics include all-dielectric, metal-free, non-conductive, small cable diameter, large tensile force ratio, low linear expansion coefficient, and wide applicable temperature range.

Traditional Fiber cables:usually contain metallic elements such as copper wire or other metals as transmission media or strengthening elements. The choice of structure and material depends on the specific type and application scenario.

2.Electrical insulation performance and anti-electromagnetic interference capability:

ADSS Fiber cable:Due to its all-dielectric, metal-free design, it has excellent electrical insulation properties. At the same time, since signal transmission is achieved through optical signals, it will not be affected by electromagnetic interference, ensuring the quality and reliability of communication.

Traditional Fiber cables:They are relatively weak in electrical insulation performance and anti-electromagnetic interference capabilities. Especially in scenarios with complex electromagnetic environments, they may be subject to certain interference, affecting the quality of signal transmission.

3.Installation and construction:

ADSS Fiber cable:self-hoisted on the power pole tower, no need to introduce external cable, simple installation process, no need for special installation tools and equipment, can greatly shorten the installation period. At the same time, due to the small cable diameter and light weight, the impact of ice and wind and the load on towers and supports are reduced.

Traditional optical cable:needs to be laid or buried on the ground, requires the introduction of external cables or brackets, and has a relatively long construction period. In addition, the requirements for terrain and environment are relatively high.

4. Applicable scenarios:

ADSS Fiber cable:Especially suitable for power communication systems, including use as lead-in and lead-out optical cables for OPGW system relay stations, and transmission cables for optical fiber communication systems in high-voltage (110kV-220kV) power grids. At the same time, it can also be used in optical fiber communication systems in distribution networks.

Traditional optical cable:suitable for various communication scenarios, including long-distance communication, metropolitan area network, access network, etc. However, in power communication systems, traditional Fiber cables may require additional protection measures to avoid electromagnetic interference and electrical safety issues.

5.Cost and Benefit:

ADSS Fiber cable:cheaper and easier to install than traditional Fiber cables in many applications. In addition, due to its excellent electrical insulation performance and anti-electromagnetic interference ability, it can ensure the stability and reliability of communication and reduce the failure rate and maintenance cost.

Traditional fiber optic cables:Relatively high cost, especially when special protective measures are required. At the same time, due to the possible impact of electromagnetic interference, additional equipment and measures may be required to ensure communication quality.

In summary, ADSS Fiber cables have significant advantages over traditional Fiber cables in terms of electrical insulation performance, anti-electromagnetic interference capability, installation and construction convenience, applicable scenarios, cost and benefits, etc. These advantages make ADSS Fiber cables widely used in power communication systems.