Specification 705

SPECIFICATION 705
OPTICAL FIBRE INSTALLATIONS

Copyright MAIN ROADS Western Australia
MAIN ROADS Western Australia

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Specification 705 Optical Fibre Installations

Document 14/33 Issue 01/08/2014
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SPECIFICATION 705
REVISION REGISTER
Date
Clause
Number
All
Description of Revision
Specification Created
Authorised
By
MTMO/A

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CONTENTS
Clause
Page No
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 5
705.01
SCOPE .................................................................................................... 5
705.02
REFERENCES ........................................................................................ 5
705.03
DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................... 6
705.04 705.05
NOT USED ....................................................................................... 7
PRODUCT AND MATERIALS ......................................................................................... 7
705.06
GENERAL ................................................................................................ 7
705.07 705.10
NOT USED ....................................................................................... 7
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................. 7
705.11
GENERAL ................................................................................................ 7
705.12
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS ..................................................... 8
705.13
CONDUIT / DUCT SELECTION .............................................................. 8
705.14
ROUTE SELECTION ............................................................................... 9
705.15
SUBDUCTING ......................................................................................... 9
705.16 705.20
NOT USED ..................................................................................... 10
CABLE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.................................................................. 10
705.21
GENERAL .............................................................................................. 10
705.22
CONDUIT / DUCT CLEANING .............................................................. 10
705.23
CABLE HAULING EQUIPMENT ............................................................ 10
705.24
HAULING EYES .................................................................................... 11
705.25
ROPES FOR HAULING OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES.............................. 11
705.26
CABLE CRUSH AND BEND RADII ....................................................... 11
705.27
INSTALLATION OF NEW CABLES IN OCCUPIED CONDUIT / DUCTS12
705.28
HAULING CARE OF EXISTING PLANT ............................................ 12
705.29 705.30
NOT USED ..................................................................................... 12
CLOSURE / FOBOT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 13
705.31
GENERAL .............................................................................................. 13
705.32
CABLE IDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING REQUIREMENTS .......... 13
705.33
UNDERGROUND SPLICE CLOSURES ............................................... 14
705.34
FOBOTS AND PATCH PANELS ........................................................... 16
705.35
OTHER FOBOTS .................................................................................. 17
705.36
PATCH CORDS AND LEADS ............................................................... 17
705.37 705.40
NOT USED ..................................................................................... 17
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ................................................................... 17
705.41
CABLE ACCEPTANCE ......................................................................... 17
705.42
OTDR LINK LOSS ................................................................................. 18
705.43
IRREGULARITY CHECK ....................................................................... 18
705.44
SPLICE LOSS / LOCATION .................................................................. 19
705.45
LSPM INSTERTION LOSS .................................................................... 19
705.46
PRE-TERMINATED CONNECTOR LOSS ............................................ 19
705.47
COMMISSIONING ACCEPTANCE TEST RESULTS............................ 20
705.48
EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE AND COMMISSIONING ........................ 20
705.49
INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN ............................................................ 21
705.50
TESTING SEQUENCE .......................................................................... 22
705.51 705.55
NOT USED ..................................................................................... 23
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AS BUILT AND HANDOVER REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 23

705.56
AS-BUILT INFORMATION .................................................................... 23
705.57 705.60
NOT USED ..................................................................................... 23
CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.................................................................... 23
705.61 705.70

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NOT USED ..................................................................................... 23

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SPECIFICATION 705
GENERAL
705.01
SCOPE
1.
The work under this specification consists of design, supply,
installation, testing and commissioning, documentation and handover requirements
of Main Roads WA Optical Fibre installations.
705.02
REFERENCES
1.
Australian Standards, MAIN ROADS Western Australia Standards and
MAIN ROADS Western Australia Test Methods are referred to in abbreviated form
(e.g. AS 1234, MRS 67-08-43 or WA 123). For convenience, the full titles are given
below:
Australian/New Zealand Standards
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3
Telecommunications Installations Implementation

and operation of customer premises cabling. Part 3:
Testing of Optical Fibre Cabling (ISO/IEC
14763.3:2011 MOD)
AS/ACIF S009:2013
Installation requirements for customer cabling (Wiring

rules)
AS/NZS 2967:2010
Optical Fibre communication cabling systems safety.
AS/NZS IEC 60825.2
Safety of laser products Safety of Optical Fibre

Communication Systems (OFCS)
AS/NZS 3084:2003
Telecommunications installation generic cabling for

commercial premises;
AS/NZS 3000
AS/NZS 4251.1
AS 4006-1992
AS 4100
Electrical Installations - Wiring Rules

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Generic
Emission Standards Residential, Commercial and
Light Industry
Software Test Documentation
Steel Structures
AS/NZS CISPR 22
Information Technology Equipment Radio

Disturbance Characteristics - Limits and Methods of
Measurement
AS/NZS ISO 9002
Quality Systems - Model for Quality Assurance in

Production, Installation and Servicing
AS/NZS 1768

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Lightning Protection

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Other Standards
ITU-T G652
Characteristics of a Single-mode Optical Fibre and

Cable; Table4G.652.D Attributes.
IEC 60793-1
Optical Fibres Measurement Methods and Test
IEC 60793-2-50
Optical Fibres Product Specifications Sectional

Specifications for Class B single-mode Fibre.
IEC 60794-3
Optical Fibres Product Specifications Outdoor

Cable.
MAIN ROADS Specifications
Specification 704
705.03
Cable Conduit for Intelligent Transport Systems
DEFINITIONS
1.
Applicable terms and definitions, in addition to those in Main Roads
Glossary of Terms, are listed below:
ACMA
Australian Communications & Media Authority
AMTS
Asset Manager Traffic Systems
ELV
Extra Low Voltage (As defined in AS/NZS 3000:2007)
FIST
Fibre Infrastructure System Technology
FOBOT
Fibre Optic Break Out Tray
FRP
Fibre Reinforced Plastic
ITP
Inspection and Test Procedure
ITS
Intelligent Transport Systems
LSPM
Light Source and Power Meter
MBR
Minimum Bend Radius
NATA
National Association of Testing Authorities
OD
Outside Diameter
OTDR
Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
SMOF
Single Mode Optical Fibre
SZ
Reversed Helical Stranding
TCS
Traffic Control System
TOC
Traffic Operations Centre

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Backbone
Refers to the Optical Fibre Cable that provides communication
connections between ITS Node Cabinets and / or ITS Communications Cabins to
TOC, as well as communication connections via Branch Cables from ITS Field
Cabinets to ITS Node Cabinets, ITS Communications Cabins and TOC, generally
96 Fibre Cables and greater.
Branch Cable
To describe an Optical Fibre Cable from an Underground Splice
Closure or FOBOT to an ITS Field Cabinet, ITS Node Cabinet, ITS
Communications Cabinet or a Link Cable between Splice Closures, generally from
6 up to 48 Fibre Cables
External Loose Tube Cable
A cable that contains Optical Fibres in loose tubes. Generally, these
tubes are laid up with "SZ" stranding (reversed helical stranding) around the Fibre
Reinforced Plastic (FRP) central strength member for ease of mid span access
jointing. Cables generally consist of 12 fibres per loose tube and where required
filler tubes.
705.04 705.05
NOT USED
PRODUCT AND MATERIALS

705.06
GENERAL
1.
All Optical Fibre Cables shall be External Loose Tube SMOF
type unless otherwise specified.
Loose Tube
2.
All Pigtails and Patch cord / leads shall be SMOF type unless
otherwise specified.
SMOF
3.
All Pits, Conduits, Optical Fibre Cable and equipment shall:
Specification
704
a)
Comply with MRWA Specification 704 Cable Conduits &
Pits for ITS, and
b)
Meet all functional requirements when installed at the
specified locations.
4.
Comply with applicable Australian Standards, or the
appropriate International Standard.
705.07 705.10
Australian
Standards
NOT USED
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
705.11
GENERAL
1.
This section provides supporting information to be taken into
consideration when undertaking the design of the optical fibre system. It
aims to ensure that new fibre routes make best use of existing and new
infrastructure to maintain the integrity of new cables.
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2.
For Optical Fibre Backbone Cable installations a minimum
30.0m of cable shall be stored / coiled in C8 pits no greater than 1,000m
apart for future installation requirements.
Longitudinal
Spare Cable
3.
For Optical Fibre Cables to be entered into an Underground
Splice Closure a minimum 15.0m plus 3.0m of cable for jointing
requirements shall be provided.
Underground
Enclosure
Spare
4.
For Optical Fibre Cables to be entered into a FOBOT a
minimum 15.0m of cable shall be stored / coiled in the nearest adjacent pit
plus a minimum 3.0m of cable for splicing requirements shall be provided.
FOBOT Spare
5.
For Optical Fibre Cables in each change of direction pit (road
crossing etc.) a minimum of 6.0m of cable shall be stored / coiled in each
change of direction pit.
Change of
Direction
6.
Optical Fibre Backbone Cables shall contain a minimum 120
Fibres. To extend an existing Backbone Cable, written approval is required
from the MRWA AMTS for the installation of a new Optical Fibre Backbone
Cable that has less than 120 Fibres but the same amount, or greater, fibre
cores as the existing Optical Fibre Backbone Cable.
Backbone Size
7.
Optical Fibre Branch Cables, the design shall include sufficient
capacity so that no more than 50% of the new Optical Fibre Cable cores
shall be used at commissioning.
Branch Size
8.
Field Cabinet, Cable Asset Numbering, Fibre Cores, Switch
Ports and IP Addressing shall be allocated by the MRWA AMTS or MRWA
AMTS nominated representative using the appropriate allocation request
form.
Allocation
Requests
705.12
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
1.
The following shall be strictly in accordance with this standard;

a)
Route design,
b)
Route marking, (i.e. marker posts and detectable warning
tape),
705.13
c)
Route reinstatement,
d)
Cable type selection, and
e)
Asset Documentation.
CONDUIT / DUCT SELECTION
1.
To minimise the risk of damage to Optical Fibre cables from
hauling cables or removing cables, the following guidelines shall be used in
descending order of preference, for selecting a conduit.
a)
Order of
Preference
Choose a conduit occupied by only Optical Fibre cables.
b)
Choose a conduit occupied by Optical Fibre or copper
communications cables.

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c)
705.14
Choose a vacant conduit.
ROUTE SELECTION
1.
When selecting a conduit from a nest of conduits, or from a
different route, mixing Backbone, Feeder / Tie Cables and sub-duct in one
conduit shall be avoided.
2.
The route with the lowest run of conduits shall be selected.
3.
Where there is a choice in alternative conduit routes, the
following guidelines, in order of preference, shall be used for selecting the
conduit run for the installation of an optical fibre cable. The route selected
shall have:
705.15
a)
The greatest depth of cover
b)
The shortest distance
Shared Conduit
Lowest Run
Route
Preferences
SUBDUCTING
1.
Subducting as part of Optical Fibre cable installation is not the
standard practice for MRWA Fibre network. Subducting shall only be used
after receiving written approval from the MRWA AMTS or MRWA AMTS
nominated representative to do so.
Approval for
Subducting
2.
When approved, subducting shall only be used in the following
situations:
a)
Significant changes in levels, potential damage to the
cable within the pit or duct entry or for security issues
b)
There are no non-subducted Optical Fibre already
installed in the duct
c)
Where approval has been granted for other Government
Departments or Telecommunications carriers to install cables in
MRWA ITS pits and/or conduit.
d)
Significant changes in levels, potential damage to the
cable within the pit of duct entry for security reasons.
e)
There is no non-subducted Optical Fibre already installed
in the duct
3.
Only one Optical Fibre cable shall be installed in an empty subduct, and under no circumstances shall a second cable of any type be
drawn into the same subduct, or into any other occupied subduct i.e.
overhauling of cables in sub-duct is not permitted. Subduct shall be white
or grey in colour and be clearly labelled as per Clauses705.32.02 - Splice
Closures, FOBOTs and Cabinet Labelling, and 705.32.03 - Optical Fibre
Hauling and Intermediate Pits Cable Labelling.

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Sub Duct
Labelling
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705.15.01 FLEXIBLE SECONDARY PROTECTION

1.
Where sub-duct is unsuitable, but the above concerns are
present then flexible conduit shall be installed. Two types of flexible conduit
are currently approved for use within the MRWA TCS Network:
a)
Pipe, Agflow, 50 mm
b)
Conduit, PVC Corrugated White, 25mm
705.16 705.20
Flexible
Secondary
Protection
NOT USED
CABLE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

705.21
GENERAL
1.
All external Optical Fibre Loose Tube cables shall:

a)
Loose Tube
Fibre
be of dielectric construction (i.e. Non- metallic),
b)
Include a Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) central strength
member,
c)
be water blocked without the use of petroleum based jelly
filling compound to prevent the ingress of water and other
impurities,
d)
Have a blue outer nylon jacket, and
e)
Be sheath marked containing the cable information every
1.0m.
2.
Have both the metre mark readings at each end and the Serial /
Item code on the cable sheath recorded at time of installation and
submitted with As Built drawings.
3.
All cables shall be labelled as shown in Clause 705.32 Cable
Identification and Labelling Requirements.
705.22
1.
Cable Labels
CONDUIT / DUCT CLEANING
1.
Before cable installation, conduits / ducts shall be clean and
free from obstructions.
705.23
Metre Markings
Duct Cleaning
CABLE HAULING EQUIPMENT

Only NATA certified cable hauling equipment is to be used.
2.
A winch calibrated to 2kN shall be used for all cables. For
cables with a hauling tension of 2 kN or greater, a winch must be used. It
shall be equipped with a tension monitor and an automatic shutdown
device calibrated and locked to operate when a pre-set maximum tension
of 2 kN is reached, thereby stopping the haul and not exceeding the
maximum hauling tension.
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NATA
Certification
Hauling
Tension
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3.
For cables with a maximum hauling tension less than 2 kN, an
approved fusible link with a breaking force less than the stated
requirement, as measured by a NATA certified laboratory, shall be used,
providing approval has been obtained from the Principal. (A copy of the
certification for the fuse type shall be provided with the commissioning and
hand over documents).
705.24
HAULING EYES
1.
The minimum tensile rating of all hauling eyes shall be equal to
1.5 times the cable tensile rating.
Hauling Eyes
Rating
2.
If hauling eyes are not fitted and wire grips are used, extreme
care must be taken to avoid cable damage and stripping of the sheath by
attaching the correct sized grip in a proper manner. On completion of the
haul at least 2 m of cable should be removed from the cable end fitted with
the wire grip.
705.25
ROPES FOR HAULING OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES
1.
Only Kevlar/Spectra braided rope shall be used for mechanical
hauling of Optical Fibre cable. This rope must be manufactured with a
braided core of Kevlar/Spectra fibre cordage, and braided polyester cover,
and have an outside diameter of not less than 8 mm.
2.
The Kevlar/Spectra braided hauling rope shall be at least of
sufficient length to always extend between the cable end and the winch
with the immediate cable load.
3.
Where more than one winch is being used on a haul, the rope
between winches and without the immediate cable load, shall be of an
approved type other than the Kevlar/Spectra type hauling rope connected
to the cable, e.g. double braid hauling rope. The connection between the
hauling ropes must be able to withstand a load in excess of 2 kN, and must
provide a smooth profile to avoid any damage to existing cable(s) or ducts.
4.
For mechanically drawing in hauling ropes, approved hauling
rope shall be used, e.g. double braided hauling rope.
5.
Polypropylene rope shall not be used for mechanically hauling
optical fibre cable or hauling ropes. It may be used for manual hauling, e.g.
over short sections, for Feeder Cables, and cabling within buildings.
705.26
Mechanical
Hauling Rope
Haul Rope
Length
Multiple
Winches
Mechanical
Drawing
Polypropylene
Rope
CABLE CRUSH AND BEND RADII
1.
Suitable installation equipment such as cable guides, slippers
and wheels (capstan) shall be used so that the dynamic and static bending
and crush performance requirements are complied with.
Bending and
Crushing
Requirements
2.
Cable rollers systems shall be of such design not to exceed the
minimum bending radii (MBR) and crush performance of cables.
Cable Rollers
3.
When housing cables the MBR and Minimum Outside Loop
dimensions, must not be exceeded. Minimum Outside Loop (L) = MBRx2 +
2 x OD.
Minimum
Outside Loop

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705.27
INSTALLATION OF NEW CABLES IN OCCUPIED CONDUIT

/ DUCTS
1.
The conduit must be proven with a suitable mandrel prior to
attempting any hauling. As a guide where the conduit capacity is
questionable (e.g. the aggregated existing plus new cable/subduct
diameters exceeds 80% of the internal diameter of the conduit) the conduit
must be proven with a suitable mandrel 1.5 times the size of the cable. If
this is successful and it can be reasonably assumed there will be no
damage to any cables, subducts or infrastructure, the haul can proceed.
Conduit
Proving
2.
If at any stage the proving of the conduit becomes difficult or
the conduit cannot be proven and there is a possibility of cable damage,
the conduit must be upgraded
Conduit
Upgrading
3.
Once all sections of the proposed haul have been proven the
hauling tensions and lay off points ,if required, shall be determined
Lay off Points
4.
Pressure roping shall be used in preference to hand rodding, to
minimise the possibility of intertwining of cables during hauling.
Pressure
Roping
5.
A water based cable lubricant that is Non-Toxic, NonFlammable and compatible with all types of cable sheath shall be used, on
the cables, rope and mandrel when hauling over existing cables.
Lubricant
6.
Existing optical fibre cables shall be restrained from moving in
the same direction as the haul.
7.
During the haul supervision shall be provided at entry, exit and
change of direction locations.
705.28
HAULING CARE OF EXISTING PLANT
1.
The existing MRWA TCS Network must be cared for at all times
and not interfered with during the course of proving conduits, the
installation of rope and/or additional cable.
Existing
Network
2.
If the existing cables and/or closures need to be moved during
work tasks, they are to be handled carefully, suitably restrained and
replaced correctly in the pit on completion of the task.
3.
Avoid lacing the rope through existing cable loops, as this will
cause undue pressure to be inserted upon the cables and joints.
4.
Care must be taken to ensure existing cables, identification
tags, joints or other plant are not caught up with and dragged by the
hauling rope or cable being installed.
5.
Existing cables or subduct shall be constantly observed for
movement (through dragging). If there are any significant signs of cable
gathering, or of cable or subduct movement at any location along the
route, the haul shall stop immediately, and action taken e.g. reapply
lubricants, restraint to prevent further movement /dragging of the cable(s)
or subduct, before recommencing the haul.
705.29 705.30
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CLOSURE / FOBOT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

705.31
GENERAL
1.
Only a recognized Industry / Network Carrier accredited &
ACMA licensed technician shall install any Splicing Joint Closures and
FOBOTs. The accredited / licensed technician shall have a minimum of 4
year experience in the Jointing, Splicing, Testing and installation of Optical
Fibre cables and associated equipment.
Accreditation
2.
All cable installation work shall be in accordance with the
design documentation and to a standard that will not unduly shorten the life
expectancy of any of the components.
Life
Expectancy
3.
All cables shall be installed in accordance with the design to
facilitate unencumbered maintenance of the modules contained within it.
4.
All installation works shall be coordinated with adjacent works
of any description to ensure cables are installed without damage or are not
affected in any way by the adjacent works activity.
Adjacent
Works
5.
If any of the proposed cable works or alterations is not in
agreement with the existing plans, the MRWA AMTS or MRWA AMTS
nominated representative shall be contacted so the problem can be
resolved prior to the commencement of the work. Any active services must
be noted. Particular care must be taken where active Fibre Links to Core,
Distribution & Access Switches are present on the cable as outages on
these systems may affect a significant number of MRWA ITS Assets. It is
important that identification is carried out at both ends of a cable to confirm
that no unrecorded fibre transpositions or cable alterations have been
made.
Active Services
6.
Prior to commencing work on any live cable, or fibres, a full set
of up to date plans and records must be available, documentation must
be forwarded to the MRWA AMTS for approval 14 days prior to the work
commencing, stating job / project number, location, proposed date & time,
expected duration of outage if any, services affected. Written approval
must have been received from MRWA AMTS prior to carrying out the work
described. MRWA TOC must be notified prior to and on completion of the
work described.
Work
Notification
7.
All Splicing Joint Closures / FOBOTs shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
Manufacturers
Recommendati
on
8.
All Splicing Joint Closure / FOBOT manufacturers specified
minimum bend radius shall not be exceeded.
Minimum Bend
Radius
705.32
CABLE IDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING

REQUIREMENTS
705.32.01 GENERAL
1.
Cable labelling shall consist of rectangular white PVC tag
(66mm x 25mm x 2mm).
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2.
The details of the cable shall be clearly printed in block letters
and numbers between the ridges of the tag with a permanent black
marking pen.
3
The tags shall be secured to the cable using PVC cable ties,
with the excess cable tie trimmed off.
705.32.02 SPLICE ENCLOUSRE, FOBOT AND CABINET CABLE
LABELLING
1
All cables shall be clearly marked and identified 300mm below
all Splice Closures, 100mm from FOBOT entry and 100mm above the base
of Cabinets.
Cable in
Closure
Markings
2.
The tags are to contain the following information as per
example Figure 705.1:
a)
Top line: (Cable size),
b)
Middle line: (MRWA Cable Asset Number), and
c)
Bottom line: (MRWA Asset Number of where the cable
originates).
96F
FC0123
SPL0360
Figure 705.1
705.32.03 OPTICAL FIBRE HAULING AND INTERMEDIATE PITS
CABLE LABELLING
1.
All cables shall be clearly marked and identified in all Haul and
intermediate pits, the tag shall be located on the centre of the cable
between each pit entry.
Cable in Pit
Markings
2.
The tags are to contain the following information as per
example Figure 705.2:
a)
Top line: (Cable size),
b)
Middle line: (MRWA Cable Asset Number), and
c)
Bottom line: (MRWA Asset Numbers of where the cable
originates & terminates).
96F
FC0123
SPL0360 - CAB003
Figure 705.2
705.33
UNDERGROUND SPLICE CLOSURES
1.
Underground Splice Closures shall have prior approval for use
by the MRWA AMTS or MRWA AMTS nominated representative.
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2.
Underground Splice Closures shall be manufactured and be
designed for external use.
External Use
3.
Product specification data sheets shall be provided to MRWA
AMTS prior to approval.
Specification
Datasheets
4
Underground Splice Closures shall be tested for Mechanical,
Electrical and Environmental performances adequate for the use in the
intended environment.
Performance
Testing
5.
The minimum bend radius, as specified by the manufacturer, of
the optical fibre cable shall not be exceeded throughout the closure system
under all normal conditions of use.
Bend Radii
6.
Underground Splice Closures shall be designed so as no
specialised tools or equipment are required to both open and to seal, and
be environmentally proofed to IP 68 rating when sealed.
IP Rating
7.
The packaging shall be designed to ensure that the
Underground Splice Closure and associated materials are not damaged
under normal shipping and handling. Equipment shall be inspected prior to
installation and shall not be used if damage is evident.
Closure
Damage
8.
Metal components shall be resistant and/or protected against
general corrosion and various forms of local corrosion (stress corrosion
cracking, pitting, etc.).
9.
Underground Splice Closures shall be capable of accepting an
industry-wide range of cable sizes and unit configurations. The housing
shall be capable of accepting cable designs of either loose tube, blown or
slotted fibre cables.
Corrosion
Protection
Cable Size and
Configuration
10.
Underground Splice Closures shall be capable of
accommodating splice tray organisers, which accept fusion type optical
fibre splices. The splice closure shall have provisions for storing fibre
splices in an orderly manner, mountings for splice organiser assemblies
and space for excess or unspliced fibre. Splice organisers shall be reenterable.
Splice Tray
Organisers
11.
Heat shrinkable Splice Protectors with a length of 40mm to be
used unless otherwise specified.
Splice
Protectors
12.
Underground Splice Closures shall be capable of
accommodating and terminating the strength members of all cables
entered into enclosure.
Strength
Members
13.
Each individual Fibre Cable entered into the Underground
Splice Closure shall be secured to the strength member fixation point/s.
Fixation Points
14.
Underground Splice Closure re-entry and subsequent reassembly shall not require specialised tools or equipment. Further, these
operations shall not require the use of additional parts, other than seals
and or heat shrinks.
Closure
Re-entry
15.
Underground Splice Closures and all cables entered into the
closure shall be installed as per the manufactures specifications and
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installation guidelines.
705.34
FOBOTS AND PATCH PANELS
1
All Optical Fibre cables to be terminated within FOBOT(s)
shall have a front accessible patch panel.
2.
FOBOTs shall be 19 rack mountable, with provision of up to
minimum of 24 Ports and have a front sliding tray access unless otherwise
specified.
3
All FOBOTs shall have front patching facilities.
4.
All FOBOTs in the same cabinet shall be of the same make.
Patch Panel
19 Rack
Mountable
Patching
Facilities
5.
All FOBOTs shall be capable of accommodating and
terminating the strength members of all cables entered into the FOBOTs.
Strength
Members
6.
Each individual Fibre Cable entered into the FOBOT shall be
secured to the strength member fixation point/s.
Fixation Points
7.
Rubber cable boot / Cable Gland shall be used where cable
enters the FOBOT.
Cable Glands
8.
Sufficient internal capacity shall be provided for the orderly
storage of a minimum one metre length of each fibre end prior to splicing.
9.
tubing.
Spare Cable
Storage
Each bundle of unsheathed fibres shall be sleeved in PVC
10.
All fibre coils shall be wound through internal cable
management rings.
Management
Rings
11.
All pigtails shall be PVC sheathed with factory terminated SC
connectors arranged to mate with the SC through adapters / connectors,
unless otherwise specified.
SC Connectors
12.
Connector loss max 0.50db per mated through adapters /
connector.
Connector Loss
13.
All pigtails shall be wound through the internal cable
management rings.
14.
All FOBOTs shall have Duplex SC through adapters /
connectors fitted, unless otherwise specified.
15.
Any unused through adapter / connector mounting positions
shall be covered with manufacturers blanking plates.
16.
Blanking Plates
One splicing tray / cassette shall be used for each fibre tube.
17.
Storage of spliced fibres shall only be allowed with no
degradation of either the transmission quality or the fibre itself.
18.
No fibres shall exceed the manufacturers specified minimum
bending radius.
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19.
Easy access and removal of individual splice protectors shall
be provided for future rearrangement or maintenance purposes, without
disturbing adjacent fibres.
20.
Heat shrinkable Splice Protectors with a length of 40mm shall
be used unless otherwise specified.
Splice
Protectors
21.
The FOBOT patching ports shall be labelled in order to identify
each fibre that is terminated on the front of the FOBOT.
Labelling
22.
FOBOT product specification datasheet shall be provided to
MRWA AMTS.
705.35
OTHER FOBOTS
1.
Where 19 rack mountable FOBOT cannot be installed due to
Cabinet capacity, all Optical Fibre cable/s ends shall be terminated on a
DIN rail mounted FOBOT/s which shall provide sufficient ports for
termination of at least 6 fibres and pigtails per fibre cable.
705.36
Datasheets
DIN Rail
Mounting
PATCH CORDS AND LEADS
705.36.01 PATCH CORD AND LEAD LENGTH

1.
All Patch cord / Leads shall have a minimum 1.0m additional
length for storage.
Lead Length
705.36.02 PATCH CORD AND LEAD MANAGEMENT

1.
19 rack mountable cable management rails shall be provided
above and below each FOBOT installed in Node Cabinets and SCATS
Cabins.
Lead
Management
705.36.03 PATCH CORD AND LEAD STORAGE

1.
A 19 rack mountable, front sliding tray Patch cord / leads
Management Tray shall be installed below the lowest FOBOT. Additional
Storage Management Trays shall be installed if specified on design
drawings.
Lead Storage
2.
Patch cords / leads to or from FOBOT (s) shall enter the left
hand side of the Storage Management Trays.
3
Patch cords / leads to or from Communications Equipment shall
enter the right hand side of the Storage Management Trays.
705.37 705.40
NOT USED
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

705.41
CABLE ACCEPTANCE
1.
Cable Acceptance shall follow the completion of installation of
the end-to-end Optical Fibre link as specified in AS/NZS ISO/IEC
14763.3:2012 Telecommunications installations Implementation and
operation of customer premises cabling. Part 3: Testing of Optical Fibre
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14763.3
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Cabling (ISO/IEC 14763.3:2011 MOD).

705.42
OTDR LINK LOSS
1.
All OTDR Fibre test results shall be recorded and saved with
the correctly assigned MRWA Asset numbers used to describe End A / End
B with cursors correctly aligned.
OTDR Tests
2.
All fibres are to be tested utilising two-way OTDR Link Loss
(LL) measurements. The measurements shall also be carried out on spare
fibres within the cable that either terminate at one end only or are provided
between joint/splice locations.
Two-way
Measurement
3.
An OTDR Link Loss (LL) measurement shall be performed on
all fibres to confirm the integrity of the cable link excluding the performance
of the pre-terminated connector.
Fibre Integrity
4.
On terminated fibres the link loss tests shall be performed after
termination of connector, which would then include the connector loss
being factored in the LL data recording. The link loss shall be tested and
recorded in both directions at wavelengths 1550nm utilising the OTDR
(Two-point method i.e. position the first cursor just beyond the front end
attenuation saturation dead zone where the trace is linear and position the
second cursor at the end of the trace just before the trace begins to rise).
The two-way (average) link loss (LL) for a fibre shall be calculated as the
average of the measurements. The two-way (average) OTDR LL shall not
exceed the following:
Link Loss Test
Maximum Loss at 1550 nm (LL) = 0.3L + 0.1N + 0.5, where:
Maximum Link
Loss
a)
LL = Maximum allowable Link Loss in dB
b)
L = the optical link length in Km
c)
N = number of splices
5.
If a fibre fails the OTDR Link Loss after a number of remeasurements, then a more comprehensive evaluation of the fibre link
should be undertaken to determine the high loss i.e. re-check of any
irregularities, splice losses and fibre attenuation co-efficient (dB/km).
705.43
Test Failure
IRREGULARITY CHECK
1.
All fibres in each section length shall be checked for any
irregularities in both directions at wavelengths of 1310nm and 1550nm. The
magnitude of irregularities (point losses) in length shall be calculated as the
average of the irregularity loss measured in both directions at wavelengths
of 1310nm and 1550nm. Irregularities shall not exceed 0.10dB (two way
average) for any wavelength.
Test
Wavelengths
2.
The magnitude and distance from each fibre end to an
irregularity shall be recorded on a fibre anomaly sheet to be included in the
final report.
Irregularity
Locations
3.
Any point loss that exceeds the above criteria shall be rectified
with the fibre subsequently retested.
Check Failure

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705.44
SPLICE LOSS / LOCATION
1.
These measurements shall be undertaken for the purpose of
ensuring the integrity and quality of splice performance and identifying and
documenting optical fibre cable distances to all splice locations to assist in
the future location of faults.
2.
The optical distance and magnitude of all splices shall be
measured from both directions at wavelengths of 1310nm and 1550nm.
The loss of any splice shall not exceed 0.10dB (two way average) at
1310nm and 1550nm.
3.
Any splice loss that exceeds the above criteria shall be respliced. If the splice does not improve after two attempts at resplicing and
OTDR testing confirms that the splice loss is not consistent with a high
point loss within the splice enclosure then the splice shall be accepted but
reported as a high splice loss. All splice loss/joint measurements shall be
recorded and any reported high splice loss value shall be appropriately
marked and reported.
705.45
Splice Loss
Test
Wavelengths
Excessive
Splice Loss
LSPM INSTERTION LOSS
1.
This measurement shall be undertaken on terminated fibres to
verify the overall end-to-end power budget level of the entire fibre link. The
Insertion Loss (IL) for each fibre shall be measured in both directions using
a stabilised LSPM.
Insertion Loss
2.
These results shall be compared with predictions based on the
manufacturers SMOF geometrical properties and minimum splice loss
criteria.
3.
The maximum two-way (average) Insertion Loss shall not
exceed the following criteria:
a)
0.5
Maximum Loss at 1310nm (IL) = 0.4L + 0.1N + 0.50C +
b)
0.5
Maximum Loss at 1550nm (IL) = 0.3L + 0.1N + 0.50C +
Maximum
Insertion Loss
Where;
a)
IL = Maximum allowable Insertion Loss in dB,
b)
L = optical section link Length in km,
c)
N = Number of splices including pre-terminated
connector, and
d)
C = total number of through Connectors.
4.
If a fibre exceeds the acceptance criteria then the insertion loss
value shall be appropriately marked (e.g. circled, highlighted, etc.).
705.46
Excessive
Insertion Loss
PRE-TERMINATED CONNECTOR LOSS

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1.
This calculation is performed to verify the overall performance
of the individual connector / pigtail combination situated at either end of the
optical fibre link.
2.
For each fibre the delta between the maximum Insertion Loss
(average IL).
3.
LSPM Insertion Loss (Clause 705.47) less the OTDR average
Link Loss (LL) (Clause 705.42) shall not exceed 1.0dB. Results for all fibre
shall be calculated and recorded.
4
If the 1.0dB limit is exceeded for any fibre then a more
comprehensive evaluation of the individual pre-terminated connector at
both ends will need to be undertaken to determine the high loss (i.e.
investigate the launch conditions of each pre-terminated connector using
OTDR in high resolution mode.
705.47
COMMISSIONING ACCEPTANCE TEST RESULTS
1.
All OTDR Fibre test results shall be recorded and submitted in
both original Trace Format and pdf. Original Trace Format in soft copy
(electronically) with original Trace Format reader and all tested Fibres
Trace results, pdfs in both hard and soft copies (electronically).
Submission
2.
All LL & IL measurements and calculations shall be recorded
and submitted on completion in both hard and soft copies (electronically).
Test result shall be compiled on an EXCEL spread sheet with the correct
values entered in the required cells.
a)
Insertion loss results - Insertion loss measurement Twoway and average Insertion Loss results shall be recorded.
b)
Connector/Pigtail performance results Calculated and
shall be recorded and incorporated along with the tabulated
Insertion Loss results above.
3.
Any issues and steps taken to correct shall be recorded.
4.
All faulty links found during testing shall be replaced in their
entirety. No lengths of damaged or suspect cable or components shall be
left in the system. Cable damaged during installation shall not be reused.
All retest and cable replacement costs where necessary shall be borne by
the Contactor.
705.48
3.
Faulty Links
EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE AND COMMISSIONING
1.
Factory Certification shall be provided for all Optical Fibre
equipment to be supplied and installed and shall be tested in the Suppliers
factory. The Contractor shall provide a factory quality control testing
certificate for all supplied Optical Fibre equipment, to the MRWA AMTS
nominated representative.
2.
Corrections
Site Acceptance Testing shall demonstrate the compliance of

the Fibre installation after all works have been completed.
The Contractor shall supply all labour, materials and equipment
required to fully test and commission the installation.

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Factory
Certification
Site Acceptance
Commissioning
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Commissioning/Acceptance Testing shall be carried out in the presence of

the MRWA nominated representative. MRWA shall be notified of testing 72
hours in advance of testing to allow for MRWA AMTS nominated
representative to be present at testing.
4.
Installation and/or equipment will be accepted only after
satisfactory completion of commissioning tests. If a test is unsuccessful the
equipment shall be repaired and re- installed as appropriate and subject to
retest until successful.
5.
The cost of any retesting if necessary shall be borne by the
Contractor.
705.49
Retesting Costs
INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN
705.49.01 GENERAL
1.
In addition to the Contractors own Quality Assurance
requirements the Contractor shall provide a complete ITP. The ITP shall
include test schedules designed to incorporate the following information:
Quality
Assurance
a)
Name of Test and its status - original test or repeat (due
to a previous test failure), date, time and location of the test;
b)
Record of all values measured during
installation/commissioning;
c)
List of test equipment used and statement of software and
software version number used;
d)
A description of how the test is to be conducted
(connection to test equipment, configuration of test equipment,
test process);
2.
The ITP shall reference back to this specification to confirm
compliance with each individual requirement clause.
705.49.02 DRAFT SUBMISSION
1.
28 days prior to the proposed date for commencement of
Inspection and Testing, the Contractor shall submit a draft ITP for
assessment by the MRWA nominated representative. Update the ITP
based on the requirements of the MRWA nominated representative and
conduct Inspection and Testing in accordance with the Plan.
Draft ITP
705.49.03 UNDERTAKING THE ITP

1.
Inspect, test and tick/cross off each item on the ITP. Each page
of the ITP shall be signed and dated by the person conducting the site
inspection and testing
2.
Where a specific item on the ITP cannot be checked off by the
inspection personnel, place a cross against the incomplete item, note the
reason for the omission and identify the required rectification action.
a)
All crossed items shall be completed before Acceptance
Testing with the MRWA nominated representative.
b)
On completion, the overall ITP shall be signed and dated
by the Contractor.
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c)
Forward a scanned electronic copy of the completed
signed ITP to the MRWA nominated representative.
d)
On receipt of the ITP and supporting details, the MRWA
nominated representative will confirm dates for Acceptance
Testing.
705.50
TESTING SEQUENCE
1.
The Contractor shall undertake Testing and Commissioning in
the following sequence:
a)
Submit draft Inspection and Test Plan (ITP);
b)
Undertake Inspection and Testing;
Testing and
Commissioning
c)
Submit completed ITP for review; complete any additional
items as required
2
Receipt of:
a)
The completed signed ITP;
b)
Supporting details; and
c)
Draft manuals and as-installed documentation,
by MRWA nominated representative shall constitute advice by the

Contractor that the installation is complete and ready for Acceptance
Testing. MRWA nominated representative will review the completed ITP
and supporting details and will advise the Contractor if any further work or
submissions are required prior to Acceptance Testing.
3.
Prior to Acceptance Testing, the Contractor shall make all
necessary access arrangements and confirm with the MRWA AMTS
nominated representative of the need for and nature of any necessary site
inductions.
4.
Prior to Acceptance Testing, the Contractor shall provide onsite
copies of all relevant Equipment Manuals, Optical Fibre test results and As
Built / Red line marked up drawings relating to each specific site. All
relevant Equipment Manuals, Optical Fibre test results and As Built / Red
line marked up drawings relating to each specific site shall be placed in a
B4 Clear Case document folder and left in the document holder provided
in the Cabinet door or on the Cabinet shelf.
Relevant
Documentation
5.
During Acceptance Testing the Contractor shall attend site and
make available for the use of the MRWA AMTS nominated representative
tools, plant, equipment, operators and escorts as necessary to enable
access to all system components.
Site Access
6.
Acceptance testing with the MRWA AMTS nominated
representative may include repeat of any or all elements of the ITP plus a
detailed verification of the correct operation of each device and function.
7.
Once the Acceptance Testing commences, the MRWA AMTS
nominated representative reserves the right to delay or abort Acceptance
Testing if:
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a)
The status of the work does not match the status verified
by the Contractor on the ITP;
b)
The status of the work does not allow full and complete
operation of the system;
c)
A component failure renders any part of the system
inoperable;
d)
The site owner/operator denies access to any part of the
works;
e)
The works are not accessible due to inadequate or
incorrect access provision being made by the Contractor;
f)
The Acceptance Testing work cannot proceed with
reasonable certainty that the installation is in its final state due
to outstanding/ongoing work by the Contractor.
8.
If the cause of the delay or cancellation is the within the
responsibility of the Contractor as assigned under the Contract, any
associated costs will be borne by the Contractor.
705.51 705.55
Delay or
Cancellation
NOT USED
AS BUILT AND HANDOVER REQUIREMENTS

705.56
AS-BUILT INFORMATION
1.
The Contractor shall supply As Built drawings conforming to
MAIN ROADS WESTERN AUSTRALIA AUTOCAD DRAWING
STANDARDS.
As-Built Drawings
2.
The Contractor shall make an accurate record of all changes
where the actual installation differs from that shown in the contract
drawings and specification.
3.
Drawings shall be supplied in hard copy and electronic format
(AUTOCAD).
4.
The Contractor shall supply copies of all test results as
described in this specification.
705.57 705.60
NOT USED
CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

705.61 705.70
NOT USED

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SPECIFICATION 705 GUIDANCE NOTES

DELETE THESE GUIDANCE NOTES FROM FINAL DOCUMENT AFTER USING FOR
REFERENCE
All edits to downloaded TDP documents shall be tracked (most word processing software
allows this to be done automatically). Deletions shall be struck through e.g. example.
Insertions shall be in italics e.g. example. If all information relating to a clause is deleted then
the clause number should be retained and the words "NOT USED" should be inserted.
The proposed documents with tracked changes shall be submitted to the Project Manager for
review, prior to printing the final batch of documents. When this final printing is carried out, the
tracked changes option is to be turned off.
The Custodian of this specification is the Road and Traffic Engineering Electrical Engineer

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CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO ADD OR DELETE

The following clauses are to be placed under the CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS as
required.
NONE AT THIS TIME.

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SPECIFICATION AMENDMENT CHECKLIST

Specification Name: No: 705 Revision No: ____Title: OPTICAL FIBRE INSTALLATIONS
Project Manager: Name:
_____________Signature: ___________Date:________
Checked By: Name: _______________Signature: ______________Date:________

Contract No: ______Contract Description: ________________________________
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
SIGN
OFF
All changes/amendments must be shown in Tracked Change mode until
Note:
approved.
1.
Project Manager has reviewed Specification and identified
Additions and Amendments.
2.
CONTRACT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS addressed?
Contract specific materials/products/clauses added? (Refer
Specification Guidance Notes for guidance).
3.
Any unlisted Materials/Products proposed and approved by the
Project Manager? if Yes provide details at 15.
4.
Standard Clauses amended? MUST SEEK approval from
MCP.
5.
Clause deletions shown as NOT USED.
6.
Appropriate INSPECTION & TESTING parameters included in
Spec 201 (Test Methods, Minimum Testing Frequencies
verified).
7.
ANNEXURES completed (Refer Specification Guidance Notes).
8.
HANDOVER and AS BUILT requirements addressed.
9.
Main Roads QS has approved changes to SMM.
10.
Project Manager certifies completed Specification reflects intent
of the design.
11.
Completed Specification independent verification arranged by
Project Manager
12.
Project Managers review completed.
13.
SPECIFICATION GUIDANCE NOTES deleted.
14.
TABLE OF CONTENTS updated.
15
Supporting information prepared and submitted to Project
Manager.
Further action necessary:
Signed:

Contract xxx/xx
(Project Manager)

Date: _______________
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