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DSS Armoured Subsea Pipeline Strain-Sensing CableOptical path for distributed sensing or subsea monitoring. Fibre type, strain coupling, protective tube and termination are selected for the sensing method.

Optical path for distributed sensing or subsea monitoring. Fibre type, strain coupling, protective tube and termination are selected for the sensing method.

Water-resistant

Reference configuration

Order designation: DSS
Rated voltage: —
Insulation: Optical fibre in metal tube
Outer sheath: Metallic armour
Core arrangement: Optical sensing elements

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Rated voltage: —
Temperature limit: —
Conductor: Optical fibre
Insulation: Fibre / tube
Outer sheath: Metallic armour
Core arrangement: Optical

Application fit

Is DSS right for your machine?

Optical path for distributed sensing or subsea monitoring. Fibre type, strain coupling, protective tube and termination are selected for the sensing method.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Designed around the specified installation; select supports, bend protection and terminations together.

Immersion & wet locations

With conditions

Depth, pressure, fluid and temperature must be specified for immersion service.

Free-hanging vertical run

With conditions

Support and allowable suspended load are determined for the actual cable construction.

Cylindrical / multi-layer drum

With conditions

Repeated bending needs separate fatigue data; a flexible construction alone does not establish a cycle rating.

Typical machinesOil & Gas CableOil and gasMarine and offshoreCondition monitoring

Construction

Layer by layer

Representative schematic; not to scale. The final core arrangement and dimensions follow the agreed drawing.

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Sensing element	Optical fibre
2	Dielectric barrier	Optical fibre in metal tube
3	Outer sheath	Metallic armour

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Mechanical

Service profile: Fixed installation with installation flexing

Optical

Optical technology: DSS

Resistance

Water exposure: Specify depth, pressure and water chemistry
Chemical compatibility: Verify against the actual fluid and temperature

Reference standards

Design reference: Order-specific design

Identification

Core identification: To the agreed construction drawing
Sheath colour: To the agreed construction drawing

Sizes

Configuration and materials

Conductor size, dimensions and electrical loading are determined for the order. No size is implied by the illustration.

Selection reference
Configuration	Rated voltage	Insulation	Outer sheath	Core arrangement
DSS	—	Optical fibre in metal tube	Metallic armour	Optical sensing elements

This reference row describes a construction, not an orderable size. Provide the required core count and cross-section with the enquiry.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

Optical sensing cableCE · LVDRoHS · REACH

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFTechnical datasheet (English)Construction and technical data XLSXSpecification data (Excel)Reference configurations and specification values

Revision: 2026-10-30
Updated: 2026-10-30

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

Not covered here? Send your drawing — an engineer replies within 2 business hours.

What information is needed for selection?

State the application, circuit arrangement, required length and termination interfaces. For electrical circuits, include supply voltage, motor current and conductor size. Also describe fluid exposure, operating temperature, installation loads and any repeated movement. These inputs define the construction and the checks needed for the quoted configuration.

Do the illustrations define the supplied dimensions?

The gallery shows representative construction and is not drawn to scale. It does not define a supplied diameter, core size, connector interface or weight. Use the agreed construction drawing and order-specific technical schedule for installation clearances, terminations and handling calculations. Unverified dimensional values are deliberately left empty.

How are immersion and chemical conditions assessed?

Identify the actual medium, pressure, temperature and exposure duration rather than relying on a general water-resistant description. Include cleaning fluids, hydrocarbons or dissolved gases where relevant. Cable ends, joints and connector seals must be assessed with the cable. A material name alone does not establish a qualified immersion system.

Does a standard reference confirm product certification?

A design reference identifies the cable family or a relevant engineering method. It does not transfer another product’s certification, pressure qualification, drinking-water approval or hazardous-area rating. Required certificates and test scope must identify the exact supplied construction and assembly. Request these requirements explicitly so they can be addressed in the quotation.

Which technical documents are available?

Reference files are provided for project screening. Final parameters and the applicable document package are confirmed during quotation.

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DSS Armoured Subsea Pipeline Strain-Sensing Cable

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