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10,000 m full-ocean-depth neutrally buoyant optical tether15,000 PSI (10,000 m)200 kpsi OS2 / OM1Neutrally Buoyant PUR

FM011402 15,000 PSI (10,000m) Neutrally Buoyant ROV Optical TetherITU-T G.652.D / 15kPSI · 300/500 V · 10,000 m full-ocean-depth neutrally buoyant

Subsea Optical & High-Flex Optical (FM011402SMNBT / FM011402SM12 / FM011402SM36) 15,000 PSI (10 km) Neutrally Buoyant & Multifiber Subsea ROV/AUV Optical Tether (ITU-T G.652.D / 15kPSI, 300/500 V, -40 °C to +80 °C).

Water-resistant

Anti-torsion braid

Oil-resistant

Outdoor & humid

Configuration

Order designation: FM011402 4F Single-Mode OS2
Outer Ø ≈: 3.5 mm
Net weight ≈: 18 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 3.4 kN
Core / stranding: Hermetic / gel-filled optical core

All sizes (3)

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

Rated voltage: 300/500 V
Operating temp.: −40…+80 °C
Min. bend radius: 10 × OD
Core / conductor: 1–36F 200 kpsi
Outer protection: Aramid
Standard: ITU-T G.652.D

Typical values for this cable type, based on ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is FM011402 right for your machine?

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Water-blocked core matrix and hydrolysis-resistant subsea jacketing withstand continuous deepwater hydrostatic pressure.

Vertical / spreader reel

Suitable

Torque-balanced aramid or contra-helical steel armour supports vertical winch deployment without hockling.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Marine-grade outer sheath and armour package resist LARS sheave abrasion, UV exposure and salt-spray corrosion.

Trailing & towing

Suitable

High tensile breaking strength supports underwater towing, ROV excursion and seabed plough/trencher duty.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Subsea umbilical and tow construction is not intended for high-cycle indoor factory drag chains.

Use Drag-Chain Servo Cable

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableWork-Class & Observation ROV SystemsOffshore Wind & Subsea Power GridsOceanographic, Sonar & Seismic SurveyCommercial Diving & Subsea Intervention

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: FM011402 (ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth) featuring semi-rigid center strength core, 200 kpsi high-modulus fibers (6×os2) and heavy-duty / buoyant pur jacket (ø4.6 mm) (4-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Semi-Rigid Center Strength Core	Central dielectric anti-buckling rod stabilizing multi-fiber lay-up at 15,000 psi
2	200 kpsi High-Modulus Fibers (6×OS2)	9.3/125/245/900 µm OS2 single-mode fibers (≤0.40/0.30 dB/km @ 1310/1550 nm)
3	Water-Blocked Core & Synthetic Braid	Water-blocked interstices + synthetic fiber strength member (200–300 lbs MBL)
4	Heavy-Duty / Buoyant PUR Jacket (Ø4.6 mm)	Abrasion-resistant heavy-duty polyurethane or neutrally buoyant foamed jacket

FM011402 — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth with semi-rigid center strength core and heavy-duty / buoyant pur jacket (ø4.6 mm)

FM011402 — Custom Drum Length & Termination Kit

Available in custom continuous subsea/wellbore drum lengths or pre-terminated assemblies

FM011402 — Routine & Hydrostatic Test Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, resistance & pressure/dimensional report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 300/500 V (ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth)
Core / conductor construction: Semi-Rigid Center Strength Core — Central dielectric anti-buckling rod stabilizing multi-fiber lay-up at 15,000 psi
Primary dielectric / buffering: 200 kpsi High-Modulus Fibers (6×OS2) — 9.3/125/245/900 µm OS2 single-mode fibers (≤0.40/0.30 dB/km @ 1310/1550 nm)

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+80 °C (subsea, marine & submersible duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Heavy-Duty / Buoyant PUR Jacket (Ø4.6 mm) — Abrasion-resistant heavy-duty polyurethane or neutrally buoyant foamed jacket
Minimum bending radius: 10 × OD
Hydrostatic, tensile & crush duty: Water-Blocked Core & Synthetic Braid — Water-blocked interstices + synthetic fiber strength member (200–300 lbs MBL)

Resistance

Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking: Engineered for continuous submersion and hydrostatic integrity per ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth
Seawater, oil & chemical resistance: Resistant to seawater hydrolysis, hydraulic oils and abrasion per ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60332 / ISO 13628-5 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: FM011402
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked yellow outer finish (Aramid + Buoyant PUR)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard FM011402 subsea & marine configurations

Manufactured to ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth for subsea, offshore, deep-well and marine applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Tensile rating kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
FM011402 Construction Schedule (−40…+80 °C)
FM011402 4F Single-Mode OS2	4 × G.652.D / G.657.A2 SM (200 kpsi)	Hermetic / gel-filled optical core	3.5	18	3.4	35
FM011402 12F Single-Mode OS2	12 × G.652.D / G.657.A2 SM (200 kpsi)	Hermetic / gel-filled optical core	9.8	145	18.0	98
FM011402 24F Armoured Subsea	24 × G.652.D SM + Strength Armour	Subsea pressure-resistant optical unit	17.0	580	95.0	255

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Custom core cross-sections, pair/fibre counts, armour grades and factory drum lengths available per ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
4 × G.652.D / G.657.A2 SM (200 kpsi)	0.35	≤0.35 dB/km @ 1310 nm	−40…+80 °C
12 × G.652.D / G.657.A2 SM (200 kpsi)	0.22	≤0.22 dB/km @ 1550 nm	−40…+80 °C
24 × G.652.D SM + Strength Armour	0.20	≤0.20 dB/km @ 1550 nm	−40…+80 °C

Every production length undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, high-voltage dielectric or OTDR continuity and dimensional verification.

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
Routine tests
Conductor resistance, continuity & dimensional verification (ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 300/500 V rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, water-blocking & mechanical endurance qualification (ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth)	Verified submersion integrity, tensile load and thermal stability across −40…+80 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

ITU-T G.652.D / 15kPSI CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Factory Test CertificateCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

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

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX FM011402 ITU-T G.652.D / 15kPSI 300/500 V CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums or steel subsea reels
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m or custom continuous subsea/wellbore lengths
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom builds)
Lead time: 2–5 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFFM011402 15,000 PSI (10,000m) Neutrally Buoyant ROV Optical Tether – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXFM011402 spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-25
Updated: 2026-10-25

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define FM011402 (FM011402 15,000 PSI (10,000m) Neutrally Buoyant ROV Optical Tether)?

FM011402 (FM011402 15,000 PSI (10,000m) Neutrally Buoyant ROV Optical Tether) is manufactured in accordance with ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth for 300/500 V service over -40 °C to +80 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises semi-rigid center strength core, 200 kpsi high-modulus fibers (6×os2) and heavy-duty / buoyant pur jacket (ø4.6 mm).

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for FM011402?

The minimum bending radius for FM011402 is 10 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 °C to +80 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in subsea, marine and submersible service.

How are the concentric layers of FM011402 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Semi-Rigid Center Strength Core — Central dielectric anti-buckling rod stabilizing multi-fiber lay-up at 15,000 psi; (02) 200 kpsi High-Modulus Fibers (6×OS2) — 9.3/125/245/900 µm OS2 single-mode fibers (≤0.40/0.30 dB/km @ 1310/1550 nm); (03) Water-Blocked Core & Synthetic Braid — Water-blocked interstices + synthetic fiber strength member (200–300 lbs MBL); (04) Heavy-Duty / Buoyant PUR Jacket (Ø4.6 mm) — Abrasion-resistant heavy-duty polyurethane or neutrally buoyant foamed jacket.

What factory test certificates are supplied with FM011402?

Every production drum of FM011402 undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per ITU-T G.652.D 200 kpsi / 15,000 PSI Full-Ocean-Depth, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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