Decoding BELL Product Codes - Superior Essex

TECHNICAL GUIDELINEJune 11, 2014TG13 Rev.3Decoding Bell Product CodesFor OSP Exchange CablesBell Exchange Cables are identified by an alphanumeric code. Each position identifies a cablecharacteristic. The following “key” will help you determine proper products for your customer.Typically the pair count is noted immediately after the cable code. This information is based on ICEAPublication P-61-694 and Bellcore SR-3253, Issue 1. When known, discontinued (obsolete) codesare included for historical reference. If in doubt, always ask for a product specification and supply aSuperior Essex catalog page of the product being quoted.Example Product Code: ANMW-UM 600A Product family or designN Insulation typeM Copper conductor sizeW Shield/Jacket typeUM Additional outer protection - applied over the basic cable600 Number of pairsFirst Position DesignationsProduct Family or DesignObsolete DesignationsA Filled PIC, Riser PIC A Pulp AircoreB Aircore PIC C Pulp Insulated MUPC High Potential Filled PIC G 80°C filling compound (AT&T manufactured between 1993 and 1994)D Ductpic or SteampethK Internally Screened coreL Low Capacitance CableM Low Capacitance Cable with Internal ScreenN PIC Limited color codeQ BroadbandT Terminating Cable (TIP) Tinned Copper conductorsSecond Position DesignationsInsulation TypeObsolete DesignationsB Polyolefin- PVC F Foam-Skin design with 65°C filling compoundC Foam-Skin Insulation - Aircore G Solid Polyolefin design with 65°C filling compoundE Foam- Aircore J Solid Polyolefin design with petroleum jelly filling compoundH Solid Polyolefin Insulation - Aircore (19 and 22 AWG) L Foam-Skin design with petroleum jelly filling compoundK Solid Polyolefin Insulation - Aircore (24 and 26 AWG)M Solid Insulation with 80°C filling compoundN Foam-Skin Insulation with 80°C filling compoundR Expanded Polyolefin/PVC SkinCommunications 800.551.8948 | Energy 800.249.0014 | SuperiorEssex.comPage 1 of 2

TECHNICAL GUIDELINEJune 11, 2014TG13 Rev.3Third Position DesignationsCopper Conductor SizeObsolete DesignationsA 22 AWG C 17 AWG AluminumB 19 AWG D 20 AWG AluminumH 16 AWG F 22 AWG AluminumM 24 AWG J 13 AWG CopperT 26 AWG K 24 AWG AluminumW 28 AWG R 25 AWG CopperFourth Position DesignationsShield/Jacket TypeObsolete DesignationsA ALPETH Bare Aluminum Shield B STEAMPETH Double JacketB CUPETH Copper Shield E Lead Shield, Poly JacketC ALPETH Coated Aluminum Shield F LEPETH, Poly JacketD ASP Coated Metallic Tapes J TOLPETH JG PAP Aluminum Shield, Double Jacket K TOLPETH KH PASP Aluminum and Steel Shields, Double Jacket L Lead ShieldQ Gopher Resistant Copper Shield N STALVYNM ALVYN Coated Aluminum, PVC Jacket R ARPETHP Reinforced Self-Support Figure 8, Aluminum and Steel Shields T ARPAPS Self-Support Figure 8, Aluminum Shield U ARPASPN Bonded ASP Aluminum and Steel Shields, MDPE JacketW Filled ASP Aluminum and Steel Shields, LLDPE JacketY Filled Bonded ASP Aluminum and Steel Shields, LLDPE JacketZ Aircore Bonded ASP Aluminum and Steel Shields, LLDPE JacketAdditional DesignationsOuter ProtectionObsolete DesignationsUM Unsoldered Mechanical Protection AT Aerial Tape ArmorSA Submarine, Single Wire Armor BT Burial Tape ArmorDA Submarine, Double Wire Armor MP Gopher ProtectionLA Light Wire ArmorGT Gopher ArmorMG Modified Gopher ArmorJP JuteCP Corrosion ProtectionMT Modified Tape ArmorTP ThermoplasticGTP Gopher and ThermoplasticTCP Thermoplastic CopperRP Rubber ProtectionLJ Light Wire Armor, JacketedSJ Single Wire Armor, JacketedDJ Double Wire Armor, JacketedCommunications 800.551.8948 | Energy 800.249.0014 | SuperiorEssex.comPage 2 of 2