Lightera Enhances Infrastructure Monitoring with DataSens™ DryBlock Cable Innovation
Lightera's DataSens™ DryBlock Cable: A Game-Changer in Infrastructure Monitoring
In an exciting announcement at SPIE Photonics West 2026, Lightera introduced its cutting-edge DataSens™ DryBlock Cable, designed to propel infrastructure monitoring into a new era. With the need for enhanced sensing capabilities in various industries, Lightera's latest innovation promises to simplify installations while offering superior data access, crucial for the evolving landscape of smart technologies and networked solutions.
A Seamless Blend of Innovation and Utility
The DataSens™ DryBlock Cable stands out due to its integration of advanced backscatter fiber technology within a validated outside plant (OSP) design. Lightera has created a solution tailored for business partners looking to elevate their distributed sensing capabilities without the hassle typically associated with installation.
Performance with Purpose
This revolutionary cable simplifies the deployment of high-fidelity Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) systems, utilizing established installation methods familiar to telecommunications professionals. By leveraging Lightera's proprietary DataSens™ technology, the cable offers notable advantages:
- - Enhanced Visibility: The cable produces over 10 times the Rayleigh backscatter signal compared to standard fibers, allowing for precise data collection and monitoring.
- - Extended Reach: Thanks to a lower attenuation rate, DataSens™ enables accurate sensing over vast distances, eliminating the need for complex amplification technologies.
- - Seamless Integration: Fully splice-compatible with existing G.652.D and G.657.A1 standards, ensuring that this innovative product fits seamlessly into current networks.
Transforming the Optical Landscape
Nicolai Hagelund, Industrial Sensing Sales Engineer at Lightera, expressed pride in supporting businesses that strive to redefine infrastructure potentials. He stated, “By embedding our sensing technology into the trusted DryBlock platform, we are helping engineers and network architects transform standard deployments into intelligent networks that actively monitor their own health.” This vision captures the essence of turning complex optical physics into actionable and reliable infrastructure solutions.
Field-Ready and Efficient
The cable employs a DryBlock Single Jacket Loose Tube design, which notably cuts down on cable preparation times. This design utilizes a reverse oscillating lay (ROL) technique, enabling quick and hassle-free mid-span entries, ensuring that projects progress smoothly.
Technical Highlights
Some key specifications of the DataSens™ DryBlock Cable include:
- - Durability: Designed to withstand a maximum rated cable load of 600 lbf (approximately 2700 N).
- - Handling Capacity: Minimum bend radius of 15 times the outer diameter (OD) under load, and 10 times OD without load.
- - Standards Compliance: Tested to meet ANSI/ICEA S-87-640 and Telcordia GR-20 CORE Issue 4 requirements, solidifying its reliability.
- - Scalability: Available in fiber counts of up to 72 to suit various partner requirements.
Driving Innovation Forward
The introduction of the DataSens™ DryBlock Cable targets innovators in sectors like pipeline monitoring, perimeter security, and smart city development. These industries demand precise data communication alongside robust reliability, which this product is engineered to deliver.
We encourage professionals in the optical community to visit Lightera at SPIE Photonics West 2026, Booth #4505 to delve deeper into how their innovations can redefine infrastructure monitoring. For further information about DataSens™, please explore www.lightera.com/datasens.
About Lightera
Lightera is recognized globally for its leadership in optical fiber and connectivity solutions. Leveraging extensive expertise rooted in optical science, Lightera aims to provide high-performance solutions facilitating speedy, reliable, and sustainable connections for various sectors worldwide. Positioned in Norcross, Georgia, the company extends its services across telecommunications, enterprise solutions, industrial applications, generative AI projects, data centers, advanced 5G/6G technologies, and much more. Lightera belongs to the Furukawa Electric Group, a pioneer in advancing new generations of infrastructure for a sustainable and peace-driven global community.
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