ADSS cable shall not be attached to HV switchyard landing structures in substations. It is used by electrical utility companies as a communications medium, installed along existing overhead transmission. ADSS, short for All Dielectric Self-Supporting fiber optic cable, is a specialized aerial cable engineered to two non-negotiable requirements: All Dielectric: No metallic materials (e., steel wires, copper conductors) in its construction. Designed with excellent tensile and crush performance that impervious to ice, wind, moisture, corrosion. ADSS optical cables should not be used for main line transmission lines of 220kV and above. For the completed transmission lines of 220kV and below, especially the communication between regional substations, ADSS fiber optical cable can be considered. Engineers should first consider the reliability. ADSS isn't new, but its combination of dielectric safety, structural strength, and environmental toughness keeps it relevant — from smart-grid fiber networks to long-haul telecom backbones.
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