Prysmian offers the complete portfolio of installation equipment needed to
install Sirocco. The key installation products have been designed by Prysmian, in association with
equipment manufacturers. These complement the advantages offered by Sirocco to achieve simple and
rapid long length installation. The equipment is available from Prysmian and our partner companies
for purchase. It can also be temporarily rented or leased to facilitate an initial entry to the
market. It will also be possible to hire equipment with the appropriate trained resource to operate
it (an installer must attend a Sirocco installation
training
course prior to using this equipment).
The main items of equipment are:
• Sirocco Blowing Head
The Sirocco Blowing Head is designed for the installation of Sirocco Enhanced Performance
Fibre Units (EPFU) in tubes using the push-pull method. The EPFU is initially pushed by a system of
drive wheels, and is then subsequently propelled into the tube via compressed air. The Sirocco
Blowing Head is used in conjunction with a compressor and other equipment typically for
installation of Sirocco EPFU within access, campus, premise or FTTH networks.
Features and Benefits
- Enables installation of EPFU along uninterrupted sections in small diameter tubes.
- Can be used for the controlled recovery of an installed fibre unit.
- Low consumption of compressed air.
- Lightweight apparatus for ease of use.
- Safe and simple procedure.
- High reliability.
- Optimal blowing performance achieved with the sole use of Sirocco products and equipment.
- Training can be supplied by Prysmian anywhere in the world, upon request.
• Sirocco Compressors
The Sirocco Petrol Compressor is designed to deliver clean dry air for installation of
optical fibre using the blown fibre technique.
Features and Benefits
- Petrol engine driven rotary vane compressor unit.
- Pulse free treated compressed air.
- Honda GX240QX OHV Petrol Engine.
- Air cooled aftercooler reduces air temp to within 2ºC of ambient.
- 3-stage filtration system provides technically oil-free air.
- 24vdc outlet socket for supplying the blowing head.
• STILT
The patented Sirocco Tube Integrity & Length Tester (STILT) will assist
installers to ensure that the tube link is free from any air leaks and that they have an adequate
length of blown fibre unit to complete the installation. The STILT can also be used as confirmation
of a successful tube installation and ratification of length of tube installed.
• Other Installation Equipment
The installation process for Sirocco units requires the use of additional
equipment items in conjunction with the blowing head and compressor. This range of equipment
includes the Regulator, Coiler, Pan Guide, Pan Support Frame, Pan Inversion Ring, and Blowing
Beads. The full range of equipment is available from Prysmian. It is necessary for an installer to
attend a Sirocco installation training course prior to using this equipment
• Installation Kits
To support the introduction of Sirocco, the range of installation equipment
necessary to achieve product application is available in a series of starter kits. There are
currently four different starter kits available, differentiated by the type of compressor included
in the kit. Any of the starter kits will facilitate the installation of point-to-point connections
including centre blows for longer distances.
• Blowing Head Spares and Accessories
