AccuRibbon® LXE Cable

Features And Benefits

Compact and easy-to-install cable offers excellent tensile strength and crush performance
High strength-to-cable weight ratio helps simplify installation
Easy mid-span cable access and entry promotes craft productivity
AccuRibbon fiber units provide maximum fiber density plus the benefits of mass fusion splicing
Dielectric and metallic sheath options support lashed aerial, underground and duct installations
Meets Telcordia GR-20 Standards
Available with Lightera application-specific fibers including AllWave® Zero Water Peak (ZWP) and AllWave+ Single- Mode, TrueWave® RS Low Water Peak (LWP) Single-Mode and Multimode Fibers

Product Description

When reliability counts, you can count on AccuRibbon® LXE Fiber Optic Cable. Specifically designed for the loop distribution market, the LXE cable simplifies mid-span cable access and entry while maximizing fiber density where space is at a premium. Available in both Dielectric (LXE-DE) and Metallic (LXE-ME) sheath options, the AccuRibbon LXE Cable offers excellent optical, mechanical and environmental performance in a compact and easy-to-install design.

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AccuRibbon® LXE Fiber Optic Cable

Why the AccuRibbon LXE Cable?

The AccuRibbon LXE Fiber Optic Cable offers a robust, yet compact and easy-to-install cable that helps protect your network in harsh outside plant (OSP) environments. With two design options from which to choose, there’s an LXE cable that’s right for your application.

The small size and high strength-to-weight ratio of the AccuRibbon LXE Cable helps simplify installation, especially in limited duct space. The durable PE outer jacket allows faster deployment (through a lower coefficient of friction) and optimum cable core protection in hostile environments.

AccuRibbon fiber units support the use of mass fusion splicing to streamline fiber termination, and the inherent high fiber density of these units also helps to maximize the number of fibers that can be deployed in available duct space. The LXE Cable also helps promote craft productivity by enabling easy mid-span fiber access without damaging the cable’s strength members, helping to maintain a 600-pound (2700 N) tensile strength rating. For the metallic version, this capability also helps maintain electrical continuity.

The AccuRibbon LXE Cable is a prime cabling solution for installations where duct space is at a premium and high fiber counts are needed. It is an excellent choice for distribution, access, metro and long haul applications, and for lashed aerial, buried and underground (direct or duct) installation environments.

Specifications

Specifications
Sheath	D	D	D	D	D	M	M	M	M	M
Fiber Count	12-48	60-144	156-216	264-576	720-864	12-48	60-144	156-216	264-576	720-864
Outer Diameter – in. (mm)	0.51 (132.6)	0.55 (13.9)	0.65 (16.5)	0.78 (19.8)	0.95 (24.1)	0.51 (13.0)	0.61 (15.5)	0.71 (18.0)	0.84 (21.4)	1.05 (26.6)
Weight – lb/kft (kgm/km)	105 (156)	124 (185)	162 (241)	211 (314)	303 (451)	116 (173)	152 (226)	193 (287)	314 (467)	390 (581)
Note	D = Dielectric Sheath* M = Metallic Sheath*

Performance Standard

Performance Standard
The AccuRibbon LXE Cable is tested and meets all or portions of applicable ANSI/ICEA S-87-640 and Telcordia GR-20-CORE Issue 4 requirements.

Handling

Handling
Sheath	Dielectric Sheath*	Dielectric Sheath*	Metallic Sheath*	Metallic Sheath*
Fiber Count	12-240	264-864	12-240	264-864
Minimum Bend Radius, With Load	20 X OD**		20 X OD
Minimum Bend Radius, With No Load	10 X OD	20 X OD	10 X OD	20 X OD
Minimum Bend Radius, Storage Coils	10 X OD+	20 X OD	10 X OD+	20 X OD
Maximum Rated Cable Load (MRCL)	600 lbf (2700 N)	600 lbf (2700 N)	600 lbf (2700 N)	600 lbf (2700 N)
Maximum Long Term Load	180 lbf (800 N)	180 lbf (800 N)	180 lbf (800 N)	180 lbf (800 N)
Note	Dielectric Cables feature 4 rods. Metallic cables feature 2 rods. See Lightera Installation Procedure 042 for sheath preparation and coiling instructions. * OD = Outer Diameter of Cable + Minimum of 9 in. (23 cm)

Temperature

Temperature
Installation	-22 °F to 140 °F (-30 °C to 60 °C)
Operation	-40 °F to 158 °F (-40 °C to 70 °C)
Storage	-40 °F to 167 °F (-40 °C to 75 °C)

Fiber Type²

Fiber Type²
Single-Mode Fiber	Fiber (S1)	Fiber (S2)	Fiber (SF)	Fiber Standards	Wavelengths (nm)	*Typical Attenuation (dB/km)**	Maximum Cable on Reel Attenuation (dB/km)
AllWave® ZWP Fiber	3	B	E	G.652.D	1310/1385/1550	–	0.35/0.31/0.25
AllWave+ ZWP Fiber	3	C	E	G.652.D/G.657.A1	1310/1385/1550	–	0.35/0.31/0.25
AllWave FLEX ZWP Fiber	5	B	E	G.652.D/G.657.A1	1310/1385/1550	–	0.35/0.31/0.25
AllWave One Fiber	3	F	E	G.652.D/G.657.A1	1310/1385/1550	0.33/0.31/0.19	0.35/0.31/0.22
TrueWave® RS LWP Fiber	6	2	6	G.655.C&D	1550	0.21	0.25
TeraWave Fiber	6	2	R	G.654.B	1550	0.20	0.25
Multimode Fiber	Fiber (S1)	Fiber (S2)	Fiber (SF)	Fiber Standards	Wavelengths (nm)	*Typical Attenuation (dB/km)**	Maximum Cable on Reel Attenuation (dB/km)
62.5 µm Fiber	R	U	9	OM1 62.5 µm	850/1300	–	3.4/1.0
LaserWave® FLEX 300 Fiber	L	F	2	OM3 50 µm	850/1300	–	2.4/0.7
LaserWave FLEX 550 Fiber	L	H	2	OM4 50 µm	850/1300	–	2.4/0.7

AccuRibbon LXE Central Core Ribbon Cable Ordering Information

AccuRibbon LXE Central Core Ribbon Cable Ordering Information
Example	AT-3BE83GX-NNN¹ (Dielectric) AT-3BE8GSX-NNN¹ (Metallic)
Part Number	AT- S1 S2 SF S3 S4 S5 S6 – NNN
S1	Fiber Selection. See S1 in Fiber Type table above
S2	Fiber Transmission Performance. See S2 in Fiber Type table above
SF	Fiber Type². See SF in Fiber Type table above
S3	Sheath Construction. 8 = All Central Core Products
S4	Central Core Design G = 12 Fiber Gel-Filled AccuRibbon LXE (≤ 216 fibers) R = 24 Fibers Gel-Filled AccuRibbon LXE (≥ 264 fibers)
S5	Sheath Design. 3 = All-Dielectric AccuRibbon S = Armored AccuRibbon
S6	Central Core Oversheath X = No Oversheath
NNN	Fiber Count = 012 to 864 (Dielectric & Metallic)
Note	¹ Part Number shown is for a AccuRibbon LXE Cable with standard AllWave ZWP attenuation and standard cable print. Maximum AllWave ZWP attenuation: 0.35/0.31/0.27/0.25/0.27 dB/km @ 1310/1385/1490/1550/1625 nm Standard Print, example for AccuRibbon LXE Cable: LIGHTERA OPTICAL CABLE AT-3BE83GX-NNN [MM-YY] (UL) US TYPE OFNR [HANDSET SYMBOL] [NNN] F [SERIAL #] ² Contact Lightera Order Management for information on other cable variations, including additional fiber types, attenuation, and custom cable print ³ Contact your Lightera Customer Care Representative on the positioning of ribbon requirements if TeraWave Fiber is being ordered. For more information regarding typical attenuation as well as attenuation parameters on Link Design Value (LDV) (Maximum end-to-end attenuation over a concatenated span), please see Lightera Application Note AN-111 which can be downloaded at www.lightera.com or contact your Lightera representative.