OPGW General Data Sheet

Short Name: 59AY101ACS(27)-2C

Full Designation: LLK-ES 2C 59AY101ACS(27) 48FSLES
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Legend Standards
1. 27% Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) ASTM B415
2. Stainless Steel Loose Tube (SSLT) ASTM A240
3. 6201-T81 Aluminum Alloy (AY) ASTM B398

CONSTRUCTION Diameter
Cable Layer Materials Quantities (inches) (mm)
Center AY 1 0.1291 3.28
1st AY/SSLT 4/2 0.1291 3.28
2nd ACS(27) 12 0.1291 3.28
3rd - - - -
4th - - - -

SPECIFICATIONS Geometrical Customary Metric

Overall Cable Diameter 0.646 in 16.4 mm
27% Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Cross-Sect. Area 0.1572 in2 101.4 mm2
6201-T81 Aluminum Alloy (AY) Cross-Sectional Area 0.07 in2 42.2 mm2
Total Cross-Sectional Area 0.22 in2 143.6 mm2
Mechanical
Rated Breaking Strength (w/o SSLTs) (10% de-rating) 24,621 lb 109.5 kN
Unit Weight 0.517 lb/ft 0.769 kg/m
Composite Material Modulus of Elasticity 17,280 ksi 119.1 kN kgf/mm2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 9.01E-06 1/°F 1.62E-05 1/°C
Lay Direction of Outer Layer Left -
Electrical
DC Resistance at 20°C 0.5739 Ω/mile 0.3566 Ω/km
Rated Short Circuit Current (0.5 sec) 17.2 kA -
Rated Fault Current 148.7 (kA)2 s -
(40°C ambient initial/200°C max. final)
Optical Fiber Count, Actual (Maximum) 48 (72) -
Fiber Specifications or Data Sheets SMF-28e® -
Max. Individual Attenuation, dB/km @ 1310 nm/1550 nm 0.35/0.25 -
Calculated Minimum Fiber Strain Margin (% RBS) 95% -
Handling (See also "Installation Guidelines")
Min. Bending Radius (no load) 8 in 205 mm
Min. Bending Radius (with load) 10 in 246 mm
Standard Sheave Dia. (20% RBS) 19 in 483 mm
Sag and Tension Sag10 Chart No. 1-1427 -
FIBER COLORS 12 colors per EIA/TIA 598. Black ring banding used when more than 12 fibers per tube.
Designed By Mir Checked By
The above values are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances and to change without notice. AEP

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 OPGW Reel & Handling Data
Short Name: 59AY101ACS(27)-2C
Full Designation: LLK-ES 2C 59AY101ACS(27) 48FSLES

CONSTRUCTION Diameter
Cable Layer Materials Quantities (inches) (mm)
Center AY 1 0.1291 3.28
1st AY/SSLT 4/2 0.1291 3.28
2nd ACS(27) 12 0.1291 3.28
3rd - - - -
4th - - - -

Cable Diameter: 0.646 in 16.4 mm Cable Unit Weight: 0.517 lb/ft 0.769 kg/m

Cable RBS: 24,621 lb 109.5 kN Max. Stringing Tension: 4,924 lb 21.9 kN

BRUGG CABLE STANDARD REEL INFORMATION

Brugg Designation NRW2-58.32.28 NRW2-66.36.36 NRW2-72.36.36
Dimension Inches Centimeters Inches Centimeters Inches Centimeters
Flange Diameter (A) 58.0 147.3 66.0 167.6 72.0 182.9
Drum Diameter (B) 28.0 71.1 36.0 91.4 36.0 91.4
Overall Width (C) 39.5 100.3 43.5 110.5 43.5 110.5
Inside Traverse (D) 32.0 81.3 36.0 91.4 36.0 91.4
Arbor Hole Diameter (H) 3.13 7.94 3.13 7.94 3.13 7.94
Dimension Feet Meters Feet Meters Feet Meters
Max. Cable Length 10,563 3,220 13,546 4,129 15,481 4,719
Dimension Lb. kg Lb. kg Lb. kg
Max. Gross Weight 7,041 3,193 7,561 3,429 8,606 3,903
Max. Net Weight 6,500 2,948 7,000 3,175 8,000 3,628
Tare Weight 320 145 340 154 385 175

Remarks: C
1. Reel wrap is standard for Brugg Cable reels. Wood lagging upon request only. H
2. Special reel sizes, types, and longer lengths may be available. A B
Please contact Brugg for more information.
3. Steel reels are to be returned to Brugg. To arrange for pick-up,
please call Brugg at (706) 235-8755. We do NOT require reel deposits! D

HANDLING INFORMATION (See also Brugg Cable "Installation Guidelines.")

Minimum Bending Radii Complete Cable SSLT's Only
Minimum Bending Radius (no load) 8 in 205 mm 3.1 in 75 mm
Minimum Bending Radius (under tension) 10 in 246 mm N/A N/A

Sheave and Bullwheel Diameters "Easy" Pulls "Challenging" Pulls

Minimum Sheave Dia., pulling at 4% RBS (1000 lb.) 8 in 203 mm 13 in 330 mm
Minimum Sheave Dia., pulling at 10% RBS (2500 lb.) 12 in 305 mm 13 in 330 mm
Minimum Sheave Dia., pulling at 16% RBS (4000 lb.) 19 in 483 mm 19 in 483 mm
Minimum Bullwheel Diameter 32 in 820 mm N/A N/A
• "Easy" Pulls Have ALL of These Characteristics: Flat terrain, pull length < 14,500 ft (4425 m), and all angles < 60°
• "Challenging" Pulls Have One or More of These: Rough terrain, pull length > 14,500 ft (4425 m), or angle(s) > 60°
The above values are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances and to change without notice. AEP

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 OPGW Accessory Data
Short Name: 59AY101ACS(27)-2C
Full Designation: LLK-ES 2C 59AY101ACS(27) 48FSLES

CONSTRUCTION Diameter
Cable Layer Materials Quantities (inches) (mm)
Center AY 1 0.1291 3.28
1st AY/SSLT 4/2 0.1291 3.28
2nd ACS(27) 12 0.1291 3.28
3rd - - - -
4th - - - -

Cable RBS: 24,621 lb 109.5 kN Diameter: 0.646 in. 16.4 mm

ACCESSORIES Deadends Tyco (Dulmison) PLP

Formed Wire Deadend Assuming 4/0 AAC ground ODE 2SL1-1590-GH5 2890005C4
Maximum rated holding strength 30,000 lb 25,000 lb
Extension link 11EL12-30 suffix 'E2'
Anchor shackle 11AS-30L suffix 'S2'
Page reference 9-10 75
U-Bolt/Wedge Dead-end N/A 2801315
Maximum rated strength - 25,000 lb
Page reference - 66, 67
Bolted-Type Dead-end OBDE-B-3-646-G N/A
Tangents Standard Limitations Tyco (Dulmison) PLP
Helical Suspension Unit Angles ≤ 30° FOHSU 2445 4300117
Double Helical Susp. Unit Angles ≤ 60° DFOHSU 2445 4300217
Trunnion Mount Support Unit Angles ≤ 30° FOHSS 2445 Consult PLP
Page reference 7-18 70
Cushion Clamp N/A 4700110
Vibration Dampers Tyco (Dulmison) PLP
Spiral Vibration Damper (SVD) SVD 1432 5050106
Page reference 7-22 102
Stockbridge-type Damper DB05-15SH Consult PLP
Page reference 7-18 -
Downlead and Grounding Clamps Tyco (Dulmison) PLP
Basic Downlead Clamp AFODLC 1640 8003269
Downlead Clamp for Lattice Tower TAFODLC 1640 8003269LTC1
Downlead Clamp for Lattice Tower, Extended TAFODLCX 1640 Same as above
Page reference 10-6 100
Grounding/Bonding Clamp (for 4/0 AWG 19 str AAC) GC-H-5 N/A
Page reference 10-11 -
Splice Enclosures Tyco (Dulmison) PLP
Splice Enclosure Guardian series Coyote series
Page reference Brochure 76, 77, 78

CATALOG REFERENCES
• Dulmison 'Ready Reference Guide' (5/01 ed.)
• PLP 'Communications Product Catalog • July 2001'

The above information is provided for reference only and is subject to change without notice. AEP

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