CommScope FDH 3000, User Manual

Page 1: ...Mini FDH 3000 Indoor Outdoor Cabinet User Manual 24207 A www commscope com 1713535 Rev E ADCP 96 167 Issue 5 July 2016 OmniReach ...

Page 2: ...a loss of use or loss of profits and CommScope Inc further disclaims any and all liability for indirect incidental special consequential or other similar damages This disclaimer of liability applies to all products publications and services during and after the warranty period This publication may be verified at any time by contacting CommScope s Technical Assistance Center at 1 800 830 5056 or by...

Page 3: ... THE CABINET ON A WALL 17 4 1 General Recommendations for Wall Mounting the Cabinet 17 4 2 Wood Framed Wall Mounting Procedure 17 4 3 Masonry Wall Mounting Procedure 19 4 4 Grounding Wire Connection To Cabinet 21 5 INSTALLING FEEDER CABLES THAT REQUIRE SPLICING 23 5 1 Feeder Cable Installation 23 5 2 Grounding Feeder Cables with Metallic Members 26 5 3 Routing and Preparing the Feeder Cable Subuni...

Page 4: ...BLING SUBSCRIBER SERVICE 62 10 CROSS CONNECTING DISTRIBUTION PORTS 65 11 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 69 11 1 Painting 69 11 2 Distribution Adapter Pack Replacement 69 11 3 Splitter Compartment Adapter Replacement 71 11 4 Replacing a Damaged Connector 72 11 5 Door Gasket Replacement 73 11 6 Door Replacement 73 11 7 Screen Vent Service 75 12 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 76 ...

Page 5: ...ersons or equipment An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what may happen if the hazard is not avoided The admonishments in the form of Dangers Warnings and Cautions must be followed at all times These warnings are flagged by use of the triangular alert icon seen below and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence GENERAL S...

Page 6: ...sume the laser power is turned off or that the fiber is disconnected at the other end Danger Use adequate lifting equipment when moving or installing Fiber Distribution Hub cabinets Verify that the maximum lift weight rating of the equipment is sufficient to handle the weight of the cabinet Danger Do not stand under a Fiber Distribution Hub cabinet as it is being hoisted into position for mounting...

Page 7: ...nfigured in three versions including an all splice version an all MPO connector version and a combination splice MPO connector version Each cabinet type can provide up to 72 optical port terminations The all splice version of the cabinet shown in Figure 1 is equipped with universal splice trays for splicing the feeder and distribution cables Depending on the number of terminations one feeder splic...

Page 8: ...es Figure 2 All MPO Connector Version of the Mini FDH 3000 The combination splice MPO connector version of the cabinet shown in Figure 3 is equipped with one universal splice tray for splicing the feeder cable and MPO connectors and adapters for terminating the distribution cables Depending on the options selected and the number of terminations up to nine 8 fiber or six 12 fiber female MPO connect...

Page 9: ...s The adapter packs provide mounting spaces for up to 72 bulkhead adapters The cabinet may be configured with SC APC connectors adapters Storage Panel Provides a temporary parking lot for unused splitter output fibers Each splitter module comes with a connector pack that mounts in the storage panel Note The 8 fiber MPO connector consists of a 12 fiber female connector that does not have active fib...

Page 10: ...ays 1 6 Provide a means for splicing distribution cable fibers to the distribution port fibers Each rectangular universal splice tray accommodates both stranded and ribbon cable splices and can hold twelve stranded fiber splices or one mass fusion ribbon splice 12 fibers All MPO Connector Cabinet Feeder MPO Connector Adapter Provides a means for connecting a pre terminated feeder cable terminated ...

Page 11: ...front door that provides full access to the optical components The cabinet door is equipped with stainless steel hinges a door catch that prevents accidental closing and two tamper resistant door keepers that may be fitted with padlocks Access to the cabinet requires a 216B key tool accessory to release the door keeper screws A screen vent allows any moisture that may accumulate within the cabinet...

Page 12: ...aximum insertion loss at test band pass 1 x 2 1 x 4 1 x 8 1 x 16 1 x 32 1 x 64 2 x 16 2 x 32 Note Specification includes the signal loss from the input and output connectors 4 3 with APC 7 8 dB with APC 10 9 dB with APC 14 1 dB with APC 17 3 dB with APC 21 dB with APC 14 7 dB with APC 18 with APC Table 1 Mini FDH 3000 Cabinet Specifications continued PARAMETER SPECIFICATION ...

Page 13: ... CommScope Inc Figure 4 Mini FDH 3000 Indoor Outdoor Cabinet Dimensions 24212 B 13 IN 33 0 CM 19 0 IN 48 3 CM 17 0 IN 43 2 CM FRONT VIEW 7 87 IN 19 98 CM TOP VIEW 6 63 IN 16 8 CM SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW 155º REF 25 46 IN 64 67 CM 11 21 IN 28 47 CM ...

Page 14: ...d must be stripped back and the fibers routed to the distribution splice trays for splicing Cables that are terminated with MPO connectors must be routed to the MPO bulkhead adapter panel and connected to the appropriate distribution MPO adapters Use only cables that are specifically rated indoor versus outdoor for the application Splitter Installation The splitter modules must be ordered separate...

Page 15: ...ng the cables Verify that the specified parts are received Table 2 Cabinet Installation Hardware ITEM QUANTITY Cabinet mounting bracket 1 Cable clamp assembly consists of two 6 32 x 1 375 screws two yokes and one cover plate 2 all splice cabinets 1 splice MPO cabinets Grommet 0 3 ID 2 all splice cabinets 1 splice MPO cabinets Grommet 0 4 ID 2 all splice cabinets 1 splice MPO cabinets Grommet 0 5 I...

Page 16: ...easure Pen or marker Lifting equipment for hoisting the cabinet into position for mounting External grounding system with 6 copper wire per local requirements Wire cutter Torque wrench with flat screwdriver bit 2 Phillips screwdriver splicing cabinets only 3 8 inch nut driver for securing cable strength member Splicing equipment for splicing feeder and distribution cables splicing cabinets only OS...

Page 17: ...i FDH 3000 Indoor Outdoor Cabinet may be assembled mounted and installed by one trained craftsperson 2 8 Cabinet Mounting The next two sections provide instructions for the mounting the cabinet on either a utility pole or a wall Use whichever procedure is appropriate for the installation ...

Page 18: ...d any other grounding requirements Typically a 6 AWG solid copper wire is used for the ground wire 3 2 Pole Mounting Procedure Use the following procedure to mount the cabinet on a wooden utility pole 1 Obtain the following fasteners and tools 3 8 inch x 2 inch lag screw suitable for exterior application 2 Drill 9 32 inch drill bit 1 2 inch drill bit optional depending on pole condition 9 16 inch ...

Page 19: ... is recommended that in addition to the lag screws a 1 2 inch threaded rod or through bolt be used to secure the mounting bracket to the pole Refer to Figure 7 for the recommended installation procedure 24219 B FASTENERS USED TO SECURE BRACKET TO WOODEN UTILITY POLE MOUNTING BRACKET 3 8 INCH X 2 INCH LAG SCREW 2 WOODEN UTILITY POLE NOTE TOP OF MOUNTING BRACKET MUST BE AT LEAST 65 INCHES ABOVE THE ...

Page 20: ...its into the slotted tab at the bottom of the cabinet 7 Tighten the partially installed cap screw at the bottom of the cabinet using the 216B key tool Danger Do not stand directly under the cabinet as it is being hoisted into position for mounting A failure of the lifting equipment could result in serious personal injury Note A cup washer is included with the cap screw to provide tamper resistance...

Page 21: ...nted Bracket 3 3 Grounding Wire Connection To Cabinet Use the following procedure to connect the grounding wire to the cabinet 1 Locate the cabinet grounding lug which is mounted on the underside of the cabinet as shown in Figure 9 24222 A WELDED BRACKET CAP SCREW WITH CUP WASHER MOUNTING BRACKET ...

Page 22: ... lbs force inches 3 8 to 4 1 Nm of torque 4 Route the free end of the grounding wire to an approved earth ground source 5 Cut the grounding wire to length and connect it to the earth ground source as specified by local code or practice Warning Failure to properly tighten the screw on the grounding lug could result in improper grounding of the cabinet and result in performance or safety issues TIGH...

Page 23: ...for the ground wire 4 2 Wood Framed Wall Mounting Procedure Use the following procedure to mount the cabinet on a wood framed wall 1 Mount a plywood backer not provided on the wall in the location where the cabinet will be mounted as shown in Figure 10 Use whatever tools and fasteners are required to firmly secure the backer to at least two minimum of the wall s interior 2x4 studs 2 Obtain the fol...

Page 24: ...its into the two slots at the top of the mounting bracket The partially installed cap screw at the bottom of the mounting bracket fits into the slotted tab at the bottom of the cabinet 8 Securely tighten the partially installed cap screw at the bottom of the cabinet using the 216B key tool Danger Do not stand directly under the cabinet as it is being hoisted into position for mounting A failure of...

Page 25: ... inch hex head capscrew 2 3 8 inch flat washer 2 3 8 inch lock washer 2 Drill 5 8 inch masonry drill bit check hole size with concrete anchor manufacturer 9 16 inch wrench 216B key tool accessory Warning Use appropriate lifting equipment when moving or installing the cabinet Do not stand under the cabinet as it is being hoisted into position for installation A failure of the lifting equipment coul...

Page 26: ... hoist the cabinet into position for attachment to the mounting bracket 6 Hang the cabinet from the installed mounting bracket The welded bracket on the back of the cabinet see Figure 11 fits into the two slots at the top of the mounting bracket The partially installed cap screw at the bottom of the mounting bracket fits into the slotted tab at the bottom of the cabinet Note Locate the mounting an...

Page 27: ...ion To Cabinet 2 Obtain a length of 6 AWG copper wire for use as a grounding wire 3 Insert one end of the grounding wire into the cabinet grounding lug Tighten the grounding lug set screw to 34 to 36 lbs force inches 3 8 to 4 1 Nm of torque 4 Route the free end of the grounding wire to an approved earth ground source 5 Cut the grounding wire to length and connect it to the earth ground source as s...

Page 28: ... 167 Issue 5 July 2016 Page 22 2016 CommScope Inc Warning Failure to properly tighten the screw on the grounding lug could result in improper grounding of the cabinet and result in performance or safety issues ...

Page 29: ...ts should be installed subject to local practice to protect the exposed optical fibers Grounding kits should be installed on cables with metallic elements From the clamping point the optical fibers are routed to a splice tray for splicing to the splitter input fibers Use the following procedure to install the feeder cable 1 Locate the compression fitting on the bottom of the cabinet that is specif...

Page 30: ...grommet on the cable as shown in Figure 15 Leave 7 8 inches 1 8 inch of the cable sheath showing above the grommet Figure 15 Feeder Cable Clamp Installation 11 If the feeder cable is an OSP cable or an IFC cable with a central strength member install a hose clamp shipped with loose parts over the end of the cable as shown in Figure 16 Note A breakout kit is recommended when installing OSP ribbon c...

Page 31: ... sheath or yellow synthetic fiber yarn Figure 17 Strength Member Clamp Installation 16 If installing cable with a single element strength member a place the strength member alongside the mounting bracket stud and cut the strength member so it is flush with the top of the mounting bracket If installing cable with a stranded fiberglass sheath b gather the sheath together place it alongside the mount...

Page 32: ...n 5 2 for instructions on installing the cabinet grounding block kit and for connecting the grounding cable to the cabinet ground block If a grounding kit was not required proceed to Section 5 3 5 2 Grounding Feeder Cables with Metallic Members If a feeder cable is constructed with a metallic shield or other metallic components then a grounding kit must be installed on the cable The grounding kit ...

Page 33: ...bers is provided with the cabinet Use the following procedure to route and prepare the feeder cable fibers for splicing 1 Locate the feeder cable splice tray which is mounted at the top of the cabinet as shown in Figure 19 and locate the splitter input fibers which are routed to the feeder splice tray Warning The feeder cable is connected to the cabinet grounding system through the grounding stud ...

Page 34: ...s use lacing or cable ties to the splitter input fibers at the intersect point Note Three splice trays are mounted in the splice tray holder at the top of the cabinet Splice trays 1 top and 2 middle are distribution cable trays The bottom splice tray is the feeder cable splice tray Caution Always allow sufficient fiber length to permit routing without severe bends Non reduced bend radius fibers ma...

Page 35: ...ray can hold up to 12 stranded fiber splices Use the following procedure to splice the stranded feeder cable fibers to the splitter input fibers and to re install the feeder splice tray in the cabinet 1 Starting at the tie off point on the splice tray remove the subunit tubes from the feeder cable fibers to expose the bare individual optical fibers The bare fibers should be approximately 36 inches...

Page 36: ...ice chips within the splice tray as shown in Figure 23 Table 3 Splitter Input Fiber Designations SPLITTER POSITION FIBER COLOR INPUT 1 SPLITTER POSITION FIBER COLOR INPUT 2 A1 Blue A5 Slate B2 Orange B6 White C3 Green C7 Red D4 Brown D8 Black Note Two splice chips may be mounted in each splice holder A B C D 24490 A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPLICE HOLDERS 6 SPLICE HOLDERS 6 SPLITTER INPUT FIBERS FEEDER CAB...

Page 37: ...nch 3 81 cm minimum bend radius for all non reduced bend radius fiber Figure 24 Feeder Splice Tray Installation 7 Secure the feeder splice tray and the top two distribution cable splice trays to the splice tray holder using the hook and pile strips 8 Close the swing frame and the cabinet door when feeder cable splicing is finished 24351 A WISHBONE RETAINERS SPLITTER INPUT FIBERS FEEDER CABLE FIBER...

Page 38: ...ter input fiber designations 3 Mass fusion splice the feeder cable ribbon to the ribbonized splitter input fibers following local policies and procedures 4 Adjust and route the two fiber ribbons within the splice tray and mount the splice chip as shown in Figure 25 Figure 25 Splicing Ribbon Feeder Cable 5 After splicing is complete close the clear plastic cover on the splice tray 6 Re install the ...

Page 39: ...d to secure the cable to a bracket Beyond the clamp the outer sheath of the cable is removed to expose the optical fibers The distribution cable is typically a 36 48 60 or 72 fiber cable with stranded or ribbon fiber construction Breakout kits should be installed per local practice to protect the exposed optical fibers Grounding kits should be installed on cables with metallic elements From the cl...

Page 40: ...hes in diameter select the 0 5 inch grommet 10 Adjust cable to remove any excess slack from the cabinet interior and then loosely assemble the cable clamp and grommet on the cable as shown in Figure 27 Leave 7 8 inches 1 8 inch of the cable sheath showing above the grommet Note The compression fitting provided with the cabinet can be used with distribution cables that are 0 35 to 0 63 inches in di...

Page 41: ...4 Tighten the compression nut on the outside of the cabinet to secure the distribution cable at the entry point into the cabinet 15 Disassemble the cable strength member clamp as shown in Figure 29 For stranded cable the strength member will usually consist of a single element For ribbon cable the strength member may consist of a stranded fiberglass sheath or yellow synthetic fiber yarn NOTE SHOWN...

Page 42: ...nstructions on installing the cabinet grounding block kit and for connecting the grounding cable to the cabinet ground block If a grounding kit was not required proceed to Section 6 3 6 2 Grounding Distribution Cables with Metallic Members If a distribution cable is constructed with a metallic shield or other metallic components then a grounding kit must be installed on the cable The grounding kit...

Page 43: ...ed with the cabinet Use the following procedure to route and prepare the distribution cable subunits for splicing 1 Locate the distribution cable splice trays which are mounted against the back of the cabinet in two locations as shown in Figure 31 and locate the distribution port fibers which are routed to the distribution splice trays Warning The distribution cable is connected to the cabinet gro...

Page 44: ...33 Note Three splice trays are mounted in the splice tray holder at the top of the cabinet Splice trays 1 middle and 2 front are distribution trays The tray at the back is the feeder splice tray The four splice trays mounted in the splice tray holder at the bottom of the cabinet are distribution trays These trays are numbered 3 back through 6 front Caution Always allow sufficient fiber length to p...

Page 45: ... DISTRIBUTION SPLICE TRAYS NOTE SHOWN WITH CABINET AND SWING FRAME REMOVED TO ALLOW VIEWING OF FIBER ROUTING 1 2 EQUALIZE FIBER LENGTHS BEFORE ATTACHING DISTRIBUTION CABLE FIBERS TO SPLICE TRAY 24369 A COMMON TIE POINT DISTRIBUTION PORT FIBERS CLAMPING POINT BOTTOM MOUNTED DISTRIBUTION SPLICE TRAYS NOTE SHOWN WITH CABINET AND SWING FRAME REMOVED TO ALLOW VIEWING OF FIBER ROUTING DISTRIBUTION CABLE...

Page 46: ... Cables The universal splice tray can hold up to 12 stranded fiber splices Use the following procedure to splice stranded distribution cable fibers to the distribution port fibers and to re install the distribution splice trays in the cabinet 1 Starting at the tie off point on the splice tray remove the subunit tubes from the distribution cable fibers to expose the bare individual optical fibers T...

Page 47: ...lack 44 Black 9 Yellow 45 Yellow 10 Violet 46 Violet 11 Rose 47 Rose 12 Aqua 48 Aqua 3 13 Blue 2 9 49 Blue 5 14 Orange 50 Orange 15 Green 51 Green 16 Brown 52 Brown 17 Slate 53 Slate 18 White 54 White 4 19 Red 10 55 Red 20 Black 56 Black 21 Yellow 57 Yellow 22 Violet 58 Violet 23 Rose 59 Rose 24 Aqua 60 Aqua 5 25 Blue 3 11 61 Blue 6 26 Orange 62 Orange 27 Green 63 Green 28 Brown 64 Brown 29 Slate ...

Page 48: ...ted Trays Figure 36 Splicing Stranded Distribution Cable Bottom Mounted Trays 4 Mount the splice chips within the splice tray as shown in Figure 37 Note Two splice chips may be mounted in each splice holder SPLICE HOLDERS 6 SPLICE HOLDERS 6 DISTRIBUTION PORT FIBERS DISTRIBUTION CABLE FIBERS 24349 A DASHED LINES SHOW REVERSE ROUTING TO ALTERNATE HOLDER SPLICE HOLDERS 6 SPLICE HOLDERS 6 DISTRIBUTION...

Page 49: ...n in Figure 38 and the routing for bottom mounted splice trays is shown in Figure 39 Avoid twisting or kinking the fiber subunit tubes Maintain a 1 5 inch 3 81 cm minimum bend radius for all non reduced bend radius fiber Figure 38 Top Mounted Distribution Splice Tray Installation 24351 A WISHBONE RETAINERS DISTRIBUTION PORT FIBERS DISTRIBUTION CABLE FIBERS COMMON TIE POINT DISTRIBUTION SPLICE TRAY...

Page 50: ...he cabinet 1 Starting at the tie off point on the splice tray remove the subunit tube from the fiber ribbon to expose the bare fiber ribbon The ribbon should be approximately 36 inches 92 cm long 2 The distribution pigtail fibers are stranded and must be ribbonized for mass fusion splicing Install a ribbonizing kit as specified by local practice Follow the installation instructions provided with t...

Page 51: ...icing Ribbon Distribution Cable Top Mounted Trays Figure 41 Splicing Ribbon Distribution Cable Bottom Mounted Trays 5 After splicing is completed close the clear plastic cover on each splice tray Note The fiber ribbon must not cross over itself within the splice tray 24355 A SPLICE HOLDER FOR MOUNTING THE RIBBON FUSION SPLICE DISTRIBUTION PORT FIBERS DISTRIBUTION CABLE FIBERS 24343 A SPLICE HOLDER...

Page 52: ...r and then re install the each splice tray in the cabinet Avoid twisting or kinking the fiber subunit tubes Maintain a 1 5 inch 3 81 cm minimum bend radius for all non reduced bend radius fiber 7 Secure the distribution splice trays to the splice tray holders using the hook and pile strips 8 Close the swing frame and the cabinet door when distribution cable splicing is finished ...

Page 53: ... both indoor and outdoor use Two compression fittings are provided for securing MPO cables at the point where they enter the cabinet Six 3 mm cables may be routed into the cabinet through each entry exit hole Within the cabinet the MPO cables are routed to a bulkhead adapter panel for connection to the feeder adapter and or the distribution port adapters Use the following procedure to install the ...

Page 54: ...re 43 Inserting MPO Cables into Compression Fitting 6 Place each MPO cable into one of the slots in the compression fitting grommet as shown in Figure 44 Place bottom of grommet 36 inches from the end of the MPO connectors 7 From the inside of the cabinet insert the compression fitting grommet into the compression fitting Note Up to six 3 mm MPO cables may be routed into the cabinet through each d...

Page 55: ...el as shown in Figure 46 There should be sufficient slack to wind the cable two times around the radius limiters before routing the cable to the bulkhead adapter panel If necessary slack may be removed added by pulling the cable in out of the cabinet through the grommet 24336 A MPO CABLES WHEN CABLES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN GROMMET PULL ON CABLES TO DRAW GROMMET INTO COMPRESSION FITTING COMPRESSION...

Page 56: ...47 Connecting MPO Connector to MPO Adapter 12 Refer to Figure 48 and Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 or Table 8 to identify the optical ports associated with each MPO adapter ROUTE EACH MPO CABLE ONE SHOWN TWO TIMES AROUND CABLE RINGS NOTE SHOWN WITHOUT CABINET TO ALLOW VIEWING OF CABLE ROUTING MPO CABLES 24354 A WHITE MARK 2 REMOVE DUST CAP FROM MPO CONNECTOR 1 REMOVE DUST CAP FROM MPO ADAPTER WHITE MARK...

Page 57: ...d 11 12 are not used The split ter input port designations are shown in Figure 49 KEYWAY END VIEW OF 8 PORT MPO ADAPTER IN CABINETS WITH 8 FIBER DISTRIBUTION CONNECTORS KEYWAY END VIEW OF 12 PORT MPO ADAPTER IN CABINETS WITH 12 FIBER DISTRIBUTION CONNECTORS IN CABINETS WITH 12 PORT MPO ADAPTERS PORTS 9 12 ARE NOT USED ON THE FEEDER MPO ADAPTER ALL PORTS ARE USED ON THE DISTRIBUTION MPO ADAPTERS 1 ...

Page 58: ...62 8 8 15 2 9 39 5 9 63 8 9 16 2 10 40 5 10 64 8 10 17 3 3 41 6 3 65 9 3 18 3 4 42 6 4 66 9 4 4 19 3 5 8 43 6 5 12 67 9 5 20 3 6 44 6 6 68 9 6 21 3 7 45 6 7 69 9 7 22 3 8 46 6 8 70 9 8 23 3 9 47 6 9 71 9 9 24 3 10 48 6 10 72 9 10 The eight fibers in MPO adapter ports 3 10 are connected to the distribution output ports Ports 1 2 and 11 12 are not used The adapter pack distribution output port des i...

Page 59: ...0 3 6 54 5 6 2 7 1 7 6 31 3 7 10 55 5 7 8 1 8 32 3 8 56 5 8 9 1 9 33 3 9 57 5 9 10 1 10 34 3 10 58 5 10 11 1 11 35 3 11 59 5 11 12 1 12 36 3 12 60 5 12 3 13 2 1 7 37 4 1 11 61 6 1 14 2 2 38 4 2 62 6 2 15 2 3 39 4 3 63 6 3 16 2 4 40 4 4 64 6 4 17 2 5 41 4 5 65 6 5 18 2 6 42 4 6 66 6 6 4 19 2 7 8 43 4 7 12 67 6 7 20 2 8 44 4 8 68 6 8 21 2 9 45 4 9 69 6 9 22 2 10 46 4 10 70 6 10 23 2 11 47 4 11 71 6 ...

Page 60: ...11 through 13 for all remaining MPO cables 15 Use a tie wrap to hold the cable slack in place around the radius limiters and to prevent cable pull out as shown in Figure 51 A lance is provided for securing the cable slack to the back of the cabinet A B C D 24490 A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PORTS 1 6 PORTS 7 12 PORTS 13 18 PORTS 19 24 PORTS 25 30 PORTS 31 36 PORTS 37 42 PORTS 43 48 PORTS 49 54 PORTS 55 60 PO...

Page 61: ...ning entry exit hole 18 Close the swingframe and the cabinet door when all the MPO cables have been installed Note The two metal spacers that are included with the compression fitting will prevent the compression nut from being overtightened Note If the remaining entry exit hole is not needed verify that the compression fitting grommet see Figure 52 is installed in the compression fitting Then tig...

Page 62: ...July 2016 Page 56 2016 CommScope Inc Figure 52 Tighten Compression Nut on Unused Fitting 24503 A TIGHTEN NUT TO SECURE MPO CABLES VERIFY GROMMET IS INSIDE FITTING AND FLUSH WITH BOTTOM OF NUT TIGHTEN NUT ON UNUSED FITTING ...

Page 63: ...en the cabinet door as needed during the splitter installation process 8 1 Installing a Splitter Module in the Splitter Compartment Use the following procedure to install a splitter module in the splitter compartment 1 Open the cabinet door and the cabinet swing frame to provide access to the splitter compartment 2 Locate the next available splitter mounting position as shown in Figure 53 Figure 5...

Page 64: ...ions ADCP 90 159 Note Packaging tape is used to secure the dust cap assemblies to the splitter compartment for shipping Remove the packaging tape if it is still in place Warning Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber Do not look directly into the optical adapters or connectors Exposure to invisible laser radiati...

Page 65: ...a splitter module locate an open connector pack slot in the storage panel at the bottom of the cabinet 2 Insert the connector pack into the unused slot in the storage panel as shown in Figure 56 The storage panel can accommodate four 8 position connector packs or two 16 position connector packs Refer to the FDH 3000 Plug and Play Splitter Caution Applying excessive force to the splitter during ins...

Page 66: ...ing connector packs in the storage panel Figure 56 Install Connector Pack Into Storage Panel 3 Use the fiber guideways on the outside and inside of the swing frame to route and store the fiber slack as shown in Figure 57 Labels are provided that show the fiber routing 24263 B 8 POSITION CONNECTOR PACK STORAGE PANEL 16 POSITION CONNECTOR PACK STORAGE PANEL ...

Page 67: ...ADCP 96 167 Issue 5 July 2016 Page 61 2016 CommScope Inc Figure 57 Routing Splitter Output Fibers for Storage 24266 B INSIDE ROUTING OUTSIDE ROUTING 1 3 3 4 2 ...

Page 68: ...scriber port 3 Pull upward on the small tab on top of the sliding adapter pack and lift the adapter pack to the raised position as shown in Figure 58 Figure 58 Adapter Pack Raised to Access Position 4 Remove the dust cap from the bulkhead adapter 5 Select and remove an unused splitter output fiber from the storage panel as shown in Figure 59 and carefully work it free of any other fibers Warning I...

Page 69: ...cal Fiber Systems Cleaning and Mating Instructions ADCP 90 159 Figure 59 Remove Connector from Connector Pack 7 Insert the splitter output fiber connector into the bulkhead adapter see Figure 58 8 Push the sliding adapter pack down to the closed position 9 Route and dress the fiber slack as shown in Figure 60 24269 A CONNECTOR PACK 8 POSITION SHOWN CONNECTOR ...

Page 70: ...ssue 5 July 2016 Page 64 2016 CommScope Inc Figure 60 Splitter Output Fiber Routing to Adapter Pack ROUTING SPLITTER FIBERS FROM CONNECTOR PACKS TO SLIDING ADAPTER PACKS SLIDING ADAPTER PACKS CONNECTOR PACKS 24270 A ...

Page 71: ...pter packs and lift each adapter pack to the raised position as shown in Figure 61 Figure 61 Adapter Pack Raised to Access Position 4 Remove the dust caps from the two bulkhead adapters that required cross connecting 5 Obtain a 1 5 meter 59 inches reduced bend radius patch cord terminated with APC SC connectors Warning Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye ...

Page 72: ...r and then clean the connector as specified in the Optical Fiber Systems Cleaning and Mating Instructions ADCP 90 159 8 Insert the patch cord connector into the appropriate bulkhead adapter on the first sliding adapter pack see Figure 61 9 Push the first sliding adapter pack down to the closed position 10 Route the patch cord through the fiber guideways on the outside and inside of the swing frame...

Page 73: ... as specified in the Optical Fiber Systems Cleaning and Mating Instructions ADCP 90 159 12 Insert the patch cord connector into the appropriate bulkhead adapter on the second sliding adapter pack see Figure 61 13 Push the second sliding adapter pack down to the closed position 14 Store the patch cord fiber slack as shown in Figure 64 24338 A INSIDE ROUTING OUTSIDE ROUTING 1 3 2 3 4 ...

Page 74: ...ADCP 96 167 Issue 5 July 2016 Page 68 2016 CommScope Inc Figure 64 Patch Cord Slack Storage SLIDING ADAPTER PACKS STORE PATCH CORD SLACK IN THIS AREA 24340 A PATCH CORD INSIDE ROUTING ...

Page 75: ...the paint bottle until thoroughly mixed and then apply a light coat of paint to the damaged area using the small brush attached to the cap Wait until the paint is dry and then apply a second coat if necessary When finished painting replace the paint bottle cap and tighten securely The catalog number for the paint kit is ACE ACC PTALMD 11 2 Distribution Adapter Pack Replacement Replacement adapter ...

Page 76: ...ack 7 Clean the distribution and splitter fiber connectors as specified in the Optical Fiber Systems Cleaning and Mating Instructions ADCP 90 159 8 Connect the distribution connector to the replacement sliding adapter pack first adapter left side Warning Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber Do not look directl...

Page 77: ...atch and fully open the cabinet swing assembly to provide access to the both the front and rear side of the splitter compartment 2 Remove the splitter or the dust cap assembly from the front side of the broken adapter assembly 3 Remove the feeder cable connector s from the rear side of the broken adapter assembly as shown in Figure 67 and install a dust cap on the connector s Warning Infrared radi...

Page 78: ...e Optical Fiber Systems Cleaning and Mating Instructions ADCP 90 159 8 Connect the feeder cable connector to the rear side of the replacement adapter assembly 9 Connect the dust cap or splitter to the front side of the replacement adapter assembly 10 Close the cabinet swing assembly 11 4 Replacing a Damaged Connector A damaged fiber or connector can usually be replaced Use a field installable conn...

Page 79: ... stay attached to the door Cut replacement lengths of gasket material from the roll as needed Remove the paper backing to expose the adhesive and then carefully apply the replacement gasket to the door Take care not to leave any gaps between the meeting sections of the gasket strips 11 6 Door Replacement Damaged cabinet doors may be replaced using the door replacement kit Use the following procedu...

Page 80: ...ushing nut for reuse 4 Use a 3 8 inch nut driver to remove the locking nuts and flat washers that secure each hinge to the door Save nuts and flat washers for reuse 5 Carefully lift the door away from the cabinet 6 Transfer all designation information that may be recorded on the damaged door to the labels on the replacement door 7 Place the replacement door in position for installation on the hing...

Page 81: ...ll the screw and bushing nut saved in step 3 that secure the door stay to the bottom of the door 11 Close door and check for proper operation 11 7 Screen Vent Service A screen vent shown in Figure 70 allows any moisture that may accumulate within the cabinet to be released Periodically check the screen vent and remove any debris that may block the vent opening In addition wipe dry any moisture tha...

Page 82: ...016 Page 76 2016 CommScope Inc Figure 70 Screen Vent 12 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Contact the Technical Assistance Center TAC for technical question Call 800 830 5056 or send an email to TAC Americas commscope com SCREEN VENT 24451 A ...