ADCP-96-167 • Issue 5 • July 2016
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4. Create a common tie point by securing the distribution cable subunits (use lacing
or cable ties) to the distribution port fibers at the intersect point.
5. Use lacing or cable ties to secure a distribution cable subunit to each splice tray.
Verify that the distribution subunit is the same length as the attached distribution
port fibers. Adjust as needed to make the lengths equal.
6. From the tie point on the splice tray, trim the
distribution cable subunits
to a cut
length of 36 inches (92 cm). Discard excess fiber length.
7. The correct procedure to use for splicing the distribution cable fibers to the
distribution port fibers is dependent on the cable type. If splicing
stranded
cable,
refer to
to complete distribution cable installation. If splicing
ribbon
to complete distribution cable installation.
6.4
Splicing Stranded Fiber Distribution 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. The bare
fibers should be approximately 36 inches (92 cm) long.
2. Splice the distribution cable fibers to the appropriate distribution port fibers
following local policies and procedures. Refer to
and
the distribution output port fiber designations.
Figure 34. Adapter Pack Distribution Output Port Designations
Caution: Improper handling can damage fiber optic cables. Do not over tighten cable
ties or lacing as this can cause damage or attenuation. Do not compress the fibers or
allow them to kink.
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
PORTS 61 - 66
PORTS 67 - 72
24491-B
SLIDING ADAPTER PACKS
(6 PORTS PER PACK)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12