CommScope FIBER INDEXING TERMINAL, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...nector housing and the full size hardened connector housing and their different applications the standard indexing terminal with splitter 1 4 or 1 8 the indexing only terminal the branch terminal and the multi use terminal The instruction will explain how to handle the stubbed cable how to mount the terminal in different situations hand hole pedestal pole and aerial how to connect and maintain the...

Page 2: ... Tools and materials required 9 7 2 Installation overview 10 7 3 Unpacking and inspection 10 8 Cable handling recommendations 11 9 Mounting the terminal 12 9 1 Disconnect the terminal from its UMB 12 9 2 Hand Hole mounting 12 9 3 Pedestal mounting 13 9 4 Pole mounting 14 9 5 Strand mounting 15 9 6 Installing the terminal in its UMB 15 10 Link installation HMFOC 16 10 1 Connector components 16 10 2...

Page 3: ...Indexing refers to the shifting of a fiber s position from one multi fiber connector to the other within each terminal The process begins with a 12 fiber cable from the fiber distribution hub FDH entering the first fiber indexing terminal Inside the terminal the fibers divide and the signal on the fiber on the first position is routed to a splitter 1 4 or 1 8 for servicing local customers All othe...

Page 4: ...4 5 Fiber indexing terminal All indexing terminals have a hardened weather resistant plastic housing The housing type depends on the adapter type of the single fiber drop port either full size hardened or DLX Both housing types use HMFOC adapter s for the multi fiber connection 5 1 Housings 5 1 1 Full size hardened connector housing This housing contains full size hardened adapters see chapter 12 ...

Page 5: ...ation Image below shows the available ports and color code of the adapters of this terminal configuration DROP DROP DROP DROP HMFOC DROP Fiber 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 HMFOC Adapter port Drop port Reverse port 5 1 3 Specifications PARAMETER SPECIFICATION US SPECIFICATION IEC Environmental GR 771 CORE and GR 3120 CORE HMFOC IEC 61753 1 Ed2 CAT A G Operation Temperature ...

Page 6: ...er 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 DROP 5 2 3 Standard indexing terminal 1 8 splitter with reverse port If there are more subscribers homes around the indexing terminal to feed the terminal can have a 1 8 splitter instead of a 1 4 as described in section 5 2 2 8 homes can be fed passed from this terminal Images below shows the schematics inside the terminal and the color code...

Page 7: ...ROP DROP HMFOC HMFOC 5 2 5 Indexing branch terminal The indexing branch terminal enables dividing the incoming 12 fibers into 2 HMFOC adapter ports This configuration provides more flexibility in the distribution network as greater spatial coverage area can be achieved Neither the reverse feed port nor the single drop ports are included on an indexing branch terminal The image below shows the sche...

Page 8: ...e configured as pure pass thru without indexing This segregation allows for the express delivery of fibers independent of indexing architectures when necessary and replenishment of fiber when the indexing string becomes exhausted Example below shows the first 4 fibers dropped of The signal is unsplit The fiber in each of these drop off port is a straight pass thru fiber The dust cap is orange Fibe...

Page 9: ...l if the terminal is mounted on a cable spool 216B key tool used to open optical port dust cap Hardened connector adapter cleaning kit FHD ACC CLNKIT1 US Conec HMFOC connector cleaning tool PN 15639 Utility knife Cable pulling equipment Appropriate fasteners to mount the UMB and tools to install the fasteners P clamps for self supporting aerial installations Cable routing rings or fasteners see lo...

Page 10: ...uctions provided with the enclosure for any additional tools or equipment required 7 2 Installation overview To install the indexing terminals in the network and to build the indexing network following main tasks must be perfomed 1 Mounting the terminal refer to section 9 The terminal must be mounted on or within a suitable support base or enclosure The UMB allows the terminal to be mounted in a v...

Page 11: ...5 loops to relieve strain on the connection 3 Make the link installation chapter 10 to the upstream network element and go back to the terminal 4 Mount the UMB or NDX pole BRKT and secure the cable for example with a P clamp attached to a D ring in aerial applications Input 5 loops Output 5 1 2 loops 8 Cable handling recommendations Each terminal is equipped with an optical cable Depending on the ...

Page 12: ...the terminal For pole mounting the NDX bracket can be used Note The reverse option cable spooled in opposite way to pay off the cable in the reverse direction from upstream component to terminals final position is available 9 Mounting the terminal 9 1 Disconnect the terminal from its UMB To install the terminal in several situations the terminal is supplied with its UMB universal mounting bracket ...

Page 13: ...the indexing terminal at ground level Pedestal enclosures consist of a base assembly and a top cover The base assembly mounts partly in the ground Cables and conduit enter the base assembly from the bottom 7 INCH PROFORM 6 OR 8 INCH CHANNELL HAND HOLE SWING ARM MOUNT 10 X 2 INCH SCREWS WASHERS NUTS HAND HOLE LEDGE MOUNT 10 X 1 INCH SELF TAPPING SCREWS HAND HOLE HANGER MOUNT ...

Page 14: ...be mounted on a utility pole The UMB may be attached to the pole with lag screws or construction screws Also metal straps can be used to mount the UMB to a pole for instance in case of a metal pole FLAT BRACKET MOUNT 8 16 X 1 2 INCH THREAD ROLLING SCREWS FOR PLASTIC CAPPED HOLES METAL STRAPS USE CENTER HOLES WHEN SECURING UMB WITH LAG SCREWS 1 4 X 1 1 2 INCH LAG SCREWS USE SIDE HOLES WHEN SECURING...

Page 15: ...SH ON FRONT OF MST UNTIL LATCH SNAPS SHUT 1 INSERT CABLE END OF MST INTO THE UMB 9 5 Strand mounting Strand mounting aerial A strand mount bracket kit is available for aerial mounting the indexing terminal from an overhead strand as shown The brackets mount on the UMB and are then clamped to the strand Refer to Universal Mounting bracket Strand Mount Installation Instruction ADCP 96 124 for the in...

Page 16: ...blue port indicated with letter B 10 4 1 4 For the cables before taking out the dust cap take in consideration all possible precaution to prevent any particle to contact the end face connector and keep the terminal with the adapters facing down to insert and tight the drop cable Before removing the cable s con nector dust cap clean any debris from around the cable connector housing preferably usin...

Page 17: ...rop cable connector coupling nut until the thread of the adapter port is completely free 10 5 4 Grasp the connector and pull it straight out of the adapter The pull out force to remove the connector should be minimum once the coupling nut is fully disen gaged 10 5 5 Uncouple the two dust caps 10 5 6 Thread the optical port dust cap into the optical port and tighten until finger tight 10 5 7 Thread...

Page 18: ...d within the indexing terminal optical port The following sections provide a description of the connector and adapter components and provide instructions for connecting or disconnecting the drop cable to from the optical ports Also a section describing the cleaning procedures for both connector and adapter is integrated 11 1 Connector components The DLX connector can be mated with any SC adapter t...

Page 19: ...rom the indexing terminal drop port one of the black ports with number 1 to 8 or the red port reverse feed 11 4 1 4 For the cables before taking out the dust cap take in consideration all possible precaution to prevent any particle to contact the end face connector and keep the terminal with the adapters facing down to insert and tight the drop cable Before removing the cable s con nector dust cap...

Page 20: ... required to extract the connector 11 5 5 Uncouple the two dust caps Thread the optical port dust cap into the optical port and tighten until finger tight Thread the drop cable connector coupling nut into the drop cable dust cap and tighten until finger tight 11 4 2 DLX cleaning Note The connector and adapter come clean from the factory and should not require additional cleaning before the first c...

Page 21: ... SC adapter mounted within the full size hardened connector housing optical adapter port The following sections provide a description of the connector and adapter components and provide instructions for connecting or disconnecting the drop cable to from the optical ports Also a section describing the cleaning procedures for both connector and adapter is integrated 12 2 Adapter components The basic...

Page 22: ...p the terminal with the adapters facing down to insert and tight the drop cable Before removing the cable s con nector dust cap clean any debris from around the cable connector housing preferably using compressed air to minimize the risk of introducing contaminants onto the ferrule 12 4 1 5 Unscrew the coupling nut from the drop cable connector dust cap 12 4 2 Full size hardened connector cleaning...

Page 23: ...on all fibers being spliced or connected prior to the first terminal Applies to twelfth link in chain 12 4 3 5 Thread the optical port dust cap into the drop cable dust cap as shown below and then tighten both dust caps finger tight This ensures that both dust caps will stay clean when not in use 12 5 Disconnecting the drop cable from the indexing terminal full size hardened connector housing adap...

Page 24: ...ied OTDR to any port on the target terminal Connect a reflective event upstream to the fiber associated with the targeted terminal record test readings If the first terminal or chain link is known to be good you can use the reverse port on the first terminal to test continuity for the remainder of the lead as follows Connect VFL to reverse port on first terminal At the last terminal in the chain r...

Page 25: ...eir shared input fiber See loss tables Index only terminals are excluded as they do not have built in splitters 13 3 Trouble Shooting 13 3 1 Decision making Start at the ONT and work upstream Confirm adjacent ports on terminals are experiencing same trouble Determine status of adjacent terminals Understand the cable leads and their counts Do not disconnect multi fiber connectors until you can phys...

Page 26: ...Refer to these for chain performance expectation 13 3 3 Cleaning Refer to section 14 1 HMFOC cleaning 13 4 Restoral 13 4 1 Spare parts Areas deploying fiber indexing terminals should consider stocking a couple spare terminals for tear downs and dig ups All four port indexing terminals are interchangeable so stock a length that will cover your needs Likewise all eight port indexing terminals are in...

Page 27: ...rt CASSETTE CLEANING TAPE DIRECTION OF CONNECTOR MOTION ANGLED CONNECTOR DETAIL DRAWING PROTRUSIONS PROTRUSIONS 14 Maintenance The maintenance of the indexing terminal installation includes cleaning 14 1 HMFOC cleaning 14 1 1 Inspect the complete multi fiber ferrule on the adapter side as well as on the connector side with a low resolution microscope as specified in IEC 61300 3 35 with floodlight ...

Page 28: ...e 14 3 1 3 Locate the cleaning tape cassette that is provid ed with the cleaning kit 14 3 1 4 Open the tape shutter by squeezing the lever on the underside of the cassette and then keep the shut ter open by continuing to squeeze the lever 14 3 1 5 Hold the end face of the drop cable connector perpendicular to the cleaning tape and with the high side of the connector pointing in the direction of cl...

Page 29: ... size hardened adapter cleaning 14 3 2 1 Cleaning kit FHD ACC CLNKIT1 is required for this procedure 14 3 2 2 Locate the dry swabs that are provided with the connector adapter cleaning kit 14 3 2 3 Insert a dry swab into the adapter as shown below Note Do not apply alcohol to the swab or the adapter 14 3 2 4 While applying light pressure against the con nector end face rotate the dry swab 360º thr...