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Technical Publication

Related Support and Learning Opportunities Offered by the CommScope Infrastructure Academy

The insights and expertise contained in this manual represent just one small part of CommScope 

global learning initiative. Few industries are evolving as quickly as wireless communications. Every 

technological innovation impacts what happens in the field. Our customers look to the CommScope 

Infrastructure Academy to make sure their technicians and installers are well trained, well-prepared, 

and well-educated to take advantage of opportunities as they evolve. 

 

Field Engineering Services (FES)

Support services, such as our Field Engineering Services (FES) Group gives customers access to 

technical support where and when it is needed the most — in the field. The FES team is staffed 

by an expert team of technicians who, in turn, are supported by some of the brightest and most 

experienced product line managers. With all of this knowledge and support the FES offers our 

customers access to hands-on, specialized training classes.

Section 1: General Specifications .....................................................……………………………………..………02

Section 2: Breakout Procedure / DLC Connection Considerations  .....……………………………………....04

Section 3: Cleaning / Inspecting ....……………………..…………………………………………………………....05

Section 4: Excess Cable Handling .......................................................……………….……………………..……06

Section 5: Hanger / Jacketing Removal / Grounding .............................................................………………..07

Section 6: Protecting Spare Fibers / Installation Check List ........................................……………….......…....08

 

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Installation Guidelines – HELIAX

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 FiberFeed

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 Rooftop Solution 

 

 

Fiber/Copper Hybrid Cables: HFA208 │HFA210 │HFA406

Summary of Contents for HELIAX FiberFeed HFA208 Series

Page 1: ...our Field Engineering Services FES Group gives customers access to technical support where and when it is needed the most in the field The FES team is staffed by an expert team of technicians who in turn are supported by some of the brightest and most experienced product line managers With all of this knowledge and support the FES offers our customers access to hands on specialized training classe...

Page 2: ...otal Fiber Quantity Armor Type Fiber Type Dimensions Cable Weight Diameter Over Jacket Breakout Length Fiber end 1 Breakout Length Power end 1 Breakout Length Fiber end 2 Breakout Length Power end 2 Physical Specifications Minimum Bend Radius loaded Minimum Bend Radius unloaded Tensile Load long term maximum Tensile Load short term maximum HFA208 6MC1 XXX 8 AWG 2 6 Corrugated aluminum Multimode 43...

Page 3: ...sile Load short term maximum HFA406 8MT1 XXX 6 AWG 4 8 Corrugated aluminum Multimode 80 kg m 54 lb ft 22 6 mm 0 89 in 1000 mm 39 37 in 1000 mm 39 37 in 1000 mm 39 37 in 1000 mm 39 37 in 451 0 mm 17 8 in 226 0 mm 8 9 in 1070 N 240 lbf 3560 N 800 lbf HFA406 8MT2 XXX 6 AWG 4 8 Corrugated aluminum Multimode 80 kg m 54 lb ft 22 6 mm 0 89 in 2000 mm 78 in 2000 mm 78 in 5000 mm 196 85 in 5000 mm 196 85 i...

Page 4: ... scratches if large contamination is present Always inspect connector end face for contamination after each cleaning Clean adapter by inserting adapter cleaning stick or fiber adapter sleeve brush moistened with fiber optic cleaning solution or 91 isopropyl alcohol inside the adapter and gently pull out with twisting motion Repeat process with a dry cleaning stick Caution Do not try to clean adapt...

Page 5: ... L There are 3 basic principles that are critical to achieving an efficient fiber optic connection 1 Perfect Core Alignment 2 Physical Contact 3 Pristine Connector Interface Today s connector design and production techniques have eliminated most of the challenges to achieving core alignment and physical contact What remains challenging is maintaining a pristine end face As a result CONTAMINATION i...

Page 6: ...k length 2 Notch armor using flush cutter in line with Kevlar strings 3 Place rip cord in notches 4 Pull rip cord parallel to cable while supporting breakout 5 Stop at length marker 6 Separate armor 7 Cut armor using side cutter 8 Remove water blocking tape 9 Remove excess rip cord 10 Apply electrical tape to protect breakout Excess Fiber storage Box Part Number FE 14126 E Fiber management tray Pa...

Page 7: ...e entering the equipment shelter cabinet Ground Kit UG12158 15B4 T is a universal solution for all HFF trunk cables Only use Tin Plated grounding kits 1 Score the jacketing 360º 2 Measure 51 mm 2 in and repeat 3 Identify where the aluminum shielding overlaps this will feel like a flat spot in the cable 4 Remove a section of jacketing between score marks 5 Lift edge of jacketing 6 Grab lifted edge ...

Page 8: ... improprie o poco sicure CommScope 1100 CommScope Place SE P O Box 339 Hickory NC 28603 0339 828 324 2200 800 982 1708 www commscope com andrew Customer Service 24 hours North America 1 800 255 1479 toll free Any country 1 779 435 6500 email acicustomersupportcenter commscope com Jumpers are properly supported to prevent strain on fiber during severe weather Bend radius minimums haven t been excee...

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