ADCP-93-103 • Issue 3 • November 2016
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4.2
Selecting Patch Cord Length
ADC recommends a maximum of four bays per lineup with five panels per bay for a maximum
of 5,670 terminations per lineup. For patch cord length, refer to
Table 2
.
Table 2. Recommended Patch Cord Length
NUMBER OF BAYS
APPROXIMATE
PATCH CORD LENGTH
NUMBER OF BAYS
APPROXIMATE
PATCH CORD LENGTH
1
5 m (16.4 ft.)
3
6 m (19.7 ft.)
2
6 m (19.7 ft.)
4
7 m (23 ft.)
4.3
Routing Patch Cords on Front of Panel
Danger: 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 of the
adapter packs. Exposure to invisible laser radiation may result. An optical power meter should
be used to verify active fibers. A protective cap MUST be immediately placed over any radiating
adapter or optical fiber connector to avoid the potential of dangerous amounts of radiation
exposure. This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the adapter or connector.
Whenever patch cords are installed, route them down and to the side, as shown in
Figure 14
.
PATCH CORD
GUIDE
RADIU
S
LIMITER
CONNECTOR
PACK
23247-A
Figure 14. Correct Routing of Patch Cords