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                    Bulletin # 7689527    Rev. G

Technical Publication

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customers access to hands-on, specialized training classes.

Section 1: Direct Breakout Components / Accessories ……………………………………………………….…02 

Section 2: General Specifications / Color Coding………………………………….....……………………….…03

Section 3: HELIAX

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 FiberFeed

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 Trunk Cable Hoisting .................………………………………………..………04

Section 4: HELIAX

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 FiberFeed

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 Tails ..........……............……………………..…….…………………………….....06

Section 5: Supporting Fiber Tails  .......................................................................……………………..……...…07

Section 6: FullAXS Installation ...............……............……………………….…….………...…………………….....09

Section 7: Breakout Procedure / Connection Considerations ......…....……………………………..……...…11

Section 8: All-in-One Cleaner / Inspecting .....…...........................................................…………………....…12

Section 9: Excess Cable Management .................................................……………….…….……………..……13

Section 10: Jacketing Removal Procedure / Check List .......................……………….…….……………..……14 

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Installation Guidelines – HELIAX

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 FiberFeed

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Solution: 6x12 Configuration  

Summary of Contents for HELIAX FiberFeed FDH1206-24SE2 Series

Page 1: ...e 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 Direct Breakout Components Accessories 02 Section 2 General Specifications Co...

Page 2: ...STANDAR HANGER FDH1210 24SE2 19256B C SSH L 42396A 1 add grommet HG 24 114 FDH1206 24SE2 19256B C SSH XL 42396A 1 add grommet HG 33 114 Fiber breakout tail NA SSH 47 43211A add grommet HG 5MM 12 Power breakout tail NA SSH 1014 43211A add grommet HG 10MM 12 Breakout Fiber tail with ODC compatible connector Equipment cabinet shelter Hybrid FiberFeed Cable Separate fiber and power conductors Maximum ...

Page 3: ...ty Total Fiber Quantity Shielding 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 FDH1206 24SE2 XXX HELIAX FiberFeed UL Type TC OF ER 6 AWG 12 24 Solid copper tape Singlemode fiber 2421 kg km 1627 lb kft 36 2 mm 1 43 in 1000...

Page 4: ... less than 3 m 1 ft below the fibre breakout point Prevent the fibre tails and power conductors from undue movement during hoisting by securing with tie ropes every 1 m 3 ft to the hoisting line During hoisting ensure that there is a free path and that the cable breakouts will not be snagged on tower members or other obstacles Installation temperature range is 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Minimum cab...

Page 5: ...nical Publication 5 Required Apply provided Tie Wrap to the base of the hoisting grip before applying tension to the line Clevis Steel cable or rope hoist line Hoisting grip Minimum leader 5 3 M 17 ft Maximum 60 M 200 ft between hoisting grips Protective sock Hoisting Considerations Tie back ropes 1 M 3 ft ...

Page 6: ...und the fiber ends in place until ready to make final connect of the jumper at the RRU or BBU DO NOT BEND THE FIBER ENDS TIGHTER THAN 30 mm 1 2 in BEND RADIUS ELSE THERE IS A RISK OF BREAKING THE GLASS FIBERS Attach the main cable securely to the structure or equipment using hangers to prevent strain on connections from movement in wind or snow ice conditions Ensure the fiber and power connections...

Page 7: ...ngers as required Repeat with tails being routed to the RRU and spare fibers If additional hangers are not available slide the protection sleeve from the BBU end over any spare fibers to protect them Place tape over fiber tails and protective sleeve end to hold in place Support protection sleeve using tie wraps Connectors are fully weather sealed and do not require additional weatherizing Unused p...

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Page 9: ...ubber split grommet around the jacketing with the stepped end towards shroud body Push gasket into the clamping tynes Approximately 0 9 mm will protrude from the tynes when fully installed 4 Engage the compression nut one full revolution to keep the grommet in place but do not tighten fully to allow for adjustment during RRU connection 5 Slide weather shroud down jacketing to allow full access to ...

Page 10: ...mpression nut onto jacketing to complete installation The compression nut must be tightened until it is completely against the cable gland body The grommet will protrude slightly from the compression nut Reverse steps 7 and 8 to remove sleeve for maintenance 2 1 1 2 Correct support clamp locations WARNING Remove the dust caps from DLC connector and seat into the RRU Listen for a distinct click Do ...

Page 11: ... may cause 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 c...

Page 12: ...eving 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 is the 1 reason for troubleshooting optical networks Imple...

Page 13: ...eakout NOTE Remember to slide identifier labels down the power conductors before trimming the cable to it s final length If length of cable installed needs to be adjusted you can split the cable at the BBU end using the process below and then coiling the excess fiber subunits in a storage box Patch Panel Kits are available to manage any excess fiber length in the breakouts at the BBU Excess Fiber ...

Page 14: ...on Überprüfung Wartung oder Demontage auftreten Atenção A CommScope abdica do direito de toda responsabilidade pelos resultados de práticas inadequadas e sem segurança de instalação inspeção manutenção ou remoção Avvertenza CommScope declina eventuali responsabilità derivanti dell esecuzione di procedure di installazione ispezione manutenzione e smontaggio improprie o poco sicure CommScope 1100 Co...

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