CommScope LSX-288, User Manual

Page 1: ...23202 A LGX Compatible LSX 288 Position Termination With Splicing Module User Manual ADCP 93 103 Issue 3 November 2016 ADCP 93 103 Rev B ...

Page 2: ...atents see http www commscope com ProductPatent ProductPatent aspx DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Contents herein are current as of the date of publication CommScope reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice In no event shall CommScope be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data loss of use or loss of profits and CoommScope further disclaims any and all liability for indire...

Page 3: ...Dimensions 5 1 5 Specifications 6 2 UNPACKING THE PRODUCT 6 3 INSTALLATION 6 3 1 Mounting the Panel on the Frame 6 3 2 Breaking Out a Cable 8 3 3 Installing a Cable Clamp 9 3 4 Cable Routing Within Panel 10 4 PATCH CORD ROUTING 12 4 1 Removing the Front Cover 12 4 2 Selecting Patch Cord Length 13 4 3 Routing Patch Cords on Front of Panel 13 4 4 Cross Connecting Within a Stand Alone Bay 14 4 5 Cros...

Page 4: ...ADCP 93 103 Issue 3 November 2016 Preface Page iv ...

Page 5: ...resence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury death or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided Caution Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when installing...

Page 6: ... ABBREVIATIONS The acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual are detailed in the following list AWG American Wire Gauge C Centigrade DI Distribution Intercept DSL Digital Subscriber Line DSLAM Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer F Fahrenheit MON Monitor POTS Plain Old Telephone Service ...

Page 7: ...in its back compartment The rear door swings down and locks in an open position to provide a horizontal working surface for installing splices The panel is designed to be mounted on an LSX 18 inch deep high density frame In a typical application the panel serves as a splicing and distribution point to transition from Outside Plant OSP or Intra Facility Cable IFC to inbuilding circuits connected to...

Page 8: ...door where the component fibers are spliced to internal ribbon pigtails The internal pigtails transition to the bulkhead located on the front of the panel Patch cords installed from the front side of the panel provide the connection to fiber optic terminal equipment INTERNAL PIGTAILS SPLICE TRAY ACCESS DOOR OSP OR IFC CABLE 23203 A MASS FUSION SPLICE CHIP Figure 2 Functional Components of LSX Term...

Page 9: ...be installed on an LGX frame Bulkhead holds the pass through adapters that provide the physical interface between the connector ends of the LSX internal pigtails and patch cords installed on the front side of the bulkhead Its angled construction facilitates installation of patch cords Connector Pack mounts in the bulkhead providing one row of 24 adapters connectors for terminating patch cords SC o...

Page 10: ...follows Cable Ring routes and secures stranded or ribbon cable on entry into splice area Splice Trays secure and protect splices Splice Tray Access Door folds down providing a horizontal splice deck Ribbon Fanout Bracket holds one stack of four fanout chips OSP or IFC Cable Clamp secures the cable to the panel Each panel is shipped with a cable clamp as well as vertical cable guides and cable shie...

Page 11: ...2016 Page 5 2017 CommScope All Rights Reserved 1 4 Dimensions Figure 5 shows panel dimensions 18 60 IN 47 2 CM 21 46 IN 54 5 CM 4 78 IN 12 1 CM 9 99 IN 25 4 CM 10 92 IN 27 7 CM 23209 A TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW Figure 5 Panel Dimensions ...

Page 12: ...that may have damaged the contents of the container 2 If damage is detected or if parts are missing file a claim with the commercial carrier and then notify ADC Customer Service Save the damaged carton for inspection by the carrier Note For information on how to contact ADC if needed see Section 5 on Page 18 3 Save the shipping container for use in case the equipment requires shipment at a future ...

Page 13: ...mmScope All Rights Reserved Figure 6 Installing the Panel 1 Locate the two vertical cable guides VCGs and two cable shields among the separately packaged shipped items Note The VCGs have a left or right orientation and only fit properly on the correct side of the panel 2 Install the VCGs and cable shields using the three small screws provided to secure them to the three small holes in the mounting...

Page 14: ...r stranded cable Kits are available from ADC HOSE CLAMP BREAKOUT LENGTH 94 IN 238 76 CM INSTALL PROTECTIVE TUBES ON RIBBON FLARE TUBE IFC RIBBON CABLE END OF PROTECTIVE TUBE EXPOSED RIBBON LENGTH 12 IN 30 48 CM 23259 A Figure 7 Recommended Breakout Dimensions for Ribbon Cable BREAKOUT LENGTH 94 IN 238 76 CM IFC STRANDED CABLE EXPOSED LENGTH 12 IN 30 48 CM SUBUNIT 23258 A Figure 8 Recommended Break...

Page 15: ...ing from below the panel turn the cable clamp bracket upside down compared to how it is shown in the figure and use the mounting holes designated in the figure as for under floor cable entry 1 Install the cable clamp bracket on the clamp mount plate using two 12 24 screws Be sure to position the cable clamp bracket corresponding to the note above CABLE CLAMP BRACKET OVERHEAD CABLE POSITION YOKE 2 ...

Page 16: ...sition for later routing within the rear storage area 5 Working on the outside of the panel where the cable bracket was installed stack the cable clamp components on the standoffs as shown in Figure 9 with the cable secured within the rubber grommet Position the cable so that the breakout point occurs just beyond the rubber grommet 6 Secure the cable clamp components to the standoffs using standof...

Page 17: ...23257 A TIE OFF POINTS ADCP 93 103 Issue 3 November 2016 Page 11 2017 CommScope All Rights Reserved Figure 11 Cable Entry From Top 23255 A TIE OFF POINTS Figure 12 Cable Entry From Bottom ...

Page 18: ...cope All Rights Reserved Figure 13 Cable Routing 4 PATCH CORD ROUTING 4 1 Removing the Front Cover The front cover of the chassis may be removed to provide easier access for installation of patch cords To remove the cover lift it straight out of the hinges To replace a cover position the hinge edge of the cover on the hinges and press inward to push the edge into the hinges ...

Page 19: ...n 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 p...

Page 20: ...bay Use the following procedure to route patch cords on a stand alone bay 1 Determine whether the ports to be connected are on the same side or opposite sides of the bay as shown in Figure 15 2 Select from the routing paths shown and route and connect the patch cord 3 Loop up any cable slack around the appropriate spool on the vertical trough VERTICAL TROUGH UPPER RACEWAY VERTICAL TROUGH 23244 A C...

Page 21: ... nearest vertical trough 2 At the destination panel and bay terminate the opposite end of the patch cord then route the patch cord left or right to the nearest vertical trough 3 Allow the patch cord to droop down into the lower raceway 4 Based on the termination and ending points for the patch cord select from the routing paths shown in Figure 16 on this page or Figure 17 on the next page 5 Arrang...

Page 22: ...43 A VERTICAL TROUGH UPPER RACEWAY VERTICAL TROUGH UPPER RACEWAY VERTICAL TROUGH ADCP 93 103 Issue 3 November 2016 Page 16 2017 CommScope All Rights Reserved Figure 17 Alternate Paths for Patch Cords Between Adjacent Bays ...

Page 23: ...tion route the patch cord from the Fiber Optical Terminal FOT equipment through an overhead or underfloor raceway as shown in Figure 18 Take up slack using the vertical trough as shown in the figure 23245 A OVER RAISED FLOOR CABLING TO FOT EQUIPMENT TO FOT EQUIPMENT OVERHEAD CABLING Figure 18 Routing Patch Cords Between Adjacent Bays ...

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