ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 Fiber Enclosure Panel User Manual 1923-A Fiber Enclosure Panel Content Page INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 2 Trademark Information ................................................................ 2 Revision History ..................................................................... 2 Admonishments ..................................................................... 2 1 2 DESCRIPTION ....................................................................... 3 1.1 Product Definition and Application ................................................... 3 1.2 Functional Description ........................................................... 4 1.3 Physical Description ............................................................ 4 1.4 Technical Description............................................................ 5 INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 6 2.1 Panel Installation .............................................................. 6 2.2 Outside Plant Cable Installation..................................................... 6 2.3 12-Pack Assembly Installation ...................................................... 7 2.4 Bulkhead Adapter/Receptacle Plate and Pigtail Installation .................................. 9 2.5 Splicing .....................................................................12 (continued) 1049406 Rev A Page 1 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 Content 3 4 Page OPERATION........................................................................ 13 3.1 Door Operation................................................................ 13 3.2 Splice Drawer ................................................................ 13 3.3 Connecting Patch Cords .......................................................... 13 3.4 Removal of 12-Pack Assemblies or Bulkhead Plates ...................................... 13 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE ................................................. 14 INTRODUCTION This user manual describes the Fiber Enclosure Panel (FEP) and provides instructions for installation and operation of the panel. This manual is intended for persons familiar with fiber optic cable systems, their application, and their requirements. Trademark Information ADC and ADC Telecommunications are registered trademarks of ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ST Series is a trademark of AT&T Technologies, Inc. Revision History ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE 1st Edition, Issue 1 02/1991 Original. 2nd Edition, Issue 1 07/1991 Revised to reflect design changes. Snap locks replaced with quarter turn fasteners. Bulkhead plate modified to add pigtail routing clip and bracket splice tray modified to increase size of pigtail route opening. 3rd Edition, Issue 1 02/1993 Revised to reflect design changes. Splice drawer modified to a lower profile and cable access changed. 3rd Edition, Issue 2 07/1994 Revised to add cable mounting bracket instructions (Figure 2). Issue 3 03/2000 Format update; minor technical corrections. Admonishments Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to persons or equipment. An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what may happen if the hazard is not avoided. Admonishments — in the form of Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times. These warnings are flagged by use of the triangular alert icon (seen below), and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence. Page 2 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided. Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence 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. 1 DESCRIPTION 1.1 Product Definition and Application The Fiber Entrance Panel (FEP) provides a common point for termination of OSP cables, mounting and protection of the splices, and storing the service loop. It is designed to be used with ADC’s Fiber Enclosures in Outside Plant (OSP) applications. Figure 1 shows the main external features of the FEP. OSP CABLE AND PATCH CORD GUIDE REVERSIBLE MOUNTING BRACKETS CABLE CLAMP MOUNTING BRACKET CABLE GROUNDING POINT SPLICE DRAWER OSP CABLE ACCESS PORTS PATCH CORD ROUTE OPENING 1924-C Figure 1. FEP Cable and Patch Cord Access Page 3 © 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 • Issue 3 • March 2000 1.2 Functional Description The FEP is a front access, termination, storage, and distribution device for fiber optic cable systems. The FEP consists of a chassis with a slot-hinge door that is removable. This provides access to two 12-Pack assemblies or two 12-position bulkhead plates and a splice drawer. The interior of the chassis can accommodate two 12-Pack assemblies or two bulkhead plates and a splice drawer. The splice drawer slides out to provide access to the splice tray. Patch cord management is enhanced with the use of angled adapters in the 12-Pack assemblies or bulkhead plates. This allows easy routing of patch cords out each side of the FEP. Patch cords are mated with the adapter/receptacles as needed to interconnect OSP fibers to Fiber Optic Terminals (FOT). Excess patch cord length must be stored at the FOT or at an intermediate storage device. The splice drawer protects the pigtail to the OSP cables fiber splices. The drawer can accommodate two 12-splice trays or one 24-splice tray. A rubber strap holds the tray(s) in place and also allows easy removal of the tray when performing splicing operations. The splice drawer provides space for storing pigtails and buffer tubes. The OSP cable can be routed into the FEP side access ports from above, below, front, or the rear of the panel. The outside diameter range of the OSP cable is 0.40 to 0.84 inches (10.2 to 21.3 mm). Cable strain relief is provided by attaching a cable clamp and grommet combination to the side of the FEP. Four unpainted screw holes are provided for securing the clamp and ground wire to the chassis. 1.3 Physical Description The FEP chassis is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum, painted putty white. A door is provided to protect the fibers and also provides an area for designation labels. The FEP is designed for installation in various OSP cabinets. It can be installed in 19.00 inch (48.3 cm) or 23.00 inch (58.4 cm) racks (EIA or WECO hole spacing), using reversible 19/23 inch mounting brackets. Refer to Figure 1. The two 12-Pack assemblies or bulkhead plates are mounted and secured in place with quarter turn fasteners. They can easily be removed by releasing the fasteners, for access to the back of the FEP. The cover plate on the 12-Pack assembly can be loosened and swings out, as shown in Figure 3 rear view bottom, to provide rear access to connectors seven to twelve. Connectors one to six can be accessed by loosening and removing the plate on the opposite side of the assembly. Refer to Figure 2. The 12-Pack assemblies or bulkhead plates are not shipped as part of the FEP, but may be ordered separately. The 12-Pack assembly is ordered equipped with pigtails and the bulkhead plate is ordered without pigtails. 1.4 Technical Description Specifications for the FEP are provided in Table 1. Page 4 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 INSTALLE D LEFT SIDE 4 3 2 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 9 12 11 10 3 4 6 5 5 CONN POS 8 2 CONN POS 6 7 1 INSTALLED RIGHT SIDE 1925-A Figure 2. 12-Pack Connector Access Table 1. FEP Specifications PARAMETER SPECIFICATION Chassis Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight (unloaded) Mounting Brackets Chassis Extension 5.25 in. (13.34 cm) 17.40 in. (58.40 cm) 12.00 in. (30.50 cm) 14 pounds (6.35 kg) 19 or 23 inch (48.26 or 58.42 cm) reversible 5.00 in. (12.7 cm) in front of rack Page 5 © 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 2 INSTALLATION Warning: Never install telephone equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm. When installing or modifying telephone lines, disconnect lines at the network interface before working with uninsulated lines or terminals to prevent electrical shock. This section describes the procedures for installing the FEP. The installation sequence is as follows: • Panel Installation • Outside Plant Cable Installation • 12-pack Assembly Installation • Bulkhead Plate and Pigtail Installation • Splicing 2.1 Panel Installation The FEP requires a 5.25 u 19 or 23-inch (13.34 u 48.26 or 58.42 cm) rack space. Mount the FEP in an OSP cabinet using the following procedure. 1. Determine the available rack space and attach the reversible mounting brackets. 2. Align the FEP mounting bracket holes with the mounting holes in the rack and secure with #12 mounting screws. 2.2 Outside Plant Cable Installation The Outside Plant (OSP) cables enter the FEP through access openings on either side of the panel. A cable clamp bracket is provided for additional support if the cable is routed into the panel from front or rear. Use Figure 2 and the following procedures to install the OSP cables. 1. Route the OSP cables to the clamping point on either side of the FEP. 2. Determine the length of cable required to route the fibers from the clamp point to the cable splice point. Allow an additional 16 feet (5.1 m) for a service loop. 3. Strip the cable sheath to the length determined in step 2. Use the cable manufacturer’s recommendations for stripping the sheath and cleaning of fibers. 4. If the OSP cable is filled with water blocking compound, the cable end must be sealed to prevent leakage. Blocking kits for stranded and ribbon cable are available from ADC. See the OSP Accessories catalog for a listing of available kits. 5. If the cable has a metallic inner sheath and strength members, termination kits are available to properly terminate and secure the cable jacket, as required by local practice. See the OSP Accessories catalog for a listing of available kits. 6. If stranded cable is used and does not have buffer tubes for protection of the fibers, the use of a buffer tube kit is required (see the OSP Accessories catalog). Install the kit using the instructions supplied with it. 7. After the applicable kits have been installed, attach the cable clamp mounting bracket. Refer to Figure 2. Page 6 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 8. Attach the cable clamp to the cable clamp bracket. Do not tighten. 8. Place an appropriate sized split grommet around the cable and tighten the cable clamp screws. 9. Route the buffer tubes into the FEP. Route through the fanning clips on the interior side of the panel. Coil the buffer tubes and store them out of the way until the 12-Pack or bulkhead plate assemblies are installed. 2.3 12-Pack Assembly Installation The FEP has mounting space for two 12-Pack assemblies which are mounted inside at the top of the panel. See Figure 2. Each assembly is secured in place by two one quarter turn fasteners. The splice drawer is slid out while installing the 12-Pack assemblies. The 12-Pack assemblies install on either the left or right side of the FEP. Use Figure 3 and the following procedure to install the assemblies. 1. Open the door. If desired, it can be removed by opening it about 15 degrees and lifting up. 2. Slide the splice drawer out. 2.3.1 Left Side Installation 3. Hold the 12-Pack in the left hand (with the connectors facing left). Ensure the quarter turn fasteners are in the release position (screwdriver slot in the vertical position). 4. Form the pigtail jacket into a small radius not to exceed the minimum 1.25 inch (3.18 cm) bend radius. 5. Insert the 12-Pack into the FEP and turn the fasteners one quarter turn. Ensure it is securely in place. 6. Drape the pigtail jacket down the right side of the splice drawer. 2.3.2 Right Side Installation 7. Hold the 12-Pack in the right hand (with the connectors facing right). Ensure the quarter turn fasteners are in the release position (screwdriver slot in the vertical position). 8. Form the pigtail jacket into a small radius not to exceed the minimum 1.25 inch (3.16 cm) bend radius. 9. Insert the 12-Pack into the FEP and turn the fasteners one quarter turn. Ensure it is securely in place. 10. Drape the pigtail jacket down the left side of the splice drawer. Page 7 © 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 INSTALL 12 PACK INTO FEP MODULE HOLDING FIBER AND 12 PACK AS SHOWN ALLOW PIGTAIL TO DRAPE DOWN FROM MODULE INSTALL 12 PACKS WITH DRAWER COMPLETELY OPEN ADAPTERS/RETAINERS (NOT SHOWN) FACE TOWARD THE LEFT LEFT SIDE INSTALLATION ALLOW PIGTAIL TO DRAPE DOWN FROM MODULE INSTALL 12 PACK INTO FEP MODULE HOLDING FIBER AND 12 PACK AS SHOWN INSTALL 12 PACKS WITH DRAWER COMPLETELY OPEN ADAPTERS/RETAINERS (NOT SHOWN) FACE TOWARD THE RIGHT RIGHT SIDE INSTALLATION Figure 3. 12-Pack Installation Page 8 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. 1926-A ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 2.3.3 Securing and Routing the Buffer Tubes and Pigtails 11. Select the pigtail and buffer tubes designated for a splice tray. Keep together as a pair. See Figure 4. 12. Tie the pair to the respective rear corner lance. Ensure there is sufficient but not an excess of slack to allow the splice drawer to open and close freely. The left side 12-Pack pair is secured to the right rear corner lance and the right side 12-Pack pair is secured to the left rear corner lance. 13. Route the left side 12-Pack pair clockwise around the splice drawer radius limiters and into a splice tray. 14. Route the right side 12-Pack pair counter-clockwise around the splice drawer radius limiters and into a splice tray. 15. Proceed to 2.5 for the splicing operation. If splicing is to be done later, slide the drawer in and close the door. ROUTE OSP BUFFER TUBES THROUGH FANNINGS CLIPS SELECT THE PIGTAIL AND BUFFER TUBE DESIGNATED FOR A SPLICE TRAYAND KEEP TOGETHER AS A PAIR OSP CABLE BUFFER TUBES TIE THE BUFFER TUBE / PIGTAIL PAIR TO THE RESPECTIVE REAR CORNER LANCE ROUTE THE LEFT SIDE 12 PACK PAIR CLOCKWISE AROUND THE SPLICE DRAWER ROUTE THE RIGHTSIDE 12 PACK PAIR COUNTER-CLOCKWISE AROUND THE SPLICE DRAWER 1927-A Figure 4. Top View – 12-Pack Installation 2.4 Bulkhead Adapter/Receptacle Plate and Pigtail Installation The bulkhead adapter/receptacle plates and pigtails are ordered separately. The bulkhead plates are ordered with appropriate adapter/receptacles and the pigtails are ordered with the appropriate connector. The bulkhead plates must be properly oriented for mounting with the adapter/receptacles pointing out from the respective side on which they are installed. Page 9 © 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 2.4.1 Pigtail Installation Pigtails are single fibers with a fiber optic connector attached to one end. When pigtails are installed, each pigtail connector is mated to a bulkhead receptacle at the back side of the bulkhead plate. To utilize maximum splice capacity of the splice trays, pigtails are provided in jacketed bundles of twelve fibers. Mate the pigtails to the bulkhead adapter/receptacle using the following procedure. 1. Select a bulkhead plate. 2. Select pigtail bundle and mate each connector with the bulkhead adapter/ receptacles. 2.4.2 Bulkhead Plate – Left Side Installation 3. Hold the bulkhead plate in the right hand (with the connectors facing left). See Figure 5. Ensure the quarter turn fasteners are in the released position (screwdriver slot in the vertical position). 4. Form the pigtail jacket into a small radius not to exceed the minimum 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) bend radius. 5. Insert the bulkhead plate into the FEP and turn the fasteners one quarter turn. Ensure it is securely in place. 6. Drape the pigtail jacket down the left side of the splice drawer. 2.4.3 Bulkhead Plate – Right Side Installation 7. Hold the bulkhead plate in the left hand (with the connectors facing right). Refer to Figure 6. Ensure the quarter turn fasteners are in the released position (screwdriver slot in the vertical position). 8. Form the pigtail jacket into a small radius not to exceed the minimum 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) bend radius. 9. Insert the bulkhead plate into the FEP and turn the fasteners one quarter turn. Ensure it is securely in place. 10. Drape the pigtail jacket down the right side of the splice drawer. Page 10 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 ALLOW PIGTAIL TO DRAPE DOWN FROM MODULE INSTALL BULKHEAD PLATE INTO FEP MODULE HOLDING FIBER AND BULKHEAD PLATE AS SHOWN INSTALL BULKHEAD PLATE WITH DRAWER COMPLETELY OPEN ADAPTERS/RETAINERS (NOT SHOWN) FACE TOWARD THE LEFT LEFT SIDE INSTALLATION INSTALL BULKHEAD PLATE INTO FEP MODULE HOLDING FIBER AND BULKHEAD PLATE AS SHOWN ALLOW PIGTAIL TO DRAPE DOWN FROM MODULE ADAPTERS/RETAINERS (NOT SHOWN) FACE TOWARD THE RIGHT INSTALL BULKHEAD PLATE WITH DRAWER COMPLETELY OPEN RIGHT SIDE INSTALLATION 1928-A Figure 5. Bulkhead Plate Installation Page 11 © 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 2.4.4 Securing and Routing the Buffer Tubes and Pigtails 11. Select the pigtail bundle and buffer tubes designated for a splice tray. See Figure 6. 12. Tie the pair to the respective rear corner lance. Ensure there is sufficient but not an excess of slack to allow the splice drawer to open and close freely. The left side bulkhead plate pair is secured to the left rear corner lance and the right side bulkhead plate pair is secured to the right rear corner lance. 13. Route the left side bulkhead plate pair counter-clockwise around the splice drawer radius limiters and into a splice tray. 14. Route the right side bulkhead plate pair clockwise around the splice drawer radius limiters and into a splice tray. 15. Proceed to 2.5 for the splicing operation. If splicing is to be done later, slide the drawer in and close the door. ROUTE OSP BUFFER TUBES THROUGH FANNINGS CLIPS SELECT THE PIGTAIL AND BUFFER TUBE DESIGNATED FOR A SPLICE TRAYAND KEEP TOGETHER AS A PAIR OSP CABLE BUFFER TUBES TIE THE BUFFER TUBE/PIGTAIL PAIR TO THE RESPECTIVE REAR CORNER LANCE ROUTE THE LEFT SIDE BULKHEAD PLATE PAIR COUNTER-CLOCKWISE AROUND THE SPLICE DRAWER ROUTE THE RIGHT SIDE BULKHEAD PLATE PAIR CLOCKWISE AROUND THE SPLICE DRAWER 1929-A Figure 6. Top View Bulkhead Plate Installation 2.5 Splicing Splice trays (not provided) hold and protect the completed splices. Use the following procedure to complete the splicing of the OSP and pigtail fibers. Danger: Do not look into the ends of any optic fiber. Exposure to invisible radiation may result. Do not assume laser power is turned off or the fiber is disconnected at the other end. Page 12 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 x Issue 3 x March 2000 1. If not already open, release the door latches and swing open or remove the door to expose the splice drawer and fibers. 2. Place a splice tray where splicing will take place, within reach of the service loop. 3. Remove the splice tray cover. If not already installed on the tray, install a splice chip of the type matching the splicing method. 4. Strip the buffer tubes from the fibers using locally approved practices. Carefully route the individual fibers in the tray. 5. Splice each individual fiber using local procedures and carefully secure each completed splice in the splice chip. 6. Install the cover on the splice tray to protect the completed splices. 7. Dress and route the buffer tubes and store the splice tray in the drawer. 8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 for each 12-Pack or bulkhead plate assembly. 3 OPERATION Operation consists of opening and closing the door, sliding the splice drawer in and out, connecting patch cords, and, if desired, removing the 12-Pack assemblies or Bulkhead Plates. 3.1 Door Operation Operation of the door consists of sliding the latch down and swinging the door downward. To close the door, swing it upward until it snaps shut. The door may be removed by opening it about 15 degrees and lifting it up. 3.2 Splice Drawer The drawer slides in and out of the lower part of the chassis. It is not removable. 3.3 Connecting Patch Cords All patch cords are routed through the upper side openings of the panel. Refer to Figure 4. When routing the patch cords, make sure not to exceed the minimum bend radius of 1.25 inches (3.18 cm). Excess patch cord length must be stored at the Fiber Optic Terminal (FOT) or at an intermediate storage device. 3.4 Removal of 12-Pack Assemblies or Bulkhead Plates The assemblies or plates may be removed by rotating the quarter turn fasteners one quarter turn and pulling out the unit. Page 13 © 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. ADCP-90-162 • Issue 3 • March 2000 4 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE For customers wanting information on ADC products or help in using them, ADC offers the services listed below. 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Box 1101, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1101, U.S.A. Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. ADC reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event shall ADC be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and ADC further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similar damages. This disclaimer of liability applies to all products, publications and services during and after the warranty period. This publication may be verified at any time by contacting ADC’s Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-366-3891, extension 3475 (in U.S.A. or Canada) or 952-946-3000 (outside U.S.A. and Canada), or by writing to ADC Telecommunications, Inc., Attn: Technical Assistance Center, Mail Station #71, P.O. Box 1101, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1101, U.S.A. © 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc. All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A. Page 14