DTerminator 2
ICT/ICX/ICP
I N S T A L L A T I O N
I N S T R U C T I O N
Integrated Closure Terminal (A and B Sizes)
1.
General Product Information
The DTerminator 2 ICT/ICX/ICP integrated closure terminal combines splicing and
terminal chambers into a single aerial terminal closure that provides mechanical
strength, security, and environmental protection. It is a strand-mounted, freebreathing closure intended for use in new construction and rehabilitation on nonpressurized polyethylene-sheathed aerial cable (including self-supporting aerial
cable).
The closure is available in two splice chamber sizes: A and the larger B. The closure features a convoluted design with a self-supporting bondbar assembly that
allows for easy installation with few parts and 360-degree splice access. The gelfilled end pieces are trimmed to seal around cables. An extension kit is available
for the B size.
The terminal housing features a swing-up door that facilitates terminal access and
grommets that accommodate multi-pair drop wire. The housing provides molded
latches for tool-less entry and molded drip loops for drop wire support. A single
terminal block with 10, 12, 15, 20, or 25 pairs is installed at the factory. Up to 2
additional blocks may be field installed on some configurations. The housing is
also available with installed DIN rail to hold site-terminated modules.
The DTerminator 2 terminal block uses GelGuard sealing gel technology to environmentally protect the terminal connections and test ports. The unique insulation
displacement connection technology allows connections to be made on 18 AWG
copper-clad steel F-drop to 24 AWG copper wire without stripping the wire insulation or any special adapters. Blocks are available in unprotected (ICT), protected
(ICP), and upgradeable (ICX) versions; the upgradeable version allows circuit protection to be added pair by pair as needed. Special circuit markers are available for
easy identification of special lines.
2.
Caution
1.
The DTerminator 2 terminals are UL listed for indoor/outdoor use when
installed in a suitably approved UL listed enclosure including units
mounted on or inside a building. When terminals are mounted in a
restricted access area inside a building, no enclosure is required.
2.
Terminations must only be made on solid copper conductors physically
no larger than 18.5 AWG. All DTerminator 2 terminal products are
fuseless and may require fuse links per local practice. A fuse link should
not be confused with circuit protection.
3.
Use/follow all applicable safety equipment/practices for installation and
operation, including company, local, NEC and ANSI/NFPA 70.
4.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not install product during
lightning storms or contact exposed wires and termination points.
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5.
Shielded cable, upgradeable and protected units with
ground strips require an approved ground connection to
the eyelet ground terminal.
6.
Driver Type: 1 = Fail Safe FS 265-600V 24 AWG, blue
2 = Fail Safe/Vent Safe FS/VS 265-600V
24 AWG, It. blue
3 = Unprotected 24 AWG, white
Note: Fail Safe only for OSP Applications. Fail Safe/Vent
Safe for primary protection.
3.
Tools and Materials
The following tools and materials should be used as required per
locally approved practice:
A.
Tie wraps or metal cable straps
B.
Bond clamps
C.
1/2-inch wrench
D.
Can wrench (216 tool)
E.
Snips
A
Raychem System Practice
and Installation Instructions
December 1992
D
DTerminator 2“ ICT
Integrated Closure Terminal
C
B
4.
Kit Components
The DTerminator 2 ICT integrated closure terminal kit is composed
of these items:
(See kit components illustration)
A.
(1) Closure
B.
(2) Gel end pieces
C.
(1) Installation instruction sheet with diameter tape
D.
(2) Tie wraps
E.
(1) Bond bar assembly
E
Kit Components
5.
Size Selection
Important: Table A provides cable ranges, splice diameters,
and recommended sheath openings.
Table A - Size Selection
ICT
Size
A
B
Maximum
Splice
Bundle
(inches)
3.0
4.0
Min/Max
Sheath
Openings
(inches)
13-17
13-17
End Piece
End Piece Minimum Maximum
Opening Cable O.D. Cable O.D.
(inches)
(inches)
0.50
Main
1.5
0
Branch
1.0
0.55
Main
1.9
0
Branch
1.5
Approx.
Range
(pairs)
25-200
0-100
25-600
0-300
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6. General Installation
1.
2.
Figure 1
Create a sheath opening per Table A using your locally
approved practice. Example (Figure 1)
Center the strand supported bond bar assembly over the
sheath opening. Hang and finger tighten the bond bar
assembly on the strand with the strand clamp hook facing the terminal side and the braids facing the splice
chamber side (Figure 2).
17 "
15 "
13 "
Note: To ground the terminal block of the ICX or ICP, connect the ground wire to the strand-support bond assembly
at the double-nutted stud before splicing.
3.
4.
5.
Recommended Splice Openings
Figure 2
Secure bond bar assembly to the strand with a 1/2”
wrench.
Terminal
Side
Install the bond clamps on the bottom or splice chamber
side of the cable. If two cables are to be bonded, install
the bond clamps on the splice chamber side of the cable
(Figure 2). Temporarily support the cable at each end of
the strand-supported bond bar assembly. Attach the
bonding braid to the cable. Fold excess braid over and
tape-off.
Splice Chamber
Side
Cut the diameter tape from the bottom of this page and
measure cable O.D. Trim the gel end pieces to fit the
main and branch cables as specified in Table B. Use
snips to trim the gel along the tirm lines that are molded
into the gel (Figure 3). Pull firmly to remove each gel
cutout. (Figure 4)
Figure 3
Important: Follow the trim line instructions shown in
Table B.
Gel Trim
Lines
Table B - Gel End Piece Trim Criteria
ICT
Size
Cable
0.5 - 0.9
1.0 - 1.2
1.3 - 1.5
Do not trim
1.0
1.25
Branch
0 - 0.4
0.5 - 0.8
0.9 - 1.0
Do not trim
0.5
0.85
Main
0.5 - 0.9
1.2 - 1.5
1.6 - 1.9
Do not trim
1.0
1.25
Branch
0 - 0.7
0.8 - 1.1
1.2 - 1.5
Do not trim
0.8
1.2
Main
A
B
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Cable Size Range (inches) Trim Line
Figure 4
TRAC
Tape
Roll
For butt splice applications, use accessory cable plug or
make a 1/2” O.D. TRAC closure tape roll using three 4”
pcs. The TRAC closure tape roll should be placed in the
outside flap of the main port, extending approximately
3/8” beyond the end piece. (Figure 5)
3 PCS. 4” Tape
Figure 6
Note: TRAC closure tape and accessory cable plugs sold
separately.
7.
Figure 5
Gel Cut-out
Position the end pieces over the hanger bracket with the
hinge on top. Snap half-shells together around cable(s)
as shown in Figure 6.
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Accessory Plug
Figure 7
1-1/2" MIN.
8.
Place the closure over the end pieces and align the outside of the end pieces with the outside edges of the closure. Feed tie wraps through slots in closure and end
pieces. Secure tie wraps, leaving 1-1/2” loop. (Figure 7)
9.
Roll the closure back over the cable to access the wirework. Splice the DTerminator 2 terminal stub to the main
cable per your locally approved practice. Leave enough
slack in the stub to allow the closure to be easily opened
and closed. (Figure 8)
10. Roll the closure back over the splice. Close and tighten
bolts.
Important: Install spacers such that cables are centered in
end piece holes.
Ground
Wire
Figure 8
7. Drop Wire Installation
1.
Release the latches on the terminal block compartment
and raise the lid until it snaps open. Run drop wires per
locally approved practice. (Figure 9) If F-drop wires are
used, split the wires 2”.
Important: Do not strip insulation from conductors.
Note: For double-insulated aerial drop wire, manually split
drop wire conductors 3”. Then remove at least 2” of the
outer insulation, leaving the inner insulation intact.
Figure 9
2.
To install drop wire, back driver module off until it clicks or
bolt spins freely in the “up” position. (Figure 10)
Note: When modules are not in use, they should be
returned to the “down” position.
3.
Insert pair into wire entry port until it passes over the
white or colored insert inside the module and stops. Hold
conductors in place while tightening module until it bottoms out in the “down” position. (Figures 10 and 11)
8. Testing
Figure 11
Figure 10
1.
To disconnect or remove a drop wire, back driver module
off until it clicks or bolt spins freely in the “up” position.
Remove conductors. Return module to the “down” position to test to the C.O. Trim drop wire ends 1/2” before
reinstalling. (Figure 12)
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Important: Driver module must be in the “down” position
to test.
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"Up" position
"Down" position
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Figure 12
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The test port in the top of each driver module is gel-filled
for environmental protection. If a talk pair is needed,
insert the test clips into the test ports. (Figure 13)
9. Protector (Module) Replacement
Figure 14
DTerminator 2 protected terminals have driver modules with
factory-sealed circuit protection. To restore protection, replace
the protected driver module. Follow the same procedure for
protected and unprotected driver modules.
To replace a driver module, back driver module off until it
clicks or bolt spins freely in the “up” position. Remove the
drop wire from the wire connection port. Slowly lift the
module from the block and discard the used module.
(Figure 14)
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Note: Do not apply pressure to the back side of the driver
module while attempting to remove it, as this will lock it in
place on the block.
2.
Select a new driver module identical to the one being
replaced, unless the module is being upgraded from an
unprotected module to a protected version. Protected
driver modules have colored inserts in the drivers.
Note: Protected modules should be installed only on terminals manufactured with a ground strip. The ground strip is
located along the length of the terminal under the front
edge of the modules.
3.
Align the new driver module in the slot and push down on
the outer edges until it seats in the “up” position. Trim and
reinstall the drop wire, then tighten the module until it bottoms out in the “down” position.
Note: When not in use, the module should be returned to
the “down” position. (Figure 10)
10. Re-entry
1.
Release latches or bolts and roll the closure back over the
cable to access the wirework. (See Figure 8, Section 6.0,
Step 9).
Note: If you are replacing a cable with another cable that
is as large as or larger than the original, you can reuse the
end pieces. If the new cable is smaller, you must replace
the end pieces.
2.
After re-entry is complete, secure the closure as described
in Section 6.0, Step 10.
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