FieldSmart
Fiber Delivery Point
(FDP)
Installation Manual
Indoor 36, 96, 144 Port Wall Box
Outdoor 24 or 48 Port Wall Box
Indoor/Outdoor SCD Wall Box
Pedestals
Small Count Delivery (SCD) Case
Clearview xPAK
CraftSmart Test Access Point (TAP) Box
Splice-on Connectors
Part #: 010012
Rev: C
Updated: 11.2012
5480 Nathan Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Direct: 763.476.6866
National: 800.422.2537
www.ClearfieldConnection.com
techsupport@clfd.net
Table of Contents
Technical Support ............................................................................................................. 3
Proprietary ...................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 5
Wall Box Packaging .......................................................................................................... 6
Indoor 36 and 96 Port Wall Box ........................................................................................ 7
Panel Installation ............................................................................................. 8
Panel Access ................................................................................................... 9
Cable Preparation & Installation .................................................................... 10
Sealing the Panel & Grounding ..................................................................... 12
Fiber Splicing ................................................................................................. 13
Jumper Installation. ....................................................................................... 14
Indoor-Rated 144 Port Wall Box ..................................................................................... 15
Introduction .................................................................................................... 16
Installation ..................................................................................................... 17
Access ........................................................................................................... 18
Cable Preparation & Installation .................................................................... 19
Cable Installation .......................................................................................... 21
Grounding & Sealing the Panel ..................................................................... 22
Fiber Splicing ................................................................................................. 23
Jumper Installation ........................................................................................ 24
Adding PON Splitters ................................................................................... 25
Outdoor 24 and 48 Port Wall Box ................................................................................... 27
Panel Installation ........................................................................................... 28
Panel Access ................................................................................................. 29
Cable Preparation & Installation .................................................................... 30
Grounding ...................................................................................................... 32
Fiber Splicing ................................................................................................ 33
Jumper Installation ........................................................................................ 34
Outdoor/Indoor Wall Box................................................................................................. 36
Overview ....................................................................................................... 37
Installation ..................................................................................................... 38
Grommet Installation ..................................................................................... 38
Installing Brackets ......................................................................................... 39
FPP 930 & 1020 Series Pedestals.................................................................................. 41
Splice Only FieldSmart Pedestals................................................................................... 44
Accessory List ............................................................................................... 45
Pedestal Access ........................................................................................... 46
Cable Preparation & Installation .................................................................... 47
Grounding ...................................................................................................... 49
Fiber Splicing ................................................................................................. 50
Closing Pedestal ........................................................................................... 52
96-Port PON Pedestal Insert Kit ..................................................................................... 53
Pedestal Overview ........................................................................................ 53
Installation ..................................................................................................... 54
Channell Pedestal ........................................................................................................... 54
Emerson BD7 Pedestal................................................................................................... 54
Installation in Proform 12” Pedestal ................................................................................ 56
Charles 14” Round Pedestal ........................................................................................... 57
PON in a Pedestal in Vault ............................................................................................. 58
Installing PON Splitters ................................................................................. 60
Cable Preparation & Installation .................................................................... 61
Fiber Splicing ................................................................................................. 63
Small Count Delivery (SCD) Case .................................................................................. 64
Clearview xPAK Overview .............................................................................................. 80
CraftSmart Test Access Point (TAP) Box ....................................................................... 84
CraftSmart Splice-On Connector (SOC) ......................................................................... 88
2 FDP Part # 010012 Technical Support
Clearfield, Inc. can be contacted for any issues that arise with the supplied product.
If you need to return the supplied product, you must contact the Clearfield, Inc. Customer Service
Department to request a Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) number.
Clearfield, Inc.
5480 Nathan Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Toll Free:
Phone:
Fax:
Customer Support:
Technical Support:
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FDP Part # 010012
Introduction
Proprietary Notice
About FieldSmart Product Line Application
Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Clearfield, Inc. and may not be duplicated in full or
part by any person without prior written approval of Clearfield, Inc.
Its purpose is to provide the user with adequately detailed documentation to efficiently install the equipment
supplied. Every effort has been made to keep the information contained in this document current and
accurate as of the date of publication or revision. However, no guarantee is given or implied that the
document is error free or that it is accurate with regard to any specification.
4 FDP Part # 010012 Introduction
The FieldSmart Fiber Delivery Point (FDP) Wall Box provides 12 to 144 ports of fiber management access
and protection. The Wall Box is offered in two varieties, with one version for use in an indoor IFC application
and another for use in an OSP environment. With Clearfield’s Clearview Cassette™ at its heart, the FDP
Wall Box provides service providers plug & play integration based upon the configuration requirements of the
application. The FDP Wall Box supports all cable construction types for both Patch Only and Patch & Splice
deployments. All industry standard connector styles are available.
Attribute
Dimensions
24 Outdoor
12.52" H x
16.22" W x 5.75"
D
Up to 24 ports
48 Outdoor
12.52” H x 18.92”
W x 7.2” D
36 Indoor
10.5” H x 16.0” W
x 5.5” D
96 Indoor
15.0” H x 27.5”
W x 11.5” D
144 Indoor
24” H x 26” W x
8” D
Up to 48 ports
Up to 36 ports
Up to 96 ports
Up to 144 ports
(in 12-port
increments)
Splice
Capacity
12 splices in
each Clearview
Cassette Capacity 24
splices
12 splices in
each Clearview
Cassette Capacity 48
splices
12 splices in each
Clearview
Cassette Capacity 36
splices
12 splices in
each Clearview
Cassette Capacity 96
splices
12 splices in
each Clearview
Cassette Capacity 144
splices
Storage
Capacity
One meter of
900um fiber, Up
to 5 meters
of 12-fiber IFC
jacketed fiber
One meter of
900um fiber, Up
to 3 meters
of jacketed fiber
Up to 5 meters of
12-fiber IFC
jacketed fiber
Up to 5 meters
of 12-fiber IFC
jacketed fiber
Up to 5 meters
of 12-fiber IFC
jacketed fiber
Port Density
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Wall Box Packaging
All wall boxes are securely packaged for easy handling and accessibility for customer access.
Typical wall box packaging
NOTE: Small items are shipped with product – do not throw away packaging until everything has been
checked.
6 FDP Part # 010012 Indoor Wall Box Overview - 36 and 96 Ports
1 1 2
3 4
1.
2.
3.
4.
Removable security access doors
Clearview Cassette (left exit for patch and splice)
Slack storage for incoming jumpers.
Cable clamp
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Panel Installation
The wall box is installed via the 4 holes located in the rear of the enclosure.
Mounting Holes Hold the panel up to the mounting surface and mark the hole locations with a marker.
NOTE: A level may be used to ensure that the panel is mounted straight.
Pilot holes can then be drilled at each mark. Using appropriate fasteners for the material, attach the panel to
the surface.
8 FDP Part # 010012 Panel Access
The interior of the panel can be accessed by loosening the security screws on each of the two doors using a
7/16” thin wall socket or a telecommunications industry “can wrench”.
Security NOTE: The door on the right provides access to the distribution ports and the jumper slack storage, while the
door on the left is used to access the splicing compartment.
Each door is removable by tilting the door to disengage the hinge at the bottom of the door and lifting the pin
from the top hinge.
Installing the door is done in the reverse order. The interior of the panel can be accessed by loosening the
security screws on each of the two doors using a 7/16” thin wall socket or a telecommunications industry
“can wrench”.
NOTE: The door on the right provides access to the distribution ports and the jumper slack storage while the
door on the left is used to access the splicing compartment.
The cassette splicing area can be accessed by pressing in the tabs at both the top and bottom of the panel
and swinging the bulkhead open.
Bulkhead
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Cable Preparation & Installation
The slack storage compartment of the wall box is large enough to
accommodate 25 feet of buffer tube slack from a 144 fiber loose
tube cable. However, it is recommended that you only prep as
much cable as you will need to perform your work.
NOTE: You will need approximately 3 feet of fiber inside the splice
tray so add that to the total prep length.
The splicing side of the indoor wall box will
accommodate a cable that is prepped in either a ring
cut/mid-span opening fashion or at the end of the cable.
NOTE: An OSP cable is shown in the picture, but an
IFC tight buffer cable can be used as well. If a shielded
cable is used, a bonding clamp 3M 4460-D or
equivalent can be used.
Cable Mid-Span Opening
End of the Cable
If a shielded cable is used, a bonding clamp 3M
4460-D or equivalent can be used.
3M 4460-D
Bonding Clamp Installed
In order to install cable in the splicing side of the wall box, the feed
through plate will need to be removed by removing the two screws
holding it in place.
Screws and plates
10 FDP Part # 010012 Locate the green clamp shells and corresponding 1/4-20
mounting screws from the ship-along hardware.
The clamp shells are used in same size pairs. Avoid using a
clamp that is too small and does not easily close around the
cable. Use the next larger clamp and grommet tape. Grommet
tape should be applied to the green clamp shell prior to
installation.
Use the included mounting screw to fasten the clam shell and the
cable to the panel on the provided tab. The cable should be
mounted so that the breakout is slightly beyond the end of the
clam shell. After mounting the cable, replace the feed through
plate with the same screws.
Grounding
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The panel and all associated cables can be grounded to the provided lug.
Sealing the Panel
The unused holes in the housing of the panel can be sealed using the included plugs.
Plugs Installed
Fiber Splicing
12 FDP Part # 010012 Route the buffer tube to be spliced in the slack storage and up to
the cassette to be spliced. Mark the tie off point of the cassette with
a marker. Make sure to leave around 3 feet of extra buffer tube after
the mark to allow for slack in the tray.
Mark here
Remove all Clearview Cassettes from panel that need to be
spliced. This can be done by opening the bulkhead and
removing the two captive screws holding the cassette to the
bulkhead.
Captive Screws
SEE THE SPLICING MANUAL FOR SPLICING IN THE CLEARVIEW CASSETTE.
Return the cassette to the panel. Store buffer tubes and secure
with the provided Velcro and bridge lances.
Close the bulkhead and make sure the tabs in the housing are
bent enough to retain the bulkhead.
Jumper Installation
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Access to the jumper side of the panel is done via the security screw on the right hand side of the panel.
Security Screw
Individual jumpers can be inserted through either the upper or lower hole in the enclosure. You may want to
wrap the group of jumpers with some grommet tape to protect them from the edge of the sheet metal at the
opening.
Grommet Tape
Store the slack from the jumpers on the slack management spools provided. It is recommended that the
jumpers leave the radius spools toward the back wall opposite the cable entrance, and then transition
forward to the adapters. This will allow for proper jumper swing if the bulkhead is opened. The slack can then
be dressed up using the supplied Velcro strips.
14 FDP Part # 010012 FieldSmart
Indoor Rated 144 Port
Wall Box
Installation Manual
15 FDP Part # 010012
Introduction
The FieldSmart FDP 144-port Wall Box provides up to 144 ports of fiber management access and protection
along with the ability to utilize PON within the same enclosure. With Clearfield’s Clearview Cassette™ at its
heart, the FDP Wall Box provides service providers plug & play integration based upon the configuration
requirements of the application. The FDP Wall Box supports all cable construction types for both Patch Only
and Patch & Splice deployments. All industry standard connector styles are available.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Removable security access doors
Clearview Cassette (left exit for patch and splice)
Slack storage for incoming jumpers.
Port Designation card
16 FDP Part # 010012 Installation
The wall box is installed via the 4 holes located in the rear of the enclosure.
Hold the panel up to the mounting surface and mark the hole locations with a marker. NOTE: A level may be
used to ensure that the panel is mounted straight.
Pilot holes can then be drilled at each mark. Using appropriate fasteners for the material, attach the panel to
the surface.
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Access
The interior of the panel can be accessed by
loosening the security screws on each of the two
doors using a 7/16” thin wall socket or a
telecommunications industry “can wrench”.
NOTE: The door on the right provides access to
the distribution ports and the jumper slack storage
while the door on the left is used to access the
splicing compartment.
Each door is then removable by tilting the door to disengage the hinge at the bottom of the door and lifting
the pin from the top hinge. Installing the door is done in the reverse order.
The cassette splicing area can be accessed by pressing in the tabs at both the top and bottom of the panel
and swinging the bulkhead open.
Cable Preparation
18 FDP Part # 010012 The slack storage compartment of the wall box is large enough to accommodate 25 feet of buffer tube slack
from a 144 fiber loose tube cable. It is recommended however that you only prep as much cable as you will
need to perform your work. NOTE: You will need approximately 3 feet of fiber inside the splice tray so add
that to the total prep length.
The splicing side of the indoor wall box will accommodate a cable that is prepped in either a ring cut/midspan opening fashion or at the end of the cable. NOTE: An OSP cable is shown in the picture, but an IFC
tight buffer cable can be used as well.
Ring Cut/Mid-span Opening
End of the cable
If a shielded cable is used, a bonding clamp 3M 4460-D or equivalent can be used.
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3M 4460
Bonding clamp installed
If desired, a central strength member clamp (3M 2172 or equivalent) may be installed to secure the central
strength member to the cable jacket.
3M 2172
Cable clamp installed
Cable Installation
20 FDP Part # 010012 In order to install cable in the splicing side of the wall box, the feed through plate will need to be removed by
removing the two screws holding it in place.
Locate the green clamp shells and corresponding 1/4-20 mounting hardware from the ship-along hardware.
NOTE: The clamp shells mount using barrel nuts over the preinstalled studs on the rear.
The clamp shells are used in same-size pairs. Avoid using a clamp that is too small and does not easily close
around the cable. Use the next larger clamp and grommet tape. Grommet tape should be applied to the
green clamp shell prior to installation.
Use the included barrel nut to fasten the clamp shell and the cable to the panel on the provided studs. The
cable should be mounted so that the breakout is slightly beyond the end of the clam shell. After mounting the
cable, replace the feed through plate with the same screws.
Grounding
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The panel and all associated cables can be grounded to the provided ground plate.
Sealing the Panel
The unused holes in the housing of the panel can be sealed using the included plugs.
Fiber Splicing
22 FDP Part # 010012 Route the buffer tube to be spliced in the slack storage and
up to the cassette to be spliced. Mark the tie off point of the
cassette with a marker. Make sure to leave around 3 feet of
extra buffer tube after the mark to allow for slack in the tray.
Remove all Clearview Cassettes from panel that need to be
spliced. This can be done by opening the bulkhead and
removing the two captive screws holding the cassette to the
bulkhead.
SEE THE SPLICING MANUAL FOR SPLICING IN THE CLEARVIEW CASSETTE.
After splicing is complete, return the cassette to the panel and store
buffer tubes and secure with the provided Velcro and bridge lances.
Close the bulkhead and make sure the tabs in the housing are bent
enough to retain the bulkhead.
Jumper Installation
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Access to the jumper side of the panel is done via the security screw on the right hand side of the panel.
Individual jumpers can be inserted through either the upper or lower hole in the enclosure. You may want to
wrap the group of jumpers with some grommet tape to protect them from the edge of the sheet metal at the
opening.
Store the slack from the jumpers on the slack management spools provided. It is recommended that the
jumpers leave the radius spools toward the back wall opposite the cable entrance, and then transition
forward to the adapters. This will allow for proper jumper swing if the bulkhead is opened. The slack can then
be dressed up using the supplied Velcro strips.
Adding PON Splitters
24 FDP Part # 010012 Pre-terminated splitters can be added to the panel if desired. These planar splitters are available in several
different configurations with splits from 1 x 4 up to 1 x 32. In order to install them, locate the adhesive backed
hook and loop tape from the ship along materials, and cut a 2” piece of both varieties of the tape.
Remove the backing from one of the pieces and attach it to the splitter body in roughly the center of the
housing.
Then place the second piece of tape on top of the first to engage the hook and loop system.
Remove the backing from the second piece of tape and then place the splitter in the lower left corner of the
distribution side of the panel.
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The parking block can then be routed around the slack storage spools and parked into the provided clips at
the top of the bulkhead.
The splitter legs can then be deployed to the distribution, feeder ports and the slack stored as needed.
Additional splitters can be mounted in the same fashion on top of the original splitter.
Outdoor Wall Mount Box Overview – 24 and 48 Ports
26 FDP Part # 010012 6 7
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Can wrench accessible security doors
2" conduit opening
Slack storage for incoming jumpers.
Port designation card
Weather tight seal
Clearview Cassette (left exit for patch and splice)
Buffer tube slack storage
Optional padlock
Panel Installation
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The wall box is installed via the 4 holes, located on the tabs, on each corner of the rear of the enclosure.
Hold the panel up to the mounting surface and mark the hole locations with a marker. NOTE: A level may be
used to ensure that the panel is mounted straight.
Pilot holes can then be drilled at each mark. Using appropriate fasteners for the material, attach the panel to
the surface.
Panel Access
28 FDP Part # 010012 The interior of the panel can be accessed by loosening the security screws on the outer door, using a 7/16"
thin wall socket or a telecommunications industry "can wrench".
The cassette splicing area can then be accessed by loosening the security on the secondary internal door.
Cable Preparation & Installation
29 FDP Part # 010012
The slack storage compartment of the wall box is large enough to accommodate more buffer tube than would
typically be used in this application. It is recommended, however, that you only prep as much cable as you
will need to perform your work.
NOTE: You will need approximately 3 feet of fiber inside the splice tray so add that to the total prep length.
Included in each wall box are 2 liquid tight fittings and an assortment of rubber inserts. Choose the insert that
is close to, but larger than, the size of the cable. The inserts can be exchanged by prying out the unwanted
insert and replacing it with the desired size.
The liquid tight fitting can then be installed by inserting the thread through the bottom of the panel and
securing with the included nut. NOTE: The optional strength member tie off is shown in this picture.
30 FDP Part # 010012 The stripped cable can then be inserted into the liquid tight fitting and secured by tightening the larger dome
nut on the outside of the fitting.
If a shielded cable is used, a bonding clamp 3M 4460-D or equivalent can also be used.
3M 4460-D
Bonding Clamp Installed
Grounding
The panel and all associated cables can be grounded to the provided lug in the splicing side of the wall box.
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Fiber Splicing
32 FDP Part # 010012 Route the buffer tube to be spliced in the slack storage and up to the cassette to be spliced. Mark the tie off
point of the cassette with a marker. Make sure to leave around 3 feet of extra buffer tube after the mark to
allow for slack in the tray.
Remove all Clearview Cassettes from panel that need to be
spliced. This can be done by opening the bulkhead and removing
the two captive screws holding the cassette to the bulkhead.
SEE THE SPLICING MANUAL FOR SPLICING IN THE CLEARVIEW CASSETTE.
After splicing is complete, return the cassette to the panel and
store buffer tubes and secure with the provided Velcro and
bridge lances. Then close the bulkhead and use the 7/16 "
screw to secure it closed.
Jumper Installation
Access to the jumper side of the panel is done via the security screw on the outside door.
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Individual jumpers can be inserted through either the upper or lower hole in the enclosure. You will want to
wrap the group of jumpers with some of the provided grommet tape to protect them from the edge of the
sheet metal at the opening and provide an environmental seal. Make sure to use enough tape to fully seal
the gap around the jumpers.
Store the slack from the jumpers on the slack management spools provided. It is recommended that the
jumpers leave the radius spools toward the back wall opposite the cable entrance, and then transition
forward to the adapters. This will allow for proper jumper swing if the bulkhead is opened. The slack can then
be dressed up using the supplied Velcro strips.
Jumpers can also enter through the 2" conduit opening provided in the rear of the panel by removing the
conduit sealing plug.
34 FDP Part # 010012 Pre-connectorized jumpers or OSP cables can be sealed in the same fashion as the distribution side by
using a liquid tight fitting around the cable.
FieldSmart Indoor/Outdoor Wall Box
Introduction
35 FDP Part # 010012
The FieldSmart Indoor/Outdoor Wall Box is a plastic NEMA 4 rated box that is available in 2 sizes. Small
version holds one Clearfield xPAK, while the larger version holds up to 2 Clearview Cassettes.
Attribute
Small plastic wall box - FDP-xWB1
Large plastic wall box – FDP-xWB2
Dimensions
External – 9”W x 12”L x 4”D Internal – 6”W x
9”L x 2.25”D
External – 13.17”W x 17.56”L x 3.84”D
Internal – 10”W x 14.1”L x 3.25”D
Port Density
Up to 6 ports - Holds 1 XPAK xPAKs ordered
separately
Up to 24 ports – holds 2 Cassettes.
Cassettes ordered separately.
Splice Capacity
6 – in one XPAK
12 splices in each Clearview Cassette —
capacity 24 splices
Items Included
Box, ¾” Strain relief fitting, nut, grommet for
.24-.63”, grommet for 3 flat drop cables
including plugs
Box, Designation label, ¾” Strain relief
fitting(fits .51-.71”cable;), nut, grommet for
.24-.63” cable, grommet for 3 flat drop
cables including plugs, Cassette Universal
Mounting Kit
NEMA Rating
NEMA 4
NEMA 4
Optional items for Plastic Wall Boxes
Part Number: FDP-xAK1 = Optional Accessory Kit (Includes 1 Strain relief fitting and nut and 2 strength
member clamps)
Overview for Indoor/Outdoor Wall Box
36 FDP Part # 010012 1 2 3
4 FDP-XWB1 and FDP-XWB2
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mounting tabs (top and bottom)
Hinged side
Secondary Security Lock hole
Screws for additional security
Indoor Wall Box Installation
Unpack wall box from shipping container – make sure you check for small items that may be included. These
would be bagged separately and included in the shipping container.
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The wall box is installed via the 2 slots located in the top and bottom of the enclosure. Hold the panel up to
the mounting surface and mark the hole locations with a marker.
NOTE: A level may be used to ensure that the panel is mounted straight.
Pilot holes can then be drilled at each mark. Using appropriate fasteners for the material, attach the panel to
the surface.
Installing Grommets
1.
Identify the location of grommet – on both size boxes, the grommet locations have been premarked on the inside of the box for easy identification. There are two grommet locations for
each box.
2.
Use a 1” drill bit (step drill is preferred tool); drill out the plastic area enough so that the water
tight strain relief fitting will fit through the hole.
3.
Install the strain relief fitting through the hole, with the threads on the inside of this box.
4.
Install the nut onto the threads and tighten securely until the fitting will not rotate.
5.
If optional strength clamps are used, install them, onto the strain relief threads before installing
nut to tighten.
Installing Brackets (U-MOUNT for XPAK in FDP-XWB1)
1)
38 Locate U-Mount package (part number 012022 - this is typically supplied with the xPAK)
FDP Part # 010012 2)
Remove contents from plastic bag and carefully cut the different components from the main
bracket. There is an instruction card included with each U-Mount bracket.
3)
Once removed, screw the U-Mount bracket and
retaining clips into the wall box. The location for
this is located on the back of the instruction card.
4)
You are now ready to install the xPAK into the wall
box. See Clearview xPAK section for details. Typical
cable/jumper routing is included on the back of the
instruction card.
Installing Brackets – (Universal Cassette Mount for FDP-XWB2)
1)
Locate U-Mount package (part number 012700) - typically shipped separately inside of wall box
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2)
Remove contents from plastic bag and carefully cut the different components from the main
bracket. There is an instruction card included with each U-Mount bracket.
3)
Assemble U-Mount Bracket per instruction card
4)
Once assembled, screw the U-Mount bracket and
retaining clips into the wall box. Location for this is
on the back of the instruction card.
5)
You are now ready to install cassettes into wall box, using the retaining screws to fasten the
cassettes to the clear brackets. See cassette section for additional details.
6)
Typical cable/jumper routing is included on the back of the
instruction card.
7)
Install designation label (shipped separately inside of
wall box) – to the door. Make sure label is positioned
below the raised UL listing – located on the door of the
box.
FPP 920 & 1020 Series Pedestal Housing
40 FDP Part # 010012 See below for an open view of a CraftSmart Fiber Protection Pedestal (FPP) with an example of how
equipment might be mounted.
Refer to company practices and instructions for the correct splicing methods and cabling procedures not
addressed in this practice.
Description
The FPP housing is designed for use in underground applications.
The base of the FPP features a direct buried base with a high rib design that does not require a stake for
installation. An optional stake pre-assembled to the base can be driven in the ground to anchor the pedestal.
A mounting stake/bracket is pre-installed onto the pedestal base of the Fiber Protection Pedestal. All cables
are brought up to the base of the FPP from underneath.
(Optional Long Stake – 52”)
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The upper cover is equipped with condensation vents and a locking mechanism to secure the coyer to the
base.
Application
The FPP housing is designed for underground applications and will accommodate the following applications:
1.
2.
3.
A standard power passing tap.
A standard wide body tap.
A standard tap/splitter combo.
Self-lock Cover Operation Instructions
Insert a 7/16” hex nut driver to the lock head and turn ¼” turn to the right (clockwise). While holding the lock
in the position, push up on the top of the pedestal cover to unlatch the cover from the base.
To replace the cover, position the cover over the self-locating feature. This feature ensures the cover will
self-lock properly without requiring special alignment. The self-locking mechanism will latch the cover to the
base.
Cable Placement
Allow for a cable, or cable ends, to remain exposed above final grade. 20” for
both coax cables at each pedestal location.
FPP Base Installation
42 FDP Part # 010012 On engineering jobs where buried coax cables are being placed, the FP Pedestal can be either offset to the
trench or in the open trench.
Final grade should be established before pedestal is placed.
Unlock the pedestal cover using self-lock procedures in section 4.1. Remove the upper cover by lifting it up
and away from the base. Then, place the base over cables in the prepared hole (12” wide, 9” deep).
Fill in around the base with soil, adding more soil as necessary and
tamping thoroughly to bring the soil to finished grade level. Place and
tamp the soil inside the base so that the inside soil level is at least
equal to the outside level.
Drive the pedestal stake and base assembly into the ground, using an
appropriate stake pounding tool to the proper depth shown by the
ground level mark on the base of the pedestal. Holding your foot
against the base while driving the stake will help avoid vibration in the
base. Never attempt to drive the pedestal base into the ground.
Cut the cable tails to a minimum of 20” above finish grade, which will
allow the tails to fit inside the pedestal with the cover installed. On
shorter pedestals, the cable tail will need to be cut shorter to replace
the cover successfully back on the base.
To replace the cover, position the cover over the self-locating feature.
This feature ensures the cover will self-lock properly without requiring
special alignment. The hex head self-locking mechanism will latch the
cover to the base.
Splice Only FieldSmart Pedestal
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The FieldSmart FDP Pedestal is a value added version of an Emerson BD5 distribution pedestal. This style
pedestal is a round-cornered, square-design telephone distribution pedestal accepted for use by the RDUP
(formerly RUS). The pedestal has been modified to accommodate the use of fiber optic distribution and drop
splices.
This pedestal is designed to accommodate outside plant cables with a loose tube/buffer tube construction. It
can handle both armored and non-armored cables. If cables are to be installed in a ring cut/mid-span
opening configuration, then only cables capable of passing the RDUP mid-span criteria of the PE-91
specification are allowed.
Included in this pedestal are: a splice tray bracket, one splice tray, a dielectric wrap around shield, radius
limiting spools, Velcro style cable management, cable securing zip ties and a shield isolation
bonding/grounding bracket assembly.
Features and Benefits:
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Rugged metal housing made of mill-galvanized steel--for durability and low maintenance costs
Emerson’s unique multi-stage paint process meets or exceeds EPA standards and provides a
tough corrosion-resistant finish for longer life
Tongue-in-groove fit of upper cover protects against environmental conditions
Factory installed dielectric shield offers ultraviolet protection of cable conductors; while remaining
user friendly
RUS accepted shield isolation bonding/grounding bracket assembly accommodates the RUS PE91 requirements for cable shield isolation; 6AWG grounding capability
Splicing capacity for up to 144 splices that can be used for either distribution to drop splices or to
splice express fibers
Accessory List
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2 3 7 4 9
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9.
Radius limiting spool
Velcro cable management
Splice tray
Distribution and drop cables
Outside cover
Security screw for holding on the cover
Secondary splice tray holder mounting location
Vinyl dust /UV shield
Zip Tie cable management
Pedestal Access
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The interior of the pedestal can be accessed by loosening the security screw on the right hand side of the
pedestal using a 7/16” thin wall socket or a telecommunications industry “can wrench”.
Then, by supporting the top of the cover and pulling out and up on the handle, the outer cover of the pedestal
can be removed to provide access to the interior.
Cable Preparation & Installation
46 FDP Part # 010012 OSP distribution cables that are entering or exiting the pedestal can be prepped in either a ring cut/mid-span
opening fashion or at the end of the cable.
Ring Cut/Mid-span Opening
End of the cable
The pedestal is designed to hold more than 20 feet of buffer tube from a 144 OSP cable, but most
manufacturers recommend not exposing more than 20 feet in an OSP environment. This rule is especially
true for ring cut applications (see RDUP PE91).
In either cable prep method, please verify with your cable manufacturer to see if a central strength member
clamp (3M 2172 or equivalent) must be installed to secure the central strength member, in order to maintain
the cable warranty.
3M 2172
Cable Clamp Installed
If a shielded cable is to be used and grounded in this application, then a bonding clamp (3M 4460-D or
equivalent) shall be attached in addition to the strength member clamp.
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3M 4460-D
Bonding clamp installed
Cables to be installed can be secured to the back plane of the
pedestal using the zip tie mounts found at the bottom of the pedestal.
Zip tie locations
When attaching the cables to the back plate using zip ties, it is very
important to not fully tighten the zip ties around the cable. Each zip tie
should allow at least 1/8” of clearance on all sides. This is important as the
cable will need to piston or freely move inside the zip tie independently from
the pedestal in the case of pedestal shifting. Be sure to leave at least 4 - 6
inches of cable from the zip tie to the strength member tie-off.
NOTE: A drop cable is also installed in this picture.
The excess buffer tube should then be routed loosely around the
radius limiters provided and then secured loosely with the Velcro
management that is installed in the pedestal.
Loose zip 4 – 6” Grounding
48 FDP Part # 010012 Each pedestal comes with a pre-installed RDUP approved, grounding and bonding plate.
Fiber Splicing
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The pedestal is capable of holding up to 144 splices by adding up to eleven 12 fiber trays (part number
004834), one at a time to the included bracket.
NOTE: If more than 6 trays are used, you will not be able to hinge the entire stack to access lower splices.
Although the bracket will accomodate12 trays, we recommend only using 6 for 72 splices. Trays can be
added by sliding the new tray onto the hinge pins and then folding it down to snap the tray in place.
Align the pins and insert into position
Fold the tray down snap in place
Additional capacity (up to 12 more trays) can be added to the pedestal by adding a second splice tray
bracket (part number 005622) to the back wall.
NOTE: If more than 6 trays are used, you will not be able to hinge the entire stack to access lower splices.
Although the bracket will accomodate12 trays, we recommend only using 6 for 72 splices.
The bracket is installed using the preinstalled screws from the back plane. Remove the screws and discard
the nuts.
50 FDP Part # 010012 The screws can then be used to attach the bracket to the pedestal.
The first sacrificial splice tray is pre-installed with two 4-40 x 1/4” screws (part number 001523).
Closing the Pedestal
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After work is completed in the pedestal, the black vinyl sheeting will need to be wrapped around the splice
trays and secured into place using the slots and tabs that are precut into the vinyl.
The cover is replaced by first hanging the top of the pedestal cover from the back panel, then swinging the
cover closed and tightening the security screw.
Security Screw
96-Port PON Pedestal Insert Kit Overview
52 FDP Part # 010012 The FieldSmart FDP 96-Port PON Pedestal Insert Kit provides for drop cable scenarios in the access
network with splicing and/or inter-connect connectivity. Compatible with a variety of RUS listed pedestals, the
insert provides for mid-span or ring-cut functionality with slack-storage for up to a 288 OSP fiber sheath.
Accepting up to nine Clearview Cassettes and three 1 x 32 splitters used throughout the Clearfield
FieldSmart product line, the insert will scale up to 96-homes served for PON applications. Providing for the
ultimate in future-proof flexibility, the FDP Pedestal Insert can be deployed today as a drop only pedestal and
easily converted to a distributed PON solution when placing a larger PON cabinet is not desired or cost
effective.
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5 1.
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5.
6.
Clearview 1x32 PON Splitter
Parking block (included with splitter)
Distribution ports for up to 108 ports (12 feeder/ express and 96 distribution)
Designation Card (cover included with Proform and Channel models only)
Grounding bar (Included with Proform and Channel models only)
Buffer tube slack storage for mid-span opening cable and patch & splice cassettes
Installation
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The pedestal insert can be ordered pre-installed in the pedestal direct from Clearfield or as a stand-alone
item to be installed in either a pre-existing pedestal or one from the end users existing supply.
Channel Pedestal
The insert is installed by using the included screws through the hoop frame of the pedestal. There are two
brackets on each side of the insert.
Emerson BD7 Pedestal
First, locate the black support bars and related screws from the ship along materials and install the black
support bar in the 5th hole from the top of the pedestal.
Next, move the grounding support bar to the lowest available position.
54 FDP Part # 010012 The insert can now be loosely secured at the top using the included hardware.
The bottom of the insert can then be attached using the included hardware.
After installing the bottom hardware and aligning the insert to be straight, then tighten all mounting hardware
to ensure a secure fit.
Installation in a Proform 12” Pedestal
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Push the insert into the slots until the assembly clicks into place then verify the spring clips have engaged
over the plastic railing. The assembly can be removed by pulling on the spring clip and lifting the insert.
Align the mounting tabs with the corresponding slots in the base of the pedestal. Make sure that the front of
the insert faces the smaller shorter side of the pedestal.
Charles 14” Round Pedestal
56 FDP Part # 010012 Removing the Cover
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2.
Align the cover with the 4 studs in the base and twist the cover until it locks in place.
For additional security, tighten the standard 7/16” Telco security screw. This screw is one of
the 4 studs that are located on the base.
PON in a PED – VAULT MOUNT
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Using a Clearfield FieldSmart 24 x 36 vault, with split lid and a 12” x 12” Channell Pedestal cover, the PON in
a PED provides PON access from above, while incorporating slack cable storage directly below in the vault.
General Use
58 FDP Part # 010012 The following describes the general use of the pedestal insert. Although the pictures are representative of a
Channel Pedestal, the functionality is the same regardless of the application.
Removing the Cover
The cover can be removed by tilting the cover away from the bottom of the insert and sliding the tab out of
the provided latching hole. This will provide access to the front of the insert and the designation card inside
the cover. NOTE: The cover is not included with the BD7 version of the insert. The desi-card is provided as a
label to be applied to the inside door of the pedestal.
Installing PON Splitters
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The splitters can be installed in the top left corner of the Insert by
sliding them onto the provided studs and securing with the plastic
wing nuts.
The splitter slack is then routed around the spools as shown and
then the parking block is installed in the brackets provided.
The parking block is installed by angling the foam into the
provided brackets and rotating it until the parking block is fully
seated. After parking, the cables can be secured to the
pedestal using the provided Velcro.
Distribution ports can then be activated by removing the connectors
from the parking block and connecting them to the corresponding
adapter, routing the slack as shown. The fibers can then be dressed
up with the provided Velcro.
Pedestal — Cable Preparation
60 FDP Part # 010012 OSP distribution cables that are entering or exiting the pedestal can be prepped in either a ring cut/mid-span
opening fashion or at the end of the cable.
Ring Cut/Mid-span
Opening end of the cable
The pedestal is designed to hold more than 20 feet of buffer tube from a 144 OSP cable, but most
manufacturers recommend not exposing more than 20 feet in an OSP environment. This rule is especially
true for ring cut applications (see RDUP PE91).
In either cable prep method, a central strength member clamp (3M 2172 or equivalent) must be installed to
secure the central strength member.
3M 2172
61 Cable Clamp Installed
FDP Part # 010012
If a shielded cable is to be used and grounded in this application, then a bonding clamp (3M 4460-D or
equivalent) shall be attached in addition to the strength member clamp.
3M 4460-D
Bonding clamp installed
Cables to be installed can be secured to the side brackets of the
pedestal using the zip tie mounts found on the bottom mounting
brackets of the pedestal.
When attaching the cables to the back plate using zip ties, it is very
important to not fully tighten the zip ties around the cable. Each zip tie
should allow at least 1/8” of clearance on all sides. This is important as
the cable will need to piston or freely move inside the zip tie
independently from the pedestal in the case of ground heave.
The excess buffer tube should then be routed loosely around the radius
limiters provided and then secured loosely with the Velcro management
that is installed in the pedestal. This cable can then leave the other side
of the pedestal and be secured in the same fashion as described above.
62 FDP Part # 010012 Fiber Splicing
SEE THE SPLICING MANUAL FOR SPLICING IN THE CLEARVIEW CASSETTE.
After splicing is complete, return the cassette to the pedestal and store buffer tubes, and secure with the
provided Velcro and bridge lances.
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FieldSmart
Small Count Delivery (SCD) Case
Installation Manual
SCD-CASE-6 (6” base)
Part #: 013438
Rev: A
Updated: 8.2011
5480 Nathan Lane
Plymouth, MN 55442
Direct: 763.476.6866
National: 800.422.2537
www.ClearfieldConnection.com
techsupport@clfd.net
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Introduction
SCD Case Overview
Opening the SCD Case............................................................
How to use a SCD-6 Case for Terminated SC APC Drops
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FDP Part # 010012
The FieldSmart Small Count Delivery SCD Case is the industry’s only universal drop cable enclosure for use
with any drop cable media in all application environments. The solution provides configuration flexibility in the
FTTH last mile access point with an innovative, intuitive and modular approach, while utilizing proven
traditional sealed closure techniques.
FieldSmart SCD Case allows you to standardize drop cable deployment methodologies with a single
enclosure system. The identical enclosure is shipped with associated mounting hardware to be placed:
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on a strand
on a pole or wall in an above-grade pedestal, or
in below-grade level vault environments
aerial
The FieldSmart SCD Case extends its flexibility by supporting the feeder or distribution drop option of your
choice, including the pushable fiber or FieldShield drop cable, industry standard flat drop or round OSP cable
using industry standard or HFOC connectors.
The system also supports direct splicing to the feeder or to the outbound legs of splitters in distributed split
architecture.
66 FDP Part # 010012 Opening the SCD Case
The SCD Case is accessed by removing the compression clamp at the bottom
of the case. The 6” clamp utilizes a plastic clamp.
Remember to remove the cover slowly so the inside “O” Ring
around the terminal base stays in place. If cover is tight, tap
around base with a screwdriver handle to break cover loose. DO
NOT damage area where sealing clamp seats.
The SCD Case can be secured by different means. They both
accept a paddle lock as shown below. It is also possible to us a
“bud tag” or a security bolt.
Use the buried service wire gauge, attached to the cover, to
determine correct grommet. The wire gauge has six tapered
holes to measure the proper size of the buried service wire.
Insert the service wire into the larger end of the tapered hole,
starting with the largest hole. The largest hole the buried service
wire will NOT go through determines the correct size sealing
grommet.
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Each tapered hole has a number that corresponds with a number on the sealing grommet. Make certain both
numbers are the same on the gauge and the grommet.
For flat drop cables, the sealing grommet labeled 3-4 is to be
used. In order to accommodate the flat shape of the cable, you
will need to slice open one side of the grommet.
CAUTION: Use of other than the correct sealing grommet is
certain to produce service failure. DO NOT use tape or other
substance in lieu of the correct sealing grommets. Remove the
reusable plug from the base in the location where the cable is
intended to be installed.
Identify the location where you want to add the drop and remove the factory installed SWEP plug from the
base (7/16” nut and slotted screwdriver). NOTE: Make sure both o-ring grommets are removed when SWEP
plug is removed. Insert the cable through the base from the outside. Place the sealing grommet over the end
of the cable and slide along the length of the cable to the local location.
The flat drop cable is installed into the grommet by sliding the cable into the slot on the side of the grommet.
Lubricate the outside of the sealing grommet with the lubricant provided. NOTE: You can also lightly lubricate
inside of the holes on base to aid in installation; particularly on the larger figure-8 grommet.
NOTE: DO NOT lubricate the incoming cable as this will remove friction required for grommet installation.
Insert the sealing grommet into the hole, pressing with fingers as far as possible. Pull service wire from under
terminal while pushing on top of grommet until seated.
The sealing grommet is properly installed when the top surface of
sealing grommet is slightly below top surface of terminal base.
68 FDP Part # 010012 NOTE: It is important to let the grommet set and the grease dry for 15 minutes before moving to ensure a
solid seal.
Remove any excess lubricant from the grommet and base. The
hour glass shaped sealing grommet is a solid grommet with two
sets of circular slits. These circular slits can be removed to form
a cable grommet that accommodates cables of different
diameters. The double cable entrance grommet with the lay in
feature allows for a looped cable to be installed into the base.
The circular slits will accommodate cables from .4” through 1.8”
in diameter.
The cable diameter can be best determined by the use of the diameter tape provided. Wrap the diameter
tape around the cable with the numbered side exposed.
An arrow on the diameter tape will point to a number corresponding to a slit in the sealing grommet. A
number indicating the smallest slit is located at the center of each sealing grommet. Count each slit from that
number stopping at the number indicated by the arrow on the diameter tape. Remove the unwanted portion
of the cable entrance with snips.
A correctly fitted sealing grommet has an opening nearest the cable diameter yet completely closes over the
cable without undue force.
Test fit the grommets over the cables before final assembly to assure a proper fit. Using a small amount of
lubricant, lubricate all the sealing surfaces of the sealing grommet including the internal surface touching the
cable and the side slit of the grommet. Also lubricate the surface of the base where the grommet will meet
the plastic.
Two cables can enter the case through this grommet as well as a mid-span opening of a cable.
NOTE: DO NOT LUBRICATE BETWEEN THE ANULAR RINGS. Too much lubricant will cause the grommet
to fall out and too little will make insertion difficult. It is important to let the grommet set and the grease dry for
15 minutes before moving to ensure a solid seal.
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There is also a two place strength member tie off location on the rear of the bulkhead for larger count
incoming cable.
The strength members of drop cables can be secured using the optional strength member clamps. The
clamp can be secured to the strength member close to cable exit of the base.
The FieldShield Duct or microduct can be installed in the same fashion as a regular OSP cable. If a figure 8
duct with toning wire is used, the toning wire will need to be peeled back and the jacket smoothed out before
installing into the base.
Once the duct is installed into the SCD Case, the pushable cable can then be installed per the usual
methods.
NOTE: Too much lubricant will cause the grommet to fall out and too little will make insertion difficult. It is
important to let the grommet set and the grease dry for 15 minutes before moving to ensure a solid seal.
70 FDP Part # 010012 The SCD Case Grounding Kit is composed of the following parts:
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2 flat washers
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1 ground stud
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2 lock washers
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1 sealing grommet
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2 nuts
Assemble the parts in the order shown, leave off the last washer, and lock washer and nut. It may require
some grease to help slide the grommet into place on the stud.
Place a small layer of the grease provided with the cable sealing grommets around the outside of the sealing
grommet. Next, press the grommet into the base using one of the smaller cable entrance holes. The
grommet can then be secured using the washer, lock washer and nut from the bottom side.
A multiple location grounding plate can also be attached to the grounding stud on the outside of the base, if
desired.
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Excess slack can be stored in the SCD Case in several different manners.
Ring cut cables can be stored on the rear of the bulkhead as shown below.
Both cases can accommodate a maximum of 40 feet of slack. To determine
the maximum length of a mid-span opening available, divide 40 by the
number of buffer tubes stored. For example, for a 48 fiber cable, you can
store 10 feet of mid-span opening.
72 FDP Part # 010012 How to Use the SCD-6 Case for Terminated SC APC Drops
Remove up to 10 feet of outer sheath, route into rear of
backplane. Tie off strength members and ground if necessary.
10 feet slack shown below.
Bring desired buffer tube to front of the back plane.
Route buffer tube and determine proper strip length for splicing
into xPAK.
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After mid-spanning buffer tube, cut desired fibers and leave
pass through fibers intact.
Route pass-through fibers into xPAK and tie-off buffer tube as
shown.
Splice pigtails onto desired fibers.
74 FDP Part # 010012 Load terminated fibers into xPAK and do the final assemblies on
xPAK (install faceplate and fold).
Insert mounting pins into xPAK and attach to SCD Case back
plane.
Install drop cables into SCD Case, using split grommet and plug
into terminated xPAK.
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The buffer tube that will be spliced can be routed through the top of the base and transitioned to the front.
Then, extra slack can be stored on the front of the bulkhead before it will be spliced.
Additional buffer tube or incoming drop storage is located around the outside of the bulkhead insert.
NOTE: The fiber is stored either on the front or back of the insert when at the bottom.
When using an xPAK in the SCD Case, (the 5” holds 1 xPAK, the 6” holds 2 xPAKs) the mounting tabs will
need to be removed from the bulkhead using a side cutter or utility knife. Be sure to cut all connective
material flush to the sides of the coupler.
The couplers are then inserted into the rectangular dome on the base in the manner shown.
The xPAK with a cable exiting the top of the cassette can then be attached to the bulkhead as shown. The
slack of the incoming cable can be stored either on the front of the bulkhead or on the rear.
Added support for the xPAK can be installed using the piece of Velcro – that is shipped with each unit, as
described in the optical component section.
76 FDP Part # 010012 The front of the bulkhead incorporates a splice tray that is capable of up to
9 splices in the 5”, or up to 18 splices in the 6”. NOTE: The rectangular
domes for xPAK mounting can be removed to make room for splice
sleeves. They can be removed with a side cutter or utility knife.
Optical components can be spliced to drops in the splicing compartment. The optical component will need to
be attached to the bulkhead using an RTV adhesive.
A small variety of terminated optical components can be purchased in an xPAK. This is limited to 1x2, and
1x3 FBT splitters and standard FSAN WDMS. These xPAK can then be installed as described above.
NOTE: If the optical component in the xPAK prevents normal mounting, you can insert a piece of Velcro in
the cover as shown then wrap the Velcro and secure the xPAK to the bulkhead.
The SCD Case can be aerially mounted by using the aerial mount kit. The kit is installed by first installing the
flat plate, washer and lanyard to the base of the SCD Case as shown below.
Then the hanging clamps are attached to the dome using the provided hose clamps. Try to evenly space the
clamps as shown below. Finally, use a zip tie to attach the lanyard to the aerial bracket.
The entire assembly can then be mounted to the aerial strand.
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The SCD Case can be mounted into a direct bury pedestal by utilizing the pedestal mounting bracket
(supplied with the pedestal). The SCD Case is mounted to the pedestal with a single screw as shown below.
The vault mounted bracket can be installed to the side of the CraftSmart Fiber Protection Vault using the
vault mounting hardware (ordered separately).
The case can then be mounted to the metal step rack bracket inside the vault as shown below. Step Racks
and Universal Mounting Brackets are adjustable, so customer can mount SCD Case in the location that
meets their needs.
NOTE: All CraftSmart Vaults come standard with ¼ turn L-Bolt locks and 3 step racks on the inside of the
vault. Step racks can be repositioned by customer by simply removing the 2 wing nuts, washers and bolts,
then drilling 2 - ¼” holes and re-installing the step racks where required. For maximum clearance and cable
bend radius, measure 23” from the inside sidewall of vault for step rack placement (see picture below).
78 FDP Part # 010012 This system allows for a tool free removal of the case for technician work. The SCD Case can also be
temporarily mounted vertically for ease of work.
The SCD Case is wall/pole mounted by using the offset s-mounting bracket, and bolting the bracket to a solid
part of the wall/pole.
NOTE: Be sure to use the appropriate fasteners to match your mounting surface.
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Clearview xPAK Overview
1.
80 Carefully open xPAK bag. All of the items listed below will be included.
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With a side cutters or sharp knife, carefully cut the two adapter face plates and 6 adapter plate
plugs from the plastic molded xPAK. Be sure to trim off any tabs or excess molded material
from all parts.
3.
With the xPAK oriented as pictured above, fold the back portion and one of the side walls up
and snap them together. Repeat for other side.
4.
If you are using the strain relief grommet – install in the correct opening before snapping the
back wall and side wall together.
5.
Install the adapters in the correct adapter plate (either standard or LGX plate).
6.
Snap the adapter plate on the front of the xPAK and then snap the sides into the adapter
plate.
7.
Snap in the adapter plate plugs into any of the open adapter ports (both front and rear of
xPAK).
8.
Install cable assembly into rear of adapters and prep fiber for splicing.
9.
Route incoming cable through strain relief grommet and prep cable for splicing.
10. Splice cable assembly to incoming fiber, using the splice sleeves provided in the kit. RTX may
be used to secure splice sleeves to splice holder in xPAK.
11. Route spliced cable as shown on card supplied with xPAK.
12. Install splice tray cover –snap in place.
13. Snap top cover onto assembled xPAK box (there should be 6 snap points – make sure all are
snapped correctly.
14. If LGX adapter plate is used, install push/pull grommet and plunger into the holes on the side
of the faceplate.
15. Optional slack storage clips can be added to the top cover of the xPAK.
16. Mounting the xPAK can be done with the 2” x 2” Velcro provided or by using the two retaining
plugs that snap into the U-Mount bracket (that is included with each xPAK).
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U-Mount
82 FDP Part # 010012 Part numbers 010908 and 012022
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CraftSmart Test Access Point (TAP) Box
Application
Clearfield’s CraftSmart Test Access Point (TAP) Box gives the service provider an accessible exterior access
point to do one or more of the following at a customer’s site before it enters the premise:
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Splice – in splice tray inside of box
Quick connect service - thru connectors in
box
Test /Access – thru connector port
Using the supplied VHB tape squares, cable tie downs can be
applied to the back wall of the TAP Box. Cables can then be
secured before splicing.
The TAP Box accepts a pushable fiber conduit quick connect coupler. The coupler can then be zip-tied into
place.
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FDP Part # 010012 Two different optional grounding kits may be used inside of
the TAP Box:
1.
2.
TAP-GL-KIT is used for dielectric cable and as a
central strength member tie-off.
TAP-ARM-GL-KIT is used for armored cable
grounding.
The TAP can be secured with either a lock or security tab. The TAP
can be mounted to a wall using standard hardware and the provided
holes.
Mounting
holes
A cable exit providing covered access to the inside of the
building is located at the bottom of the TAP.
Radius protected slack management allows cable to be safely
stored as it translates from the entry to the mating point.
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Installation
1.
Unpack unit
2.
Cut parts from molding spur
i. 8 – cable management retainers (2 different sizes)
ii. 1 – connector holder
iii. 2 – cable clamp holders
3.
Install black cable entrance boots into bottom of unit
4.
Install 4 cable retainers (round peg) to the top outside posts
5.
Install 4 cable retainers (square pegs) to lower inside posts
6.
Snap Duplex Connectors (1 or ) into connector holder and place in holder
7.
Snap in splice protector (clear)
8.
Optional grounding straps/clamps install on bottom of unit by entrance ports
9.
Install unit in wall, pole
10. Routed able into unit
i. Use coupler or
ii. Foam tape and zip tie
11. Prep cable, splice cable
12. Install cover
86 FDP Part # 010012 TAP Box Mounting Options
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CraftSmart Fusion Splice on Connector (SOC)
Fusion Splice on Connector Solution
Before starting this process, completely read through the entire installation document. If the splice machine
you are using has a tensile test option, be sure to shut this option off on your machine.
1.
Safety Precautions
a. Please read and follow all fusion splicer manufacturer recommended procedures
concerning.
b. Splicing operation and precautions.
c. Safety glasses should be worn when handling cleaved fibers. Cleaved fibers are sharp
and can pierce eyes, skin or clothing.
d. Never look into the end of a microscope or optical cable connected to an operating
optical output device. Laser radiation is invisible, and direct exposure can severely injure
the human eye.
2.
Remove the connector and components from the individually packaged tube.
3.
Separate all the parts and identify the parts you will be using for your application.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
88 Dust Cap with Handle
Outer Housing
Inner Housing Connector Assembly
Fusion Splice Protection Sleeve
Strain Relief Boot
FDP Part # 010012 4.
Required Tools for CraftSmart Fusion Splice on Connector
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
5.
Remove the dust cap from the connector sub-assembly and put aside for later use.
6.
Install the dust cap with the handle on to the ferrule.
7.
Carefully remove the fiber protection cover from the back side of the connector. Using caution, do
not touch the stripped end of the fiber or let anything bump against it.
89 Fusion Splicer
Cleaver
Jacket Ringer and Stripper
Kevlar Shears
Fiber Stripper
Splice Holders for Splicer
Marking Pen
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The Fiber is already stripped, cleaned and cleaved to the exact dimension needed. Do not touch the fiber.
8.
Insert the connector sub-assembly in to the fusion splice holder, making sure the fiber sits into the
center of the fiber groove.
9.
Following the splice machines instructions carefully insert the splice holder with the connector
inside of the holder into one side of the machine. Using extreme caution, do not touch or bump the
stripped fiber against anything.
10. Insert the Strain Relief Boots narrow end first on to the 900um fiber that you will be splicing to.
11. Insert the Fusion Splice Protection Sleeve on to the 900um fiber after the Strain Relief Boot.
12. Following the Fusion Splicer’s manufacturers recommendations strip the fiber to length.
13. Place the fiber in the splice holder.
14. Clean bare fiber with clean wipe and alcohol.
15. Cleave the bare fiber to 10mm. If the cleave length is too long it will not be protected in the Splice
Protection Sleeve.
90 FDP Part # 010012 16. Following the splice machines instructions carefully insert the splice holder with the 900um fiber
into the opposite side of the machine. Using extreme caution, do not touch or bump the stripped
fiber against anything.
17. Following the Fusion Splicer’s manufacturers procedure splice the connector to the fiber.
18. Once the splicer has completed the process and you are satisfied with the results, carefully slide
the protection sleeve up to the fiber holder and remove the fiber and connector from the splicer.
19. Slide the protection sleeve toward the connector centering it over the stripped bare fiber splice.
20. Insert the fiber and protection sleeve into the protection sleeve oven with the connector all the way
to one side of the oven keeping it out of the oven as the best as you can. If you cannot close the
ovens cover then you can lay the splice protection holder over the protection sleeve to help keep
the heat inside.
If the splice protection sleeve is not shrunk down all the way then you can run the heat cycle again. You may
want to increase the ovens time duration if this continues to happen.
21. Slide the Strain Relief Boot up to the back of the connector and snap in place.
22. Replace the dust cap with handle back to the original dust cap.
This completes the installation process of the CraftSmart Splice-on Connector.
91 FDP Part # 010012