Lanlink Connections To The Cross-Connect Panel - Northern Telecom DNC-50 Installation Manual

LANlink Connections to the Cross-connect Panel

The LANlink SRU is equipped with a rear connector that cables the LANlink to one
of the connectors at the top of the office cross-connect panel. This procedure
assumes that the panel has already been installed. If not, ensure that it is installed
according to Part 7.
Each LANlink SRU requires a 25-pair cable. The cable is equipped with
D-subminiature Amphenol connectors, and is ordered and shipped separately. The
cable is available in various lengths, so be certain that you use the appropriate cable
for each LANlink connection.
If the customer so chooses, the cable can be connectorized in the field for
non-standard lengths. If this is the case, use the AMP CHAMP MI-1 Crimping tool
as described in Part 16 to connectorize the cables. (See Table 8-A for the color
codes for the LANlink cable.)
Make the connections as follows:
(1) If the rear door of the cabinet is closed, open it to access the rear panels of the
(2) Locate the cable to be used for that connection.
(3) Push one end of the cable onto the 50-pin connector at the upper right of the
(4) Tighten the two screws on the connector with a flat-blade screwdriver.
(5) Route the cable down the left side of the cabinet, as viewed from the rear, and
(6) Route the cable to the office cross-connect panel according to the floor plan.
(7) Connect the far end of the cable to one of the four LANlink connectors on the
(8) When the connector is firmly seated, tighten the screws and lower the retaining
SRUs. Check the wiring log and provisioning worksheets for the position of the
LANlink SRUs. (The LANlink SRU is identified by a label on its front panel,
and by the product code on a label on the rear panel.)
LANlink SRU's rear panel, as viewed from the rear. The connector is shaped so
that it connects only one way. (See Fig. 8-6.)
out the space below the rear door. Tie-wrap the cable to the cabinet frame for
dressage.
Note: If a cable rack is used, it should be electrically isolated from the system
ground.
office cross-connect panel. These connectors are the first four on the top left
corner of the panel. You may have to lift the retaining bar away from the
connectors before making the connection.
bar over the connector to hold it in place.
Installing the Cross-Connect Panel 21
Practice 450-1011-201