Procedure; Splicing The Binder Groups Using Bix Connectors - Nortel SONET AccessNode 800A Series Manual

6-14 Routing and terminating the VF cables

Procedure 6-3

Splicing the binder groups using
BIX connectors
This procedure shows how to splice binder groups for VF cable pairs 1–1200
for installations using BIX connectors with the cross-connect facility.
The installation steps outlined in this procedure are suggested procedures.
Operating companies may complete the steps per their own cross-connect
practices.
All connectors are numbered on the front of the swing frame.
Reference information for the SPC signal pair assignments and specific
connector pin designations is contained in Chapter 13, "Cabinet and
equipment wiring and cabling".
Connections between BIX and VF line protectors are factory installed using
24-gauge wires. Electronic equipment is connected to the protector assembly
by connectorized cable assemblies.
Because of the limited space and density of the cable routing, keep cable slack
to a minimum.
Fuse links should be spliced into the VF pairs outside the cabinet.
Ensure that a QCM2A or equivalent bond clamp(s) is installed on the outside
cable (see Chapter 4, "Installing the OSP cables").
Tools required
There are no special tools required for completing this procedure. Use splicing
tools normally used for terminating BIX connectors.
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Note: Nortel Networks recommends using a QTBIX16A wire termination
tool to terminate cable pairs.
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