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- Page 1 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual ______________________________________________________ Manual 018994 REV A - July 2017...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Parts List Recommended Tools Working in the YourX Terminal Opening the Cover Drop Terminal Configurations Port Designations MPO Wiring Diagrams Optical Components Splitter Configurations Buried Deployment Methods Mounting Application Pedestal Mounting Vault Installation Site Preparation... -
Page 3: Parts List
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Parts List Base (FlexPort Sealing Tabs marked with a silver “x” inside the terminal) Cover Gasket Clips (8 installed on base) FlexCartridge FlexPort ½ (half) Cartridge Plugs (available 10mm and 14mm) Designation Card FlexCartridge Cover... -
Page 4: Recommended Tools
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Recommended Tools Find No. Tool Image Rotary Cutter Deburring Tool Pliers Optical End Face Cleaning kit Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 018994 REV A - July 2017... - Page 5 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ DROP CABLE OPTIONS Product Cable FieldShield Jacket Can be Best Temperature Name Jacket Connector Color stapled Application FieldShield FLATdrop For use when fast installation Outdoor -40° to 176°F Black and low up-front cost is most desired feature.
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Page 6: Working In The Yourx Terminal
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Working in the YourX Terminal This instruction manual describes the recommended installation of the YourX multi-port terminal utilizing various fiber drop applications. Opening the Cover Pull the 8 tabs down from cover toward base. (Figure 1) The lid may be difficult to remove due to gasket sealing. -
Page 7: Drop Terminal Configurations
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Drop Terminal Configurations • “Drop only” where there is a choice of one 14mm or one 10M port used for feed (MPO input) and designated number of ports for distribution (Figure 1). “Drop and Express” configured terminals will utilize both “A and B” ports for feed (MPO input) to terminal with •... -
Page 8: Port Designations
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Port Designations Ports A and B: 14MM Ports 1 thru 16: 10 MM Microduct NOTE: Pushable MPO’s enter through the 14MM ports. When a third MPO is needed, you will utilize a “FLATMPO” cable with a hardened connector and enter through a 10MM port... -
Page 9: Mpo Wiring Diagrams
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ MPO Wiring Diagrams “A” 10mm “A” 14mm MPO (Labeled “A” and/or “B”) fiber designation Configurations consist of “Drop Only” (Figure 1) Example of a 4-port Drop terminals as well as “Drop and Express” terminals uti- only terminal with a 14MM lizing pushable single fiber, MPO or FlatMPO cables. - Page 10 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ MPO Inbound & DROP Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 018994 REV A - July 2017...
- Page 11 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ MPO Inbound & DROP (continued) NOTE: These are “standard” configurations. Your terminal may be unique to your application. REMEMBER: SC/APC Flexports, are labeled opposite of FLEXport on terminal base Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net...
- Page 12 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ MPO Inbound & outbound/express with DROP NOTE: These are “standard” configurations. Your terminal may be unique to your application. Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 018994 REV A - July 2017...
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Page 13: Optical Components
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Optical Components Splitter Configurations Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 018994 REV A - July 2017... - Page 14 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 018994 REV A - July 2017...
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Page 15: Buried Deployment Methods
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Buried Deployment Methods YOURx Terminal can be placed in: Pedestals Vaults (w/o brackets) (min 10x10) Mounting Application The YourX terminal can be mounted for various applications. These directions are for basic installation in the outside plant. -
Page 16: Vault Installation
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Vault Installation Site Preparation Ensure that national – local electrical and building codes, OSHA and company safety work rules are observed and provi- sions made for street flags, barricades and cones. Secure permits as required by city and company. - Page 17 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 4: Backfill Step 5: Route Duct Step 6: Prepare Duct Use soil to backfill between the vault Deterimine desired length of all ducts Use a rotary cutting tool to all ducts to and the excavation wall, tamping down entering the terminal.
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Page 18: Pole/Wall Mounting
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Pole/Wall Mounting Utilizing the horeshoe bracket, mount bracket to surface (hardware not included) mount YourX terminal to bracket using the provided hardware. (3 mounting locations – 4 provided screws) (Figure 1) Terminal base is mounted to bracket utilizing provided hardware. -
Page 19: Cover Mount Bracket
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cover Mount Bracket Two piece mounting bracket. The bracket is attached to the top of the cover where it can be removed from mounting location. Allowing technician to move terminal along with microduct for mounting application needs. -
Page 20: Strand Mount
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Strand Mount 1. Attach lanyard using provided screw, to location identified in (Figure 1). 2. Attach opposite end to location in (Figure 2). 3. Using provided hardware attach base to bracket like shown (Figure 3). -
Page 21: Preparing Terminal Ports
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Preparing Terminal Ports When needed for configurability, FlexPorts can be added in the field to allow the terminal to accept additional fiber drops, microduct or other options, when desired for a change needed. STEP 1: Locate and using pliers, remove tab associated to the 10mm or 14mm port that you will use. -
Page 22: Plugs
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Plugs If a technician removes the wrong tab and exposes a port WITHOUT a “FlexPort” fully seat a plug (Figure 1) to plug port for a water and air-tight terminal (Figure 2). Note: 1-10mm included with terminal... -
Page 23: Installation Of Fiber
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installation of Fiber When entering the YOURx-Terminal DO NOT assemble Connector Outer Housing until fiber has been passed through the FlexPort. Fully connectorized fiber will not pass through FlexPort. IMPORTANT FieldShield FLEXdrop or FieldShield Step 1: Seat... - Page 24 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ FieldShield FLATdrop Step 1: Push Fiber Step 2: Seat FlexConnector Push preconnectorized fiber (unassembled) into Once fiber is through, open YOURx-Terminal seat FlexConnector into port. Remove pull string FlexPort. and prepare connector (Figure 2). for assembly.
- Page 25 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ FieldShield D-ROP Step 1: Push Fiber Step 2: Seat Push preconnectorized FlexConnector fiber (unassembled) into Once fiber is through, open YOURx-Terminal seat FlexConnector into port. Prepare connector FlexPort. for assembly. (Figure 2). (Figure 1). Figure 1...
- Page 26 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ FieldShield StrongFiber Step 1: Seat Step 2: Pull Fiber Microduct Pull preconnectorized fiber (unassembled) into Once Pull String is open YOURx-Terminal through the FlexPort, seat port. Remove pull string Microduct into FlexPort. and prepare connector (Figure 1).
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Page 27: Slack Storage
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Slack Storage NOT FOR “DROP” SLACK STORAGE ONLY for Feed/Express cables between 2 (two) terminals IMPORTANT When slack storage is needed while utilizing microduct and pushable fiber between 2 terminals (Feed/Express fibers) two options are available, depending on the length of slack being stored:... -
Page 28: Using A Slack Storage Reel (Less Than 10 Feet)
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Using a Slack Storage Reel (less than 10 feet) The slack can be stored on an OPTIONAL slack storage wheel (Figure 1)or by hand coiling and Velcro/tape. After pulling fiber into terminal: Step 1: Coil slack around wheel (Figure 2) and slide into Figure 1 slot either side of FlexCartridge (Figure 3). -
Page 29: Connector Cleaning Procedure
Figure 1 These are Clearfield recommended products/application. Use the product you feel will complete your cleaning procedures. Create a “best practice” for your company and follow those procedures. - Page 30 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ • CLEAN THE FERRULE…Lightly moisten the fiber optic swab (2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040) by spotting a small amount (about 1”) of Electro-Wash PX or Electro-Wash MX pen onto the QBE-2. Hold the swab, 1 side down to the wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.
- Page 31 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cleaning an MPO/MTP Connector Female Connector • Place one wiping paper on QbE-2 FiberSafe™ Cleaning Platen and apply small amount of precision cleaner (about 1” in diameter) with Elec- tro-Wash MX pen on to one end of the wipe. Figure 1 •...
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Page 32: Standard Warranty
Clearfield shall repair or replace the defective Product at its sole option and discretion, and return the repaired or replacement Product to Cus- tomer’s site, freight prepaid Note: If the Product is not found to be defective by Clearfield, the product will be returned to the Customer and the customer billed for freight in both directions. -
Page 33: Proprietary Notice
Proprietary Notice About FieldShield 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.
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