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  • Page 1 Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Telect LCX Series Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Panel Installation – 1RU 3.4 LCX-H Bulkhead Direction Change CHAPTER 4: FIBER INSTALLATION 4.1 Fiber Installation Overview 4.2 Fiber Installation (All Except 1RU) 4.2.1 Splicing 4.2.1.1 Installing & Routing IFC Fiber © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 3 5.5 Repacking the Shipment 5.6 High Insertion Loss and the Importance of Cleaning Connectors & Adapters 5.6.1 How to Clean Connectors & Adapters CHAPTER 6: ACCESSORIES 6.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 4 Figure 57: 1RU Splice Tray (Right Corner Tray) ............................... 30 Figure 58: 1RU Splice (Fiber Routing) ..............................30 Figure 59: Patching the LCX-H ................................31 Figure 60: Patching the LCX-H ................................31 Figure 61: Cleaning the Adapter ................................33 © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Lcx Fiber Panels

    1.1.1 LCX Fiber Splice Panels Telect offers four sizes of LCX fiber splice panels (1RU-4RU) to accommodate up to 144 splices. Each removable splice tray (LCX-S-HSF) holds up to 24 splices along with about five feet (1½ meters of fiber cable storage: •...
  • Page 6: Lcx 2Ru, 3Ru & 4Ru Fiber Splice Trays

    2RU, 3RU and 4RU fiber splice trays use storage spools to route and store stranded fiber. The following figures show termination capacities of LCX 2RU, 3RU and 4RU fiber splice panels. © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 7: Figure 7: Lcx Splice Panel, 2Ru - 24 Termination Capacity

    * Strands are always routed clockwise on the left spool and counter-clockwise on the right spool. Figure 11: Splice tray (fiber routing) Figure 10: Splice tray (right corner view) 96-Fiber IFC Cable Clamp Figure 12: Optional cable clamp fits all IFC sizes © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 8: Lcx Fiber Panel

    LCX fiber patch panels come in six termination capacities and can be loaded with various patch plates (Figs. 13-16). In addition to patch panels with or without installed patch plates, Telect offers a special factory-configured 4RU patch panel with 144 discrete SC adapters.
  • Page 9: Angled And Standard Adapter Plates

    Empty LCX fiber patch panels can be configured on-site with adapter packs and special function modules. Telect offers a full line of standard-size Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) modules and splitter modules that can be used in place of adapter packs.
  • Page 10: Drawings

    11.00 [279.4] 1.50 [38.1] 3.55 [90.2] 0.30 [7.6] TOP VIEW 23.04 [585.3] 22.35 [567.8] 19.04 [483.7] 18.36 [466.3] 1.25 [31.7] 1.00 [25.4] 15.06 [382.4] FRONT VIEW Figure 21: 1RU LCX chassis © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 11: Figure 22: 2Ru Lcx Chassis

    0.12 [3.1] 0.24 [6.2] TOP VIEW 23.00 [584.2] 22.31 [566.7] 19.00 [482.6] 18.28 [464.3] 1.76 [44.6] 2.01 [51.0] 0.19 [4.7] 0.19 [4.8] 17.03 [432.5] FRONT VIEW Figure 22: 2RU LCX chassis © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 12: Figure 23: 3Ru Lcx Chassis

    0.12 [2.9] 0.24 [6.2] TOP VIEW 23.00 [584.2] 22.31 [566.7] 19.00 [482.6] 18.28 [464.3] 1.76 [44.6] 2.01 [51.0] 0.19 [4.7] 0.19 [4.8] 17.03 [432.5] FRONT VIEW Figure 23: 3RU LCX chassis © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 13: Figure 24: 4Ru Lcx Chassis

    0.12 [2.9] 0.24 [6.2] TOP VIEW 23.00 [584.3] 22.31 [566.8] 19.01 [482.8] 18.32 [465.3] 3.00 [76.1] 1.76 [44.6] 0.19 [4.7] 0.19 [4.8] 17.03 [432.5] FRONT VIEW Figure 24: 4RU LCX chassis © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 14: Figure 25: Pullout & Swing-Out Clearances

    4RU (Right-Side View) R5.05 [R128.3] R5.05 [R128.3] 3RU (Right-Side View) FRONT REAR R3.39 [R86.1] R3.39 [R86.2] 2RU (Right-Side View) 4.73 [120.2] 5.69 [144.6] 1RU (Top View) Figure 25: Pullout & swing-out clearances © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Applications

    Cable on entering and leaving panel Tie Down for Restraint Velco-Style Retrains are Supplied From/To NE2s Figure 27: Interconnecting network elements in an LCX fiber patch panel © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 16: Cross-Connecting Network Elements

    Figure 29 – Cross-connecting IFC to network elements panels. The knockout plugs also provide fire abatement. The hardware for connecting the patch splice together is not included when purchased separately. © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 17: Interconnecting & Cross-Connecting With Special-Function Modules

    48-fiber LCX Fiber Splice Panel. One of Three, 3RU LCX Configurable Patch Panels 48-Fiber, 3RU LCX Fiber Splice Panel Figure 30: Interconnecting/cross-connecting with WDM/splitter modules © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Panel Installation

    When you receive the equipment, carefully unpack it and compare it to the packaging list. Please report any defective or missing parts to Telect. Telect is not liable for transit damaged. If the product is damaged, please report it to the carrier and contact Telect.
  • Page 19: Panel Installation Procedure (All Except 1Ru)

    Leave the split arc at the bottom Arc in Place in place, as shown in the illustration on the right. Backing Plate Figure 34: Installing an optional arc kit © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 20: Figure 35: Mounting Lcx Panel To Rack

    NOTE: Each shelf of an LCX fiber patch/splice combination panel must be grounded separately. Plastic Cabling Rings Plunger at Top & Bottom of Patch Plates Figure 36: Installing adapter pack & special function modules Figure 37: Inserting cabling rings © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 21: Panel Installation - 1Ru

    NOTE: Each shelf of an LCX fiber patch/splice combination panel must be grounded separately. Figure 40: Mounting 1RU LCX combo panels to rack Figure 39: Mounting 1RU LCX panel to rack Figure 41: Installing patch plates & special-function modules in a 1RU © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 22: Lcx-H Bulkhead Direction Change

    Figure 42: Open bulkhead and remove screws Figure 43: Remove screws on the fixed swing Figure 44: Remove assembly and rotate Figure 45: Remove hanger and install opposite Figure 46: Reinstall screws and close bulkhead © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Fiber Installation

    Pigtails/jumpers/patch cords can enter the LCX fiber patch panel at any of the four corners. Plastic rings or optional cable management accessories guide the pigtails/jumpers/cords to the designated adapter. © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 24: Fiber Installation (All Except 1Ru)

    8. Place tubes in plastic ring at panel entrance and then use supplied cable ties (or other restraint) to tie down tubes to floor of panel. (Fig. 49) Figure 48: IFC breakout length (2RU-4RU) © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 25: Figure 49: Installing Ifc For Splicing

    LC X S plice Pane ls. (Th e clam ps can also be secured to LC X P atch Pane ls.) Figure 49: Installing IFC for splicing © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 26: Installing & Routing Network Element Fiber

    LC X fibe r pane ls. (D uct sho w n w ith cover rem oved .) Figure 50: Cable placement and securing © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 27: Splicing

    Tie-Down Locations for Cable Ties To Network Elements * Strands are always routed clockwise on the left spool and counter-clockwise on the right spool. Figure 52: Splice tray (fiber routing) © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 28: Patching

    70 inches (1778 mm) and then trim excess IFC. 3. Before clamping IFC to the rack, strip away sheathing from this last 70 inches of IFC to expose subunits. 4. Assemble cable clamp (Fig. 55). © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 29: Installing & Routing Network Element Fiber

    C ab le S to rage & S p lic in g F ibe r P ane ls . (D u ct s ho w n w ith c o v e r removed.) Figure 56: Cable routing © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 30: Splicing

    Tie-Down for Cable Ties* Tie-Down for Cable Ties* To Network Elements * Use either lacing or cable ties to secure cable subunit, flexible tubing, and/or sheathing. Figure 58: 1RU splice tray (fiber routing) © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 31: Patching

    When routing all fibers out the rear, use cable pass-through holes on the side of the hinged bulkhead. Figure 59: LCX-H rear view Figure 60: LCX-H, hinge open © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...
  • Page 32: Chapter 5: Service

    5.3 In-Warranty Service Contact your Telect equipment distributor or call a Telect Customer Service Representative at 1-509-926- 6000. Telect will repair or replace defective products within the limits of the warranty. See “Repacking for Shipment” in this section. NOTE: Call a Customer Service Representative for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) before returning any equipment.
  • Page 33: High Insertion Loss And The Importance Of Cleaning Connectors & Adapters

    Though Telect includes dust caps with all adapters and connectors, it isn’t always possible to ensure fiber ferrules stay clean. If you need to clean connectors and adapters, Telect recommends a commercially available system or solution.
  • Page 34: Chapter 6: Accessories

    Bulkhead-style Hinged Fiber Optical Panels Chapter 6: Accessories 6.1 Accessories and Replacement Parts LCX accessories and replacement items are listed in the following table. Contact Telect at 1-509-926-6000 for price, availability and purchase. Angled Patch 6-port 8-port 12-port 16-port 24-port...
  • Page 35 11 in. (~280 mm), #6 AWG ground wire assembly with single-hole lugs for #10 studs on both ends. 2. Kit contains three arcs, mounting plates and hardware for two panel entries/exits. (Fits front or rear corners of 3RU and 4RU LCX panels.) © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 06.08.17 1.509.926.6000 ─ telect.com...

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