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  • Page 1 C2X Fiber Distribution Panel Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Amphenol Telect assumes no liability from the application or use of these products. Neither does Amphenol Telect convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. This document and the products described herein are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.5 Tools and Equipment ........................14 Section Four: C2X Installation Instructions ....................15 4.1 Opening the C2X Doors ......................... 15 4.2 Mounting the C2X Chassis on the Rack ..................16 4.3 Extension Brackets ........................18 Section Five: Installing and Removing Modules ..................19 5.1 Installing Modules in a Tray ......................
  • Page 4 Section Seven: Installing and Removing Patch Plates ................22 7.1 Installing Patch Plates into the Chassis ..................22 7.2 Removing Patch Plates from the Chassis ..................23 Section Eight: C2X Port Labeling and Designation ..................24 8.1 Port Labeling ..........................24 8.2 Designation Cards ......................... 24 Section Nine: Routing Fiber Cables ......................
  • Page 5 Fig. 4-4: Middle chassis positioning ......................16 Fig. 4-5: Rear chassis positioning ......................16 Fig. 4-6: Mounting C2X chassis in a rack ....................17 Fig. 4-7: Mounting the 1RU C2X chassis ....................18 Fig. 5-1: Inserting a module into a tray ....................... 19 Fig.

  • Page 6: Section One: Introduction

    Section One: Introduction This installation guide gives you directions on: • How to install the C2X chassis on a 19-inch or 23-inch rack • How to install C2 Advanced Optical Modules (AOMs), trays and labels • How to route and secure the fiber optic cable Fig.

  • Page 7: C2X - 2Ru

    1.1.3 C2X – 2RU Dimensions 3.5" H x 18.98" W x 13.75"; depth is 18.50" when front fiber management bezel is added Optical specifications Split Ratio (dB) 50/50 60/40 70/30 80/20 90/10 (net/mon) — LC Multimode 3.9/3.9 2.9/4.9 2.2/6.15 1.65/7.95 LC Single mode 3.7/3.7...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury. Amphenol Telect assumes no liability from the application or use of these products. Amphenol Telect does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. This document and the products described herein are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 9: Section Two: C2X Overview

    2.2 C2X Components 2.2.1 Trays Universal trays for the C2X chassis slide in and out by locking and unlocking the tray plungers. This allows for easy access to the modules. Each tray can hold two modules. Fig. 2-1: C2X tray 2.2.2 Advanced Optical Modules...

  • Page 10: Extension Brackets

    2.2.3 Extension Brackets Optional extension brackets for the C2X chassis are available to install the C2X chassis in a 23" rack. All extension brackets are sold separately. See table below for sizes and part numbers. Bracket Size Part Number 144049...

  • Page 11: Cable Clamp

    Cable Clamp Part Number NO CLAMP C2X-KIT-CLMP2RU 3RU/4RU C2X-KIT-CLMP Fig. 2-7: Cable clamp 2.2.5 Patch Plates Patch plates come in various sizes and configurations that fit into the C2X chassis. Fig. 2-8: Patch plates Amphenol Telect All rights reserved. 07.10.18 149825 A0 1-509-926-6000...

  • Page 12: Splice Tray

    2.2.6 Front Cable Management Bezel The removable bezel located on the front of the C2X chassis provides added fiber protection. The front bezel is removable prior to installation. The front bezel has pre-installed cable management fingers to help route fiber in the C2X 2RU, 3RU and 4RU chassis.

  • Page 13: Section Three: Installation Considerations

    Upon receipt of your order, carefully unpack contents and compare it with the packing list and the order placed. While items described below are a comprehensive list that includes C2X chassis, trays, doors, bezel, and splice tray, the contents of your order may vary.

  • Page 14: Inspection

    3.4 Location and Space C2X chassis, trays and modules require enough space in front and rear for easy access. Leave as much side clearance for tray and chassis removal and worker access as required by your application or local regulations.

  • Page 15: Section Four: C2X Installation Instructions

    3. Pivot door down on the hinges to open. Fig. 4-1: Open the C2X door The following installation instructions refer to the C2X 1RU chassis only. 1. Locate the latch on the left and right side of the front door.

  • Page 16: Mounting The C2X Chassis On The Rack

    4.2 Mounting the C2X Chassis on the Rack The following installation instructions refer to the 4RU, 3RU and 2RU chassis sizes. 1. Locate the desired rack space for the C2X chassis. 2. Determine the chassis positioning that fits your application.

  • Page 17: Fig. 4-6: Mounting C2X Chassis In A Rack

    3. Open the front door to access the C2X chassis mounting brackets. 4. Using a Phillips screwdriver with 6" extension and the provided Phillips screws, install the chassis on the front of the rack by aligning the mounting holes on the bracket with the holes on the rack. Use two screws per side to attach the chassis to the rack.

  • Page 18: Extension Brackets

    Extension brackets for the C2X chassis are available (sold separately) to fit in a 23" rack. When mounting to a 23" rack, follow these instructions to mount the brackets: 1. Attach both extension brackets to each side of the C2X chassis mounting holes using the Phillips screws provided in the bracket kit.

  • Page 19: Section Five: Installing And Removing Modules

    Section Five: Installing and Removing Modules 5.1 Installing Modules in a Tray The following installation instructions refer to all C2X and HX AOMs. 1. Determine which side of the module will be the front and rear. 2. Insert the module into the desired space on the tray. Slightly angle the front of the module down and slide it forward until connectors are sticking out of the tray.

  • Page 20: Section Six: Installing And Removing Trays In The Chassis

    Section Six: Installing and Removing Trays in the Chassis 6.1 Installing Trays into the Chassis When installing trays in the C2X chassis, start at the bottom-most tray position and work your way up as you add in trays. The following installation instructions refer to all C2X chassis sizes.

  • Page 21: Removing Trays From The Chassis

    6.2 Removing Trays from the Chassis The following installation instructions refer to all C2X chassis sizes. 1. Locate the desired tray that will be removed from the chassis. 2. Unlock the tray plungers by pulling out until you hear plungers snap and release from chassis.

  • Page 22: Section Seven: Installing And Removing Patch Plates

    The following installation instructions refer to all C2X chassis sizes. 1. Once patch plates are ready to be installed in the chassis, locate the bottom-most position available.

  • Page 23: Removing Patch Plates From The Chassis

    7.2 Removing Patch Plates from the Chassis The following installation instructions refer to all C2X chassis sizes. 1. Locate the desired patch plate that will be removed from the chassis. 2. Unlock the locking pins by pulling pins out until you hear pins snap and release from the chassis.

  • Page 24: Section Eight: C2X Port Labeling And Designation

    Section Eight: C2X Port Labeling and Designation 8.1 Port Labeling All C2X AOMs come pre-labeled with your order. AOMs will be labeled on the top of the AOM directly above the connectors. 8.2 Designation Cards Designation cards are used to identify adapter fiber jumper information at the front and rear of the chassis.

  • Page 25: Fig. 8-2: 1Ru Designation Card Locations

    The following installation instructions refer to the C2X 1RU chassis only. 1. Open the door to the front or rear of the C2X 1RU chassis. 2. Attach Velcro™ patches onto the designation cards as well as front and rear of chassis. Place patches and designation cards in locations shown in Fig.

  • Page 26: Section Nine: Routing Fiber Cables

    Each tray has an available cable management finger to route fiber. The following installation instructions refer to the C2X 4RU, 3RU and 2RU chassis sizes. 1. With patch plates or trays already installed in the chassis, route fiber into and through the cable management fingers.

  • Page 27: Fig. 9-2: 1Ru Cable Routing

    The following installation instructions refer to the C2X 1RU chassis only. Fiber should be routed starting with the bottom-most tray or patch plate. 1. With patch plates or trays already installed in the chassis, route fiber into the cable management openings.

  • Page 28: Section Ten: Splice Trays

    Splice trays come assembled when ordering patch and splice configurations. The following installation instructions refer to the C2X 4RU, 3RU and 2RU splice trays. 1. Attach a Velcro zip-tie band at the front and rear center tie-down slot on the splice tray.

  • Page 29: Section Eleven: Splicing In The Module

    NOTE: Use care to maintain bend radius and not damage fibers. 1. Remove top clear cover of the cassette to start the splicing process. C2X modules are provided with one meter of pre-terminated 250µm pigtails (ribbon or stranded), Kevlar clamp, IFC holder and splice sleeves.

  • Page 30: Fig. 11-3: Laying Out Slack Loops

    2. As each fiber is spliced and placed into the splice holder, layout the slack loops to ensure fibers do not cross over each other. Fig. 11-3: Laying out slack loops Amphenol Telect All rights reserved. 07.10.18 149825 A0 1-509-926-6000...

  • Page 31: Fig. 11-4: Coiling Fiber Into Cassette

    3. Coil the spliced fibers back into the splice cassette. Fig. 11-4: Coiling fiber into cassette Amphenol Telect All rights reserved. 07.10.18 149825 A0 1-509-926-6000...

  • Page 32: Fig. 11-5: Coiling Fibers Under Fingers

    5. Re-install the clear cover on the cassette. Fig. 11-6: Placing cover on cassette NOTE: To install the completed splice module into the chassis, refer to “Section Five: Installing and Removing Modules” on page 19. Amphenol Telect All rights reserved. 07.10.18 149825 A0 1-509-926-6000...

  • Page 33: Section Twelve: Installing The Cable Clamp

    Section Twelve: Installing the Cable Clamp The IFC cable is brought in from above or below the C2X patch and splice panel and mounted to the rear of the panel. The cable clamp halves contain removable center layers to accommodate various sizes of cable. You can remove center layers until the correct diameter of IFC cable is met.

  • Page 34: Installing On A 2Ru Chassis

    NOTE: Overtightening clamp to the IFC can lead to damaging fiber. Chassis clamp Cable clamp bracket IFC cable clamp 6-32 x .250 screws .7 x 50 mm screws Fig. 12-2: 2RU cable clamp Amphenol Telect All rights reserved. 07.10.18 149825 A0 1-509-926-6000...

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