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  • Page 1 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual ______________________________________________________ Manual 020420 REV B - April 2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing a Pre-Cast Pad Installing a Wall/H-Frame Mount Kit Wall/H-Frame Mounting Configurations and Drawings Wall/H-Frame Mounting Guidelines Preparing the Site Installing the Wall/H-Frame Mounting Fixture Installing the Stabilizer Bracket(s) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 3 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installing a Foundation Vault Preparing the Site Installing the Foundation Vault Chapter 4: Installing the Cabinet and Expansion Module Unpacking the Cabinet, Expansion Module or Risers Operating a Cabinet or Expansion Module Door Preparing the Cabinet for Installation Preparing the EXM for Installation Installing the Cabinet or Riser on a Concrete Pad...
  • Page 4 Installing an LGX Case Fiber Distribution Panel Chapter 9: Cabinet Maintenance Routine Maintenance Checking Cabinet Surfaces Checking Electrical Components Checking Cable Connections Checking the Heat Exchanger Battery Maintenance Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 5 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Replacing Parts and Equipment Removing a Cabinet Door Installing a Cabinet Door Replacing AC Breakers Replacing Rectifier Modules (Alpha Cordex Rectifier Option) Replacing Batteries Replacing a Battery Heater Appendix A: Reference Information Specifications Alpha Cordex HP Rectifier Alarms and Controller Settings Supported Batteries...

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    About This Guide Purpose This document provides a general installation practice for the Clearfield FAC 900 outdoor cabinet. This document also provides a general description of the cabinet and its subsystems, and guidance for planning, site preparation, power installation, splicing to the outside plant, component installation and expansion, and cabinet maintenance.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Fiber Active Cabinet 900 Product Overview

    Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Chapter 1: Fiber Active Cabinet 900 Product Overview This chapter provides a general description of the base Clearfield FAC 900 outdoor cabinet and Expansion Module (EXM), including standard features and options. Topics Covered This chapter covers the following topics: •...

  • Page 8: Cabinet Description

    _________________________________________________________ Cabinet Description The Clearfield FAC 900 cabinet is an environmentally-controlled outdoor enclosure designed to house and protect network electronics equipment, providing copper and fiber based broadband services. The compact, low profile FAC 900 supports both copper and fiber applications from a remote node location deep inside the customer serving area, beyond the direct reach of the carrier Central Office.

  • Page 9: Cabinet Features

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cabinet Features Standard features of the FAC 900 cabinet include: Enclosure Design • Environmentally sealed design protects from dust and water intrusion • GR-487 enclosure compliant, and ANSI-UL-67 / CSA C22.2 panel board safety compliant •...

  • Page 10: Cabinet Options

    Cabinet Options Common options for the FAC 900 cabinet include: Enclosure Mounting • Concrete pad mounting: site-cast pad (using Clearfield pad template) or pre-cast (third-party supplied) • Wall or frame mounting (using Clearfield mounting kits) • Stake platform mounting (using Clearfield mounting kit) •...

  • Page 11: Fac 900 Battery Riser Description

    The Clearfield FAC 900 Battery Riser is an environmentally-controlled outdoor enclosure that mounts under the base of the FAC 900 cabinet. Clearfield provides an optional AC line operated 150W battery heater mat which turns on at 40°F to increase battery capaci- ty in cold environments. Battery mats are available in 120VAC and 240VAC versions.

  • Page 12: Fac 900 Expansion Module Description

    FAC 900 Expansion Module Description The Clearfield FAC 900 Expansion Module (EXM) is an environmentally-controlled outdoor enclosure that mounts adjunct to the base FAC 900 cabinet, allowing the expansion of rack space to the usable sealed capacity of the cabinet. You can install the EXM at the time of initial deployment of the cabinet, or later as an expansion.

  • Page 13: Cabinet And Expansion Module Views

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cabinet and Expansion Module Views Views of the base FAC 900 cabinet and Expansion Module (EXM) follow. Base Cabinet Front Compartment The base cabinet front compartment provides 19 inches of vertical rack space (9RU), and houses the cabinet power system and electronics equipment.
  • Page 14 For copper access, the line protection may include up to eight 50-pair protection blocks. The side compartment also houses an internal battery enclosure for local power configurations. The battery enclosure supports an optional battery heater. FAC 900 Side (local power) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 15 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Expansion Module Compartment The EXM compartment provides access to cable entry locations and rack space to support additional fiber management or copper line protection. For fiber access, the fiber management accessories may vary greatly according to the ordered op- tions.
  • Page 16 Cabinet Side and Expansion Module Compartments A view of an in-line configuration follows, with the EXM mounted on the rear of the FAC 900 cabinet. In-line Configuration (local power) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 17: Cabinet And Expansion Module Dimensions And Weights

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cabinet and Expansion Module Dimensions and Weights Dimensions and weights for the base FAC 900 cabinet and Expansion Module (EXM) follow. Cabinet Dimensions and Weights The external dimensions of the base FAC 900 cabinet are shown below. Dimension Measurement (SAE) Measurement (Metric)
  • Page 18 Depth 28.6 inches 74 cm Front Mating Side The approximate shipping weight of the (empty) EXM is shown below. Weight (SAE) Weight (Metric) 50 lb 23 kg Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 19 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ In-Line Configuration Dimensions The external dimensions of the in-line configuration are shown below, with the EXM mounted on the rear of the FAC 900 cabinet. Front Side Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 020420 REV B - April 2019...
  • Page 20 Rear Side Note: For clearance and space requirements when mounting the EXM on the rear or side of the base FAC 900 cabinet, refer to Space Requirements. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installation Considerations

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Chapter 2: Installation Considerations This chapter provides general considerations for cabinet installation. Review this information before starting the cabinet installation process. Topics Covered This chapter covers the following topics: • Installation process overview •...

  • Page 22: Installation Process Overview

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Installation Process Overview The cabinet installation process involves the following high-level steps: Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 23: Installation Guidelines

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installation Guidelines Review the following guidelines before starting installation activities. General Guidelines Follow these general guidelines and practices: • Read this document completely before starting any installation activities. • Only qualified personnel should perform the procedures described in this document. •...
  • Page 24 • Parking. Whenever possible, the cabinet should be located in an area that provides sufficient parking space for installa- tion and maintenance vehicles. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 25: Space Requirements

    Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Space Requirements The cabinet configuration determines clearance and space requirements. Clearfield offers the following cabinet configura- tions for the FAC 900: • Stand-alone configuration: Base FAC 900 cabinet • In-line configuration: FAC 900 with an Expansion Module (EXM) mounted on the rear of the cabinet •...
  • Page 26 Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ In-line configuration The illustration below shows the clearance and space requirements for an in-line FAC 900 configuration. FAC 900 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 27 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ L-configuration The illustration below shows the clearance and space requirements for an FAC 900 L-configuration. FAC 900 Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 020420 REV B - April 2019...

  • Page 28: General Safety Recommendations

    CAUTION! Batteries contain a stored charge. Handle batteries with care. ESD ALERT! Beware of electrostatic discharge. Follow standard ESD precautions. Always wear a grounded ESD wristband to avoid damaging the electronic equipment. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 29: Installation Kits

    Installation Kits Clearfield supplies an installation kit with both the cabinet and EXM that includes materials required for installation. The installation kit contents for the cabinet and EXM are listed below. Check to verify that your kit contains the listed items.

  • Page 30: User-Supplied Items

    River stone rock (to fill EXM riser outside plant cable entry location) • Plastic sheeting Equipment Bring the following equipment to the installation site: • Digital multi-meter • Optical power meter • Digital multi-function test set Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 31: Cabling Requirements

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cabling Requirements Cables supplied to the cabinet must meet the following minimum requirements. Function Facility Requirements Power 6 AWG solid bare copper wire (to earth ground circuit); terminates to ground Ground Copper bar with screw lug...

  • Page 32: Chapter 3: Preparing The Installation Site

    You can construct a concrete foundation pad using the Clearfield pour-in-place template, and install an optional 6-inch or 12-inch riser. For all mounting configurations, Clearfield requires installation of an earth ground circuit at the installation site to provide lightning protection.

  • Page 33: Installing A Ground Circuit

    Installing a Ground Circuit Clearfield requires installing an earth ground circuit (earth electrode) at the installation site to provide protection from electric shock for equipment and personnel. The ground circuit may consist of a simple copper rod driven into the earth or a com- plex system of buried rods and wires.
  • Page 34 Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Example of PANI-compliant ground ring with main site ground buss: Example of PANI-compliant ground ring without a main site ground buss: Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 35 • Connect the ground wire to the main ground bar. • Follow the PANI organization for all connections made to the Clearfield equipment cabinet/enclosure ground bar as shown in Clearfield documentation. • Measurements of the site ground circuit should be conducted to gauge achievement of 5 Ohms or less.

  • Page 36: Constructing A Concrete Pad

    Construct a concrete foundation pad for the cabinet at the installation site. Pad construction requires excavating the site, trenching cable conduit, constructing a form, and casting concrete. Use the Clearfield -supplied cast-in-place template to provide exact locations for the mounting studs that anchor the cabinet to the pad and to provide the cable conduit locations.
  • Page 37 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Pad Drawings Use the following drawings for reference during pad construction. Pad Size: FAC 900 Base Cabinet Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 020420 REV B - April 2019...
  • Page 38 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Pad Size: L-Configuration Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 39 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Pad Size: L-Configuration Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 020420 REV B - April 2019...
  • Page 40 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Pad Cross-Section: FAC 900 Base Cabinet (from left side) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 41 Conduit for outside plant cable (fiber). c. Earth ground wire. d. Conduit for AC cable (for local power configurations only). Use the Clearfield cast-in-place template to provide precise conduit orientation. Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net...

  • Page 42: Assembling The Cast-In-Place Template

    Step 3: Attach the short and long brackets together using eight supplied screws and nuts, as shown. Step 4: Tighten all screws to complete the template assembly. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 43: Preparing The Site

    Step 3: Place and tie rebar inside the form elevated above the gravel. Step 4: Place the Clearfield cast-in-place template into the form, guiding the cable conduits through the conduit entry ducts in the template. Step 5: Align the template mounting brackets flush with the top of the form, and then nail the template to the form to secure it in place.

  • Page 44: Casting The Pad

    Backfill and grade the perimeter area around the pad with soil, as required. Step 8: Trim the cable conduits to a height no more than 4 inches above the pad. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 45: Installing A Pre-Cast Concrete Pad

    Pre-cast pads typically ship configured with conduit entry cutouts and mounting fixtures (anchor studs or countersunk threaded inserts) for anchoring the cabinet to the pad. Specific features and dimensions vary by manufacturer. Contact your sales representative for a list of Clearfield -certified suppliers to contact directly. Preparing the Site Prepare the site for installation of a pre-cast pad according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 46: Installing A Pre-Cast Pad

    Step 7: Verify that the pad remains level. Adjust as required. Step 8: Trim the cable conduits to a height no more than 4 inches above the pad. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 47: Installing A Wall/H-Frame Mount Kit

    Use the Clearfield wall-mount kit to provide the mounting fixture. The wall/H-Frame mount kit consists of mounting brack- ets that attach directly to a wall or H-frame and a conduit feedthru assembly which provides exact entry locations for cable conduits.
  • Page 48 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ H-Frame Mount: Side View Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 49 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Wall/H-Frame Mount Dimensions: Low Profile Configurations (No splice blister allowance on backside) Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 020420 REV B - April 2019...
  • Page 50 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Wall/H-Frame Mount Dimensions: High Profile Configurations (Allowance for splice blister on backside) Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 51: Wall/H-Frame Mounting Guidelines

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Conduit Locations (as viewed from bottom) Wall/H-Frame Mounting Guidelines When installing the wall/H-frame mount kit, observe the following guidelines. Refer to the wall/H-frame configurations and drawings for guidance. Guidelines Follow these guidelines to ensure proper mounting support for the cabinet and EXM. Adjust for local conditions or practices as required.

  • Page 52: Preparing The Site

    Use the Clearfield wall/H-frame mount kit to provide the mounting fixture and conduit entry locations. • The Clearfield wall/H-frame mount kit provides assembly hardware for a wall or wooden H-frame, however you must provide the hardware to attach the mounting fixture, as appropriate for your site requirements. For example, attach- ing the fixture to a concrete wall requires different hardware (anchors).

  • Page 53: Installing The Wall/H-Frame Mounting Fixture

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installing the Wall/H-Frame Mounting Fixture This topic describes how to install the wall/H-frame mounting brackets and conduit feed through assembly. To install the wall/H-frame mounting fixture Step 1: Attach the mounting brackets to the wall/H-frame horizontal beams as follows: a.
  • Page 54 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 55 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 3: Attach the conduit feed through assembly to the wall/H-frame as follows: a. Position the feed throughs flush to the top edge of the middle horizontal beam, with the right edge of the assembly mated to the left side of the mounting bracket as shown in the illustration below.

  • Page 56: Installing The Stabilizer Bracket(S)

    Drill (4) 1/8" pilot holes into the top horizontal beam through the bracket holes. Step 4: Install (4) 3/8 x 1.50 LAG screws, 3/8"split lock washers and 3/8" flat washers to attach the bracket to the H-frame. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 57: Installing A Foundation Vault

    Foundation vaults ship configured with knockouts for conduit entry and mounting fixtures (threaded inserts) for anchoring the cabinet to the top of the vault. Specific features and dimensions vary by manufacturer and model. Contact your sales representative for Clearfield -certified supplier information to contact directly. Preparing the Site Prepare the site for installation of a foundation vault according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 58: Installing The Foundation Vault

    Step 5: Backfill and grade around the vault perimeter with soil to secure it in place. Step 6: Verify that the vault remains level. Adjust as required. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Installing The Cabinet And Expansion Module

    ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Chapter 4: Installing the Cabinet and Expansion Module This chapter describes how to install the Clearfield FAC 900 cabinet onto its permanent mounting location. Topics Covered This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpacking the cabinet or Expansion Module (EXM) from its shipping crate.

  • Page 60: Unpacking The Cabinet, Expansion Module Or Risers

    Do not remove the cabinet, EXM or risers from the pallet until after delivery to the installation site. However, you can remove the cardboard crating to inspect them at the staging area, if required. Clearfield recommends keeping the protective packag- ing in place for transportation.

  • Page 61: Operating A Cabinet Or Expansion Module Door

    The cabinet has hinged front and side doors, each equipped with two telco hex-pin latches and a padlock hasp for security. Open and close doors using a Clearfield -supplied telco hex key. Each door is equipped with an alarm switch that monitors the position of the door. When a door on an in-service cabinet or EXM is opened, an intrusion alarm reports through the equipment.
  • Page 62 Step 4: While holding the door firmly closed, turn the key clockwise to engage the latch. Step 5: Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to engage the lower latch. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 63: Preparing The Cabinet For Installation

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Preparing the Cabinet for Installation Complete the following preparations before installing the cabinet. To prepare the cabinet for installation Step 1: Open the front and side cabinet doors. Step 2: From the side of the cabinet, remove the isolation mat and the bag containing the installation hardware.

  • Page 64: Preparing The Exm For Installation

    EXM, and can be accessed by removing the left and rear access panels as needed. When the tasks above are complete, the EXM is ready for installation. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 65: Installing The Cabinet Or Riser On A Concrete Pad

    Install the riser onto the concrete pad, and then mount the cabinet onto the riser. The FAC 900 cabinet's compact design allows you to install it without the use of heavy lifting machinery. Clearfield recom- mends using two people to install the cabinet (to lift, move, and lower the cabinet onto the pad or riser).
  • Page 66 Note: If you removed the doors previously, re-install them to check door swing alignment. See Installing a Cabinet Door for instructions. Clearfield recommends applying silicone caulking to the bottom perimeter of the cabinet or riser once the installation is complete.

  • Page 67: Installing An Exm (And Riser) On A Concrete Pad

    Note: Install the base FAC 900 cabinet before installing an Expansion Module (EXM). Clearfield offers several models of optional risers for use with the EXM when installing an FAC 900 cabinet with a riser. The riser height must match the height of the riser installed for the FAC 900. The riser ships detached from the EXM, even when ordered as a factory option.
  • Page 68 Install one bolt, flat washer, and lock washer into each of the concrete inserts, but do not tighten. Note: The hardware must be loose enough to allow the EXM to shift slightly when secured to the FAC 900. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 69 Note: If you removed the door previously, re-install it to check door swing alignment. See Installing a Cabinet Door for instructions. Clearfield recommends applying silicone caulking to the bottom perimeter of the EXM once the installation is complete. To install a riser (6- or 12-inch) with EXM on a concrete pad Step 1: Sweep the pad free of dirt and debris.
  • Page 70 Tighten the bolts to secure the riser to the pad. Step 9: Fill the riser’s outside plant cable entry location with river stone rock up to the bottom of where the FAC 900 mounts. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 71 EXM subground position on the main ground bar. To install the EXM's connection to an earth ground circuit, refer to Installing the Cabinet and EXM Ground Connections. Clearfield recommends applying silicone caulking to the bottom perimeter of the EXM riser once the installation is complete. Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net...

  • Page 72: Installing The Enclosure(S) On A Wall Or H-Frame

    200 lb. working load. Clearfield recommends using at least three people to install the cabinet and EXM: one to operate the crane or derrick, one to guide the enclosure(s) laterally as it lowers, and one to spot-check alignment of the mounting studs/holes and conduits/ entry box as the enclosure lowers.
  • Page 73 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 8: To install the EXM, do the following: a. Repeat steps 1–3 above. b. Slowly lower the EXM onto the mounting brackets, and position it against the FAC 900 wall, aligning the mounting holes on the base on the EXM with the mounting holes in the mounting brackets.
  • Page 74 Apply silicone caulking to seal the conduit feed throughs to the base of the enclosure(s). Step 16: Once the silicone dries, use the supplied expansion foam to further seal the feed through tray inside the enclo- sure(s). Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 75: Removing The Lifting Details

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Removing the Lifting Details After the cabinet or EXM is installed, remove the two lifting details from the enclosure. To remove the lifting details Step 1: Locate the two lifting details: •...

  • Page 76: Chapter 5: Installing Local Ac Power

    Install power according to your cabinet configuration type. Topics Covered This chapter covers the following topics: • Installing the cabinet ground connection • Installing local AC power Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 77: Installing The Cabinet And Exm Ground Connections

    You may also install the Expansion Module's (EXM) connection to an earth ground circuit, however this is optional. Guidelines Clearfield recommends adhering to PANI grounding methods to reduce ground current interaction: The PANI system divides the ground bar into sections, with one type of conductor in each section: Producers, surge •...
  • Page 78 Attach the earth ground wire's two-hole lug onto the 3/4-inch ground terminal studs (labeled Earth Ground) per PANI guidelines. Step 6: Re-connect the nuts to the ground terminal studs and tighten to 26 inch-lbs. of torque. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 79: Installing Ac Power (208-240 Vac)

    Before proceeding, verify that AC service to the cabinet site is OFF at the local power transfer switch. To install AC power (208-240 VAC) Note: Refer to the AC Load Center wiring diagram (on Clearfield’s website, seeclearfield.com) for guidance. An AC wiring label is attached behind the load center front panel for reference.

  • Page 80: Ac Junction Box: Installing Power

    WARNING! Electrical hazard. Only a qualified electrician should perform this procedure. Before proceeding, verify that AC service to the cabinet site is OFF at the local power transfer switch. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 81 Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ To install AC power (120/240 VAC) Note: Refer to the AC junction box wiring diagram (on Clearfield’s website, seeclearfield.com) for guidance. An AC wiring label is attached behind the junction box front panel for reference Step 1: Open the front cabinet door.

  • Page 82: Chapter 6: Installing And Splicing Outside Plant Cables

    (copper twisted pairs for subscriber drops and/or transport). Topics Covered This chapter covers the following topics: • Installing fiber cable • Installing metallic cables • Sealing cable entry locations Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 83: Bonding Cable Sheaths

    Clearfield recommends that you bond optical fiber cable sheaths at the first entrance to the cabinet/enclosure site only (the splice case, or similar), and then isolate the sheaths in the short run between splice point and the Clearfield equip- ment cabinet/enclosure ground. The short run can then be bonded on either side (the Clearfield ground bar side or splice point side, but not both) per local practice.

  • Page 84: Installing Fiber Cable

    If necessary, untie or cut the bindings temporarily securing the OSP cable inside the cabinet or EXM. Step 2: Strip off the cable's outer sheath to expose the core tubing. Take care not to damage the fibers inside the core tubing. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 85 Install a lug connector on the twisted end of the strength members. Note: Clearfield recommends using a two-hole lug connector, unless local practice indicates otherwise. c. Install a #6 AWG bond strap onto the lug connector together with the twisted strength members and tighten the lug connector.

  • Page 86: Splicing Fibers

    Both splicing methods typically use a fiber splice tray to hold the individual splices. Clearfield offers splice tray options with fusion, heat shrink, and mechanical splicing options. Each splice tray can hold up to 12 fiber splices.

  • Page 87: Routing And Terminating Fibers

    Route and terminate fibers per your application requirements and local practice. Clearfield offers optional fiber distribution systems, including 12-, 24-, 48- or 96-position fiber splice or distribution panels. Adapters are available with SC or LC con- nector options.

  • Page 88: Connecting Fibers To The Equipment

    Never assume laser power is off. Do not look into the open end of an optical fiber, vacant SFP socket, or an installed transceiver. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 89: Installing Metallic Cables

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installing Metallic Cables This section describes how to install metallic signal cables into the cabinet, including how to route and groom the outside plant cables and splice to the equipment cables. Removing the Battery Enclosure For additional space in the cabinet or EXM compartment when installing or splicing outside plant metallic cables, remove the battery enclosure as described below.

  • Page 90: Installing Outside Plant Metallic Cables

    If splicing shall be performed at a later time, do the following: • Remove the plastic sheeting. • Make sure the cable arrangement allows the door to close. Take care to not violate the cable bend radius requirements. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 91 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ The following steps are general guidelines only. Follow local practice where applicable. To prepare outside plant cables for splicing Step 1: To keep the cabinet or EXM compartment clear of environmental gel, drape plastic sheeting over the door, protection panels, and the bottom of the splice area, if you have not already done so.

  • Page 92: Splicing Metallic Cables

    Enclosure (if present). To splice the metallic cables Note: Clearfield equipment uses a 'dead pair' scheme, where the 25th pair in each 25-pair cable group is unterminated and not used (dead). Refer to the pair assignment list shipped with the cabinet.

  • Page 93: Reinstall The Battery Enclosure

    (circuit) that will be equipped for service. Refer to the cabinet pair assignment list for more information. Note: Clearfield equipment uses a 'dead pair' scheme, where the 25th pair in each 25-pair cable group is unterminated (dead). Therefore, on each protection block, positions 25 and 50 are not wired. Line identification labels cover the dead pair positions.

  • Page 94: Sealing Cable Entry Location

    CAUTION! Check to ensure that all gaps are completely sealed. Gaps allow penetration of moisture, insects, rodents, and other contaminants that could damage equipment. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 95: Chapter 7: Turning Up The Cabinet Power System

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Chapter 7: Turning Up the Cabinet Power System This chapter describes how to turn up and test the cabinet power system. This process includes checking the cabinet ground connection, checking the AC power supply voltage, installing rectifier modules into the rectifier shelf, installing batteries for reserve power, and turning up and testing the DC power system.

  • Page 96: Turning Up The Power System (Local Power)

    Verify that the ohm meter reads 5 ohms or less. Step 3: If the reading is greater than 5 ohms, check the ground wire connection at the main ground bar, then retest. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 97: Checking The Ac Power Supply Voltage

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Checking the AC Power Supply Voltage The cabinet ships from the factory equipped to support 208-240 VAC service. Check the AC power supply voltage as fol- lows. DANGER! High voltage may be present. Only a qualified electrician should perform these procedures. To check 208-240 VAC power supply voltage Step 1: Apply AC power to the cabinet at the local power transfer switch.

  • Page 98: Installing The Rectifier Modules

    Note: Do not force a module into position if it does not seat properly. All modules are keyed to ensure that the correct module type is used. Step 4: Repeat steps 1–3 to install additional rectifier modules. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 99: Installing Vrla Batteries

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installing VRLA Batteries The FAC 900 cabinet can house a primary single string of front-terminal 100Ah VRLA (four batteries per string). A cabinet equipped with an optional Expansion Module (EXM) can support a secondary or alternative location for the battery string. See Supported Batteries for a list of supported battery types.
  • Page 100 Place a string of four batteries into the battery enclosure, with the terminals in front. Step 7: Install the jumper straps between the battery terminal posts per the manufacturer instructions. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 101 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 8: Connect the battery power supply leads as follows: a. Remove the protective caps from the cable ring lugs. b. Attach the black cable that is routed through the right upper hole in the retaining bracket to the positive (+) terminal post at the right end of the string.

  • Page 102: Turning Up And Testing The Dc Power System

    Username: Your initials or other unique identifier • Password: 1234 g. Enter the language selection: English h. From the Controller screen (Controller > Date & Time), set the correct date and time. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 103 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ i. On the System screen (System > View Live Status), check that the installed rectifiers have been acquired by the controller by verifying the number associated with "# Acquired Rectifiers". Note: Alarm conditions may be present and will not clear due to no load conditions.
  • Page 104 At the AC load center, set the Main breaker to OFF. The heat exchanger fans should continue to run. Step 4: At the AC load center, set the Main breaker to ON and verify that power restores to the rectifier shelf. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 105 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ CXCM1+ Controller Battery Charge Current Settings and Alarm Values The CXCM1+ battery charge current control algorithm limits the amount of charge current available to the batteries. It is imperative that the battery parameters and charge current are set appropriately relative to the installed battery capacity. The default controller setting for battery capacity is for the Northstar NSB60FT battery with the charge rate at C/6 (11.3A).
  • Page 106 Capacity Value (Ah for One String)* Northstar NSB60FT Red Enersys SBS B14 Northstar NSB100FT Red Northstar NSB170FT Red Enersys SBS 190F *Note: For multiple battery strings, increase the capacity value. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 107 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ c. In the Temperature Compensation section, enter temperature compensation slope in the Temp Comp Slope box. Battery Type Temperature Compensation Slope Northstar NSB60FT Red 2mV/deg C/Cell (1.1mV/deg F/Cell) Enersys SBS B14 4mV/deg C/Cell (2.2mV/deg F/Cell) Northstar NSB100FT Red 2mV/deg C/Cell (1.1mV/deg F/Cell)
  • Page 108 In the Battery State of Charge Estimation section, enter the peukert number in the Peukert Number box. Battery Type Peukert Value Northstar NSB60FT Red 1.156 Enersys SBS B14 1.130 Northstar NSB100FT Red 1.131 Northstar NSB170FT Red 1.128 Enersys SBS 190F 1.113 Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 109 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ e. In the Temperature Compensation section, enter the upper/lower temperature breakpoint temperature and voltage in the respective boxes. Upper Temperature Lower Temperature Breakpoint Breakpoint Battery Type Temperature in Temperature in Voltage Voltage C (in F)
  • Page 110 C/X charge rate. Enter the desired charge rate in either format into the respective box. g. Ensure the Enable Primary CCC check box is checked. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 111 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 3: Changing the alarm setting: a. Navigate to Alarms > Configure Alarms. b. In the Alarm Configuration drop down box, select Voltage Alarms. c. Enter the High Voltage 1 and High Voltage 2 in the Activation Value box. Alarm Name Activation Value High Voltage 1...
  • Page 112 At the top left side of the page, click the Submit Changes button. A pop-up window will be displayed compar- ing the old settings and the new settings. b. Select all the changes and click the Accept button to save all the necessary changes. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 113: Chapter 8: Installing Equipment And Adding Capacity

    Installing fiber termination assemblies (equipped with cassettes and pre-terminated OSP fiber cable) • Installing PON splitter assemblies and fibers • Installing a dual LGX fiber distribution panel For ordering information, contact your Clearfield Sales Representative. Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 020420 REV B - April 2019...

  • Page 114: Installing A Protection Mounting Frame

    Route the two frame ground wires to the main ground bar. Attach the ground wire lugs to an open position on the main ground bar or subground bar per PANI guidelines. Refer to Installing the Cabinet Ground Connection for more information. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 115: Installing A Protection Block

    50-pair blocks. Note: Clearfield equipment uses a 'dead pair' scheme, where the 25th pair on each subscriber interface and in each 25-pair cable group is unterminated (dead). Therefore, on each protection block, positions 25 and 50 are not wired. Line identifica- tion labels cover the dead pair positions (25 and 50).
  • Page 116 Step 5: Terminate the protection block interface cables as follows: a. Route the two RJ-21 equipment interface cables into the main compartment and connect to the Clearfield service unit's RJ-21 connectors. b. Mate the two MS2 or 710 subscriber interface cables to the counterpart OSP interface cables.

  • Page 117: Te Lsa-Plus Cross-Connect System

    To allow for incremental growth, the cross-connect system is comprised of two modular panels, each supporting 384 subscriber and 192 equipment pairs, arranged in 50-block pairs. Note: All Clearfield cabling uses a 'dead pair' scheme, where the 25th pair in each 25-pair cable group is unterminated and not used (dead).
  • Page 118 At the right side of the cross-connect frame, partially insert (4) self-tapping screws, leaving a .25-inch gap between the frame and screw as shown in the diagrams below. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 119 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 4: Place the pad from the shipping package at the base of the enclosure under the cross-connect frame on the right side. Step 5: Prepare the cross-connect panel for installation as follows: a.
  • Page 120 Repeat steps 2–8 to install a second cross-connect panel, adjusting the steps as necessary to install a panel for subscribers 1-192 on the right side of the cross-connect frame. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 121: Installing An Ac Meter

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installing an AC Meter You can secure a commercial AC power meter and main disconnect boxes to customer-supplied Unistrut® metal framing installed on the exterior of the cabinet. Use the (6) mounting studs located on the left side wall (to the right of the access panel) to install the Unistrut.

  • Page 122: Installing A Battery Enclosure

    _________________________________________________________ Installing a Battery Enclosure Clearfield supports field installation of a primary or secondary internal battery enclosure in the FAC 900 cabinet, EXM or FAC 900 cabinet battery riser. Battery enclosures are available for 100Ah VRLA or Ni-Cd battery strings.

  • Page 123: Installing A Battery Heater

    Installing a Battery Heater For colder climates, Clearfield recommends using an optional battery heater to prevent VRLA batteries from freezing and to prolong battery life. A battery heater supports one VRLA battery string. Ni-Cd battery strings do not require a battery heater.
  • Page 124 At the AC load center, switch ON the 5A Battery Heater breaker, or b. Switch on the 5A Battery Heater breaker at the external power source that feeds the AC junction box. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 125 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ To install a second battery heater in an EXM battery enclosure Note: This procedure assumes that you have installed a battery heater in the FAC 900 battery enclosure. Step 1: Unpack the battery heater from the shipping packaging.
  • Page 126 At the AC load center, switch ON the 5A Battery Heater breaker, or b. Switch on the 5A Battery Heater breaker at the external power source that feeds the AC junction box. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 127: Installing A Generator Connector

    The cabinet supports a 30 Amp generator connector option, which you can install in the field. If the cabinet is equipped with charged batteries, this procedure does not affect service. Note: Clearfield recommends a generator size of 240 VAC. DANGER! High voltage may be present. Only a qualified electrician should perform this task. Follow NEC and local codes when handling power systems.
  • Page 128 Connect the black and red wires to the Gen. Conn. breaker. Note: Refer to the AC load center wiring diagram (on Clearfield’s website, seeclearfield.com) for guidance. An AC wiring label is attached behind the load center front panel for reference.

  • Page 129: Installing A Heat Exchanger Door

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installing a Heat Exchanger Door The FAC 900 front door is equipped with an integrated heat exchanger to cool equipment inside the cabinet. Installing a heat exchanger door in the field may become necessary if the existing door becomes damaged or the heat exchanger fails or becomes damaged.

  • Page 130: Installing Fiber Management Options

    Installing Fiber Management Options Clearfield FAC 900 cabinet supports GPON and AE fiber management options supporting up to 384 subscriber fiber drops with an internal battery enclosure installed, or up to 576 subscriber fiber drops for GPON applications without internal bat- tery enclosure installed.
  • Page 131 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ The fiber termination assemblies are offered as field installed options only. Fiber distribution frames and fiber management accessories are offered as factory integrated and field installed options. You can order and install individual components to scale support as required.

  • Page 132: Installing A Gpon Splitter Cage And Fiber Distribution Bulkhead Frame

    Position the bulkhead flush under the GPON splitter cage assembly, and against the front equipment rail. c. Align at least two bulkhead mounting holes with the holes on the rail. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 133 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ d. While holding the bulkhead against the rack, install up to six mounting screws (3 per side) to secure the bulkhead to the rack. Tighten the screws to 45 in. lbs. of torque. e.

  • Page 134: Connecting Pon Splitter Fibers To The Olt Equipment

    For a GPON fiber bulkhead installed in the FAC 900, cut the conduit tubing to approximately 2.5 feet. Step 4: Attach the (2) fittings on each end of the conduit. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 135 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 5: Feed twine through the conduit as follows: a. Hold the conduit vertically and feed approximately 20 feet of twine through the conduit. b. Secure the twine to the inside of each conduit fitting with tape. Step 6: (Skip this step if your cabinet was shipped with the splitter integration kit installed) Install the conduit mounting bracket in the cabinet as follows:...
  • Page 136 EXM. e. Feed the twine through the mounting flange behind the bulkhead frame. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 137 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ f. Insert the conduit fitting into the mounting flange and snap in place. Step 8: Make a fiber pull as follows: a. Remove the tape securing the twine to the conduit. b.
  • Page 138 Repeat steps 7a–7c for each fiber jumper. Note: Do not reinstall the SC adapter plate in the bulkhead mounting fixture until after connecting PON splitter fibers to the OSP distribution. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 139: Installing A Fiber Termination Assembly

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installing a Fiber Termination Assembly This topic describes how to install a fiber termination assembly on an FAC 900 or EXM fiber distribution bulkhead. A fiber termination assembly consists of bundled (n) 12-position SC/APC distribution cassettes with pre-terminated OSP fiber. Because the termination cassettes in each assembly are pre-terminated to an OSP fiber bundle, installation requires simply mounting the termination assembly on the bulkhead frame and then routing the OSP cable to the fiber routing duct and then outside of the cabinet (to interface to the outside plant fiber facilities, such as in a fiber hand-hole).
  • Page 140 Feed the OSP fiber cable down into one of the cabinet's cable entry conduits (and out of the cabinet to the external splicing location). Step 5: Repeat the steps above to install additional bundled fiber termination assemblies, as needed. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 141: Installing Pon Splitter Assemblies And Fibers

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installing PON Splitter Assemblies and Fibers This topic describes how to connect PON splitter fibers to the OSP distribution and install PON fiber splitters for an FAC 900 or EXM fiber distribution bulkhead and GPON splitter cage. Each PON splitter passively splits a single fiber (from an OLT port) 2, 16 or 32 ways toward the OSP facility for service delivery to the ONTs.
  • Page 142 Place the adapter plate on the fiber ramp for easy access. Step 5: Place a PON splitter outside the enclosure (on top of the enclosure or on the ground, for example). Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 143 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 6: Route and terminate the single OLT-side fiber (red SC connector) from the PON splitter (identified as IN) to the SC adapter plate. IMPORTANT! When routing optic fibers, be careful to avoid bending fibers beyond the manufacturer recommended 1 inch (2.54 cm) bend radius.
  • Page 144 Route the fibers (and splitter) from the dressing spools to the fiber ramp above the fiber distribution bulk- head. c. Insert the splitter into the next available position in sequence (left to right) in the splitter mounting cage. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.
  • Page 145 FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ d. Repeat steps 9a–9c to install the remaining splitters from left to right until you reach the top left assembly. Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net Manual 020420 REV B - April 2019...
  • Page 146 Align the two push pins on the adapter plate with the holes on the mounting bracket. d. Push the push pins to secure the adapter plate in place. e. Neatly dress any slack OLT-side fiber along the fiber ramp. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 147: Installing An Lgx Case Fiber Distribution Panel

    This topic describes how to install a 19-inch 1RU fiber distribution panel, housing up to two Light Guide Cross Connect (LGX) cases. Connect transport fibers from the LGX fiber distribution panel to the Clearfield service unit. Refer to Connect- ing Fibers to the Equipment for more information.

  • Page 148: Chapter 9: Cabinet Maintenance

    This chapter describes how to perform cabinet maintenance, including routine maintenance and corrective maintenance to replace worn or failed parts and equipment. Topics Covered This chapter covers the following topics: • Routine cabinet maintenance • Replacing parts and equipment Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 149: Routine Maintenance

    Clearfield support for assistance with a resolution. • Repair damage to the paint using touch-up paint available from Clearfield after cleaning the surface and removing rust. • Inspect all gaskets around the doors and the roof to ensure a tight secure fit.

  • Page 150: Checking Cable Connections

    CAUTION! Always disconnect power to the heat exchanger prior to servicing. Check the heat exchanger for proper functioning at least once a year. • Verify that no fan failure ENV alarms are present on the Clearfield equipment. • Verify fan operation, including visual inspection the following: •...

  • Page 151: Battery Maintenance

    Battery maintenance does not impact cabinet service, provided that an AC power failure does not occur during the main- tenance process. Clearfield recommends connecting an external generator to the cabinet while performing battery mainte- nance to ensure service continuity in the event of an AC outage.
  • Page 152 Re-install the batteries into the battery enclosure. See Installing Batteries for instructions. Step 9: Inspect the battery vent on the side cabinet door, and clear any debris from the vent to ensure adequate venti- lation for the batteries. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 153: Replacing Parts And Equipment

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Replacing Parts and Equipment This section describes how to replace worn or failed parts and equipment in the cabinet. Removing a Cabinet Door You can remove the cabinet doors for convenience during cabinet installation or maintenance activities, or to replace a door. Replacing a cabinet door may become necessary if: •...

  • Page 154: Installing A Cabinet Door

    Bottom hinge: Press down on the pin lever until the pin slides completely into the pin channel. c. Rotate the pin levers into the cradles to secure the hinges. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 155: Replacing Ac Breakers

    FieldSmart Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900 ® Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Step 5: Attach the wind brace to the bracket inside the door frame using the nut, bolt, and washer removed from the previous door. Step 6: Attach the ground strap to the door using the hex nut removed from the previous door. Step 7: For a heat exchanger door, connect the heat exchanger power &...

  • Page 156: Replacing Rectifier Modules (Alpha Cordex Rectifier Option

    Apply pressure to the module front panel to engage the rear connector in the shelf receptacle. Step 5: The locking clip automatically secures the rectifier to the shelf. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 157: Replacing Batteries

    Replacing batteries does not impact cabinet service, provided that an AC power failure does not occur during the replacement process. Clearfield recommends connecting an external generator to the cabinet while performing battery maintenance to ensure service continuity in the event of an AC outage.

  • Page 158: Replacing A Battery Heater

    Install the new battery heater into the battery enclosure. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet. See Installing a Battery Heater for instructions. Step 7: Re-install and reconnect batteries. See Installing Batteries for instructions. Proprietary Information: Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Clearfield.

  • Page 159: Appendix A: Reference Information

    This appendix provides general reference information about the FAC 900 cabinet. Topics Covered This appendix covers the following topics: • Cabinet specifications • Support matrix for Clearfield service units • Optional Alpha Cordex HP rectifier alarms and controller settings • Optional Emerson rectifier alarm matrix •...

  • Page 160: Specifications

    Wall/H-frame Clearfield wall/H-frame mounting kit option Equipment Mounting Equipment mounting space 19 inches (8RU); 8RU mounting space for Clearfield service units or third-party equipment Rack attributes 19-inch EIA standard; oriented for vertical mounting Environmental Door mounted Internal fan Tmin = 30C (50% RPM) and Thigh = 45C (100% RPM)

  • Page 161: Alpha Cordex Hp Rectifier Alarms And Controller Settings

    * 2 stings are supported when an EXM is mounted on the rear or left side of the base FAC 900 cabinet. Wiring Diagrams Wiring diagrams are available on Clearfield’s website, seeclearfield.com. Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@clfd.net...

  • Page 162: 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 163: Proprietary Notice

    __________________________________________________________ Proprietary Notice 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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