Updated for front-access only design October 2017 Updated for product name change to SYSTIMAX. Trademark Information CommScope (logo), CommScope, SYSTIMAX, and Enhanced High Density Panel are trademarks Applicable Standards UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition, 2007-03-27 (Information Technology Equipment - Safety - Part 1: General Requirements CSA C22.2 No.
3-inch or 5-inch channel. In each 1RU of rack space, a fully loaded panel provides 144 LC terminations using duplex LC adapters. The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel is designed for ease of installation and access. It is available with either left- or right-side cable entry. The panel features sliding blades (three per 1RU of rack space), providing full access to adapters and connectors.
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DOOR (SHOWN FOR REFERENCE) Figure 1. SYSTIMAX EHD Panel Main Components (2RU Model Shown) • Fiber Cover—holds down fibers on each blade to prevent them from being inadvertently snagged or misrouted. • Grounding Location—is where a two-hole lug and ground wire are attached to connect panel ground PEM nuts to office ground.
TECP-91-005 • Issue 5 • October 2017 Specifications Table 1 lists specifications for the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel. Table 2 summarizes the supported adapter packs and modules for the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel. Table 1. SYSTIMAX EHD Panel Specifications PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS ...
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TECP-91-005 • Issue 5 • October 2017 Note: Use caution when unpacking and installing the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel. Avoid twisting cable and do not violate cable minimum bend radius. Note: Use caution when removing packaging materials. Sharp utensils can damage fiber optic cable.
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10. Lift panel off of spool and carefully uncoil remaining cable. Use caution to avoid twisting the cable. Refer to Figure Figure 10. Lifting Off SYSTIMAX EHD PanelSYSTIMAX EHD Panel 11. Follow the procedure given in Topic 4 to install the panel on the frame.
110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Overview The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel is shipped on a spool, preterminated with 144 LC connectors per rack unit (RU). It is available in both left- and right-cable-entry versions. A blocking kit is provided for the purpose of splicing the provided cable into a splice bay such as the OMX.
Please alert contractors to this fact. The minimum cable bend radius is 10 inches (25.4 cm). CommScope recommends the following type patch cords for use in the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel: • 2-Fiber UPC LC Singlemode Dual-Zip 1.7mm patch cord FPCT-SPLC-S-xM •...
TECP-91-005 • Issue 5 • October 2017 6 OPERATION Sliding Out Blade to First Position To slide out a blade to the first (access) position, pull out the pull arm on the right side of the panel until the blade contacts the first detent, as shown in Figure NOTE: FOR CLARITY...
COVER 26120-A Figure 21. Re-Installing Fiber Cover 7 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ® To find out more about CommScope products, visit us on the web at www.commscope.com For technical assistance, customer service, or to report any missing/damaged parts, visit us at http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter...
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