CommScope SYSTIMAX EHD User Manual
CommScope SYSTIMAX EHD User Manual

CommScope SYSTIMAX EHD User Manual

Enhanced high density panel with preterminated cable

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TECP-91-005
Rev E, October 2017
SYSTIMAX
Content
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Applicable Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Admonishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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UNPACKING A PANEL WITH A PRETERMINATED CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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PANEL INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
660000222 Rev B
www.commscope.com
®
Enhanced High Density (EHD) Panel
With Preterminated Cable
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
User Manual
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© 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    PANEL INSTALLATION ..............13 (continued) 660000222 Rev B Page 1 www.commscope.com © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 3: Admonishments

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    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 ...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 4. Pay out the cable stub as indicated by the red arrow in Figure 4, pulling cable end to termination location. 5. Remove the four wing nuts shown in Figure REMOVE WING NUTS (4X) 25874-A Figure 5. Removing Wing Nuts Page 7 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8 TECP-91-005 • Issue 5 • October 2017 6. Lift off the top cover to expose the panel packaging as shown in Figure Figure 6. Lifting Off Top Cover Page 8 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9 7. Remove the outer rim as shown in Figure Figure 7. Lifting Off Outer Rim 8. Remove and unpack the accessories contained in shipment carton shown on top of the packaging foam in Figure Page 9 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10 TECP-91-005 • Issue 5 • October 2017 Figure 8. Shipment Carton Containing Accessories 9. Remove and unpack the plastic wrapper containing the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel, as shown in Figure Figure 9. SYSTIMAX EHD Panel in Plastic Wrapper Page 10 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12: Panel Installation

    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.
  • Page 13 Figure 11. 2RU Mounting Bracket Positions (Front and Rear on 5-Inch Channel) 2RU FRONT MOUNT ON 3 INCH CHANNEL CHANNEL 2RU REAR MOUNT ON 3 INCH CHANNEL 26383-A Figure 12. 2RU Mounting Bracket Positions (Front and Rear on 3-Inch Channel) Page 13 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14 Figure Secure the panel to equipment rack using the #12-24 screws provided. Torque these screws to approximately 27 pound-inches (3.1 Newton meters). Page 14 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 15: Grounding The Panel

    The connection must be made in accordance with local and national electrical codes. Use the following procedure, referring to Figure 1. Locate the ground location on the panel. At the grounding location, remove the protective tape from the panel. Page 15 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16 3. Connect the other end of the ground wire to the earth ground conductor. Ensure this connection is made using methods and hardware that meets all applicable local and national electrical codes. Page 16 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17: General Cable Requirements

    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 •...
  • Page 18: Operation

    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...
  • Page 19: Closing Blade

    To close a blade, push in the push handle on the right side of the panel until the blade is fully within the panel. Note: This is the opposite action to what is shown in Figure 17 on Page Page 19 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 20: Removing Blade From Front

    Caution: Pulling too far will damage the ribbons entering the back of the blade on a pre-terminated panel. FIBER MANAGEMENT 26111-A FINGER NOTE: FOR CLARITY FRONT DOOR REMOVED FIBER MANAGEMENT FINGER Figure 19. Removing Blade From Front Page 20 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21: Removing Fiber Cover

    1. Align the fiber cover with its home location and tilt the cover at about a 45 degree angle and position the tip of the cover within the guides indicated in Figure 21 detail 1. Page 21 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22: Technical Assistance

    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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