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Telect LTX Install Manual

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  • Page 1 Patch and Splice Panel Patch and Splice Panel...
  • Page 2 LTX Patch and Splice Panel LTX Patch and Splice Panel Fiber :: Install guide This page intentionally left blank. © Telect, Inc. All rights reserved. 148326 09.08.16 v2 1.509.926.6000 :: telect.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1.1 IFC Cable Installation and Routing ....................17 4.1.2 Install IFC in the Cable Clamp ..................... 18 4.1.3 Route Protected 12-Strand Ribbon Fiber in LTX Panel Slack Storage Area ........ 18 4.1.4 Install Ribbon Fibers in the Splice Tray ..................19 4.1.5 Install Pigtail Fiber Connectors ....................
  • Page 4 List of Figures Figure 1-1 LTX Patch and Splice Panel with SC Adapters ................... 5 Figure 1-2 LTX Patch and Splice Panel Overview - Front and Rear Views ............7 Figure 3-1 Install Entry/Exit Arcs ...........................11 Figure 3-2 Install Routing Spools ..........................11 Figure 3-3 Install Splice Trays ..........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The LTX panel accommodates up to 288 fiber terminations and houses eight splice trays. 144 SC Terminations shown Rear View Front View Figure 1-1 - LTX Patch and Splice Panel with SC Adapters 1.1 Specifi cations Dimensions and Weights Dimensions 7"H x 17"W x 17"D Weight...

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    1.2 About this Guide This manual provides a comprehensive overview of and installation guidelines for the LTX Patch and Splice Panel. While care has been taken to defi ne all necessary information, complete details may not be covered. If you have any questions, contact Telect Technical Support at support@telect.com or call 1.509.926.6000.

  • Page 7: Ltx Panel Overview

    LTX Patch and Splice Panel Fiber :: Install guide 1.4 LTX Panel Overview Telect's LTX Patch and Splice Panel consolidates network fi ber LTX Patch and Splice Panel, Front View (144 terminations shown) splice, patching, and routing requirements in a 4RU panel. The...
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  • Page 9: Installation Considerations

    2.2 Unpacking The LTX Patch and Splice Panel is 7"H x 17"W x 17"D, and weighs 12 lbs. The panel comes pre-assembled as one unit. Upon receipt of your order, carefully unpack it and compare it with the packing list and the order placed. While items described below are a comprehensive list that includes the LTX panel, splice trays with splice sleeves, spools, brackets, and doors, the contents of your order may vary.

  • Page 10: Contents

    2.4 Location and Space The LTX Patch and Splice Panel requires space in the front and rear for access to patching, splicing, and cabling. Leave as much side clearance for tray and panel removal and worker access as required by your application or local regulations. Plan the input/output, upward/ downward (cable feed) layout of each panel and its position in the rack before beginning LTX panel installation.

  • Page 11: Ltx Patch And Splice Panel Installation

    3.1 LTX Panel Component Installation If not already installed, install LTX panel components prior to installing cabling and fi bers, or mounting the panel to a rack. LTX panel components include entry/exit arcs, splice tray platform with routing spools, velcro banding, and stacked splice trays, one or two cable clamp brackets with cable clamps, front and rear doors, designation cards for front and rear of the panel, and an adapter patch plate panel with connectors and adapters.

  • Page 12: Install Splice Trays

    The tray platform can be rotated out from inside the LTX panel or can be removed for splicing. Position the tray platform on the bottom of the LTX panel in the Tray rear portion of the tray. Center the platform tray between the Platform sidewalls.

  • Page 13: Install Cable Clamp Bracket

    LTX Panel. Align the two screw holes in the top portion of the bracket with the screw holes at the top edge of the front overhang on the LTX panel. Figure 3-5 - Cable Clamp Bracket Installation Insert two Phillips screws through the bracket from the outside into the panel edge screw holes and tighten.

  • Page 14: Install Adapter Patch Plate

    Release the latch so that the tab catches in the slot at the top of the LTX panel. To open, press down on the door latch to release the tab and swing the door down.

  • Page 15: Install Designation Labels

    Open the door to the front or rear of the LTX panel all the way so that the clear cover on the inside of the door is visible.

  • Page 16: Install And Ground The Ltx Panel To The Rack

    LTX Patch and Splice panels adapt to standard 19" and 23" standard EIA, ETSI, or WECO racks. Position LTX Panel mounting bracket between rack panels aligning screw holes so that panel is in desired position. Insert four, 12-24 thread forming screws supplied (two on each side), to secure the panel to the rack.

  • Page 17: Ltx Patch And Splice Panel Cable And Fiber Installation And Routing

    IFC fi ber ribbons). The IFC routes to the LTX panel from above or below and is clamped at the side of the LTX panel with a cable clamp that holds it in position. Protected ribbon fi bers then route around splice trays in the slack storage area of the LTX panel. Extra ribbon should be measured out and routed through the panel to provide for splicing requirements.

  • Page 18: Install Ifc In The Cable Clamp

    Refer to Figure 4-2 for this procedure. 12-strand ribbon fi bers are protected in subunit cabling within the IFC as it routes to the LTX Panel. At the edge of the LTX panel the IFC is attached to the rear corner in a cable clamp. After securing the cable, the cable jacket is stripped to expose subunit cables. Subunit cables route through slack storage within the LTX panel.

  • Page 19: Install Ribbon Fibers In The Splice Tray

    4.1.4 Install Ribbon Fibers in the Splice Tray Refer to Figure 4-3 for this procedure. LTX Panel Top View After routing subunits in the LTX panel, measure from the end of the subunit back 24 inches and mark with a marker. Front Use a utility knife to cut the subunit on the location marked exposing 24 inches of 900 μm ribbon fi bers.

  • Page 20: Install Pigtail Fiber Connectors

    Connect Pigtail Fibers patch panel in the rear of the LTX panel. Locate connector designation number on the designation card that is located on the LTX panel door. Record fi ber information. Plug in connector with attached pigtail fi ber at designated connector location and run pigtail fi ber to the splice tray.

  • Page 21: Route Pigtail Fibers In The Splice Tray

    4.1.6 Route Pigtail Fibers in the Splice Tray Refer to Figure 4-6 for this procedure. Pigtail fi bers route from connectors that connect adapters to jumpers and patch the fi bers in the LTX panel. Refer to Section 4.1.5, Install Pigtail Fiber Connectors before completeing this section.

  • Page 22: Splice And Route Fibers

    Splice fi bers in each splice tray starting with the bottom tray and working up. Rotate the tray platform out from the inside of the rear of the LTX panel. Remove velcro banding and carefully set the top spice trays to the side so that the bottom tray is easily accessible.

  • Page 23: Figure 4-7 Connect Fiber Jumpers To The Patch Panel

    Fiber :: Install guide Refer to Figure 4-7 for this procedure. Fiber jumpers enter the LTX Patch and Splice Panel from front corners and attach to adapters following the number scheme designated on the designation label mounted on the front door.

  • Page 24: Service

    Though Telect includes dust caps with all adapters and connectors, it isn’t always possible to ensure that fi ber ferrules stay clean. If you need to clean connectors and adapters, Telect recommends a commercially available system or solution. Special formulation for cleaning fi ber ferrules allows the commercial solvent to stay liquid long enough to dissolve impurities quickly and thoroughly, yet evaporate quickly after wiping dry.

  • Page 25: Technical Support

    5.3 In-Warranty Service Contact your Telect equipment distributor, or call a Telect Support to talk with a Customer Service Representative. Telect will repair or replace defective products within the limits of the warranty. See "Repacking for Shipment" in this section.
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