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CommScope NG4access User Manual

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TECP-90-704
Rev C, December 2017
NG4access ODF Platform Splice Chassis and Splice Tray
Content
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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GROUNDING AND BONDING THE CHASSIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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INSTALLING THE SPLICE CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS OF FIBER TYPES AND SPLICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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BREAKING OUT CABLES AND INSTALLING THEM IN THE SPLICE CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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LOADING AND INSTALLING A SPLICE TRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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ROUTING THE FIBERS WITHIN THE SPLICE TRAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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WHERE TO FIND OTHER INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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PRODUCT SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
INTRODUCTION
This installation manual describes the NG4access splice chassis and splice tray, and provides all
information needed to install the chassis and tray. Included are instructions to install the chassis
in an NG4access frame, route cables into the splice chassis, route fibers into a splice tray, install
a splice chip in the splice tray, and install a splice tray in the splice chassis.
TECP-90-704 Rev C
www.commscope.com
User
Manual
Splice Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Splice Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Routing of Cables on Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
NG4access Electronic Product Portal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Access this
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a smart phone
to view videos
of installation
procedures.
25103-A
© 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 2: Product Description

    1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Splice Chassis The NG4access splice chassis is a fiber optic panel designed to be mounted on an NG4access frame in an application where on-frame splicing is desired. When used to capacity, the splice chassis accommodates 48 splice trays, each with a capacity of up to 72 mass fusion splices, for Page 2 ©...
  • Page 3 • Tray Slot—accommodates a single splice tray, positioned on its narrow end. Each tray slot has a dedicated lance point. Cables routed into the tray are secured with wax lacing to the lance point. Page 3 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 4: Splice Tray

    (kick plate). Splice Tray The NG4access splice tray installs within a NG4access splice chassis on a NG4access frame. Each splice tray occupies one of 48 available slots in the splice chassis. The splice tray accommodates both stranded and ribbon fiber, and both mass fusion and single fusion splice sleeves.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    TECP-90-704 • Rev C • December 2017 • Splice Chip Location—is where splices are mounted. Figure 3. Flipped Over Cover and Base With Fibers Tied on Fiber Breakout Deck 2 SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. NG4access Splice Chassis and Splice Tray PARAMETER SPECIFICATION Splice Chassis and Splice Tray...

  • Page 6: Grounding And Bonding The Chassis

    Fully extend the chassis slides. c. Look into the area of the frame where the splice chassis will be installed and locate the threaded stud and two mounting holes on either side as shown in Figure Page 6 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 7 STAR WASHER & 10-32 NUT INSTALL #12 INSTALL #12 STAR WASHER STAR WASHER & 12-24 x 0.5 & 12-24 x 0.5 SCREW SCREW 25120-A REAR VIEW Figure 5. Securing the Chassis Slides Page 7 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8 (two places). Tighten to 16 inch-pounds (1.8 Newton meters). TOP VIEW INSTALL #10 INSTALL #10 WASHER AND WASHER AND 10-32 NUT 10-32 NUT 25117-A Figure 6. Securing Back Support Legs Page 8 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9 There is one radius limiter on each side. BELT BRACKET RADIUS LIMITERS (1 EACH SIDE) TOP VIEW 25094-ARM Figure 7. Location of Radius Limiters Page 9 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10 Tighten each nut to 9 inch-pounds (1.0 Newton meters). 6-32 NUT (3 EACH SIDE) #6 STAR WASHER (3 EACH SIDE) RADIUS LIMITER (1 EACH SIDE) 25093-A Figure 8. Installing Radius Limiters Page 10 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11 TECP-90-704 • Rev C • December 2017 6. Slide the splice chassis inward and remove the two support brackets as indicated in Figure 25096-A REMOVE SUPPORT BRACKETS Figure 9. Removing Support Brackets Page 11 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12 18 inch pounds (2.0 Newton meters). c. Secure the rear side of the front cover as shown in Figure 12 using 6-32 nuts and #6 star washers (two places). Tighten to 9 inch pounds (1.0 Newton meters). Page 12 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13 Figure 11. Securing Front Side of Front Cover FRONT COVER EACH SIDE #6 PEM #6 PEM STUD STUD INSTALL 6-32 NUT AND #6 STAR WASHER 25099-A Figure 12. Securing Rear Side of Front Cover Page 13 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 14: Possible Combinations Of Fiber Types And Splices

    #8 STAR WASHER Figure 13. Installing the Bottom Cover 5 POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS OF FIBER TYPES AND SPLICES Depending on application and type of cable being used, the NG4access splice tray may accommodate 24, 48, or 72 splices. Table 2 summarizes the possible combinations of cable type and splice method that may be used and how the cable subunits are stacked up on the fiber breakout deck for lacing.
  • Page 15 24 fibers fibers, stranded) LEGEND IVORY 3MM MICRO CABLE FROM SUCCESSIVE DELTAccess MODULE, STRANDED LOOPS OF LACING IFC OR OSP SUBUNIT, 3MM OR 5MM (AS INDICATED), STRANDED CLEAR OVAL TUBE CONTAINING RIBBON FIBER Page 15 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 16: Breaking Out Cables And Installing Them In The Splice Chassis

    There is one slot for each splice tray with a lance point for each slot as shown in Figure LANCE POINT (TYPICAL) 25164-A Figure 15. Typical Lance Point in Splice Chassis Page 16 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17 OR 250 MICRON FIBER POINT 34 IN. (86 CM) OSP/IFC CABLE 6.5 FT. (198 CM) 29 IN. (74 CM) MICRO CABLE 250 MICRON FIBER 25071-A Figure 16. Routing and Breaking Out the Cable Page 17 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 18 4. Set up for splicing on a flat area in front of the splice chassis. Remove the splice tray cover. Position the cover, base, and cable sub-units as shown in Figure LANCE POINT 25025-A SPLICE TRAY FIBER COVER BREAKOUT DECK Figure 17. Splice Tray Positioned for Loading Page 18 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 19: Loading And Installing A Splice Tray

    Figure 19. Route the wax lacing double strand up from second hole and back through the loop, as also shown. Page 19 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 20 15). Route the double strand back down through the second rear hole in the fiber breakout point, up through the second front hole, and through the loop to form a half hitch knot, as shown in Figure Page 20 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21 11. Repeat the same basic action to place the third lacing stack layer (if any) onto the fiber breakout point and secure it with a third half-hitch knot using the third pair of holes in the fiber breakout point, as shown in Figure Page 21 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 13. Separate the leading ends of the double strand into two single strands. Route the front strand down through the last hole used on the front side of the deck and under the deck to Page 22 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23 14. Continue with a second wind of a square knot but add an extra twist as shown in Figure Figure 27 shows the completed knot. See also Figure 14 on Page 25019-A Figure 26. Extra Twist Page 23 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 24 TECP-90-704 • Rev C • December 2017 25020-A Figure 27. Final Knot Completed Page 24 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 25: Routing The Fibers Within The Splice Tray

    TAPE MICRO TAPE OSP/IFC (ON BOTTOM) CABLE (ON TOP) CABLE 25077-A Figure 28. Using a Piece of Tape for a Mass Fusion Splice 3. Route the fibers within the cover as shown, Page 25 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 26 4. Flip the tray over in a half circle with the pivot point on the top edge of the tray, where the fibers are, as shown in Figure FLIP COVER OVER 25005-A Figure 30. Flipping the Cover Over Page 26 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 27 5. Rotate the cover clockwise, while tucking the fibers in under the fingers in the central area of the splice tray, as shown in Figure ROTATE COVER TUCK FIBERS UNDER FINGERS 25006-A TUCK FIBERS UNDER FINGERS 25007-A ROTATE COVER Figure 31. Tucking Fibers Into Splice Tray Page 27 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 28 Figure 33. Installing Cover on Splice Tray 8. Rotate the splice tray clockwise to take up the jacketed section of the cables while winding the tray back into the splice chassis, as shown in Figure Page 28 © 2017 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 29: Where To Find Other Information

    For patch cord routing, refer to the laminated cards hanging on the front of the frame. NG4access Electronic Product Portal The NG4access ODF Platform has a QR code label that can be read with a visual recognition app on a smartphone to access a website product portal with links to technical assistance, ordering information, and technical documentation.

  • Page 30: Product Support And Technical Assistance

    NG4access QR code: Figure 35. NG4access QR code 10 PRODUCT SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE To find out more about CommScope® products, visit us on the web at http://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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