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TC-1405-IP
Rev B, November 2018
www.commscope.com
Contents
1.
About this Installation Instruction ....................................... 1
2.
General product information ................................................ 1
3.
Warnings and caution ............................................................ 2
4.
Required Tools ........................................................................ 2
5.
Using Hardened Connectors and Adapters ......................... 2
6.
Mounting Installation ............................................................ 3
1.
About this Installation Instruction
This installation instruction manual describes the installation of the FST-R terminal with full size hardened adapter and the
DLX® adapters. The instructions will explain how to handle the terminal and factory integrated adapter drop ports, how to
mount the terminal (hand hole and pole), how to connect and maintain the different adapter types (full size hardened and
DLX) and provide guidelines on how to splice the feeder cable.
2.
General product information
The FST-R is a compact sealed terminal with hardened connectivity for reliable plug-n-play distribution to customer premises.
Featuring pre-connectorized hardened full size or DLX adapter drops, and a round loose tube feeder cable (dia5,5mm) to
splice. CommScope's FST-R enables FTTH deployment in brown field and green field applications. Primarily designed for
hand hole applications, the terminal provides fast, easy network connections in space-constrained environments. The FST-R
terminal is available with 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 fibre drops.
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FST-R FLEXIBLE SERVICE TERMINAL
Installation Instructions
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Splicing .................................................................................... 4
8.
Installing Drop cable .............................................................. 4
9.
Maintenance of FST-R Terminals .......................................... 5
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Trade-marks ............................................................................ 8
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Contact information ............................................................... 8
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
About this Installation Instruction This installation instruction manual describes the installation of the FST-R terminal with full size hardened adapter and the DLX® adapters. The instructions will explain how to handle the terminal and factory integrated adapter drop ports, how to mount the terminal (hand hole and pole), how to connect and maintain the different adapter types (full size hardened and DLX) and provide guidelines on how to splice the feeder cable. - Page 2 Warnings and caution Before installing and using FST-R, the user should fully understand the warnings and notes explained in this section. Warning - Danger: Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not look into the ends of the optical connectors or adapters or exposure to laser radiation may result. Use an optical power meter to verify if an optical signal is present.
- Page 3 Installing FST-R in Hand Hole / Pit / wall / pole 6.2.1. FST-R can be fixed to the side of a hand hole/pit/wall using self-tapping screw (not included in kit). 6.2.2. Ensure FST-R is located in the pit with feeder situated below the customer ports to allow easy installer access.
- Page 4 6.2.3. FST-R can be fixed on a pole with a strap (not included in the kit). Mount the FST-R as shown on picture using a strap with a width of max. 12 mm. Splicing 7.1. Splicing feeder cable to FST-R Remove the cable jacket using the correct tools, and “RIP-cord”...
- Page 5 Align the DLX-connectors as shown in Figure below. The protrusions on the drop cable connector should line up with the arrow on the FST-R adapter. Insert the drop cable connector into the FST-R adapter until it slides freely into place and latches.
- Page 6 Maintenance of FST-R Terminals Maintenance for the FST-R terminal is limited to cleaning the hardened adapters as needed to maintain optimal performance. 9.1. DLX Cable Connector and adapter Cleaning Procedure Clean both the optical port adapter and the drop cable connector (requires accessory kit FHD-ACC-CLNKIT1) as specified in ADCP-96-163.
- Page 7 While applying light pressure against the connector end-face, rotate the dry swab 360º three times. Dispose of the dry swab after use. 9.2.2.5. When connector end-face and adapter are clean, install the drop cable connector into the optical port. Cleaning Tools Page 7 of 8 © 2018 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
- Page 8 Trade-marks All trademarks identified by ® or ™ are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope, Inc. This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating to CommScope products or services. CommScope is committed to the highest standards of business integrity and environmental sustainability, with a number of CommScope’s facilities across the globe certified in accordance with...
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