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CommScope FPX Series Installation Instructions Manual

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TECP-92-160, Rev C, May 2018
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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BASIC INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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PANEL-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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300100107130 Rev C
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FPX Series
3, 4 & 5 Rack Unit Fiber Panel
5RU FPX Panel
Mounting Bracket Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing the Panel on an Equipment Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing Vertical Cable Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Grounding the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Panel Types and Procedures Done for Each Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing Adapter Packs (LC, SC, or MPO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing MPO Cassettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing an MPO Cable With MPO Cassettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing a Cable Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Preparing and Connecting a Pre-Connectorized Cable Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing Pigtail Adapter Pack Assemblies and Splice Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Routing an IFC/OSP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installation Instructions
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Routing an IFC/OSP Cable ............25 (continued) 300100107130 Rev C Page 1 www.commscope.com © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    May 2018 Revised cable routing instructions and diagrams. Trademark Information CommScope is a registered trademark of CommScope Inc. Admonishments Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to persons or equipment. Admonishments — in the form of Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions, —...

  • Page 3: Description

    HINGED REAR DOOR HINGED FRONT DOOR 25686-A MOUNTING RIGHT SIDE BRACKET DOOR ADAPTER LATCH DESIGNATION PACKS LABEL AREA Figure 1. Typical FPX Fiber Panel Configured With Adapter Packs (5RU Front View Shown) Page 3 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4 The fanning tree is used to support the fibers routed to the adapters. CABLE CLAMP CABLE BREAKOUT PROTECTIVE TUBES SUBUNIT BREAKOUT 25687-A FANNING FANOUT TREE CHIPS INDIVIDUAL SUBUNIT Figure 2. Pre-Terminated 5RU FPX Panel Example Page 4 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 5: Basic Installation

    Central Office, Controlled Environmental Vault, or Data Center. 2-INCH RECESS 5-INCH NOTE: DIFFERENT RECESS BRACKETS (SEPARATELY SHIPPED) ARE USED 8-INCH FOR 19-INCH MOUNTING RECESS 23-INCH MOUNTING BRACKET REAR VIEW 25688-A Figure 3. Mounting Options (5RU Panel Shown) Page 5 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 6: Installing The Panel On An Equipment Rack

    Use 12-24 screws to secure the panel to an equipment rack as shown in Figure Note: Figure 4 shows a panel installed in a 23-inch rack with a 2-inch recess. 12-24 WASHERS 12-24 SCREWS 25689-A Figure 4. Install Panel into Rack (5RU Panel Shown) Page 6 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 7: Installing Vertical Cable Guides

    2. Align the holes in VCG with the holes in the cable shield and mounting bracket. Use 6-32 screws (2 per VCG, provided) to secure the VGC’s to panel. INSTALLED 25690-A 6-32 SCREWS (2 PLACES) MOUNTING BRACKET CABLE SHIELD Figure 5. Install VCGs (5RU Panel Shown) Page 7 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 8: Grounding The Panel

    Figure 6. Grounding Location (Rear View of 5RU Panel) 2-HOLE LUG TERMINAL #6 COPPER WIRE HOLE CENTER SPACING: 0.625 INCHES STRIP BACK INSULATION 24016-B PER LUG MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION Figure 7. Ground Cable and 2-Hole Lug Terminal Page 8 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: Panel-Specific Installation Procedures

    1. Orient the adapter pack as shown in Figure Note: Adapter packs installed on left side of panel are angled toward the left. Adapter packs on right side are angled towards the right. Page 9 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 10: Installing Mpo Cassettes

    This section describes how to install MPO cassettes in an empty FPX panel. The 3RU panel accepts up to six cassettes. The 4RU panel accepts up to eight cassettes. The 5RU panel accepts Page 10 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11 Figure 9. Removing Splice Tray Holder Base and Radius Limiters (5RU Panel Rear View) 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the additional components shown in Figure a. Support fiber bracket (quantity 4); b. Fanout holder (quantity 2); c. Fanout holder base (quantity 2); Page 11 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12 Note: After a panel has been modified to hold MPO cassettes, it must not be used with standard adapter packs. The components that were removed to allow installation of the MPO cassettes provide essential cable management functions when routing pigtails to the rear side of standard adapter packs. Page 12 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 13: Installing An Mpo Cable With Mpo Cassettes

    2. Determine the cable entry location. Cables may enter the panel from either the top or bottom, and may be clamped to either the left or right side, as shown in Figure Figure Figure 14, and Figure Page 13 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14 Figure 12. Overhead, Left Side MPO Cable Entrance (5RU Panel With MPO Cassettes) CABLE 25702-A UNDERFLOOR CABLE ENTRANCE (LEFT SIDE) Figure 13. Underfloor, Left Side MPO Cable Entrance (5RU Panel With MPO Cassettes) Page 14 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 15 Figure 14. Overhead, Right Side MPO Cable Entrance (5RU Panel With MPO Cassettes) 25704-A UNDERFLOOR CABLE CABLE ENTRANCE (RIGHT SIDE) Figure 15. Underfloor, Right Side MPO Cable Entrance (5RU Panel With MPO Cassettes) Page 15 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 16: Installing A Cable Clamp

    YOKES (2) PLATE OVERHEAD CABLE ENTRANCE (LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE) SCREWS (2) 25696-A YOKES (2) UNDERFLOOR CABLE ENTRANCE PLATE (LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE) SCREWS (2) GROMMET Figure 16. Cable Clamp Assembly Page 16 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 17: Preparing And Connecting A Pre-Connectorized Cable Assembly

    (172.1 cm) Figure 18 4RU 64.5 in 37.0 in 69.25 in (163.8 cm) (93.1 cm) (175.1 cm) Figure 18 5RU 65.5 in 37.0 in 70.25 in (166.4 cm) (93.1 cm) (178.4 cm) Page 17 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 18 Figure Figure Figure 23, and Figure 24. Use the integral fanning tree to arrange the fibers so that they are across from the adapter where they are being terminated. Page 18 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 19 Figure 20. OSP Cable Breakout Dimensions OVERHEAD CABLE ENTRANCE (LEFT SIDE) CABLE USE MILLIE TIES TO SECURE CABLE TO 25697-A TIE LANCES AS NECESSARY Figure 21. Overhead, Left Side Terminated Cable Entrance (5RU Panel Rear View) Page 19 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 20 Figure 22. Underfloor, Left Side Terminated Cable Entrance (5RU Panel Rear View) OVERHEAD CABLE ENTRANCE (RIGHT SIDE) USE MILLIE TIES TO 25699-A SECURE CABLE TO TIE LANCES AS NECESSARY Figure 23. Overhead, Right Side Terminated Cable Entrance (5RU Panel Rear View) Page 20 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 21: Installing Pigtail Adapter Pack Assemblies And Splice Trays

    Note: Route the 900 micron section of the pigtails around the inside radius until taken up fully then route the jacketed section two times around the outer radius limiters and into the splice tray as shown in Figure 25 Figure Page 21 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 900 MICRON FIBERS JACKETED FIBER (ROUTED AROUND (ROUTED 2X INNER RADIUS AROUND OUTER LIMITERS) RADIUS LIMITERS) 26585-A Figure 25. Routing Pigtails from Adapter Packs to Splice Trays (Right Side in Rear View) Page 22 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23 (ROUTED 2X AROUND OUTER RADIUS LIMITERS) 900 MICRON FIBERS INNER (ROUTED AROUND RADIUS INNER RADIUS LIMITER LIMITERS) 26587-A Figure 26. Routing Pigtails from Adapter Packs to Splice Trays (Left Side in Rear View) Page 23 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 24 Figure 28. Ribbon Pigtails Splice Tray Cable Routing (for pigtails (for pigtails routed clockwise) 4. Stack up the splice trays as shown in Figure 29 and secure the splice tray slack with the Velcro strip provided (not shown in figure). Page 24 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 25: Routing An Ifc/Osp Cable

    Figure 30. Follow cable manufacturer's recommendations when stripping the sheath. 66 IN. 80 IN. (167.64 CM) (152.4 CM) 26591-A EXPOSED RIBBON FIBERS BUFFER TUBE OSP CABLE Figure 30. OSP Cable Breakout Dimensions Page 25 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 26 Note: All subunits should enter the splice tray on the same side as the pigtails already present in the same splice tray. 25795-A Figure 31. Left Side Cable Entrance, Routing to Splice Tray. Iso View Page 26 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 27 SPLICE TRAY CLAMP 25796-A FRONT SIDE Figure 32. Left Side Cable Entrance, Routing Io Splice Tray, Iso Back View 25793-A Figure 33. Right Side Cable Entrance, Routing to Splice Tray. Iso View Page 27 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 28 FRONT SIDE Figure 34. Left Side Cable Entrance, Routing Io Splice Tray, iso Back View JACKETED FIBER LACING BARE FIBER 26601-A PIGTAIL ALREADY INSTALLED Figure 35. Stranded IFC/OSP Fiber Splice Tray Routing Page 28 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 29: Performing A Ribbon Fiber Heat Fusion Splice

    9. When done with all splice trays, wind the splice trays back into the panel so that they wind up stacked in the same order as at the beginning of this procedure. Page 29 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 30 26599-A Figure 38. Winding the Splice Chip Back Into Tray (Feeder Fiber on Top, Distribution Fiber on Bottom) Figure 39 shows a completed splice tray with a ribbon fiber heat fusion splice. Page 30 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 31: Operation

    Figure 40. Open the door until it is flat with the bottom of the panel. FRONT ISO DOOR LATCH VIEW 25710-A Figure 40. Opening the Front Door (5RU Panel Shown) Page 31 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 32 VIEW 25802-A RED RELEASE TAB Figure 41. Sliding the Drawer Forward 3. Slide drawer out to full extension as shown in Figure FRONT ISO VIEW 25727-A Figure 42. Sliding the Drawer Forward Page 32 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 33: Removing Fanout Holders To Gain Access To Splice Trays

    HOLDER (2X) 25728-A FANOUT HOLDER BASE (2X) Figure 43. Removing Fanout Holders (3RU and 4RU Panel) REAR VIEW FANOUT HOLDER (2X) FANOUT HOLDER 25801-A BASE (2X) Figure 44. Removing Fanout Holders (5RU Panel) Page 33 © 2018 CommScope. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 34: Customer Information And Assistance

    TECP-92-160 • Rev C • May 2018 5 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND 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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