1. Introduction 1.1 Product Description Multilink’s Optima S closure allows a FTTX provider to access the fiber optic trunk line (that is deployed from the central office, headend, or remote hub) and branch connections off to individual subscribers (such as home, apartment, or individual business). Connections can also be branched 020-349-00-REF off to low count drop cables to feed another terminal point.
• Removal of cable jacketing and excess CSM (Central Strength Member) • Ring cut, fiber separation, CSM tie down, and routing fiber • Securing fiber in place to the Optima S closure • Configuring grommets for cable entry and exit drop •...
3. General Warnings 3.1 Laser Light Warning Never look directly into the end of a fiber that may be carrying laser light. Laser light can be invisible and may be harmful to your eyes. Viewing it directly may not cause pain; therefore it will not cause blinking or the iris of the eye to close involuntarily as it does when viewing bright light.
THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION ultilink DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES CONTAINED THEREIN ARE CONFIDENTIAL CENTRAL STRENGTH and buffer tubes exposed across the length of the & PROPRIETARY TO MULTILINK AND MAY NOT BUFFER TUBES TOLERANCES ARE: BE COPIED OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS VIEW FRACTIONS...
Repeat on opposite side of ring cut. 4.7 Drill Ground Lug Hole Drill a 0.25” hole into the center of the Optima S base indicated by the cutout on the bottom as shown. Visit gomultilink.com...
CSM under the clamp. 4.11 Fiber Management Clips Insert the included fiber management clips into the slots of the Optima S base in the orientation shown. Ensure each clip is fully pushed in to prevent it from falling out in later steps. Insert...
4.15 Fiber Routing & Attach Tie-Wraps Route the ring cut exposed buffer tubes around the inside perimeter of the Optima S base. Place the slack under the fiber management clips to hold in place temporary. Then using the supplied tie-wraps insert into each fiber...
4.19 Splice Tray Routing Place the completed splice tray within the Optima S base. Route the branched off buffer tube(s) accordingly along with how the pigtail slack will be routed. Visit gomultilink.com...
4.23 Fiber Management & Tie-Wraps Insert the included fiber management clips into the slots of the Optima S hinged shell in the orientation shown. Ensure each clip is fully pushed in to prevent it from falling out in later steps. Then...
4.25 Fiber Management Using the supplied tie-wraps inserted into each fiber management clip on the Optima S shell tighten down enough to hold in place but not directly damage the fiber. 4.26 Bulkhead Adapter(s) & Connector(s)
4.28 Closing the Fiber Closure Once everything has been completed on the splice side of the Optima S then you are ready close the closure firmly. Ensure the fiber pigtail is held in place so that the buffer tubes do not get pinched in closing.
Installation (Cont.) Optima S Distribution Installation 4.31 Install Optidrop(s) Open the door on the front of the Optima S and place each Optidrop in each available groove (up to 8). Secure each OptiDrop into the gel front wall then slide them into the respective groove clips.
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Installation (Cont.) 4.35 Hang the Optima Now that the Optima has been latched, proceed to hang it horizontallys with the latch on the top left of the unit and the strain relief brackets jutting out on the left. Visit gomultilink.com for new product releases! Page 15...
5. Accessory List Multilink’s Optima S supports various options of grommets accommodating vast cable diameters, additional accessories some of which are included with the Optima S, and patch & splice options including installable kits and pigtails. Mounting Kits Products Description...
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Accessory List (Cont.) Splice Tray Products Description Stock ID 12-SSTP 072-394-10 1124-SSTP 072-059-20 NPT Fittings Products Description Stock ID 1/2” NPT Fitting 072-567-10 Ground Lug Products Description Stock ID Grounding Lug 072-121-10 Connectivity Products Description Stock ID SC/APC Duplex Adapter 10-5378 LC Quad UPC Adapter 065-239-10...
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