CommScope LSX User Manual
CommScope LSX User Manual

CommScope LSX User Manual

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TC-96254-IP
Rev A, February 2019
commscope.com
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Admonishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.1
Unpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.2
Panel Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.3
Cable Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.4
Fiber Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.5
Pigtails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Splicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Introduction

This manual describes the CommScope 1RU LSX Splice Only Panel, which provides splicing
and slack storage capabilities. This manual contains physical and functional descriptions,
installation instructions, and operation information for splicing and management of Outside Plant
(OSP) and Intra Facility Cable (IFC) fibers and pigtail assemblies.
This manual is intended for persons involved in installing and maintaining the splice panel. The
user of this manual must have a basic understanding of fiber optic terminology and concepts.
LSX-SPLCA01 Rev A
1RU LSX Splice Panel
Manual
26863-A
© 2019 CommScope, Inc. Page 1 of 12
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Summary of Contents for CommScope LSX

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contact Information ................12 Introduction This manual describes the CommScope 1RU LSX Splice Only Panel, which provides splicing and slack storage capabilities. This manual contains physical and functional descriptions, installation instructions, and operation information for splicing and management of Outside Plant (OSP) and Intra Facility Cable (IFC) fibers and pigtail assemblies.
  • Page 2: Revision History

    General Description The 1RU LSX Splice Panel (hereafter sometime called simply, “the splice panel”) permits splicing OSP and IFC fibers to each other or to pigtail assemblies. The splice panel provides a protective enclosure for mounting splices and for coiling the service loop required in the splicing process.
  • Page 3 • Rear cover -- protects the rear of the chassis. It is attached by screws and is not intended to be removed. © 2018 CommScope, Inc. . Page 3 of 12...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    FST-F3DF-MT-D Mass Fusion (only 1 per splice drawer) Accessories The splice panel contains one drawer, which accommodates two CommScope single-fiber splice trays. Single-fiber splice trays are available in three configurations, for which Individual catalog numbers are shown in . These configurations (Fusion, heat shrink, and Qpak) provide 12 Table 1 splices using the appropriate splice chips.
  • Page 5: Installation

    OSP and IFC clamp kits are available to complete the installation. Installation This section describes how to install the 1RU LSX Splice Panel in a frame. The sequence of pro- cedures is as follows: •...
  • Page 6: Cable Routing

    (output) end of an active fiber. A clean, protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any radiating bulkhead receptacle or optical fiber connector to avoid exposure to potentially dangerous amounts of radiation. This practice also helps prevent contamination of connectors and adapters. Page 6 of 12. © 2019 CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 7 0 to 0.30 inches (0 to 8 mm). The grommet is not required if the cable diameter is between 0.7 inch and 0.8 inches (1.78 cm and 2.03 cm). © 2018 CommScope, Inc. . Page 7 of 12...
  • Page 8 FIBERS 10 FT (3.05 M) RECOMMENDED SPLICES 26858-A Figure 5. Sheath Opening for OSP/IFC Cables INSERT SCREWS BACK PLATE PANEL MOUNT PLATE BASE SCREWS GROMMET YOKE 26749-A Figure 6. Cable Clamp Components Page 8 of 12. © 2019 CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 9: Fiber Storage

    HERE REVOLUTIONS. NOTE: RIGHT SIDE ENTRY ROUTING (CW) IS MIRROR IMAGE OF LEFT SIDE ROUTING. RADIUS LIMITER (4x) 26859-A Figure 7. Fiber Routing in Splice Drawer (Left Side Cable Entry Shown) © 2018 CommScope, Inc. . Page 9 of 12...
  • Page 10: Pigtails

    Place the splice tray in the center of the drawer and push the drawer into the chassis. Record the cable fiber identification on the designation label attached to the front cover. Repeat this procedure for additional splice trays as required. Page 10 of 12. © 2019 CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 11 TC-96254-IP SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE CHIP 250 µ 900 µ TRAY FIBERS FIBERS 26862-A CABLE TIES CABLE 2 CABLE 1 Figure 8. Fiber Routing in Splice Tray © 2018 CommScope, Inc. . Page 11 of 12...
  • Page 12: Contact Information

    ® • 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 Page 12 of 12. © 2019 CommScope, Inc.

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