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ADC OmniReach Methods And Procedures

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ADCP-96-099
Issue 1
July 2007
ADC OmniReach
TM
Advanced Termination System (ATS)
Methods and Procedures
1382453 Rev A

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  • Page 1 ADCP-96-099 Issue 1 July 2007 ADC OmniReach Advanced Termination System (ATS) Methods and Procedures 1382453 Rev A...
  • Page 2 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. ADC reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event shall ADC be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and ADC further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similar damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ADC Reel Options ........
  • Page 4 ADCP-96-099 • Issue 1 • July 2007 • Preface TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Blank Page iv © 2007, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    ADCP-96-099 • Issue 1 • July 2007 • Preface ABOUT THIS MANUAL This publication provides installation information for the ADC OmniReach Advanced Termination System (ATS) release 1.0, used in Fiber-To-The-Premises applications. The instructions in this manual are to be carried out by trained personnel only.

  • Page 6: List Of Acronyms And Abbreviations

    The acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual are detailed in the following list: Advanced Termination System Central Office Fiber Distribution Hub FTTP Fiber-To-The-Premises Multifiber Connector Multiport Service Terminal Outside Plant OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer Pole Alignment Marker Slack Alignment Marker Tethered Access Point Page vi © 2007, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ADCP-96-099 • Issue 1 • July 2007 1 INTRODUCTION The ADC OmniReach Advanced Termination System (ATS) is a distribution cable product for use in aerial applications. The cable ships from the factory with connectorized tethers having 4, 6, 8 or 12 fiber capabilities. Non-connectorized tethers are also available. Tethers are pre- terminated into the cable length at locations and configurations designated by an Outside Plant Engineer.

  • Page 8: Placement Considerations

    The tether is taped to the cable to protect and manage the tether during the reel loading and cable placement. For aerial placements, the taped tether requires the line or splice technician to remove the tape to align/place the cable (Figure Figure 5. Aerial Tether Page 2 © 2007, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 9: Tap Positioning

    (PAM is positioned after the pole; long), or taking advantage of engineered slack coils if the drift is against the direction of placement (PAM is positioned before the pole; short). Page 3 © 2007, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 10: Identifying And Correcting Drift

    • 22-inch reel - 3000 to 4500 feet; fit up to two reels on an arbor • 36-inch reel - 4500 to 7000 feet; fit one reel on an arbor Reel return policy, ADC recycles reels and will arrange to pick up bulk quantities. 22-in. Reel 36-in.

  • Page 11: Placement

    • Distribution cable - 600lb • Access point tether - 100lb The ADC ATS cables are capable of several placement methods: • lash to pre-existing cable or dedicated messenger - single pass • lash to pre-existing cable or dedicated messenger - two-pass •...

  • Page 12: Single-Pass Placement

    See Figure Figure 11. Single Pass - Hang and Lash - Pull Beginning to End Page 6 © 2007, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 13: Two-Pass Placement

    Figure 12. First Pass - Hang on Blocking, Pull End to Beginning Figure 13. Second Pass - Lash, Remove Blocking Page 7 © 2007, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 14: Self-Supporting Cable Placement

    Loop back plugs are also available factory installed into any other MFC jacks of specific tethers. Field technicians can then use a light source or OTDR to check fiber continuity or signal characteristics of the fibers connected through the loop back plug. Page 8 © 2007, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
  • Page 15 12-fiber connector fiber 2 ⇔ fiber 11 fiber 3 ⇔ fiber 10 fiber 4 ⇔ fiber 9 fiber 5 ⇔ fiber 8 fiber 6 ⇔ fiber 7 Figure 16. Loop Back Plug Connections Page 9 © 2007, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 16: Terminals

    • Default tether length is 10 feet (available up to 2000 feet) Figure 17. ADC Multiport Service Terminals When using the universal mounting bracket, the ADC MST is capable of being easily mounted for many applications. Mounting options are shown in Figure •...
  • Page 17 ADCP-96-099 • Issue 1 • July 2007 • Pedestal • Pole Hand-hole Ledge Pole or Flat Surfaces Flat Brackets (Hand-hole or Pedestal) Hand-hole Hanger Hand-hole Swing Arm Strand Figure 18. MST Universal Mounting Options Page 11 © 2007, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 18: Terminal Connections

    The MFC connectors are keyed and must be aligned to mate correctly. Alignment indicators are on the bodies of both the jack and the plug. See Figure 20 for correct mating alignment. CABLE PLUG ALIGNMENT INDICATORS 22096-A Figure 20. MFC Alignment Page 12 © 2007, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

  • Page 19: Splicing

    Note: Alternate cleaning procedures are available from ADC for use in especially dirty environments. 1. ADC recommends dry cleaning first with a tool such as the US Conec MT connector cleaning tool (p/n 8247). Follow the cleaning instructions included with the tool.

  • Page 20: Customer Information And Assistance

    Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. ADC reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event shall ADC be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and ADC further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similar damages.
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