Introduction - ADC OmniReach Methods And Procedures

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. ATS cable placement follows standard fiber placement methods and primarily serves
as an alternative to traditional terminal splicing activity.
The ADC ATS solution provides a cost effective and efficient alternative to constructing FTTP
distribution networks. The system includes OSP distribution cables (loose-tube or self-support)
with Tethered Access Points (TAPs) spliced in at the factory according to the customer's
engineering specifications. The TAP points are configured to align with pole locations. ADC
TAP points are provided with either single or dual tethers and are protected in a rugged over
mold enclosure. See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
TAP tethers are equipped with hardened Multifiber Connector (MFC) jacks at the end of the
tethers. The TAP MFC connector jacks are sized with 4, 6, 8 or 12 fiber ports per connector. The
TAP MFC allows Multiport Terminals to be initially deferred. Multiport Terminals are available
with mating MFC plugs allowing the Terminals to be rapidly installed during service turn-up.
ADC ATS cable assemblies are designed and qualified for installation in aerial (Figure 3)
Release 1.0 applications. TAP access points are available with either one or two tethers for up to
24 fibers per access point. Loop back plugs may be ordered and installed on the ATS cable
assembly in the factory allowing rapid field testing. TAP access points with field splicing to the
tethers are also available.
ADC ATS Cable Assemblies and ATS Terminals are constructed in a controlled factory environment
and are supplied fully tested thus ensuring the quality and reliability of the overall installation.
Figure 1. ATS Single Tether - Aerial Loose-Tube
Figure 2. ATS Dual Tether - Aerial Loose-Tube
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