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TC-1459-IP
Rev. C, June 2022
http://www.commscope.com
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About this manual
This publication provides user information for the installation of the NOVUX™ Full Size and the NOVUX™ Prodigy™
Hardened Terminals (HT) which include the Small, Medium and Large models. The document starts with providing an
overview of the tools required to perform the installation. Also warnings and cautions are indicated, which should be
observed before starting the product installation. The topics covered include installation and mounting guidelines, and
procedures for using and maintaining the hardened connectors and adapters.
Images in this manual are for reference only and are subject to change.
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NOVUX™ Fiber Optic System
Hardened Terminal
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Page 1: About This Manual
The topics covered include installation and mounting guidelines, and procedures for using and maintaining the hardened connectors and adapters. Images in this manual are for reference only and are subject to change. Dimensions page 1 / 15 © 2022 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Full Size connector Installation............6 9.5 Prodigy connector cleaning..............13 7.1 Connector components................6 Maintenance.................. 14 7.2 Adapter components..................7 Disclaimer..................15 7.3 Connecting the Full Size connector............7 Contact information..............15 page 2 / 15 © 2022 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 3: Tools
Most HT's are equipped with a cable stub. Depending on the length of the cable and the number of ports on the HT, the HT cable may be coiled up and placed in box or it may be wound on a spool. page 3 / 15 © 2022 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 4: Grounding The Armored Cable
HT. PORT FIBER COLOR PORT FIBER COLOR PORT FIBER COLOR Blue Slate Yellow Orange White Violet Green Rose Brown Black Aqua page 4 / 15 © 2022 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 5: Mounting The Hardened Terminal
Flat surface mounting hardware (screws) not included. Pole mounting 6.2.1 Pole mounting with screws Note: Pole mounting hardware (screws) not included. 6.2.2 Pole mounting with straps Note: Pole mounting straps not included. page 5 / 15 © 2022 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 6: Strand Mounting
6.3.1 Strand mounting with cable spacers Note: Cable spacer, locking head and cable straps are not supplied by CommScope. Full Size connector Installation Connector components The full size hardened connectors and adapters provide sealed environmental protection. The basic components of the drop cable connector are shown in the figure above. -
Page 7: Adapter Components
Field personnel must take care when proceeding to remove dust caps on the full size connector and adapter, to prevent contaminant particles entering to the adapters or connector end-face. page 7 / 15 © 2022 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 8: Disconnecting The Full Size Connector
The connectors and adapters are cleaned at the factory, however inadvertent contact and/or dust can still occur during transport, storage and installation. CommScope recommends all connector interfaces be cleaned prior to every mating. To clean the connector interface, follow the procedure as described in the installation instruction “cleaning hardened connectors”. -
Page 9: Hmfoc Connector Installation
The connector inside the adapter is the pinned, male type. It is a captured Multi-fiber Push On (MPO) connector. Connecting the HMFOC 8.3.1 Remove dust cap Use a 216B key tool to unscrew the dust cap. page 9 / 15 © 2022 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 10: Disconnecting The Hmfoc
Unscrew the drop cable connector coupling nut until the thread of the adapter port is completely free. Grasp the connector and pull it straight out of the adapter. The pull-out force to remove the connector should be minimal once the coupling nut is fully disengaged. page 10 / 15 © 2022 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 11: Hmfoc Cleaning
The connectors and adapters are cleaned at the factory, however inadvertent contact and/or dust can still occur during transport, storage and installation. CommScope recommends all connector interfaces be cleaned prior to every mating. To clean the connector interface, follow the procedure as described in the installation instruction “cleaning hardened connectors”. -
Page 12: Connecting The Prodigy Connector
Prodigy connects with a 45-degree twist to lock the connector core in the adapter. The connector provides a self-locking mechanism with an audible "click". Pull the locking ring up as shown in the figure. page 12 / 15 © 2022 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 13: Disconnecting The Prodigy Connector
The connectors and adapters are cleaned at the factory, however inadvertent contact and/or dust can still occur during transport, storage and installation. CommScope recommends all connector interfaces be cleaned prior to every mating. To clean the connector interface, follow the procedure as described in the installation instruction “cleaning hardened connectors”. -
Page 14: Maintenance
End face clean? Connect Dry clean 3X NO Damaged Inspect End face clean? Replace ONLY REPEAT CYCLE 3X Wet/Dry clean CommScope® is not responsible for damage caused by cleaning. page 14 / 15 © 2022 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 15: Disclaimer
This product may be covered by one or more U.S. patents or their foreign equivalents. For patents, see www.cs-pat.com. This document is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating to CommScope products or services.
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