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Manual 018994 REV B - Jan 2023
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Parts List Recommended Tools Opening the Cover Drop Terminal Configurations Port Designations Deploying Patch-Only Configurations Pole/Wall Mounting Pedestal Mounting Strand Mounting Vault Installation Site Preparation Preparing Terminal Ports Installing FlexPorts in the Field... -
Page 3: Parts List
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Parts List Base (FlexPort Sealing Tabs marked with a silver “x” inside the terminal) Cover Gasket Clips (8 installed on base) FlexCartridge FlexPort ½ (half) Cartridge Plugs (available 10mm and 14mm) Designation Card FlexCartridge Cover... -
Page 4: Recommended Tools
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Recommended Tools Find No. Tool Image Rotary Cutter Deburring Tool Pliers Optical End Face Cleaning kit Direct: 763.476.6866 • National: 800.422.2537 • www.SeeClearfield.com • techsupport@seeclearfield.com Manual 018994 REV B - Jan 2023... - Page 5 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ DROP CABLE OPTIONS Product Cable FieldShield Jacket Can be Best Temperature Name Jacket Connector Color stapled Application FieldShield For use when fast installation FLATdrop and low up-front cost is most desired feature. Outdoor -40° to 176°F...
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Page 6: Opening The Cover
_________________________________________________________ Opening the Cover To open the FieldShield YOURx-Terminal, release the lid by pulling the 8 tabs down from the cover towards the base. Then pull off the lid. Note:The lid may be difficult to remove due to gasket sealing. -
Page 7: Drop Terminal Configurations
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Drop Terminal Configurations “Drop only” where there is a choice of one 14mm or one 10mm port used for feed (MPO input) and designated • number of ports for distribution (Figure 1). “Drop and Express” configured terminals will utilize both “A and B” ports for feed (MPO input) to terminal with •... -
Page 8: Port Designations
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Port Designations 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 Ports A and B: 14mm microduct Ports 1 thru 16: 10mm microduct *Port C: Branch Terminal only Note: Pushable MPO’s enter through the 14mm ports. When a third MPO is needed, you will utilize a flatdrop cable with a FlexConnector and enter through 10mm feeder port C. -
Page 9: Deploying Patch-Only Configurations
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Deploying Patch-Only Configurations Patch-Only configurations of the YOURx-Terminal will arrive packaged in a box as shown. Remove the terminal, and the cable spool it is mounted to, from the box. To deploy the cable, mount the entire spool on an A-frame or similar axle, with the shrink wrap still applied to the terminal end of the spool. -
Page 10: Pole/Wall Mounting
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Pole/Wall Mounting Utilizing the horseshoe base mount bracket, mount the bracket to the surface (hardware not included), then mount the YOURx-Terminal to the bracket using the provided hardware (4 provided screws) (Figure 1). Microduct will be cut to desired length for proper storage, following local practice. -
Page 11: Pedestal Mounting
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Pedestal Mounting Note: The YOURx-Terminal is capable of fitting into as small as an 8 X 8 pedestal but due to room restrictions we recommend a minimum of 10 X 10. YOURx Terminal - Base Mount Install the base mount bracket onto the YOURx Terminal first, via the 4 screw locations. -
Page 12: Strand Mounting
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Install the cover mount bracket into the pedestal. The bolt of the cover mounted bracket can be slid into the gap in the top mounting bracket and the terminal secured in place by tightening the wing nut on the bolt. -
Page 13: Vault Installation
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Vault Installation Site Preparation Ensure that national – local electrical and building codes, OSHA and company safety work rules are observed and provi- sions made for street flags, barricades and cones. Secure permits as required by city and company. - Page 14 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 4: Backfill Step 5: Route Duct Step 6: Prepare Duct Use soil to backfill between the vault Deterimine desired length of all ducts Use a rotary cutting tool to all ducts to and the excavation wall, tamping down entering the terminal.
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Page 15: Preparing Terminal Ports
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Preparing Terminal Ports When needed for configurability, FlexPorts can be added in the field to allow the terminal to accept additional fiber drops, microduct or other options, when desired for a change needed. Step 1: Locate and using pliers, remove tab associated to the 10mm or 14mm port that you will use. -
Page 16: Plugs
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Plugs If a technician removes the wrong tab and exposes a port WITHOUT a FlexPort, the port CANNOT be sealed with a plug (Figure 1) WITHOUT a FlexPort installed (Figure 2). For a water and air-tight seal, install FlexPort prior to inserting plug. -
Page 17: Installation Of Fiber
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Installation of Fiber When entering the YOURx-Terminal DO NOT assemble Connector Outer Housing until fiber has been passed through the FlexPort. Fully connectorized fiber will not pass through FlexPort. IMPORTANT FieldShield FLEXdrop or FieldShield Step 1: Seat... - Page 18 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ FieldShield StrongFiber Step 1: Seat Step 2: Pull Fiber Microduct Pull preconnectorized fiber (unassembled) into Once Pull String is open YOURx-Terminal through the FlexPort, seat port. Remove pull string Microduct into FlexPort. and prepare connector (Figure 1).
- Page 19 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ FieldShield FLATdrop Step 1: Push Fiber Step 2: Seat Push preconnectorized FlexConnector fiber (unassembled) into Once fiber is through, open YOURx-Terminal seat FlexConnector into port. Remove pull string FlexPort. and prepare connector (Figure 2). for assembly.
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Page 20: Field Installable Flexconnector
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Field Installable FlexConnector - FieldShield Step 2: Pass Fiber Through Step 1: Prepare Components FlexConnector (Figure 1). (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 Step 3: Install Split-Seal Step 4: Install 2 Piece Retainer Select appropriate size split-seal, slide Sandwich both halves of the retainer over the fiber (Figure 4). -
Page 21: Field Installable Flexconnector
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Field Installable FlexConnector - FLATdrop Step 1: Prep cable to YOURx length Step 2: For water tight seal on standard Step 3: For water tight seal on SFF, (12 inches) cutting strength members FLATdrop, feed the following length of feed the following lengths of heat flush with black, outer cable sheath. - Page 22 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Step 8: Use pliers (as shown) to pinch Step 9: Pull FlexConnector (added in Step 10: For SFF cable only, slide the teeth to hold jacket. Step 4) back over clips to snap into smallest heatshrink, placing one end FlexConnector holes, as shown.
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Page 23: Closing The Yourx-Terminal
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Closing the YOURx-Terminal Step 1: Ensure gasket is free of damage/debris (Figure 1). Step 2: Similar to closing a splice case or tightening lug nuts on a tire, work your way around in a “star-like pattern”, snap- ping tabs to assure an air-tight, water-tight terminal. -
Page 24: Connector Cleaning Procedure
Inspect Then Connect These are Clearfield recommended products/applications. Use the product you feel will complete your cleaning procedures. Create a “best practice” for your company and follow those procedures. - Page 25 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ Cleaning the Ferrule • Lightly moisten the fiber optic swab (2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040) by spotting a small amount (about 1”) of Electro-Wash PX or Electro-Wash MX pen onto the QbE. Hold the swab, 1 side down to the wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.
- Page 26 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Cleaning an MPO/MTP Connector Male Connector • Use of Chemtronics MTP Connector Cleaning Swabs (CC505F) is rec- ommended. Even after cleaning with a probe cleaner, you should always clean the pins with this (or an equivalent) type swab. Cleans ALL MTP/ MPO connector end faces.
- Page 27 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual __________________________________________________________ • Use the hole on end of pad to clean one alignment pin, then press the end of the swab into the other pin to clean. • Check your work with a fiber scope. This can take several attempts to get the endface clean.
- Page 28 FieldShield YOURx-Terminal Installation Manual _________________________________________________________ Cleaning Using a Probe-Style Cleaning Tool • The probe style cleaning tools are capable of cleaning a connector end face separately or through the adapter. • Slightly engage probe by pulling back but do not allow to click. Lightly “spot” a QbE-2 wipe on the platen with Elec- tro-Wash PX Fiber Optic Cleaner, this will help alleviate “over saturation”...
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Page 29: Standard Warranty
Clearfield shall repair or replace the defective Product at its sole option and discretion, and return the repaired or replacement Product to Cus- tomer’s site, freight prepaid Note: If the Product is not found to be defective by Clearfield, the product will be returned to the Customer and the customer billed for freight in both directions. -
Page 30: Proprietary Notice
Proprietary Notice About FieldShield Product Line Application Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Clearfield, Inc. and may not be duplicated in full or part by any person without prior written approval of Clearfield, Inc. Its purpose is to provide the user with adequately detailed documentation to efficiently install the equipment supplied. Every effort has been made to keep the information contained in this document current and accurate as of the date of publication or revision.
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