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- Page 1 Fiber Distribution Panel Installation Guide...
- Page 2 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Amphenol Network Solutions assumes no liability from the application or use of these products. Neither does Amphenol Network Solutions convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. This document and the products described herein are subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Section 4: General C21 Installation Instructions ................... 13 4.1 Dimensions ............................ 13 4.2 Removing the C21 Front and Rear Access Panels ................ 13 4.3 C21 Mounting Bracket Options ...................... 14 4.4 Mounting the C21 Chassis on the Rack ..................14 4.6 C21 Fiber Cable Routing........................ - Page 4 Fig. 4-4: C21 Mounting Bracket 19” Orientation .................. 14 Fig. 4-5: C21 Mounting Bracket 23” Orientation .................. 14 Fig. 4-6: Mounting the C21 in a Rack (example 19” Rack) ..............14 Fig. 4-7: Top-Down Cable Routing (KIT-CLMP-C21 (right)) ..............15 Fig.
- Page 5 Fig. 6-13: Standard C21 AOM Tray P/N: 1027808 ................28 Fig. 6-14: C2 AOMs (HX) Stacked in 1027808 Dual Tray ..............28 Fig. 6-15: Installing C2 AOM the C21 AOM Tray ................. 29 Fig. 6-16: Removing C2 AOM from C21 AOM Tray ................29 Fig.
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Page 6: Section 1: Introduction
How to remove Front/Rear Access panels • How to install mounting ears (19/23”) • How to install the C21 (1RU) chassis in a 19-inch or 23-inch rack • How to route fiber into the C21 chassis and various inside routing options •... -
Page 7: About This Guide
1.2 About This Guide This manual provides a comprehensive overview of and installation guidelines for the C21 chassis. While care has been taken to define all necessary information, complete details may not be covered. If you have any questions, contact Amphenol Network Solutions Technical Support at support@amphenol-ns.com or call 1- 509-926-6000. -
Page 8: Section 2: C21 Overview
Section 2: C21 Overview 2.1 General Description The C21 chassis is a compact versatile tray-based panel available in a 1RU chassis solution. C21 supports a ® variety of configurations such as Patch Only, Patch and Splice, LGX Style Module support and a mixture of Amphenol Network Solutions’... -
Page 9: Chassis Attributes
Humidity Compliance RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS 2015/863/EU 2.1.4 Parts List Chassis Part Number C21-01U C21 CHASSIS, 1RU, EMPTY, HOLDS UP TO 3 LGX® MODULES Accessory Part Numbers ® 1027807 TRAY ASSY, LGX : AOM, BASE 8, DUAL ®... -
Page 10: Section 3: Installation Considerations
WARNING! Fiber cables transmit invisible infrared light. To avoid eye damage or blindness, never look directly into fibers or connectors. CAUTION! These instructions presume you have verified the Amphenol Network Solutions equipment being installed is compatible with the rest of the system including power, ground, circuit protection, signal characteristics, equipment from other vendors, and local codes or ordinances. -
Page 11: Unpacking
(1) Angled Cable Bracket [item 5] and Clamp [item 8] with attachment screws [items 16,17] o (4) 10-32 x .75” [item 13] and (4) 12-24 x .75” [item 14] mounting screws (C21 to rack) o (8in) ¾” wide hook and loop fastener (not shown) -
Page 12: Inspection
Choose a location in compliance with local operating company requirements. 3.5 Tools and Equipment The following lists comprises the tools that may be needed to install the C21 chassis (modules and tray are all tool-less thumbscrews or plunger latches): •... -
Page 13: Section 4: General C21 Installation Instructions
Section 4: General C21 Installation Instructions 4.1 Dimensions The overall dimensions of the C21 chassis including mounting brackets in a standard 19” and 23” standard orientation are shown below (Fig. 4-1). Fig. 4-1: C21 Dimensions with rack mounting bracket orientation 4.2 Removing the C21 Front and Rear Access Panels... -
Page 14: C21 Mounting Bracket Options
4.4 Mounting the C21 Chassis on the Rack 1. Locate the desired rack unit position for the C21 chassis in the rack (Fig. 4-6). 2. To mount the shelf to the rack use, as needed, the provided 12- 24 x .75” or 10-32 x .75” Phillips head screws located in the Standard Sub-Assembly Kit. -
Page 15: C21 Fiber Cable Routing
96 fiber counts. “Bonding/Grounding” if grounding a non-dielectric cable is required Note: Reference (Section 4.7) 1. Before routing fiber into the C21 chassis, remove the Front and Rear Access Panels (Section 4.2) to facilitate cable routing and termination. -
Page 16: Cable Routing Within The C21 Chassis
4.6.2.1 Routing Fiber Direct to Patch Plates 1. Remove the Front and Rear access panels. 2. Slide the C21 tray forward to both gain access to securing the fiber/breakout and ensure enough fiber slack to access fibers with the tray extended. -
Page 17: Routing Fiber To Modules
Buffer Tubes 1. Remove the Front and Rear access panels. 2. Slide the C21 tray fully forward to gain access to secure the fiber, and to ensure enough fiber slack to support a fully extended C21 tray. 3. Prep the cable by removing the sheath, yarns, and any filler tubes. -
Page 18: Fig. 4-12: Routing Fiber To Splice Tray (Example) (Right Entry Shown)
3. Ensure there is enough slack (Figure 4-12) (highlighted) to allow the drawer to extend completely before securing the tie wraps. 4. Using provided tie-wraps, secure the assembly both to the shelf back [A] and to the rear edge of the C21 pull-out tray [B] and route to the splice module. -
Page 19: Grounding And Bonding
1. Attach the B-bond clamp to the non-dielectric cable before routing into the chassis. 2. Secure the fiber cable with the B-Bond clamp with the C21 Chassis fiber cable bracket (Fig. 4-13). 3. Attach one end of the stranded #6 AWG ground wire to the B-Bond clamp and secure it with the locking nut. -
Page 20: Connector Cleaning
If necessary, gently wipe the fiber end with a lint-free wipe moistened with a small amount of cleaning solvent. Then dry with a clean lint-free wipe Verify the cleanliness of the connector with an inspection scope Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 11.1.2022 152821 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com... -
Page 21: Jumper Routing
3. Route the jumper slack to minimize tight bending stress or tension at the connector boot. 4. Use the hook and loop fastener(s) (circled) to bundle and secure the jumpers as they exit the shelf (Fig. 4-15). Fig. 4-15: Fiber Jumper Routing Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 11.1.2022 152821 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com... -
Page 22: Section 5: C21 Pre-Terminated Fiber Option
Section 5: C21 Pre-Terminated Fiber Option C21 pre-terminated or pre-connectorized panels are the ultimate solution for a quick and direct connectivity in the network, one pre-term panel on one side and a patch and splice panel on the other side (Fig. 5-1) will simplify the fiber infrastructure. -
Page 23: Section 6: Installing Patch Plates And Modules
Amphenol Network Solutions’ LTX/LCX portfolios. In addition to the LGX ® patch plates, C21 high-density LC/SC/MPO plates (Fig. 6-4) have been designed under the C21-PLT-xxxx part number to support 36 MPO Ports, 48 SC Ports and 96 LC fiber connections. Max #... -
Page 24: Patch Plate Installation
6.1.2 Patch Plate installation Pre-configured patch panels include the patch plates with adapters already installed (C21-PXXXXX). In case it is necessary to remove them or when ordered separately, please follow the instructions below. Each patch plate has 2 nylon plunger latches (Fig. 6-3), one on the left and one on the right side. The nylon plunger latch works by pulling the plunger out to unlock and pushing forward to lock. -
Page 25: Removing Patch Plates From The C21 Chassis
3. Remove the plate by grasping both plunger latches (left/right) and pull towards you (Fig. 6-5). 4. Repeat steps 2-3 for all remaining patch plates you wish to remove from chassis. 5. Push the C21 pull-out tray back into position and replace the front access panel remembering to tighten the thumb screws. -
Page 26: Lgx
Fig. 6-7: LGX 058-MPO Nylon Plunger Latches 1. In the C21 chassis, the 058-MPO modules are positioned horizontally in the any of the three mounting locations. Note: Take care to orient the 058-MPO module with the module’s port count labels reading left to right. -
Page 27: Fig. 6-9: Installing Lgx Module In C21 Chassis
8. Repeat steps 3-7 for all remaining patch plates. 9. Before attaching fibers, perform the fiber cleaning steps. 10. Push the C21 pull-out tray back into position and replace the front access panel remembering to tighten the thumb screws. ® Fig. 6-9: Installing LGX... -
Page 28: C2 Advanced Optical Modules (C2 Aoms)
6.3.1 C2 AOM Trays For C21 To support both sizes of the C2 AOM modules, the C21 product line offers two C21 Tray Dual types (Fig. 6-13, 6-14). Both tray types will hold (qty 2) C2 AOM modules each, with one module on the top, and one on the bottom (Fig. -
Page 29: Installing A C2 Aom In The C21 Aom Tray
2. The C2 AOM “secures” into the C21 AOM Tray with its lower rear side tab snapped into the tray’s Tab Catch Hole (Fig. 6-15). 3. As viewed from the front (Fig. 6-15), orient the C2 AOM’s front upper tab with the right tab notch of the C21 AOM Tray item (1). -
Page 30: Removing C21 Aom Tray From The Chassis
2. Pull the C21’s sliding tray forward (Fig. 6-17) step (1). 3. Grasp the plunger latches on both sides of the C21 AOM tray and pull out towards you (Fig. 6-17) step (3). 4. Repeat step 3 for all remaining trays that will be removed from chassis.
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