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CommScope NG3 User Manual

High-density fiber distribution frame system termination, vam, and mpo panels
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High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame
Termination, VAM, and MPO Panels
User Manual
300001737574 Rev B
www.commscope.com
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ADCP-90-297
Issue 12, July 2016

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  • Page 1 System High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame Termination, VAM, and MPO Panels User Manual ADCP-90-297 Issue 12, July 2016 300001737574 Rev B www.commscope.com...
  • Page 2 Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. CommScope reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event shall CommScope Inc. be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and CommScope Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NG3 Standard Termination Panel Accessories ........
  • Page 4 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ..............82 Page iv © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    MicroVAM Chassis, and the 72-Position MPO Panel. It also provides the information and procedures required to install and use each of the three types of NG3 panels. The NG3 panels are part of the NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System.

  • Page 6: General Warnings And Cautions

    Intra Facility Cable Multi-fiber Push On New Generation High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame Outside Plant Sliding Adapter Pack Value Added Module Wavelength Division Multiplexer RECOMMENDED TOOLS #3 Phillips screwdriver with at least an 8-inch shaft. Page vi © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 7: Description

    ADCP-90-297 • Issue 12 • July 2016 1 DESCRIPTION The NG3 High-Density Frame System consists of the NG3 frame and the various types of NG3 panels that can be mounted on the frame, including the following: • NG3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel •...

  • Page 8: Ng3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel

    The NG3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel is a rack-mount panel designed for mounting on the NG3 frame. The panel has a hinged drawer that swings out to provide access to the adapter packs within. The design of the panel allows for flexible deployment of all circuits without a required termination plan or scheme.

  • Page 9: Ng3 Standard Termination Panel Options

    1.2.1 NG3 Standard Termination Panel Options The NG3 Standard Termination Panel may be ordered in either of two configurations: • Unterminated—Panel is equipped with adapter packs only. • Preterminated—Panel is equipped with adapter packs and an IFC cable that is pre-installed in the panel.

  • Page 10: Ng3 Standard Termination Panel Accessories

    72-fiber MPO-type Rapid Panel cable to be connected directly to the panel through a pre-installed MPO cable assembly. The MPO panel mounts in the NG3 rack and has a hinged drawer that swings out to provide access to the adapter packs.

  • Page 11: Ng3 Microvam Chassis

    Figure 3. NG3 72-Position MPO Termination Panel NG3 MicroVAM Chassis The NG3 MicroVAM Chassis is a rack-mount panel designed for mounting on the NG3 rack. The panel has a hinged drawer that swings out to provide access to the VAM’s within.

  • Page 12: Ng3 13-Slot Microvam Chassis

    ADCP-90-297 • Issue 12 • July 2016 Physically, there are two types of NG3 MicroVAM Chassis: • 13-Slot Chassis—holds 13 MicroVAM modules with front adapters only. • 12-Slot Chassis—holds 12 MicroVAM modules, either with front adapters only or with both front and rear adapters.

  • Page 13: Ng3 12-Slot Microvam Chassis

    12-slot MicroVAM Chassis. Figure 6 shows the MicroVAM module with six front and three rear SC adapters. 12 VALUE ADDED MODULE ASSEMBLIES (FRONT AND REAR ACCESS) 24387-A Figure 6. NG3 12-Slot MicroVAM Chassis Page 7 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 14: Specifications And Dimensions

    ADAPTERS Figure 7. Typical Micro VAM (Front and Rear Ports) Specifications and Dimensions Table 2 provides specifications for the various NG3 Frame System panels and chassis. Figure 8 shows the dimensions of a typical Standard Termination Panel or MicroVAM Chassis.
  • Page 15 12 or 13 depending on panel type (13- Each with 6 adapters slot MicroVAM Chassis only has 13) Number of VAMs (maximum) 12 for 12-slot NG3 MicroVAM Chassis 13 for 13-slot NG3 MicroVAM Chassis Number of MicroVAM ports Table 1 on Page 6 Dimensions (H x W x D) for 3.44 x 18.31 x 16.38 in.

  • Page 16: Unpacking And Inspection

    3. If damage is detected or if parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial carrier. Save the damaged carton for inspection by the carrier. 4. Contact CommScope for an RMA (Return Material Authorization) and to reorder if replacement is required.
  • Page 17 3. Remove the four screws at the base of the spool as shown in Figure REMOVE FOUR SCREWS 23721-A Figure 11. Extracting Connector Module from Hatbox 4. Unwind the cable in a clockwise direction and pull the cable end to the assigned termination point. Page 11 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 18 5. Remove the four wing nuts at the top of the hatbox and remove the hatbox cover. 23723-B Figure 13. Extracting Connector Module from Hatbox 6. Lift the panel out of the hatbox and install the panel following the instructions in the next section of this manual. Page 12 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 19: Ng3 Panel Installation

    NG3 panel installation includes mounting the panel on the frame, installing the panel label, and installing VAM’s. Installation of an NG3 panel into the frame should take less than ten minutes. CommScope does not recommend mounting NG3 panels in any frame except the NG3 High Density Fiber Distribution Frame.

  • Page 20: Grounding The Panel

    4. Record the panel number and/or connector type on the general purpose label provided on the front of the panel. Grounding the Panel All NG3 panels ship with a grounding kit containing a grounding strap and hardware shown in Figure 15.

  • Page 21: Opening The Ng3 Panel Or Chassis

    Figure 16. Attaching Ground Strap to Panel Rear Opening the NG3 Panel or Chassis Use the following procedure to open any NG3 panel or MicroVAM Chassis: 1. Rotate the door latch 90º counterclockwise. 2. Swing out the drawer as shown in Figure 3.

  • Page 22: Installing Microvam Modules

    Figure 17. Opening the Hinged Drawer Installing MicroVAM Modules To prevent damage during shipment, all NG3 MicroVAM Chassis are shipped without the micro VAMs installed in the chassis mounting slots. Use the following procedure to install the MicroVAM modules in the MicroVAM Chassis: 1.

  • Page 23: Ifc Cable Routing And Installation

    General IFC Cable Routing Guidelines IFC cables are routed to the rear side of the frame from either above or below the NG3 panel. Each IFC cable is routed vertically up or down the left rear side of the frame to...
  • Page 24 The cable shall maintain a minimum bend radius of 1.5 inches or ten times the cable outside diameter, which ever is greater, inside the cable raceways and within the NG3 frame. Secure the cable to the overhead raceway per local practice. CommScope does not recommend storing slack cable on the NG3 frame.

  • Page 25: Standard Termination Panel Ifc Cable Installation

    Standard Termination Panel IFC Cable Installation Use the following procedure to install a connectorized IFC stranded cable in an unterminated (adapters only) Standard Termination Panel. A conversion kit (NG3- ACCIFCKIT) is required. Note: This procedure is most efficiently done by two people, with one person at the front of the panel and the other person at the rear.
  • Page 26 4. At the rear of the panel, insert the bundled connector end of the cable into the panel rear entry hole, as shown in Figure 22, and slide it through to the front. Page 20 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 27 ADCP-90-297 • Issue 12 • July 2016 CLAMP POINT PANEL SHOWN WITH TOP REMOVED FOR SLIDE BUNDLED CLARITY FIBERS IN FROM REAR 20287-A Figure 22. Routing IFC Cable Into Standard Termination Panel Page 21 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 28 Figure Note: Position the cable clamp on the cable at the point indicated in the cable breakout diagrams. For ribbon cable, refer to Figure 20. For stranded cable, refer Figure Page 22 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 29 10. Secure the cable to the drawer at the cable retention area using the O-ring provided with the panel. Refer to Figure 25 Figure 26 for details. 11. Return the adapter pack to its home position. 12. Continue routing and connecting any remaining connectors on the same cable. Page 23 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 30 REMOVED FOR CLARITY IFC CABLE SLACK LOOP CABLE RETENTION AREA CABLES SHOULD BE 20290-A LOOSE IN DRAWER. FIBERS SHOULD NOT BE TIGHT WHEN SAP IS RAISED. Figure 25. Stranded Cable Routing Within Standard Termination Panel Page 24 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 31: 13-Slot Microvam Chassis Ifc Cable Installation

    4. At the rear of the panel, insert the bundled connector end of the cable into the panel rear entry hole, as shown in Figure 28, and slide it through to the front. Page 25 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 32 Figure 27. Breakout Dimension for Stranded IFC Cable Routed to 13-Slot MicroVAM Chassis CLAMP POINT PANEL SHOWN WITH TOP REMOVED FOR SLIDE FIBERS IN CLARITY FROM REAR 24391-A Figure 28. Routing IFC Cable Into 13-Slot MicroVAM Chassis Page 26 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 33 Figure 7. Route the cable fibers within the drawer as shown in Figure 8. Locate the assigned VAM and lift it up to access the adapters (refer to Subsection 7.2). Page 27 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 34 (see Figure 31). 11. Return the VAM to its home position. 12. Continue routing and connecting any remaining connectors on the same cable. 13. When done, close the panel (refer to Subsection 7.5). Page 28 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 35: Standard Termination Panel Breakout Cable Installation

    Standard Termination Panel Breakout Cable Installation Use the following procedure to install a connectorized breakout cable in an unterminated (adapters only) Standard Termination Panel. A conversion kit (NG3- ACCIFCKIT) is required. Note: This procedure is most efficiently done by two people, with one person at the front of the panel and the other person at the rear.
  • Page 36 4. At the rear of the panel, insert the bundled connector end of the cable into the panel rear entry hole, as shown in Figure 33, and slide it through to the front. Page 30 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 37 5. At the front of the panel, lift the cable up over the top edge of the hinged drawer and move the cable to the cable entry hole on the left side of the drawer, as shown Figure Page 31 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 38 6. At the rear of the panel, clamp the cable to the panel using a cable clamp kit. The components of the cable clamp kit are shown in Figure Note: Position the cable clamp on the cable at the point indicated in the cable breakout diagrams. Page 32 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 39 MUST be immediately placed over any radiating adapter or optical fiber connector to avoid the potential of dangerous amounts of radiation exposure. This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the adapter or connector. Page 33 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 40 REMOVED FOR CLARITY BREAKOUT CABLE SLACK LOOP CABLE RETENTION AREA CABLES SHOULD BE 21431-A LOOSE IN DRAWER. FIBERS SHOULD NOT BE TIGHT WHEN SAP IS RAISED. Figure 36. Breakout Cable Routing Within Standard Termination Panel Page 34 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 41: Routing And Installing Mpo-Type Rapid Panel Cables

    Rapid Panel cables may be routed to the rear side of the frame from either above or below the NG3 panel. Route each Rapid Panel cable vertically up or down the left rear side of the frame to the designated panel as shown in Figure 38.
  • Page 42 RAPID PANEL CABLE CABLE TIE-DOWN LOCATION LOOSELY SECURE CABLE TO FRAME MPO TERMINATION PANEL 23864-A REAR VIEW Figure 38. Rapid Panel Cable Routing on Rear of Frame Page 36 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 43: Rapid Panel Cable Connection To Mpo Termination Panel

    23845-A Figure 39. Removing a Pulling Eye 3. Remove the dust cap from the MPO connector and then clean the connector as specified in the CommScope Multifiber-Push On (MPO) Assembly Connector Cleaning Instructions (ADCP-96-150). Page 37 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 44 2. REMOVE DUST CAP FROM MPO ADAPTER 1. REMOVE DUST CAP FROM MPO CONNECTOR AND CLEAN CONNECTOR 24716-A 3. INSERT CONNECTOR INTO ADAPTER Figure 40. Connect MPO Connector To Bulkhead Adapter Page 38 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 45: Fot Equipment Patch Cord Routing And Installation

    When routed to the rear side, entry to the frame may be from either above or below the NG3 panel. Each rear entry FOT patch cord is routed vertically up or down the right rear side of the frame to the designated panel as shown Figure 41.
  • Page 46 ADCP-90-297 • Issue 12 • July 2016 When routed to the front side, entry to the frame may be from above the NG3 panel only. Each front entry patch cord is routed vertically down the left side of the frame to...

  • Page 47: Standard Termination Panel Fot Patch Cord Installation

    Note: When the hinged drawer is opened, the fiber transport moves to the front right corner of the panel. The fiber transport holds the patch cord connector as it is pulled to the front of the panel. Page 41 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 48 4. Hold the patch cord at its connector end and position it in an arc as shown in Figure Figure 44. Holding Patch Cord 5. Rotate the looped patch cord over and route it through the radius limiters just below the fiber transport, as shown in Figure Page 42 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 49 46. Be sure the patch cord has about 65 inches (165.10 cm) of slack so it will not snag when pulled through from the front of the panel. Figure 46. Connector Oriented Correctly for Placement in Fiber Transport Page 43 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 50 8. Lift up the connector and route the patch cord above and behind the rear top edge of the hinged drawer and then through the opening on the rear left of the drawer as shown in Figure Page 44 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 51 Figure 48. Patch Cord Routed To Left Rear Side of Open Drawer 9. Route the patch cord around radius limiters and spool to the position shown in Figure 49 Figure Figure 49. Patch Cord Routed To Rear Side of Adapter Pack Page 45 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 52 This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the adapter or connector. 11. Remove the dust cap from the adapter and connect the patch cord connector to the adapter. Page 46 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 53: Interconnect Application

    Note: Always clean connectors and adapters before mating them. For guidelines on cleaning connectors, refer to Subsection 7.3. 6. Route the patch cord out and down from the panel as shown in Figure 7. Close the top cover and shut the drawer. Page 47 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 54 9. Use the front slack storage spools to take up patch cord slack. Note: For additional instructions on routing patch cords, refer to the laminated cards (ADCP-90-296) provided with the frame or the NG3 Fiber Distribution Frame System User Manual (ADCP-90-298).

  • Page 55: Termination/Splice Panel Fot Patch Cord Installation

    The NG3 MicroVAM Chassis allows optical splitter or wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) functionality to be incorporated into specified optical circuits at the NG3 frame. FOT patch cords may be routed into the MicroVAM Chassis from either the rear side or the front side of the frame.
  • Page 56 Note: The photographs used in this procedure show an early version of the Standard Termination Panel. However, the basic routing instructions also apply to the current version of the MicroVAM Chassis. FIBER TRANSPORT 18314-B Figure 53. Fiber Transport Page 50 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 57 Figure 54. Holding Patch Cord 5. Rotate the looped patch cord over and route it through the radius limiters just below the fiber transport as shown in Figure Figure 55. Positioning Patch Cord in Radius limiters Page 51 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 58 56. Be sure the patch cord has about 65 inches (165.10 cm) of slack so it will not snag when pulled through from the front of the panel. Figure 56. Connector Oriented Correctly for Placement in Fiber Transport Page 52 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 59 Figure PANEL SHOWN WITH TOP REMOVED FOR CLARITY FOT EQUIPMENT PATCH CORD CONNECTOR IN FIBER TRANSPORT 24399-A Figure 57. Connector in Fiber Transport When Hinged Drawer is Opened - Rear Entry (13-Slot Chassis Shown) Page 53 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 60 ADCP-90-297 • Issue 12 • July 2016 PANEL SHOWN WITH TOP REMOVED FOR CLARITY FOT EQUIPMENT PATCH CORD CONNECTOR IN FIBER TRANSPORT 24396-A Figure 58. Connector in Fiber Transport When Hinged Drawer is Opened - Rear Entry (12-Slot Chassis Shown) Page 54 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 61 CLARITY FOT EQUIPMENT PATCH CORD ROUTE UNDER PROTECTOR PLATE MOVE PATCH CORD TO LEFT AND LIFT INTO ENTRY HOLE 24400-A Figure 59. Positioning Patch Cord Within MicroVAM Chassis - Rear Entry (13-Slot Chassis Shown) Page 55 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 62 9. Remove the dust caps from the connectors and the MicroVAM adapters and then insert each connector into the appropriate adapter. Note: Clean and inspect the connectors and adapters before mating them. For guidelines, refer to Subsection 7.3. Page 56 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 63 PANEL SHOWN WITH TOP REMOVED FOR CLARITY PATCH CORD SLACK LOOP PLACE FIBER UNDER ROUTING FINGER FOT EQUIPMENT PATCH CORD 24401-A Figure 61. Patch Cord Installed In MicroVAM Chassis - Rear Entry (13-Slot Chassis Shown) Page 57 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 64 11. Store the excess slack by routing the cable fibers around the radius limiter provided (see Figure 61). 12. Return the VAM to its home position. Page 58 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 65: Front Entry

    9. Use the front slack storage spools to take up patch cord slack. Note: For additional instructions on routing patch cords, refer to the laminated cards (ADCP-90-296) provided with the frame or the NG3 Fiber Distribution Frame System User Manual (ADCP-90-298).
  • Page 66 ADCP-90-297 • Issue 12 • July 2016 PLACE FIBER UNDER TABS AND ROUTING FINGERS FOT EQUIPMENT PATCH CORD 24402-A Figure 63. Routing FOT Patch Cords Within MicroVAM Chassis - Front Entry (13-Slot Chassis Shown) Page 60 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 67 ADCP-90-297 • Issue 12 • July 2016 PLACE FIBER UNDER TABS AND ROUTING FINGERS FOT EQUIPMENT PATCH CORD 24403-A Figure 64. Routing FOT Patch Cords Within MicroVAM Chassis - Front Entry (12-Slot Chassis Shown) FRONT UPPER TYPICAL ROUTING OF TROUGH PATCH CORD OUT OF PANEL FRONT-TO-REAR CAUTION...

  • Page 68: Operation

    ADCP-90-297 • Issue 12 • July 2016 7 OPERATION Operation of the NG3 termination panel consists of tasks that are typically done after the panel is installed. Operational tasks include accessing the adapter packs and VAM’s, cleaning connectors and adapters, installing cross-connect patch cords, and updating designation cards.

  • Page 69: Vam Access

    2. Lift up the small tab on top of the VAM and lift up the VAM into the position shown Figure 67 Figure 24404-A VALUE ADDED MODULE ASSEMBLY Figure 67. VAM In Access Position (13-Slot Chassis Shown) Page 63 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 70: Cleaning Connectors And Adapters - Standard And Termination/Splice Panels

    Don't mate a “clean” connector with another connector whose cleanliness is unknown or suspect. If necessary, disconnect and inspect an installed connector before installing another (clean) connector. Cleaning the adapter is often also necessary Page 64 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 71 Low quality compressed air or improper use of canned gas can cause more endface contamination than it removes. 7. Re-inspect each endface after cleaning. Page 65 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 72: Cross-Connect Jumper Patch Cord Routing

    This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the adapter or connector. PLACE FIBER UNDER TABS AND ROUTING FINGERS CROSS-CONNECT FOT OR OSP PATCH CORDS FIBERS 20314-A Figure 69. Connecting a Cross-Connect Patch Cord Page 66 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 73: Microvam Chassis Cross-Connect Patch Cord Routing

    Return all adapter packs or VAMs to their home positions (seated fully down). 2. Close the top cover of the drawer. 3. Close the hinged drawer. 4. Turn door latch a quarter turn clockwise to secure door in closed position. Page 67 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 74: Maintenance

    RADIUS RADIUS LIMITER LIMITER SLACK LIFT CABLE SPOOL FIBERS FROM RADIUS LIMITERS LIFT CABLE FIBERS FROM SLACK SPOOL 20318-A REMOVE CONNECTORS FROM ADAPTERS Figure 71. Removing an IFC Cable From a Standard Termination Panel Page 68 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 75: Removing A Patch Cord - All Panel Types

    3. Carefully disconnect the patch cord connector from the adapter and immediately cover the adapter with a dust cover. 4. Carefully trace back the patch cord along its route, extricating it from other patch cords. Be careful not to bend or damage other patch cords. Page 69 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 76: Replacing An Adapter - All Panels Except Microvam Chassis

    Note: The photographs used in this procedure show an early version of the Standard Termination Panel. However, the adapter replacement instructions also apply to current versions of the Standard Termination Panel and the termination/ splice panel. Figure 72. Accessing Adapter Pack Page 70 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 77 Figure 73. Removing Front Side Connector 5. Remove the rear side connector and immediately cover it with a dust cap as shown in Figure 74. Set aside the rear side connector. Figure 74. Removing Rear Side Connector Page 71 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 78 7. Using the small flat screw driver, press in the spring clip on the other side of the adapter as shown in Figure 76. This will free the adapter from the adapter pack. Figure 76. Pressing in Spring Clip on Other Side of Adapter Page 72 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 79 8. Remove the adapter fully from the adapter pack by gently sliding the adapter forward as shown in Figure Figure 77. Removed Adapter 9. Position the new adapter for installation as shown in Figure Figure 78. Positioning New Adapter for Installation Page 73 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 80 Note: Always clean and inspect connectors and adapters before mating them. For guidelines on cleaning connectors, refer to Subsection 7.3. 12. Re-connect the connectors as shown in Figure 80 and then slide down the adapter pack into the closed position. Close the panel when finished. Page 74 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 81: Replacing An Adapter Pack - All Panels Except Microvam Chassis

    Figure 80. Reinstalled Connectors Replacing an Adapter Pack – All Panels Except MicroVAM Chassis All NG3 termination panels ship with the adapters loaded. Use the following procedure if it is necessary to remove and replace an adapter pack. 1. Open the panel as described in Subsection 3.2.
  • Page 82 This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the adapter or connector. 4. Remove each front side connector from the adapter pack adapter and immediately cover with a dust cap as shown in Figure 82. Label and then set aside. Page 76 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 83 5. Remove each rear side connector from the adapter pack adapter and immediately cover with a dust cap as shown in Figure 83. Label and then set aside. Figure 83. Removing Rear Side Connectors Page 77 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 84 Note: Always clean and inspect connectors and adapters before mating them. For guidelines on cleaning connectors, refer to Subsection 7.3. 10. Re-connect the connectors as shown in Figure 85 and then slide down the adapter pack into the closed position. Close the panel when finished. Page 78 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 85: Replacing A Microvam Module

    Caution: Placing a load in excess of 20 pounds onto an open drawer will result in misalignment or damage to the drawer. 2. Lift up the small tab on top of the MicroVAM module and lift up the module into the position shown in Figure 86 Figure Page 79 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 86 ADCP-90-297 • Issue 12 • July 2016 24404-A VALUE ADDED MODULE ASSEMBLY Figure 86. Replacing MicroVAM Module (13-Slot Chassis Shown) Page 80 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.
  • Page 87 Label and then set aside. 5. From the front, pull outward on the tab located underneath the VAM assembly while at the same time pulling upward on the VAM as shown in Figure Page 81 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

  • Page 88: Technical Assistance

    MicroVAM module into the closed position. Close the panel when finished. 9 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for technical question. Call 800.830.5056 or send an email to TAC.Americas@commscope.com. Page 82 © 2016, CommScope, Inc.

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