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6-30 Routing and terminating the VF cables
Procedure 6-6
Connecting the VF cable pairs 1–600 to
710 or 3M MS 2 DPM connectors with cross-connect
This procedure describes installation and splicing procedures for VF cable
pairs 1 to 600 connecting to column 1 on the binding post Serving Area
Interface (SAI) cross-connect option in the Series 800A cabinet.
Support bars are attached to the swing frame door. They are mounted
horizontally across the door and are counted 1 to 12 from the top to the bottom.
They are used to attach the splicing tool head and the binder groups.
The installation steps outlined in this procedure are suggested procedures.
Operating companies may complete the steps per their own cross-connect
practices.
Route the binder groups to connector pairs 1–600 after pair count 601–1200.
This group is on the left side of the cross-connect frame. All connectors are
numbered on the front of the swing frame (see Figure 6-11 on page 6-25).
Reference information for the SPC signal pair assignments and specific
connector pin designations is contained in Chapter 13, "Cabinet and
equipment wiring and cabling".
There are two connector options available with the Series 800A binding post
cross-connect: 710-SC1-25 (capless female) and 3M MS 2 4000D Super-Mini
connector. The Series 800A cabinet may have 710 or 3M connectors installed
on the swing frame but not a combination of both. Connections between
710/3M and VF line protectors are factory installed using 24-gauge wires.
Electronic equipment is connected to the protector assembly by connectorized
cable assemblies.
Because of the limited space and density of the cable routing, keep cable slack
to a minimum. Fuse links should be spliced into the VF pairs outside the
cabinet.
Ensure that a QCM2A or equivalent bond clamp(s) is installed on the outside
cable (see Chapter 4, "Installing the OSP cables").
Special tools required
For 710 connectors use the Western Electric 945A Splicing Tool Kit. For 3M
connectors use the 4045K Universal Splicing Rig (or equivalent splicing kit for
3M MS
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connectors).
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