Panduit FlexCore FM5PPBLF-12 Series Cabling Manual

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Determine 150mm Vertical Cable Manager (VCM) Position ....................................................................................... 2

Installation of Ingress/Egress Plates on 150mm VCM ................................................................................................ 3

Installation Orientation of Ingress/Egress Plates Depending on Application .......................................................... 5

Breakout Locations on Ingress/Egress Breakout Plates for All Enclosures to Ensure No Cable Crossover........ 8

Breakout of Cables used for Single Fiber or Fusion Splice Applications using FDFMX5KITBL ............................ 9

Breakout of Factory Terminated Cables - Non HD Flex - Also use for FOBKF**YM1 ........................................... 20

Breakout of Factory Terminated Cables - HD Flex Transition ................................................................................. 20

Managing Cables going to Tethered Cassettes ......................................................................................................... 21

Managing Slack on Factory Terminated Cable Assemblies using FDFSPLKITBL ................................................. 21

10.

Managing Cable Above or Below Breakout Point ..................................................................................................... 23

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Grounding Armored Fiber Optic Cable before Entering System ............................................................................. 24

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Various Cable Assemblies/Constructions and and Breakout Strategy Considerations ....................................... 25

Installation

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Instruction

Number

FS187

FOBKF**(Y/A)M1 Fiber Breakout Kit, Flat Ribbon Furcation Tube

FS190

FDFF45**

FS191

FDVCM1545**

FS192

FDVCM3045**

FS193

FDUFD**45*X**

FS194

FDFEP45**

FS198

FDUSP

FS199

FDUSP6

FS200

FDS**-24-***

FS201

FDSN-24

FS203

FDFUE4**

FS204

FS205

FDFRC45**

FS206

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warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of these installation

instructions. Panduit does not guarantee any favorable results nor assume any liability for damages, improper installation,

system failures, or any other problems that could arise in connection with the use of these installation instructions

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Part Number(s): FDFSPLKITBL, FDFMX5KITBL, FM5PPBLF***-12

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FlexCore

Part

FlexCore™ Optical Distribution Frame

FlexCore™ 150mm Vertical Cable Manager

FlexCore™ 300mm Vertical Cable Manager

FlexCore™ Single Hinge Front Doors

FlexCore™ End Panels

FlexCore™ Fiber Spool

FlexCore™ Fiber Spool 6-pack Color Coordinated Kit

FlexCore™ Fusion Splice Cassette - Cable to LC Adapter

FlexCore™ Fusion Splice Cassette - Cable to Cable

FlexCore™ 4RU Universal Enclosure

N/A

FlexCore™ Front Access Optical Distribution Frame Patchcord Routing Guide

FlexCore™ Frame Rear Panel

N/A

FlexCore™ Front Access Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide

FlexCore

Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide

Installation Instructions

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Disclaimer:The information contained in this manual is intended as a guide for use by persons having technical skill at their own discretion and risk. The recommended practices are based on average conditions. Panduit makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of these installation instructions.
Page 2: Determine 150Mm Vertical Cable Manager (Vcm) Position
FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 1. Determine 150mm Vertical Cable Manager (VCM) Position 600mm Wide Frame 150mm Wide VCM 4 possible options for VCM and cable entry position VCM on left of frame...
Page 3: Installation Of Ingress/Egress Plates On 150Mm Vcm
FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 2. Installation of Ingress/Egress Plates on 150mm VCM 2.1. There are (4) Ingress/Egress Plates included with the 150mm VCM Plates Included with 150mm VCM 1 Enclosure Breakout Plate...
Page 4 FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 2.2.2. Slide Ingress/Egress plate behind screws and lock washers 2.2.2.1. Horizontal slots on plates allow for install Slide Plate behind screws and lock washer 2.2.3. Go back and tighten screws to hold plates in correct positions...
Page 5: Installation Orientation Of Ingress/Egress Plates Depending On Application
FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 3. Installation Orientation of Ingress/Egress Plates Depending on Application Note: All views below show breakout with 11 x 4RU enclosures per frame. Fewer enclosures can be used and the system can be scaled as needed. If application requires bottom trough to be used, the maximum number of enclosures per frame is 10.
Page 6 FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 VCM mounting hole positions for ingress/egress breakout plates Holes to use on VCM for 4 Holes to use on VCM Holes to use on VCM enc. Plate Holes to use on VCM for 1 enc.
Page 7 FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 Holes to use on VCM Holes to use on VCM for 4 for 1 enc. Plate Holes to use on VCM Holes to use on VCM enc. Plate (Bottom Section –...
Page 8: Breakout Locations On Ingress/Egress Breakout Plates For All Enclosures To Ensure No Cable Crossover
FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 4. Breakout Locations on Ingress/Egress Breakout Plates for All Enclosures to Ensure No Cable Crossover 4.1. Features are patterned on the ingress/egress plates which allow for cable management...
Page 9 FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 Enclosure 1 Break out to Enclosure 1 Enclosure 2 4 Enclosure Break out to Enclosure 2 Breakout Plate Enclosure 3 Break out to Enclosure 3 Enclosure 4 Break out to Enclosure 4...
Page 10: Breakout Of Cables Used For Single Fiber Or Fusion Splice Applications Using Fdfmx5Kitbl
5.1. Breakout kit utilizing 5.0mm outside diameter (3.1mm inside diameter) protection tube 5.1.1. Panduit Part #: FDFMX5KITBL 5.1.2. FDFMX5KITBL will be used in conjunction with Panduit Splice Cassettes (explained in FS200 and FS201) (Part #’s: FDS**-24-*** (Connectorized) and FDSN-24 (Splice Only)) 5.1.3.
Page 11 5.1.8.1. More cables can be brought into FDFMX5KITBL as a bundle as shown below. Note: For inquiries on greater numbers or different combinations of cable entering FDFMX5KITBL, please reach out to your Panduit representative. Tak-Ty Slots on base bundling cables...
Page 12 Miniflex Tubing inserting into tubing Bare Fiber 5.1.11. Attach cable to base using cable ties Note: (30) Panduit Cable Ties Part #:PLT2S-M0 are included with the 150mm vertical cable manager. (https://www.panduit.com/en/products/wire-routing-management-protection/cable-wire-ties-mounts- straps/cable-wire-ties/plt2s-m0.html) For Technical Support: www.panduit.com/resources/install_maintain.asp Page 12 of 27...
Page 13 FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 Note: In this step, the protection tubing may be slid back to allow for adequate room to lock down the outer jacket of the cable. Note: If installer fears cable ties may cause damage/kinking of cable, use of tak-ty is acceptable.
Page 14 FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 Ensure 0.25" (6mm) of tubing extends Push down tubes slowly to beyond the end of the tube retainer (slots) ensure no fiber is damaged in process Bare Fiber from jacket to tubes ~1.75”...
Page 15 FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 5.1.17. After all cassettes are spliced, install cassettes into necessary enclosure (FS 203). Picture of slack of protection tubing going into enclosure shown below. 5.1.18. Install FDFMX5KITBL onto necessary plate and location.
Page 16 FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 5.1.18.4. Secure FDFMX5KITBL to plate using thumb screws. 1 enclosure plate shown below: When installed on ingress/egress plate, cover should always be facing enclosures Thumb Screws Note: To have proper finger access to thumb screws, leave half a floor tile, or 12in. (0.3m) horizontal space between vertical cable manager and wall.
Page 17 Use FM5PPBLF8.0-12 288 fibers) and cut down to 60” 5.2.3. Attach cable to base using cable ties Note: (30) Panduit Cable Ties Part #:PLT2S-MO are included with the 150mm vertical cable manager. (https://www.panduit.com/en/products/wire-routing-management-protection/cable-wire-ties- mounts-straps/cable-wire-ties/plt2s-m0.html) Note: In this step, the protection tubing may be slid back to allow for adequate room to lock down the outer jacket of the cable.
Page 18 FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 5.2.4. Lock strength member(s) into plate Lock in between plate and base using #10-32 x ½” Screw(s) provided with 5.2.4.1. FDFMX5KITBL Plate Bare fiber will be routed Strength Member...
Page 19 For cables breaking out to multiple enclosures, install FDFMX5KITBL in the position for the enclosure which will be accepting the first group of cassettes. 5.3. For flat ribbon cables up to 864 fibers, Panduit recommends using the fiber breakout kit [Panduit #: FOBKF*YM1]. See FS187 for details.
Page 20: Breakout Of Factory Terminated Cables - Non Hd Flex - Also Use For Fobkf**Ym1
Section 4 of this document. 7. Breakout of Factory Terminated Cables – HD Flex Transition 7.1. For cable counts of 24 and 48 fibers terminated to MPO connectors, Panduit offers special transitions (HD Flex transitions) on trunk cables which can easily interact with cable management features.
Page 21: Managing Cables Going To Tethered Cassettes
FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 Link to FLEX-CLIP18: https://www.panduit.com/en/products/fiber-optic-systems/fiber-optic- panels-cassettes-enclosures/fiber-optic-enclosure-accessories/flex-clip18.html FLEX-CLIP12 HD Flex Transitions installed into clips Transition piece installed into plate 8. Managing Cables going to Tethered Cassettes 8.1. Install cassette into proper tray in the furthest working position to properly determine slack.
Page 22 FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 9.3. To install FDFSPLKITBL 9.3.1. Attach spool to base using #12-24 screws Note: Spool will come with adhesive backing. It is suggested to not peel off the backing and screw through the adhesive backing into the base.
Page 23: Managing Cable Above Or Below Breakout Point
FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 Round Furcation Tube Breakout Flat Ribbon Furcation Tube Breakout Place Tak-Ty around bundles of cable going to each tray as close to tray as possible 10. Managing Cable Above or Below Breakout Point 10.1.
Page 24: Grounding Armored Fiber Optic Cable Before Entering System
In such cases the armor must be stripped back and grounded before entering the system. 11.1.1. Panduit offers Armored Cable Grounding Kits (Panduit Part #: ACG24K*, ACGK*) 11.1.1.1. Website for Armored Cable Grounding Kits: https://www.panduit.com/en/products/grounding-bonding/bonding-straps- jumpers/equipment-bonding-kits/acg24k.html...
Page 25: Various Cable Assemblies/Constructions And And Breakout Strategy Considerations
Panduit sales representative to discuss preferred cable design option(s) and cable availability. Cables detailed are representative examples only and may not be supported by Panduit or partners. Note: Ingress/Egress cable assemblies or cables utilizing 900um fiber are not recommended for use in the FlexCore ODF.
Page 26 FlexCore Front Access ODF Ingress/Egress Cabling Guide FS206 © Panduit Corp. 2021 Possible Ingress/Egress Applications Fiber Connectorized? Cassette FDFSPLKITBL Cables per Fibers Type of Fiber Breakout Type* Count Or for splicing? Type Needed? enclosure per enc. 8 (72F cable) FDFMX5KITBL (Section 5.0)
Page 27 FOBKF**YM1 is for yellow jacketed singlemode cables. FOBKF**AM1 is available for aqua multimode cables. If 12 fiber or 24 fiber subunits are present on a cable going to a splice cassette, Panduit recommends bringing necessary subunits directly to splice cassette to lock down.

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