Amphenol 153217 Installation Manual

Outdoor fiber demarcation box (ofd) and outdoor splice box (osb)
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Outdoor Fiber Demarcation Box (OFD)
Outdoor Fiber Splice Box (OSB)

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  • Page 1 Outdoor Fiber Demarcation Box (OFD) and Outdoor Splice Box (OSB) Installation Guide Installation Guide Outdoor Fiber Demarcation Box (OFD) Outdoor Fiber Splice Box (OSB)
  • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.1 OFD Splicing ..........................19 5.1.1 Storing Spliced OFD Fibers ....................19 5.2 OSB Splicing ..........................21 Section Six: Customer Patching ........................ 22 6.1 OFD Jumper Routing ........................22 OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 4 Fig. 5-4: Securing Ribbons to the Retaining Clips ..................21 Fig. 5-5: Securing Ribbons to Bend Control Brackets ................21 Fig. 6-1: OFD Fiber Jumper Routing ......................22 OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 5: Section One: Overview

    Demarcation (OFD) and Outdoor Splice Box (OSB) solution. 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 6: Terminology

    • Fiber Optic Cleaning Supplies • Cable Preparation Tools • Fiber Optic Splicing Supplies • 3/8” Nut Driver (for cable grounding) Fig. 1-1: Recommend Tooling OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Accessory kits are also available and can be ordered separately. See product data sheet for details. These kits are also listed on the Accessory List found on www.amphenol-ns.com OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 8: Section Two: Enclosure Installation

    4. For indoor mounting application only, use the (4) provided screws (#10 x 1.00”) to tighten enclosure to the mounting surface. 5. For outdoor mounting applications, use company accepted practices and approved hardware. OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 9: Section Three: Installing Cables Into Enclosure

    3. Once entry port(s) have been determined, prep grommet(s) by cutting them on a line from the top to the bottom of the grommet, as shown. Fig. 3-2: Cutting a Slit in the Grommet(s) OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 10: Cable Preparation

    3. If grounding is required, install grounding clamp under the sheath after inserting cable in the enclosure – see section 3.4. 4. If using other cable type(s), please contact Amphenol Network Solutions Technical Support. OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved.
  • Page 11: Osb Cable Preparation Using A Loose Tube Construction

    3. If grounding is required, install grounding clamp under the sheath after inserting cable in the enclosure– see section 3.4. 4. If using other cable type(s), please contact Amphenol Network Solutions Technical Support. OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved.
  • Page 12: Cable Installation

    6. If grounding is required for an armored cable, install grounding clamp under the sheath of the cable as described in section 3.4. NOTE, the grounding accessory kit is sold separately. OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 13: Cable Grounding

    3. Slide the hose clamp around the cable and strength member bracket. Tighten the hose clamp over the end of the cable jacket and the bottom half of the ground-clamp shoe. Fig. 3-8: Securing Cable and Ground-Clamp Shoe Bolt OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 14: Fig. 3-9: Installing Ground-Clamp Saddle

    7. Cover the grounding clamp with a 2-3” piece of felt tape (included in the kit) for sharp-edge protection. Fig. 3-11: Wrapping Cable Grounding with Felt Tape 8. Repeat the previous steps if additional cables require grounding. OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 15: Section Four: Fiber Routing

    The cable ties heads should always be located inside the bend control brackets, away from the ribbon. Fig. 4-2: Cable ties to be Cut Before Splicing OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 16: Fig. 4-3: Ribbon Storage Before Splicing

    7. Trim all the OSP and internal fanout ribbons to a minimum of 46”, measured from the bend control brackets. 8. Fibers are ready to be spliced – see section five for instructions. OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 17: Osb Splice Preparation

    3. Position the buffer tubes so that they overlap 1” past the edge of the tray and mark the tube to remove the buffer tube. Fig. 4-7: Marking Loose Buffer Tube OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 18: Fig. 4-8: Ring Cut Of Loose Buffer Tube

    7. Using company approve practices, route and store the fibers in the splice tray for splicing at a late time, then attach the tray cover to protect the fibers. 8. Repeat this process when installing and storing additional cables. OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 19: Section Five: Splicing

    1. To store the spliced fiber ribbons back into the enclosure, flip the splice holder module to the left, creating a cross in the ribbons and snap the splice holder module back into the enclosure. Fig. 5-2: Storing Splice Holder Module OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 20: Fig. 5-3: Securing Ribbons To The Bend Control Brackets

    2. Grasp the remaining fiber ribbon loops and flip them to the right, creating a cross in the other direction and store the loops over the bend control brackets. Fig. 5-3: Securing Ribbons to the Bend Control Brackets OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 21: Osb Splicing

    2. Use the provided label to note spliced fibers and re-attach the tray cover. 3. Secure the tray to the basket using the provided Hook and loop. OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
  • Page 22: Section Six: Customer Patching

    5. When routing fibers, for ports 1-12 use the top slack management spool. For ports 13-24, use the bottom spool. Fig. 6-1: OFD Fiber Jumper Routing OFD & OSB Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 10.2023 153217 A1 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...

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