Telect Bulkhead-Style Optical Panels
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4. L SEI R5 05 NS Y i s 3RU Right Side View 7 by dis Pd FRONT ees L __ R3 39 R86 1 R3 39 R86 2 Si 2RU Right Side View p ul o 4 73 120 2 BER 144 6 EA amp l k l k l C e J i oy 1RU Top View o Gi jJ S Figure 24 Pull Out amp Swing Out Clearances Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 17 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series This page intentionally left blank Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 18 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 2 Applications 2 1 Interconnecting IFC to Network Elements Figure 25 shows a simple interconnection scheme where OSP is spliced at a vault to IFC plenum or a riser cable which is then spliced at an LCX Fiber Splice Panel to the network elements NOTE Stranded or ribbon fiber should always enter or leave LCX panels in tied down tubes sheathed cable or flex tubing Splice Vault LCX Fiber Splice Panel mg Subunit Tube osr Ml A Se Se A Q O O O Sheathed p Q Cable Ww 2 3mm To Network Elements Figure 25 Inter
5. ead APC FRONT Figure 37 Cable Restraint Layout Top View of Chassis Bottom Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 29 1 509 926 6000 z telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 3 3 Panel Installation Procedure 1RU 1 Mount each panel to rack using four 12 24 thread forming mounting screws supplied two per side as shown in Figures 38 and 39 Torque to 35 in Ib 4 29 Nem With one of the screws include a ground lug and star washer Use one ground lug and 14 AWG stranded wire per chassis Figure 38 Mounting 1RU LCX Panel to Rack e e e e e e Figure 39 Mounting 1RU LCX Combo Panels to Rack NOTE Each shelf of an LCX Fiber Splice Patch Combination Panel must be grounded separately Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 30 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 2 If applicable install adapter packs and or special function modules in configurable LCX Fiber Patch Panels Figure 40 shows a special function module being installed in a 1RU LCX Fiber Configurable Patch Panel Push in quick connect plungers at either end of faceplate to lock pack or module in bulkhead Plungers on Right amp Left of a Special Function Module Turn Counterclockwise to Unlatch an
6. E amp CH A 0 18 4 7 E D 3 45 87 6 a o o amp 3 26 82 8 m m d e ofi 0 19 4 7 Col o di uw Ca T U x T DOS K U A REAR VIEW ROTATED 0 99 25 3 pes 6 2 0 12 2 9 Paca Laar E i O O e Cy 238 1 N i 10 74 272 9 5 1 50 38 1 7 38 187 4 L SE 3 o o 00 26 26 5 3 21 81 6 gt 1 bg aa eet 4 0 24 a a 0 12 3 1 TOP VIEW 23 00 584 2 r 22 31 566 7 r 19 00 482 6 E 18 28 464 3 44 6 dy cs e y 201510 o G LEX Tech SI n a 0 19 4 7 wwnw telect oom o o9 k amp ry L Ra amp 0 19 4 8 17 03 432 5 l FRONT VIEW Figure 21 2RU LCX Chassis Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 14 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series NOTE Dimensions are in in mm L t
7. Network Element 1 5 Rear EA Front Front Patch Cords in lu laf laf oo dj dab WW ul LU pn m m m m Pin m m m jm Im d ME LCX Fiber Patch Panel LCX Fiber Patch Panel Figure 27 Cross Connecting Network Elements 2 4 Cross Connecting Combinations LCX Fiber Splice and Patch Panels can be used in combination to cross connect IFC to network elements Figure 28 shows a 48 fiber LCX Combination Panel a 48 fiber LCX Splice Panel bolted to a 48 fiber LCX Patch Panel After the incoming IFC is spliced the fiber strands are passed through the 1 in 38 1 mm diameter hole in the top of the splice shelf to the patch shelf Notice that flexible edge protectors are used to protect the unsheathed fiber strand passing through holes to an upper panel NOTE If you create your own combination LCX Splice and Patch Panel onsite remember to remove knockout plugs at the top and bottom of LCX panels before installing panels in racks Knockouts can be removed and flexible edge protectors can be installed around edge of holes after panels are racked however it is easier before panels are racked Avoid removing the knockouts on the top of the top most and bottom of the bottom most LCX panels The knockout plugs also provide fire abatement Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 20 1 509 926 6000 telect c
8. For a 2RU 3RU or 4RU splice tray all subunit and interconnection cable storage is below the trays Trays easily slip free of the panels to allow splicing Storage spools or arcs along with splice holders are mounted directly on the tray eliminating the need for special splice cassettes 1 2 2 1 LCX 1RU Fiber Splice Trays 24 Splice Capability Figure 4 1RU Fiber Splice Tray LCX 1RU Fiber Splice Trays use sets of pivoting arcs for routing and storing both fiber subunits and interconnection cable Arcs 14 Each of Two Splice Holders Holds 12 Splices Figure 5 1RU Splice Tray Right Corner Tray Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 4 1 509 926 6000 telect com lelect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series From IFC C i mussuuEERHEEEERENEEEEERRRRREE wore EE A MT LPS e BY VEH im gt To Network L Elements Use either lacing or cable ties to secure cable subunit flexible tubing and or sheathing Figure 6 1RU Splice Tray Fiber Routing IFC stranded cable from the splice vault is secured at either rear corner of the LCX Splice
9. 5 Allow ferrule to air dry Do not wipe the ferrule or allow it to touch anything after completion of this step and before the ferrule is inserted into the adapter Do not cover with a dust cap Insert the connector into the adapter N Repeat Steps 2 through 7 for each connector Figure 53 Cleaning the Adapter Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 44 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 6 Accessories 6 1 Accessories and Replacement Parts LCX accessories and replacement items are listed in the following table Contact Telect for price availability and purchase Please order on line at telect com 6 Adapter Patch Plates SC UPC Single Mode White 055 0000 6010 Black FBPE 6SCU BLK SC APC Single Mode White 055 0000 6070 Black FBPE 6SCA BLK FC UPC Single Mode White Only 055 0000 2010 FC APC Single Mode White Only 055 0000 2070 ST UPC Single Mode White Only 055 0000 3010 8 Adapter Patch Plates SC UPC Single Mode White 055 0000 6080 Black FBPE 8SCU BLK SC APC Single Mode White 055 0000 6090 Black FBPE 8SCA BLK FC UPC Single Mode White Only 055 0000 2080 FC APC Single Mode White Only 055 0000 2090 ST UPC Single Mode White Only 055 0000 3080 12 Adapter Patch Plates LC UPC Single Mode White 055 0000 5010 Black FBPE 12LC BLK Blank Patch Plate Cover without adapte
10. sssssseeeseneneneennnenenee ea 9 Figure 19 Pateh TEE 10 Figure 19 WDM A Splitter Modules AAA 10 Figure 20 AU Eae CHASSIS d cese iid eto iE t ud Decr at itunes iud ups ee et eie rs 13 great ee case EE Cort iet cula sea Lr ua ege dx 14 Figure 22 SRU LOX Chassis etsi extis spere tene aqe exu Reg seu eeu yu teed de etu ux Ze da ege vus 15 Figure 23 4RU LOX Chassis 1 croceo eese saa Dra sake E sek Ex rne en Sacco 16 Figure 24 Pull Out amp Swing Out Clearances sese eee eee eee 17 Figure 25 Interconnecting Splicing Facility Cable to Network Elements 19 Figure 26 Interconnecting Network Elements in a LCX Fiber Patch Panel 19 Figure 27 Cross Connecting Network Elements sese eee eee eee eee eee 20 Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO iii 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series Figure 28 Cross Connecting IFC to Network Elements 21 Figure 29 Interconnecting Cross Connecting Along with WDM Splitter Modules 23 Figure 30 Removing Knockouts A Installing Plastic Grommets sees eee ee e ee e 26 Figure 31 Installing a Standard Split Anc 27 Figure 32 Installing a Standard Isolation Hook Kit 27 Figure 33 Installing An Optional Arc Kit 1 retine reet ceteri entente ree scene cus 27 Figure 34 Mounting LCX Panel to Hack 28 Figure 35 Installing Adapter Pack amp Special Function Modules
11. Telect manufactures LCX Patch Panels and Splic ee with adapter packs for added flexibility Panels to suit any system architecture Features include All LCX Patch Splice Panels are fully compatible Designed for compliance fiber bend radius control with standard LGX6 style panels for IFC entrance flammability safety structural reliability NEBS 3 splicing and network patching architecture and ETSI certification All LCX panels are compatible with Telect s Zone 4 Seismic reliability WaveTrax cable management systems as well Light weight as those of other manufacturers 2RU through 4RU models include slip on split arcs for patch cord entrance optional cable management kits available to suit operating No cassette required Removable trays provide for company preferences easy and direct storage and splicing Splice tray easily removed for rapid termination of cable Easy access via removable front and rear doors or bi directional sliding drawer Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 1 1 509 926 6000 telect com lelect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 1 1 3 Benefits Telect s LCX Splice Patch Panels are ideal for central office head end and wiring centers Benefits include Low cost High Fiber Density Versatility Easy Installation Compatibility Simple straight forward cable management access circuit identification and isolation Easy ac
12. Panel by an optional cable clamp A single clamp comes with two rubber bushings to fit either a 12 or 24 fiber IFC riser plenum cable The following illustration shows a clamp holding an IFC cable installed on the rear rack flange near the entry exit of an LCX 1RU Splice Panel The interconnection cables enter the tray at one of the other corners of the splice tray 24 F iber IF C Network Cable Q Leave sufficient Cable Clamp slack to allow drawer to open e Figure 7 1RU Cable Clamp Fits 12 to 24 Fiber IFC 1 2 2 2 LCX 2RU 3RU amp 4RU Fiber Splice Trays The following Figures show termination capacities of LCX 2RU 3RU and 4RU Fiber Splice Panels A 144 splice 4RU LCX panel accommodating 6 splice trays is available but not pictured 24 splice 2RU LCX panel accommodates 1 splice tray 48 splice 3RU LCX panel accommodates 2 splice trays 72 splice 4RU LCX panel accommodates 3 splice trays 96 splice 4RU LCX panel accommodates 4 splice trays Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 5 Te 1 509 926 6000 telect com elect 2RU 3RU and 4RU Fiber Splice Trays use storage spools to route and store stranded fiber Figure 10 LCX Splice Panel 4RU 72 to 96 Termination Capacity Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 6 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Bulkhead S
13. Tape or tie together and allow cables to hang out front of panel for splicing a Q9 Iv As shown in Figure 44 place cables in plastic ring at panel entrance and then use supplied cable ties or other restraint to tie down cables to floor of panel Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 36 1 509 926 6000 telect com lelect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 4 2 1 3 Splicing Start with the bottom most splice tray and work up 1 Locate splicing unit within about 5 ft 172 m of panel Remove tray from panel and remove splice cover as shown in the following illustrations Select a pair or group of tubes and cables for splicing Fb o M Use cable ties or other restraint to secure tubes and cables to floor of tray Note that strands or ribbon always emerge from cables or tubes at the tie down furthest from its tray entrance Wrap the unprotected strands or ribbon around the nearby adjacent spool Make splices place in holder and then re attach splice cover Fill out designation cards located in holders on the inside of front and rear doors o Jm 9o Place tray in panel and then coil tubing and cables and lay them flat on floor of panel Splice Cover Tie Down Locations for Incoming Outgoing Cable Use either lacing or cable ties to secure cable subunit flexible tubing and or sheathing Figure 45 Splice Tray Right Corner View e ail from NE is wo
14. monitoring and restoring service to fiber optic systems LCX panels fit standard 19 and 23 in EIAAWECO spacing and ETSI racks 4RU panels support up to 144 terminations LCX Patch Panels and Splice Panels provide a Figure 1 LCX Fiber Patch Panel 4RU total solution as well as standalone splice and patch capabilities All Telect LCX panels are system compatible with standard LGX style panels thereby serving as replacements or add ons in system solutions of other manufacture Patch adapter terminations include SC UPC and APC and FC UPC and APC 1 1 2 Capacities Capabilities Suitability LCX panels are available for universal 19 in 23 in and ETSI racks LC UPC and ST UPC 12 24 48 72 96 or 144 LC termination capacities per panel 1RU through 4RU using LCX Patch Panels are available with or without site installed patch plates Up to 144 per panel fiber adapters Telect offers patch plates with 6 8 with factory installed discrete adapters or 12 adapters per plate for on site configuration Standard size 6 8 or 12 adapters per patch plate 1RU through 4RU LCX Patch Panels also accept for on site patch panel adaptation of empty panels standard Wavelength Division Multiplexing WDM splitter and monitor modules SC UPC SC APC FC UPC FC APC LC UPC and ST UPC patch plates available 1 1 1 Features Standard size Wavelength Division Multiplexing WDM and splitter modules can be used along
15. notes below and then knock out the applicable fire abatement plugs covering these holes as shown in Figure 30 Install flexible edge protectors or a standard grommet for 1 in holes in place of plugs NOTES Avoid removing fire abatement plugs on the top of the top most and bottom of the bottom most panel Plugs can be knocked out when panels are in place on the rack however plug removal is easiest before racking panels 2 Install standard entry exit split arcs and or either standard isolation hooks kits or optional entry exit arc kits at the front and or rear corners of the panel Flexible Plastic Edge Pu Figure 30 Removing Knockouts amp Installing Plastic Grommets Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 26 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series a Installing standard split arcs Slip the arc over the top and or bottom edges of the chassis at the entry exit corners Refer to Figure 31 b Installing an isolation hook kit Proceed as follows Refer to Figure 32 Remove the split arc at the top and bottom of the applicable corner entry exit Use the two Phillips head machine screws screws with cross recessed heads to secure the hook mounting plate and flat backing plate to either side of the panel sidewall c Installing an optional arc kit Proceed as follows Refer to Figure 33 NOTE Arcs are attached to the angle sh
16. 3 5 4 Outof Warranty ServiGe Steves corteo dept geen aiei eee te teen ee 43 5 5 Repacking for Shipment T 44 5 6 High Insertion Loss and the Importance of Cleaning Connectors amp Adapters 44 Gy ACCESSONGS rriaire a aE TE rana ea wandetebedancunetesa dhe ESAR 45 6 1 Accessories and Replacement Parts 45 List of Figures Figure 1 LCX Fiber Patch Panel 4RU AAA 1 Figure 2 LCX Fiber Panels Common Physical Features of 2RU Through 4RU 3 Figure 3 LOX TRU Fiber Panel reet idee zi te redd pe ze Leda e bau deed etna 3 Figure 4 1RU Fiber Splice Tray sese ee eee eee 4 Figure 5 1RU Splice Tray Right Corner Tra 4 Figure 6 1RU Splice Tray Fiber Routing 5 Figure 7 1RU Cable Clamp Fits 12 to 24 Fiber IEN 5 Figure 8 LCX Splice Panel 2RU 24 Termination Capacity eee ee eee eee eee 6 Figure 9 LCX Splice Panel SRU 48 Termination Capacity eee ee eee eee eee 6 Figure 10 LCX Splice Panel 4RU 72 to 96 Termination Capacity 6 Figure 11 Splice Tray Right Corner View 7 Figure 12 Splice Tray Fiber Pouting eee 7 Figure 13 Optional Cable Clamp Fits All Sizes Of EC 8 Figure 14 LCX Patch Panel 1RU 12 Teminatton nentrn nssenernennen nne 8 Figure 15 LCX Patch Panel 2RU 24 Termination esses 9 Figure 16 LCX Patch Panel 3RU 48 Teminatton esses 9 Figure 17 LCX Patch Panel 4RU 72 96 or 144 Termination
17. 5 Interconnecting amp Cross Connecting Along with Special Function Modules 22 3 Panel rici p AAA 25 3 1 Installation Considerattons nennen nnn nnne nns 25 3 1 1 Locator ee ces eevee ge dias usto ct ie carded E NAAN dua en ees 25 3 1 2 Tools amp EQUIPIMENE sieer n tree nennen ce qnnwactnsceasscednevensdiaecesearscead 25 3 19 Wee Te 25 3 2 Panel Installation Procedure All Except THU eee 26 3 3 Panel Installation Procedure 1RU sss eee eee eee 30 4 Fiber a a 33 4 1 Fiber Installation Overview 2 oiii aea ees cass ees 33 4 2 Fiber Installation Procedures All Except DU 34 4 2 1 Splicing All Except Te HT 34 4 2 1 1 Installing amp Routing IFC Eier 34 4 2 1 2 Installing amp Routing Network Element Fiber eene 36 42 1 3 SPICI T 37 Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO ii 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 4 2 2 Patching All Except 21PU EE 38 4 3 Fiber Installation Procedures DU 38 4 3 1 Splicing TWA Rc 38 4 3 1 1 Installing amp Routing IFC Fiber enne 38 4 3 1 2 Installing amp Routing Network Element Ebert 40 Ee Leie lae EE EE 40 S NA Pathog TRU EE 41 WII 43 sl Owner MailiteiarGe 9 ee ee 43 5 2 Technical SUPPO EE 43 ONE DEE Eesebuer uestrae eE E eebe 4
18. Cross Connecting Along with WDM Splitter Modules Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 23 1 509 926 6000 telect com ec Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series This page intentionally left blank Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 24 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 3 Panel Installation 3 1 Installation Considerations WARNING Fiber cables transmit invisible infrared light To avoid eye damage or blindness never look directly into fibers or connectors ADVERTENCIA Los cables de fibra transmiten luz l ser o infrarroja invisible Para evitar lesiones oculares o ceguera nunca mire directamente a las fibras o conectores AVERTISSMENT Les cables fibres transmettent un rayon laser ou une lumi re infrarouge invisible Pour viter toute l sion occulaire ou c cit ne regardez jamais directement dans les fibres ou dans les connecteurs ALERT This product must be installed and maintained only by qualified technicians ALERT These instructions presume you have verified that the Telect 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 3 1 1 Location amp Space LCX Fiber Panels adapt to standard 19 in 23 in or ETSI racks with WECO EIA or ETSI spacing an
19. Panels Fiber LCX Series Arcs 14 Each of Two Splice Holders Holds 12 Splices Figure 51 1RU Splice Tray Right Corner Tray af DCD o Me Nedir mE Tie Down for Cable Ties e Le maamaay re v v To Network Elements 4 2 2 Patching 1RU LCX 1RU Patch Panels are cabled in much the same way as the other panels If network element jumpers are gathered in IFC cables use cable clamps as used for LCX 1RU Splice Panels To install pigtails jumpers or patch cords in an LCX 1RU Patch Panel de 2 3 5 Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO floor of the panel Fill out tray label and affix to front of tray If applicable store excess pigtails jumpers or cords on an appropriate interbay storage frame 1 509 926 6000 telect com we Dm E MUTTER From IFC Use either lacing or cable ties to secure cable subunit flexible tubing and or sheathing Figure 52 1RU Splice Tray Fiber Routing Route pigtails jumpers patch cords between pivoting arcs Pull out or unscrew the adapter plug and insert the cabling connector After connecting
20. Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series User Manual Applys to LCX Series Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series Table of Contents Me WIS SCH aie e MEME 1 Re EE 1 i um H E 1 1 1 2 Capacities Capabilities Suitability sess 1 jERESISI cic 2 T PAAPA Et 2 T2 EC X Eiber EE 2 1 2 1 General Information AE 2 1 2 2 LCX Fiber Splice Panels arrians aiiai adayan EC a edere e 4 1 2 2 1 LCX 1RU Fiber Splice Trays 24 Splice Capability eee eee 4 1 2 2 2 LCX 2RU 3RU amp 4RU Fiber Splice Trays essen 5 1 2 3 LCX Fiber Patch Panels een tnnn enhn nnn nent nnne snnt nnne 8 1 3 Special Function Mocdules AA 10 WA Specifications veresre EU 11 E ER E e EE 11 1 4 2 EDVIFODITIGUIL E 11 TAS eem 11 TAA Cable Compatibili arsonist ea ttr re terae tes Ate ge dace dos 12 1 4 5 Adapter eger T 12 1 4 6 Optical Protections uocem aspe ee epee eles 12 1 4 7 Optical Performance AAA 12 IRE 16 slnlei Te 12 DE Eeee 12 15 RICH Le 13 eelere TE 19 2 1 Interconnecting IFC to Network Elements 19 2 2 Interconnecting Network Elements sees sese ee eee sees sees sese eree ee ereer neee 19 2 3 Cross Connecting Network Elements AAA 20 2 4 Cross Connecting Combinations esses esee nnne nnne enne nnn enn 20 2
21. aped mounting bracket using a threadforming screw and an anti rotation boss The bracket contains two Sets of screw and boss holes so that each arc can be mounted with the arrow shaped keeper flange pointing either up or down Remove the split arc at the top of the applicable corner entry exit Leave the split arc at the bottom in place as shown in the illustration on the right Use the three thread forming Phillips head screws screws with cross recessed heads to attach the arcs to the angle bracket Normally the arrow shaped keeper flange of the top two arcs point down and the bottom one points up For flange clearance the middle and bottom arcs must use a different set of screw and boss holes Use the two Phillips head machine screws along with the flat backing plate to secure this arc assem bly to the panel Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 1 509 926 6000 telect com 27 Standard Split Arcs Leave Bottom Split a Arc in Place r S Figure 33 Installing An Optional Arc Kit Backing Plate Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 3 Mount each panel to rack using four 12 24 thread forming mounting screws supplied two per side Refer to Figure 34 Torque to 35 in Ib 4 29 N m For one of the mounting screws include a ground lug and star washer Use
22. cess to riser network patch cord connections A Applications CATV MTSO Outside plant Central Office Optical distribution cross connect 1 2 LCX Fiber Panels 1 2 1 General Information Telect manufactures LCX Fiber Splice Panels and LCX Fiber Patch Panels of various densities to suit company wide fiber splice patching and routing requirements All LCX Fiber Panels are white or black metal chassis in various sizes 1RU through 4RU accommodating various fiber densities All panels 2RU 4RU come equipped with front and rear metal doors All include cable entry exit points near the panels four corners 2RU through 4RU models vary in density from 24 to 144 fiber terminations All have spring hinged removable front and rear doors as shown in the following illustration Knock out holes at the top and bottom of the panel allow for routing from splice panels to patch panels and between patch panels vertically within the rack Hole pattern and positions are compatible with panels offered by other manufacturers allowing expansion and replacement of those systems using Telect s low cost LCX panels Interconnection and cross connection cabling from above or below enter at the two front corners of each Telect LCX panel via isolation hooks and or radius control arcs installed on site to suit the application and entry exit direction Eight split arcs and fourteen snap in cable rings are standard with each panel Telect also offer
23. connecting Splicing Facility Cable to Network Elements 2 2 Interconnecting Network Elements In Figure 26 fiber from one set of network elements is interconnected to a second set To From NE1s Use rings to help guide Cables and tubes must be secured to tie 2mm 3 mm or and organize strands i ribbon tubing and H cable into smooth neat groups downs using supplied or other restraint GE Sheathed On entering and leaving panel W Il Il dof IW IW df IJ Il daf du Tie Down for Restraint Figure 26 Interconnecting Network Elements in a LCX Fiber Patch Panel Velco Style Retrains are Supplied sl ep qum P R LL LLLI SS From To NE2s Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 19 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 2 3 Cross Connecting Network Elements In a variation of Interconnecting Network Elements NE1s and NE2s are connected to the rear of two LCX Fiber Patch Panels with the fronts reserved for patch cords to cross connect the two Figure 27 shows a stylized version of this application n NET Pigtails O NE2 Pigtails Cj Rear o Element 2
24. d Then Pull Out Drawer Figure 40 Installing Patch Plates amp Special Function Modules in a 1RU Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 31 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series This page intentionally left blank Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 32 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 4 Fiber Installation 4 1 Fiber Installation Overview WARNING Fiber cables transmit invisible infrared light To avoid eye damage or blindness never look directly into fibers or connectors ADVERTENCIA Los cables de fibra transmiten luz laser o infrarroja invisible Para evitar lesiones oculares o ceguera nunca mire directamente a las fibras o conectores AVERTISSMENT Les c bles fibres transmettent un rayon laser ou une lumi re infrarouge invisible Pour viter toute l sion occulaire ou c cit ne regardez jamais directement dans les fibres ou dans les connecteurs Fiber installation involves splicing storage and patching using LCX Splice amp Patch Panels Splicing begins with installation of the IFC at the rear of the LCX Fiber Splice Panel Each stranded or ribbon IFC subunit contains up to 12 fibers and each LCX splice tray handles up to 24 splices two subunits of fiber Pairs or groups of tubes containing stranded or ribbon fiber enter the designated tray at one of the four co
25. d nominal 3 4 in extensions beyond the front rack flange Plan the input output upward downward cable feed layout of each panel and its position in the rack before beginning LCX panel installation If you plan to pass fiber strands cable and or tubing through the knocked out holes in the tops and bottoms of the panels the panels should be mounted in contiguous vertical rack spaces 3 1 2 Tools amp Equipment No special tools required 3 1 3 Inspection Please read and understand all instructions before starting installation If you have questions contact Telect Technical Support at support telect com or call 1 509 926 6000 When you receive the equipment carefully unpack it and compare it to the packaging list Please report any defective or missing parts to Telect at support telect com or call 1 509 926 6000 Telect is not liable for transit damaged If the product is damaged please report it to the carrier and contact Telect Quality Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 25 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 3 2 Panel Installation Procedure All Except 1RU Prepare mount and insert modules and cable management rings in all panels in a rack before cabling any panels in the rack 1 If applicable if you plan to pass fiber strands cables and or tubing through the 1 in 38 1 mm diameter holes in the tops and bottoms of panels see the
26. dditional 83 in 2110 mm and then trim excess IFC Before clamping IFC to panel strip away sheathing from this last 83 in of IFC to expose subunits For stranded cable strip away leading 24 in 610 mm of tubing to expose 900 um fiber Assemble cable clamp as shown in Figure 43 IFC various layers or leaves of bushing between the cable __ Breakout Point and clamp D The bushing kit contains a cylinder of bushing leaves as shown on the right Measure the diameter of the IFC and then remove and discard that much from the inte Q Q i i rior of the cylinder The remaining bushing halves are used between the clamp halves and the IFC as shown in Figure 43 ToT REAR VIEW Solid Core Discard 83 in 2110 mm of Breakout for Subunit Storage amp Splicing Figure 41 IFC Breakout Length 2RU through 4RU Figure 42 IFC Clamp Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 34 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series Clamp Half Bushing Clamp Plate Attach clamp plate to lower two holes in IFC 144 Strands in 12 Subunits Hook and loop strap inserted through tie down to hold subunits to floor of panel Cable clamps can b
27. dules Empty LCX Fiber Patch Panels can be configured on site with adapter packs and special function modules Telect offers a full line of standard size Wavelength Division Multiplexing WDM modules and splitter modules that can be used in place of adapter packs Some special function Telect modules are illustrated below Call Telect at 1 509 926 6000 See Telect com for detailed information Figure 19 WDM amp Splitter Modules Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 10 Telect 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 1 4 Specifications 1 4 1 Overall Dimensions Dimensions See the drawings Figure 20 through 24 following these specifications for access and fit Patch Chassis Weight without adapters patch plates or cabling Patch Assemblies Weight Ib Weight kg 1RU 5 0 2 27 2RU 6 0 2 72 3RU 7 0 3 18 4RU 8 0 3 63 Splice Chassis Weight without cabling or trays except as noted Splice Assemblies Weight kg Weight Ib 1RU with one splice tray 5 0 2 27 2RU with one splice tray 6 0 2 72 3RU 7 0 3 18 4RU 8 0 3 63 2RU 3RU amp 4RU Splice Tray Weight without cabling 1RU Chassis and Tray Material amp Finish 0 060 cold rolled steel Finish is either powder coat white or black 2RU 3RU amp 4RU Chassis and Tray Material amp Finish Cold rolled 0 080 aluminium fo
28. e 13 Optional Cable Clamp Fits All Sizes of IFC 1 2 3 LCX Fiber Patch Panels LCX Fiber Patch Panels come in six termination capacities and can be loaded with various patch plates Refer to Figures 14 17 In addition to patch panels with or without installed patch plates Telect offers a special factory configured 4RU patch panel with 144 discrete SC UPC adapters All panels can accommodate SC UPC SC APC FC UPC FC APC LC UPC or ST UPC patch plates Patch plates simply snap into the chassis bulkhead SC UPC SC APC FC UPC FC APC and ST UPC are available in patch plates with 6 or 8 adapters LC UPC is available in patch plates with 12 adapters All adapters include dust covers Like the chassis most patch plates are available in white or black Refer to Figure 18 Figure 14 LCX Patch Panel 1RU 12 Termination Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 8 1 509 926 6000 telect com lelect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series Lee L T IL j E iech s T TES Sisi gie Figure 17 LCX Patch Panel 4RU 72 96 or 144 Termination Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 9 1 509 926 6000 telect com lelect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 6 Adapter Patch Plate SC FC ST 8 Adapter Patch Plate SC FC ST 12 Adapter Patch Plate LC Only Figure 18 Patch Plates 1 3 Special Function Mo
29. e piggy backed to allow more than one IFC at each panel entrance Piggy backing also provides cable clearance to lower LCX Splice Panels The clamps can also be secured to LCX Patch Panels Figure 43 Installing IFC for Splicing 6 For unprotected ribbon fiber place 60 in 1 m of flex tubing over exposed ribbon The end of the flex tubing should be pushed back to the IFC clamp 7 Select pairs or groups of tubing for each tray Tape or tie these together and allow tubes to hang out the front of the panel for splicing 8 As shown in Figure 43 place tubes in plastic ring at panel entrance and then use supplied cable ties or other restraint to tie down tubes to floor of panel Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 35 1 509 926 6000 telect com ec Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 4 2 1 2 Installing amp Routing Network Element Fiber Network element fiber cable enters the panel at either the rear corner opposite the IFC or one of the front corners 1 Route cable to a corner entrance of the LCX Fiber Splice Panel If network element fiber is gathered in IFC use a cable clamp at a rear corner just as you would for IFC from a splice vault If using discrete fiber cables at a front corner entrance use a cable management system such as illustrated below Network element leads can be routed from the bottom up or top down at either a rear or front corner of the splice panel
30. ensions are in in mm 0 12 2 9 r f 9 O 1 64 41 6 o o 1 73 44 0 p d REAR VIEW ROTATED i 0 06 1 41 11 00 279 4 i 1 50 38 1 T L E 3 55 90 2 a 0 30 7 6 E e B ovo TOP VIEW 23 04 585 3 22 35 567 8 19 04 483 7 18 36 466 3 i 1 25 31 7 pea UI an as i Lo Lal 15 06 382 4 FRONT VIEW Figure 20 1RU LCX Chassis Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 13 1 509 926 6000 telect com Y 1 00 25 4 Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series NOTE Dimensions are in in mm 0 10 2 5 S L L
31. l repair or replace defective products within the limits of the warranty See Repacking for Shipment in this section NOTE Call a Customer Service Representative for a Return Material Authorization RMA before returning any equipment 5 4 Out of Warranty Service The procedure for out of warranty service is the same as for in warranty service however Telect charges a processing fee You must submit a Purchase Order along with a Return Material Authorization RMA before returning equipment Call Telect for assistance in acquiring these forms The processing fee guarantees a repair estimate and is credited against actual material and labor costs Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 43 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 5 5 Repacking for Shipment 1 Tag the equipment showing owner s name address and telephone number together with a detailed description of the problem 2 Use the original shipping container if possible If you do not have it package the equipment in a way to prevent shipping damage Include the RMA inside the container and legibly print the RMA number on the outside of the package near the shipping address 3 Insure the package NOTE Telect is not liable for shipping damage 5 6 High Insertion Loss and the Importance of Cleaning Connectors amp Adapters The major causes for poor performance high insertion loss are 1 attenua
32. nd splitter modules can be used in LCX panels Figure 29 shows one way a 48 fiber IFC is spliced and then interconnected via splitters WDMs to network elements Notice that three 3RU LCX Configurable Panels with dual 1 to 3 splitters or dual WDMs are required for split ting de multiplexing the 48 incoming fiber signals Dedicated LCX Patch Panels can be used to interconnect cross connect the split de multiplexed signals with the network elements In such case Splitting 48 signals three ways requires a 4RU LCX Patch Panel with 144 adapters De multiplexing 48 signals into two wavelengths requires a 4RU LCX Patch Panel with 96 adapters Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 22 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series A single factory configured 4RU Fiber Patch Panel can be used for centralized patching of outputs from the splitters ge en oil gi p 144 Fiber 4RU LCX Patch Panel Three 3RU LCX Configurable Patch Panels with eight 1 to 3 dual splitters can be used to terminate spliced strands from a single 48 fiber LCX Fiber Splice Panel To 144 NEs DUT 3 TM mnmummmmumummuumuuumumuumm HI e ay s LP One of Three 3RU LCX Configurable Patch Panels MT Lis 48 Fiber IFC 48 Fiber 3RU LCX Fiber Splice Panel Figure 29 Interconnecting
33. om Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series To NEs Sheathed Cable or Patch Cords a lt D jA Co OU A H Use flex tubing or other Oo Flexible edge protectors sheathing wherever possible H installed around access m to protect unsheathed fiber E hole edges of 3RU and strands and ribbon LC 4RU combo L S a Dimples with bolt hole Holes allow panels to be bolted together and handled We Tie Downs Use Velcro style strips Leave fire abatement knockouts in as a unit supplied or other restraint place at the top of the top most LCX wherever cable or tubing enters panel and at the bottom of the or exits panels or trays Never lower most panel restrain unprotected fiber individual strands or ribbon always place strands or ribbon in protective tubing before restraining Combination LCX panels patch panel on top splice panel on bottom are bolted together at the factory Combination 3RU and 4RU panels are bolted top to bottom as shown here Combination 1RU panels are bolted together by a special rack bracket Figure 28 Cross Connecting IFC to Network Elements Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 21 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 2 5 Interconnecting amp Cross Connecting Along with Special Function Modules Wavelength Division Multiplexing WDM a
34. one ground lug with 14 AWG stranded wire per chassis Figure 34 Mounting LCX Panel to Rack NOTE Each shelf of an LCX Fiber Splice Patch Combination Panel must be grounded separately 4 Install adapter packs and or special function modules in configurable LCX Fiber Patch Panels Figure 35 shows a 6 adapter pack being installed in a 4RU LCX Fiber Configurable Patch Panel Push in quick connect plungers at both ends of faceplate to lock pack or module in bulkhead e T gt COUTE Plunger at Top amp Bottom of Patch Plates Figure 35 Installing Adapter Pack amp Special Function Modules Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 28 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 5 Place a plastic cabling ring at each of the four corners of the chassis as shown in Figures 36 and 37 Rings can be added and moved around later during cabling The rings not only serve as corrals for fiber cable but also as guideposts Cables can be inserted in the split rings or routed around the rings Plastic Cabling Rings Figure 36 Inserting Cabling Rings REAR C Cable Tie Down Positions one at each entrance exit C Plastic Cabling Ring Positions 14
35. r Figure 47 Installing Interconnects or Cross Connects in an LCX Fiber Patch Panel Network Element Jumpers Interconnect or Patch Cords Cross Connect 4 3 Fiber Installation Procedures 1RU 4 3 1 Splicing 1RU The paragraphs that follow contain installation and routing procedures required for splicing IFC to network elements in a 1RU LCX Splice Panel 4 3 1 1 Installing amp Routing IFC Fiber An optional cable clamp is required for installing IFC to an LCX Fiber Splice Panel See Accessories Section 6 1 Route IFC to a rear corner entrance of the LCX Fiber Splice Panel as shown in Figure 48 IFC can be routed from the bottom up or top down at either rear corner of the splice panel Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 38 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series Breakout Point 2 in 50 mm Minimum 70 in 1778 mm of Breakout for Subunit Storage amp Splicing Figure 48 IFC Breakout Length 1RU 2 From a point approximately 2 in 50 mm just above or below the panel measure out an additional 70 in 1778 mm and then trim excess IFC Before clamping IFC to the rack strip away sheathing from this last 70 in of IFC to expose subunits Assemble cable clamp as shown in Figure 43 For unprotected ribbon fiber place all of exposed ribbon in flex tubing The end of the flex tubing should be pu
36. r all but bottom Bottom is 060 coldrolled steel Finish is either powder coat white or black Black Tray Components 94 VO PC ABS black plastic Splice Cover Transparent polycarbonate 1 4 2 Environment Ambient Temperature 5 C to 55 C 23 F to 131 F Relative Humidity 0 to 90 and noncondensing 1 4 3 Mounting 19 in or 23 in with ETSI EIA or WECO spacing Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 11 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 1 4 4 Cable Compatibility 250 um OSP 900 um IFC 1 75 mm 2 mm and 3 mm patch cords and jumpers Simplex or Duplex 1 4 5 Adapter Choices SC UPC and APC in 6 and 8 position patch plates FC UPC and APC in 6 and 8 position patch plates LC UPC in 12 position patch plates only ST UPC in 6 and 8 position patch plates only 1 4 6 Optical Protections Bend Radius gt 30 mm throughout for all cable routing Eye Protection All adapters have factory installed dust covers 1 4 7 Optical Performance LCX will not influence signal timing or jitter 1 4 8 Compliance NEBS ETSI Zone 4 seismic reliability 1 4 9 Certification UL 60950 CE EN 60950 Bellcore GR 63 CORE Bellcore GR 1089 CORE ETSI EN 300 019 2 1 2 3 Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 12 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 1 5 Drawings NOTE Dim
37. r of all LC X IFC Subunits from Splice Vault o o o 70 in 1778 mm from Panel Entrance for Cable Storage amp Splicing o Fiber Panels Duct shown with cover removed Figure 50 Cable Routing 2 Measure off an additional 70 in 1778 mm and then trim off excess cable 4 3 1 3 Splicing 1 Locate splicing unit within about 5 ft 1 m of panel 2 Remove splice cover from tray as shown in Figures 51 and 52 3 Strip 6 in 150 mm of sheathing from ends of all subunits and cables 4 Use cable ties or other restraint to secure pairs of tubes to floor of tray as indicated in the illustrations The splice holder used for each set of 12 splices is the holder located furthest from the end of the tube at its tie down point Trim excess strand to match the selected holder slot make the splice and then place in holder Re attach splice cover when finished splicing tray Fill out tray label and affix to front of tray ONO Dm Place tray in panel as you do coil tubes to fit around the central set of 6 arcs in the tray Do not coil the last 8 in 200 mm of tubings around the arcs These uncoiled lengths of tubing will serve as a service loop allowing the splice trays to be extended or servicing Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 40 1 509 926 6000 telect com lelect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical
38. rners with one of the other corners reserved for corresponding fibers originating from network elements For 1RU splice trays the tubes from the IFC or cables from the network elements are wound twice around a set of arcs and then tied down to the floor of the tray All fiber storage is on the tray For 2RU 3RU and 4RU splice trays the IFC and cables originating from the network elements are tied down near the front of the splice tray The unprotected strands or ribbon from the tied down tubes and cables are wound several times around the two spools on the tray One of the spools is for the strands or ribbon from the IFC and the other for the network element leads The bottom of 2RU 3RU and 4RU LCX Fiber Splice Panels is used for storing coils of excess tubes and cables The loose ribbon or strands are then spliced interconnected with the resulting splices placed in one of two 12 place splice holders on the tray LCX Fiber Patch Panels can be used to either interconnect or cross connect network elements The panels are typically used to interconnect IFC splices from the LCX Fiber Splice Panel to network elements to interconnect one system of network elements to another as in a demarcation or to cross connect network elements within the same system In all cases pigtails connected leads from the splice panel or jumpers from the network elements are connected to adapters on one side of the patch panel s bulkhead Corresponding adapte
39. rs White Only 055 0000 9000 IFC Clamp Kit clamp bushing hardware For all IFCs up to 144 fibers KIT CLMP For IFCs with 12 or 24 fibers 027 1000 1001 Heat Shrink Fusion Splice Cassette 24 Position Splice Tray for 2RU Through 4RU LCX LCX S HSF Splice Sleeves Package of 12 Sleeve for splice trays KIT SLEEVES Bonding Kit GND Kit for Armored OSP Cable KIT BOND Entry Exit Cable Management Arc Kit2 KIT CMARC Hook Kit 4RU Front White KIT CMHOOK Black KIT CMHOOK BLK 4RU Rear White KIT CMRHOOK Black KIT CMRHOOK BLK 3RU Front White KIT CMHOOKSRU Black KIT CMHOOKSRU BLK 3RU Rear White KIT CMRHOOKSRU Black KIT CMRHOOKSRUBLK Optical Patch Cords Splitter amp WDM Modules seetelect com Multifiber Indoor Cable MIC 1 Kit contains hardware for OSP armored cable from 0 5 in 12 7 mm to 0 5 in 40 64 mm Kit also contains an 11 in 280 mm 6AWG ground wire assembly with single hole lugs for 10 studs on both ends 2 Kit contains three arcs mounting plates and hardware for each of two panel entries exits Fits front or rear corners of 3 and 4RU LCX panels Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 45 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect
40. rs on the other side of the bulkhead are used for interconnecting or cross connecting complementary network element pigtails jumpers or patch cords Pigtails jumpers patch cords can enter the LCX Fiber Patch Panel at any of the four corners Plastic rings or arcs guide the pigtails jumpers cords to the designated adapter Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 33 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 4 2 Fiber Installation Procedures All Except 1RU 4 2 1 Splicing All Except 1RU The paragraphs that follow contain installation and routing procedures required for splicing IFC to network elements in 2RU 3RU and 4RU LCX Splice Panels 4 2 1 1 Installing amp Routing IFC Fiber An optional cable clamp is required for installing IFC to an LCX Fiber Splice Panel See Accessories Section 6 T a Fe NM An IFC clamp consists of clamp halves that fit around the IFC Various sizes of IFC are accommodated using Route IFC to a rear corner entrance of the LCX Fiber Splice Panel as shown in Figure 41 IFC can be routed from the bottom up or top down at either rear corner of the splice panel NOTE Coiling routing and storage of fiber from IFC and network elements work best if the IFC and network element leads exit enter the splice panel at either the same side of the panel IFC at the rear and network fiber at the front or at the two rear corners Measure an a
41. s two optional kits to satisfy cable management practices requiring multiple arcs or guide posts to separate and isolate groups of fiber cables Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 2 1 509 926 6000 telect com lelect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series Figure 2 LCX Fiber Panels Common Physical Features of 2RU Through 4RU Panels 1RU models have densities up to 24 fiber terminations Instead of front and rear doors 1RUs have a removable sliding drawer that can be extended at the front or rear of the chassis to maximize access to fiber connections Pivoting arcs at corner entries and exits provide cable management Entry and exit positions are compatible with entries and exits of other Telect LCX panels and those of other manufacture Brackets 2 for Either 19 in or 23 in Rack Twist Latch Double Hung Drawer Pulls Out from Front or Rear Pivoting Arcs 8 Maintain Bend Radius Figure 3 LCX 1RU Fiber Panel Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 3 Telect 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 1 2 2 LCX Fiber Splice Panels Telect offers four sizes of LCX Fiber Splice Panels 1RU through 4RU to accommodate up to 144 splices Each removable splice tray holds up to 24 splices along with 1 2 m of fiber cable storage For a 1RU splice tray all fiber subunit cable and strands is stored on the tray
42. shed back to the IFC clamp 6 Remove the tray and allow the tubing to hang out front of panel 24 F iber IFC 8 Network Cable I Leave sufficient S Cable Clamp slack to allow drawer to open Q Figure 48 IFC Breakout Length 1RU Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 39 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 4 3 1 2 Installing amp Routing Network Element Fiber Network element fiber cable enters the panel at either the rear corner opposite the IFC or one of the front corners 1 Route cable to a corner entrance of the LCX Fiber Splice Panel If network element leads are gathered in IFC use a cable clamp at a rear corner just as you would for IFC from a splice vault If using discrete fiber cables at a front corner entrance use a cable management system as illustrated in Figure 50 Network element leads can be routed from the bottom up or top down at either a rear or front corner of the splice panel o 9 amp GE B Network Element EM Pigtails WaveTrax Cable Management System Vertical Duct or CableLinks can be used to route cable to panel entrance at front or rear corne
43. sss sees eee ee eee 28 Figure 36 Inserting Cabling Rings Au 29 Figure 37 Cable Restraint Layout Top View of Chassis Boom see eee ee e 29 Figure 38 Mounting 1RU LCX Panel to Pack 30 Figure 39 Mounting 1RU LCX Combo Panels to Rack 30 Figure 40 Installing Patch Plates A Special Function Modules in a 1RU 31 Figure 41 IFC Breakout Length 2RU through AU 34 Figure 42 IFC Oamp E 34 Figure 43 Installing IFC for Gpcing AA 35 Figure 44 Cable Placement and Gecurimg eene 36 Figure 45 Splice Tray Right Corner View sse sees ee eee eee eee eee enne 37 Figure 46 Splice Tray Fiber Routing erinnerte trente citet tb creed 37 Figure 47 Installing Interconnects or Cross Connects in an LCX Fiber Patch Panel 38 Figure 48 IFC Breakout Length OPU eene entente 39 Figure 49 IFC Breakout Length OPU sse sees ener eee 39 Figure ee sl Ta E 40 Figure 51 1RU Splice Tray Right Corner Tray 41 Figure 52 1RU Splice Tray Fiber Routing 41 Figure 53 Cleaning the Adapter sees 44 Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO iv 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 1 Description 1 1 Overview Telect s LCX Patch Splice Panel Systems provide inter connectivity and cross connectivity of riser plenum and network element fiber cabling Panels provide a central location for patching splicing testing trouble shooting
44. tion due to too sharp or too many close radius bends in the fiber cable 2 loose connections and 3 dirty connectors or adapters If you experience insertion loss greater than 25 dB check for sharp bends and loose connections Clean all polished ferrules on pigtail and both ends of the patch cord or jumper Though Telect includes dust caps with all adapters and connectors it isn t always possible to ensure that fiber ferrules stay clean If you need to clean connectors and adapters Telect recommends a commercially available system or solution Special formulation for cleaning fiber faces allows the commercial solvent to stay liquid long enough to dissolve impurities quickly and thoroughly yet evaporate quickly after wiping dry Always allow the fer rules to air dry thoroughly before reconnecting You may use canned air to clean away debris initially but don t use an aerosol after cleaning polished surfaces Most aerosols contain contaminants If a commercial solution isn t available you may use reagent grade ethyl alcohol nominally USP gt 99 available at pharmacies Remove both connectors from the adapter 1 Blow compressed gas through the adapter 2 Moisten a lint free wipe with the ethyl alcohol 3 Wipe completely around the ferrule of the connector twice Repeat with a dry wipe 4 Moisten the center area of a third wipe and pass the face of the ferrule from the moistened area outward toward the dry area Do this twice
45. tyle Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series Splice Cover Tie Down Locations m for Incoming Outgoing Cable Use either lacing or cable ties to secure cable subunit flexible tubing and or sheathing Figure 11 Splice Tray Right Corner View Pigtail from NE is wound around Stranded fiber from IFC is wound the other spool around one of the spools ee Es E amp N From IFC Tie Down Locations for Cable Ties To Network Elements Strands are always routed clockwise on the left spool and counter clockwise on the right spool Figure 12 Splice Tray Fiber Routing IFC stranded cable from the splice vault is secured at either rear corner of the LCX Splice Panel by an optional cable clamp A single clamp fits all sizes of IFC riser and plenum cable Figure 13 on the following page shows a clamp holding a 96 strand IFC cable installed at the left rear corner of an LCX Splice Panel Cable rings in the rear portion of the panel lead the IFC tubes to one of the front corners of the splice trays The interconnection cables enter the tray at the other front corner of the 2RU 3RU 4RU splice tray Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 7 Telect 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 96 Fiber IFC ENT WV Af g N A 7 A 6 AN N E p n DIR Fa KIT CMRHOOK A Figur
46. und around other spool Stranded fiber from IFC is wound around one of the spools From IFC Tie Down Locations for Cable Ties etwork Elements Strands are always routed clockwise on the left spool and counter clockwise on the right spool Figure 46 Splice Tray Fiber Routing Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 37 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 4 2 2 Patching All Except 1RU NOTE If network element jumpers are routed in IFC cable use the same type of cable clamp attached in the same way as shown in Figure 43 To install pigtails jumpers or patch cords 1 Route pigtails jumpers or patch cords through a plastic ring located at the panel entrance Refer to Figure 47 2 Inthe panel s front compartment use additional plastic rings to sort and route pigtails jumpers or cords from the tie down to the adapter Pull out or unscrew the adapter plug and insert the pigtail jumper or patch cord connector After cabling use cable ties or other restraints to tie down the pigtails jumpers cords to the floor of the panel Fill out designation cards located in holders on the inside of front and rear doors oa PF w If applicable store excess cabling on an appropriate interbay storage frame Hook amp Loop Straps Cable Ties or other restrainsts es Network Element Jumpe
47. use hook and loop straps cable ties or other restraints to tie down pigtails jumpers cords to 41 Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series This page intentionally left blank Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 5 AO 42 1 509 926 6000 telect com Telect Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels Fiber LCX Series 5 Service 5 1 Owner Maintenance Telect s LCX Fiber Panels do not require any preveurive maintenance If equipment is not working properly contact technical support and be advised of the following warning and alert P N WARNING WARNING Fiber cables transmit laser or invisible infrared light To avoid eye damage or blindness never look directly into fibers or connections ADVERTENCIA Los cables de fibra transmiten luz l ser o infrarroja invisible Para evitar lesiones oculares o ceguera nunca mire directamente a las fibras o conectores AVERTISSMENT Les c bles fibres transmettent un rayon laser ou une lumi re infrarouge invisible Pour viter toute l sion occulaire ou c cit ne regardez jamais directement dans les fibres ou dans les connecteurs C ALERT ALERT This product must be installed and maintained by qualified technicians 5 2 Technical Support By e mail support telect com By phone 1 509 926 6000 5 3 In Warranty Service Contact your Telect equipment distributor or call a Telect Customer Service Representative 1 509 926 6000 Telect wil
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