LGX Compatible (LSX) Connector Module User Manual)
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1. QIN MODULE 48 0 IN 121 9CM 0 0 IN 6 0 IN 0 0 CM 15 2 CM FANOUT LENGTHS 7 IN MODULE 35 0 IN 88 9 CM 9 IN MODULE 37 0 IN 94 0 20N 0 0 IN 6 0 IN 0 0 CM 15 2 CM 5 1 CM FCoE i j E E o C i 17605 A SUBUNIT HEATSHRINK CLAMP DESIGNATION 7 amp 0IN 15 2CM LABEL CONNECTORS Figure 10 Recommended Breakout Dimensions for Stranded Cable IFC Shown CLAMP POSITIONS 7 IN MODULE 48 0 IN 121 9 CM 9 IN MODULE 50 0 IN 127 0 BREAKOUT LENGTHS 0 0 IN 6 0 IN 0 0 15 2 CM 7 IN MODULE 46 0 IN 116 8 CM 9 IN MODULE 48 0 IN 121 9 CM 40 0 IN 6 0 IN 0 0 CM 15 2 CM FANOUT LENGTHS 7 IN MODULE 36 5 IN 92 7 CM 9 IN MODULE 38 5 IN 97 8 CM 0 0 IN 6 0 IN 0 0 CM 15 2 TUBING LENGTH e a 6 5 IN 0 5 IN 16 5 CM 1 3 CM 4 O DE a 0 SUBUNIT DESIGNATION LABEL CLAMP 17543 A CONNECTORS Figure 11 Recommended Breakout Dimensions for 72 96 or 144 Fiber IFC Ribbon Cable Page 12 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 CABLE INSTALL PROTECTIVE TUBES ON RIBBON FANOUT CHIP INDIVIDUAL TUBE BREAKOUT LENGTHS 17507 A 7 IN MODULE 46 5 IN 118 1 CM 9 IN MODULE 48 5 IN 123 2 CM NOUT LENGTHS 216 POS MODULE 50 0 IN 127 0CM 7 IN MODULE 36 5 IN 922. f ORIGINATING TERMINATION LOCATIONS Ress ela d4 DESTINATION TERMINATION LOCATIONS oy 17541 A Figure 26 Routing Patch Cords in the Upper Raceway Top to Bottom Page 29 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 6 3 Mounting 144 Position Modules Adjacent to 72 or 96 Position Modules Lucent LGX fiber distribution frames with a depth of 12 inches 30 1 cm are typically used to mount LSX 72 position or 96 position connector modules When mounting 144 position connector modules Lucent LGX fiber distribution frames with a depth of 15 inches 38 1 cm are recommended to accommodate the greater cable density If a 15 inch deep LGX frame is not available use a rear duct extension kit Lucent catalog FEX1A FB or equivalent to extend backward the rear doors of the frame The new 15 inch deep frame will line up with any existing 12 inch deep frame as shown in Figure 27 In addition the relative mounting locations for Lucent JR4A 1 and JR4C 1 retainer caps on the front of adjacent bays containing LSX modules of different heights will be skewed horizontally as shown in Figure 28 The degree of retainer misalignm
3. STANDOFF 2 RUBBER GROMMET CABLE CLAMP BRACKET MOUNTING HOLES 2 FOR OVERHEAD CABLE ENTRY CABLE CLAMP BRACKET MOUNTING HOLES 2 FOR UNDER FLOOR CABLE ENTRY STANDOFF SCREW 2 12 24X SCREW 2 CLAMP 17512 A MOUNT PLATE CABLE CLAMP BRACKET OVERHEAD CABLE POSITION Figure 13 Cable Clamp Components 7 Inch Module Page 14 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 STANDOFF YOKE 2 MOUNTING HOLE 4 RUBBER STANDOFF 2 GROMMET CABLE CLAMP CABLE CLAMP BRACKET COVER MOUNTING HOLES 2 FOR UNDER FLOOR CABLE ENTRY CABLE CLAMP BRACKET MOUNTING HOLES 2 FOR OVERHEAD CABLE ENTRY CLAMP MOUNT PLATE STANDOFF SCREW 2 12 24X SCREW 2 CABLE CLAMP BRACKET OVERHEAD CABLE POSITION 17513 A Figure 14 Cable Clamp Components 9 Inch Module 3 Two rubber yokes and either three or four grommets depending on the kit are provided with the cable clamp kit for securing the cable to the module Select a grommet that when placed around the cable as shown in Figure 15 results in a gap of approximately zero to 0 030 inches 8 mm as shown GROMMET CABLE pe GAP 0 0 30 IN 0 8 MM 1440 A Figure 15 Grommet Selection Page 15 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 4 Stack the cable clamp components as s
4. 22 Nn Nn Ne las MOUNTING BRACKET PATCH CORD GUIDE 0 0 REMOVABLE RADIUS FRONT COVER PATCH CORD LIMITERS DESIGNATION CARD 17509 A Figure 2 Main External Features of 9 Inch 144 Position LSX Connector Module The main features are similar for each chassis type shown They are as follows going from top left clockwise in Figure 1 and Figure 2 LGX Compatible Chassis is of solid metal construction and painted white The 72 position and 96 position LSX connector modules have a rack height of 7 inches 17 8 cm and a maximum of nine of these modules can be installed in the LGX frame The 144 position connector module has a rack height of 9 inches 22 9 cm and a maximum of seven of these modules can be installed in the LGX frame The 216 position connector module has a rack height of 10 inches 25 4 cm and a maximum of six modules can be installed in the LGX frame e Bulkhead holds the pass through adapters connectors that provide the physical interface between cables and patch cords Connector Pack 6 pack 72 position LSX 8 pack 96 position LSX 12 pack 144 position LSX or 18 pack 216 position LSX mounts in the bulkhead providing one column of adapter connectors Individual connector packs are easily installed or replaced All standard connector types are available including FC SC FC ST LX 5 etc 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002
5. Patch Cord Guides provide cable management in routing patch cords from connectors to each side Removable Front Cover provides unimpeded access to connectors for installation of patch cords Patch Cord Designation Card is used to record patch cord usage Removable Radius Limiters maintain proper bend radius protection for the fibers Mounting Brackets may be oriented to accommodate either 19 inch or 23 inch rack mount The LSX connector module may be ordered loaded with connector packs only or loaded with both connector packs and pre terminated factory installed cable While not recommended field installed connectors can be accommodated Value Added Modules VAMs are also available for the LSX module providing functions such as multiplexing splitting and variable attenuation of optical signals Figure 3 shows a rear view of the 72 position connector module As shown the module has cable guides for routing cable subunits to the rear connectors The module also has a rear cable designation card on the inside of the rear cover Figure 3 LSX Connector Module Rear View Page 5 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 Figure 4 shows an example of a stacked configuration of three 7 inch 72 position modules providing 216 termination positions Other stack configurations 2 x 72 for 144 positions 3 x 144 for 432 positions are similar in design Figure 5 shows the 10 inch
6. Figure 7 Dimensions for 10 Inch Module 3 UNPACKING THE PRODUCT l damaged the contents of the container Inspect the exterior of the shipping container for evidence of rough handling that may have 2 Unpack the module and accessories and check for possible damage Page 9 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 3 If damage is detected or if parts are missing file a claim with the commercial carrier and then notify ADC Customer Service Save damaged carton for inspection by the carrier 4 Savethe shipping container for use if equipment requires shipment at a future date 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 Installing the Connector Module The LSX connector module is designed to be installed from the front side of the rack To install the connector module use the following procedure 1 Determine the mounting location and rack width For a 19 inch rack remove the two mounting brackets and re install them using the 19 inch orientation refer to Figure 6 for 7 and 9 inch modules or Figure 7 for the 10 inch module For a 23 inch rack install the chassis with the mounting brackets positioned as shipped 2 Secure the mounting brackets to the rack front flange using six 12 24 mounting screws as shown in Figure 8 Note If LGX jumper retainers are being used remove them and reinstall them with the chassis as shown in Figure 8 The jumper retainers are not an ADC product RACK FRONT FLANGE
7. LGX JUMPER RETAINER NOT PROVIDED BY ADC MOUNTING BRACKET LGX JUMPER RETAINER NOT PROVIDED BY ADC 17510 A 12 24X SCREW 6 Figure 8 Installing the Connector Module 23 Inch Rack Shown Page 10 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 4 2 Installing a VAM If installing a Value Added Module VAM in the connector module install it from the front side To install a VAM place it in the correct position with respect to the mounting holes and then press in the plunger expanders Refer to Figure 9 MOUNTING HOLE PLUNGER EXPANDER 17544 A MODULE Figure 9 Installing a VAM 4 3 Breaking Out a Cable If the module was shipped without a pre terminated cable stub the cable must be broken out corresponding to specified dimensions For stranded cable refer to Figure 10 Note Figure 10 depicts an IFC cable For OSP cable use the same dimensions as shown for the IFC cable A blocking kit is also recommended The blocking kit is not shown For IFC ribbon cable with 72 96 or 144 fibers refer to Figure 11 For IFC ribbon cable with 216 fibers refer to Figure 12 For OSP ribbon cable refer to Figure 12 Page 11 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 BREAKOUT LENGTHS 7 IN MODULE 46 0 IN 116 8 CM
8. Note Use the lower trough as the main raceway between non adjacent bays Route the patch cord through the upper raceway for one bay length only 5 Insert the patch cords in the lower raceway between the origin and destination bays Adjust the slack loops in the vertical troughs to prevent buildup within the raceway JUMPER VERTICAL VERTICAL SUPPORT VERTICAL RETAINERS TROUGHS TROUGHS BRACKETS TROUGHS UPPER RACEWAYS VERTICAL TROUGH LOCATIONS ORIGINATING TERMINATION DESTINATION TERMINATION LOCATIONS H H H Figure 24 Routing Patch Cords Starting in the Lower Raceway Bottom to Top 17540 A Page 27 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 6 2 5 Routing Patch Cords Starting in the Upper Raceway To cross connect starting in the upper raceway use the following procedure Refer to Figure 25 and Figure 26 1 Terminate one end of each patch cord on the originating module and bay and then route the patch cord left or right to the nearest vertical trough 2 Route the end of the patch cord terminated in step 1 up the l
9. 5 Adjust the slack length at both ends of the patch cord to about equal length and dress the excess length within the jumper retainers VERTICAL UPPER VERTICAL VERTICAL UPPER VERTICAL TROUGH RACEWAY TROUGH TROUGH RACEWAY TROUGH JUMPER RETAINERS OPPOSITE SIDE SAME SIDE MOSER TERMINATIONS TERMINATIONS Figure 21 Cross Connecting Within a Stand Alone Bay Page 23 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 6 2 2 Cross Connecting Between Adjacent Bays Most cross connection routing between adjacent racks should be done with 6 meter 19 8 ft patch cords Shorter 4 meter 13 2 ft patch cords can be used when both ends are terminated in the top left of the frame To cross connect between adjacent bays shown in Figure 22 use the following procedure Note Three patch cord examples A B and C are shown VERTICAL UPPER VERTICAL UPPER VERTICAL TROUGH RACEWAY TROUGHS RACEWAY TROUGH JUMPER SUPPORT BRACKET JUMPER RETAINERS 17537 A Figure 22 Routing Patch Cords
10. alone bay adjacent bays and non adjacent bays 6 2 1 Cross Connecting Within a Stand Alone Cross connecting within a stand alone bay shown in Figure 21 may be required when facility and equipment terminations are intermixed Most cross connection routing within a stand alone bay should be done with 5 meter 16 5 ft patch cords Shorter 3 meter 9 9 ft patch cords can be used when both ends are terminated in the top half of the bay Use the following procedure to route patch cords on a stand alone bay Note Three patch cord examples A B and C are shown 1 Loop the patch cord across the upper raceway 2 Route the right side of the patch cord down through the right vertical trough to the LSX module where the right side of the patch cord will be terminated 3 Route the left side of the patch cord down through the left vertical trough to the LSX module where the left side of the patch cord will be terminated 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 4 Route the ends of the patch cords inward from the vertical troughs to the respective points of termination Connect the two ends of the patch cord at the desired adapters Note On same side terminations one end of the patch cord will extend across the midline of the bay as shown in Figure 21 for patch cords B and C On opposite side terminations patch cord A the patch cord will not extend across the midline of the bay
11. 216 position module 17520 Figure 4 Stacked Configuration of Three 7 Inch 72 Position LSX Connector Modules Page 6 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 ELENA 17423 A Figure 5 10 Inch High 216 Position LSX Connector Module 2 DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 lists specifications Figure 6 shows dimensions for the 7 and 9 inch modules Figure 7 shows dimensions for the 10 inch module Table 1 LSX Connector Module Specifications ITEM DESCRIPTION 72 and 96 position chassis 7 inches 17 8 cm 144 position chassis 9 inches 22 86 cm 216 position chassis 10 inch 25 40 cm 144 position double stack 14 inches 35 56 cm 216 position triple stack 21 inches 53 34 cm 432 position triple stack 27 inches 68 58 cm 1684 inches 423 em ILI inches Q7 em Page 7 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 Table 1 LSX Connector Module Specifications continued ITEM DESCRIPTION Rack Mount Mounting bracket accommodates either 19 inch or 23 inch 10 inch chassis can be mounted with 4 inch or 5 inch recess Weight unloaded 72 position LSX 9 pounds 4 1 kg 96 position LSX 10 pounds 4 5 kg 144 position LSX 13 pounds 5 9 kg 216 position LSX 13 pounds 5 9 kg 144 position double stack 18 pounds
12. 7 CM 0 0 IN 6 0 IN 0 0 CM 15 2 CM 9 IN MODULE 38 5 IN 97 8 CM 216 POS MODULE 41 5 IN 105 4 CM 0 0 IN 6 0 IN 0 0 CM 15 2 CM Figure 12 Recommended Breakout Dimensions for 216 Fiber IFC Ribbon Cable And 72 96 144 or 216 Fiber OSP Ribbon Cable 4 4 Installing a Cable Clamp After the cable has been prepared as described a cable clamp can be installed using the following procedure For names of cable clamp components refer to Figure 13 for the 7 inch module and Figure 14 for the 9 inch module Note Figure 13 and Figure 14 show the cable clamp bracket positioned for cable routing from above the module with the bracket fastened using the two upper mounting holes in the cable mount plate For cable routing from below the module turn the cable clamp bracket upside down compared to how it is shown in the figure and use the two lower mounting holes in the cable mount plate 1 Install the cable clamp bracket on the clamp mount plate using two 12 24 screws Be sure to position the cable clamp bracket corresponding to the note above Page 13 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 2 Place the two standoffs in the standoff mounting holes in the cable clamp bracket Note There are four standoff mounting holes Either the two holes on the left or the two holes on the right can be used together not the two holes in the middle STANDOFF MOUNTING HOLE 4 YOKE 2
13. Refer to Figure 23 and Figure 24 1 Terminate one end of each patch cord at the originating module and bay then route the patch cord left or right to the nearest vertical trough 2 Route the end of the patch cord terminated in step 1 down the left or right vertical trough to the lower raceway MPER VERTICAL JUMPER VERTICAL VERTICAL SUPPORT VERTICAL UPPER VERTICAL TROUGH RETAINERS TROUGHS TROUGHS BRACKET TROUGHS RACEWAYS TROUGH 4 ORIGINATING 1 TERMINATION DESTINATION LOCATIONS TERMINATION LOCATIONS 17538 A LOWER LOWER LOWER RACEWAY RACEWAY RACEWAY Figure 23 Routing Patch Cords Starting in the Lower Raceway Bottom to Bottom Page 26 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 VERTICAL TROUGH 3 Atthe destination module and bay terminate the opposite end of the patch cord then route the patch cord left or right to the nearest vertical trough 4 Route the end of the patch cord terminated in step 3 up the left or right vertical trough and over the upper raceway across the top of one bay as shown in Figure 23 and Figure 24
14. or large pits in the endface ceramic adjacent to the fiber within approximately 100 microns or roughly a fiber diameter d Avoid the use of compressed air or canned gas to clean non angled endfaces If canned gas is used to clean any components exercise extreme care not to tip tilt the container during its use liquid material will be ejected and deposited onto the endface Low quality compressed air or improper use of canned gas can cause more endface contamination than it removes 3 Re inspect each endface after cleaning 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 8 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE PHONE EUROPE Sales Techn Administration 32 2 712 65 00 ical Assistance 32 2 712 65 42 U S A OR CANADA Sales 1 800 366 3891 Extension 73000 Techn ical Assistance 1 800 366 3891 Extension 73475 ELSEWHERE Sales Techn Administration 1 952 938 8080 ical Assistance 1 952 917 3475 SYSTEM INTEGRATION DIVISION SID 11 95 2 294 3600 WRITE AD PO R C TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC BOX 1101 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440 1101 USA AD BE a EUROPEAN CUSTOMER SERVICE INC LGICASTRAAT 2 1930 ZAVENTEM BRUSSELS BELGIUM WWW ADC COM technical adc com 13944 G Contents herein are current as of the date of publication ADC reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice In no event shall ADC be liable for any damages resultin
15. 8 2 kg 216 position triple stack 27 pounds 12 3 kg 432 position triple stack 39 pounds 17 7 kg Terminations 72 96 144 or 216 per chassis depending on type stacks provide 144 2 x 72 216 3 x 72 or 432 3 x 144 terminations 14 84 IN F 37 7 CM 11 0 IN 27 9 7 53 IN 19 1 CM 5 0 IN 12 7 CM 16 84 IN 42 8 CM E 22 15 56 3 CM 23 IN RACK MOUNT 58 4 CM 18 12 46 0 CM 19 IN RACK MOUNT 48 3 CM 17422 N 7 0 IN 17 8 CM HEIGHT ON 72 OR 96 POSITION MODULES OR 9 0 22 9 CM HEIGHT ON 144 POSITION MODULES Figure 6 Dimensions for 7 Inch and 9 Inch Modules Page 8 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 14 84 IN 37 7 A 11 0 IN 27 9 CM A 7 54 IN 19 2 CM 9 5 0 IN e e e e e 12 7 CM Y Y e e 16 84 IN 42 8 id 22 15 56 3 CM m 23 IN RACK MOUNT 58 4 CM m 20 18 51 3 CM RECESSED 23 IN RACK MOUNT 58 4 CM 18 16 46 1 CM 19 IN RACK MOUNT 48 3 CM 1 0 IN 2 5 CM LEE bi 10 0 IN dq rs 25 4 CM 20 1 i vibe 5 1 CM fu o T E IO 1 0 IN 2 5 CM Y 17508 A
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17. Between Adjacent Bays Page 24 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 1 Terminate one end of the patch cord on the originating LSX module and bay then route the patch cord left or right to the nearest vertical trough 2 Atthe destination module and bay terminate the opposite end of the patch cord then route the patch cord left or right to the nearest vertical trough 3 Loop the patch cord over the upper raceway or jumper support bracket to the adjacent rack 4 Adjust the slack length at both ends of the patch cord to about equal length and dress the excess length within the jumper retainers 6 2 3 Cross Connecting to Non Adjacent Bays Patch cords may be routed through upper or lower raceways to non adjacent bays in an LGX or LSX lineup As a general rule patch cords originating in LSX modules located in the upper half of an originating bay are routed to the upper raceway Conversely patch cords originating in modules located in the lower half of an originating bay are routed to the lower raceway 6 2 3 1 Patch Cord Length Selection Patch cord length is a concern when cross connecting to non adjacent bays because the bays may be at various distances from one another To select the correct patch cord length you must take into account the number of bays to be traversed and which raceways will be used to route the patch cord To select a patch cord based on these factors refer to Table 2 T
18. Spare 18 continued 1220595 Rev A Page 1 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 Cotent Rage 5 4 Replacing a Single Fiber or Fiber Pair Termination llle III 19 8 5 Beplacinga Quad Cable E EO Gad EROR ie e OR UR 20 B CORB ROUTING uie x ets xe perit ide Sar E ego bacs demi bbb a eco Rot e ded 21 6 1 Patch Cord Routing Within the LSX Module 0 cece cece cece RR 21 6 2 Routing Patch Cords on the UGX Bay ives eked eee eked Xa dd 22 6 2 1 Cross Connecting Within a Stand Alone 22 6 2 2 Cross Connecting Between Adjacent Bays 24 6 2 3 Cross Connecting to Non Adjacent 2875 0 0 0c ccc ccc nn 25 6 2 4 Routing Patch Cords Starting in the Lower Raceway 26 6 2 5 Routing Patch Cords Starting the Upper Raceway 28 6 3 Mounting 144 Position Modules Adjacent to 72 or 96 Position Modules 30 6 4 Installing Modified Cable Retainers for 144 Position 5 5 32 7 OPERATION seus eX Ek PERRGUO X ETUR P RRYRTAG ETE 4 TERR CREYRECRERFIQUC PAS 33 Removinga Cover for Easier ACCESS 2 0600 gi
19. a sen kx Roh ROO natike LARA 33 Te PAUND or kann rr kame UE UR RR Sce x Rob dc a RO CROCO ACORDE i AC RON 33 7 3 Cleaning Connectors Adapters x eee ee eke OR 33 8 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE sasuke REXERRAGKERRRSZGRORREKGQRAGEGRERRASEEGQRERARN EXER 34 INTRODUCTION This user manual describes the ADC LGX Compatible LSX Connector Module and provides instructions for installation and operation The LSX connector module is designed to be mounted on either a 19 inch 48 26 cm or 23 inch 58 42 Lucent LGX compatible rack Revision History ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE Issue 1 1 Original Issue 2 1 Incorporate description of quad cables and patch cord routing Issue 3 2 Updated to provide additional information on different chassis sizes and types Trademark Information ADC is a registered trademark of ADC Telecommunications Inc LGX is a registered trademark of Lucent Technologies Related Publications Title ADCP Number LGX Compatible LSX Combination Termination Splice Module User Manual 93 095 Page 2 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 1 DESCRIPTION The LSX connector module is an LGX compatible rack mounted termination panel It provides a physical interface between fiber optic cables terminated on the rear side of the bulkhead and patc
20. able 2 Patch Cord Selection Table BOTTOM HALF ORIGIN BOTTOM HALF DESTINATION LOWER TO LOWER RACEWAY NUMBER OF 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 N A BAYS JUMPER 7 6m 9 2m 10 7m 12 2m 13 6m 15 2m 16 6m 18 1 m N A LENGTH 25 ft 30 ft 35 ft 40 ft 45 ft 50 ft 55 ft 60 ft BOTTOM HALF ORIGIN TOP HALF DESTINATION LOWER TO UPPER RACEWAY NUMBER OF 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 BAYS TER 6 1 m 7 6m 9 2m 10 7m 12 2m 13 6m 15 2m 16 6m 18 1 20 ft 25 ft 30 ft 35 ft 40 ft 45 ft 50 ft 55 ft 60 ft TOP HALF ORIGIN TOP HALF DESTINATION UPPER TO UPPER RACEWAY NUMBER OF 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 BAYS ree 49m 6 1m 7 6m 9 2m 10 7 m 122m 13 6mm 15 2m 16 6m 16 ft 20 ft 25 ft 30 ft ft 35 ft 40 ft 45 ft 50 ft 55 ft TOP HALF ORIGIN BOTTOM HALF DESTINATION UPPER TO LOWER RACEWAY NUMBER OF 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 N A BAYS JUMPER 6 1m 7 6m 9 2m 10 7 m 122m 13 6m 152m 16 6 m N A LENGTH 20 ft 25 ft 30 ft 35 ft 40 ft 45 ft 50 ft 55 ft N A Not applicable Page 25 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 6 2 4 Routing Patch Cords Starting in the Lower Raceway To cross connect starting in the lower raceway use the following procedure
21. alf into the right side of the module as shown in Figure 19 Quad cables entering the module from the left when viewed from the rear are terminated on the right half of the module Quad cables entering the module from the right when viewed from the rear are terminated on the left half of the module Use the following procedure 1 Terminate each working pair of fibers to the appropriate adapter locations 2 Route the fibers through the cable retainers in the module to the rear center retainer 3 Route spare fibers around the retainers and allow them to lie in the bottom of the module Page 18 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each quad cable in the module 5 Secure and label spare fiber cables as necessary with tie wraps or lace as required by local practice 6 Remove excess quad cable slack from the module Work the slack back to the storage area and secure it following local practice TOP VIEW 17517 A ACTIVE SPARE REAR INDIVIDUAL FIBER FIBER FRONT BREAKOUT CENTER SUBUNIT CENTER POINTS RETAINER RETAINER Figure 19 Quad Cable Routing 5 4 Replacing a Single Fiber or Fiber Pair Termination Sometimes it may be necessary to replace a fiber or pair of fibers when equipment upgrades occur or when a fiber becomes damaged To do this use the following procedure AN Danger nfrared radiation is invisible and can serious
22. ations Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 After removing the old quad cable perform the following steps to install a new quad cable 1 2 3 Label the ends of the new cable in accordance with local practice Cut the strain relief holding the cable bundle to the rack but do not remove the strain relief Attach the end of a new strain relief to one end of each cut strain relief and use the cut strain relief to pull in the new relief around the cable bundle Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each strain relief supporting the cable bundle Insert the quad cable into the cable bundle Connect the working fibers to the equipment Route the quad cable through the radius limiters and retainers on the module and separate the working and spare fiber pairs See Figure 19 Remove the dust caps from the working fiber pair clean the end face of the connector and attach these fibers to the module connectors Remove the cable slack from the working and spare fiber pairs on the module and route the excess into the overhead cable bundle Tighten the new strain relief s around the cable bundle 6 PATCH CORD ROUTING 6 1 Cross connect patch cords on the LSX modules and LGX frame must be carefully routed to ensure they are properly protected For details refer to the following topics AN Danger nfrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber Do not look direct
23. ble clamp 2 Route the subunits to the front center retainer as shown with the subunits broken out into individual fibers at that location 3 Route the fibers around the retainers and then fan them out to the adapter ports as shown in Figure 17 FROM OVERHEAD BREAKOUT HEAT SHRINK SUBUNITS REAR FRONT REAR LEFT CENTER CENTER INDIVIDUAL RIGHT CABLE CLAMP RETAINER RETAINER SUBUNIT CABLE CLAMP BREAKOUT SUBUNIT KONS A HERE Figure 17 Stranded Cable Routing Top View 5 2 Routing Ribbon Cable If a ribbon cable is being installed route the cable fibers into the rear of the LSX connector module using the following procedure see Figure 18 1 Position the cable breakout immediately after the cable clamp as shown Page 17 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 2 Route the ribbons within protective tubes to the rear center retainer and secure the fanout chips at that location 3 Route the fibers from the fanout chips around the retainers then fan them out to the adapter ports as shown in Figure 18 FROM OVERHEAD BREAKOUT LEFT FANOUT REAR INDIVIDUAL RIGHT CABLE CLAMP CHIP CENTER SUBUNIT CABLE CLAMP CENTER RETAINER 17516 A RETAINER Figure 18 Ribbon Cable Routing Top View 5 3 Routing Quad Cable Two Active Fibers Two Spare Fibers If a quad cable is being installed route one half of the quad cable into the left side and the other h
24. eft or right vertical trough to the upper raceway JUMPER VERTICAL JUMPER VERTICAL VERTICAL SUPPORT VERTICAL UPPER VERTICAL TROUGH RETAINERS TROUGHS TROUGHS BRACKETS TROUGHS RACEWAYS TROUGH Ti ORIGINATING DESTINATION TERMINATION TERMINATION LOCATIONS LOCATIONS ias 17540 Figure 25 Routing Patch Cords in the Upper Raceway to Page 28 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 3 Atthe destination module and bay terminate the opposite end of the patch cord and then route the patch cord left or right to the nearest vertical trough 4 Route the patch cord terminated in step 3 up the left or right vertical trough as shown in Figure 25 and Figure 26 5 Insert the patch cords in the upper raceway between the origin and destination bays Adjust the slack loops in the vertical troughs to prevent buildup within the raceway MPER VERTICAL JUMPER VERTICAL VERTICAL SUPPORT VERTICAL UPPER VERTICAL TROUGH RETAINERS TROUGHS TROUGHS BRACKETS TROUGHS RACEWAYS TROUGH
25. ent varies with the number of modules used to populate the adjacent bay NEW LINE UP EXISTING LINE UP To OF 144 72 OR 96 2 33 1 CM POSITION MODULES POSITION MODULES TOP VIEW 16077 A FRONT Figure 27 Front to Back Module Misalignment Page 30 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 ES io 1 A 8 E alr NN I A H Eit S Figure 28 Relative Misalignment of Retainers 17597 A Page 31 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 6 4 Installing Modified Cable Retainers for 144 Position Modules The existing cable retainers on the rear of each Lucent rack must be replaced with new higher capacity cable retainers when LSX 144 position connector modules are installed Two new top cable retainers are available ADC catalog LSX ACCO001 to provide a left and right cable orientation at the top of each rack upright see Figure 29 LEFT ORIENTATION ORIENTATION 0 O O O 0 0 0 OQ 0 0 0 0 0 0 iQ 0 0 0 0 0 17542 Figure 29 Top Cable Retainer Left Orientation Shown Page 32 2003 ADC Telecom
26. er the fabric with a slight rotation of the endface keep the endface surface parallel to the cleaning fabric this is especially important on angled connectors and DO NOT reuse any area of the cartridge fabric When possible clean the sides outside diameter of the ferrule as well as the endface If available use alcohol reagent or technical grade isopropyl alcohol with a lint free tissue moisten do not SATURATE several folds of the tissue with a very small amount of alcohol and firmly rub twist the alcohol moistened portion of the tissue onto the connector endface then immediately final polish the endface per b below or with another folded dry laboratory tissue b If the endface is just slightly dirty a few very small particles then use a cleaning cartridge that contains a finely woven cleaning fabric the Reel Cleaner Optical Connector Cleaner or equivalent to provide a spot free scratch free connector endface Use a very light pressure to the cleaning fabric apply 2 3 strokes over the fabric with a slight rotation of the endface keep the endface surface parallel to the cleaning media this is especially important on angled connectors and DO NOT reuse any area of the cartridge fabric Folding a lint free tissue into 4 6 layers and lightly applying it to the endface will also accomplish this purpose c REJECT any connectors that do not clean up are scratched NO defects permitted in the fiber CORE or have many
27. g from loss of data loss of use or loss of profits and ADC further disclaims any and all liability for indirect incidental special consequential or other similar damages This disclaimer of liability applies to all products publications and services during and after the warranty period This publication may be varified at any time by contacting ADC s Technical Assistance Center 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A Page 35 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc
28. h cords terminated on the front In a typical application cables from transmission facilities are patched to fiber optic terminal equipment The LSX connector module may be used in either an interconnect or cross connect configuration in either single mode or multimode applications and with either stranded or ribbon cable The cables may be either Intrafacility Fiber IFC or Outside Plant OSP The LSX connector module is available in three chassis heights 7 inch 9 inch and 10 inch The 7 inch chassis can be ordered with either 72 or 96 fiber termination positions The 9 inch chassis has 144 positions The 10 inch chassis has 216 positions In addition the 7 inch 72 position module can be ordered in a double stack configuration providing 144 positions or in a triple stack configuration providing 216 positions the 9 inch module can be ordered in a triple stack configuration providing 432 positions Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the main external features of the 7 inch 72 position module and the 9 inch 144 position module respectively LGX COMPATIBLE CHASSIS PACK MOUNTING BRACKET REMOVABLE REMOVABLE FRONT COVER RADIUS PATCH CORD LIMITERS DESIGNATION CARD 17424 A Figure 1 Main External Features of 7 Inch 72 Position LSX Connector Module Page 3 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 Page 4 LGX COMPATIBLE CHASSIS BULKHEAD CONNECTOR PACK S YN
29. hown in Figure 13 or Figure 14 with the cable secured within the rubber grommet For correct location of the cable breakout refer to the cable breakouts provided in subsection 4 3 5 Secure the cable clamp components to the standoffs using standoff screws as shown 6 If desired install a cable shield using any of the three shields shipped with the connector module Figure 16 shows the shield used for overhead cable The package also contains an alternate shield used for under floor cable and a box shaped shield used with either overhead or under floor cable 17514 A SHIELD Figure 16 Cable Shield Components Shield Shown is Used With Overhead Cable 5 CABLE ROUTING AND REPLACEMENT After preparing and clamping the cable as described in Section 4 above you can route the cable fibers into the rear of the LSX module For instructions refer to the separate procedures below for stranded cable ribbon cable and quad cable This section also contain instructions for replacing one or more cable fibers if necessary Separate procedures are provided for a single fiber and quad cable Page 16 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 5 1 Routing Stranded Cable If a stranded cable is being installed route the cable fibers into the rear of the LSX connector module using the following procedure see Figure 17 1 Position the cable breakout an inch 2 54 cm after the ca
30. ly cleaned Observe the following guidelines Page 33 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 Page 34 Remember that a single connector is one third of an interconnection system comprised of two connectors and an adapter if any one of the three components is dirty it is likely that all three components are dirty and must be cleaned 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 when it is apparent that two pre cleaned connectors become contaminated after installation Inspect the endface at 200X adjust the microscope to place the fiber in the upper center of the field of view and rotate the connector to view a 360 area Focus on the fiber and adjust the illuminator and the monitor contrast and brightness so that particles ON the endface and ADJACENT the endface are observed for some inspection systems this may involve more than one adjustment at each viewing a If the endface appears to be very dirty liquid looking droplets many particles smears etc pre clean the endface with a lint free laboratory tissue Kimwipes EX L or equivalent or a Fiberclean cartridge cleaner When using this type of a cleaning cartridge use a very light pressure to the non woven cleaning fabric apply 2 3 strokes ov
31. ly damage the retina of the eye Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber Do not look directly into the optical adapters of the adapter packs Exposure to invisible laser radiation may result An optical power meter should be used to verify active fibers A protective cap or hood 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 1 Identify and label the fiber s to be removed 2 Remove the connector from the adapter and place a dust cap on the connector end Locate the fiber cable in the module and gently remove it from the cable retainers Page 19 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 Determine the new fiber s to be terminated and remove it from the spare cable bundle Route the new fiber s through the cable retainers Remove the dust cap from the connector and clean the end face of the cable Install the connector s into the appropriate adapter connector s Route the removed cable to the spare cable bundle and secure it with tie wraps or lace as required by local practice 5 5 Replacing a Quad Cable If replacing a quad cable first remove the old quad cable using the following procedure AN Danger nfrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye Do not look into the e
32. ly into the optical adapters of the adapter packs Exposure to invisible laser radiation may result An optical power meter should be used to verify active fibers A protective cap or hood 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 Note Whenever connecting patch cords inspect and clean all connectors and adapters following the cleaning guidelines provided in Section 7 3 on page 33 Patch Cord Routing Within the LSX Module Route patch cords vertically down the front of the connector pack on each module then left or right through the guides and radius limiters on the LSX module see Figure 20 Page 21 2003 ADC Telecommunications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 6 2 Page 22 CONNECTOR PACK PATCH CORD GUIDE 17518 A Figure 20 LSX Module Patch Cord Guides and Radius Limiters Routing Patch Cords on the LGX Bay When routing patch cords on the LGX bay allow for a minimum of 6 in 152 mm of slack loop in the vertical trough This loop aids in the tracing of patch cords and also facilitates removing a patch cord from the bundle Additional fiber slack should be expected when installing a set of pre connectorized patch cords Refer to the following topics for patch cord details for a stand
33. munications Inc ADCP 93 089 Issue 3 March 2002 7 OPERATION 7 1 Removing a Cover for Easier Access The front and rear covers of the chassis may be removed to provide easier access for cable routing To remove a cover lift it straight out of the hinges To replace a cover position the hinge edge of the cover on the hinges and press inward to push the edge into the hinges 7 2 Patching and Testing AN Danger Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber Do not look directly into the optical adapters of the adapter packs Exposure to invisible laser radiation may result An optical power meter should be used to verify active fibers A protective cap or hood 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 Testing and patching of optical circuits are done on the front of the LSX module using patch cords Whenever patch cords are installed route them down and to the side as with cross connect patch cords Refer to Figure 30 below see also Figure 20 on page 22 TOP VIEW T9198 Figure 30 Correct Routing of Patch Cords 7 3 Cleaning Connectors and Adapters Whenever connecting or disconnecting connectors to an adapter the connectors and adapters should be careful
34. nds of any optical fiber Do not look directly into the optical adapters of the adapter packs Exposure to invisible laser radiation may result An optical power meter should be used to verify active fibers A protective cap or hood 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 1 20 Locate the quad cable to be removed from the cable bundle in the overhead racking Follow the cable to the breakout point in the module and verify working and spare fiber pairs Using a light source verify the spare fibers at the equipment locations specified Disconnect the working fibers from the equipment and install dust caps Disconnect the working fiber pair from the adapters and install dust caps on the connector ends Remove the working and spare fibers from the cable retainers See Figure 19 Cut the strain relief holding the cables in the vertical cable guide but do not remove the strain relief Attach the end of a new strain relief to one end of each cut strain relief and use the cut strain relief to pull in the new relief around the cable bundle Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each strain relief supporting the cable bundle Remove the quad cable from the cable bundle Tighten the new strain relief s around the cable bundle 2003 ADC Telecommunic
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