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1. Tie Down to Hold Cables to Z 2110 mm 83 in from 9 Floor of Panel Panel Entrance for Cable Storage amp Splicing E 1 F K WaveTrax Cable Management System Vertical r Cable Tie Inserted Through _ Duct can be used to route cable to panel entrance OO T at front or rear corner of all LCX Fiber Panels Duct is shown with cover removed Installing Network Element Cables 126254 AO Telect Inc 4 5 Fiber Installation LCX User Manual Splicing 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 one rear corner for the IFC and the other for the network fiber 2 Measure off an additional 2110 mm 83 in and then trim off excess cable Strip away leading 610 mm 24 in of cable sheathing to expose either stranded or ribbon fiber Select pairs or groups of cable for each tray Tape or tie these together and allow cables to hang out the front of the panel for splicing As shown in the preceding illustration place c2. f _ Model LCMX3R2 LCX Patch Panel 3RU for 8 6 Adapter Packs amp Modules Shown With Standard Entry Arcs Model LCXM4R1 LCX Patch Panel 4RU for 12 8 Adapter Packs amp Modules Shown With Standard Entry Arcs 126254 AO Telect Inc 1 9 Descriptions LCX User Manual Model LCXM5R1 va A cl LCX Patch Panel 5RU for up to 12 12 Adapter Packs amp Modules Shown With Standard Entry Arcs gt 12 Adapter Pack for 5RU LCX Chassis Adapter Packs Adapters Supplied with Front amp Rear Adapter Plugs Not Shown 1 10 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Descriptions SPECIAL FUNCTION MODULES Unadapterized 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 1 800 551 4567 domestic or telect com for detailed information YAN Ls WDM amp Splitter Modules Examples Adapters Supplied with Front amp Rear Adapter Plugs Not Shown 126254 A0 Telect Inc 1 11 Descriptions LCX User Manual
3. Clamp Half Gasket Clamp Plate o Attach clamp plate to lower two holes in sidewall for bottom up cable feeds Cable Ties Inserted Throu Tie Down to Hold Subuni Floor of Panel One IFC at Each Panel Entrance Piggy Backing Also Provides Cable Clearance to Lower LCX Splice Panels S The Clamps Can Also Be Secured to LCX Patch Panels Installing IFC 6 For unprotected ribbon fiber place 1 2 m 59 in of flex tubing over exposed ribbon The end of the flex tubing should be pushed back to the IFC clamp 4 4 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Fiber Installation 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 the preceding illustration 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 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 as shown in the following illustration Network element leads can be routed from the bottom up or top down at either a rear or front corner of the splice panel
4. Holes Near Top amp Bottom Corners Allow Splice Patch Panels to be Bolted Together For Convenient Handling Swing Down Removable Rear Door R gt 7o RA A Dr Brackets 2 for Either O in in o Snap In 19 in or 23 in Rack Cable Rings 14 LCX Fiber Panels Common Physical Features Interconnection and cross connection cabling from above or below enter at the two front corners of each Telect LCX panel via radius control arcs hangers or hooks Eight split arcs are standard with each panel These slip over the edges of the chassis to protect cable entrance and control radius bends within compliance requirements Telect also offers three optional 126254 AO Telect Inc 1 3 Descriptions LCX User Manual kits to satisfy cable management practices requiring arcs hangers or hooks to separate and isolate groups of fiber cables LCX Fiber Splice Panel Each splice tray shown below holds up to 24 splices along with 1 m of fiber cable storage below the tray for each subunit and interconnect cable Trays easily slip free of the panels to allow splicing Storage spools and splice holders are mounted directly on the tray eliminating the need for special splice cassettes Splice Cover Spools 2 Tie Down Locations _ N for Incoming Outgoing Cable _ Each of Two Splice Holders Holds 12 Splices Use either lacing or cable ties to secure cable subunit flexible
5. FRONT Cable Restraint Layout Top View of Chassis Bottom 3 8 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Panel Installation 126254 AO Telect Inc 3 9 Panel Installation LCX User Manual 3 10 Telect Inc 126254 AO 4 Fiber Installation Ah WARNING WARNING Fiber cables transmit invisible infrared light To avoid eye damage or blindness never look directly into fibers or connectors WARNUNG Faserkabel bertragen unsichtbares Infrarotlicht Um eine Schadigung der Augen oder Blindheit zu vermeiden schauen Sie nicht direkt in die Fasern oder Stecker 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 ADVERTISSMENT Les cables a fibres transmettent un rayon laser ou une lumi re infrarouge invisible Pour viter toute l sion occulaire ou c cit ne regardez jamais directement dbase of the Main or InterBay Storage Panels SPLICING 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 front corners with the other corner reserved for corresponding fibers originating from network elements Tubes from
6. WaveTrax Cable Management System _ T Delivers Patch Cords x IFCs to a Rear Corner and Network Pigtails to SS of all LCX Splice Panels a Front Corner of all J LCX Patch Splice Panels LCX Fiber Patch Panel Typical LCX Fiber Splice Panel Typical oe LCX Fiber Patch Splice Panel System Total Solution 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 troubleshooting monitoring and restoring service to fiber optic systems LCX panels fit standard 19 in and 23 in EIA WECO and ETSI racks 4RU and SRU panels support up to 144 terminations LCX Patch Panels and Splice Panels provide a 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 Telect offers LCX Panels uncabled or with convenient pre cabled patch cabling of any length Patch adapter terminations include ST SC FC SC APC amp FC APC Uncabled LCX Patch Panels are also available with or without fiber adapters Telect offers adapter packs with 6 or 12 adapters per pack for on site config uration Unadapterized 3RU amp 4RU LCX Patch Fiber Panels also
7. KIT CMGMT2 Cable Management Hanger Kit KIT CMGMT3 Designation Cards 48 Port Designation Card KIT LABEL48 72 Port Designation Card KIT LABEL72 96 Port Designation Card KIT LABEL96 144 Port Designation Card KIT LABEL14 Transparent Front Doors Smoked Plastic Door 5 25 H for 3RU KIT LDOOR5 Smoked Plastic Door 7 H for 4RU KIT LDOOR7 Smoked Plastic Door 9 H for 5RU KIT LDOOR9 Network Relay Rack 19 Std 22 W x 12 D x 7 H WHT 071 6000 0001 23 Std 26 W x 12 D x 7 H WHT 071 6000 0007 Relay Rack End Panel 12 D x 7 H either side of rack WHT 071 6000 0020 InterBay Management Panel 5 W x 7 H either side of rack WHT 071 6000 0023 1 Fits 3RU and 4RU LCXM chassis 2 Fits 5RU LCXM chassis 3 Kit contains three arcs mounting plates and hardware for each of two panel entries exits Fits front or rear corners of 3 4 and 5RU LCX panels 4 Kit contains two sets of plastic hooks mounting plates and hardware for each of two panel entries exits Fits front or rear corners of 3 4 and 5RU LCX panels 3RU LCX panels can accommodate only one set of plastic hooks 5 Kit contains three hangers mounting plates and hardware for each of two panel entries exits Fits front or rear corners of 3 4 and 5RU LCX panels 6 Attaches to hangers located on inside face of LCX Fiber Patch Panel front door 6 2 Telect Inc 126254 A0 Telect Inc 2111 N Molter
8. NOTE Telect is not liable for shipping damage 126254 AO Telect Inc 5 3 Service LCX User Manual 5 4 Telect Inc 126254 AO Accessories LCX Accessories and replacement items are listed in the following table Contact Telect for price and availability Item Description Part Number 6 Adapter Packs SC Duplex Multimode LP 6MMSCD SC Zirconia Multimode LP 6MMS SC with 8 Polish Single Mode LP 6SMN SC Duplex Single Mode LP 6SMSCD SC Zirconia Single Mode LP 6SMS FC Zirconia Multimode LP 6MMF FC with 8 Polish Single Mode LP 6SMD FC Zirconia Single Mode LP 6SMF FC SC Single Mode LP 6SMF S ST Zirconia Multimode LP 6MMT ST Zirconia Single Mode LP 6SMT P ST SC Single Mode LP 6SMT S Blank without adapters LP 6BLNK 12 Adapter Packs SC with 8 Polish Single Mode LP 12SMN SC Duplex Single Mode LP 12SMSCD SC Zirconia Single Mode LP 12SMS FC with 8 Polish Single Mode LP 12SMD 126254 A0 Telect Inc 6 1 Accessories L CX User Manual Item Description Part Number 12 Pack Cont FC Zirconia Single Mode LP 12SMF FC SC Single Mode LP 12SMF S ST Zirconia Single Mode LP 12SMT ST SC Single Mode LP 12SMT S IFC Clamp Kit Clamp mtg plate gasket amp hardware KIT CLMP Entry Exit Cable Management Radius Cable Management Arc Kit KIT CMGMT1 Isolation Hook Kit
9. 126254 AO Telect Inc 4 1 Fiber Installation LCX User Manual the IFC and cables originating from the network elements are tied down near the front of the splice tray floor 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 loose ribbon or strands are then spliced interconnected with the resulting splices placed in one of the two 12 position splice holders on the tray The bottom of the LCX Fiber Splice Panel is used for storing coils of excess tubes and cables The paragraphs that follow contain installation and routing procedures required for splicing IFC to network elements e Installing amp Routing IFC Fiber and s Installing amp Routing Network Element Fiber 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 the following illustration 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 a
10. GEN D2 groups Nu A Cables and tubes must be secured to tie 2mm 3 mm or downs using supplied or other restraint SE Sheathed g on entering and leaving panel ES T r T T T T T T T T l ll dol oo ll WD wo ll lol Lil Velco Style Retrains Ki Tie Down for Restraint are SE E N gt A ri n j SL gt T WARAS rey nny x WAY arl ler N EY an CLIL A From To NE2s T7 Interconnecting Network Elements 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 re served for patch cords to cross connect the two The following illustration shows a stylized version of this application l NE1 Pigtails d NE2 Pigtails pin Network n Rear o Element 2 lo MAMAM B RN W W lof i Network Element 1 o Rear sn co Patch Cords CO Xw MI J I J J TTS LCX Fiber Patch Panel LCX Fiber Patch Panel Cross Connecting Network Elements 2 2 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Applications CROSS CONNECTING COMBINATIONS LCX Fiber Splice and Patch Panels can be used in combination to cross connect IFC to network elements The following illustration shows a 48 fiber LCX Combination Panel a 48
11. Ibs 4 29 Nem For one of the mounting screws include a ground lug and star washer Use one ground lug with 14 AWG stranded wire per chassis Mounting LCX Panel to Rack 3 6 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Panel Installation NOTE Each shelf of an LCX Fiber Splice Patch Combination Panel must be grounded separately If applicable install adapter packs and or special function modules in configurable LCX Fiber Patch Panel The following illustration shows a 6 adapter pack being installed in a 4RU LCX Fiber Configurable Patch Panel Push in quick connect plungers at either end of faceplate to lock pack or module in bulkhead 77 Plunger at Top amp Bottom ___of Adapter Packs Installing Adapter Pack amp Special Function Modules Place a plastic cabling ring at each of the four corners of the chassis as shown in the following illustrations 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 126254 AO Telect Inc 3 7 Panel Installation LCX User Manual Plastic Cabling Rings REAR REH HO Cable Tie Down Positions one at each entrance exit JA GH Plastic Cabling Ring Positions 14 lt gt Q a oS
12. Splice Tray Fiber Routing PATCHING LCX Fiber Patch Panels can be used to either interconnect or cross connect network elements normally To interconnect IFC splices from the LCX Fiber Splice Panel to net work elements or e To interconnect one system of network elements to another as in a de marcation or e To cross connect network elements within the same system 126254 AO Telect Inc 4 7 Fiber Installation LCX User Manual 1n all cases pigtails connectorized leads from the splice panel or network elements are connected to adapters on one side of the patch panel s bulkhead Corresponding adapters on the other side of the bulkhead are used for interconnecting or cross connecting complementary network element pigtails or patch cords Pigtails and patch cords can enter the LCX Fiber Patch Panel at any of the four corners and are confined by a plastic ring and tie down Additional plastic rings assist in routing the pigtails and patch cords to the designated adapter To install pigtails or patch cords 1 Refer to the following illustration and route pigtails or patch cords through a plastic ring located at the panel entrance 2 In the panel s front compartment use additional plastic rings to sort and route pigtails or cords from the tie down to the adapter 3 Pull out or unscrew the adapter plug and insert the pigtail or patch cord connector 4 After installing pigtails patch cords use cabl
13. MODEL NUMBER CONFIGURATORS LCX Chassis Without Patch Adapters LCXM Modular Panel The Modular panel is designed as a scalable solution to support patch plates couplers splitters L E xX 7 M or other Value Added Modules VAMS Nominal Capacity 52 5 25 Chassis 3RU 70 7 Chassis 4RU 90 9 Chassis 5RU Mounting 1 19 Inch Standard F 19 Inch Flush 2 23 Inch Standard E ETSI Flush LCX Chassis With Splice Trays LCXS Splice Panel A The splice panel is available in the listed densities It is a standard chassis with a drawer system integrated within Nominal Capacity 48 48 Terminations 5 25 3RU 72 72 Terminations 7 4 RU 96 96 Terminations 7 4RU 14 144 Terminations 7 4RU Mounting 1 19 Inch Standard F 19 Inch Flush 2 23 Inch Standard E ETSI Flush 1 12 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Descriptions LCX Chassis With Patch Adapters LCXP Patch Panel The patch panel offers the users a termination point for cross connect and interconnect applications L C X P Typically a jumper will be connected through the A front another jumper attached to the back Occasionally a Multifiber
14. fiber LCX Splice Panel bolted to a 48 fiber LCX Patch Panel After the in coming 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 plastic grommets supplied are used to protect an unsheathed fiber strand passing through holes to an upper panel NOTE If you create your own combination LCX Splice and Patch Panel onsite re member to remove knockout plugs at the top and bottom of LCX panels be fore installing panels in racks Knockouts can be removed and plastic grommets can be installed after panels are racked but it s 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 pro vide fire abatement 126254 AO Telect Inc 2 3 Applications LCX User Manual To NEs Sheathed Cable or Patch Cords O a Plastic grommets 4 KL Use flex tubing or other 2 are installed between 7 sheathing wherever possible combo panels at the r to protect unsheathed fiber E factory Se z strands and ribbon o Dimples with bolt holes Holes allow panels to be polled together and handled Tie Downs Use Velcro style strips Leave fire abatement knockouts in SS supplied or other restraint place at the top of the topmost whereever cable or tubing LCX panel and at the bottom of enters or exits panels or trays t
15. hooks and arcs to suit operating company preferences Precabled Patch Panels Any length of cable 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 Simple straight forward cable management access circuit identification and isolation 1 2 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Descriptions e Easy access to riser network patch cord interconnections and cross connections e Compatibility LCX FIBER PANELS 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 metal chassis 3RU 4RU and 5RU with hinged removable front and rear doors shown in the following illustration All panels include cable entry from outside the rack near the four corners of the panels 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 replacements of those systems using Telect s low cost LCX panels Removable Split Arcs 8 for Front amp Rear Entries Exits Ah Knock Outs on Top amp Bottom for Passing Cable Vertically Between Panels
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17. To install an arc kit see the Note and procedure that follows NOTE Angle Bracket Arcs are attached to the S angle shaped mounting bracket using a thread forming screw and an anti rotation boss The bracket contains two sets of screw and boss holes so that each gt arc can be mounted with the Leave Bottom Split arrow shaped keeper flange AA pointing either up or down a 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 pre ceding illustration b 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 c Use the two Phillips head machine screws along with the flat backing plate to secure this arc assembly to the panel To install a hanger kit proceed as follows Angle Bracke x 4 K Hanger Oriented for Bottom Up Cable Entry If Desired Leave Bottom lt A Split Arc in Place Hangers t W Backing Plate 3 4 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Panel Installation a Remove the split arc at the top of the applicable corner entry exit If desired for bottom up cable routing leave
18. cable will be terminated and attached at the factory See below Patch Panel with Multifiber Cable Nominal Capacity 48 48 Terminations _ 5 25 3RU 72 72 Terminations 7 4 RU 96 96 Terminations 7 4RU 14 144 Terminations 7 4RU Mounting 1 19 Inch Standard F 19 Inch Flush 2 23 Inch Standard E ETSI Flush Adapter Type Single Mode S SC UPC N SC APC F FC UPC D FC APC T ST UPC 126254 AO Telect Inc 1 13 Descriptions LCX User Manual LCX Chassis With Patch Adapters amp Cabling LCXF Patch Panel with Multifiber Cable A standard Patch panel may include a Multifiber cable in either a 48 72 96 or two 72 cables terminated and attached at the factory CABLE LENGTH M METERS F FEET Nominal Capacity 48 48 Terminations 5 25 3RU 72 72 Terminations 7 4 RU 96 96 Terminations 7 4RU 14 144 Terminations 7 4RU Mounting 19 Inch Standard 19 Inch Flush 23 Inch Standard miT ETSI Flush Adapter Type Single Mode SC UPC SC APC FC UPC FC APC ST UPC Honzo A A A A Cable Length XXX 005 5 meter cable 020 20 meter cable 100 100 meter cable Termination High Speed Ultra Polish I TeraBand Standard Ultra Polish G GigaWave_
19. the split arc at the bottom in place as shown in the preceding illustration Use the two Phillips head machine screws screws with cross recessed heads to secure the angle bracket and flat backing plate to either side of the panel sidewall as shown Decide on the orientation of the hangers for bottom up or top down cable routing and then insert one by one into the rectan gular holes in the angle shaped bracket To install a hook kit proceed as follows a one per side for 3RU two per side for 4RU amp 5RU Hook Mounting Plate ku Backing Plate Remove the split arc at the top and bottom of the applicable cor ner 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 as shown Use two thread forming screws to secure each set of hooks to the hook mounting plate Hooks are mounted to the inboard side of the mounting plate 126254 AO Telect Inc Panel Installation LCX User Manual If applicable for pre cabled LCX patch panels place the panel and pigtail spool coil at the rear of the rack remove shipping restraints uncoil pigtails and then pass the panel through the rack to the front Mount each panel to rack using four 12 24 thread forming mounting screws supplied two per side as shown in the following illustration Torque to 35 in
20. tubing and or sheathing Splice Tray Right Corner View Pigtail from NE is wound around the other spool Stranded fiber from IFC is wound around one of the spools From IFC a Li Tie Down Locations for Cable Ties etwork Elements Strands are always routed clockwise on the left spool and counter clockwise on the right spool Splice Tray Fiber Routing The following illustrations show termination capacities of LCX Fiber Splice Panel 1 4 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Descriptions e 48 splice 3RU LCX panel contains 2 splice trays e 72 splice 4RU LCX panel contains 3 splice trays e 96 splice 4RU LCX panel contains 4 splice trays e 144 splice 4RU LCX panel contains 6 splice trays O gl GE ra Model LCXS141 LCX Splice Panel 4RU 72 to 144 Termination Capacity Shown With Maximum of 6 24 Splice Trays amp Optional Entry Hooks Model LCXS481 LCX Splice Panel 3RU 48 Termination Capacity Shown With Standard Split Entry Arcs 126254 AO Telect Inc 1 5 Descriptions LCX User Manual IFC stranded cable from the splice vault is secured at either rear corner of of the LCX Splice Panel by an optional cable clamp A single clamp fits all sizes of IFC riser and plenum cable The following illus
21. 4 LCX Combo Splice Trays amp Patch Adapters LCXC 1 15 Specifications eege ee pelea xak l ak n 1 15 Overall Dimensions lilla aves 1 15 Environment E 1 15 Cerlif afloli onc A y Alek tt 1 16 2 Applications Interconnecting IFC to Network Elements 2 1 Interconnecting Network Elements eee 2 1 Cross Connecting Network Elementz reee 2 2 Cross Connecting Combinations eke 2 3 Interconnecting amp Cross Connecting Along with Special Function Modules scassato iii 2 5 126254 A0 Telect Inc iff 3 Panel Installation Installation Considerations L ereke ek ek keke 3 1 Location amp Sp te i ik aaa lalla 3 2 Tools Equipment EE 3 2 TNS PSECU OM iia geed eoeu geed DEES 3 2 Insiallanon Procedure a eolica 3 2 4 Fiber Installation SEENEN 4 1 Installing amp Routing IFC ber 4 2 Installing amp Routing Network Element Fiber 4 5 Splicing sn nn iye aliy l l pan eren N IRAN Dek Hen N be GERGER Sea SN SENA VA 4 6 PA hins uil edna ch ed n aw da ae Wk 4 7 5 Service Owner Maintenance eenegen Dee 5 1 Technical SUpDOL i lt 2 teste ge gedeit s El b k k 5 2 In Warranty Servite Seed EE Ee 5 2 EIERE ee TE 5 2 Repacking For Shipment ine 5 2 6 Accessories iv Telect Inc 126254 AO Descriptions LCX FIBER PATCH SPLICE PANEL SYSTEMS
22. CORE Bellcore GR 1089 CORE ETSI EN 300 019 2 1 2 3 1 16 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Descriptions Note Dimensions are in mm in U I eh r T gt Sy rh O U 132 00 o o 5 20 2 22 0 09 REAR VIEW 7 10 0 28 9 si ca 25 25 0 99 KTX _ 44 4 1 75 Dia Knockout RTS i e f o Ne j o 273 10 75 o 187 25 7 37 o o 114 62 _ 6 5 26 Dia Bolt Hole 719 4 51 om O 0 28 TOP VIEW Gi 584 2 23 ki rm 566 73 22 3 482 6 19 465 13 18 3 Th 4 T Wei wx U A Q E O Gel gt A 31 75 44 35 107 85120 65 132 00 i 1 25 1 75 4 25 4 75 5 20 Dei GS O SA N C gt _j iO ae n a E x en LC 1 FRONT VIEW La 432 50 17 03 468 05 18 43 3RU LCX Chassis Shown With 19 23 in Rack Bracket Installed for a Nominal 5 in Extension 1 17 126254 AO Telect Inc Descriptions LCX User Manual Note Dimensions are in mm in o i o E 1 6 0 06 A P A a 173 75 ES E 6 84 5 REAR V
23. IEW gt 1 7 10 0 28 7 gt re 25 25 0 99 _ 44 4 1 75 Dia Knockout Pope We f 1 Cy N 273 10 75 187 25 7 37 o 114 62 __ 6 5 26 Dia Bolt Hole 7 10 451 om 0 28 E 1 J TOP VIEW 584 2 23 566 73 22 3 482 6 19 465 13 18 3 i eS m CI 1 K 3 AA O d T 31 75 44 35 107 85120 65 132 00 is 1 25 1 75 4 25 4 75 5 20 O GES d bi S ez T A 2 A E lO LS UI J I FRONT VIEW La 432 5 17 03 468 05 18 43 4RU LCX Chassis Shown With 19 23 in Rack Bracket Installed for a Nominal 5 in Extension 1 18 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Descriptions Note Dimensions are in mm in ST iS 2 85 0 11 U a U 216 98 o 8 54 NA ie BI 1 REAR VIEW 1 506 7 10 0 28 ro 25 25 0 99 e 44 4 1 75 Dia Knockout SE ee Ce Se 1 75 i N o N oy 273 10 75 r 187 25 7 37 o o 114 62 __ 6 5 26 Dia Bolt Hole 710 451 om 0 28 j TOP VIEW 584 2 23 566 73 22 3 482 6 19 Z 465 13 18 3 i E CA J ca J a TT TT dd S 3 31 75 44 35 107 85120 65 132 00 i 1 25 1 75 4 25 4 75 5 20 ld i fe S X A fe o A N TT gt FRONT VIEW 432 5 17 03 sl 468 05 18 43 5RU LCX Chass
24. LATION PROCEDURE 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 2 in 38 1 mm diameter holes in the tops and bot toms of panels see the Notes below and then knock out the applica ble fire abatement plugs covering these holes as shown in the fol 3 2 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Panel Installation lowing illustration Insert standard grommets for 1 in holes in place of plugs NOTES e Avoid removing fire abatement plugs on the top of the top most and bottom of the bottom most panel e Plugs can be knocked out when the panels are in place on the rack But plug removal is easiest before racking panels Standard Plastic or Rubber Grommet for a 1 in Hole Removing Knockouts amp Installing Plastic Grommets If applicable install optional entry exit kit at the front and or rear corners of the panel An optional entry exit kit can be used in place or along with the eight split arcs at the front and rear corners of the panel Three kits are offered each containing mounting plates and hard ware e Arc Kit e Hanger Kit e Hook Kit 1 LCXC Fiber Splice and Patch Panels have plastic grommets already installed between the combination panels 126254 AO Telect Inc Panel Installation LCX User Manual
25. Multifiber Cable Type Multifiber Cable Exit Direction V IFC Stranded Riser Up Right WI IFC Plenum Stranded Up Left X IFC Ribbon Riser Down Right DOW Down Left 1 14 Telect Inc 126254 A0 LCX User Manual Descriptions LCX Combo Splice Trays amp Patch Adapters LCXC Combination Panel The combination panel integrates both a patch and splice chassis into a single unit 2 chassis bolted together L C A C Customers will purchase this for an on frame splicing solution or in a space constrained environment A Nominal Capacity 48 48 Terminations 5 25 3RU 72 72 Terminations 7 4 RU 96 96 Terminations 7 4RU 14 144 Terminations 7 4RU Mounting 19 Inch Standard 19 Inch Flush 23 Inch Standard ETSI Flush mjiNjnj Adapter Type Single Mode SC UPC SC APC FC UPC FC APC ST UPC ben Ales Minn kA SPECIFICATIONS Overall Dimensions Overall SAE and metric dimensions are shown on Pages 1 17 through 1 19 for all LCX Fiber Splice Patch Panels Environment Temperature 55 C to 85 C operating and non operating Humidity 0 to 95 and noncondensing operating and non operating 126254 AO Telect Inc 1 15 Descriptions LCX User Manual Certification UL 60950 CE EN 60950 Bellcore GR 63
26. Telect CONNECTING THE FUTURE LCX FIBER PATCH SPLICE PANEL USER MANUAL 126254 Issue A Rev 0 LCX Fiber Patch Splice Panel User Manual Document Number 126254 Issue A Rev 0 Copyright 2002 Telect Inc All Rights Reserved Telect and Connecting the Future are registered trademarks of Telect Inc 2111 N Molter Rd Liberty Lake Washington 99019 Technical Support By e mail getinfo telect com By phone 888 821 4856 or 509 921 6161 Note Telect assumes no liability from the application or use of these products Neither does Telect convey any license un der its patent rights nor the patent rights of others This document and the products described herein are subject to change without notice ii Telect Inc 126254 AO Contents 1 Descriptions LCX Fiber Patch Splice Panel SystemS 1 1 ERI PR RR RE E 0 1 2 Capacities Capabilities Suitability i 1 2 BOTI s cay n a Wi cae ented Catton Cette an Sade i liu 1 2 DOX Fiber Egger 1 3 ECxX Eiber sphce Panels rali 1 4 BOX Fiber P teh P nel cche sad lad dak n di ANA K n R di 1 6 Special Function Modules E keke kek ek kek 1 11 Model Number Confgeurators iii 1 12 LCX Chassis Without Patch Adapters LCXM 1 12 LCX Chassis With Splice Trays LCXS 1 12 LCX Chassis With Patch Adapters LCXP 1 13 LCX Chassis With Patch Adapters amp Cabling LCXF 1 1
27. ables in plastic ring at panel entrance and then use supplied cable ties or other restraint to tie down cables to floor of panel Start with the bottom most splice tray and work up Locate splicing unit within about 11 2 m 5 ft 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 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 tray label and affix to front of tray Place tray in panel and then coil tubing and cables and lay them flat on floor of panel 4 6 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Fiber Installation Splice Cover Spools 2 Tie Down Locations for Incoming Outgoing Cable Use either lacing or cable ties to secure cable subunit flexible tubing and or sheathing Splice Tray Right Corner View Stranded fiber from IFC is wound tail from NE is wound around around one of the spools other spool 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
28. accept standard Wavelength Division Multiplexing WDM splitter and monitor modules 126254 A0 Telect Inc 1 1 Descriptions LCX User Manual Features Telect manufactures LCX Patch Panels and Splice Panels to suit any system architecture Features include Designed for compliance fiber bend radius control flammability safety structural reliability NEBS 3 and ETSI certification Zone 4 Seismic reliability Light weight Splice tray easily removed for rapid termination of cable No cassette required Trays provide for easy and direct storage and splicing Removable front and rear doors Capacities Capabilities Suitability Benefits LCX panels are available for universal 19 in 23 in and ETSI racks 48 72 96 or 144 terminations per panel from 3RU to 5RU Standard size 6 or 12 adapters per pack for on site patch panel adaptation of unadapterized panels ST SC FC SC APC FC APC single mode and multimode adapters Standard size Wavelength Division Multiplexing WDM and splitter modules can be used along with adapter packs for added fexibility All LCX Patch Splice panels are fully compatible with standard LGX style panels for IFC entrance splicing and network patching architecture All LCX panels are compatible with Telect s WaveTrax cable management systems as well as those of other manufacture Slip on split arcs standard for patch cord entrance optional kits available with hangers
29. al TECHNICAL SUPPORT By e mail getinfo telect com By phone 888 821 4856 or 509 921 6161 IN WARRANTY SERVICE Contact your Telect equipment distributor or call a Telect Customer Service Representative 1 800 551 4567 1 509 926 6000 Telect will 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 OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE The procedure for out of warranty service is the same as for in warranty service except that Telect charges a processing fee and you must submit a Purchase Order along with a Return Material Authorization RMA before returning equipment Call a Customer Service Representative for help getting these forms The processing fee guarantees a repair estimate and is credited against actual material and labor costs 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 5 2 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Service 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
30. ation 4RU LCX Patch Panel for on site installation of adapter packs or special function modules 96 termination 4RU LCX Patch Panel for on site installation of adapter packs or special function modules 144 termination SRU LCX Patch Panel for on site installation of adapter packs or special function modules Each adapter pack contains 6 or 12 adapters depending on the height of the intended unadapterized panel the adapters are mounted to a standardized patch plate that snaps into the LCX bulkhead separating the front and rear compartments of the panel Telect offers adapter packs with SC ST FC SC Duplex FC Angled Polish SC Angled Polish FC SC and ST SC single mode and multi mode adapters The illustrations on Page 1 9 show SC adapters mount ed to patch plates for use with 3RU 4RU and 5RU LCX Fiber Patch Panels 126254 AO Telect Inc Descriptions LCX User Manual Model LCXP141SCU Model LCXP961SCU LCX Patch Panel 144 Terminations LCX Patch Panel 96 Terminations Shown With Standard Entry Arcs Shown With Optional Entry Hangers Model LCXP721SCU Model LCXP482SCU LCX Patch Panel 72 Terminations LCX Patch Panel 48 Terminations Shown With Optional Entry Arcs Shown With Standard Entry Arcs LCX Patch Panels With Factory Installed Adapters Adapters Supplied with Front amp Rear Adapter Plugs Not Shown 1 8 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Descriptions
31. e ties or other restraints to tie down the pigtails cords to the floor of the panel Cable Ties or other restraint Lip M A J Network Element Pigtails Interconnect AU Network Element Pigtails or Patch Cords Cross Connect 4 Installing Interconnects or Cross Connects in an LCX Fiber Patch Panel 1 Normally the patch cords enter at a front corner and connect to adapters on the front of the bulkhead 4 8 Telect Inc 126254 AO Service Ah WARNING WARNING Fiber cables transmit laser or invisible infrared light To avoid eye damage or blindness never look directly into fibers or connections WARNUNG Faserkabel bertragen unsichtbares Infrarotlicht Um eine Schadigung der Augen oder Blindheit zu vermeiden schauen Sie nicht direkt in die Fasern oder Stecker 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 ADVERTISSMENT 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 dbase of the Main or InterBay Storage Panels CH ALERT ALERT This product must be installed and maintained by qualified technicians OWNER MAINTENANCE Telect s LCX Fiber Panels need no preventive maintenance Telect Inc 5 1 Service LCX User Manu
32. he lowermost panel Never retrain 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 Cross Connecting IFC to Network Elements 2 4 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Applications INTERCONNECTING amp CROSS CONNECTING ALONG WITH SPE CIAL FUNCTION MODULES Wavelength Division Multiplexing WDM and splitter modules can be used in LCX panels The illustration that follows show 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 splitting demultiplexing the 48 incoming fiber signals Dedicated LCX Patch Panels can be used to interconnect cross connect the split demultiplexed signals with the network elements In such case e splitting 48 signals three ways requires a 4RU LCX Patch Panel with 144 adapters or a 5RU LCX Configurable Patch Panel with the same number of adapters e demultiplexing 48 signals into two wavelengths requires a 4RU LCX Patch Panel with 96 adapters or a SRU LCX Configurable Patch Pan el 126254 AO Telect Inc 2 5 Applications LCX User Manual A single factory configured 4RU Fiber Patch Panel or a 5RU configurable panel can be used for centralized patch
33. ing of outputs from the splitters with eight 1 to 3 dual splitters can be used to terminate spliced strands from a single 48 fiber LCX Fiber Splice Panel n n a a a a a a n n n n n n n Three 3RU LCX Configurable Patch Panels To 144 NEs S D Li E Li n L CI 4 One of Three 3RU LCX Configurable Patch Panels 48 Fiber IFC 48 Fiber 3RU LCX Fiber Splice Panel Interconnecting Cross Connecting Along with WDM Splitter Modules Telect Inc 126254 AO 2 6 3 Panel Installation INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Z A WARNING WARNING Fiber cables transmit invisible infrared light To avoid eye damage or blindness never look directly into fibers or connectors WARNUNG Faserkabel bertragen unsichtbares Infrarotlicht Um eine Schadigung der Augen oder Blindheit zu vermeiden schauen Sie nicht direkt in die Fasern oder Stecker 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 ADVERTISSMENT Les cables a 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 I ALERT rr ALERT This product must be installed and maintained only by qualified technicians lO ALERT ALERT These instruc
34. is Shown With 19 23 in Rack Bracket Installed for a Nominal 5 in Extension 126254 AO Telect Inc 1 19 Descriptions LCX User Manual 1 20 Telect Inc 126254 AO Applications This section covers fundamental cross connection and interconnection techniques using Telect s LCX Fiber Panels NOTE Stranded or ribbon fiber should always enter or leave LCX panels in tied down tubes sheathed cable or flex tubing INTERCONNECTING IFC TO NETWORK ELEMENTS The illustration that follows shows a simple interconnection scheme wherein OSP is spliced at a vault to IFC plenum or riser cable which in turn is spliced at an LCX Fiber Splice Panel to the network elements Splice Vault LCX Fiber Splice Panel os D gt gni A F a OI NO f n HA F el 3 Sheathed i Cable A D 2 3mm _ Subunit Tube To Network Elements Interconnecting Splicing Facility Cable to Network Elements INTERCONNECTING NETWORK ELEMENTS In the following illustration fiber from one set of network elements is in terconnected to a second set 126254 A0 Telect Inc 2 1 Applications LCX User Manual LCX Fiber Patch Panel p To From NE1s l Use rings to help guide and organize strands JJ N ribbon tubing and a N cable into smooth neat f
35. t the front or at the two rear corners one rear corner for the IFC and the other for the network fiber 2 Measure off an additional 2110 mm 83 in and then trim off excess IFC 3 Before clamping IFC to panel strip away sheathing from this last 2110 mm of IFC to expose subunits 4 For stranded cable strip away leading 610 mm 24 in of tubing to expose 900 um fiber 5 Assemble cable clamp as shown in illustration on Page 4 4 4 2 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Fiber Installation IFC _ Breakout Point 9 D J d Yi Alf 0 oe REAR VIEW PA 2110 mm 83 in of Breakout for Subunit Storage amp Splicing va Pak we Es IFC Breakout Length Each IFC clamp consists of clamp halves that fit around the IFC at the end of the sheathing Different sizes of IFC are accommodated using various layers of gasket padding between the cable and the clamp halves The gasket padding kit con tains a cylinder of gasket iui leaves as shown on the 7 right Measure the diameter lt of the IFC and then remove and discard that much from 8 the interior of the cylinder N Gasket Leaf The gasket halves that re N J main will be used between A the clamp halves and the IFC as shown in the follow ing illustration 126254 A0 Telect Inc 4 3 Fiber Installation LCX User Manual
36. tions 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 126254 AO Telect Inc 3 1 Panel Installation LCX User Manual Location amp Space LCX Fiber Panels are configured at the factory for either e standard 19 in 23 in or ETSI racks e WECO and EIA spacing on 19 in and 23 in brackets face flush with front rack flange or nominal 5 in extension beyond 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 Tools amp Equipment No special tools required INSPECTION Telect is not liable for shipping damage Keep the container until you have checked equipment operation If you experience any kind of problem call Telect s Customer Service Department Use the original undamaged container if you are instructed to return a panel to Telect If a shipping container is damaged keep it for the carrier s inspection Notify the carrier and call Telect s Customer Service Department at 1 800 551 4567 or 1 509 926 6000 INSTAL
37. tration shows a clamp holding a 144 strand IFC cable installed at the left rear corner of an LCX Splice Panel 144 Fiber IFC Optional Cable Clamp Fits All Sizes of IFC 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 splice tray LCX Fiber Patch Panel LCX Fiber Patch Panels come in four capacities with or without fiber adapters Page 1 7 shows four termination capacities of LCX Fiber Patch Panels with factory installed adapters O 48 termination 3RU LCX Patch Panel with factory installed adapt ers 72 termination 4RU LCX Patch Panel with factory installed adapt ers 96 termination 4RU LCX Patch Panel with factory installed adapt ers 144 termination 4RU LCX Patch Panel with factory installed adapters All are available with SC SC APC FC FC APC or ST single mode 1 6 Telect Inc 126254 AO LCX User Manual Descriptions adapters LCX Fiber Patch Panels can be ordered pre cabled with pig tails for quick setup network patching and startup Page 1 8 shows patch panels with similar termination capacities for use with adapter packs and special function modules that can be configured on site 48 termination 3RU LCX Patch Panel for on site installation of adapter packs or special function modules 72 termin
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