ADCP-90-606 • Rev C • May 2020
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Figure 65. Serial Numbering for 4RU Panel With External Spool
9
OPERATION
9.1
Connecting Patch Cords
In a typical application, patch cords are connected between the adapters at the front of the panel
and the active equipment on a nearby frame.
Use the following procedure.
1. Open the cover at the front of the Rapid Fiber Panel shell. Locate the optical port to be
connected to the optical equipment. Remove the dust cap from the bulkhead adapter.
2. Select a patch cord for connection. Patch cords may be 1.7 mm or 2 mm in diameter.
3. Remove the ferrule dust cap from the patch cord connector and clean the connector as
specified in Optical Fiber Connector Wet and Dry Cleaning Instructions (ADCP-90-159).
4. Insert the patch cord connector into the appropriate bulkhead adapter and record the
connection on the designation card attached to the front cover.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for any remaining connections that may be required.
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 an optical adapter. 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
.
S/N-1
1
144
S/N-2
S/N-3
S/N-4
S/N-5
S/N-6
6 SLIDE-IN RAPIDREEL CABLE
SPOOL TRAYS PER CHASSIS
(2 MPOs PER SPOOL)
RAPID FIBER P
ANEL
MPO 1-12
MPO 13-24
MPO 25-36
MPO 37-48
MPO 49-60
MPO 61-72
MPO 73-84
MPO 85-96
MPO 97-108
MPO 109-120
MPO 121-132
MPO 133-144
SPOOL
6
SPOOL
5
SPOOL
4
SPOOL
3
SPOOL
2
SPOOL
1
26223-A
S/N-1
S/N-2
S/N-3
S/N-4
S/N-5
S/N-6
NOTE: THE NUMBERS ON THE BREAKOUTS
CORRESPOND TO THE FACTORY TEST RESULTS
THERE IS A UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER ON
THE REAR SIDE OF EACH RAPIDREEL CABLE
SPOOL TRAY THAT MATCHES THE SERIAL
NUMBER ON THE CORRESPONDING CABLE
THE PORT LABELING IS APPLIED BY THE
CUSTOMER. EACH CABLE IS LABELED 1 - 2
TO IDENTIFY THE RANGE OF OPTICAL PORTS.
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
CHASSIS SUPERLABEL
(CATALOG NUMBER, PART
NUMBER, REVISION, AND
DATE CODE)
