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TC-96307-IP
Rev A, March 2022
commscope.com

User

Manual

Propel Panel

Electronic Only Document (EOD)

 

© 2022 CommScope, Inc.

Propel Panel (2RU Shown)

1

 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

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Propel Panel Configurations Covered by This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

1.2

Available Connection Components and Recommended Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

1.3

Important Safety Cautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

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Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

1.5

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

2.1

General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

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Main Product Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

2.3

Specifications and Dimensions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9

2.4

Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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QR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

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Product QR code on Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12

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Component QR Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13

3

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

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OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15

5

INSTALLING THE PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

5.1

Determining Rack Size and Mounting Hardware  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

5.2

Installing Kits for Alternative Rack Sizes (Not 19-Inch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

5.2.1

23-Inch Rack (584mm) Mount Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

5.2.2

ETSI Rack Mount Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

5.3

Panel Recess Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

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Content

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Summary of Contents for 760252002

Page 1: ...ed Publications 6 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 7 2 1 General Description 7 2 2 Main Product Features 8 2 3 Specifications and Dimensions 9 2 4 Blades 11 2 5 QR Codes 12 2 5 1 Product QR code on Panel 12 2 5 2 Component QR Codes 13 3 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 14 4 OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION 15 5 INSTALLING THE PANEL 16 5 1 Determining Rack Size and Mounting Hardware 16 5 2 Installing Kits for Alternative Rac...

Page 2: ...talling the Rear Cover on the 1RU and 2RU Panel 24 6 2 3 Opening the Rear Cover on the 4RU Panel 24 6 2 4 Closing the Rear Cover on the 4RU panel 24 6 3 Blades 24 6 3 1 Sliding Out a Blade 24 6 3 2 Removing a Blade from the Panel 24 6 3 3 Installing a Blade 26 6 4 Connection Components 26 6 4 1 Placement of Connection Components on a Blade 26 6 4 2 Installing a Connection Component 26 6 4 3 Removi...

Page 3: ...l 1 2 Available Connection Components and Recommended Cables For a listing of the available Propel connection components including MPO modules and adapter packs see Table 2 Splice cassettes are not available at this time Table 1 Material ID MID Catalog Density 760252002 PPL 1U 72 duplex LC 72 MPO 288 SN 760252003 PPL 2U 144 duplex LC 144 MPO 576 SN 760252004 PPL 4U 288 duplex LC 288 MPO 1152 SN Ta...

Page 4: ...0252362 PPL AP 12 LC SM OS2 12 760252363 PPL AP 12 LC OM4 OM4 12 760252364 PPL AP 12 LC OM5 OM5 12 760252372 PPL AP 6 MPO ALL B All 72 MPO16 Modules 9 per 1RU 760252352 PPL DM 16AU 16LC SM BEU OS2 16 760252353 PPL DM 16AU 16LC OM4 BEU OM4 16 760252354 PPL DM 16AU 16LC OM5 BEU OM5 16 16 fiber Adapter Packs 9 per 1RU 760252365 PPL AP 16 LC SM OS2 16 760252366 PPL AP 16 LC OM4 OM4 16 760252367 PPL AP...

Page 5: ... damage your eyes Never look directly into an optical component that may have a laser coupled to it Serious and permanent retinal damage is possible If accidental exposure to laser radiation is suspected consult a physician for an eye examination MPO24 Modules 6 per 1RU 760252356 PPL DM 24U 24LC OM4 BEU OM4 24 760252357 PPL DM 24U 24LC OM5 BEU OM5 24 24 fiber Adapter Packs 6 per 1RU 760252368 PPL ...

Page 6: ...ports to protect the fibers connected to the back of the ports Do not remove a dust cover from a port until you connect a patch cord to that port If you remove a patch cord later replace the dust cover in the port Prior to installation clean the trunk cable and jumper connectors per the manufacturer s recommendations Isopropyl alcohol is flammable and can cause eye irritation on contact If eye con...

Page 7: ...in any available location on the blade and sliding them in until they click into position Figure 1 Propel Panel 1RU 2RU and 4RU Sizes Precise positioning on the blade is enforced by rails that the connection components slide onto when installed The rails direct the components into 12 equal sized lanes labeled A to L Each lane accommodates 4 fibers or the connector equivalent For example an MPO mod...

Page 8: ...e can be slid out or removed giving better access to the connection component lanes Patch Cord Managers are used to manage patch cords Figure 2 Propel Panel Front View 2RU Shown Figure 3 shows a rear view of a 2RU Propel panel The main features visible from this view include the following Rear Cover can be removed providing top access to the panel Cable Entry Area is the portal through which cable...

Page 9: ...ts Reserved Figure 3 Propel Panel Rear View 2RU Shown 2 3 Specifications and Dimensions Figure 4 shows dimensions for the three Propel panel sizes Table 3 lists dimensions CABLE ENTRY AREA CABLE MANAGEMENT BRACKET 27509 A CABLE ROUTING PLATFORM ...

Page 10: ...n 47 12 cm 18 55 in 47 12 cm 18 55 in 47 12 cm Weight Panel Only 11 75 lbs 5 32 kg 17 60 lbs 7 98 kg 33 15 lbs 15 03 kg Weight Packaged Panel 15 95 lbs 7 23 kg 21 80 lbs 9 88 kg 38 95 lbs 17 66 kg 27504 A 18 55 IN 47 11 CM 17 20 IN 43 68 CM TOP VIEW 3 06 IN 7 77 CM 15 11 IN 38 37 CM 6 96 IN 17 68 CM 3 47 IN 8 81 CM 1 72 IN 4 36 CM 1RU PANEL FRONT VIEW 2RU PANEL FRONT VIEW 4RU PANEL FRONT VIEW 1RU ...

Page 11: ...to the desired installation lane s Table 4 Available MPO Modules and Adapter Packs Catalog 8 fiber modules adapter packs 12 fiber modules adapter packs 16 fiber modules adapter packs 24 fiber modules adapter packs PPL 1U up to 6 per blade 18 per panel up to 4 per blade 12 per panel up to 3 per blade 9 per panel up to 2 per blade 6 per panel PPL 2U up to 6 per blade 36 per panel up to 4 per blade 2...

Page 12: ...ibed below 2 5 1 Product QR code on Panel Each panel is affixed with a QR code shown in Figure 7 that goes to the Propel Panels product page in the CommScope electronic catalog The product page has documentation including specifications the Propel Panels Quick Start and this user manual available for downloads Other customer aides such as videos when available are placed on the product page Figure...

Page 13: ...label specific to that particular item The label is sized to the width of the component and has information such as the item serial number for a module only and test results Refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 Figure 9 Example of Module Labeling 27506 A FRONT DOOR LOCATION REAR PANEL LOCATION ITEM SPECIFIC QR CODE 27523 A PORT NUMBERS ITEM SERIAL NUMBER CATALOG NUMBER MANUFACTURER COUNTRY AND DATE ...

Page 14: ...er 2 Unpack each container while carefully checking the contents for damage 3 If damage is found or parts are missing contact the CommScope Support Center using the URL http www commscope com SupportCenter 4 Save any damaged cartons for inspection by the carrier Refer to Figure 11 for an exploded view of product packaging Table 5 Propel Panel Parts List Description Quantity Propel Panel Quick Star...

Page 15: ...bles Section 5 4 on Page 18 Installing patch cords Section 5 4 on Page 18 The installation procedures listed above describe the sequential steps for a typical installation in a way that facilitates going quickly and efficiently through the installation For operational details for covers doors blades connection components cables cable management clips patch cords and patch cords managers refer to S...

Page 16: ...3 8 inch conversion screws included in accessory kit Use one conversion bracket and two screws per side Mount the panel to rack using four 12 24 x 1 2 inch screws provided as part of basic panel 5 2 2 ETSI Rack Mount Kit To mount the panel on an ETSI rack use the G2 23BRKT accessory kit available separately and install one conversion bracket to either of the pre installed mounting brackets using t...

Page 17: ... screws from holes marked 1 and remount the mounting bracket using the unmarked holes shown in Figure 13 Figure 13 Rack Mounting Position for 3 5 Inch Recess 5 3 3 Mounting Bracket in 6 Inch Offset Position Front of Rack Mounting Figure 14 shows the mounting bracket in the 6 inch offset position for front of rack mounting To mount a mounting bracket at this position remove screws from holes marked...

Page 18: ...Mounting Position for 9 Inch Recess 5 4 Mounting the Panel on the Rack The panel is shipped with mounting brackets suitable for mounting on a 19 inch equipment rack or cabinet If mounting on a 23 inch or ETSI equipment rack or cabinet see Section 5 3 on Page 16 Install two screws on each side of the panel Use the following procedure Refer to Figure 16 the steps shown are numbered corresponding to ...

Page 19: ...blade is enforced by rails that the connection components slide onto when installed The rails direct the components into 12 equal sized lanes labeled A to L Connection components are available in 4 sizes occupying 2 3 4 or 6 lanes Use the following procedure referring to Figure 17 1 Open the front cover of the panel 2 Determine where the connection component will be installed It can be installed w...

Page 20: ...slid in refer to Figure 17 For instructions on removing a patch cord manager refer to Section 6 6 2 on Page 33 5 Position the component on the rails as indicated in Figure 18 Figure 18 Positioning Connection Component on Rails 6 Slide in the connection component until it clicks into place NOTE NOTE Patch cord manager s may need to be removed to install or remove modules or cassettes from front of ...

Page 21: ...ment clip For detailed instructions refer to Section 6 5 1 on Page 28 3 Insert the cable management clip within the cable management bracket For detailed instructions refer to Section 6 5 2 on Page 29 4 Route the cables neatly on the cable management platform and secure the cables with cable ties if needed to hold them in place Refer to Section 6 5 3 on Page 31 5 7 Installing Patch Cords Patch cor...

Page 22: ...tallation procedures Electronically the most direct way to access these operational details is through the table of contents for this user manual on page 1 6 1 Front Door 6 1 1 Opening the Front Door To open the front door 1 Grasp the top corners of the door with thumb and forefingers as shown in Figure 20 Look for the tabs on the upper corners of the door 2 Swing open the top of the door as shown...

Page 23: ...s into place 6 2 Rear Cover 6 2 1 Removing the Rear Cover on the 1RU and 2RU panel To remove the rear cover of the Propel panel loosen the two captive screens on the bottom corners of the cover and lift off the cover Figure 21 Loosening the Captive Screws Note Rear cover operation on the 4RU panel is different than on the 1RU and 2RU panels 27546 A 27553 A CAPTIVE SCREWS 2x ...

Page 24: ...ws to release the door and swing it down on its hinges 6 2 4 Closing the Rear Cover on the 4RU panel To close the rear cover of the 4RU panel swing the door up into its closed position and secure it with its two captive screws 6 3 Blades 6 3 1 Sliding Out a Blade To slide out a blade grasp it by its right handle and pull it out Refer to Figure 22 Figure 22 Sliding Out a Blade 6 3 2 Removing a Blad...

Page 25: ...and index finger on inside edge of blade cross bar as shown in Figure 23 Figure 23 Hand Position to Release Blade 3 Holding the cross bar stationary push the handle toward the inside of the panel to release the blade from panel and pull outward as shown in Figure 24 Figure 24 Sliding Out Blade from Panel 27549 A IN OUT 27547 A ...

Page 26: ... 25 Installing a Blade 6 4 Connection Components 6 4 1 Placement of Connection Components on a Blade When installing a connection component take care to align the grooves on the bottom of the component with the rails on the blade as shown in Figure 17 on Page 20 6 4 2 Installing a Connection Component To install a connection component position it on the blade rails wherever there is space for it S...

Page 27: ...nnection Components Can be Installed from Front or Rear Figure 28 Installing a Connection Component Align grooves on bottom of connection component with rails on blade Slide in on rails RAIL GROOVE 27612 A Red arrows show direction of installation or removal Blue arrow shows placement of groove on rail NOTE NOTE 27552 A ...

Page 28: ... the previous step 3 Wrap the cable at the breakout location in heat shrink or if no breakout is present at the mark made on the cable in the previous step 4 Secure the cable jacket to the clip with the tie wraps referring to Figure 30 as follows a Attach the cable or cables to the snap in mounting clip with the included cable ties or any style of cable tie you prefer Danger Disconnected optical c...

Page 29: ... toward back of panel Note Ensure that the cable breakout is not retained by the tie wrap referring to the guidelines provided in Figure 30 and in the installation drawing provided with the cable assembly 27610 A ATTACH CABLE OR CABLES TO SNAP IN MOUNTING CLIP WITH INCLUDED CABLE TIES OR ANY STYLE OF CABLE TIE YOU PREFER AFTER SECURING CABLE TIE TO CABLE YOU CAN USE A SIDE CUTTER OR BEND CABLE TIE...

Page 30: ...d Sliding in a Cable and Clip Assembly Figure 33 Final Position of Cable and Clip Assembly in Cable Management Bracket Note Detailed instructions for the cable management clip are provided with the cable assembly 27556 A CABLE MANAGEMENT BRACKET 27555 A CABLE MANAGEMENT BRACKET ...

Page 31: ...ement Platform 6 6 Patch Cords and Patch Cord Managers Patch cords are secured and routed using the factory installed patch cord managers on the front edge of the blade If the patch cord managers are not present at the time of patch cord installation they should be installed before installing the patch cords 6 6 1 Installing a Patch Cord Manager To install a patch cord manager 1 Insert the patch c...

Page 32: ...serting Patch Cord Manager in Notch 2 Push down on back of the manager to snap it into place as shown in Figure 36 Figure 36 Snapping Patch Cord Manager into Place 27557 A INSERT PATCH CORD MANAGER INTO NOTCH ON BLADE PUSH DOWN ON BACK OF MANAGER TO SNAP IN PLACE 27544 ...

Page 33: ...d lifting on front of manager 6 6 3 Installing Patch Cords To install a patch cord connect the connector to the selected front port of the connection module Route patch cords neatly through patch cord managers as needed Refer to Figure 37 Figure 37 Patch Cords Fanned to Both Sides and Secured Within Patch Cord Managers ...

Page 34: ...s Reserved 7 CONTACT INFORMATION To find out more about CommScope products visit us on the web at www commscope com For technical assistance customer service or to report any missing damaged parts visit us at http www commscope com SupportCenter ...

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