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6 CABLE ROUTING

6.1 Cable Routing

When routing cables, follow the routing path indicated on the top cover of the panel.

6.2 Cable Gland Capacities

Table 7

lists cable gland capacities for EPX 1U, 2U, and 4U panels for different diameter cables.

Cable glands of the appropriate size are included with the different sized cable assemblies when
shipped. All of these standard cable glands have the same basic components and are installed in
the same way, as shown in

Figure 22

Figure 22. Installing Standard Cable Gland

(1/2-inch Gland in EPX 1U Panel Shown)

Table 7: EPX Panel Gland Capacities

# Gland
Openings

3/8”
NPT

1/2”
NPT

3/4”
NPT

1”
NPT

27393-A

Summary of Contents for EPX G2

Page 1: ... User Manual 3 1 3 Available Accessories 3 1 4 Parts List 4 1 5 Important Safety Cautions 4 1 6 Precautions 5 1 7 Related Publications 5 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 6 2 1 General Description 6 2 2 EPX Panel as Shipped 6 2 3 Main Product Features 7 2 4 Cable Gland Feature 8 2 5 Specifications and Dimensions 9 3 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 11 4 OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION 12 5 INSTALLING THE PANEL 12 5 1 Determ...

Page 2: ... and splice cassettes including in panel splicing using splice trays It is available in G2 or LGX 1000 bulkheads in 1U 2U and 4U sizes sliding or fixed This user manual describes the EPX panel and provides procedures to unpack the panel mount the panel on a rack install modules and route cables In addition this manual tells how to operate the panel and how to obtain technical assistance if needed ...

Page 3: ... Catalog Number Description 760241378 AGL SPLICE 48 48f stranded splice tray 760243494 AGL MF SPLICE 12 12f ribbon splice tray 760039875 G2 SRF Liquid tight cable fitting kit for small diameter cables 760039883 G2 23BRKT Frame mounting bracket kit for 23 frames and ETSI frames 760058677 RMB 6 1 2 InstaPATCH Plus attachment bracket rack mounted six 1 2 inch fittings 760058685 RMB 6 3 8 InstaPATCH P...

Page 4: ...ion that can 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 Wearing safety glasses during installation of this panel is recommended Although standard safety glasses provide no protection from potential...

Page 5: ...nstalled in the 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 co...

Page 6: ...splice cassettes In panel splicing is possible using Agile splice trays The EPX bulkhead may be either LGX 1000 style with three modules per rack unit or G2 Style with four modules per rack unit 2 2 EPX Panel as Shipped Figure 2 shows product features of interest to the user in the EPX panel as shipped All panels are shipped with no modules or splice trays installed Module installation and splicin...

Page 7: ... so it can swing into open position Hinged Removable Front Cover drops down 90 degrees to provide open access to the panel interior For operation refer to Section 7 on Page 26 Sliding Tray Optional slides out to provide additional access for connector module and splice tray installation For operation refer to Section 5 4 on Page 15 Bulkhead supports connection modules per customer order Options in...

Page 8: ...cable entry slots provided see Figure 4 For more information refer to Section 6 2 on page 23 Figure 4 Direct Connection of Fiber Cables Using Fiber Glands Note Another method for securing fiber cables is the use of optional rack mounted brackets which is not covered here Cables can also be secured with tie wraps and the lances provided in the back of the panel 27392 A ...

Page 9: ...Fittings for Smaller Diameter Cable 2 5 Specifications and Dimensions Figure 6 shows dimensions for an EPX open fixed panel Figure 7 shows dimensions for an EPX enclosed panel Table 5 lists specifications for the EPX panel except for weight Table 6 lists weights for all configurations of the EPX panel Figure 6 Dimensions of EPX Open Fixed Panel 27391 A 12 61 IN 32 03 CM 12 42 IN 31 54 CM 12 91 IN ...

Page 10: ...in 17 70 cm Width 19 0 in 48 26 cm 19 0 in 48 26 cm 19 0 in 48 26 cm Depth 16 52 in 41 96 cm 16 52 in 41 96 cm 16 52 in 41 96 cm Side ports 4 8 10 27390 A 15 93 IN 40 46 CM 16 52 IN 41 96 CM 19 0 IN 48 26 CM TOP VIEW 3 23 IN 8 20 CM 2 93 IN 7 44 CM 6 97 IN 17 70 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 PANEL SIDE VIEW 2RU PANEL SIDE VIEW...

Page 11: ... 4 Save any damaged cartons for inspection by the carrier Table 6 EPX Panel Weight MID Part Number Catalog Number ecatalog Net Weight lb Gross Weight lb 760251098 EPX 1U MOD OPEN FX 2 33 4 91 760251099 EPX 1U PNL OPEN FX 2 60 5 18 760249997 EPX 1U PNL ENC 7 91 10 58 760249998 EPX 1U MOD ENC 7 78 10 45 760251042 EPX 1U MOD ENC FX 6 60 9 27 760251043 EPX 1U PNL ENC FX 6 70 9 37 760251044 EPX 2U MOD ...

Page 12: ...tion 5 9 on Page 22 5 INSTALLING THE PANEL 5 1 Determining Rack Size and Mounting Hardware The panel is shipped with mounting brackets suitable for mounting on a 19 inch equipment rack or cabinet Accessory kits are available for 23 inch or ETSI mounting Refer to the following guidelines For 23 inch 584mm rack Use the G2 23BRKT accessory kit available separately and install two conversion brackets ...

Page 13: ...h or ETSI equipment rack or cabinet see Section 5 1 on Page 12 Install two screws on each side of the panel Use the following procedure referring to Figure 8 1 Install the bottom two screws at the desired panel location 2 Set the panel into position on the screws just installed 3 Secure the panel to the rack by installing the remaining two mounting screws Figure 8 Mounting the EPX Panel 1U Panel S...

Page 14: ...ll Rights Reserved 5 3 Opening the Front Door To open the front door a move the door latch inward and B open the door allowing it to hang down until flat with the frame Refer to Figure 9 Figure 9 Opening the Front Door c a b a 27382 A a b ...

Page 15: ...release button and tray retainer clip designed to ensure that the drawer is opened carefully and remains open until work in the drawer is competed This item looks the same and operate the same on the 1U 2U and 4U panels To release a closed drawer press the release button down as shown in Figure 10 c and slide the drawer out to the first detent d Figure 10 Releasing Closed Drawer to Open It 3 c 273...

Page 16: ...ks Align the adapter pack with the selected location in the bulkhead Push in and secure with push in pin if present LGX 1000 only Refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 Figure 11 Installing Adapter Packs G2 Figure 12 Installing Adapter Packs LGX 1000 x 27411 A 27396 A SECURE WITH PUSH PIN ...

Page 17: ... 1 Align the MPO module with the selected location in the bulkhead Push in and secure with push in pin if present LGX 1000 only Refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 Figure 13 Installing MPO Modules G2 Figure 14 Installing MPO Modules LSX 1000 27412 A 27397 A 27397 A SECURE WITH PUSH PIN ...

Page 18: ...in Figure 15 Route the cable as shown in Figure 16 Figure 15 Installing Cable Gland Standard 1 2 inch Cable Gland Provided 3 Loop the MPO cable around through the cable retainers as shown in Figure 16 Figure 16 Cable Routing to MPO Modules Note For details and other options refer to Section 6 3 on page 25 27393 A ...

Page 19: ...passes through the opening first Secure using push pins identified in Figure 17 Figure 17 Installing Splice Cassette LSX 1000 shown 2 Route cables from rear of panel to splice cassettes as shown in Figure 18 below Figure 18 Cable Routing to Splice Modules G2 shown 3 Splice fibers from cable to splice cassette per instructions included with the splice cassettes 27399 A SECURE WITH PUSH PIN ...

Page 20: ...e interface between a facility cable and pigtails terminated at adapter packs on the EPX bulkhead Refer to the instructions enclosed with that kit for all details not covered here Up to two splice trays may be installed per U height 1 Install the splice tray as shown in Figure 19 Figure 19 Installing Splice Trays 27398 A ...

Page 21: ...el and secure it in a cable entry port using a gland connector as shown in Figure 20 4 Route the pigtails and facility cable within the EPX panel in the opposite direction and into the opposite side of the Agile splice tray as shown in Figure 20 Figure 20 Cable Routing to AGILE Splice Tray G2 shown Note For more information on cable glands refer to Section 6 on page 23 Note On 2U and 4U shelves sp...

Page 22: ...d in bulkhead oriented so that adapters pass through opening first Refer to Section 5 5 on Page 16 2 After connectorization route buffered fibers from cable toward front of tray 3 Terminate connector end of pigtails into module adapter openings in standard sequence 4 Spool excess fiber slack length 5 Repeat items 1 4 for all remaining locations Figure 21 Cable Routing in EPX Panel Note On a 2U pan...

Page 23: ...els for different diameter cables Cable glands of the appropriate size are included with the different sized cable assemblies when shipped All of these standard cable glands have the same basic components and are installed in the same way as shown in Figure 22 Figure 22 Installing Standard Cable Gland 1 2 inch Gland in EPX 1U Panel Shown Table 7 EPX Panel Gland Capacities Gland Openings 3 8 NPT 1 ...

Page 24: ...ch gland openings For smaller cable sizes the 1U panels include snap fit washers to reduce the 1 2 inch opening to 3 8 inch as shown in Figure 23 Figure 23 Installing 3 8 inch Cable Gland With Snap Fit Washers EPX 1U Panel Only For additional information on smaller diameter cables refer to Section 2 4 on page 8 27416 A ...

Page 25: ...e to feed cable over top of rear apron 3 Temporarily store slack fibers in panel 4 Remove plug from appropriate size opening in panel to accommodate cable gland on fiber cable Select an opening on rear apron or either right or left side that will be most advantageous for cable entry 5 Completely loosen gland nut from cable gland 6 Feed fibers and subunit tubes through panel opening Temporarily coi...

Page 26: ...ts 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 SupportCent ...

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