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                    Bulletin # 7693902     Rev. L

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technological innovation impacts what happens in the field. Our customers look to the CommScope 

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staffed by an expert team of technicians who, in turn, are supported by some of the brightest and 

most experienced product line managers. 

Section 1: Direct Breakout Components / Accessories  ………...…………….......…………………………….…02 

Section 2: Color Coding ...................................................................………………………………………..………03

Section 3: Hoisting Considerations .................................................………………………………………..………04

Section 4: DCM-U Mounting / Grounding .......….............................................................…………………....…07

Section 5: All-in-One Cleaner / Inspecting .....….............................................................…………………....…08

Section 6: General Specifications Fibre Tails  ........……..............……………………….……....……………….....09

Section 7: DFJ-4S112B Fibre Tail Installation .......……..............……………………….……....……………….....10

Section 8: DFJ-4S114B Fibre Tail Installation .....……..............……………………….……....……………….....13

Section 9: DFJ-4S113B Fibre Tail Installation .....……..............……………………….……....……………….....16

Section 10: Protecting Unused Fibre .............................................................…………….…….……………..……18

Section 11: Excess Cable Management ......................................................…………….…….……………..……18

Section 12:  MPO Installation / Wiring ..................................................………………………………………….....20

Section 13: Jacketing Removal Procedure for Additional Grounding / Reel Packaging .......................……22

Section 14: Installation Check List ................................................................................………………..……..……23

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Installation Guidelines – HELIAX

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 FiberFeed

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Solution: Direct Connect Bird Resistant Solution

Summary of Contents for HELIAX FiderFeed DFJ-4S112B

Page 1: ...d by an expert team of technicians who in turn are supported by some of the brightest and most experienced product line managers Section 1 Direct Breakout Components Accessories 02 Section 2 Color Coding 03 Section 3 Hoisting Considerations 04 Section 4 DCM U Mounting Grounding 07 Section 5 All in One Cleaner Inspecting 08 Section 6 General Specifications Fibre Tails 09 Section 7 DFJ 4S112B Fibre ...

Page 2: ...guration Minimum Distance 0 5 m 1 6 ft Supports up to 9 RRU s Fibre and Power tails to 4 RRU shown for clarity Accessories RRU Power conductors Power tail CABLE SERIES PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION FDH808 1208 1810 42396A 5 Standard Hanger FDH810 1210 42396A 9 Standard Hanger FDH1808 FA 3236 STH Standard Hanger Bird proof Tails Power conductors FA 1923 STH Standard Hanger with grommet FDH808 1208 1810 1...

Page 3: ...RED X2 3 BLUE 8 GREEN X2 9 BLUE X2 End 2 BBU End 1 Label Color End 2 Conductor Color Label Color 1 RED 1 BLUE RED 1 RED RED 2 GREEN 2 BLUE GREEN 2 RED GREEN 3 BLUE 3 BLUE BLUE 3 RED BLUE 4 RED X2 4 BLUE RED X2 4 RED RED X2 5 GREEN X2 5 BLUE GREEN X2 5 RED GREEN X2 6 BLUE X2 6 BLUE BLUE X2 6 RED BLUE X2 7 RED X3 7 BLUE RED X3 7 RED RED X3 8 GREEN X3 8 BLUE GREEN X3 8 RED GREEN X3 9 BLUE X3 9 BLUE B...

Page 4: ...om undue movement during hoisting by securing with tie ropes every 1 m 3 ft to the hoisting line During hoisting ensure that there is a free path and that the cable breakouts will not be snagged on tower members or other obstacles Installation temperature range is 40 C to 80 C 40 F to 176 F Minimum cable bend radii can be found on line in our eCatalog section at www commscope com Maximum cable ten...

Page 5: ... 60 m 200 ft between hoisting grips Hoisting Considerations RRU End Install tie back ropes and tie wraps to keep power and fiber together during hoisting If the structure does not allow the breakout to fit through access ports due to space limitations skip to next page WARNING If the hoisting grip is pre installed the installation crew MUST follow steps 6 and 7 printed on back of the hoisting grip...

Page 6: ...e Hoist line Cable bridge WARNING Protect Hybrid cable from external damage Required Apply Tie Wrap to the base of the hoisting grip to avoid slipping of the grip MASH Tower Inc NOTE If congestion inside of the pole doesn t allow for hoisting from the bottom of the pole rig to pull the smaller diameter BBU end from the top port down Cable will need to be completely uncoiled from the reel to access...

Page 7: ...p Hardware Stand Off To Canisters Steel support side view Pipe mount side view To Structure Angle Adapter and Hose Clamp Angle Adapter Additional Hose Clamp based on pipe dia Insert UAAI One mount required per canister Canister should be grounded A 2 to 6 AWG weatherable conductor should be run as straight and short as possible to an adequate grounding point to perform properly contractor supplied...

Page 8: ...n efficient Fibre optic connection 1 Perfect Core Alignment 2 Physical Contact 3 Pristine Connector Interface Today s connector design and production techniques have eliminated most of the challenges to achieving core alignment and physical contact What remains challenging is maintaining a pristine end face As a result CONTAMINATION is the 1 reason for troubleshooting optical networks Implementing...

Page 9: ...curely to the structure or equipment using hangers to prevent strain on connections from movement in wind or snow ice conditions Ensure the Fibre and power connections and seated firmly in the RRU Installation temperature range is 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F All tails are individually serialized for immediate access to test results visit www commscope com webtrak General Specifications Brand Fibre ...

Page 10: ...DFJ 4S112B 1 2 3 Tighten the ODC compatible connectors to 1 N m 8 8 in lb Slide protective sleeve over the connectors and onto the protective sleeve Tighten both ends of the protective sleeve 75 mm 2 95 in Corrugated sleeve Gland Nut 4 Place gland nut on edge of RRU Connect the Fibre to the RRU then tighten the RRU clamp on corrugated sleeve over Fibre subunit ...

Page 11: ...eeve and power conductor Remove bird resistant connector by loosening the gland nut Open the safety clip with a screwdriver Pull the connector off the bird resistant sleeve Push the safety clip back into the connector X X 2 1 3 4 Cut bird resistant sleeve at Be careful not to cut the power conductor inside of the bird resistant sleeve Dispose of excess bird resistant sleeve X X For RRUs 3832 3936 ...

Page 12: ...75 mm of length from the 11 mm conduit then slide the conduit inside of power tail bird resistant sleeve Replace bird resistant connector by sliding connector over cable while twisting clockwise Tighten the gland nut on the power cable 1 2 1 2 6b 7 Place tape at end of conduit to build up thickness with for proper clamp seal 6X If jumper breakouts require staggering install additional provided pie...

Page 13: ... Slide protective sleeve on trunk Fibre tail Tighten the ODC compatible connectors to 1 N m 8 8 in lb 3 Slide protective sleeve over the ODC compatible connectors and tighten both ends 4 Mount the mounting bracket to the RRU mounting plate Thread the hose clamp thru slots in mounting bracket RRU Mount Mounting bracket RRU Fibre Ports Mounting hardware Part Number FA BPB NOK ...

Page 14: ...racket Connect DLC connectors and install the weather seal boots Slide bird resistant sleeve to base of RRU covering the fibre boot 6 Power Tail Installation to RRU Blue 48VDC and Black 0V After the trunk cable is mounted measure distance to determine the length of the bird proofing and power conductor Remove bird resistant connector by loosening the gland nut Open the safety clip with a screwdriv...

Page 15: ... Dispose of excess bird resistant sleeve X X Cut the power conductor to 170 mm 6 69 in Dispose of excess power conductor 170 mm 6 69 in 3 4 5 Replace bird resistant connector by sliding connector over cable while twisting clockwise Tighten the gland nut on the power cable 1 1 2 2 6 Slide the protective sleeve over the power weatherproofing boot Connect aluminum bracket to the RRU with screw provid...

Page 16: ...n DFJ 4S113B 1 2 3 Tighten the ODC compatible connectors to 1 N m 8 8 in lb Slide protective sleeve over the connectors and onto the protective sleeve Tighten both ends of the protective sleeve 75 mm 2 95 in 4 Route Fibre to RRU connect and lock gland on the RRU entry plate before installing cover Entry plate will sit on the threaded portion of the gland nut ...

Page 17: ...p with a screwdriver Pull the connector off the bird resistant sleeve Push the safety clip back into the connector X X 2 1 3 4 Cut bird resistant sleeve at Be careful not to cut the power conductor inside of the bird proofing Dispose of excess bird proofing X X 1 2 4 3 1 2 3 4 5 Replace bird resistant connector by sliding connector over cable while twisting clockwise Tighten the gland nut on the p...

Page 18: ...re installed fibre protective sleeve Make sure connector is 75 mm 2 95 in inside of protective sleeve then tighten onto the pre installed protective sleeve Mount and secure with open end down so it will NOT fill with water 75 mm 2 95 in End of connector 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 1 2 3 1 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 5 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 5 7 7 8 8 9 9 The trunk assembly power labels can be lost if the length is signifi...

Page 19: ...h Kevlar strings Place Rip Cord in Notches Pull Rip Cord Parallel to Cable while supporting breakout Stop at Length Marker Separate Armor Cut Armor Using Side Cutter Remove Water Blocking Tape Remove Excess Rip Cord Apply Electrical Tape to Protect Breakout Patch Panel Kit Part Number HFF SMPK SS 24 NOTE Remember to slide identifier labels down the power conductors before trimming the cable to its...

Page 20: ...f the rack Rack will accommodate 50 metres of excess fibre Feed the fibre subunits out the front of the unit Remove the dust caps from the MPO connectors and clean with an all in one cleaner FCCT MPO Connect the trunk MPO connectors to the black MPO adapter at the base of the 12 or 24 fibre cassettes Carefully install the cassettes into the slots Mount the rack P 559552 2 with provided installatio...

Page 21: ...ue Black Blue Pair 6 Red Blue Black Blue MPO Cable 2 Wiring C Fibre BBU End Patch Panel RRU End Trunk Power BBU End Patch Panel RRU End Trunk Pair 1 Red Blue Black Blue Pair 2 Red Blue Black Blue Pair 3 Red Blue Black Blue Pair 4 Red Blue Black Blue Pair 5 Red Blue Black Blue Pair 6 Red Blue Black Blue MPO Cable 3 Wiring BBU End Red 0V Blue 48V RRU End Black 0V Blue 48V 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8...

Page 22: ...y cloth Grounding kit installation instructions included with the grounding kit Scan to view video Reel Packaging Carefully remove shrink wrap After shipment arrives take extra care when removing the over packing Remove reel from box or cut strap holding the reel to the shipping pallet Take care not to damage the assembly as you roll the reel to installation location Excessive nicks and cuts in th...

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