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TC-96203-IP
Rev. A, April 2017
www.commscope.com

Installation Instructions

Mini-OTE 300 Tap

660000825

 Rev A 

© 2017 CommScope, Inc.

All rights reserved

This product is covered by one or more U.S. 
patents or their foreign equivalents. For patents, see 

www.commscope.com/ProductPatent/ProductPatent.aspx

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Contents

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General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1

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Adapter Options:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

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Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

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Using Hardened Connectors and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

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Connector Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

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Drop Cable Connector Components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

3.3

Connecting Drop Cable to Mini-OTE Optical Port  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

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Disconnecting Drop Cable from Mini-OTE Optical Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

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Maintenance of Mini-OTE 300 Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

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Drop Cable Connector Cleaning Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

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Mini-OTE Adapter/Connector Cleaning Procedure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

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O-Ring Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9

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Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10

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General

The Mini-OTE 300 optical terminal enclosure is a unique plug-n-play solution for tap deployments in Fiber-
To-The-x (FTTx) architectures. Featuring pre-connectorized hardened full-size OptiTap® or mini-size
DLX® adapter ports, CommScope’s Mini-OTE 300 accelerates fiber deployment for new subscriber
activation and service, minimizing labor costs. Each terminal is delivered with the tap pre-installed in the
terminal and all feeder and drop ports are sealed with a plug. The terminal housing is closed and secured
to prevent damage to internal splices.

The unit is designed for installation in pedestal, hand hole, pole and strand mount applications. Accessory
kits are available to provide hardware and brackets required for pole and strand installations. In some
pedestal styles, the strand mount brackets can be used for terminal stability such as pedestals with a
mounting stake or D-bar design. Once the field technician has secured the terminal housing using with the
appropriate hardware, the Mini-OTE is ready for drops to be connected to the adapter ports. Each terminal
has pre-defined port access to the Tap Input, Tap Thru and Splitter Outputs.

The Tap Input is color coded green and is Port position #3 (first row, second from right side) on all Tap
models. The Tap Thru is color coded orange and is Port position #4 (first row, first port on right side of the
terminal). Second and third rows on the 8 Port and 12 Port models are Splitter Outputs. Se

Figure 1

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Figure 1.  Mini-OTE Tap Ports

Summary of Contents for Mini-OTE 300 Tap

Page 1: ... accelerates fiber deployment for new subscriber activation and service minimizing labor costs Each terminal is delivered with the tap pre installed in the terminal and all feeder and drop ports are sealed with a plug The terminal housing is closed and secured to prevent damage to internal splices The unit is designed for installation in pedestal hand hole pole and strand mount applications Access...

Page 2: ...re for mounting the Mini OTE 300 in strand mount applications and some pedestal applications depending on the pedestal design Figure 2 shows the mounting options Figure 2 Mounting Options Table 1 Mini OTE Ports Row 1x2 Tap 4 Port Terminal 1x4 Tap 8 Port Terminal 1x8 Tap 12 Port Terminal 1 Port 1 2 Drop Outputs Port 3 Tap Input Port 4 Tap Thru Port 1 N A Port 2 N A Port 3 Tap Input Port 4 Tap Thru ...

Page 3: ...description of the connector and adapter components and provide instructions for connecting or disconnecting the drop cable to from the optical ports 3 1 Connector Components The basic components of the drop cable connector are shown in Figure 4 The dust cap threads onto the connector coupling nut A pair of O rings on the connector body provide a tight seal when the dust cap is in place A pulling ...

Page 4: ...ot insert all the way to the bottom of the port rotate drop cable connector slightly to either side until it slides freely into place 7 Thread the drop cable connector coupling nut into the optical port and tighten coupling nut until finger tight 8 Inspect the optical port dust cap O ring see Figure 4 on Page 3 for dryness and apply O ring lubricant to the O ring if dry MST ACC LUBE1 For the proce...

Page 5: ...TC 96203 IP Installation Instructions www commscope com Page 5 of 10 Figure 6 Connecting Drop Cable to Mini OTE Optical Port Figure 7 Dust Caps 23586 B OPTICAL PORT DUST CAP DROP CABLE DUST CAP ...

Page 6: ...ap onto the drop cable connector coupling nut and tighten until finger tight see Figure 4 4 Maintenance of Mini OTE 300 Terminals Maintenance for the Mini OTE terminal is limited to cleaning the hardened adapters as needed to maintain optimal performance lubricating O rings that may become dry or replacing a damaged optical connector 4 1 Drop Cable Connector Cleaning Procedure Cleaning kit FHD ACC...

Page 7: ...the cleaning tape and with the high side of the connector pointing in the direction of cleaning as shown in Figure 9 6 With light pressure slide the connector end face once across the tape in the direction shown using a smooth linear motion Do not press too hard and do not repeat the cleaning motion with the same tape Note The drop cable connector uses angled SC type connectors Make sure the high ...

Page 8: ...Using a 216B key tool unthread the optical port dust cap from the optical port adapter 2 Locate the dry swabs that are provided with the connector adapter cleaning kit 3 Insert a dry swab into the adapter as shown in Figure 10 4 While applying light pressure against the connector end face rotate the dry swab 360º three times 5 Dispose of the dry swab after use 6 When the connector end face and ada...

Page 9: ... dust cap are lubricated when shipped from the factory to prevent damage during installation If the O rings become excessively dry they may require additional lubrication to prevent damage Remove the O rings from the connector or dust cap and apply a small amount of lubricant directly to each ring Then reinstall the O rings on the connector or dust cap Apply only the recommended O ring lubricant M...

Page 10: ...ns www commscope com 6 Product Support 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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