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Installation Instructions

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© 2022 CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved

NOVUX™ Fiber Optic System

TC-1459-IP

Rev. C, June 2022

http://www.commscope.com

Hardened Terminal

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About this manual

This publication provides user information for the installation of the NOVUX™ Full Size and the NOVUX™ Prodigy™

 

Hardened Terminals (HT) which include the Small, Medium and Large models. The document starts with providing an

 

overview of the tools required to perform the installation. Also warnings and cautions are indicated, which should be

 

observed before starting the product installation. The topics covered include installation and mounting guidelines, and

 

procedures for using and maintaining the hardened connectors and adapters.
Images in this manual are for reference only and are subject to change.

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Summary of Contents for NOVUX Large

Page 1: ...Hardened Terminals HT which include the Small Medium and Large models The document starts with providing an overview of the tools required to perform the installation Also warnings and cautions are indicated which should be observed before starting the product installation The topics covered include installation and mounting guidelines and procedures for using and maintaining the hardened connecto...

Page 2: ...er components 7 7 3 Connecting the Full Size connector 7 7 4 Disconnecting the Full Size Connector 8 7 5 Full Size connector cleaning 8 8 HMFOC connector Installation 9 8 1 Connector components 9 8 2 Adapter components 9 8 3 Connecting the HMFOC 9 8 4 Disconnecting the HMFOC 10 8 5 HMFOC cleaning 11 9 Prodigy connector installation 11 9 1 Connector components 11 9 2 Adapter components 11 9 3 Conne...

Page 3: ...posure to laser radiation can seriously damage the retina of the eye Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber Do not assume the laser power is turned off or that the fiber is disconnected at the other end Looking into the ends of any optical fiber is entirely at your own risk A protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any radiating adapter or optical fiber connector to avoid th...

Page 4: ...5 2 Grounding the armored cable The round armored cable is provided with a bond wire to the cable shield as an access point to ground the cable shield All ground connections should meet company guidelines and should conform to local and national electrical codes and regulations 5 3 Standard fiber and port configuration Depending on the option ordered the HT is equipped with 2 to 12 optical ports T...

Page 5: ... due to lack of UL Listing Note Flat surface mounting hardware screws not included 6 2 Pole mounting 6 2 1 Pole mounting with screws Note Pole mounting hardware screws not included 6 2 2 Pole mounting with straps Note Pole mounting straps not included page 5 15 2022 CommScope Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 6: ...tection The basic components of the drop cable connector are shown in the figure above The dust cap threads onto the connector coupling nut The O ring on the connector body provides a tight seal when the dust cap is in place A pulling eye is provided in the end of the dust cap for pulling the drop cable through conduit Note Do not exceed a pulling force of 445 N 100 lbf and when connected don t ex...

Page 7: ...a 216B key tool to unscrew the dust cap from the HT optical port Note The 216B key tool is not included 2 Unscrew the dust cap from the cable connector 3 Pull the dust cap off Note Field personnel must take care when proceeding to remove dust caps on the full size connector and adapter to prevent contaminant particles entering to the adapters or connector end face page 7 15 2022 CommScope Inc All ...

Page 8: ... will stay clean when not in use 7 4 Disconnecting the Full Size Connector 1 Unscrew the optical port dust cap from the drop cable dust cap 2 Unscrew the drop cable connector coupling nut from the optical port and pull the connector straight out of the adapter 3 Thread the optical port dust cap into the optical port and tighten using the 216B key tool 4 Thread the drop cable dust cap onto the drop...

Page 9: ...a dust cap The O ring on the connector body provides a watertight seal when the dust cap is in place A pulling eye is provided in the end of the dust cap for pulling the drop cable Note Do not exceed a pulling force of 445N 100 lbf and when connected don t exceed cable pull of 111 N 25 lbf A properly rated breakaway swivel should be used between the pull rope and the pulling cap 8 2 Adapter compon...

Page 10: ...into the adapter port 2 Thread the cable connector s coupling nut onto the thread of the adapter port until it is finger tight 8 3 3 Secure dust caps 1 Thread the optical port dust cap into the drop cable dust cap 2 Tighten both dust caps until finger tight 3 This ensures that both dust caps will stay clean when not in use 8 4 Disconnecting the HMFOC 1 Unscrew the drop cable connector coupling nut...

Page 11: ...on cleaning hardened connectors 9 Prodigy connector installation 9 1 Connector components The basic components of the drop cable connector are shown in the figure above The dust cap threads onto the connector Prodigy connects easily with a 45 degree twist to lock the connector core in the adapter and provides a self locking mechanism with an audible click A pulling eye is provided in the end of th...

Page 12: ...onnector 4 Pull the dust cap off 5 Pull the small dust cap off 9 3 2 Install the Prodigy connector CLICK LOCK 1 Prodigy connects with a 45 degree twist to lock the connector core in the adapter 2 The connector provides a self locking mechanism with an audible click 3 Pull the locking ring up as shown in the figure page 12 15 2022 CommScope Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 13: ...ical port until finger tight 5 Thread the drop cable connector into the drop cable dust cap until finger tight 9 5 Prodigy connector cleaning The connectors and adapters are cleaned at the factory however inadvertent contact and or dust can still occur during transport storage and installation CommScope recommends all connector interfaces be cleaned prior to every mating To clean the connector int...

Page 14: ...nspect Clean Cycle Inspect End face clean Dry clean Inspect End face clean Wet Dry clean Connect Damaged Replace Always inspect and clean both connectors to be mated YES YES NO NO 3X NO ONLY REPEAT CYCLE 3X CommScope is not responsible for damage caused by cleaning page 14 15 2022 CommScope Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 15: ...ir foreign equivalents For patents see www cs pat com This document is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating to CommScope products or services 12 Contact information Visit our website or contact your local CommScope representative for more information www commscope com For technical assistance customer service or to report any missing damaged parts visit us...

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