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Installation Instructions

660002706

Rev. A

OFDC-A4 SPLICE/PATCH

TC-1393-IP

Rev A, July 2019

www.commscope.com

General product information

The OFDC-A4 Splice/Patch is an Outdoor Fiber Distribution Closure for micro sheath cable constructions.

Also suitable for loose tube cable, providing all tubes are shaved and removed for storage.

Fiber types: All ITU-T G657.

       

  

- IP68, 2m Water head sealing level.

 

 

- Micro sheath loop storage up to 13 m/511 inches. (0.9-1 mm tubes)  

 

 

- Splice capacity: 24/48   

 

 

- Patch capacity: 4 SC/8LC 

 

 

- Cable range:   2 feeders: 4.5-12 mm/0.17-0.47 inch

 

 

 

 

4 Drops: 0-6 mm/0-0.23 inch  

 

 

 

 

8 Drops: 0-4.5 mm/0-0.17 inch  

 

 

 

 

4 Flat drops: 8x4.5 mm/0.3x0.17 inch

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Warnings and caution ������������������������������������������������������������ 2

Kit content ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2

Closure preparation ���������������������������������������������������������������� 2

Splice application ������������������������������������������������������������������� 3

6.1 

Feeder cable preparation and installation ............................................3

6.2 

Drop cable preparation, routing and splicing at tray 1 .....................4

6.3 

Feeder/ Drop cable preparation, routing and splicing at tray 2 .....5

6.4 

Drop connections .......................................................................................6

Organizer installation in housing ����������������������������������������� 8

Patch application �������������������������������������������������������������������� 8

8.1 

 Cable preparation, routing and splicing at tray 2 .............................8

8.2 

 Drop connections ......................................................................................9

Extra  features ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9

9.1 

Splitter or TAP in tray 2 .............................................................................9

9.2 

ANT splice holders .....................................................................................9

9.3 

Demarcation cover ................................................................................... 10

9.4 

2 cables per port ...................................................................................... 10

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Mounting options����������������������������������������������������������������� 10

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Trademarks and patents  ����������������������������������������������������� 10

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Contact information ������������������������������������������������������������� 10

Summary of Contents for OFDC-A4 SPLICE/PATCH

Page 1: ...7 0 47 inch 4 Drops 0 6 mm 0 0 23 inch 8 Drops 0 4 5 mm 0 0 17 inch 4 Flat drops 8x4 5 mm 0 3x0 17 inch 2 Product image 1 General product information 1 2 Product image 1 3 Warnings and caution 2 4 Kit content 2 5 Closure preparation 2 6 Splice application 3 6 1 Feeder cable preparation and installation 3 6 2 Drop cable preparation routing and splicing at tray 1 4 6 3 Feeder Drop cable preparation ...

Page 2: ... the laser power is turned off or that the fiber is disconnected at the other end 4 Kit content The kit content is different for the splice and patch application 4 1 SPLICE APPLICATION Splice tray 1 and 2 are not connected when delivered wrap around function 4 2 PATCH APPLICATION Patch tray 1 with patch panel and tray 2 are connected when delivered 5 Closure preparation 5 1 Open the closure by lif...

Page 3: ...e bundle s to be spliced to the back of tray 1 by using the wrap around slots With this feature uncut fibers can be routed and stored in the splicing zone 6 Splice application 6 1 Feeder cable preparation and installation 6 1 1 Make a window cut midspan opening of 1 m 39 37 inches If aramid is present cut to a length of 100 mm 4 inches 6 1 2 Clean the jacket and apply 2 layers of foam 1 almost flu...

Page 4: ...rom the jacket end When aramid is present cut it to a length of 100 mm 4 inches 6 2 2 Install the drop cable and secure it to the external bracket with 2 cable ties black 6 2 3 Secure the aramid with screw and cut the excess aramid 6 1 7 Store the looped bundles as shown 6 1 8 Position the gel segment back in place over the cables 6 1 9 Move to the back side of tray 1 Install the splice holders an...

Page 5: ...ect tray 2 to tray 1 6 3 3 Install the splice holders in tray 2 6 2 4 Remove the outer jacket of the bundles at approx 100 mm 4 inches from jacket end Cut the feeder fibers at the opposite site from the drops In case this is not possible route the drops to opposite site 6 2 5 Clean the fibers make fusion splice and store the fiber overlength properly make sure that the fibers are rout ed within th...

Page 6: ... 5 Route the bundle trough the slit towards the top area of tray 2 6 3 6 Remove the jacket in the middle of the tray 6 4 Drop connections For drop cable preparation see section 6 2 6 4 1 Secure the drop cable as shown with 2 black cable ties to the bracket aramid yarn with the screw 6 4 2 Route the bundle to the top of the tray KTU ...

Page 7: ... to the top of the tray where ad justment in storage length can be done Small islands can be used Uncut fibers can also be stored in this zone using the figure 8 6 4 10 Close properly snap feature in cavity 6 4 3 Guide the bundle over the top with the 2nd ktu The ktu s can be stacked 6 4 4 Route the bundle trough the slit towards the top area of tray 2 6 4 5 Remove the jacket in the middle of the ...

Page 8: ...at tray 2 8 1 1 As supplied Panel with adapters pre conn 900µ pigtails and overlength stored 8 1 2 Take out the 900µ pigtails 7 Organizer installation in housing 7 1 Install the organizer in the housing by sliding the organizer under the 2 screws 7 2 Tighten the 3 screws 7 3 Install blind plugs in all unused ports Verify that all fibers are properly routed via wire saddles to avoid fiber clamping ...

Page 9: ...verlength as shown If presence of aramid yarn secure properly with the screw 8 2 2 Ideal length 20 25 cm 7 8 9 8 inches 9 Extra features 9 1 Splitter or TAP in tray 2 This option consumes 1 module of 12 splice holders 9 2 ANT splice holders 8 1 3 Route the pigtails trough the slit of tray 2 8 1 4 Install the feeder cable single or looped and secure properly see section 6 1 Route the bundle via the...

Page 10: ...14001 Further information regarding CommScope s commitment can be found at www commscope com About Us Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability This product may be covered by one or more U S patents or their foreign equivalents For patents see www cs pat com 12 Contact information Visit our website or contact your local CommScope representative for more information For technical assistance custo...

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