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Telect Bulkhead-Style Optical Panels - LCX Series

User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Description .............................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1

1.1.1 Features .................................................................................................................. 1

1.1.2 Capacities/Capabilities/Suitability ........................................................................... 2

1.1.3 Benefits ................................................................................................................... 2

1.1.4 Applications ............................................................................................................. 2

1.2 LCX Fiber Panels ............................................................................................................. 3

1.2.1 General Information ................................................................................................ 3

1.2.2 LCX Fiber Splice Panels .......................................................................................... 4

1.2.3 LCX Fiber Patch Panels ........................................................................................ 10

1.3 Special Function Modules .............................................................................................. 13

1.4 Specifications ................................................................................................................. 14

1.4.1.Overall Dimensions ............................................................................................... 14

1.4.2 Environment .......................................................................................................... 14

1.4.3 Mounting ............................................................................................................... 14

1.4.4 Cable Compatibility ............................................................................................... 15

1.4.5 Adapter Choices..................................................................................................... 15

1.4.6 Optical Protections ................................................................................................ 15

1.4.7 Optical Performance ............................................................................................. 15

1.4.8 Compliance ........................................................................................................... 15

1.4.9 Certification ........................................................................................................... 15

Chapter 2: Applications ........................................................................................................... 21

2.1 Interconnecting IFC to Network Elements ...................................................................... 21

2.2 Interconnecting Network Elements ................................................................................ 21

2.3 Cross-Connecting Network Elements ............................................................................ 22

2.4 Cross-Connecting Combinations ................................................................................... 22

2.5 Interconnecting & Cross-Connecting Along with

Special Function Modules .............................................................................................. 24

Chapter 3: Panel Installation ................................................................................................... 27

3.1 Installation Considerations ............................................................................................. 27

3.1.1 Location & Space .................................................................................................. 27

3.1.2 Tools & Equipment ................................................................................................ 27

3.1.3 Inspection .............................................................................................................. 27

Summary of Contents for LCX Series

Page 1: ...Telect Bulkhead Style Optical Panels LCX Series User Manual ...

Page 2: ...e products described herein are subject to change without notice About Telect Telect offers complete solutions for physical layer connectivity power equipment housing and other network infrastructure equipment From outside plant and central office to inside the home Telect draws on more than 25 years of experience to deliver leading edge product and service solutions Telect is committed to providi...

Page 3: ...al Function Modules 13 1 4 Specifications 14 1 4 1 Overall Dimensions 14 1 4 2 Environment 14 1 4 3 Mounting 14 1 4 4 Cable Compatibility 15 1 4 5 Adapter Choices 15 1 4 6 Optical Protections 15 1 4 7 Optical Performance 15 1 4 8 Compliance 15 1 4 9 Certification 15 Chapter 2 Applications 21 2 1 Interconnecting IFC to Network Elements 21 2 2 Interconnecting Network Elements 21 2 3 Cross Connecting...

Page 4: ...dapters 48 Chapter 6 Accessories 49 6 1 Accessories and Replacement Parts 49 List of Figures Figure 1 LCX Fiber Patch Panel 4RU 1 Figure 2 LCX Fiber Panels Common Physical Features of 2RU Through 4RU Panels 3 Figure 3 LCX 1RU Fiber Panel 4 Figure 4 1RU Fiber Splice Tray 5 Figure 5 1RU Splice Tray Right Corner Tray 5 Figure 6 1RU Splice Tray Fiber Routing 6 Figure 7 1RU Cable Clamp Fits 12 to 24 Fi...

Page 5: ...c 29 Figure 32 Installing a Standard Isolation Hook Kit 29 Figure 33 Installing An Optional Arc Kit 30 Figure 34 Mounting LCX Panel to Rack 30 Figure 35 Installing Adapter Pack Special Function Modules 31 Figure 36 Inserting Cabling Rings 31 Figure 37 Cable Restraint Layout Top View of Chassis Bottom 32 Figure 38 Mounting 1RU LCX Panel to Rack 32 Figure 39 Mounting 1RU LCX Combo Panels to Rack 33 ...

Page 6: ...ements or add ons in system solutions of other manufacturers Patch adapter terminations include SC UPC and APC and FC UPC and APC LC UPC and ST UPC LCX Patch Panels are available with or without fiber adapters Telect offers patch plates with 6 8 or 12 adapters per plate for on site configuration The 1RU through 4RU LCX Patch Panels also accept standard Wavelength Division Multiplexing WDM splitter...

Page 7: ...be used along with adapter packs for added flexibility All LCX Patch Splice Panels are fully compatible with standard LGX style panels for IFC entrance splicing and network patching architecture All LCX panels are compatible with Telect s WaveTrax cable management systems as well as those of other manufacturers 2RU through 4RU models include slip on split arcs for patch cord entrance optional cabl...

Page 8: ...om splice panels to patch panels and between patch panels vertically within the rack Hole pattern and positions are compatible with panels offered by other manufacturers allowing expansion and replacement of those systems using Telect s low cost LCX panels Interconnection and cross connection cabling from above or below enter at the two front cor ners of each Telect LCX panel via isolation hooks a...

Page 9: ...Panels 1RU through 4RU to accommodate up to 144 splices Each removable splice tray holds up to 24 splices along with 1 m of fiber cable storage For a 1RU splice tray all fiber subunit cable and strands is stored on the tray For a 2RU 3RU or 4RU splice tray all subunit and interconnection cable storage is below the trays Trays easily slip free of the panels to allow splicing Storage spools or arcs ...

Page 10: ...e 1 5 1 2 2 1 LCX 1RU Fiber Splice Trays 24 Splice Capability Figure 4 1RU Fiber Splice Tray LCX 1RU Fiber Splice Trays use sets of pivoting arcs for routing and storing both fiber subunits and interconnection cable Arcs 14 Each of Two Splice Holders Holds 12 Splices Splice Cover Figure 5 1RU Splice Tray Right Corner Tray ...

Page 11: ...owing illustration shows a clamp holding an IFC cable installed on the rear rack flange near the entry exit of an LCX 1RU Splice Panel The interconnection cables enter the tray at one of the other corners of the splice tray Figure 7 1RU Cable Clamp Fits 12 to 24 Fiber IFC Tie Down for Cable Ties Tie Down for Cable Ties From IFC To Network Elements Use either lacing or cable ties to secure cable su...

Page 12: ...ice 4RU LCX panel accommodating 4 splice trays is available but not pictured 24 splice 2RU LCX panel accommodates 1 splice tray 48 splice 3RU LCX panel accommodates 2 splice trays 72 splice 4RU LCX panel accommodates 3 splice trays 96 splice 4RU LCX panel accommodates 4 splice trays 2RU 3RU and 4RU Fiber Splice Trays use storage spools to route and store stranded fiber Figure 8 LCX Splice Panel 2R...

Page 13: ...A 1 509 926 6000 Mexico 52 33 3836 37 52 www telect com 2010 Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 4 A0 1 Page 1 8 Figure 10 LCX Splice Panel 4RU 72 to 96 Termination Capacity Figure 11 Splice Tray Right Corner View ...

Page 14: ...corner of an LCX Splice Panel Cable rings in the rear portion of the panel lead the IFC tubes to one of the front corners of the splice trays The interconnection cables enter the tray at the other front corner of the 2RU 3RU 4RU splice tray Tie Down Locations for Cable Ties To Network Elements Strands are always routed clockwise on the left spool and counter clockwise on the right spool Pigtail fr...

Page 15: ...ates Telect offers a special factory configured 4RU patch panel with 144 discrete SC UPC adapters All panels can accommodate SC UPC SC APC FC UPC FC APC LC UPC or ST UPC patch plates Patch plates simply snap into the chassis bulkhead SC UPC SC APC FC UPC FC APC and ST UPC are available in patch plates with six or eight adapters LC UPC is available in patch plates with 12 adapters All adapters incl...

Page 16: ...nc USA 1 509 926 6000 Mexico 52 33 3836 37 52 www telect com 2010 Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 4 A0 1 Page 1 11 Figure 15 LCX Patch Panel 2RU 24 Termination Figure 16 LCX Patch Panel 3RU 48 Termination ...

Page 17: ...7 52 www telect com 2010 Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 4 A0 1 Page 1 12 Figure 17 LCX Patch Panel 4RU 72 96 or 144 Termination 6 Adapter Patch Plate SC FC ST 8 Adapter Patch Plate SC FC ST 12 Adapter Patch Plate LC Only Figure 18 Patch Plates ...

Page 18: ...figured on site with adapter packs and special function modules Telect offers a full line of standard size Wavelength Division Multiplexing WDM modules and splitter modules that can be used in place of adapter packs Some special function Telect modules are illustrated below Call Telect at 1 509 926 6000 1 800 551 4567 domestic See Telect com for detailed information Figure 19 WDM Splitter Modules ...

Page 19: ...ed steel Finish is either powder coat white or black 2RU 3RU 4RU Chassis and Tray Material Finish Cold rolled 080 aluminium for all but bottom Bottom is 060 cold rolled steel Finish is either powder coat white or black Black Tray Components 94 V0 PC ABS black plastic Splice Cover Transparent polycarbonate 1 4 2 Environment Ambient Temperature 5 C to 55 C 23 F to 131 F Relative Humidity 0 to 90 and...

Page 20: ...es FC UPC and APC in 6 and 8 position patch plates LC UPC in 12 position patch plates only ST UPC in 6 and 8 position patch plates only 1 4 6 Optical Protections Bend Radius 30 mm throughout for all cable routing Eye Protection All adapters have factory installed dust covers 1 4 7 Optical Performance LCX will not influence signal timing or jitter 1 4 8 Compliance NEBS ETSI Zone 4 seismic reliabili...

Page 21: ...Reserved 126254 4 A0 1 Page 1 16 1 5 Drawings 1 00 25 4 1 25 31 7 15 06 382 4 23 04 585 3 22 35 567 8 19 04 483 7 18 36 466 3 0 12 2 9 1 73 44 0 1 64 41 6 3 55 90 2 1 50 38 1 0 30 7 6 0 06 1 4 11 00 279 4 REAR VIEW ROTATED NOTE Dimensions are in in m m TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW Figure 20 1RU LCX Chassis ...

Page 22: ...EAR VIEW ROTATED NOTE Dim ensions are in in mm 10 74 272 9 7 38 187 4 0 12 3 1 0 24 6 2 Ø1 50 Ø38 1 Ø0 26 Ø6 5 0 99 25 3 0 24 6 2 0 12 2 9 TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 0 18 4 7 0 19 4 8 0 19 4 7 1 76 44 6 2 01 51 0 17 03 432 5 23 00 584 2 22 31 566 7 19 00 482 6 18 28 464 3 3 21 81 6 1 50 38 1 0 10 2 5 3 26 82 8 3 45 87 6 Figure 21 2RU LCX Chassis ...

Page 23: ... 124 8 0 09 2 4 0 19 4 7 REAR VIEW ROTATED NOTE Dimensions are in in mm 10 75 273 0 3 21 81 6 1 50 38 1 7 38 187 5 0 12 2 9 0 24 6 2 Ø1 50 Ø38 1 Ø0 26 Ø6 5 0 99 25 2 0 24 6 2 0 12 2 9 19 00 482 6 23 00 584 2 22 31 566 7 18 28 464 3 2 01 51 1 76 44 6 TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 17 03 432 5 0 18 4 7 0 19 4 8 0 19 4 7 Figure 22 3RU LCX Chassis ...

Page 24: ...Ø1 50 Ø38 1 Ø0 26 Ø6 5 0 09 2 4 0 19 4 7 6 72 170 6 0 17 4 3 1 29 32 9 REAR VIEW ROTATED NOTE Dimensions are in in mm 10 72 272 4 3 21 81 6 7 36 186 9 0 12 2 9 0 24 6 2 0 24 6 2 0 12 2 9 3 00 76 1 1 76 44 6 TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW 17 03 432 5 0 19 4 8 0 19 4 7 23 00 584 3 22 31 566 8 19 01 482 8 18 32 465 3 Figure 23 4RU LCX Chassis ...

Page 25: ...Telect Inc All Rights Reserved 126254 4 A0 1 Page 1 20 R6 85 R174 0 R6 85 R174 0 R5 05 R128 3 R5 05 R128 3 R3 39 R86 2 R3 39 R86 1 4 73 120 2 5 69 144 6 1RU Top View 2RU Right Side View 3RU Right Side View 4RU Right Side View FRONT REAR Figure 24 Pull Out Swing Out Clearances ...

Page 26: ...spliced at an LCX Fiber Splice Panel to the network elements 2 2 Interconnecting Network Elements In Figure 26 fiber from one set of network elements is interconnected to a second set To Network Elements LCX Fiber Splice Panel Splice Vault IFC OSP Subunit Tube 900μm 2 3 mm Sheathed Cable Figure 25 Interconnecting Splicing Facility Cable to Network Elements To From NE1s From To NE2s Multifiber Shea...

Page 27: ...iced the fiber strands are passed through the 1 in 38 1 mm diameter hole in the top of the splice shelf to the patch shelf Notice that flexible edge protectors are used to protect the unsheathed fiber strand passing through holes to an upper panel NOTE If you create your own combination LCX Splice and Patch Panel on site remember to remove the knockout plugs at the top and bottom of LCX panels bef...

Page 28: ... strips supplied or other restraint wherever cable or tubing enters or exits panels or trays Never restrain unprotected fiber individual strands or ribbon always place strands or ribbon in protective tubing before restraining Leave fire abatement knockouts in place at the top of the top most LCX panel and at the bottom of the lower most panel Combination LCX panels patch panel on top splice panel ...

Page 29: ...nd then interconnected via splitters WDMs to network elements Notice that three 3RU LCX Configurable Panels with dual 1 to 3 splitters or dual WDMs are required for splitting de multiplexing the 48 incoming fiber signals You can use dedicated LCX Patch Panels to interconnect cross connect the split de multiplexed signals with the network elements In such case Splitting 48 signals three ways requir...

Page 30: ... used to terminate spliced strands from a single 48 fiber LCX Fiber Splice Panel A single factory configured 4RU Fiber Patch Panel can be used for centralized patching of outputs from the splitters One of Three 3RU LCX Configurable Patch Panels 144 Fiber 4RU LCX Patch Panel 48 Fiber 3RU LCX Fiber Splice Panel 48 Fiber IFC To 144 NEs Figure 29 Interconnecting Cross Connecting Along with WDM Splitte...

Page 32: ...ck flange Plan the input output upward downward cable feed layout of each panel and its position in the rack before beginning LCX panel installation If you plan to pass fiber strands cable and or tubing through the knocked out holes in the tops and bottoms of the panels the panels should be mounted in contiguous vertical rack spaces 3 1 2 Tools Equipment No special tools are required 3 1 3 Inspect...

Page 33: ...ng through the 1 in 38 1 mm diameter holes in the tops and bottoms of panels see the notes below and then knock out the applicable fire abatement plugs covering these holes as shown in Figure 30 Install flexible edge protectors or a standard grommet for 1 in holes in place of plugs NOTES Avoid removing fire abatement plugs on the top of the top most and bottom of the bottom most panel You can knoc...

Page 34: ...y exit corners See Figure 31 b Installing an isolation hook kit See Figure 32 Remove the split arc at the top and bottom of the applicable corner entry exit Use the two Phillips head machine screws screws with cross recessed heads to secure the hook mounting plate and flat backing plate to either side of the panel sidewall Standard Split Arcs Figure 31 Installing a Standard Split Arc Figure 32 Ins...

Page 35: ...lace as shown in Figure 33 Use the three thread forming Phillips head screws screws with cross recessed heads to attach the arcs to the angle bracket Normally the arrow shaped keeper flange of the top two arcs point down and the bottom one points up For flange clear ance the middle and bottom arcs must use a different set of screw and boss holes Use the two Phillips head machine screws along with ...

Page 36: ... a 6 adapter pack being installed in a 4RU LCX Fiber Configurable Patch Panel Push in the quick connect plungers at both ends of the faceplate to lock the pack or module in the bulkhead 6 Place a plastic cabling ring at each of the four corners of the chassis as shown in Figures 36 and 37 You can add and move the rings around later during cabling The rings not only serve as corrals for fiber cable...

Page 37: ...ng mounting screws supplied two per side as shown in Figures 38 and 39 With one of the screws include a ground lug and star washer Use one ground lug and 14 AWG stranded wire per chassis 2 Torque to 35 in lb 4 29 N m Plastic Cabling Ring Positions 14 Cable Tie Down Positions one at each entrance exit REAR FRONT Figure 37 Cable Restraint Layout Top View of Chassis Bottom Figure 38 Mounting 1RU LCX ...

Page 38: ...If applicable install adapter packs and or special function modules in configurable LCX Fiber Patch Panels Figure 40 shows a special function module being installed in a 1RU LCX Fiber Configurable Patch Panel Push in quick connect plungers at either end of faceplate to lock pack or module in bulkhead Figure 39 Mounting 1RU LCX Combo Panels to Rack Figure 40 Installing Patch Plates Special Function...

Page 40: ...the front of the splice tray The unprotected strands or ribbon from the tied down tubes and cables are wound several times around the two spools on the tray One of the spools is for the strands or ribbon from the IFC and the other for the network ele ment leads The bottom of 2RU 3RU and 4RU LCX Fiber Splice Panels is used for storing coils of excess tubes and cables The loose ribbon or strands are...

Page 41: ... can be routed from the bottom up or top down at either rear corner of the splice panel NOTE Coiling routing and storage of fiber from IFC and network elements work best if the IFC and network element leads exit enter the splice panel at either the same side of the panel IFC at the rear and network fiber at the front or at the two rear corners 2 Measure an additional 83 in 2110 mm and then trim ex...

Page 42: ...FC as shown in Figure 43 6 For unprotected ribbon fiber place 60 in 1 m of flex tubing over exposed ribbon The end of the flex tubing should be pushed back to the IFC clamp Solid Core Discard Bushing Leaf Figure 42 IFC Clamp Cable clam ps can be piggy backed to allow m ore tha n one IFC at each panel entrance Piggy backing also provides cable clearance to lower LCX Splice Panels Th e clam ps can a...

Page 43: ...lt If using discrete fiber cables at a front corner entrance use a cable management system such as illustrated in Figure 44 You can route network element leads from the bottom up or top down at either a rear or front corner of the splice panel NOTE Coiling routing and storage of fiber from IFC and network elements work best if the IFC and network element leads exit enter the splice panel at either...

Page 44: ...e the splice cover as shown in the following illustrations 3 Select a pair or group of tubes and cables for splicing 4 Use cable ties or other restraint to secure the tubes and cables to the floor of the tray Note that strands or ribbon always emerge from cables or tubes at the tie down furthest from its tray entrance 5 Wrap the unprotected strands or ribbon around the nearby adjacent spool 6 Make...

Page 45: ... A0 1 Page 4 40 Figure 46 Splice Tray Fiber Routing Tie Down Locations for Cable Ties To Network Elements Strands are always routed clockwise on the left spool and counter clockwise on the right spool Pigtail from NE is wound around From IFC the other spool around one of the spools Stranded fiber from IFC is wound ...

Page 46: ...ditional plastic rings to sort and route pigtails jump ers or cords from the tie down to the adapter 3 Pull out or unscrew the adapter plug and insert the pigtail jumper or patch cord connector 4 After cabling use cable ties or other restraints to tie down the pigtails jumpers cords to the floor of the panel 5 Fill out designation cards located in holders on the inside of front and rear doors 6 If...

Page 47: ... Accessories on page 49 1 Route IFC to a rear corner entrance of the LCX Fiber Splice Panel as shown in Figure 48 You can route the IFC from the bottom up or top down at either rear corner of the splice panel 2 From a point approximately 2 in 50 mm just above or below the panel measure out an ad ditional 70 in 1778 mm and then trim the excess IFC 3 Before clamping the IFC to the rack strip away th...

Page 48: ...IFC or one of the front corners 1 Route the cable to a corner entrance of the LCX Fiber Splice Panel If network element leads are gathered in IFC use a cable clamp at a rear corner just as you would for the IFC from a splice vault If using discrete fiber cables at a front corner entrance use a cable management system as illustrated in Figure 50 You can route network element leads from the bottom u...

Page 49: ...be at its tie down point 5 Trim the excess strand to match the selected holder slot make the splice and then place in the holder 6 Re attach the splice cover when finished splicing the tray 7 Fill out the tray label and affix to the front of the tray 8 Place the tray in the panel As you do coil the tubes to fit around the central set of six arcs in the tray Do not coil the last 8 in 200 mm of tubi...

Page 50: ...ge 4 45 Arcs 14 Each of Two Splice Holders Holds 12 Splices Splice Cover Figure 51 1RU Splice Tray Right Corner Tray Tie Down for Cable Ties Tie Down for Cable Ties From IFC To Network Elements Use either lacing or cable ties to secure cable subunit flexible tubing and or sheathing Figure 52 1RU Splice Tray Fiber Routing ...

Page 51: ...X 1RU Splice Panels To install pigtails jumpers or patch cords in an LCX 1RU Patch Panel 1 Route the pigtails jumpers patch cords between pivoting arcs 2 Pull out or unscrew the adapter plug and insert the cabling connector 3 After connecting use hook and loop straps cable ties or other restraints to tie down pigtails jumpers cords to the floor of the panel 4 Fill out the tray label and affix to t...

Page 52: ...8 821 4856 or 509 921 6161 5 3 In Warranty Service Contact your Telect equipment distributor or call a Telect Customer Service Representative 1 800 551 4567 1 509 926 6000 Telect will repair or replace defective products within the limits of the warranty See Repacking for Shipment in this section Call a Customer Service Representative for a Return Material Authorization RMA before returning any eq...

Page 53: ...sible to ensure that fiber ferrules stay clean If you need to clean connectors and adapters Telect recommends a commercially available system or solution Special formulation for cleaning fiber faces allows the commercial solvent to stay liquid long enough to dissolve impurities quickly and thoroughly yet evaporate quickly after wiping dry Always allow the ferrules to air dry thoroughly before reco...

Page 54: ...Adapter Patch Plates SC UPC Single Mode White Black 055 0000 6080 FBPE 8SCU BLK SC APC Single Mode White Black 055 0000 6090 FBPE 8SCA BLK FC UPC Single Mode White Only 055 0000 2080 FC APC Single Mode White Only 055 0000 2090 ST UPC Single Mode White Only 055 0000 3080 12 Adapter Patch Plates LC UPC Single Mode White Black 055 0000 5010 FBPE 12LC BLK Blank Patch Plate Cover without adapters White...

Page 55: ...T CMRHOOK3RU BLK Optical Patch Cords See telect com Splitter WDM Modules Multifiber Indoor Cable MIC a The kit contains hardware for OSP armored cable from 0 5 in 12 7 mm to 0 5 in 40 64 mm Kit also contains an 11 in 280 mm 6AWG ground wire assembly with single hole lugs for 10 studs on both ends b The kit contains three arcs mounting plates and hardware for each of two panel entries exits Fits fr...

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