Section VE1-200-20A
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Figure 3. Inserting Couplers into VE-1200/2400 Panels
Insert coupler from
the rear of the panel.
Depress tab and
insert into hole until
it snaps/locks into place.
Panels accept a variety of couplers, including LC, SC, BNC, and Cat5e. See Table 2.
To install couplers of a different type or to install couplers on the
VE-1200 and VE-2400 models, see Paragraph 2.5.1 below.
- CAUTION -
Use care when installing and removing couplers -
do not force
into place
. If a coupler resists insertion, remove it and check
for debris in or near the coupler or hole. Then gently re-insert
the coupler.
2.5.1
Installing Couplers (VE-1200 & VE-2400 models only)
The VE-1200 and VE-2400 models come without couplers
installed in the panel (the positions are empty), to enable the
technician to install the coupler(s) of choice, depending on the
application or service desired. Follow the steps below to insert
the coupler(s) of choice.
1. Call Westell to order the coupler(s) of choice for the ap-
plication (see Table 2).
2. Insert the coupler of choice from the rear of the panel and
orient the coupler in the proper position before insertion.
Each coupler has a top tab (similar to a phone plug) and a
front and rear connector of identical service type and gen-
der. The coupler should be inserted from the rear of the
panel halfway through and into the hole or space provided.
The top tab should face up and must be depressed while
gently but firmly inserting the coupler into the hole, then re-
leased when it snaps into place, for a firm fit. In this final
position, the tab remains on the back side of the panel, for
a clean front-panel appearance.
2.5.2
Connecting Network/Telco Cables
Network/Telco connections are made to the connector at the
back of the installed coupler(s), at the back of the panel on all
models. Figure 4 shows both a BNC and SC coupler, 24 of which
are provided with the VE-2424BNC and VE-2424SC models,
respectively.
1. Remove the protective connector insert or cover from the
back of the coupler in the first coupler position.
2. Run the cable of choice to the first coupler and insert the
cable’s connector into the back of the coupler.
Figure 4. Pre-installed Couplers in VE-2424 Panels
Make Customer cable connections at the front of the panel, Network at the rear.
SC coupler
BNC coupler
VE-2424BNC
VE-2424SC
Couplers are factory-installed on models VE-1212, VE-2424, VE-2424BNC, and VE-2424SC.
(cap removed)
(cap removed)
3. Leave enough cable slack so as not to strain the cable, then
use a cable tie (provided) to secure the cable to the cable tie-
down provided near the coupler hole on the rear shelf of the
panel.
4. Repeat for each coupler. Excess cable can be routed to ei-
ther or both sides for neat cable management.
If using a VE-1212, VE-2424, VE-2424BNC, or VE-2424SC
panel (fully-loaded with couplers in each position), the installer
can connect the appropriate service-type connectorized cable to
any desired circuit position and route the cable to the Network
equipment. When the Network equipment is activated, signals
from the Network equipment should be present at the VE front
panel where the end-user or customer equipment can be con-
nected.
2.5.3
Connecting End-User or Customer Cables
Customer connections are made to the connector at the front of
coupler(s), at the front of the panel.
1. Remove the protective connector insert or cover from the
front of the coupler in the first coupler position.
2. Run the cable of choice to the first coupler and insert the
cable’s connector into the front of the coupler.
3. Repeat for each coupler.
2.5.4
Labelling Circuit Positions
A detachable, magnetic-backed, circuit-position label is pro-
vided for indicating and identifying each circuit or position. The
magnetic backing allows this label to be removed for easier
marking or writing on a larger horizontal surface, then re-at-
tached for quick and easy future reference.
