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3.
ACCESSORIES
3.1
Couplers
Westell’s VirtualEdge panel accepts multiple coupler types that
can be used or interchanged within the panel(s), including LC
type fiber couplers. Couplers can be purchased separately using
the part numbers shown in Table 2.
3.2
Cable Management Tray
To facilitate cable management at the front of the panel(s),
Westell offers a metallic Cable Management Tray (Figure 5).
This tray attaches to the panels as shown in Figure 5. The tray is
designed to allow jumpers and cables to cross in front of the pan-
el without putting unnecessary downward force or strain on the
couplers, when installed. The tray also has bridge-forms or cable
ties to allow technicians to dress cables to the tray, if desired. The
tray can be mounted to the panels at two different depths to al-
low customization based on the amount of cables and jumpers
running across the panels. Use alone or with one or more D-
rings described in Paragraph 3.3 for a customized, cable
management solution.
3.3
Cable Management D-Rings
Optional, metallic D-rings (Figure 6), installed at either or both
ends of a VirtualEdge panel, provides guidance and support of
the cables that run across the front of the panel to the couplers.
A diagonal slit in the front of the ring allows existing or newly-
installed cables/jumpers to be easily inserted into the ring,
without re-feeding or re-routing, and the 3" ring depth easily ac-
commodates up to 24 or more cables. Use one or more D-rings
alone or with the tray described in Paragraph 3.2 for a custom-
ized cable-management solution.
3.4
24-Position Panel Kits
Kits which contain two D-rings, a cable management tray, and
a 24-position panel equipped with either BNC or SC-type cou-
plers are available from Westell. If desired, the factory-installed
couplers in these kits can be replaced with other coupler types,
such as LC couplers. See Table 2 for ordering information.
4.
CUSTOMER & TECHNICAL SERVICES
4.1
Customer Service & Technical Assistance
If technical or customer assistance is required, contact Westell
by calling or using one of the following options:
Voice: (800) 377-8766
email:
Visit the Westell World Wide Web site at http://
for additional information about Westell.
4.2
Part Numbers
This equipment is identified by a product number
(A90-VE1200), which consists of three parts: the issue letter of
the equipment (A), the assembly type (90), and the specific mod-
el number (VE1200). Each time a change is made to the product
which changes the form, fit, or function of the product, the issue
letter is incremented or advanced by one. Be sure to indicate the
issue level as well as the model number when making inquiries
about the equipment.
5.
WARRANTY & REPAIRS
5.1
Warranty
Westell warrants this product to be free of defects at the time of
shipment. Westell also warrants this product to be fully function-
al for the time period specified by the terms and conditions
governing the sale of the product. Any attempt to repair or
1.
Decide which holes in the panel ear to use to mount the tray; this will
determine the tray depth or projection from the front of the panel.
2.
Align the tray’s mounting tab hole(s) with the corresponding panel
ear hole(s) and insert provided screws, from the
outside, through the tray’s tab hole and through
the panel’s ear hole. Tighten screw.
3.
Place cables on the tray in the desired
arrangement and secure with cable
ties to the cable
tie−downs.
Tray
Flange with
hole for mounting
to panel’s ear
Screw
Panel Mounting Ear
Cable tie-down
Attach to
ear
here
Figure 5. Installing Cable Management Tray to the Panel
side of
Figure 6. Installing Cable Management D-Rings to the Panel
D-ring
D-ring also
can be mounted
here
1.
Decide which set of holes in the panel ear to use
to mount the D-ring.
2.
Insert the provided peg/insert into the bottom hole
of the D-ring; this will prevent circular rotation of
the D-ring when installed.
3.
Align top D-ring hole(s) with corresponding panel
ear hole(s) and insert provided screw, from the
back side, through the panel ear hole and through
the top hole of the D-ring. Tighten screw.
4.
Route cables through slit in the front side of the D-
ring.
Insert peg here
(provides rotational stability)
Slit for
cable access
Panel Mounting Ear
