CommScope NovuX Fiber Optic System Installation Instructions Manual Download

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Installation Instructions

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TC-1425-IP

Rev A, May 2019

www.commscope.com

NovuX™ Fiber Optic System

Connector Closure

About this manual

This installation instruction document describes the installation of the connector closure. 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.

Following installation steps are covered in this document: closure preparation, organizer preparation, feeder cable

preparation and installation, drop cable preparation and installation, branch cable preparation and installation, routing

towards and on the different trays, splicing, patching; closing the closure and mounting the closure.

Images in this manual are for reference only and are subject to change.

General product information

2.1

Dimensions

2.2

Cable diameter range

Position

Cable diameter

inches

Feeder cable

6-14

0.23 - 0.55

Branch cable

6-12

0.23 - 0.47

Single drops

≤ 8 (flat cable: 8 x 4,5)

≤ 0.32 (flat cable: 0.32 x 0.18)

Dual drops

≤ 6,3

≤

0.25

117 mm

4.6 inches

77 mm

3.0 inches

284 mm 11.2 inches

Summary of Contents for NovuX Fiber Optic System

Page 1: ...ng installation steps are covered in this document closure preparation organizer preparation feeder cable preparation and installation drop cable preparation and installation branch cable preparation and installation routing towards and on the different trays splicing patching closing the closure and mounting the closure Images in this manual are for reference only and are subject to change 2 Gene...

Page 2: ... 11 3 Install grounding kit 14 12 Route feeder fibers to splice tray 14 12 1 Route subunits to storage 14 12 2 Directly to splice tray rear 15 12 3 Via uncut fiber storage 15 12 4 From splice tray rear to front and vice versa 17 13 Install drop cable 17 13 1 Using T shapes integrated in organizer 17 13 2 Using jacket strain relief 18 13 3 Using rigid strength member strain relief 20 13 4 Using ara...

Page 3: ... 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 the potential of dangerous amounts of radiation exposure This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the connector and adapter 5...

Page 4: ...and verify the kit contents Kits and accessories are stored on the top layer The closure with organizer is stored under the accessory shelf 7 2 Open the closure 7 2 1 To open the closure open the latches Remove the top cover 7 2 2 Verify the long seal remains correctly seated within the closure cavity CLOSURE ACCESSORIES KITS 2 1 ...

Page 5: ...ver 7 3 1 3 Lift the hinges up and then move the hinge forward to lift it out of its cavity 7 3 2 Re install the hinges For a butt configuration the hinges can be installed left right or at the top of the top cover For an in line configuration the hinges can be installed left or right 7 3 2 1 Slide the hinge in the openings of the top cover 7 3 2 2 Then slide the hinge down in its lock position 7 ...

Page 6: ...e top cover open to the side of the installed hinge 7 4 3 Secure the top cover in open position the top cover with hinges will move downwards and will lock in the base Note If the hinges are installed in the top position the top cover cannot be secured in open position To access the inside of the closure the top cover should be detached 2 3 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 7: ...o tabs situated under the Octopus gel seal to release the organizer Lift the organizer and take it out 8 2 Overview organizer 8 2 1 Front 1 Splice tray with cover Front Dropcable strain relief T shapes Dropcable strain relief holders Octopus gel seal Locking features Patch panel 12 LC connectors Patch panel 6 SC connectors ...

Page 8: ...et 1 2 Screws 2 8 3 2 Install external cable fixation bracket 8 3 2 1 Secure the external cable fixation bracket on the organizer with the two screws Splice tray with cover Rear Uncut 250ìm ﬁber storage Loop storage basket Feeder cable strain relief holders Port reducers 2 Tray identiﬁcation bar Snap hooks Branch cable strain relief holders Fiber guidance pen 1 2 1 ...

Page 9: ...amid yarn see section 9 3 4 Subunits Clean the subunits remove all grease 9 2 Feeder cable rigid strength member strain relief For a looped feeder cable install the strength member strain relief on both sheath opening ends 9 2 1 If the diameter is smaller than 9 mm 0 35 or if the jacket is a thin jacket add 5 wraps of self amalgamating silicon tape Stretch the tape up to 300 while wrapping the tap...

Page 10: ... 9 3 2 Cut the aramid yarn to a length of 12 cm 1 cm 4 7 0 4 9 3 3 Place the cable on the bracket with the jacket end aligned with the bracket edge Route the subunits under the top piece of the bracket Wrap the aramid yarn around the stud Place the metal plate and the nut over the stud and secure the nut with an appropriate tool M5 socket wrench size 8 9 3 4 Install the hose clamp around the cable...

Page 11: ...ctopus gel seal Depending the cable diameter the port reducer should remain or removed If the cable diameter is larger than 8 mm 0 32 remove both port reducers 10 1 1 Lift up the two port reducers at the both sides of the Octopus gel seal no tools needed 10 1 2 Remove both parts 2 cable diameter 8 mm 0 32 remain cable diameter 8 mm 0 32 remove Rear 1 ...

Page 12: ...lled one end left F2 feeder out and one end right F1 feeder in 10 2 2 The bracket snaps in the holder of the organizer 10 3 Remove feeder cable 10 3 1 To remove the feeder cable strain relief bracket position a flat screw driver between the metal bracket and the snap hook and push the snap hook to the side 10 3 2 Move the bracket forward while pushing the snap hook to the side 1 F1 F2 B 2 Feeder i...

Page 13: ...he L shape on the left side same side as T shape of the internal strain relief bracket 11 Install grounding feeder cable 11 1 Prepare cable 11 1 1 For cable with shielding remove a section of the outer sheath 180 around the cable by 2 5 cm 1 in length measured from the end of the outer sheath in order to expose the cable shielding 11 1 2 Prepare the strength member as explained in section 9 2 or 9...

Page 14: ... fibers to splice tray 12 1 Route subunits to storage 12 1 1 Select the subunits that will be used for splicing to the drops or branch cable Keep them separate Route the subunits that will not be used to the loop storage basket Make sure all subunits are positioned properly under the lips Table below gives an overview of the capacity of the loop storage basket Midspan Maximum amount of subunits st...

Page 15: ...th shaved subunits or with cut subunits 12 3 1 Shaved subunit 12 3 1 1 Bring the selected subunit to the rear of the loop storage the uncut fiber storage Note It is important that the selected subunit is routed first and that the bundle of subunits is installed back on top of this routed subunit 12 3 1 2 Put the selected subunit on top of the uncut fiber storage basket and indicate the marks strip...

Page 16: ...ws a shaved subunit same practice for cut subunit 12 3 3 1 Push the cut fiber through the transportation tube respecting the correct bend radius Note Make sure fibers are grease free before pushing the fibers through the transportation tube 12 3 3 2 Store over length and the uncut fibers in the storage area Note Make sure all fibers are properly positioned under the lips and avoid bugling of the f...

Page 17: ...ve the jacket over a distance of 130 cm 5 cm 51 2 2inches 2 Dual jacket Strip the dual jacket to a length of 1 cm 0 2 cm 0 4 0 08 inches Remove the aramid yarn inside this second jacket 3 Aramid yarn Cut the aramid yarn to length of 12 cm 1 cm 4 7 0 4 inches 4 Subunits Clean the subunits remove all grease 5 Rigid strength member Remove the rigid strength member if present If the diameter is smalle...

Page 18: ...on method as described below Note that the metal clip has a sightly different shape Cable dimensions flat cable 4 5x8 mm 0 32 x 0 18 13 2 1 Prepare drop cable N Description Preparation 1 Jacket Remove the jacket over a distance of 130 cm 5 cm 51 2 2 inches 2 Dual jacket Strip the dual jacket to a length of 1 cm 0 2 cm 0 4 0 08 inches Remove the aramid yarn inside this second jacket 3 Aramid yarn C...

Page 19: ... tabs of the carrier should be positioned in the two slots of the metal clip then turn the carrier towards the cable 13 2 3 3 Push until the two snap hooks snap in the slots of the metal clip Pull on the aramid yarn to verify it is properly put under tension Cut off the excess aramid yarn 13 2 3 4 The metal clip can also be installed without using aramid yarn Installation of the cable follows the ...

Page 20: ... smaller than 5 mm 0 2 add minimum 3 wraps of self amalgamating silicon tape Stretch the tape up to 300 while wrapping the tape around the cable Make sure the tape is wrapped where the cable ties will be positioned 13 3 2 Kit contents N Description Qty 1 Carrier 1 2 Lug nut 1 3 Ejot 1 4 Cable ties 2 13 3 3 Install strain relief on drop cable 13 3 3 1 Slide the lug nut over the helve of the carrier...

Page 21: ...nches Remove the aramid yarn inside this second jacket 3 Aramid yarn Cut the aramid yarn to length of 12 cm 1 cm 1 6 0 2 inches 4 Subunits Clean the subunits remove all grease 5 Rigid strength member Remove the rigid strength member if present If the diameter is smaller than 5 mm 0 2 add minimum 3 wraps of self amalgamating silicon tape Stretch the tape up to 300 while wrapping the tape around the...

Page 22: ... to the cable Make sure to put the aramid yarn under tension during this operation 13 4 3 2 Secure the jacket with the aramid yarn with one cable tie position at the end 13 4 3 3 Turn the aramid yarn back to the helve Secure the second cable tie around the jacket with the two strands of aramid yarn Cut of excess aramid yarn 13 4 4 Install drop cable 13 4 4 1 Slide the carrier with the cable secure...

Page 23: ...s 4 Subunits Clean the subunits remove all grease 5 Rigid strength member Remove the rigid strength member if present 13 5 2 Kit contents N Description Qty 1 Carrier 1 13 5 3 Install strain relief on drop cable 13 5 3 1 Insert the cable in the KTU carrier The jacket end of the outer jacket flush with the edge Note the diameter of the inner jacket if present must be smaller then 3 mm 0 12 13 5 3 2 ...

Page 24: ... 0 2 cm 0 4 0 08 inches Remove the aramid yarn inside this second jacket 3 Aramid yarn Cut the aramid yarn to length to 12 cm 1cm 1 6 0 2 inches 4 Subunits Clean the subunits remove all grease 5 Rigid strength member Remove the rigid strength member if present If the diameter is smaller than 5 mm 0 2 add minimum 3 wraps of self amalgamating silicon tape Stretch the tape up to 300 while wrapping th...

Page 25: ...able tie Secure the second cable tie around the jacket and the 2 strands of aramid yarn Cut the excess aramid yarn 13 6 3 4 Install two cable ties through the openings at the top position as shown in figure 4 Align the cable with the sheath opening on the edge of the carrier The dual jacket if present should come not further then the bend on the carrier 13 6 3 5 Wrap the aramid yarn under the helv...

Page 26: ... should be replaced follow installation steps below to access the cable at the bottom position 13 6 5 1 Secure the cable at the top position at a distance of 50 cm 19 7 from the current cable ties then remove the cable ties of this cable 13 6 5 2 Move the cable on top of the cables installed at the left and secure temporarily with a cable tie 13 6 5 3 The cable strain relief bracket can be removed...

Page 27: ...bles attached forward 13 8 Secure drop cable to external cable fixation bracket 13 8 1 If present secure the drop cables to the external cable fixation bracket using cable ties Note If the diameter is smaller than 5 mm 0 2 add 3 wraps of self amalgamating silicon tape Stretch the tape up to 300 while wrapping the tape around the cable Make sure the tape is wrapped where the cable ties will be posi...

Page 28: ...the splice tray via the uncut fiber storage or directly to the splice tray 15 Splice application 15 1 Route drop fibers to splice tray 15 1 1 Drops can be routed to either left or right It is advised to route the drop fibers to the opposite side that the feeder fibers enters the tray Note that this is depended on how the feeder fiber is routed to the splice tray via the uncut fiber storage or dire...

Page 29: ...ngth in loops on the tray Note Make sure all fibers are properly positioned under the lips and avoid bulging of the fiber Note The fiber guidance pen situated on top of the loop storage basket can be used to position all the fibers under the lips 16 Install passive optical components 16 1 Remove the splice protector holder if present with the flat end of the fiber guidance pin 16 2 Install the pas...

Page 30: ...ode to distinguish between the different ports Advise prevailing color code to select correct fiber Splice connector input fiber to feeder fiber by making a fusion splice make fusion splice per standard practice and store the splice protector centered in the splice protector holder 17 1 2 If fibers enter the tray from opposite sides store over length in loops on the tray 17 1 3 If fibers enter the...

Page 31: ...ctorized drop to its assigned port A clicking sound is observed when the connector is properly seated 17 2 1 4 If the diameter is smaller than 5 mm 0 2 add minimum 3 wraps of self amalgamating silicon tape Verify the correct length to position the tape Stretch the tape up to 300 while wrapping the tape around the cable 17 2 1 5 Secure the cable with two cable ties on the carrier Make sure the cabl...

Page 32: ...4 Connect the connectorized drop to its assigned port A clicking sound is observed when the connector is properly seated 17 2 2 5 If the diameter is smaller than 5 mm 0 2 add minimum 3 wraps of self amalgamating silicon tape Verify the correct length to position the tape Stretch the tape up to 300 while wrapping the tape around the cable 17 2 2 6 Secure the cable with two cable ties on the carrier...

Page 33: ... the correct orientation rib facing forward as shown in image above 17 2 3 3 Connect the connectorized drop to its assigned port A clicking sound is observed when the connector is properly seated 17 2 3 4 Mount the metal clip on the carrier The two slots of the metal clip should be positioned in the two tabs of the carrier then turn the metal clip towards the cable 17 2 3 5 Push until the two snap...

Page 34: ...ll be positioned Install the cable on the carrier using the cable ties Secure the cable ties loosely the cable must still be able to move slightly backward and forward 17 3 1 Install the carrier with cable attached in the organizer 17 3 2 Remove dust caps Adapter ports are designated with the numbers 1 6 two adapter ports per number allowing to make 12 LC connections in total Clean the connector p...

Page 35: ...nstalling the following cables Field Installable Connector drop cables should make a loop before entering the adapter port Make sure the loop is positioned under the connectors and dust caps of the other adapters Make sure correct bend radius is obtained 18 Re install organizer 18 1 Position the organizer in the closure with the drop cables facing on top Push firmly on the snap features to lock th...

Page 36: ...racket If it is not possible to position the mounting bracket with free access to both locking tabs figure B remove the locking tab that will be not accessible before mounting the mounting bracket 20 1 2 1 Position the mounting bracket on its mounting location Mind the correct orientation of the mounting bracket Select the locking tab that will not be accessible anymore after mounting the closure ...

Page 37: ...on small holes facing upwards 20 1 3 2 Secure the closure on the mounting bracket Move the closure to the mounting bracket bottom surface of the closure on the same height as the bottom surface of the bracket Then slide the closure downwards 20 1 4 Pole mounting 20 1 4 1 Insert a metal strap through the openings on the mounting bracket as indicated Attach the mounting bracket to an utility pole sm...

Page 38: ...re from the mounting bracket 20 1 5 1 Push the locking tab s to the inside Keep the locking tab s pressed in while moving the closure upwards 20 2 Using the mounting tabs 20 2 1 Kit contents N Description Qty 1 Mounting tabs 1 2 Mounting kit 4 screws 4 plugs 4 washers 1 1 2 ...

Page 39: ...ole facing upwards 20 2 2 3 Mount the tabs on the base at both sides top an bottom 20 2 3 Wall mounting 20 2 3 1 Using the mounting tabs as a template mark the mounting screw locations onto the selected surface for the installation Install wall plugs first then position the closure with the mounting tabs against the surface Continue with the washers and the screws to secure the closure onto the su...

Page 40: ...er and seal the wire per local practice 21 1 2 The closure can also be secured to the mounting bracket Push the wire through the two holes on the top and the bottom cover and in addition push the wire through the little hole on the mounting bracket Seal the wire per local practice 21 2 Add on Lock Hinge lock 21 2 1 Kit contents N Description Qty 1 Lock top different lock types possible order depen...

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