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Fiber Active Cabinet (FAC) 900
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Installation Manual
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Manual 020420 REV B - April 2019
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Installing an LGX Case Fiber Distribution Panel
This topic describes how to install a 19-inch 1RU fiber distribution panel, housing up to two Light Guide Cross Connect
(LGX) cases. Connect transport fibers from the LGX fiber distribution panel to the Clearfield service unit. Refer to
Connect-
ing Fibers to the Equipment
for more information.
The fiber distribution panel supports the following user-installed LGX cases:
• Plastic LGX cases:
6-position (SC or LC connector options) or 12-position (LC connectors) Clearfield Clearview xPAK
fiber assemblies supporting a fiber patch cord within the case or spliced to a pre-terminated 100-foot OSP fiber cable.
For installation instructions, see the Clearfield Clearview xPAK Installation Note (LGX option).
• Metal LGX cases:
6-position (SC or LC connector options) or 12-position (LC connectors) Clearview assemblies with
pre-terminated 100-foot OSP fiber cable.
To install a dual LGX fiber distribution panel into an FAC 900 cabinet
Unpack the fiber distribution panel from the shipping packaging.
Mount the LGX case(s) in the fiber distribution panel as follows:
a.
Feed the fiber pigtail on the back of the LGX case through the front of the
panel, if present.
b.
Slide the LGX case into the front of the panel.
c.
Align the captive screws or rivets on the LGX case with the holes on the
panel, and tighten to secure the case in place.
Install the fiber distribution panel from the rear of the equipment rack as
follows:
a.
Open the cabinet's side door.
b.
Orient the panel vertically, and insert the panel top end first, through the
space on the right end of the equipment rack
on the outside
.
c.
Align the mounting holes with the counterpart holes on the rack.
d.
While holding the panel against the rack, install four mounting screws (2
per side) using a short Phillips screwdriver to secure the panel to the rack.