ADCP-90-606 • Rev C • May 2020
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When all of the microcable has been unwound from the external spool, the RapidReel cable
spool tray is removed from the shipping box and then installed in the panel. The cable
remaining on the cable spool tray may then be unwound and routed to an Optical Distribution
Frame (ODF) or fiber panel.
A cable spool locking tab that protrudes through the panel shell when the panel is in an
operating position holds the RapidReel cable spool tray in a fixed position with the bulkhead
adapter panel facing toward the front. When the locking tab is retracted (by sliding in the tray),
the bulkhead adapter panel rotates with the tray to prevent the cable from twisting. Cable slack
is stored on the spools. The microcable may be withdrawn from either the front or rear side of
the panel shell.
Each RapidReel cable spool tray is equipped with an integral adapter bulkhead and is wound
with a singlemode or multi-mode indoor plenum rated cable. The bulkhead is pre-loaded with
adapter packs. The spooled cable is preterminated to the same bulkhead on the rear side.
The Rapid Fiber Panel mounts in either a 19- or 23-inch, WECO or EIA, equipment rack and
requires 1.75 inches of rack space per RU. A grounding point is provided on the left side of the
panel shell for connecting a two-hole grounding lug.
Note:
Before installing the spool tray, verify that the adapter bulkhead is in the payout
position. For further details, refer to
.
Note:
If a Rapid Fiber Panel is installed above or below a non-Rapid fiber panel, 1RU of
open space must be left between the panels. This space is required for accessing the rear
connectors if cleaning is required.
Note:
When mounting multiple Rapid Fiber Panels into a rack or cabinet, be sure to
calculate the total weight of all the equipment being mounted to verify it does not exceed
the rack or cabinet manufacturer’s maximum weight allowance. In Zone 4 Earthquake
applications, exceeding the weight rating can compromise the integrity of the rack during
an earthquake.