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5.5.5.
Cleaning kit HMFOC
To clean the HMFOC adapter and connector, a
US
Conec HMFOC connector cleaning tool (PN 15639)
can be ordered at US Conec.
6.
Network design with the
indexing terminals
The different configurations of the indexing terminals
can be combined to provide all the necessary flexibility
and maximize the capacity of the distribution network.
First splitting level occurs typically in a Mini-FDH 3000
with 96 ports or an OSP closure (FOSC/FIST/TENIO)
with additional HMFOC connectors. The second splitting
level occurs within the indexing terminals, the different
configurations are explained in section 5.2.
Indexing chains always start with terminal one and build
outward in procession to a value no greater than twelve.
Indexing chains always provide the next fiber to the
next terminal (i.e. Terminal 1 will use fiber 1 within the
“chained” assembly).
In order to build an optimized network utilizing indexing
terminals, the following items should be considered prior
to beginning the network design:
• Locate and identify all Customers to have an
overview of all area to be covered/deployed.
• Clear up all drawing nomenclature: hand holes,
poles, ducts, terminals, etc.
• Identify feeder fiber cables availability. If available,
define the fiber count & type of cables.
• Locate nearest CO, Node or HUB to determine the
maximum distance allowed within the optical budget
• Take into consideration, drop cable distances/routes
• Identify any network deployment restriction: Poles,
aerial capacity, underground ducts
• Discuss the best location for Indexing Terminals
(aerial, pole, wall, manhole)
• Consider the maximum number of services per
indexing terminal
• Split ratio: Specified by project
7.
Installation
7.1.
Tools and materials required
The following basic tools, auxiliary equipment, and
materials are required for the installation of the indexing
terminals:
• Vertical roller reel (if the terminal is mounted on a
cable spool)
• 216B key tool
(used to open optical port dust cap)
• Hardened connector/adapter cleaning kit
(FHD-ACC-CLNKIT1)
• US Conec HMFOC connector cleaning tool (PN
15639)
• Utility knife
• Cable pulling equipment
• Appropriate fasteners to mount the UMB and tools to
install the fasteners
• “P” clamps for self supporting aerial installations.
Cable routing rings or fasteners (see local practices).
Cable can be lashed for messenger applications.
5.4.
Universal Mounting bracket
Each terminal is supplied with the Universal Mounting
Bracket (UMB) which is used for mounting the fiber
indexing terminal. The UMB may be attached to various
mounting surfaces using a variety of fasteners as will be
explained in section 9.
The UMB is housing specific and exist for the full size
hardened housing as well as for the DLX housing.
5.5.
Accessories
5.5.1.
Strand mounting kit
To secure the terminal to a strand, a strand-mount
bracket kit is available and must be ordered separately.
Refer to Universal Mounting bracket Strand-Mount
Installation InstructionADCP-96-124 for the installation
procedure. Section 9.5 provides some info about how to
use this strand mounting kit.
5.5.2.
NDX-POLE-BRKT
To store excess cable in aerial applications, an NDX-
POLE-BRKT kit is available and must be ordered
separately. If using the full size hardened connector
housing, an adapter bracket must also be ordered when
using the excess cable storage bracket (part number
NDX-4X3-ADPT-BRKT).
The bracket is secured with 1/4 inch thread size hardware
to a pole. Excess cable can be looped around the
bracket. When all excess cable is stored, the terminal
with its UMB can be slided in an upward direction into the
NDX-pole bracket.
5.5.3.
216B key tool
The opening to each optical port is sealed with a
threaded dust cap that prevents the entry of dirt and
moisture. A standard 216B security tool can be ordered to
remove the dust cap.
5.5.4.
Cleaning kit FHD-ACC-CLNKIT1
To clean the drop ports adapters and connectors (both full
size hardened and DLX), a cleaning kit can be ordered.
How to use this is explained in chapter 14 maintenance.