ADCP-90-545 • Issue 4 • July 2016
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2.3
Installing Cables and Routing Fibers
The rack-mount panel can accommodate either IFC or OSP cable. The procedures used to
install the cable differ slightly for the three chassis types (12-fiber termination panel, 24-fiber
termination panel, and 24-fiber termination/splicing panel). Refer to the appropriate topic below
for the type being installed.
2.3.1
12-Fiber Termination Rack Mount Panel
Figure 6
shows cable routing options and breakout dimensions for the 12-fiber termination rack-
mount panel. The cable can enter from above or below the chassis and from the left or right side.
Use the following procedure to install the cable.
1. Route the cable to the chassis and break out the cable corresponding to
Figure 6
.
2. Secure the cable as follows:
a. Fasten the tie-down bracket to the panel at the cable point of entry using the screws
provided.
b. Position the cable on the tie down bracket with the cable sheath extending about 0.75 inch
(1.9 cm) beyond the bracket into the chassis.
c. Tie down the cable using cord lacing.
d. Secure the cable in a second location on the rack or wall using a user-provided clamp
per local practice.
3. Remove the front access door and slide out the bulkhead deck.
4. Route the buffers within the chassis from the cable point of entry to the opposite side of
the bulkhead deck, as shown in
Figure 6
.
5. Tie down the buffers in the location shown in
Figure 6
using cord lacing secured to the lance.
6. At the buffer breakout point, fan out the fibers from the buffers and secure them using a
curly lock at the location shown in
Figure 6
.
Danger: Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not
look into the optical bulkhead of an operational transmitter, or into the launching (output) end
of an active fiber. A clean, protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any
radiating bulkhead receptacle or optical fiber connector to avoid exposure to potentially
dangerous amounts of radiation. This practice also helps prevent contamination of connectors
and adapters.
7. Connect the fiber connectors to the adapters on the rear of the 6pak adapter plate.
8. Slide in the bulkhead deck to its closed position.
9. Replace the front access cover.
