ADCP-90-451 • Rev C • October 2020
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© 2020, ComScope, Inc.
7 INSTALLING AND ROUTING CABLES
7.1
Routing and Securing Cables
The FMT may be configured to provide termination and storage, storage only, or termination
and splice functions. For each configuration, the fiber optic cables or patch cords are routed to
the FMT, installed within the sliding tray, and secured.
All cables enter the FMT through one of the two sliding entry points, located on the left and
right sides of the FMT. When properly installed, the slack loop that forms when the FMT is
closed is taken up within the FMT by movement of the sliding radius limiter.
show typical cable routing. Prior to routing cables, review the installation
procedure corresponding to the drawing provided with the panel. Then use the following guidelines
for routing and installing the cables or patch cords:
1. Open the tray fully, the lock open latch will lock the tray in the open position (see
).
2. Route the cables to the FMT. The cables may be routed from either overhead or under the
floor and to the left or right side of the FMT depending on configuration requirements.
3. Secure the cable on the rack using a cable clamp such as shown in
and
4. Route the cables into the FMT through the specified sliding radius limiter(s).
5. Route and connect the cables within the FMT as required by the configuration. Refer to
the installation procedure that corresponds to the FMT configuration.
6. Adjust the cables within the FMT until all excess slack is removed or stored.
7. Secure the cables to the back of the FMT at the rear tie-off point (see
and
). Note that a tie-off point is provided on both the left and right side.
8. Use the kurly locks provided to bundle fibers together as needed.
9. Adjust the cable position with the cable clamp as required to remove excess slack.
10. Release the lock open latch and close the tray (see
).
Danger:
Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not
look into the ends of any optical fiber. Do not look directly into the optical adapters of the adapter
packs. Exposure to invisible laser radiation may result. An optical power meter should be used to
verify active fibers. 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 adapter or connector
.
Caution:
Placing a load in excess of 5 pounds (2.3 kg) onto an open tray will result in
misalignment or damage to the tray.
Note:
Install the cable clamp kit following the instructions provided in the installation
drawing shipped with the kit. Ribbon blocking kits are available from CommScope in a
variety of sizes to match any ribbon cable type.
