NPT-1020 Installation and Maintenance Manual
Before You Start
ECI Telecom Ltd. Proprietary
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No.
Name
Description
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Nipper (cutter for center contact)
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6
Die for NCX1
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3.3.1
Cleaning Optical Connectors
When handling optical fibers, clean the optical connectors with the standard cleaning kits recommended by
the manufacturers.
3.4
Installing the NPT-1020 in Racks
The following sections describe options for installing the NPT-1020 in racks with corresponding ancillary
equipment.
3.4.1
Installation Plan
Follow these guidelines for installing NPT-1020 platforms and ancillary equipment in racks.
We recommend installation in ECI ETSI racks, which provide the following advantages:
Removable rear and side panels, enabling tidy leading and efficient maintenance of all rack cables,
including:
PCM/E1/E3/DS-3/STM-1e cables
Control cables
Power cables
Data cables
Voice frequency cables
Timing cables
Two ducts on the rack’s front rails for routing up to 200 optical fibers
Open frame top and bottom, facilitating easy leading of cables from suspension floors and/or ceiling
ladders
Front door mountable for left or right opening
NPT-1020 equipment racks can be installed on wooden, concrete, or floating floors, or suspended from
overhead mountings.