ADC FPL Series User manual

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FPL Series Termination/Splice Panel
User Manual)
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1 DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.1 Installing Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2 Installing Pigtails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 Mounting the Panel on the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.4 Installing OSP or IFC Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.5 Splicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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FPL Termination/Splice Panel
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5.6 Installing FOT Patch Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.6.1 Interconnect Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.6.2 Cross-Connect Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6 OPERATION (CROSS-CONNECT PATCH CORDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
APPENDIX A: SHIELD CONNECTOR INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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INTRODUCTION
This user manual describes the FPL Series Termination/Splice Panel, and provides all
information required to install and operate this product. All FPL panels can be mounted on
either a 19-inch or 23-inch WECO or EIA rack.
Revision History
quad cabl es and patch cord routing
Trademark Information
ADC is a registered trademark of ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
1 DESCRIPTION
The FPL Series Termination/Splice Panel documented in this manual may be any of a number
of rack-mounted panels built using the same chassis style and incorporating similar features
such as angled adapters and vertical cable guides. Panel configurations include the following:
•Termination Only Panels—Available with 12, 24, 48, 72, or 96 termination positions.
LX.5 and LC connectors may be used with the 12, 24, 48, and 72 position panels to double
the density. These panels require connectorized fibers on both sides of the termination
bulkhead.
•Termination and Splice Panels—Available with 12, 24, 48, 72, or 96 termination
positions. LX.5 and LC connectors may be used with the 12, 24, 48, and 72 position
panels to double the density. These panels provide a transition between bare fibers and
connectorized fibers.
• High Density Termination and Splice Panel—Provides 144 termination and splice
positions in the same chassis, using standard connector types. The bulkhead on this panel
is slanted inward in a “V” design to provide room for a greater number of adapters.
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ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
Issue 1 07/2002 Original.
Issue 2 11/2005 Added 1RU 12/24 position panels.

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Figure 1 shows an example of a termination only panel, the 72 position model. Other models
have analogous features.
Figure 1. 72 Position Termination Only Panel
The features called out are as follows (from top center clockwise):
•FPL Chassis—is the boxlike, solid metal frame on which the panel is built. The chassis
shown is 8.7 inches (22.1 cm) high, 16.4 inches (41.7 cm) wide, and 12.0 inches (30.5 cm)
deep. This same chassis is also used for the 48 and 96 position panels, as well as for the
48, 72, and 96 position termination and splice panels. Shorter-height chassis are used for
the 12 and 24 position panels and a deeper chassis is used for the 144 position high density
panel. For details, refer to Table 1 on Page 8.
•Adjustable Mounting Bracket—(one on each side) can be oriented to provide either 19-
inch or 23-inch WECO or EIA rack mounting with either a 4-inch or 5-inch recess. The
panel is shipped with the mounting brackets positioned for installation in a 19-inch rack
with a 5-inch recess.
•Cable Clamp Assembly—is a kit used to clamp a cable to the panel. Two cable clamp
assemblies are provided with every FPL panel. Each clamp can accommodate a maximum
cable diameter of 0.80 inch (2.03 cm). A grounding lug is included with each cable clamp
for use if needed.
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FPL
CHASSIS
TERMINATION
BULKHEAD
ANGLED
ADAPTERS
PATCH CORD
DESIGNATION
CARD
VERTICAL
CABLE GUIDE
VERTICAL
CABLE GUIDE
ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTING
BRACKET
ADJUSTABLE
MOUNTING
BRACKET
REMOVABLE
FRONT DOOR
OPTIONAL
LOCK MOUNT
CABLE CLAMP
ASSEMBLY
CABLE
CLAMP
COVER

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•Cable Clamp Cover—protects cable at entry to the panel (not present on 12 and 24
position panels).
•Vertical Cable Guide—(one on each side) is a metal cable retainer designed to provide
cable management by confining and directing patch cords to and from the panel and along
the frame on which the panel is installed.
•Patch Cord Designation Card—is a laminated card fastened to the inside of the panel
front door. The designation card is used to record the near-end and far-end termination
locations of each patch cord installed on the panel.
•Optional Lock Mount—provides ability to lock front door.
•Removable Front Door—protects the termination bulkhead and can be removed to
provide access to the bulkhead for connecting patch cords.
•Termination Bulkhead—provides a location for connecting patch cords. The bulkhead
shown has 72 holes for 72 adapters. Other bulkheads for the chassis size shown provide 48
or 96 locations for mounting connectors.
•Angled Adapters—are pass-through receptacles for connectors. They are angled to either
left or right to hold terminated fibers at an angle with respect to the bulkhead. The purpose
of the angle is prevent fiber bend.
Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the 48 and 96 position panels, respectively. Figure 4 shows the three
rack unit 24 position panel. Figure 5 shows the one rack unit 12/24 position panel.
Figure 2. 48 Position FPL Termination Panel
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Figure 3. 96 Position FPL Termination Panel
Figure 4. 24 Position FPL Termination Panel (3RU)
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53 59 6571 77 83 89 95
52 58 64 70 76 82 88 94
51 57 63 69 75 81 87 93
50 56 62 68 74 80 86 92
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Figure 5. 12/24 Position FPL Termination Panel (1RU)
Figure 6 shows a rear view of a termination and splice panel. The panel shown is the 72 position
termination and splice panel.
Figure 6. FPL Termination and Splice Panel
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SPLICE
AREA
INTERNAL
PIGTAIL
SPLICE
TRAY
REMOVABLE
REAR ACCESS
DOOR
OPTIONAL
LOCK MOUNT

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The front side of the 72 position termination and splice panel is identical to the termination only
panel shown in Figure 1. In general, the termination components of any FPL termination and
splice panel are identical to the termination components of the panel’s termination and splice
panel counterpart. Only the splice components are different.
Figure 6 on the preceding page shows the typical components unique to the splice function of a
termination and splice panel. They are as follows (from left to right in the figure):
•Splice Area—is a protected chamber within the chassis intended for splice trays. In
termination only panels, this area can be used for cable storage.
•Internal Pigtail—is a factory-installed fiber optic cable with a connector at one end and a
bare fiber on the other end. The connector end of the pigtail is terminated on the rear side
of the termination bulkhead. The bare end of the pigtail is available for splicing to a bare
fiber at the customer site. The cable from which the bare fibers are broken out for splicing
may be either Outside Plant (OSP) or Intra Facility Cable (IFC).
•Splice Tray—is a tray installed in the splice area. Each tray holds one or more splice chips
of a selected type.
•Removable Rear Access Door—provides access to the splice area.
•Optional Lock Mount—provides ability to lock rear access door.
Figure 7 shows the 144 position high density termination and splice panel. Additional features
called out here are the split termination bulkhead, which provides the room required for the
greater number of adapters, and the splice area access door, which opens into a locked
horizontal position to serve as a splice deck.
Figure 7. 144 Position High Density Termination and Splice Panel
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SPLIT
TERMINATION
BULKHEAD
SPLICE AREA
ACCESS DOOR

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2 ACCESSORIES
The following accessory items may be ordered separately for FPL panels:
• Single and dual splice trays (for types, see Splice Type in Table 1 below)
• Additional kits for clamping and grounding cables
• Key locks for front and rear doors
• Buildout attenuators (ST and biconic)
• Bulkhead attenuators (ST, SC, D4, FC, and biconic)
3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS
Table 1 lists specifications for the FPL modules.
Table 1. FPL Modules Specifications
PARAMETER SPECIFICATION
Common to All Panels
Rack mounting 19-inch (48.26 cm) or 23-inch (58.42 cm)
Hole spacing EIA or WECO
Recess options 4-inch (10.16 cm) or 5-inch (12.7 cm) recess
Connector types Multimode SC, SC duplex, ST©, LX.5©, and LC;
Singlemode FC, FC (zirconia adapter), FC (8o polish), SC, SC (zirco-
nia adapter), SC (8o polish), SC duplex, ST©, ST©(zirconia adapter),
E-2000 (8o polish), E-2000 (flat polish), LX.5©, LC
Pigtail type Stranded or ribbon
Splice type Bare fusion, heat shrink fusion, mechanical, rotary, FibrLok, Raychem
Universal (R), Nortel, AFL
Pre-termination (optional) cable types Multimode IFC stranded 62.5/125;
Singlemode IFC stranded, IFC plenum stranded, OSP single armor
stranded, indoor-outdoor, OSP dielectric stranded, IFC Maxi-Strip,
IFC ribbon, OSP single armor ribbon, OSP dielectric ribbon
12/24 Position Panel (1RU)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.72 inch x 17.0 in. x 11.48 in.
(4.4 cm x 43.2 cm x 29.2 cm)
Capacity 12 or 24 termination positions
LX.5©and LC connectors double the termination capacity
24 Position Panel (3RU)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 5.0 inch x 16.4 in. x 12.0 in.
(12.7 cm x 41.7 cm x 30.5 cm)
Capacity 24 termination positions
LX.5©and LC connectors double the termination capacity

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Figure 8 shows dimensions for the 12/24 position 1RU panel.
Figure 8. 12/24 Position 1RU Panel
48/72/96 Position Panel (5RU)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 8.7.0 inch x 21.9 in. x 12.0 in.
(22.1 cm x 56.7 cm x 30.5 cm)
Capacity 48, 72, or 96 termination positions
LX.5©and LC connectors double the termination capacity
144 Position High Density Panel (5RU)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Depth with rear door splice deck open
8.7.0 inch x 21.9 in. x 15.0 in.
(22.1 cm x 56.7 cm x 38.1 cm)
23.0 inch (58.42 cm)
Capacity 144 termination positions
Table 1. FPL Modules Specifications
PARAMETER SPECIFICATION
1.72 IN.
(4.4 CM)
4.86 IN.
(12.3 CM)
11.48 IN.
(29.2 CM)
17.0 IN.
(43.2 CM)
1.25 IN.
(3.2 CM)
18.32 IN. (46.5 CM)
19-IN. RACK MOUNT (48.3 CM)
22.32 IN. (56.7 CM)
23-IN. RACK MOUNT (58.4 CM)
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FRONT VIEW
20.24 IN.
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Figure 9 shows dimensions of the 24 position 3RU panel.
Figure 9. Panel Dimensions (24 Position 3RU)
16.4 IN.
(41.7 CM)
21.9 IN.
(55.5 CM)
18.32 IN. (46.5 CM)
19-IN. RACK MOUNT (48.3 CM)
22.32 IN. (56.7 CM)
23-IN. RACK MOUNT (58.4 CM)
5.0 IN.
(12.7 CM)
5.0 IN.
(12.7 CM)
12.0 IN.
(30.5 CM)
2.25 IN.
(5.7 CM)
4.0 IN.
(10.2 CM)
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TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW