Amphenol C21 User manual

C21 Fiber Distribution Panel
Installation Guide

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connectivity, fiber, power distribution and rack management. We collaborate with our customers to deliver product solutions
that exceed expectations with innovative designs and world class quality. Amphenol Network Solutions is the industry thought
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction........................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 About This Guide.............................................................................................................................7
1.3 Terminology.....................................................................................................................................7
Section 2: C21 Overview .......................................................................................................................8
2.1 General Description.........................................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Chassis Attributes 9
2.1.2 Chassis Density ................................................................................................................. 9
2.1.3 Specifications/Compliance ................................................................................................. 9
2.1.4 Parts List............................................................................................................................ 9
Section 3: Installation Considerations.................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Unpacking...................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 Standard Chassis Contents ................................................................................................. 11
3.1.2 Optional Module Configurations........................................................................................... 11
3.2 Inspection...................................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Installation Guidelines.................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Location and Space Planning ........................................................................................................ 12
3.5 Tools and Equipment..................................................................................................................... 12
Section 4: General C21 Installation Instructions................................................................................... 13
4.1 Dimensions.................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Removing the C21 Front and Rear Access Panels ........................................................................ 13
4.3 C21 Mounting Bracket Options ...................................................................................................... 14
4.4 Mounting the C21 Chassis on the Rack......................................................................................... 14
4.6 C21 Fiber Cable Routing................................................................................................................ 15
4.6.1 Cable routing to the C21 Chassis......................................................................................... 15
4.6.1.1 Top-down Fed Fiber Cable:........................................................................................... 15
4.6.1.2 Bottom-Up Fed Fiber Cable:.......................................................................................... 15
4.6.2 Cable routing within the C21 Chassis................................................................................... 16
4.6.2.1 Routing Fiber Direct to Patch Plates.............................................................................. 16
4.6.2.2 Routing Fiber to Modules .............................................................................................. 17
4.6.2.3 Routing/Terminating Fiber to Splice Tray....................................................................... 17
4.7 Grounding and Bonding................................................................................................................. 19
4.7.1 Bonding ............................................................................................................................... 19
4.7.2 Grounding to B-Bond........................................................................................................... 19

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4.8 Connector Cleaning....................................................................................................................... 20
4.8.1 Statements on Cleaning....................................................................................................... 20
4.8.2 Connector Cleaning Procedure............................................................................................ 20
4.9 Jumper Routing ............................................................................................................................. 21
Section 5: C21 Pre-Terminated Fiber Option....................................................................................... 22
5.1 Mounting the C21 Pre-terminated Panel in the Rack...................................................................... 22
5.1.1 C21 Pre-Terminated Solution installation in the rack............................................................ 22
Section 6: Installing Patch Plates and Modules.................................................................................... 23
6.1 C21 Bulkhead Patch Plate Options................................................................................................ 23
6.1.1 C21 Patch Plates Overview ................................................................................................. 23
6.1.2 Patch Plate installation......................................................................................................... 24
6.1.3 Removing Patch Plates from the C21 Chassis..................................................................... 25
6.2 LGX®MPO Breakout Modules....................................................................................................... 26
6.2.1 Installing LGX®MPO Breakout Modules .............................................................................. 26
6.3 C2 Advanced Optical Modules (C2 AOMs).................................................................................... 28
6.3.1 C2 AOM Trays For C21 ....................................................................................................... 28
6.3.2 Installing a C2 AOM in the C21 AOM Tray........................................................................... 29
6.3.3 Removing Modules from the C21 AOM Tray........................................................................ 29
6.3.4 Installing C2 AOM into the Chassis...................................................................................... 29
6.3.5 Removing C21 AOM Tray from the Chassis......................................................................... 30
List of Figures
Fig. 1-1: C21 Chassis (Front/Rear Access Panels Removed)............................................................... 6
Fig. 2-1: C21 Configuration Matrix........................................................................................................ 8
Fig. 2-2: KIT-CLMP-C21....................................................................................................................... 9
Fig. 3-1: C21 Chassis and Included Hardware.................................................................................... 11
Fig. 4-1: C21 Dimensions with rack mounting bracket orientation....................................................... 13
Fig. 4-2: Removal of Front Access Panel............................................................................................ 13
Fig. 4-3: Removal of Rear Access Panel............................................................................................. 13
Fig. 4-4: C21 Mounting Bracket 19” Orientation .................................................................................. 14
Fig. 4-5: C21 Mounting Bracket 23” Orientation.................................................................................. 14
Fig. 4-6: Mounting the C21 in a Rack (example 19” Rack) .................................................................. 14
Fig. 4-7: Top-Down Cable Routing (KIT-CLMP-C21 (right))................................................................ 15
Fig. 4-8: Bottom-Up Fed Fiber shown with KIT-CLMP-C21 Angled Bracket........................................ 15

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Fig. 4-9: Terminate Direct to Patch Plates (shown IFC/OSP cable left entry)...................................... 16
Fig. 4-10: C21 Fiber Routing with LGX®Modules................................................................................ 17
Fig. 4-11: C21 Fiber Routing with C2 AOMs....................................................................................... 17
Fig. 4-12: Routing Fiber to Splice Tray (example) (right entry shown)................................................. 18
Fig. 4-13: Bonding/Grounding non-dielectric cable.............................................................................. 19
Fig. 4-14: Connector Cleaning............................................................................................................ 20
Fig. 4-15: Fiber Jumper Routing ......................................................................................................... 21
Fig. 5-1: C21 Pre-Terminated Fiber Option......................................................................................... 22
Fig. 5-2: Installing C21 Pre-Terminated Chassis................................................................................. 22
Fig. 6-1: LGX®Patch Plate Examples................................................................................................. 23
Fig. 6-2: C21 High-Density Patch Plate Examples.............................................................................. 23
Fig. 6-3: Nylon Plunger Latch.............................................................................................................. 24
Fig. 6-4: Patch Plate Insertion............................................................................................................. 24
Fig. 6-5: Removing A Patch Plate....................................................................................................... 25
Fig. 6-6: LGX®058-MPO-LV124-BLK Breakout Module...................................................................... 26
Fig. 6-7: LGX®058-MPO Nylon Plunger Latches................................................................................ 26
Fig. 6-8: 058-MPO- Port Count Labeling Example.............................................................................. 26
Fig. 6-9: Installing LGX®Module in C21 Chassis ................................................................................ 27
Fig. 6-10: (HX8) Base-8 C2 AOM Single Module................................................................................ 28
Fig. 6-11: (HX) Standard C2 AOM Single Module............................................................................... 28
Fig. 6-12: Base-8 C21 AOM Tray P/N: 1027807................................................................................. 28
Fig. 6-13: Standard C21 AOM Tray P/N: 1027808.............................................................................. 28
Fig. 6-14: C2 AOMs (HX) Stacked in 1027808 Dual Tray ................................................................... 28
Fig. 6-15: Installing C2 AOM the C21 AOM Tray................................................................................. 29
Fig. 6-16: Removing C2 AOM from C21 AOM Tray ............................................................................ 29
Fig. 6-17: Installing C2 AOM............................................................................................................... 30

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Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Introduction
This installation guide gives you directions on:
•Pre-Install Inspection
•How to remove Front/Rear Access panels
•How to install mounting ears (19/23”)
•How to install the C21 (1RU) chassis in a 19-inch or 23-inch rack
•How to route fiber into the C21 chassis and various inside routing options
•How to install LGX®Patch Plates
•How to install LGX®MPO breakout modules
•How to install C2 Advanced Optical Modules (AOMs), trays and labels
Fig. 1-1: C21 Chassis (Front/Rear Access Panels Removed)
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1.2 About This Guide
This manual provides a comprehensive overview of and installation guidelines for the C21 chassis. While care
has been taken to define all necessary information, complete details may not be covered. If you have any
questions, contact Amphenol Network Solutions Technical Support at [e-mail] or call 1-
509-926-6000.
Throughout this guide, select information is highlighted in the form of Notes, Alerts, Cautions and Warnings.
These notifications are prominent, and their importance is indicated as follows:
NOTE: General information to which the user should pay special attention.
ALERT! Important information and/or instructions to which the user should adhere.
CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation, which could result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury.
Amphenol Network Solutions assumes no liability from the application or use of these products. Amphenol
Network Solutions does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. This
document and the products described herein are subject to change without notice.
1.3 Terminology
The following is a list of acronyms and abbreviations used throughout this manual:
Acronym/Abbreviation
Term
AOMs
Advanced Optical Modules
dB
Decibel
IFC
Intra-Facility Cable
LC
Local Connector
mm
Millimeters
MPO
Multi-fiber Push On
RAL
Restricted Access Location
RU
Rack Unit
TIA
Technical Inspection Association (global product certification compliance marking)
UL
Underwriter’s Laboratories

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Section 2: C21 Overview
2.1 General Description
The C21 chassis is a compact versatile tray-based panel available in a 1RU chassis solution. C21 supports a
variety of configurations such as Patch Only, Patch and Splice, LGX®Style Module support and a mixture of
Amphenol Network Solutions’ C2 Advanced Optical Modules (AOMs). The matrix below outlines the variety of
solutions available with the C21 chassis.
Fig. 2-1: C21 Configuration Matrix

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2.1.1 Chassis Attributes
Attributes
Dimension
1.56" H x 17.00" W x 13.68" D (14.14” with rear pushpin)
2.1.2 Chassis Density
Chassis
Patch Plates
C2 AOM Cassettes
LGX®
LC
ports
SC
ports
MPO
ports
AOM
Dual
Tray
Single
Cassette
Dual
Cassette
LC
ports
SC
ports
MPO
Ports
LGX®
Modules
(1 or 2)
MPO to
LC Ports
C21-01U
96
48
36
3
6
N/A
72
36
36
3
72
NOTE: To support C2 AOMs, requires AOM Dual Tray P/Ns 1027807 (Base-8 Tray) or 1027808 (Standard Tray)
2.1.3 Specifications/Compliance
General Specifications
Access Type
Front with slide-out tray, Rear via access panel removal
Mounting Type
Rack Mount, Cabinet Mount
Applications
MDU, FTTx, Top of Rack (ToR), Telco, MSO, MTSO, Cell Site, OSP
Operating
-40c - +75c
Humidity
95%
Compliance
RoHS
Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS 2015/863/EU
2.1.4 Parts List
Chassis Part Number
C21-01U
C21 CHASSIS, 1RU, EMPTY, HOLDS UP TO 3 LGX® MODULES
Accessory Part Numbers
1027807
TRAY ASSY, LGX®: AOM, BASE 8, DUAL
1027808
TRAY ASSY, LGX®: AOM, STANDARD, DUAL
KIT-CLMP-C21
KIT, C21, ANGLED BRKT, 48-96 FIBERS
KIT-GRND-C21
GRND:KIT,C21, CABLE GROUNDING
Fig. 2-2: KIT-CLMP-C21
Fig. 2-2: 1027807 Base-8 Tray
Fig. 2-3: 1027808 STD Tray

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Section 3: Installation Considerations
WARNING! Fiber cables transmit invisible infrared light. To avoid eye damage or blindness,
never look directly into fibers or connectors.
CAUTION! These instructions presume you have verified the Amphenol Network Solutions
equipment being installed is compatible with the rest of the system including power, ground,
circuit protection, signal characteristics, equipment from other vendors, and local codes or
ordinances.
ALERT! This product must be installed and maintained only by qualified technicians.
ALERT! Install this system according to company requirements. It is recommended you install
the system in a Restricted Access Location (RAL) where access is limited using tool, lock and
key, or other means of security and be controlled by the authority responsible for the location.
ALERT! Prior to chassis installation, ensure there is enough space in front and rear to access
cabling.
ALERT! Only use components and crimping tools approved by agencies or certifying bodies
recognized in your country or region, such as Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), TIA, etc.

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3.1 Unpacking
Upon receipt of your order, carefully unpack contents and compare the packing slip and the order placed.
Items described below are for the base C21 (P/N: C21-01U) which includes the C21 chassis with access
panels, fiber securing items, mounting hardware and standard angled cable bracket, the contents of your
order may vary.
3.1.1 Standard Chassis Contents
•Installation Guide
•Standard Chassis (pre-terminated solutions will have cable clamp bracket installed)
oC21 Chassis with Rear/Top Middle/Front access panels
oCircuit Designation Label (taped to top of chassis)
o(2) Mounting ears 19/23” [item 6], with (4) attachment screws [item 15]
o(1) Angled Cable Bracket [item 5] and Clamp [item 8] with attachment screws [items 16,17]
o(4) 10-32 x .75” [item 13] and (4) 12-24 x .75” [item 14] mounting screws (C21 to rack)
o(8in) ¾” wide hook and loop fastener (not shown)
o(4) Nylon Locking Wire Saddles (not shown)
o(4) Tie-Wraps (not shown)
Fig. 3-1: C21 Chassis and Included Hardware
3.1.2 Optional Module Configurations
The C21 natively supports LGX®style modules and patch plates (e/w fiber adapters). A list of configurations
and modules is found in the C21 Ordering Guide. For pre-configured solution orders with Pre-Terminated
Fiber, Patch, and Patch & Splice configurations, the C21 chassis will ship with the modules assembled. In
addition to the above, the C21 supports Amphenol Network Solutions’ C2 Advance Optical Modules which
require the appropriate C21 Tray (see parts list).
•To support C2 AOM Base-8 sized (HX8) Single modules use P/N: 1027807
•To support C2 AOM Standard sized (HX) Single modules use P/N: 1027808

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3.2 Inspection
Please report any defective or missing parts to Amphenol Network Solutions Quality at quality@amphenol-
ns.com or call 1-509-926-6000. Keep all documentation that comes with your shipment.
Please read and understand all instructions before starting installation. If you have any questions, contact
Amphenol Network Solutions Technical Support at [e-mail] or call 1-509-926-6000.
Exercise care when unpacking and setting the equipment in place. Amphenol Network Solutions is not liable
for transit damage. If the product is damaged, please report it to the carrier and contact Amphenol Network
Solutions Quality at quali[email protected]m.
3.3 Installation Guidelines
•Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Ensure you
are installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma)
specified by the manufacturer.
•Mechanical Loading: Avoid uneven mechanical loading in the rack. This can cause hazardous situations.
•Reliable Grounding: Reliable grounding of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Attention
should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of
power strips).
3.4 Location and Space Planning
The C21 chassis contains a front pull-out-tray, and rear access panel which require enough space in front,
rear, and side for easy access. Leave as much side and rear clearance for rear access panel removal, fiber
termination and worker access as required by your application or local regulations. Choose a location in
compliance with local operating company requirements.
3.5 Tools and Equipment
The following lists comprises the tools that may be needed to install the C21 chassis (modules and tray are all
tool-less thumbscrews or plunger latches):
•#2 Phillips Screwdriver with 6” extension
•Fiber Optic Cleaning Supplies
•Cable Preparation Tools

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Section 4: General C21 Installation Instructions
4.1 Dimensions
The overall dimensions of the C21 chassis including mounting brackets in a standard 19” and 23” standard
orientation are shown below (Fig. 4-1).
Fig. 4-1: C21 Dimensions with rack mounting bracket orientation
4.2 Removing the C21 Front and Rear Access Panels
1. To remove the Front Access panel (Fig. 4-2), loosen the side thumb screws (left/right) and pull Front
Access panel forward.
2. To remove the Rear Access panel (Fig 4-3), locate the locking plungers on the left and right side of the
Rear Access panel.
3. Pull the locking plungers out of the locked position to release the panel.
4. Pull the Rear Access panel straight out to open.
Fig. 4-2: Removal of Front Access Panel
Fig. 4-3: Removal of Rear Access Panel

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4.3 C21 Mounting Bracket Options
The C21 19/23” mounting bracket provides flexible mounting positions to accommodate various installations.
The 19” orientation affords 4 different protruding positions (Fig. 4-4) while the 23” supports 3 different positions
as shown (Fig. 4-5).
1. Determine the position that fits your installation requirements
2. Locate the (2) provided mounting brackets and (4) 5/16” long Phillips head screws in the Standard Sub-
Assembly
3. For 19" Rack mounting (Fig. 4-4), be sure that the long side of the bracket lays against the shelf.
4. For 23" Rack mounting (Fig. 4-5), be sure that the short side of the bracket lays against the shelf.
5. Attach the brackets to the shelf for the desired frame width and front extension.
4.4 Mounting the C21 Chassis on the Rack
1. Locate the desired rack unit position for the C21 chassis in the rack (Fig. 4-6).
2. To mount the shelf to the rack use, as needed, the provided 12- 24 x .75” or 10-32 x .75” Phillips head
screws located in the Standard Sub-Assembly Kit.
Fig. 4-6: Mounting the C21 in a Rack (example 19” Rack)
Fig. 4-5: C21 Mounting Bracket 23” Orientation
Fig. 4-4: C21 Mounting Bracket 19” Orientation

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4.6 C21 Fiber Cable Routing
4.6.1 Cable routing to the C21 Chassis
Note: If planning to install fiber cable with more than 36 fiber count, replace the standard angled cable bracket
(shipped with chassis), with the separately ordered part KIT-CLMP-C21. This clamp will accommodate
up to 96 fiber counts.
Note: Reference (Section 4.7) “Bonding/Grounding” if grounding a non-dielectric cable is required.
1. Before routing fiber into the C21 chassis, remove the Front and Rear Access Panels (Section 4.2) to
facilitate cable routing and termination.
2. Determine the side and direction of the cable entrance either left or right and feed from top or frombottom.
4.6.1.1 Top-down Fed Fiber Cable:
1. When feeding the fiber cable from the top, you may need to remove the fiber cable mounting bracket to
route the fiber cable into the chassis. This is because the cable will route through the notched area under
the cable bracket and then secured to the bracket via the cable clamp.
2. Mount the cable clamp bracket with the two ¼” long Phillips head screws provided. Place the Cable Clamp
Top over the fiber cable and attach it to the cable bracket using the two ½” long Phillips head screws (Fig.
4-7).
Fig. 4-7: Top-Down Cable Routing (KIT-CLMP-C21 (right))
4.6.1.2 Bottom-Up Fed Fiber Cable:
1. When feeding fiber cable into the chassis from the bottom, the angled cable bracket does not need to be
removed to route the cable into the chassis. Attach the angled bracket as shown (Fig.4-8) (both bracket
types install similarly).
Fig. 4-8: Bottom-Up Fed Fiber shown with KIT-CLMP-C21 Angled Bracket

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4.6.2 Cable routing within the C21 Chassis
When routing fiber be careful to ensurethe minimum bending radius is not violated. Suggestedfiber
routing for direct termination, module termination, and pigtail splicing are shown in the following
sections.
4.6.2.1 Routing Fiber Direct to Patch Plates
1. Remove the Front and Rear access panels.
2. Slide the C21 tray forward to both gain access to securing the fiber/breakout and ensure enough fiber slack
to access fibers with the tray extended.
3. Secure the cable to the cable clamp (do not over tighten clamp as that will damage cable), and routethe
assembly as illustrated (Fig. 4-9).
4. Use the provided tie-wraps to secure the assembly to both the shelf back [A] and the sliding drawer
bulkhead [B] (Fig. 4-9). Route fiber through the supplied nylon fiber rings as needed.
5. Ensure there is enough slack (highlighted) to allow the drawerto extend completely before securing the tie
wraps.
Note: Reference (Section 4.7) “Bonding/Grounding” if grounding a non-dielectric cable is required.
Fig. 4-9: Terminate Direct to Patch Plates (shown IFC/OSP cable left entry)

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4.6.2.2 Routing Fiber to Modules
1. Remove the Front and Rear access panels.
2. Slide the C21 tray forward to both gain access to securing the fiber/breakout and ensure enough fiber slack
to access fibers with the tray extended.
3. Secure the cable to the cable clamp (do not over tighten clamp as that will damage cable)
4. Routethe assembly as exampled (Fig. 4-10, 4-11).
5. Using tie-wraps secure the assembly to both the shelf back [A] and the sliding drawer bulkhead [B].
6. Ensure there is enough slack (highlighted) to allow the drawerto extend completely before securing the tie
wraps. Route fiber through the supplied nylon fiber rings as applicable (Fig. 4-11)
Note: Reference (Section 4.7) “Bonding/Grounding” if grounding a non-dielectric cable is required.
4.6.2.3 Routing/Terminating Fiber to Splice Tray
Buffer Tubes
1. Remove the Front and Rear access panels.
2. Slide the C21 tray fully forward to gain access to secure the fiber, and to ensure enough fiber slack to
support a fully extended C21 tray.
3. Prep the cable by removing the sheath, yarns, and any filler tubes.
4. Route the buffer tube around the inside of the C21 pullout tray ensuring enough length to perform splice.
5. Ring cut the tube and expose the optical fibers.
6. Attach the tube to the splice tray with supplied tie-wraps. Use felt wrap as needed.
7. Route one and a half service loops in the tray and trim fiber to length for splicing.
Fig. 4-11: C21 Fiber Routing with C2 AOMs
Fig. 4-10: C21 Fiber Routing with LGX®Modules

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Fig. 4-12: Routing Fiber to Splice Tray (example) (right entry shown)
Tray Splicing
1. Secure the cable to the cable clamp (Fig. 4-12) as circled (do not over tighten clamp as that will damage
cable).
2. Routethe buffer tube as exampled (Fig. 4-12) to the splice tray
3. Ensure there is enough slack (Figure 4-12) (highlighted) to allow the drawerto extend completely before
securing the tie wraps.
4. Using provided tie-wraps, secure the assembly both to the shelf back [A] and to the rear edge of the C21
pull-out tray [B] and route to the splice module.
Note: To accommodate different patch plate configurations, the splice tray should be oriented to accommodate
safe fiber routing. A suggested location for right entry fiber cable is shown in (Fig. 4-12). For left entry,
the splice module would be placed in the opposite side of the tray.
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4.7 Grounding and Bonding
4.7.1 Bonding
All grounding should follow local codes and practices.
Note: When grounding a non-dielectric cable, the components required for this procedure are provided in the
optional KIT-GRND-C21 grounding kit.
1. Attach the B-bond clamp to the non-dielectric cable before routing into the chassis.
2. Secure the fiber cable with the B-Bond clamp with the C21 Chassis fiber cable bracket (Fig. 4-13).
3. Attach one end of the stranded #6 AWG ground wire to the B-Bond clamp and secure it with the locking nut.
Fig. 4-13: Bonding/Grounding non-dielectric cable
4.7.2 Grounding to B-Bond
1. Locate the threaded grounding hole (marked with ground symbol below) on the same side of the shelf for
the ground Feed-Thru lug (Fig. 4-13).
2. Thread the ground Feed-Thru lug into the chassis and secure it with a nut as shown in (Fig. 4-13).
3. Attach the #6 AWG stranded jumper ground wire to the ground lug and secure with a second nut.

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4.8 Connector Cleaning
4.8.1 Statements on Cleaning
Connector Cleaning Highly Recommended prior to product usage
Note: Utilize connector and adapter protective caps whenever possible; however, this practice does not
guarantee cleanliness of the optical interface.
1. Front access cutouts allow a cleaning tool to be inserted into an adapter without removal of the entire patch
plate assembly (Fig. 4-14).
2. Before connecting, or after each disconnect, it is recommended to perform the following cleaning
procedure. A connector inspection scope, lint-free wipes and optical cleaning solvent are necessary
equipment.
Fig. 4-14: Connector Cleaning
4.8.2 Connector Cleaning Procedure
1. This procedure conforms to the IPC 8491-1, “Cleaning Methods and Contamination Assessment for Optical
Assembly.”
a. Make sure the fiber is not active
b. Remove the protective caps
c. Gently wipe the connector ferrule end with a lint-free wipe
d. Verify the cleanliness of the connector with an inspection scope
e. If necessary, gently wipe the fiber end with a lint-free wipe moistened with a small amount of
cleaning solvent. Then dry with a clean lint-free wipe
f. Verify the cleanliness of the connector with an inspection scope