Belden ECX-1U User manual

ECX – 1U/2U
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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1U2U
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Precautions 3
2. Carton contents 4
2.1. Hardware kit contents 4
3. FX ECX accessories and tools required 5
3.1. FX ECX accessories 5
3.2. Tools required 5
4. Mounting the ECX housing 6
5. Changing the position of the rack mounting brackets (optional) 6-8
6. Housing features and manipulation 9
6.1. Opening and removal (optional) of the ECX doors [front and rear] 9
A. Front door 9
B. Rear door 10
6.2. Removal of the top covers 10
6.3. Removal of the sliding tray 11
6.4. Installation and removal of the ECX frames 11
6.5. Removal of the cassette guide 12
6.6. Installation of cable routing components 12
6.7. Installation of the external strain relief 13
6.8. Installation of the the internal strain relief 13
6.9. Removal of the patch cord management clips (optional) 13
7. Cable routing 14
7.1. Securing a distribution cable onto the internal strain relief 14
7.2. Installing distribution cable for field termination 14
A. Standard recommended procedure 14-15
B. Distribution cable attachement on the rear door (optional) 15
C. Break-out kit cable routing (optional) 16

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8. Installing distribution cable for ECX splice cassette 17
8.1. Standard recommended procedure 17
8.2. Optional recommended procedures 18
A. Distribution cable attachement on the angled external strain relief 18
B. Field termination with ECX accessories: splice cassette and frame 18
9. Proposed front patch cord management 19
9.1. Fiber patch cord management 19
9.2. Copper connectivity 19
10. ECX labeling 20
10.1. I.D. label card access, position and removal 20
10.2. Applying I.D. label 20
11. Securing the ECX 1U/2U (optional) 20-21
11.1. Securing the top covers 20
11.2. Securing the sliding tray 21
11.3 Lock kit installation 21-22

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1. Precautions
! WARNING: Never look at the end of a fiber that may be carrying laser light.
! CAUTION: Wearing safety glasses can prevent injuries (or accidents) related to handling chemicals, cables or working with sharp
pieces of glass.
! CAUTION: Avoid contact between broken glass fibers. These glass fiber fragments are sharp and can penetrate the skin easily.
The use of safety gloves is highly recommended.
! CAUTION: Maintain a clean work area by sweeping all the fiber debris and disposing of them appropriately.

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2. Carton contents
1. Removable top covers (2x)
2. Rear door
3.Housing
4.Front door
5.Sliding tray
6.Patch cord management clips
(3x for ECX 1U and 6x for ECX 2U)
7. Labels cards (2x)
8.Installation guide [ECX: Splice
cassette and 1U/2U QSG - not shown]
9. Hardware kit [not shown]
2.1. Hardware kit contents
1. Blank frames
2. Management clips
3. Intermediate strain relief
4. Internal strain relief
5. External strain relief [*R&L]
6. M4 x 5mm - Metric screw
7. #6-19 x ¼” - screw for plastic
8. #6-19 x ½” - screw for plastic
9. #12-24 - machine screw
10. #10-32 - machine screw
11. 4” self-locking cable tie
12. 7” self-locking cable tie
13. 8” Velcro cable tie
14. [3/6/12] I.D label ports
15. [8/16] I.D. label ports
16. Door lock opening cap
Contents quantity
Part # ECX 1U ECX 2U
1. 2x 4x
2. 8x 8x
3. 1x 2x
4. 1x 1x
5*.R= 1x, L= 1x R= 1x, L= 1x
6. 4x 4x
7. 4x 4x
8. 2x 2x
9. 4x 4x
10. 2x 2x
11. 4x 4x
12. 4x 4x
13. 4x 4x
14. 2x 2x
15. 2x 2x
16. 2x 2x
*R&L= Right and left sides
NOTE: Refer to section 10.2. to see detailed
illustrations of I.D. labels.
RL
1U label
1U label
1U2U

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3. FX ECX accessories and tools required
Please take note that the following products may be required depending on your application. These components are ordered separately.
For further information regarding ECX accessories, please visit our website at www.belden.com
3.1. FX ECX accessories
• FX ECX external strain relief right (1x)
and left (1x)
(ECX-1U2U-EXSTR)
• FX ECX angled external strain relief
(ECX-1U2U-EXSTRA)
• FX ECX internal strain relief
(ECX-1U2U-INSTR)
• FX ECX intermediate internal strain relief (2x)
(ECX-INTERSTR)
• Mini lock kit
(ECX-LOCKKIT)
• FX ECX managements clips (8x)
(ECX-MGTCLIPS)
• I.D. labels for 1U ports (2x)
(ECX-LBL-1U)
• I.D. labels for 2U ports (2x)
(ECX-LBL-2U)
NOTE: Refer to section 10.2. to see detailed illustrations of I.D. labels.
3.2. Tools required
• Phillips screwdriver
• Cutting pliers

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4. Mounting the ECX housing
This section shows how to install the ECX 1U/2U to a 19"rack or cabinet.
1. Insert the bottom screws into the rack as shown (use #12-24 or #10-32 screws provided in the hardware kit).
2.Install the housing to the rack and position the bottom slots of the mounting brackets onto the installed screws.
These screws will carry the weight of the housing during the installation.
3.Tighten the bottom screws firmly.
Insert and tighten the top screws.
5. Changing the position of the rack mounting brackets (optional)
Depending on your application, the ECX mounting brackets can be adapted to dierent positions.
1. Remove the bracket
2
1

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2.Identify the mounting hole location where the brackets will be installed.
Without brackets:
Standard position:
3” position:
Flush position:
= Mouting brackets installation areas.
3. Install the bracket by reusing the same screws.

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4. Mount the housing to the rack.
Standard mounting postion:
3” mounting positon overview
Flush mounting position overview

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6. Housing features and manipulation
This section explains accessibility features of the ECX housing and its components.
6.1. Opening and removal (optional) of the ECX doors [front and rear]
A. Front door
1. To open the door, press both latches downwards simultaneously.
2. To remove the door, press the bottom tab and slide the door to the left as shown.

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B. Rear door
NOTE: The rear door opens identically to the front.
To remove the rear door, bend the metal tab downwards and slide the door to the left.
6.2. Removal of the top covers
Remove the front or rear cover by pressing the side latches simultaneously.
NOTE: When the brackets are in the flush position, the front cover latches are inaccessible. However, the cover can be removed by pulling it with a
slight tug.

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6.3. Removal of the sliding tray
1Pull the tray from both sides simultaneously with enough force to disengage the neutral position as shown.
2Squeeze latches on both sides simultaneously to release the tray as shown.
NOTE: The sliding tray can also be removed from the rear as shown.
6.4. Installation and removal of ECX frames
1Insert the desired frame as shown.
2 To remove the installed frame, press on both tabs simultaneously.

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6.5. Removal of the cassette guide
Remove the cassette guide by pulling the latch upwards and sliding the guide backwards.
6.6.Installation of cable routing components
Align the intermediate strain relief and management clips with their respective holes and secure the parts by turning them 90º.
NOTE: The intermediate strain relief can also be stacked on the ECX 2U.

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6.7. Installation of the external strain relief
NOTE: The hardware kit contains two dierent external strain reliefs (right and left) that can be installed on either side (top or bottom), depending on the
application. The external strain relief angled (ECX-1U2U-EXSTRA) can be installed from both sides and has the same installation procedure.
1Align the external strain relief to its respective location and secure it by inserting the provided screws.
6.8. Installation of the the internal strain relief
1Align the internal strain relief tab with its respective hole and secure it by tightening the captive screw.
6.9. Removal of the patch cord management clips (optional)
1(If needed) release the patch cord management clips by lifting them upwards.

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7. Cable routing
7.1. Securing a distribution cable to the internal strain relief
See below options for securing distribution cables.
Smaller diameter cables Medium (or multiple) diameter cables Larger diameter cables
7.2 Installing distribution cable for field termination
This section explains and shows dierent cable routing methods for the ECX 1U/2U.
A. Standard recommended procedure
1 Prepare the cable as follows: leave 25” (0,64 m) of sub-unit and 84” (2,13 m) of 900µm fiber.
2 Secure the end of the sub-unit cables to the intermediate strain relief by using the provided (4”) cable ties.
3 Loop and secure the distribution cable to the internal strain-relief.
! CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the cable ties.
4 Route the 900µm fiber by using the management clips.
Distribution cable Sub-unit: 25 ” (0.64 m) 900µm fiber: 84 ” (2.13 m)
1
23
45

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5 Install the connectors in the desired frame.
6 Slide the tray inside the housing and secure the internal strain relief.
Install the covers (if they are removed) and close the doors.
B. Distribution cable attachement on the rear door (optional)
NOTE: The ECX 1U can only secure smaller or medium diameter cables on the rear door.
This method has the same installation steps as mentionned at section 6.2.
1 Use the cable tie (7”) to secure the sub-unit cables together and the distribution cable to the rear door.
Follow the step 2 to 5 ofsection 7.2. to complete the fiber routing.

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C. Break-out kit cable routing
IMPORTANT: This installation guide does not include how to install the fiber cables into the break-out kit components.
For further information, please refer to the break-out kit installation guide or visit our website at www.belden.com.
1 Loop and secure the distribution cable to the internal strain relief.
2 Secure the break-out kit by leaning it against the intermediate strain relief and pushing inwards as shown.
Once the break-out kit is installed, follow the step 4 to 6 of section 7.2. to complete the fiber routing.
1
2

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8. Installing distribution cable for ECX splice cassette
This section shows the recommended procedures for securing the distribution cable to the cassettes. This installation guide does not
include the ECX cassettes routing details. For further information on the cassette routing, please refer to the ECX splice cassette installation
guide or visit our website at www.belden.com
8.1. Standard and optional recommended procedures
A. Standard procedure
1 Measure 17.5 "(0.45 m) of sub-unit cable from the end of the cassette.
2 Slide the cassette in the tray until the latches are secured.
(If needed) remove the cassette by pressing on the rear or front tabs simultaneously.
NOTE: Cassettes can be installed or removed from the front and rear housing.
3 Attach the distribution cable to the internal strain relief with the provided cable tie.
Reinstall the cover (if removed).
! CAUTION: To prevent cable damage, close the housing rear door slowly and (if needed) move the sub-unit to prevent any
pinching between the slot of the door and the cable. When attaching the distribution cable, do not over-tighten the
cable tie.
1
63" (1.60m)
17.5" (0.45m) approx.
2
3
Front tab
Rear tab

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8.2 Optional recommended procedures
A. Distribution cable attachement on the angled external strain relief
This method has the same installation steps as mentionned in section 8.1.
B. Field termination with ECX accessories: splice casettes and frames (optional)
1 Prepare cables by following the illustrated image as shown below.
2 Install the cassette and route the fiber cables.
NOTE: For more details about the cable routing and cassette installation, please refer to the section 7.2. (step 2 to 5) and section 8.1. (step 2).

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9. Proposed front patch cord management
NOTE: For both options presented below; the tray is pulled forward for clarity.
9.1. Fiber patch cord management
9.2. Copper connectivity

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10.ECX labeling
This section shows how to apply the provided I.D. labels onto the label card and how to access it within the housing.
10.1. I.D. label card access, position and removal
1To access the label card, pull out the card and tilt it upwards.
2(If needed) remove the card by pushing downwards.
10.2.Applying I.D. label
Select the desired I.D. label and apply the provided sticker on the label card from bottom to top as shown.
NOTE: Surface should be cleaned properly before applying the I.D. label.
1U
2U
[3/6/12] I.D label ports [8/16] I.D label ports