CommScope HELIAX FiberFeed FDH1210-24SE2 Series Instruction sheet

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Section 1: Direct Breakout Components / Accessories ……………………………………………………….…02
Section 2: General Specifications / Color Coding………………………………….....……………………….…03
Section 3: HELIAX®FiberFeed®Trunk Cable Hoisting .................………………………………………..………04
Section 4: HELIAX®FiberFeed®Tails ..........……............……………………..…….…………………………….....06
Section 5: Supporting Fiber Tails .......................................................................……………………..……...…07
Section 6: FullAXS Installation ...............……............……………………….…….………...…………………….....09
Section 7: Breakout Procedure / Connection Considerations ......…....……………………………..……...…11
Section 8: All-in-One Cleaner / Inspecting .....…...........................................................…………………....…12
Section 9: Excess Cable Management .................................................……………….…….……………..……13
Section 10: Jacketing Removal Procedure / Check List .......................……………….…….……………..……14
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Installation Guidelines – HELIAX®FiberFeed®
Solution: 6x12 Conguration

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Section 1: HELIAX®FiberFeed®Direct Components
Accessories
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
UG12158-15B4-T Universal grounding kit
FCCT-L LC interface cleaner
FCCT-ODC ODC compatible interface cleaner !
WARNING:
CommScope
FiberFeed cables
require the use
of approved
installation
accessories.
CABLE SERIES HOISTING GRIP SnapStak®PLUS STANDAR HANGER
FDH1210-24SE2 19256B-C SSH-L 42396A-1 (add grommet HG-24-114)
FDH1206-24SE2 19256B-C SSH-XL 42396A-1 (add grommet HG-33-114)
Fiber breakout tail NA SSH-47 43211A (add grommet HG-5MM-12)
Power breakout tail NA SSH-1014 43211A (add grommet HG-10MM-12)
Breakout
Fiber tail
with ODC
compatible
connector
Equipment
cabinet / shelter
Hybrid
FiberFeed
Cable
Separate fiber and
power conductors
Maximum hanger spacing
0.9 m (3 ft) - 1.2 m (4 ft)
Mounting Kit Included
Part Number: DCM-U
(additional components
maybe required
based on installation
configuration)
Minimum Distance
0.5 m (1.6 ft)
3 RRU configuration utilizing
one 3 x 6 solution shown
RRU RRU RRU

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Color Coding Power
End 1 Label Color End 2 Label Color
1RED 1RED
1RED
2GREEN 2 GREEN
2 GREEN
3BLUE 3BLUE
3BLUE
4RED (X2) 4RED (X2)
4RED (X2)
5GREEN (X2) 5 GREEN (X2)
5 GREEN (X2)
6BLUE (X2) 6 BLUE (X2)
6 BLUE (X2)
Fiber
End 1 Color End 2 Color
1RED 1RED
2GREEN 2GREEN
3BLUE 3BLUE
4YELLOW 4YELLOW
5WHITE 5WHITE
6BLACK 6BLACK
7RED (X2) 7RED (X2)
8GREEN (X2) 8GREEN (X2)
9BLUE (X2) 9BLUE (X2)
10 YELLOW (X2) 10 YELLOW (X2)
11 WHITE (X2) 11 WHITE (X2)
12 BLACK (X3) 12 BLACK (X3)
Cable Type
Brand
Center Conductor Gauge
Conductors, quantity
Total Fiber Quantity
Shielding Type
Fiber Type
Dimensions
Cable Weight
Diameter Over Jacket
Breakout Length, Fiber, end 1
Breakout Length, Power, end 1
Breakout Length, Fiber, end 2
Breakout Length, Power, end 2
Physical Specifications
Minimum Bend Radius, loaded
FDH1206-24SE2-XXX
HELIAX FiberFeed
UL Type TC-OF-ER
6 AWG
12
24
Solid copper tape
Singlemode fiber
2421 kg/km | 1627 lb/kft
36.2 mm | 1.43 in
1000 mm | 39 in
5000 mm | 196 in
1700 mm | 67 in
1700 mm | 67 in
723.9 mm | 28.5 in
FDH1210-24SE2-XXX
HELIAX FiberFeed
UL Type TC-OF-ER
10 AWG
12
24
Solid copper tape
Singlemode fiber
1050.0 kg/km | 705.5 lb/kft
25.14 mm | 0.99 in
1000 mm | 39 in
5000 mm | 196 in
1700 mm | 67 in
1700 mm | 67 in
502.9 mm | 19.8 in
Section 2: General Specifications 6x12 Conguration
ODC
compatible
connector
DLC
connector
End 1
RRU
End 2
BBU
Cable
Assembly
Length
Power
cords
Power
conductors

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Section 3: Hoisting Considerations
Hoisting Recommendations
Reminder: Plan grip
location by measuring
distance (D) from ODC
compatible connector to
tower support member.
(D)
(D)
Direct
Breakout
Grip
Location
• In general this cable will handle similarly to coaxial cable, and similar installation techniques apply. All cables
are individually serialized, be sure to write down the cable serial number for future reference.
• Leave the protective packaging around the Fibre tails and power conductors during hoisting and securing the
cable.
• Be sure that the Direct breakout is not damaged by attachment of a hoisting grip or during the hoisting process.
Attach a hoisting grip on the jacketed cable no less than .3 m (1 ft) below the fibre breakout point. Prevent the
fibre tails and power conductors from undue movement during hoisting by securing with tie ropes every 1 m (3 ft)
to the hoisting line.
• During hoisting ensure that there is a free path and that the cable breakouts will not be snagged on tower
members or other obstacles.
• Installation temperature range is -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F).
• Minimum cable bend radii can be found on-line in our eCatalog section at www.commscope.com.
• Maximum cable tensile load can be found on-line in our eCatalog section at www.commscope.com.
• CommScope Lace-Up Hoisting Grip 19256B-C required
• Hoisting Grip should be anchored to the support structure after the hangers are installed.
• During final connections to RRU, do not bend the fibre ends tighter than 30 mm (1.2 in) bend radius or you take
the risk of breaking the glass fibres.
Hybrid Fiber Cables weigh more than traditional coaxial cables. Be sure to follow proper hoisting and
attachment procedures.
!
ODC
compatible
Connectors

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Required
Apply provided Tie
Wrap to the base of
the hoisting grip before
applying tension to
the line.
!
Clevis
Steel cable
or rope
hoist line
Hoisting
grip
Minimum
leader
5.3 M
(17 ft)
Maximum 60 M (200 ft)
between hoisting grips
Protective
sock
Hoisting Considerations
Tie back ropes
1 M (3 ft)

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General Specifications
Cable Type DFJ-2S109N-xxM
Brand HELIAX FiberFeed
Total Fiber Quantity 2
Fiber Type Bend insensitive single mode
fiber (G.657.A2)
Jacket Color Black
Dimensions
Cable Weight 48.0 kg/km | 105.8 lb/kft
Diameter Over Jacket 6 mm | .24 in
Physical Specifications
Minimum Bend Radius, unloaded 6 cm | 2.4 in
Tensile Load, short term, maximum 1110 N | 250 lbf
• The terminated fiber ends however are fragile and must be protected during installation. Leave the packaging
around the fiber ends in place until ready to make final connect of the jumper at the RRU or BBU.
• DO NOT BEND THE FIBER ENDS TIGHTER THAN 30 mm (1.2 in) BEND RADIUS ELSE THERE IS A RISK OF BREAKING THE GLASS
FIBERS.
• Attach the main cable securely to the structure or equipment using hangers to prevent strain on connections from
movement in wind or snow/ice conditions.
• Ensure the fiber and power connections and seated firmly in the RRU.
• Installation temperature range is -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F).
Section 4: General Specifications Tails
ODC
compatible
connector
DLC
connector
End 1
RRU
End 2
Direct
Breakout
Cable
Assembly
Length
Torque Specications
Interface Type Tightening Torque, N●m, (in-lb)
ODC compatible connector 1 (8.8)
Lengths Available 1 2 3 5 10 30
Weather
shroud
installed
Weather
shroud not
shown

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Section 5: Supporting Fiber Tails
Open grommet and place
it over the fiber tail.
Place the hanger over the grommet
and place in support structure.
UP
Stack hangers as required. Repeat
with tails being routed to the RRU
and spare fibers.
If additional hangers are not available
slide the protection sleeve from the BBU
end over any spare fibers to protect
them.
Place tape over fiber tails and
protective sleeve end to hold in
place. Support protection sleeve
using tie wraps.
Connectors are fully weather sealed and do not
require additional weatherizing. Unused power
conductors should be left with the protective cap
in place.
Option 2
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Section 6: FA-FWS-E-1 Weatherproong Shroud Installation
1
2
Carefully feed compression nut over DLC connector and slide onto jacketing.
Do not twist or bend the DLC connector or ber. Excessive force or bending may break the ber.
Carefully feed weather shroud body over DLC connector.
3
Wrap the rubber split grommet around the jacketing with the stepped end towards shroud body. Push gasket into the
clamping tynes. Approximately 0.9 mm will protrude from the tynes when fully installed.
4
Engage the compression nut one full revolution to keep the grommet in place but do not tighten fully to allow for
adjustment during RRU connection.
5
Slide weather shroud down jacketing to allow full access to the DLC connector during the RRU connection.
If a Weather Shroud is pre-installed carefully
remove the end cap by holding it stationary
and turning the top nut counter-clock wise.
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7
8
Slide the weather shroud up to the RRU. Turn top nut clockwise to secure to RRU bulkhead connector.
Finish hand tightening the compression nut onto jacketing to complete installation. The
compression nut must be tightened until it is completely against the cable gland body.
The grommet will protrude slightly from the compression nut.
Reverse steps 7 and 8 to remove sleeve for maintenance.
21
12
Correct support
clamp locations
!
WARNING Remove the dust caps from DLC connector and seat into
the RRU. Listen for a distinct click. Do not twist DLC
connector or kink the ber during installation.

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Connectors and Adapter cleaning
Clean exposed connector ferrule by lightly moistening lint-free wipe with ber optic cleaning solution (or >91%
isopropyl alcohol), and by applying medium pressure, rst wipe against wet area and then onto dry area to clean
potential residue from end face. Clean connector ferrule inside adapter by inserting lightly moistened cleaning stick
with ber optic cleaning solution (or >91% isopropyl alcohol) inside the adapter until contact is made with connector on
opposite end. Rotate cleaning stick with medium pressure in one circular motion as it is pulled away from the adapter.
Repeat process using dry cleaning stick.
Caution: Signal strength will be affected if end and sides of ferrule are not thoroughly cleaned. Discard cleaning
sticks after each use. Do not turn cleaning sticks back and forth pressing against connector end face. This may cause
scratches if large contamination is present. Always inspect connector end face for contamination after each cleaning.
Clean adapter by inserting adapter cleaning stick (or fiber adapter sleeve brush) moistened with fiber optic cleaning
solution (or >91% isopropyl alcohol) inside the adapter and gently pull out with twisting motion. Repeat process with a
dry cleaning stick.
Caution: Do not try to clean adapter with a standard pipe cleaner. The sleeve inner diameter of adapters could be too
small. Do not try to clean the adapter with cleaning stick if a connector is mounted in one side. Discard cleaning sticks
after each use.
Clean Tip of Ferrule
Clean Sides of Ferrule
Adapter Brush
Section 7: Breakout Procedure
Remove electrical tape
from the trunk cable and
corrugated protection
tube
While holding the protection tube straight
pull the tube away from cable.
After you have pulled the ber and power
conductors remove electrical tape from the trunk
cable and remove clear tube for access to all
optical connectors.
After the trunk cable has been installed and
you are ready to make the nal connection
to the RRU or BBU follow these steps for the
removal of ber protection tube.
1
2
3

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Designed for cleaning the ferrule end faces of connectors
Open guide cap, insert connector into guide, push the outer shell to start cleaning the connector interface, a "click"
sound indicates end of a cleaning process, repeat, close cap immediately after use.
Caution: Be careful not to slant the connector while inserting into the Guide cap. Do not overly exert force during
insertion as this may cause damage to both the connector and the cleaner.
Section 8: All in one cleaners
Guide
Connector
Push Cleaner X2
Cap
There are 3 basic principles that are critical to achieving an efficient fiber optic connection:
1. Perfect Core Alignment
2. Physical Contact
3. Pristine Connector Interface
Today’s connector design and production techniques have eliminated most of the challenges to achieving
core alignment and physical contact. What remains challenging is maintaining a pristine end-face. As a result,
CONTAMINATION is the #1 reason for troubleshooting optical networks.
Implementing the process of cleaning and inspecting before mating can reduce the time spent troubleshooting,
optimize signal performance and prevent damage.
Inspecting
Is It
Clean?
No Connect
Yes
Inspect
Clean
Clean
Abrasive particles (i.e. rock dust) can
cause permanent damage to the
interface. If interface is scratched it cannot
be repaired, it would need to be replaced.
!
Part Number Description
FCCT – ODC ODC compatible connector
FCCT – L DLC & LC Connectors
Part Number:
FCCT - L (shown)
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Section 9: Excess Cable Management
Mark cutback length Notch Armor using flush cutter in-line with
Kevlar strings
Place Rip Cord in Notches' Pull Rip Cord Parallel to Cable (while supporting
breakout)
Stop at Length Marker Separate Armor
Cut Armor Using Side Cutter Remove Water Blocking Tape
Remove Excess Rip Cord Apply Electrical Tape to Protect Breakout
NOTE:
Remember to slide
identifier labels
down the power
conductors before
trimming the cable
to it’s final length
If length of cable installed needs to be adjusted you can split the cable at the BBU end using the
process below and then coiling the excess fiber subunits in a storage box. Patch Panel Kits are
available to manage any excess fiber length in the breakouts at the BBU.
Excess Fiber
storage Box
Part Number:
FE-14126-E
Fiber management
tray, Part Number:
FE-14192-IR
Cable Splitter tool
Part Number:
FA-RCRT-PD
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
NOTE:
Step can be
expedited by using
a sewing seam
ripper that can be
purchased at local
hobby stores
Seam Ripper
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Installation Check List
Section 10: Jacketing Removal Procedure for Grounding Kit Installation
1. Score the jacketing 360º
2. Measure 51 mm (2 in) and repeat
3. Identify where the aluminum shielding overlaps, this will feel like a flat spot in the cable
4. With a knife flat on the cable remove a section of jacketing between score marks
5. Lift edge of jacketing with knife tip
6. Grab lifted edge of jacketing with a pair of pliers and roll on the cable
7. Remove excess adhesive with a piece of emery cloth
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Tails are properly supported to prevent strain on fiber during severe weather
Bend radius minimums haven't been exceeded
CommScope approved installation accessories are used
Maximum hanger spacing of 0.9 m (3 ft) - 1.2 m (4 ft) is maintained
Visually inspected end face for residual dirt and damage
Avoid migration of contaminations from one connector to another
Check continuity by using LED or lazer light source from one end face and look for light from other end to
identify any broken fiber (Do not look directly at cable with lazer source)
Fiber connections are engaged and the sectors are consistent with requirements
Cable serial number has been documented in the closeout paperwork and a copy has been left on-site