CommScope HELIAX FiberFeed HFT1206-24S49 Series Instruction sheet

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Section 1: System Components .....………………………………………………………………………………….…02
Section 2: General Specifications …….…………………………………………………………………………….…03
Section 3: HELIAX®FiberFeed®Trunk Cables ..............................…………………………………………..………04
Section 4: HELIAX®FiberFeed®Jumpers ...…................…………………………….…………………………….....05
Section 5: Breakout Procedure / LC Connection Considerations ......………………………………..……...…06
Section 6: All-in-One Cleaner / Inspecting .....….............................................................………………………07
Section 7: OVP Identification / Gland Installation ................................……………….…….……………..……08
Section 8: Color Code ..............................................................................……………….…….……………..……09
Section 9: Grounding ................................................................................……………….…….……………..……10
Section 10: Excess Cable Management ................................................……………….…….……………..……11
Section 11: Inspection Check list ............................................................……………….…….……………..……12
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Installation Guidelines - – HELIAX®FiberFeed®Solutions
Fiber/Copper Cables: HFT1206 │ HFT806 │ HFT406 │ HFT412
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HELIAX®FiberFeed®Verizon System Components
OVP/Fiber
Junction Box
OVP/Fiber
Junction Box
Excess Fiber
Management Box
Hoisting Grips
Cable Hangers
Universal
Grounding Kit
Feed Thru Glands
Fiber Management
Tray
HELIAX®FiberFeed
Hybrid Jumpers
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
Hybrid Jumpers
HELIAX®FiberFeed
Hybrid Cable
WARNING: CommScope Hybrid FiberFeed cables require the use of approved installation accessories.
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6 Circuit Rack
Mount OVP

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HFT1206-24S49-XXX
UL Type TC-OF-ER
6 AWG
12
24
Corrugated aluminum
Bend insensitive singlemode
18 │ 18 AWG
1.78 lb/ft
1.56 in
39 in
29 in
39 in
29 in
31 in
15.6 in
450 lbf
1500 lbf
General Specifications
Cable Type
Rating
Center Conductor Gauge
Conductors, quantity
Total Fiber Quantity
Shielding Type
Fiber Type
Alarm Wire (Qty │ Gauge)
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
Minimum Bend Radius, unloaded
Tensile Load, long term, maximum
Tensile Load, short term, maximum
HFT806-16S48-XXX
UL Type TC-OF-ER
6 AWG
8
16
Corrugated aluminum
Bend insensitive singlemode
14 │ 18 AWG
1.24 lb/ft
1.3 in
39 in
29 in
39 in
29 in
26 in
13 in
240 lbf
800 lbf
HFT406-8S48-XXX
UL Type TC-OF-ER
6 AWG
4
8
Corrugated aluminum
Bend insensitive singlemode
10 │ 18 AWG
.772 lb/ft
1.12 in
23 in
23 in
23 in
23 in
22 in
11 in
180 lbf
600 lbf
General Specifications
Cable Type
Rating
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
Minimum Bend Radius, unloaded
Tensile Load, long term, maximum
Tensile Load, short term, maximum
HFT412-2SXX-XX
UL Type TC-OF-ER
12 AWG
4
2
Corrugated aluminum
Bend insensitive singlemode
.220 lb/ft
.62 in
various
various
various
various
12.4 in
6.2 in
90 lbf
300 lbf
HFT412-4SXX-XX
UL Type TC-OF-ER
12 AWG
4
4
Corrugated aluminum
Bend insensitive singlemode
.220 lb/ft
.62 in
various
various
various
various
12.4 in
6.2 in
90 lbf
300 lbf

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Trunk Fiber Feeder
Hoisting Recommendations
Reminder: Plan grip location by
measuring distance (D) from Fiber
Enclosure Box to tower support member.
(D)
(D)
Fiber
Enclosure
Box
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.
• The terminated fiber ends (the broken out fibers plus connectors) however are fragile, and these must be
protected during the installation process.
• Leave the protective tube and sock around the fiber tails and connectors in place during hoisting and
securing the cable. Remove this only just prior to making the final connections to the Junction box.
• DO NOT BEND THE FIBER ENDS (in the furcation tubes) TIGHTER THAN 1.2" (30mm) BEND RADIUS ELSE THERE
IS A RISK OF BREAKING THE GLASS FIBERS.
• Be sure that the lace up ends and fiber connectors are not damaged by attachment of a hoisting grip or
during the hoisting process. Attach a hoisting grip on the jacketed cable no less than 6" below the fiber breakout
point. If a hoisting grip is not easily attached, use a simple line attached below the fiber break-out point (i.e. at
the cable outer jacket). Prevent the fiber tails (in protective tube) at the cable end from undue movement during
hoisting by securing the protective tube (with outer sock) to the hoisting line.
• During hoisting ensure that there is a free path and that the cable, and especially the fiber ends, will not be
snagged on tower members or other obstacles.
• Installation temperature range is -22F to 158F (-30C to +70C).
• Minimum cable bend radii can be found in this
document or on-line.
• Maximum cable tensile load can be found in this
document or on-line.
• CommScope Lace-Up Hoisting Grip 19256B-C
required for 406 and 806 installations.
• CommScope Lace-Up Hoisting Grip 29961-C
required for 1206 installations.
• Maximum hanger spacing 3ft (0.9m) - 4ft (1.2m)
Hybrid Fiber Cables weigh more than traditional
coaxial cables. Be sure to follow proper hoisting
and attachment procedures.
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Required
Use
Appropriate
Hoisting Grip:
Apply Tie Wrap
to the base
of the hoisting
grip before
applying
tension to
the line.
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Clevis
Steel cable
or rope
hoist line
Hoisting
grip
Minimum
5ft (1.5m)
leader
Maximum 200ft (60m)
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• In general this cable will handle similarly to a coaxial cable.
• 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 connect the jumper between OVP box and RRU or BBU.
• DO NOT BEND THE FIBER ENDS (in the furcation tubes) TIGHTER THAN 1.2" (30mm) BEND RADIUS ELSE THERE
IS A RISK OF BREAKING THE GLASS FIBERS.
• Attach the main cable securely to the structure or equipment using hangers and/or cable ties to prevent
strain on connections from movement in wind or snow/ice conditions.
• Ensure the LC fiber connectors are seated firmly in the OVP box, RRU or in BBU equipment.
• Ensure the weatherproof boots for both fiber and power connections and seated firmly in the RRU.
• Heat shrink tube of the jumper should be 1" (25.40mm) inside of the OVP box.
• Installation temperature range is -22F to 158F (-30C to 70C).
• Minimum cable bend radii can be found in this document or on-line.
• Standard lengths available are 3-6-9-12-15-30 foot.
• All jumpers are individually serialized, for immediate access to test results visit www.commscope.com/webtrak/
• Power connector is supplied with the RRU
• Blue power conductor is -48V
• Black power conductor is 0V (return)
• RRU/BBU connectivity per OEM instruction
Jumper Assemblies
1
1
Power Cord
Power Conductors
LC Duplex Connectors
END 1 (RRU) END 2 (Junction box)
Power Conductors Power Conductors
LC Duplex Connectors
END 1 (BBU) END 2 (Junction box)
HFT412-2S28 Hybrid tails, 2 Fiber - RRU to 2-OVP Box
HFT412-2S29 Hybrid tails, 2 Fiber - RRU to 6-OVP Box
HFT412-2S27 Hybrid tails, 2 Fiber - BBU to 2-OVP Box

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LC 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 LC adapters is 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
Breakout Procedure
Remove electrical tape
from the trunk cable and
corrugated protection
tube
1
2
3
While holding the protection tube straight
pull the tube away from cable.
After you have pulled the ber and power
conductors into the OVP box 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 OVP box follow these steps for the
removal of ber protection tube.

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Device designed for cleaning the ferrule end faces of LC connectors
Open guide cap, insert LC connector into guide, push the outer shell to start cleaning the LC connector interface, a
"click" sound indicates end of a cleaning process, repeat, close cap immediately after use.
Caution: Be careful not to slant LC 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.
All in one cleaner
Guide
LC Connector
Push Cleaner X2
Cap
Part Number: FCCT - L
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.
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Gland Installation
At the base of the OVP boxes there are
glands that provide weatherproofing
for the enclosure. The following steps
will show how to install the Hybrid cable
properly.
1. Remove compression nut 2. Pull out center gasket
3. Slide compression nut over breakout, compress gasket
to slide over breakout. Leaving protective polly tubing
on will simplify this procedure. Be careful not to dam
age the fiber connectors.
4. Gasket needs to be 1" behind heat shrink tube.
5. Carefully feed fiber and power
conductors into the OVP box and
tighten the compression nut.
1"
8
OVP Identication
Part
Number
Description Excess Fiber
Storage
RC3DC-3315-PF-48* Distribution box with 6 Strikesorb modules 55 ft
RC3DC-4750-PF-48* Distribution box with out Strikesorb modules 55 ft
RC3DC-1064-PF-48* Sector box with 2 Strikesorb modules 45 ft
RCMDC-2260-RM-48* 6 circuit rack mount OVP N/A
Note: *
RC3DC-XXXX-PF-48 couples with HFT series cables
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Color coding (2 X 4 shown)
-48V Power
Conductors
Return Power
Conductors
Twisted Pair
Alarm
Conductors
4 pair Fiber
Power
Pair
-48V
RTN
Identication
color
X1 X2
Blue
Violet

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Color coding (4 X 8 shown)
-48V Power
Conductors
Return Power
Conductors
Twisted Pair
Alarm
Conductors
8 pair Fiber
Power
Pair -48V
RTN
Identication
color
X1 X2 X3 X4
Blue
Violet
Green
Brown

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Color coding (6 X 12 shown)
-48V Power
Conductors
Return
Power
Conductors
Twisted Pair
Alarm
Conductors
12 pair Fiber
Power
Pair -48V
RTN
Identication
color
X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6
Blue
Violet
Green
Brown
Yellow
White

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Grounding
Ground kits required at the top and bottom
before entering the shelter / cabinet
Ground Kit UG12158-15B4-T is a universal
solution for all HFF trunk cables.
Only use Tin Plated grounding kits
Removing Jacketing for Grounding Kit installation
1. Score the jacketing 360º
2. Measure 2 inches (51 mm) 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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Excess Cable Management
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. Fiber management
trays are available to manage any excess fiber length in the breakouts at the BBU.
1. Mark cutback length 2. Notch Armor using flush cutter in-line with Kevlar
strings
3. Place Rip Cord in Notches' 4. Pull Rip Cord Parallel to Cable (while supporting
breakout)
5. Stop at Length Marker 6. Separate Armor
7. Cut Armor Using Side Cutter 8. Remove Water Blocking Tape
9. Remove Excess Rip Cord 10. Apply Electrical Tape to Protect Breakout
Excess Fiber
storage Box
Part Number:
FE-14126-E
Fiber management
tray, Part Number:
FE-14192-IR
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Cable Splitter tool
Part Number:
FA-RCRT-PD
NOTE:
Remember to slide
identifier labels
down the power
conductors before
trimming the cable
to it’s final length
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Jumpers are properly support to prevent strain on fiber during severe weather
Bend radius minimums haven't been exceeded
CommScope FiberFeed®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 laser 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
Installation Check List