CommScope HELIAX FiberFeed HTC1006 Series Instruction sheet

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Section 1: General Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………….…02
Section 2: Cable Construction / HELIAX®FiberFeed®Jumpers ..……………….…………………………….....04
Section 3: HELIAX®FiberFeed®Trunk Cables ............................…………………………………………..………06
Section 4: Breakout Procedure / LC Connection Considerations ......………………………………..……...…07
Section 5: All-in-One Cleaner / Inspecting .....…...........................................................………………………08
Section 6: OVP Gland Identification / OVP Wiring ...............................……………….…….……………..……09
Section 7: Excess Cable Management .................................................……………….…….……………..……13
Section 8: Maintenance Check list / Fiber Troubleshooting ...............……………….…….……………..……14
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Installation Guidelines - – HELIAX®FiberFeed®Solutions
Fiber/Copper Cables: HTC1006 │HTC606 │ HFA412 │DFJ
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HFT606-24S37-XXX
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
6 AWG
6
24
Corrugated aluminum
TeraSPEED®Singlemode fiber
2 | 18 AWG
.97 lb/ft
1.2 in
32.5 in
24 in
32.5 in
24 in
24 in
12 in
240 lbf
800 lbf
General Specifications
Cable Type
Brand
Center Conductor Gauge
Conductors, quantity
Total Fiber Quantity
Armor 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
HFA1006-36S37-XXX
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
6 AWG
10
36
Corrugated aluminum
TeraSPEED®Singlemode fiber
2 | 18 AWG
1.42 lb/ft
1.39 in
32.5 in
24 in
32.5 in
24 in
27.9 in
13.9 in
450 lbf
1500 lbf
HFA412-2S38-XX
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
12 AWG (8 AWG equivalent)
4 (2 AWG equivalent)
2
Corrugated aluminum
TeraSPEED®Singlemode fiber
N/A
.16 lb/ft
.51 in
13 in
42 in
18 in
18 in
10 in
5.1 in
90 lbf
300 lbf
HFA412-4S38-XX
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
12 AWG (8 AWG equivalent)
4 (2 AWG equivalent)
4
Corrugated aluminum
TeraSPEED®Singlemode fiber
N/A
.16 lb/ft
.51 in
13 in
18 in
42 in
18 in
10 in
5.1 in
90 lbf
300 lbf
General Specifications (continued)
Cable Type
Brand
Center Conductor Gauge
Conductors, quantity
Total Fiber Quantity
Armor 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
HFA412-6S38-XX
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
12 AWG (8 AWG equivalent)
4 (2 AWG equivalent)
6
Corrugated aluminum
TeraSPEED®Singlemode fiber
N/A
.2 lb/ft
.57 in
13 in
18 in
42 in
18 in
11.4 in
5.7 in
90 lbf
300 lbf
HFA412-4S39-XX
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
12 AWG (8 AWG equivalent)
4 (2 AWG equivalent)
4
Corrugated aluminum
TeraSPEED®Singlemode fiber
N/A
.16 lb/ft
.51 in
30 in
18 in
42 in
18 in
10 in
5.1 in
90 lbf
300 lbf

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HFA412-6S39-XX
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
12 AWG (8 AWG equivalent)
4 (2 AWG equivalent)
6
Corrugated aluminum
TeraSPEED®Singlemode fiber
N/A
.2 lb/ft
.57 in
30 in
18 in
42 in
18 in
11.4 in
5.7 in
90 lbf
300 lbf
General Specifications (continued)
Cable Type
Brand
Center Conductor Gauge
Conductors, quantity
Total Fiber Quantity
Armor 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
DFJ-4S010-XX
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
4
Corrugated steel
TeraSPEED®Singlemode fiber
.14 lb/ft
0.59 in
30 in
42 in
8.8 in
5.9 in
180 lbf
607 lbf
General Specifications (continued)
Cable Type
Brand
Total Fiber Quantity
Armor Type
Fiber Type
Dimensions
Cable Weight
Diameter Over Jacket
Breakout Length, Fiber, end 1
Breakout Length, Fiber, end 2
Physical Specifications
Minimum Bend Radius, loaded
Minimum Bend Radius, unloaded
Tensile Load, long term, maximum
Tensile Load, short term, maximum
DFJ-6S010-XX
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
6
Corrugated steel
TeraSPEED®Singlemode fiber
.14 lb/ft
0.59 in
30 in
42 in
8.8 in
5.9 in
180 lbf
607 lbf
HFA412-6S40-XX
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
12 AWG (8 AWG equivalent)
4 (2 AWG equivalent)
6
Corrugated aluminum
TeraSPEED®Singlemode fiber
N/A
.2 lb/ft
.57 in
30 in
18 in
42 in
18 in
11.4 in
5.7 in
90 lbf
300 lbf
HFA412-4S40-XX
HELIAX®FiberFeed®
12 AWG (8 AWG equivalent)
4 (2 AWG equivalent)
4
Corrugated aluminum
TeraSPEED®Singlemode fiber
N/A
.16 lb/ft
.51 in
30 in
18 in
42 in
18 in
10 in
5.1 in
90 lbf
300 lbf
!WARNING: CommScope Hybrid FiberFeed®cables require the use of approved installation accessories.

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36-Fiber Subunit (Qty = 3)
6 AWG Conductor (Qty = 10)
Corrugated Aluminum outer
Ripcord (Qty = 2)
Outer Jacket
18 AWG alarm wires (Qty = 2)
Center Member
8-Fiber Subunit (Qty = 2)
6 AWG Conductor (Qty = 6)
18 AWG alarm wires (Qty = 2)
Corrugated Aluminum outer
Ripcord (Qty = 2)
Outer Jacket
Center Member
Corrugated Aluminum outer
Ripcord (Qty = 2)
12 AWG Conductor (Qty = 4)
Outer Jacket
6-Fiber Subunit (Qty = 1)
HFT1006 (5 pair)
High Capacity
HFT606 (3 pair)
Low Capacity
HFA412 (1 pair)
Hybrid Jumper
• In general this cable will handle similarly to a 1/2” 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 3-6-15 foot for top tails and 3-6-15-20 foot for bottom tails.
• All jumpers are individually serialized, for immediate access to test results visit www.commscope.com/webtrak/
• Power connector is supplied with the RRU
• Blue or Red power conductor is 48V
• Black power conductor is 0V
Jumper Assemblies

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1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
Power connector and boot
Power Conductors
LC Duplex Connectors
END 1 (RRU) END 2 (Junction box)
Power Cord
Power Conductors
LC Duplex Connectors
END 1 (RRU) END 2 (Junction box)
HFA412-4S39 Hybrid tails, 4 Fibers (FRIE / FXFB)
HFA412-4S40 Hybrid tails, 4 Fibers (FXFC)
5
DFJ-4S010 ber tails, 4 Fibers
LC Duplex Connectors
END 1 (BBU) END 2 (Junction box)
2
1
2
1
Power cord
Power Conductors
LC Duplex Connectors
END 1 (RRU) END 2 (Junction box)
HFA412-4S38 Hybrid tails, 4 Fibers (FRIG)
Weather boot
Weather boot
Weather boot
Weather boot

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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 7/8” 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 all 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.
!
Required
Use Hoisting
Grip 19256B-C:
Apply 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
5ft (1.5m)
leader
Maximum 200ft (60m)
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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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OVP Junction Box: RCMDC-4010-PF-48
Configuration Entry Port 1 Entry Port 2 Entry Port 3 Entry Port 4 Entry Port 5
Tower / Top HFT1006
Trunk - A
3 HFA412
Jumpers - B
2 HFA412
Jumpers - D
2 HFA412
Jumpers - D
2 HFA412
Jumpers - D
Tower /
Bottom
1-1/2 Conduit
Fitting - G
HFT1006
Trunk - A
HFT606 Sector
Trunk - C
DFJ-4S Fiber only
Jumpers - E
DFJ-4S Fiber only
Jumpers - E
Roof Top /
Baseband on
roof
1-1/2 Conduit
Fitting - G
HFT606 Sector
Trunk - F
HFT606 Sector
Trunk - C
HFT606 Sector
Trunk - C
DFJ-4S Fiber only
Jumpers - E
Water Tower
/ Top Not Used HFT1006 Trunk - A
HFT606 Sector
Trunk - C
HFT606 Sector
Trunk - C
HFT606 Sector
Trunk - C
Water Tower
/ Bottom
1-1/2 Conduit
Fitting - G
HFT1006
Trunk - A
DFJ-4S Fiber only
Jumpers - E
DFJ-4S Fiber only
Jumpers - ENot Used
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4
5
G
1-1/2 Conduit Fitting
A
M50 Gland
HFT1006 Trunk
C
M40 Gland
HFT606 Sector Trunk
E
M40 gland with 3 holes
DFJ-4S Fiber only Jumpers
B
M50 gland insert with 3
holes for HFA412 Jumper
D
M40 gland insert with 2
holes for HFA412 Jumper
F
M40 Gland for
HFT606 Sector Trunk

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OVP Junction Box Wiring: RCMDC-4010-PF-48
Connect
Trunk power
conductors in
this row
Not Used
Hinged for
easy access to
bottom ports
Install jumpers
left to right to
allow for future
expansion
Connect
Jumper power
conductors in
this row
Connect Trunk
fibers into the
top ports
Connect
Jumper fibers
into the bottom
ports
3 in
(76 mm)
minimum
Drawing shown with Qty 1: HFT606-24S37 series trunk and Qty 3: HFA412-4S-39 series jumpers