CommScope OmniReach FTTX User manual

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Instruction Sheet
1 GENERAL INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.2 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2 CABINET INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.1 General Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.2 Mounting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3 GROUNDING THE CABINET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4 CABLE INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.1 Securing Cables to the Cabinet Using a Compression Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.2 Securing Cables to the Cabinet by Lashing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5 ROUTING CABLE FIBERS AND SPLICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
6 INTERCONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
7 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
INTRODUCTION
This publication provides a description of the 48/96-Port Indoor Fiber Distribution Terminal
(IFDT) plus procedures for installation and operation. The 48/96-Port IFDT provides splicing,
termination, and interconnect functions for fiber optic cables used in indoor applications.
Content Page
FTTX
OmniReach® FTTX Solutions
48/96-Port Indoor Fiber Distribution Terminal
ADCP-96-806
Issue 4, July 2016

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Revision History
List of Changes
Trademark Information
CommScope is a registered trademark of CommScope Inc.
Admonishments
Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to
persons or equipment. An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what
may happen if the hazard is not avoided. The admonishments — in the form of Dangers,
Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times. These warnings are flagged by use of
the triangular alert icon (seen below), and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or
damage and likelihood of occurrence.
General Safety Precautions
ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
1 4/2009 Original.
2 5/2011 Include 96-port version of cabinet.
3 11/2011 Include grounding kit torque specs and current contact information.
4 July 2016 Rebranded for CommScope
PAGE IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
5, 6 – Updated text and Figure 3 to include grounding kit torque specs
14 Section 7 Updated contact information.
Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Danger: Exposure to laser radiation can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not look
into the ends of any optical fiber. Do not assume the laser power is turned-off or that the fiber is
disconnected at the other end.
Caution: Improper handling can damage fiber optic cables. Do not bend fiber optic cable more
sharply than the minimum recommended bend radius specified by the cable manufacturer
when
installing fiber optic cables and patch cords.
Do not apply more pulling force to the cable than
specified. Do not compress the fiber or allow it to kink.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The 48/96-port IFDT is a wall-mounted cabinet that provides an ideal termination and splice
solution for CATV or Telco interconnect applications. The IFDT cabinet is a fully enclosed,
lockable, slim-profile, wall-mount product. The IFDT supports up to eight modular adapter
panels (equipped with SC adapters) and includes fiber routing accessories that limit bend radius
and provide strain relief.
The IFDT may be ordered either with or without parking lots. When parking is ordered, the
cabinet includes storage modules where distribution/subscriber connectors may be temporarily
“parked” until service is required. The maximum termination capacity with parking lots is 48
ports. The maximum termination capacity without parking lots is 96 ports.
The IFDT may be ordered with SC adapters only, with pigtails on the feeder/provider side, with
pigtails on both the feeder/provider and distribution/subscriber side, or with a cable stub on the
feeder/provider side. If splicing is required, the IFDT may be equipped with up to eight 12-fiber
splice trays. The termination and splice compartment is located in the rear section of the cabinet
and is isolated from the interface compartment which is located in the front section of the
cabinet.
The IFDT provides sealed cable entry ports for feeder/provider cables and distribution/
subscriber cables and gaskets to protect against dust and water spray. A drawing of a 96-port
IFDT equipped with pigtails on both the feeder/provider and distribution/subscriber side is
shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Typical 96-Port IFDT with Pigtails Installed
TERMINATION AND
SPLICE COMPARTMENT
INTERCONNECTION
COMPARTMENT 23115-B

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1.1 Description
The 48/96-port IFDT provides the following features and benefits:
• Available with pre-installed feeder stub cable
• Provides 48 ports (with parking lot) or 96 ports (no parking lot)
• Separate splice and service connection compartments
• Dual hinged access
• Multiple fiber splice trays - feeder splices/distribution splices
• Fully enclosed and lockable
• Allows for added security protection
1.2 Options
Locks are available (either factory or field installed) for the front and/or rear doors. The rear
door has a knockout that can be removed with a screwdriver.
2 CABINET INSTALLATION
This section provides instructions for mounting the 48/96-port IFDT on a wall. The following
tools and materials are required for mounting the cabinet:
• Screwdriver
• 1-inch #10 panhead screws (6)
• Drill and drill bit suitable for installing # 10 screws
• 3/4-inch plywood backer board and fasteners to secure backer board to wall studs
• Level
• Tape Measure
2.1 General Recommendations
The 48/96-port IFDT is designed for wall-mount installation. A space at least 13 inches wide by
32 inches high is required for mounting. In addition, 3 inches of free space must be provided on
the hinged side of the cabinet and 19 inches of free space must be provided in front of the
cabinet to allow for the swing of the cabinet front section.
The wall surface must be strong enough to support the weight of the cabinet. It is recommended
that a 3/4-inch plywood board be firmly secured to the wall studs and used as a backer for
mounting the cabinet.
2.2 Mounting Procedure
Use the following procedure to mount the cabinet on the wall:
1. Select a suitable mounting location for the cabinet.
2. Mount the plywood backer (not provided) on the wall and firmly secure it to the wall’s
interior studs.
3. Attach the template provided with the unit to the plywood backer. The cabinet dimensions
are shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 2. Cabinet Dimensions
4. Using the template as a guide, drill pilot holes for the six 3/4-inch #10 panhead screws
required for mounting the cabinet.
5. Partially install the top two #10 wood screws leaving the heads protruding about 1/4-inch
from the surface of the backer board. Do not tighten.
6. Hang the cabinet on the two installed screws using the key-hole shaped slots.
7. Level the cabinet, tighten the two top screws, and then install the remaining #10 screws.
3 GROUNDING THE CABINET
This section provides instructions for connecting a grounding wire to the cabinet. Use the
following procedure to ground the cabinet:
1. Locate the grounding components that are provided separately with the cabinet. A
grounding lug kit (consisting of two external tooth washers, two nuts, one screw and one
lug) is provided.
2. Open the hinged middle-section of the cabinet to provide access to the cabinet’s
termination and splicing compartment.
3. Threaded inserts are provided on the left and right sides of the cabinet. Select one of the
inserts for installation of the grounding components.
4. Install the required grounding components as shown in Figure 3. Tighten all nuts, screws,
and studs to 40 inch-lbs (4.5 Nm) of torque.
5. Use a #6 AWG copper wire to connect the cabinet to an approved earth ground source as
specified by local code or practice. Avoid sharp bends in the ground wire.
8IN
(20.3 CM)
15 IN
(38.1 CM)
30 IN
(76.2 CM)
13 IN
(33.0 CM)
32 IN
(81.3 CM)
BACK
OF
CABINET
23116-A

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Figure 3. Typical Grounding Wire Installation
4 CABLE INSTALLATION
Four cable entry ports are provided in the splicing compartment section of the 48-port IFDT.
Figure 4 shows the location of the entry ports and cable tie plates. Cables may enter the cabinet
from any of the four openings.
Figure 4. Cable Entry Ports
SCREW
STAR
WASHER STAR
WASHER
CUSTOMER PROVIDED
COMPRESSION LUG
NUT NUT
#6 COPPER
WIRE
GROUNDING STUD
INSTALLATION
COMPRESSION
LUG
INSTALLATION
THREADED
INSERT
GROUNDING STUD
INSTALLATION
GROUNDING STUD WITH
GROUNDING LUG INSTALLATION
GROUNDING STUD WITH
COMPRESSION LUG INSTALLATION
SCREW
STAR
WASHER
NUT
THREADED
INSERT
24762-A
STAR WASHER
NUT
#6 COPPER
WIRE
GROUNDING
LUG
INSTALLATION
GROUNDING
LUG
TIGHTEN NUTSAND
SCREW TO 40 INCH-LBS
(4.5 Nm) OF TORQUE
TIGHTEN NUTSAND
SCREW TO 40 INCH-LBS
(4.5 Nm) OF TORQUE
BOTTOM CABLE
ENTRY PORTS
TOP CABLE
ENTRY PORTS
CABLE TIE
PLATES
CABLE TIE
PLATES
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Both feeder/provider and distribution/subscriber cables may be installed using this procedure,
Determine the entry point that will be used for routing the cable into the cabinet and then follow
the installation procedure that is appropriate for the cable.
4.1 Securing Cables to the Cabinet Using a Compression Fitting
Multi-fiber jacketed cables with a diameter ranging from 0.5 to 0.71 inches may be secured at
the cabinet entry point using one of the compression fittings provided. Use the following
procedure to secure a cable to the cabinet using a compression fitting:
1. Remove the plastic dust cap from the selected cable entry port in the cabinet.
2. Locate one of the compression fittings that are shipped with the cabinet
3. Install the compression fitting in the cabinet as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Compression Fitting Installation
4. Feed approximately 9 feet of the cable through the compression fitting and into the
enclosure.
5. Strip away approximately 8 feet of the cable jacket to expose the buffer tubes, 900 micron
fiber, or ribbon. Clean if necessary.
6. Adjust cable so approximately 2 inches of the cable sheath extends into the cabinet and
then tighten the compression fitting nut to secure the cable to the cabinet.
Caution: Improper handling can damage fiber optic cables. Do not bend fiber optic cable more
sharply than the minimum recommended bend radius specified by the cable manufacturer. Do not
apply more pulling force to the cable than specified. Do not compress the fiber or allow it to kink.
NUT
COMPRESSION
FITTING
PLASTIC
DUST CAP
(REMOVE)
CABLE
(0.5 TO 0.71 IN)
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4.2 Securing Cables to the Cabinet by Lashing
Cables that are too small to be secured with a compression fitting (all cables less than 0.5 inches
in diameter) may be lashed to the cable tie down plate with cable ties. When using the lashing
method, it is recommended that two cable ties be used for better retention capability. Use the
following procedure to secure a cable (or several small cables) to the cabinet by lashing:
1. Cut a hole in the dust cap that is installed in the selected cable entry port. The hole should
be just large enough to permit entry of the cable.
2. Feed approximately 9 feet of the cable through the entry port and into the cabinet.
3. Strip away approximately 8 feet of cable jacket to expose the buffer tubes, 900 micron
fiber, or ribbon. Clean if necessary.
4. Adjust the cable so the cable jacket extends approximately 1/2 inch beyond the cable tie
down plate.
5. Secure the cable to the cable tie down plate using two cable ties as shown in Figure 6.
Wrap strain relief material around the cable to prevent the cable from being excessively
compressed by the cable ties. Use two cable ties to secure the cable to the bracket.
Figure 6. Lashing Cables to Cable Tie Down Plate - Typical Example

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5 ROUTING CABLE FIBERS AND SPLICING
Fibers should be routed to the individual splice trays using the cabinet space provided around
the splice trays. Buffer tubes should be broken out near the cable strain relief at the entry port.
Fibers can then be over-tubed up to the splice trays with more pliable tubing. The splice trays
accommodate both mass fusion and individual stranded splicing.
Figure 7 shows the fully pre-wired cabinet option which includes pigtail assemblies for splicing
both the feeder/provider cable and the distribution/subscriber cable. Route the fibers from the
feeder/provider cable to the splice trays that have black protective tubing attached to them. The
pigtail fibers within the black tubing are routed to the adapter panels on the splice/termination
side of the center swing panel.
Figure 7. Routing Cable Fibers to Splice Trays
Caution: Improper handling can damage fiber optic cables. Do not bend fiber optic cable more
sharply than the minimum recommended bend radius specified by the cable manufacturer. Do not
apply more pulling force to the cable than specified. Do not compress the fiber or allow it to kink.
23119-A
PIGTAIL ASSEMBLIESFOR
FEEDER/PROVIDER CABLE
(BLACK PROTECTIVE JACKET)
PIGTAIL ASSEMBLIESFOR
DISTRIBUTION/SUBSCIRBER CABLE
(YELLOW PROTECTIVE JACKET)
BOTTOM ENTRY
TYPICAL ROUTING
TOP ENTRY
TYPICAL ROUTING

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Route the fibers from the distribution/subscriber cable(s) to the splice trays that have individual
yellow jacketed pigtail fibers attached to them. The yellow jacketed fibers are routed to the
adapter/parking panels on the interconnect side of the center swing panel.
Follow local practices and procedures for splicing. Splice holders for ribbon and fusion splicing
are provided separately. Use cable ties to secure fibers to the splice tray as shown in Figure 9.
After splicing is complete manage the fiber in loops around the splice trays and secure the trays
in place with the O-rings. Use caution when closing the cabinet to avoid pinching any fibers or
tubes, especially along the hinged area.
Figure 8. Splice Tray Typical Installation
6 INTERCONNECTIONS
The IFDT may be ordered with or without parking. When the parking option is ordered, the
distribution/subscriber connectors may be temporarily “parked” until service is required.
Cabinets that do not include parking lots have twice as much termination capacity.
For cabinets that not equipped with pre-installed distribution/subscriber pigtails, four entry
ports are provided (two at the top and bottom) for routing jumpers into the cabinet front section.
Cable tie mounting blocks are provided separately for managing jumpers within the cabinet.
Punch a hole through the soft rubber material covering the selected jumper entry port and then
route the jumper into the cabinet.
Warning: Invisible infrared radiation can seriously damage the retina of your eye. Do not look
into the launching (output) end of an active fiber. A clean, protective cap or hood MUST be
immediately placed over any radiating bulkhead receptacle or optical connector to avoid
exposure to potentially dangerous amounts of radiation. This practice also helps to prevent
contamination of connectors and adapters.
FACTORY-INSTALLED
PIGTAIL ASSEMBLY
CABLE FIBERS
CABLE
TIE POINT
PIGTAIL
TIE POINT
23120-A