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