CommScope SYSTIMAX iPatch 600B User manual

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Instruction Sheet 860106376
Issue 6, December 2012
SYSTIMAX®iPatch®600B Shelf with Faceplate Instructions
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General
The iPatch®600B shelf with faceplate is a SYSTIMAX®approved product. This distribution shelf provides for
connection of non-metallic Outside Plant (OSP) cable or Lightguide Building Cable (LGBC) to 12 iPatch SC
duplex fiber ports or 24 iPatch LC duplex fiber ports either by direct termination or splicing. Designed for use in
an iPatch system, this shelf is one unit high and can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack with a universal hole
pattern. This shelf slides out for easy access.
Note: To use the iPatch 600B shelf in an existing iPatch system, the network manager and rack managers
must be running software version 6.03 or later. The System Manager software, used to manage the system,
must be Version 6.2 or later. We recommend that you upgrade the System Manager software to Version 6.2 or a
later version before you install the shelf. System Manager will automatically upgrade the iPatch Manager
software.
Ordering information is listed below:
Material ID Part No. Description
760005629 iP-600B-12-SC-MMF 600B sliding multimode intelligent fiber shelf, SC 12 port duplex
760080895 iP-600B-12-CSC-SMF 600B sliding SC Single-mode intelligent fiber shelf, 12 port duplex
How to Contact Us
•To find out more about CommScope® products, visit us on the web at http://www.commscope.com/
•For technical assistance:
- Within the United States, contact your local account representative or technical support at
1-800-344-0223. Outside the United States, contact your local account representative or
Authorized Business Partner.
- Within the United States, report any missing/damaged parts or any other issues to
CommScope Customer Claims at 1-866-539-2795. Outside the United States, contact your
local account representative or Authorized Business Partner.
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents or their foreign equivalents: 6,285,293 and 6,522,737.

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Parts List
Verify parts against the parts list below:
Quantity Description
1
Sliding shelf with the one of the following items installed: sliding fiber tray; iPatch SC
duplex fiber faceplate (12 ports) or iPatch LC duplex fiber faceplate (24 ports);
184U1 cover
1
Panel bus jumper
2
Mounting brackets
2
3-inch storage drums
2
Splice organizer holders
2
Adhesive-backed wire retainers
4
#12-24 x 3/8 inch screws for mounting the shelf
2
Liquid tight cable fittings with lock nuts
2
Plastic cable tie retainers
2
Cable ties
3
Fiber type labels (8 labels each sheet)
1
Double-sided tape (6 inches / 15.2cm) for mounting splice organizers
1
Instruction sheet
Separately Orderable Components
Material ID Part No. Description
700006257 1AF1-16LG Fusion splice organizers
700006281 1AMF1-6LG Mass fusion organizers
700006240 1AM1-12LG Mechanical splice organizers
760002348 — 1U-17 Patch Cord Trough
Specifications
Fiber Optic Interface
Industry-standard SC or LC
Compatible Fiber Size
Multimode with 50 µm core diameter, such as LazrSPEED®
Multimode with 62.5 µm core diameter, such as OptiSPEED
®
Singlemode with 8.3 µm core diameter, such as TeraSPEED
®
Environmental Data
Temperature: -40º F to 158º F (-40º C to 70º C) (storage)
Range: 14º F to 158º F (-10º C to 70º C) (operational)
Humidity: : 95% noncondensing

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Important Safety Cautions
•To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, read, understand, and adhere to the following
instructions as well as any warnings marked on the product.
•Remote risk of electric shock. Never install the product in wet locations or during lightning storms. Never
touch uninsulated communication wires or terminals.
•Disconnected optical components may emit invisible optical radiation that can damage your eyes. Never look
directly into an optical component that may have a laser coupled to it. Serious and permanent retinal
damage is possible. If accidental exposure to laser radiation is suspected, consult a physician for an eye
examination.
•Wear safety glasses to install the shelf. Although standard safety glasses provide no protection from
potential optical radiation, they offer protection from accidental airborne hardware and cleaning solvents.
Precautions
•Fiber optic trunk cable and jumper performance is sensitive to bending, pulling, and crushing. Minimum bend
radius must be maintained during installation per the manufacturer’s specification. Appropriate pulling socks
must be used during installation, and pulling forces shall not exceed manufacturer’s recommendations. MPO
terminated trunk cables may use ribbonized fiber optic cable, which has a preferential bend axis. Use
caution to avoid kinking trunk cables.
•iPatch high density fiber MPO adapters are equipped with protective dust caps installed in the front of all
adapters.
•Prior to installation, clean the trunk cable and jumper connectors per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
•All wiring that connects to this equipment must meet applicable local and national building codes and
network wiring standards for communication cable.
•Care should be taken not to compromise the stability of the rack by installation of this equipment.
•iPatch high density MPO fiber shelves are for use in restricted access areas only.
IMPORTANT
•SYSTIMAX 360 iPatch 600B shelves use infrared sensing technology and should be installed where they
are not exposed to direct sunlight or other infrared sources.
Save these instructions.
Step 1 – Applying the Fiber Type Labels (LC Faceplate Only)
When installing a shelf with an LC faceplate, apply one of the color-coded labels provided to each connector
module to indicate the type of fiber optic cable to be used for the module. Place the label just below the
connectors (Figure 1).
Refer to the table below to select the appropriate color of label for each module.
Color Fiber Type
Aqua Multimode with 50 µm core diameter—LazrSPEED
®
Beige Multimode with 62.5 µm core diameter—OptiSPEED
®
Blue Singlemode
Note: If you are unsure what type of fiber optic cable will be used for each module, you can apply the labels
later, after the shelf has been installed and the cable has been connected to the back of the modules.

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Figure 1Applying the Fiber Type Labels
Step 2 – Routing the Panel Bus Jumper
Follow the appropriate set of steps below to route the panel bus jumper in preparation for installing the shelf.
For a sliding shelf:
1. Slide the plastic cover off the shelf.
2. Remove the tape securing the panel bus jumper to the cable support.
3. Route the panel bus jumper with protective corrugated tubing around the end of the sliding rail to the
outside of the rail.
4. Snap the corrugated tubing protecting the panel bus jumper into the cable retainer on the outside of the
rail as shown in Figure 2.
Position the corrugated tubing so that about 1 inch (2.5cm) of the tubing extends past the end of the
cable retainer.
5. Position the exposed ribbon cable of the panel bus jumper in the flat retainers on the outside of the
sliding rail as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2Routing the Panel Bus Jumper for a Sliding Shelf
Flat cable
retainers (See Step 5)
Cable retainer
(See Step 4)
Panel bus jumper
Corrugated
tubing -1 in. (2.5cm)
SYSTIMAX
®
Fiber type label

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Step 3 – Installing the Shelf
When installing multiple shelves in a rack, install the lowest shelf first and work toward the top of the rack.
To install the shelf in the rack:
1. Mount the shelf in the rack using the four #12-24 x 3/8 inch screws provided (Figure 3).
Figure 3Installing the Shelf in the Rack
2. Connect the panel bus jumper to the nearest connector on the panel bus (Figure 4).
Note: The connector is keyed. The polarized tab on the jumper connector fits into the opening in the
header connector on the panel bus.
Important: Make sure that the jumper connector is fully seated in the header connector on the panel
bus.
Figure 4Connecting the Panel Bus Jumper to the Panel Bus
Mounting
screws (2)
Mounting
screws (2)
Panel bus jumper
Polarized tab
Panel bus

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Step 4 – Installing the Patch Cord Trough
A 1U-17 Patch Cord Trough (ordered separately) can be installed for routing patch cords to the faceplate and to
serve as a handle for sliding the tray.
To install the patch cord trough:
1. Loosen the two #8-32 x 3/4 inch screws holding the faceplate on the shelf (Figure 5).
2. Position the trough over the faceplate and tighten the two screws (Figure 5).
3. Install an adhesive-backed wire retainer (provided) on each end of the trough as shown in Figure 5.
Note: Each wire retainer can hold up to 6 duplex patch cords.
Figure 5 Installing the Trough on the Shelf
Step 5 – Installing Cable
Directions are provided in the sub-sections below for preparing the fiber optic cable and connecting it to the
faceplate connectors.
Figure 6Preparing the Cable for Termination or Splicing
Faceplate
Trough
Wire retainers (2)
Screws (2)
Buffered fiber Fiber optic cable
42 in
(106.7cm)

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Preparing the Cable for Splicing or Termination
Whether you are splicing or terminating the fiber optic cable, perform the following steps:
1. Prepare the cable as shown in Figure 6.
2. Slide the liquid tight sealing nut and cable fitting onto the incoming fiber optic cable (Figure 7).
3. Position the cable fitting about 1 inch (2.5cm) from the edge of the jacket and tighten the sealing nut
onto the cable fitting.
4. Remove the plastic plug from an appropriate cable entry hole in the back of the shelf.
5. Feed the buffered fibers and the jacketed end of the cable through a round hole in the back of the shelf
(Figure 7).
Note: When stacking several shelves in the same rack, alternate use of the left and right cable entry
holes for routing cables into the shelves.
6. Slide the liquid tight lock nut onto the buffered fibers and the jacketed end of the cable (Figure 7).
7. Hold the liquid tight cable fitting so that the threaded portion is through the hole in the back of the shelf.
Then tighten the locknut onto the cable fitting, securing the fitting to the back of the shelf (Figure 7).
Figure 7Installing the Liquid Tight Cable Fitting
Installation of cable fitting at
cable entry hole
Location of
left and right
cable entry holes
right not shown)
Cable
Sealing nut
Cable fitting
Back of shelf
Lock nut

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Prepare the fiber optic cable for connection to the faceplate either by splicing or terminating the cable
For instructions, see “Splicing and Installing the Cable” on page 8 or “Terminating and Installing the Cable” on
page 11.
Splicing and Installing the Cable
To install two fusion or mechanical splice organizers (ordered separately) in the shelf:
1. Cut four 1.5 inch (3.8cm) pieces of double-sided tape (provided with the shelf).
2. Apply two pieces of tape to the underside of each splice organizer. Do not cover the slots.
3. Affix the two splice organizers to the shelf approximately in the position shown in Figure 10 on page 9.
If you are using mass fusion splice organizers (ordered separately), you will need to install four splice organizers,
using the splice organizer holders (provided).
To install four mass fusion splice organizers:
1. Cut a 3 inch (7.5cm) piece of double-sided tape (provided with the shelf).
2. Apply the piece of tape to the underside of one of the splice organizer holders (also provided with the
shelf).
3. Insert two splice organizers into the holder.
4. Affix the holder and splice organizers to the shelf approximately in the position shown in Figure 8.
5. After you have finished splicing the fiber optic cable, stack the four splice organizers as shown in Figure 8.
6. Install the second splice organizer holder (provided with the shelf) as shown in Figure 8 so that it
attaches to the bottom holder and secures the splice organizers.
Figure 8Installing Mass Fusion Splice Organizers Using Holders
Splice organizer holder
Splice organizer holder
Splice organizer

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Fusion splice organizers
Mass fusion splice organizers
Mechanical splice organizers
To splice and install the fiber optic cable:
1. On a clean work surface, prepare the incoming buffered
fibers for splicing to the fiber pigtail by untangling them and
laying them out flat.
2. Using the splicing materials appropriate for the type of
splices you are making, splice the incoming buffered fibers
to the pigtail.
3. For fusion splices, use your fingers to place the splices in
the splice organizers (ordered separately) in the
recommended sequence shown in Figure 9.
Note: The numbers shown in Figure 9 do not appear on
the actual splice organizers.
Note: Each fusion splice organizer has four
spare positions.
For rotary/ mechanical splices, use a 1012A compression
tool to compress the springs on the splices and place the
splices in the splice organizers (ordered separately) in the
recommended sequence shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9Splice Sequence for Fusion
Mass Fusion and Mechanical Splice
Organizers

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4. Dress the fibers as shown in Figure 10 and route the slack around the storage drums.
5. Connect the pigtail connectors to the adapters on the back of the faceplate.
Figure 10 Positioning the Splices and Fibers
Pigtail
Faceplate

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Terminating and Installing the Cable
To terminate and install the fiber optic cable:
1. Install appropriate (SC or LC) connectors on the buffered fibers.
2. Affix the 2 adhesive-backed wire retainers to the shelf approximately in the position shown in Figure 11.
3. Route the buffered fibers through the wire retainers and around the storage drums to the adapters on
the back of the faceplate (Figure 11).
4. Connect the terminated fibers to the adapters on the back of the faceplate.
Figure 11 Routing the Terminated Fibers
Terminated
fibers
Faceplate
Wire retainers (2)

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Securing the Cable:
To secure the incoming fiber optic cable to the back of the shelf and rack:
1. Insert a flat cable tie holder (provided) up through the hole in the cable support on the rear of the shelf
on the side opposite from where the cable enters the shelf (Figure 12). For example, if the cable enters
the shelf on the right side, use the hole on the left side of the cable support.
2. Insert a cable tie (provided) through the cable tie holder and retain the incoming fiber optic cable to the
cable support.
Important: Do not tighten the cable tie completely. Leave enough slack so that the cable moves freely
when you slide the shelf out from the rack.
3. Secure the incoming fiber optic cable to the back of the rack approximately 7 inches (about 18cm)
above the shelf (Figure 12).
4. Slide the shelf out of the rack and back in, making sure that it slides freely and the panel bus jumper
does not bind.
Note: The ribbon cable of the panel bus jumper may slide in the corrugated tubing.
Figure 12 Securing the Cable to the Back of the Shelf and Rack
Panel bus jumper
Cable tie through cable tie retainer
Cable tie
Fiber optic cable

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Step 6 – Checking the Panel Bus Jumper
Make sure that the panel bus jumper is still firmly connected to the faceplate (Figure 13).
Important: The connector is keyed. The polarized tab on the panel connector fits into the opening in the header
connector on the back of the faceplate.
Step 7 – Installing the Cover
Install the 184U1 Cover (provided) to shield the shelf from foreign particles. The cover, which is made of clear,
flame-retardant plastic, slides on and off the shelf.
To install the cover:
Slide the cover through the flanges on the shelf until the cover reaches the back wall of the shelf (Figure 13).
Important: Dust covers are installed in the ports to protect the fibers connected to the back of the faceplate. Do
not remove the dust cover from a port until you connect a patch cord to that port. If you remove a patch cord
later, replace the dust cover in the port.
Figure 13 Checking the Panel Bus Jumper and Installing the Cover on the Shelf
Flange
Dust cover
Panel bus jumper
Back of faceplate
Polarized tab on panel connector
Inside of shelf
Cover