CommScope NG3 User manual

High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System
Termination, VAM, and MPO Panels
User Manual
300001737574 Rev B
www.commscope.com
ADCP-90-297
Issue 12, July 2016
NG3

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COPYRIGHT
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REVISION HISTORY
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Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. CommScope reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice.
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This publication may be verified at any time by contacting CommScope’s Technical Assistance Center at 1.800.830.5056, or by e-
mail to [email protected].
ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
1 1/2003 Original.
2 1/2003 Changed format to reduce file size for electronic distribution.
3 7/2003 Add cautionary statements and notes.
4 12/2003 Updated for new shorter top cover and related clearance dimensions.
5 6/2004 Updated cable breakout diagrams on page 11 and page 12.
6 1/2005 Added information and specifications for 72-position termination and splice panel and MicroVAM Chas-
sis. Add current Customer Information and Assistance drawing and edit for clarity.
7 7/2006 Added Subsection 3.5 (breakout cable installation). Change patch cord length to 65 inches (165.10 cm) in
Subsections 4.2.1 and 4.4.1.
8 1/2010 Added instructions on how to remove the NG3 panel and an attached cable from the packaging and spool.
Added Subsection 3.6 Installing an IFC Cable Kit and Preterminated IFC Cable
9 3/2010 Added MPO Termination Panel description (Subsections 1.5 and 1.6) and routing and installation proce-
dures for Rapid Fiber cable (Section 5).
10 05/2011 Added NG3 VAM chassis with front and rear ports.
12 July 2016 Reformatted for CommScope.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Admonishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
General Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi
1 DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 NG3 High-Density Frame System Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 NG3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.1 NG3 Standard Termination Panel Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2.2 NG3 Standard Termination Panel Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 NG3 72-Position MPO Termination Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 NG3 MicroVAM Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4.1 NG3 13-Slot MicroVAM Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4.2 NG3 12-Slot MicroVAM Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5 Specifications and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1 Unpacking a Panel Shipped in a Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2 Unpacking a Panel Shipped With a Spool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 NG3 PANEL INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Mounting the NG3 Panel on the Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Grounding the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Opening the NG3 Panel or Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Installing MicroVAM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 IFC CABLE ROUTING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1 General IFC Cable Routing Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2 Standard Termination Panel IFC Cable Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 13-Slot MicroVAM Chassis IFC Cable Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.4 Standard Termination Panel Breakout Cable Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5 ROUTING AND INSTALLING MPO-TYPE RAPID PANEL CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.1 Routing Guidelines for Rapid Panel MPO Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2 Rapid Panel Cable Connection to MPO Termination Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6 FOT EQUIPMENT PATCH CORD ROUTING AND INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.1 General FOT Equipment Patch Cord Routing - All Panel Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.2 Standard Termination Panel FOT Patch Cord Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2.1 Cross-Connect Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2.2 Interconnect Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.3 Termination/Splice Panel FOT Patch Cord Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.4 MicroVAM Chassis FOT Patch Cord Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.4.1 Rear Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.4.2 Front Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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7 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.1 Adapter Pack Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.2 VAM Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.3 Cleaning Connectors and Adapters – Standard and Termination/Splice Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.4 Cross-Connect Jumper Patch Cord Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.4.1 Standard Panel, Termination/Splice Panel, and MPO Panel Cross-Connect Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.4.2 MicroVAM Chassis Cross-Connect Patch Cord Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.5 Closing the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.1 Cable Replacement – Standard Termination Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.2 Removing a Patch Cord – All Panel Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.3 Replacing an Adapter – All Panels Except MicroVAM Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
8.4 Replacing an Adapter Pack – All Panels Except MicroVAM Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.5 Replacing a MicroVAM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual describes the 72-Position Standard Termination Panel, the NG3
MicroVAM Chassis, and the 72-Position MPO Panel. It also provides the information
and procedures required to install and use each of the three types of NG3 panels. The
NG3 panels are part of the NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS
Listed below are related manuals and their publication numbers. Copies of these
publications can be ordered by contacting the CommScope Technical Assistance
Center at 1.800.830.5056, or by e-mail to [email protected].
NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System
Rack Installation Manual: Raised Floor 90-295
Provides step by step pictorial instructions for installing an NG3 rack on
a raised floor.
NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System Patch Cord Routing Guide 90-296
Provides pictorial guidelines for routing patch cords on a lineup consist-
ing of
one or more NG3 frames. This manual consists of laminated cards that
hang on the lineup.
NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System User Manual 90-298
Contains an NG3 system overview and information for planning and
operating the system.
NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System
Rack Installation Manual: Concrete Floor 90-299
Provides step by step pictorial instructions for installing an NG3 rack on
a concrete floor.
ADC Multifiber-Push On (MPO) Assembly Connector Cleaning Instructions 96-150
Provides cleaning procedures for MPO connectors.
Rapid Panel User Manual 90-601
Provides installation and operation procedures for the Rapid Panel
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.
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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 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The following acronyms are used in this manual:
FOT Fiber Optic Terminal
IFC Intra Facility Cable
MPO Multi-fiber Push On
NG3 New Generation High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame
OSP Outside Plant
SAP Sliding Adapter Pack
VAM Value Added Module
WDM Wavelength Division Multiplexer
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
#3 Phillips screwdriver with at least an 8-inch shaft.
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: Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not
look into the ends of any optical fiber. Do not look directly into the optical adapters of the
adapter packs. Exposure to invisible laser radiation may result. An optical power meter should
be used to verify active fibers. A protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any
radiating adapter or optical fiber connector to avoid the potential of dangerous amounts of
radiation exposure. This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the adapter or
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1 DESCRIPTION
The NG3 High-Density Frame System consists of the NG3 frame and the various types
of NG3 panels that can be mounted on the frame, including the following:
• NG3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel
• NG3 72-position MPO Termination Panel
• NG3 MicroVAM Chassis (13-unit Front-Only or 12-Unit Front/Rear)
1.1 NG3 High-Density Frame System Example
Figure 1 shows an example of an NG3 frame mounted with panels.
Figure 1. NG3 Panels on NG3 Frame
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The NG3 frame and the optical panels mounted in the frame function as a distribution
point for fiber optic cables in a high density application. Each frame provides 20
mounting spaces for NG3 panels with each panel providing up to 72 fiber ports. An
NG3 frame also contains cable management features including slack storage spools
and cable troughs. A fully loaded frame can support 1440 terminations using 2 mm
patch cords.
1.2 NG3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel
The NG3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel is a rack-mount panel designed for
mounting on the NG3 frame. The panel has a hinged drawer that swings out to provide
access to the adapter packs within. The design of the panel allows for flexible
deployment of all circuits without a required termination plan or scheme.
The standard panel provides 72 adapter mounting positions (12 adapter packs, each
with six adapters). The adapters may be any of the standard single mode and
multimode types including SC and FC. For a complete list of adapter options, contact
your CommScope representative. The primary components of the NG3 panel are
shown in Figure 2 and consist of the following:
•Panel Chassis—The foundation structure of the panel. It is 17.18 inches (43.6
cm) wide and 3.44 inches (8.7 cm) high. Each frame holds up to 20 panels of this
size.
•Radius Limiters—Hold cables to a 1.5 inch minimum bend radius within the
drawer to protect the cable from being damaged by too severe a bend.
•Cable Spool—Holds cables to a 1.5 inch minimum bend radius within the drawer
and keeps cables in position when the drawer is opened.
•Mounting Tabs—Used to fasten the panel on the NG3 rack.
•Drawer Cover—Protects cables when closed and provides access to adapters
when open. The cover is cut out above the adapter packs so as not to press on
them when closed. The cover, when open, acts as a stop to prevent the drawer
from being accidentally closed.
•Designation Cards—Provide two square inches each of port designation space
for all 72 ports, front and rear.
•Adapter Packs—Separately mountable assemblies, each consisting of a housing
and six adapters. The adapter packs swing up individually from their home
position, providing full access to front and rear terminations.
•Door Latch—Holds the door in a closed position, can be replaced with a key lock
for locations where security is a concern.
•Hinged Drawer—Swings out from within the panel to the position shown.
•Radius Limiters—Guide patch cords routed out of panel to front of frame.
The adapter pack ports are numbered in ascending numeric order from top to bottom in
each individual pack and from rear to front among the adapter packs. Port number 1 is
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the bottom of the adapter pack furthest to the front. Each of the four designation cards
at the front of the drawer have room for 18 port designations.
Figure 2. NG3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel
1.2.1 NG3 Standard Termination Panel Options
The NG3 Standard Termination Panel may be ordered in either of two configurations:
•Unterminated—Panel is equipped with adapter packs only.
•Preterminated—Panel is equipped with adapter packs and an IFC cable that is
pre-installed in the panel. The stub end of the cable is coiled up or placed on a
spool.
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1.2.2 NG3 Standard Termination Panel Accessories
The following accessories are available for use with the NG3 Standard Termination
Panel:
•Cable Clamp Kit—provides a clamp and other hardware required for securing an
IFC or OSP cable to the rear side of the NG3 panel.
•IFC Cable Assemblies—are available with single mode or multimode fiber in
specified lengths and with specified connectors.
•Patch Cords—are available with specified connectors in standard lengths of 3.0,
5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, and 12.0 meters.
•Adapter Packs—are available separately with specified adapters, and can be
used either as replacements for existing adapter packs. The adapters may be any
of the standard single mode and multimode types, including SC and FC. For a
current list of adapter options, contact your CommScope representative.
•Inline Attenuators—are installed between a connector and an adapter to protect
equipment by attenuating optical signals to acceptable levels. CommScope inline
attenuators are fused attenuators providing exceptional optical performance.
•TracerLight Connector Identification System—offers a quick and accurate
method of identifying the termination point of optical patch cords. Each end of a
TracerLight patch cord features a flashing light source allowing technicians to
visually trace individual patch cords from one end to the other without pulling or
affecting the patch cord. Use of a TracerLight system minimizes the risk of taking
the incorrect fiber out of service, improving system turn-up speed and accuracy.
TracerLight patch cords meet all performance criteria of standard CommScope
patch cords.
1.3 NG3 72-Position MPO Termination Panel
The NG3 72-Position MPO Termination Panel, shown in Figure 3, provides the same
functionality as the Standard Termination Panel described in Section 1.2, but with
additional features that allow a 72-fiber MPO-type Rapid Panel cable to be connected
directly to the panel through a pre-installed MPO cable assembly. The MPO panel
mounts in the NG3 rack and has a hinged drawer that swings out to provide access to
the adapter packs.
The MPO panel provides 72 adapter mounting positions (12 adapter packs, each with
six adapters) for connecting individual patch cords to the terminated cable fibers. One
end of the pre-installed MPO cable assembly is broken out into individual fibers.
Depending on the option ordered, the individual fibers may be terminated with SC or
LC connectors. The individual fiber connectors are connected to the rear side of the
panel’s adapter packs.
The other end of the pre-installed MPO cable assembly is separated into groups of 12
fibers and each fiber group is terminated with a 12-fiber MPO connector. The 12-fiber
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side of the MPO panel. An MPO-type Rapid Panel cable may be connected to the pre-
installed cable assembly through the MPO adapters on the bracket.
Figure 3. NG3 72-Position MPO Termination Panel
1.4 NG3 MicroVAM Chassis
The NG3 MicroVAM Chassis is a rack-mount panel designed for mounting on the NG3
rack. The panel has a hinged drawer that swings out to provide access to the VAM’s
within. The following functional types are available:
•Splitter—Distributes the optical signal to multiple circuits.
•Monitor—Provides a test or access point in an optical circuit.
•Wavelength Division Multiplexer—Allows transmission of multiple optical
wavelengths in the same direction on the same fiber (unidirectional) or
transmission of multiple optical wavelengths in the opposite direction on the same
fiber (bidirectional).
REARVIEW
FRONTVIEW
SLIDING ADAPTER
PACKS
24712-A
MPO CONNECTORS/
ADAPTERSCOVER
PRE-INSTALLED
CABLE ASSEMBLY

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Physically, there are two types of NG3 MicroVAM Chassis:
•13-Slot Chassis—holds 13 MicroVAM modules with front adapters only.
•12-Slot Chassis—holds 12 MicroVAM modules, either with front adapters only or
with both front and rear adapters.
Table 1 summarizes the connector/adapter options for NG3 MicroVAM modules.
1.4.1 NG3 13-Slot MicroVAM Chassis
The 13-slot MicroVAM Chassis holds 13 MicroVAM modules with front adapters only.
The front adapters can be either six SC adapters or eight LC adapters. Figure 4 shows
the 13-slot MicroVAM Chassis. Figure 5 shows an individual MicroVAM module with
SC adapters.
Figure 4. NG3 13-Slot MicroVAM Chassis
Table 1. NG3 MicroVAM Module Connector/Adapter Options
CONNECTOR/ADAPTER STYLE
SC LC
NG3 MicroVAM modules with
front adapters only 6 front ports 8 front ports
NG3 MicroVAM modules with
front and rear adapters 6 front ports 3 rear ports 8 front ports 6 rear ports
13VALUE ADDED
MODULE ASSEMBLIES
(FRONT ACCESS)
SERVICE LOOP
STORAGE
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Figure 5. Typical Micro VAM (Front Ports Only)
1.4.2 NG3 12-Slot MicroVAM Chassis
The 12-slot MicroVAM Chassis holds up to 12 MicroVAM modules either with front
adapters only or with both front and rear adapters. Figure 5 shows the 12-slot
MicroVAM Chassis. Figure 6 shows the MicroVAM module with six front and three rear
SC adapters.
Figure 6. NG3 12-Slot MicroVAM Chassis
FRONT
ACCESS
ADAPTERS
24386-A
12VALUE ADDED
MODULE ASSEMBLIES
(FRONT AND REAR ACCESS)
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Figure 7. Typical Micro VAM (Front and Rear Ports)
1.5 Specifications and Dimensions
Table 2 provides specifications for the various NG3 Frame System panels and
chassis. Figure 8 shows the dimensions of a typical Standard Termination Panel or
MicroVAM Chassis. Figure 9 shows the dimensions of a typical MPO termination
panel.
Figure 8. Standard Termination Panel or MicroVAM Chassis Dimensions
FRONT
ACCESS
ADAPTERS
REAR
ACCESS
ADAPTERS
24388-A
18.32 IN.
(46.5 CM)
18.37 IN.
(46.6 CM)
17.25 IN.
(43.8 CM)
TOPVIEW
3.44 IN.
(8.7 CM)
8.00 IN.
(20.3CM)
15.06 IN.
(38.3CM)
16.34 IN.
(41.5 CM)
TOPVIEW WITH
SWING-OUT DRAWER
OPEN 90 DEGREES
15.67 IN.
(39.8 CM)
32.01 IN.
(81.3CM)
20260-B
CAUTION
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Figure 9. MPO Termination Panel Dimensions
Table 2. NG3 Frame System Panel Specifications
PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS
Physical
Number of terminations
(maximum) 72 (NG3 Standard Termination Panel
or NG3 MPO Termination Panel)
Number of adapter packs 12 or 13 depending on panel type (13-
slot MicroVAM Chassis only has 13) Each with 6 adapters
Number of VAMs (maximum) 12 for 12-slot NG3 MicroVAM Chassis
13 for 13-slot NG3 MicroVAM Chassis
Number of MicroVAM ports See Table 1 on Page 6
Dimensions (H x W x D) for
standard termination, stan-
dard termination with splic-
ing, and MicroVAM Chassis
3.44 x 18.31 x 16.38 in.
(8.7 x 46.6 x 41.6 cm) With hinged drawer closed
3.44 x 18.31 x 30.57 in.
(8.7 x 46.6 x 77.6 cm) With hinged drawer open
Dimensions (H x W x D) for
MPO termination panel 3.44 x 18.31 x 18.10 in (8.7 x 46.6 x 46 cm) With hinged drawer closed
3.44 x 18.31 x 33.61 in
(8.7 x 46.6 x 85.36 cm) With hinged drawer open
18.32 IN
(46.5 CM)
3.44 IN.
(8.7 CM)
TOPVIEW WITH
SWING-OUT DRAWER
OPEN 90 DEGREES
FRONTVIEW
33.88 IN
(86.05 CM)
15.51 IN
(39.39 CM)
18.44 IN
(46.84 CM)
17.18 IN
(43.64 IN)
8.00 IN
(20.32 CM)
18.38 IN
(46.68 CM)
1.50 IN
(3.81 CM)
18.92 IN
(48.05 CM)
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2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Some panels are shipped in a box and some are shipped on an unwinding spool with
the panel enclosed in a “hatbox” on top of the spool. Select the appropriate procedure
from those provided in the following sections.
2.1 Unpacking a Panel Shipped in a Box
Use the following procedure to unpack and inspect the NG3 panel:
1. Inspect the shipping carton for signs of damage and note any evidence of rough
handling.
2. Open the carton and carefully unpack each item from the protective packing
material.
3. If damage is detected or if parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial
carrier. Save the damaged carton for inspection by the carrier.
4. Contact CommScope for an RMA (Return Material Authorization) and to reorder if
replacement is required.
2.2 Unpacking a Panel Shipped With a Spool
If the panel is shipped within a “hat box” container on top of the spool, use the following
procedure to install the module:
1. Move the shipment container internally to the installation location, and place it on
the floor near the frame that the panel will be installed on.
2. Take off the external packing as shown in Figure 10.
Connector and adapter types
available (Note: The MPO
panel is available with SC
and LC connectors/adapters
only)
Available in most standard types
including singlemode PCFC, 8SC/
APC, 8FC/APC, 8E-2000/APC, and
duplex 8SC/APC, and multimode SC
and FC
Contact Com-
mScope for connec-
torrecommendations
and performance
information.
Environment
Temperature
Operating –40° C to 65° C (–40° F to 149° F)
Storage –40° C to 85° C (–40° F to 185° F)
Relative humidity
Operating Up to 80% No condensation
Storage Up to 95% No condensation
Table 2. NG3 Frame System Panel Specifications
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Figure 10. Removing Base Screws and Unwinding Cable
3. Remove the four screws at the base of the spool as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11. Extracting Connector Module from Hatbox
4. Unwind the cable in a clockwise direction and pull the cable end to the assigned
termination point.
REMOVE
PROTECTIVE
WRAPPING
23720-A
REMOVE
FOUR
SCREWS
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Figure 12. Extracting Connector Module from Hatbox
5. Remove the four wing nuts at the top of the hatbox and remove the hatbox cover.
Figure 13. Extracting Connector Module from Hatbox
6. Lift the panel out of the hatbox and install the panel following the instructions in
the next section of this manual.
UNWINDTO
DESTINATION
23722-A
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3 NG3 PANEL INSTALLATION
NG3 panel installation includes mounting the panel on the frame, installing the panel
label, and installing VAM’s. Installation of an NG3 panel into the frame should take less
than ten minutes. CommScope does not recommend mounting NG3 panels in any
frame except the NG3 High Density Fiber Distribution Frame. When splicing or using
test equipment, work on a secure surface at a convenient work level. Do not use the
NG3 panel to support splice or test equipment.
3.1 Mounting the NG3 Panel on the Frame
Use the following procedure to mount any NG3 panel on the NG3 frame:
1. Determine where the panel will be located on the frame.
2. Align the mounting holes in the panel with the mounting holes in the frame as
shown in Figure 14.
3. Secure panel to frame using the four screws and washers provided with panel.
Figure 14. Mounting the Panel on the Frame
Note: The NG3 panel is to be installed in environmentally controlled network
telecommunications facilities in COs, CEVs, and data centers.
18297-B
SLACK
STORAGE
SPOOL
NG3
PANEL
LOWER
TROUGH
GENERAL
PURPOSE
LABEL
REAR
TROUGH
FRAME
AFFIX PANEL NUMBER
LABEL HERE. LABEL
SHEET PROVIDED
WITH FRAME.

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4. Record the panel number and/or connector type on the general purpose label
provided on the front of the panel.
3.2 Grounding the Panel
All NG3 panels ship with a grounding kit containing a grounding strap and hardware
shown in Figure 15. The grounding strap provided should be attached from the panel
chassis to the panel top cover in each panel. In addition to this grounding location,
each panel has a grounding stud marked with the standard grounding symbol on the
rear of the panel. Because of the wide variation of mounting configurations, this second
grounding strap is not provided. The customer should locate and install a grounding
strap based on the configuration being used. Use the following procedure.
Figure 15. Attaching Ground Strap to Cover
Note: Ground the unit to the local facility CBN (Common Bonding Network) or IBN
(Isolated Bonding Network) per local practice.
6-32
MACHINE
SCREW (2)
OPTIONAL
THREADED
INSERT
GROUND
STRAP
(SUPPLIED)
24430-A