CommScope FPX Series User manual

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1RU PANEL
2RU PANEL
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Installation Instructions
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Admonishments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 BASIC INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.1 Mounting Bracket Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.2 Installing the Panel on the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .6
(continued)
FPX Series
1RU & 2RU Series Fiber Panel
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2.3 Installing Vertical Cable Guides (VCGs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Panel Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 PANEL-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Panel Types and Procedures Done for Each Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Installing Adapter Packs (LC, SC, or MPO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Installing MPO Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Installing a Cable Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5 Installing an MPO Cable With MPO Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.6 Preparing and Connecting a Pre-Connectorized Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.7 Installing Pigtail Adapter Pack Assemblies and Splice Trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.8 Installing IFC/OSP Cable and Preparing for Splicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.9 Performing a Ribbon Fiber Heat Fusion Splice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.1 Sliding the Drawer In and Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains descriptions and installation and cable routing instructions for the TE
Connectivity FPX 1RU and 2RU Fiber Panels.
Revision History
ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
1 2/2015 Original
2 July 2016 Rebranded for CommScope.
3 July 2017 Corrected splice tray cable routing instructions and diagrams.
Rev D May 2018 Additional corrections to splice tray cable routing instructions and diagrams.
Related Publications
Request at: http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter
Title/Description Publication Number
FPX MPO Trunk Cable Clamp Kit Instructions ADCP-92-080
Trademark Information
CommScope is a registered trademark of CommScope Inc.

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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. 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.
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.
1 DESCRIPTION
Note: The Fiber Panel Next Generation is designed to be installed in an environmentally
controlled network telecommunications facility such as a Central Office, Controlled
Environmental Vault, or Data Center.
The FPX 1RU and 2RU panels can accommodate up to 48 and 96 terminations, respectively.
Typically, the panel ships empty. The panel may also be ordered with adapter packs, Multifiber
Push-On (MPO) cassettes, splice trays, or pigtails. The panel can be configured for termination
only (without splice trays) or for termination/splice.
Figure 1 shows the 2RU panel.
Caution: Adapter packs and MPO cassettes should not be both used in the same panel.
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Figure 1. FPX 2RU Panel (Front View)

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The panel may be used in either singlemode or multimode applications, and with either stranded
or ribbon cable. Cables can be either Intrafacility Fiber (IFC) or Outside Plant (OSP). Figure 2
provides a cut-out view of a termination only 2RU panel. Figure 3 and Figure 4 show the
external features of termination/splice 1RU and 2RU panel, respectively.
INDIVIDUAL
SUBUNIT
PROTECTIVE
TUBES
CABLE
BREAKOUT FANOUT
CHIPS
CABLE
CLAMP
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Figure 2. FPX 2RU Panel Internal Features Termination Only (Rear View)
REMOVABLE REAR
COVER PROVIDES
EASY ACCESS FOR
CABLE ROUTING
AND MANAGEMENT
RADIUSLIMITERS
FOR CABLE
MANAGEMENT (8)
HINGED
FRONT
DOOR
DESIGNATION
LABEL (2)
DOOR
LATCH
BULKHEAD
ACCOMMODATES
ADAPTER PACKSOR
MPO CASSETTES
SLIDING
TRAY
MOUNTING
BRACKET (2)
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CABLE CLIP
(1 PER SIDE)
OSP CABLE ENTRY
(EITHER SIDE)
SPLICETRAY
LOCATION
Figure 3. FPX 1RU Termination/Splice Panel

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The 1RU termination and splice panel has one splice tray. The 2 RU termination and splice
panel has two splice trays.
The panel can be installed on either a 19-inch or 23-inch rack WECO or EIA rack with a 2-, 5-,
or 8-inch recess. The panel is shipped with 23-inch mounting brackets installed in the 2-inch
recess position. An alternate 19-inch mounting bracket is provided.
REMOVABLE REAR
COVER PROVIDES
EASY ACCESS FOR
CABLE ROUTING
AND MANAGEMENT
RADIUSLIMITERS
FOR CABLE
MANAGEMENT (8)
HINGED
FRONT
DOOR
DESIGNATION
LABEL (2)
DOOR
LATCH
BULKHEAD
ACCOMMODATES
ADAPTER PACKSOR
MPO CASSETTES
OSP CABLE ENTRY
(EITHER SIDE)
MOUNTING
BRACKET (2)
25679-A
SPLICE
TRAY LOCATION
CABLE CLIP
(2 PER SIDE) SLIDING
TRAY
Figure 4. FPX 2RU Panel External Features
2 BASIC INSTALLATION
Basic installation consists of procedures done for every type of FPX fiber panel, selecting the
mounting bracket location and reconfiguring the brackets if desired, installing the panel on an
equipment rack, installing the vertical cable guides, and grounding the panel. Instructions for
these procedures are provided below.
Additional procedures, after basic installation, are required for specific types of panels. For a
table summary of these procedures, see Table 1 on Page 10.
Warning: Never install equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm. When
installing or modifying communication lines, disconnect lines at the network interface before
working with uninsulated lines or terminals.

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2.1 Mounting Bracket Options
The 1RU and 2RU panels are shipped with mounting brackets installed for a 23-inch EIA/
WECO rack with a 2-inch recess. The mounting brackets can be reconfigured for a 5- or 8-inch
recess. A 19-rack mount with a 2-, 5-, or 8-inch recess is also possible. 19-inch mounting
brackets are provided. Figure 5 shows the available mounting options for both panels.
25670-B
1RU FIBER PANEL
2RU FIBER PANEL
19-INCH RACK
2 INCH RACK
RECESS POSITION
19-INCH RACK
5 INCH RACK
RECESS POSITIOn
23-INCH RACK
2-INCH RECESS
RACK MOUNTING
23-INCH RACK
5-INCH RECESS
RACK MOUNTING
Figure 5. Selecting a Mounting Bracket Option
2.2 Installing the Panel on the Rack
Using 12-24 screws, secure the panel on the rack as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7.

12-24 SCREWS
ANDWASHERS
(4 PLACES)
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Figure 6. Installing 1RU Panel on Rack (23-Inch Rack Mount, 2-Inch Recess, Shown)
12-24 SCREWS
ANDWASHERS
(4 PLACES)
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Figure 7. Installing 2RU Panel on Rack (23-Inch Rack Mount, 2-Inch Recess, Shown)

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2.3 Installing Vertical Cable Guides (VCGs)
Install the VCGs (one per side) as shown in Figure 8.
INSTALLATION
HOLESFORVCG
6-32 SCREWS
(2 PERVCG)
(PROVIDED)
1RU FIBER PANEL
2RU FIBER PANEL
VCG (2)
VCG (2)
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Figure 8. Installing Vertical Cable Guides

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2.4 Panel Grounding
Each FPX fiber panel has a grounding location on each side of the panel marked by a standard
grounding symbol as indicated in Figure 9. Just below this location are four mounting holes for
securing a a two-hole lug such as shown in Figure 10.
The lug may be mounted in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. Secure the lug using the
two #10-32 ground screws and two #10 star washers provided. Route a a #6 copper grounding
cable from the lug to office ground.
Note: Ground the unit to the local facility CBN (Common Bonding Network) or IBN
(Isolated Bonding Network) per local practice.
If installing an armored OSP cable, use the internal grounding stud (shown in Figure 9) to
ground the metallic sheath within the cable.
ISO BACK VIEW
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INTERNAL
STUD
(BOTH SIDES)
USED FOR
GROUNDING
METALLIC SHEATH
ON OSP
ARMORED CABLE
MOUNTING HOLES
FORTWO-HOLE LUG
HORIZONTAL OR
VERTICALDIRECTION
GROUNDING
SYMBOL
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 9. Grounding Location
(Rear View of Panel)
24016-A
2-HOLE LUG
TERMINAL
COPPERWIRE
STRIP BACK INSULATION
PER LUG MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATION
HOLE CENTER
SPACING:
0.625 INCHES
Figure 10. 2-Hole Lug Terminal

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3PANEL-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
For purposes of installation, the FPX fiber panel is divided into four types:
• Empty panel (includes rear management hardware to accept adapter packs, pigtails, and
splice trays);
• Termination panel loaded with adapters only (includes rear management hardware to
accept multi-fiber cable assemblies);
• Termination/splice panel: loaded with adapters, pigtails, and splice trays;
• Stubbed panel: completely equipped with a preterminated cable stub.
3.1 Panel Types and Procedures Done for Each Type
Table 1 lists the main panel types shipped to the customer and the installation procedures that may
be done for each type.
Table 1. Panel Types and Procedures Required
PANEL TYPE PROCEDURE REFER TO SECTION
Empty Panel Basic installation 2 on Page 5
Install adapter packs (LC, SC, or MPO) 3.2 on Page 10
Install MPO cassettes 3.3 on Page 11
Install an MPO cable 3.5 on Page 14
Install a cable clamp 3.6 on Page 16
Prepare and connect a pre-connectorized cable 3.6 on Page 16
Install pigtail adapter pack assemblies and splice trays 3.7 on Page 19
Install an IFC/OSP cable and prepare for splicing 3.8 on Page 23
Termination Only Panel Basic installation 2 on Page 5
Prepare and connect a pre-connectorized cable 3.6 on Page 16
Termination/Splice Panel Basic installation 2 on Page 5
Install pigtail adapter pack assemblies and splice trays 3.7 on Page 19
Install an IFC/OSP cable and prepare for splicing 3.8 on Page 23
Stub cable Basic installation 2 on Page 5
3.2 Installing Adapter Packs (LC, SC, or MPO)
This section describes how to install adapter packs (LC, SC, or MPO) in an empty FPX panel.
The 1RU panel accommodates two adapter packs. The 2RU accommodates four adapter packs.
Adapter packs are installed in the same manner for both 1RU and 2RU panels. Adapter packs
installed on left side of panel are angled left while adapter packs installed on right side are
angled right.
Install the adapter packs as shown in Figure 11 (2RU shown).