CORNING EDGE Series User manual

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EDGE™ Solution
Table of Contents
1. General.................................................................................................. 2
2. Carton Contents.......................................................................................... 2
3. Tools and Materials Required .............................................................................. 2
3.1 Tools .............................................................................................. 2
3.2 Materials .......................................................................................... 2
4. Installation .............................................................................................. 3
4.1 Rack or Frame Mounting............................................................................ 3
4.2 Install Trunk Cables................................................................................. 3
4.2.1 Trunk Cable Placement with the Pulling Grip ..................................................5
4.2.2 Pulling Grip Removal ....................................................................... 6
4.3 (OPTIONAL) Install CDF Bracket .......................................................................7
4.4 Install Trunk Cables from Either Side of the Housing................................................... 8
4.4.1 Installing Trunk Cable Using Keyhole Cradle .................................................. 8
4.4.2 Installing Trunk Cable with Keyhole Adapter.................................................. 9
4.5 Install Trunk Cables from Rear of Housing....................................................................10
4.6 (OPTIONAL) Remove Housing Trunk Plate .....................................................................11
4.7 Install EDGE™ Modules......................................................................................12
4.7.1 Into EDGE-01U-SP, EDGE-02U and EDGE-04U Housings .............................................12
4.7.2 Into EDGE-01U Housing ............................................................................13
4.7.3 Connect Jumpers to EDGE™ Modules...............................................................14
4.8 Install MTP®Adapter Panels .........................................................................15
4.8.1 Connecting MTP Trunk Cable to Rear of MTP Adapter Panel —Initial Mating .................. 16
4.8.2 Connecting Harnesses, MTP Jumper, MTP Conversion Harnesses or
Extender Trunk to the Front of MTP Adapter Panels —Initial Mating ...........................18
5. Recordkeeping .......................................................................................... 19
5.1 Hardware Labeling ................................................................................ 19
5.2 Cable/Jumper Labeling ............................................................................ 23
6. Troubleshooting and Maintenance........................................................................24
6.1 Testing ........................................................................................... 24
6.2 Replace EDGE™ Module............................................................................ 25
6.3 Remove Trunk Cable ...............................................................................26
6.3.1 Cable in Keyhole Cradle....................................................................26
6.4 Changing the Polarity of an LC Uniboot Connector ...................................................26
6.5 Changing the Polarity of an MTP Adapter and Connector ............................................. 27
6.6 Connector Care and Cleaning —Post Initial Mating .................................................. 27
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1. General
This document describes installation of the EDGE™ 1U, 1U-SP, 2U, and 4U Housing Solutions (Figure 1). Except
where installation of another housing is unique, only the 4U housing is illustrated.
2. Carton Contents
• Housing, either 1U, 1U-SP, 2U, or 4U rack-height
• Mounting hardware kit, either for rack or frame
• (1U-SP, 2U and 4U housings ONLY) (2) Fiber management ngers
3. Tools and Materials Required
3.1 Tools
• Phillips screwdriver
• Reel stand
3.2 Materials
• Hook-and-loop straps
Figure 1 — EDGE Housings

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4. Installation
4.1 Rack or Frame Mounting
Step 1: Identify the position on the rack where the housing will be installed and partially install screws to rest
the mounting brackets on Figure 2.
Step 2: Move brackets forwards or backwards for desired frontal projection and rest the mounting brackets
behind the screw heads just installed in the rack.
Step 3: Install screws into the rack through the mounting brackets.
Step 4: If installing a 2U or 4U housing, slide the ber management ngers onto the housing.
NOTE: Installation of ber management ngers is essential to ensure proper jumper management.
4.2 Install Trunk Cables
The EDGE™ Trunk Cable is supplied with factory-installed protection/pulling grips (Figure 3) to protect the
connectors and their bers by coupling the pulling load back to the cable. The cradle is used to install the
furcation plug into the housing.
Figure 2 — Rack or Frame Mounting
Figure 3 — Cable with Pulling Grips

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Weather Precautions
• Always follow the recommended storage temperature guidelines for the cable when storing
a trunk/pigtail. Each cable type will have a storage temperature rating that can be found on
the product specication sheets. Storage outside of these ranges can cause damage to the
cables.
• Cable type, pulling grip and reel material dictate indoor or outdoor storage. Plywood reels
should never be stored outdoors. Doing so may cause damage to the reel. Cables designed
specically for indoor use should never be stored outdoors. Indoor cables are also not UV
rated, and jacket damage can occur from storing indoor cables in sunlight. Not all pulling grips
are watertight and suitable for exposure to weather. Trunks/pigtails with non-watertight grips
will need to be stored inside, even though the cable may be suitable for outdoor storage.
Trunks greater than 144 bers do not have watertight pulling grips. These trunks should be
stored in a dry location to ensure proper performance of the connectors.
Reel Handling
• Always lift a plywood or wooden reel by both anges. Do not pick up a reel by one ange.
Picking up a reel by one ange can cause the reel bolts to loosen leading to cable damage.
• Never drop a reel. When a reel is dropped, damage to the cable can occur and ange bolts
can loosen. Any dropped reel should be thoroughly evaluated for cable/reel damage.
• Do not allow reels to bump into one another. Allowing the anges to rub or bump the cable
can cause cable or ber damage.
• Pay attention to reel labels. Reels should always be stored in the orientation outlined on
the reel. Observe “This End Up” arrows on reels or boxes.
• Ensure that all ange bolts are tight prior to loading a reel for pulling. Changes in
temperature and humidity can cause the wooden/cardboard components of the reel to expand
and contract allowing the ange bolts to loosen over time. Loose ange bolts may cause the
cable to become entangled and possibly damage the cable during installation.
For detailed information on cable placement, and a comprehensive list of applicable safety precautions,
refer to SRP-005-014, Fiber Optic Cable Placing - Intrabuilding. It is necessary to have radio or other two way
communications between pull points. Should a kink or other pulling problem occur, instant communication is
vital to stop the pulling operation to prevent cable and/or connector damage.
CAUTION: Do not use any type of lubricant when installing this series of pulling grip.
CAUTION: These grips are intended to be placed and pulled by hand. Do not use any mechanical
pulling devices on this series of grip.
CAUTION: This preconnectorized pulling grip has a maximum tensile rating of 100 pounds (44.5 kg).
NEVER EXCEED THIS TENSION DURING INSTALLATION. The pulling grip has a minimum bend radius of
18 inches (45.72 cm). Refer to the EDGE specication sheet for cable/grip dimensions and appropriate
duct sizes.
IMPORTANT: The pulling grips installed on preconnectorized cables contain the
connectors and their sub-units. Unlike conventional pulling grips, do not cut o the grip
and cable inside it upon the completion of cable installation. Remove the pulling grip
from over the connectors and sub-units only as described in this procedure. Failure to do
so may result in damage or loss of the connector assemblies.
Do not attempt to disassemble the pulling grip before the cable is pulled into place.
Doing so may cause the pulling grip to fail.

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CAUTION: Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending, and crushing forces. Consult the
cable specication sheet for the cable you are installing. Do not bend the cable more sharply than the
minimum recommended bend radius. Do not apply more pulling force to the cable than specied. Do
not crush the cable or allow it to kink. Doing so may cause damage that can alter the transmission
characteristics of the cable; the cable may have to be replaced.
4.2.1 Trunk Cable Placement with the Pulling Grip
NOTE: This procedure assumes that a pull line has been
placed in the duct route and that the equipment
necessary to maintain the bend-radius of the
pulling grip is in position.
Step 1: If necessary, remove the corrugated reel from
its protective shipping box or pallet.
Step 2: Place the cable reel on a reel stand so that the
pulling grip/cable will pay-o the top of the
reel (Figure 4).
NOTE: Cables greater than or equal to 22.9 m (75 ft) ship
in a bag in a box.
Step 3: Attach a pull line to the pulling loop at the end
of the sleeve (Figure 5).
Step 4: Place the cable using your company’s standard practice,
taking care not to exceed either the minimum bend
radius or tensile rating of the grip.
Figure 4 — Reel Stand and Cable Route
Figure 5 — Pull Line

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4.2.2 Pulling Grip Removal
Step 1: Remove the pull line and clean any dirt or debris from the outer surfaces of the sleeve.
IMPORTANT: Disassemble the pulling sleeve on a work surface free from dirt, excessive heat, or any solvents.
Step 2: Lift the hook-and-loop aps to expose
the zipper pull. While holding the sleeve’s
pulling loop with one hand, unzip the
sleeve (Figure 6).
Step 3: Remove the cloth sleeve from around the
grip.
Step 4: With the grip lying on a work surface, grasp the
coupler at the cable-end of the trunk cable. With
a slight twisting motion, pull the corrugated
tube away from the coupler with your other
hand (Figure 7).
Step 5: Slowly slide the tubing away from the coupler
and its connector legs (Figure 8).
Step 6: Use the tabs on the furcation end of the coupler to
separate the coupler’s two halves.
Step 7: Remove the coupler halves from the trunk furcation body
and dispose of the coupler assembly (Figure 9).
Figure 6 — Unzipping the Sleeve
Figure 7 — Grip Disassembly
Figure 8 — Tubing Removal
Figure 9 — Remove Coupler Halves

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96- and 144-ber Trunks:
Step 8: Starting with the mesh bag closest to the furcation body, remove the tape and mesh to expose the
rst set of three folded legs (Figure 10). Unfold the legs from around the bend control device.
Repeat this step on the middle mesh bag, and then conclude by removing the end mesh bag.
4.3 (OPTIONAL) Install CDF Bracket
An optional CDF bracket may be installed external to the housing on the frame to provide additional cable
trunk installation positions and/or strain-relief. It supports incoming cable installation from the top or bottom
of the frame into the housing. The bracket can hold keyhole cradles or U-clip furcation trunk holders (ordered
separately) and is available in three sizes:
• EDGE-CDF-RJ04-BKT — 4-position furcation trunk holder
• EDGE-CDF-RJ08-BKT — 8-position furcation trunk holder
• EDGE-CDF-RJ12-BKT — 12-position furcation trunk holder
CDF brackets support use of extender trunks. If using an IBU (vertical manager) between frames, extender
trunks mounted to the CDF bracket on the back side of the frame must transition to the front using a “pass-
through” IBU system.
Step 1: Align bracket within the same height of the 4U housing.
Step 2: Install bracket using two 12-24 screws (Figure 11). Allow enough clearance when routing trunks from
the bracket into the housing to ensure bend radius is maintained when trunks enter the housing.
NOTE: If greater bend radius control of cable is required, position the bracket slightly above or below the roof of
the housing, depending upon the direction the cable is entering the housing.
Step 3: Insert furcation plug into cradle as seen in Figure 12 or Figure 13 and mount cradle onto CDF bracket
(Figure 11).
Step 4: Then route trunks inside the housing through the brushed cable entry slots.Terminate the MTP
connector at the back of the LC module or MTP adapter panel.
NOTE: In some cases, variations in the length of the trunk leg make it necessary to mount the trunk cradle
further out on the CDF bracket closer to the cable entry slot to avoid pulling on the leg when accessing the
tray from the front side of the housing.
Figure 10 — Mesh Bag Removal

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4.4 Install Trunk Cables from Either Side of the Housing
If necessary to install trunk cables from the rear of a housing, refer to Section 4.5 for details on reorienting the
backplates to accommodate rear cable entry.
In a 4U housing trunk cables may be installed into the backplates in the top of the housing in an upside-down
orientation, if desired or necessary, to accommodate additional cables.
4.4.1 Installing Trunk Cable Using Keyhole Cradle
Step 1: Remove the access or rear cover from the housing to
reach the backplate (Figure 1).
Step 2: Open cradle provided inside the reel and press each
trunk cable furcation plug into cradle (Figure 12
- double-stack cradle or Figure 13 - single-stack
cradle).
NOTE: One double-stack cradle (shown in Figure 12) is
provided with the trunk cable.
.
Figure 11 — Install CDF Bracket
Figure 12— Double-stack Keyhole Cradle

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Step 3: Open rear housing door. Route cables into housing through side openings.
Step 4: Insert cradle feet into backplate and slide into slots to lock in place.
Step 5: Repeat for all trunk cables and allow connectorized MTP legs to ow out the rear of the housing until
ready to mate in the appropriate module or panel.
4.4.2 Installing Trunk Cable with Keyhole Adapter
Step 1: Orient keyhole adapter to where leg side of trunk is near keyhole adapter release tabs (Figure 14).
Step 2: Align groove on furcation body with ridge in keyhole adapter.
Step 3: Once the groove is aligned, slide down and back until furcation body is completely mounted on the
keyhole adapter.
Step 4: Align keyhole adapter with mounting plate. Push down and slide keyhole adapter back until it locks
into place.
Figure 14 – Install Trunk Cable with Keyhole Adapter
Figure 13 — Install Trunk Cables with Keyhole Cradle

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4.5 Install Trunk Cables from Rear of Housing
If rear cable entry into the housing is desired or necessary, the backplates must be turned 180 degrees before
installing the cables.
Step 1: Remove existing backplates by removing the four screws (Figure 15).
Step 2: Turn the backplate 90 degrees as shown and reinstall the four screws.
Step 3: Insert cradle feet into backplate as shown in Figure 13 or Figure 14 for your cradle type.
Figure 15 — Reorient Backplate