Corning Optisheath fiber User manual

003-755, Issue 5

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OptiSheath®Fiber

Distribution Terminal

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000-255 Instruction, Skirt Kit for OptiSheath®Fiber Distribution Terminal

0202_NAFTA_AEN Specication Sheet, Fiber Distribution Terminal (FDT)

1. Carton Contents

• Prestubbed FDT (Figure 1)

• Mounting plate

• Packaging reel

Figure 1

2. Tools and Materials Required

2.1 Tools

• Tools appropriate for the wall or wooden pole fasteners

• Snips or cutters (for installing optional skirt)

2.2 Materials

• #8 hardware appropriate for wall application (not provided)

• Lag bolts or screws for wooden pole application (not provided)

• SCAPC connectorized ClearCurve® optical ber drop cables (ordered separately)

• SCAPC connectors for eld-termination (ordered separately)

• Connector cleaning supplies (not provided)

Mounting Plate Terminal

Base

Terminal

Cover

Grommet

Adapters

KPA-1490

Locking Tabs

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3. Route Distibution Cable

Pay off the distribution cable from the reel (Figure 2).

Route the distribution cable stub to its destination

according to your installation plan and splice per standard

company practices.

4. Unpackaging the Unit

Step 1: Pry out the tabs holding the reel’s cover

(Figure 3) and set the cover aside.

Step 2: Using a 216B (can wrench) tool, loosen the

access screw on the FDT cover.

Figure 3

Step 3: Pull out the base of the cover and allow the top snap to disengage.

Step 4: Press locking tabs down on mounting plate and slide the terminal base up to lift it off

the mounting plate.

Step 5: Cut the cable ties holding the mounting plate to the reel and remove the plate.

5. Installation

WARNING: Never look directly into the end of a ber that may be carrying laser

light. Laser light can be invisible and can damage your eyes. Viewing it directly does not

cause pain. The iris of the eye will not close involuntarily as when viewing a bright light.

Consequently, serious damage to the retina of the eye is possible. Should accidental eye

exposure to laser light be suspected, arrange for an eye examination immediately.

WARNING: DO NOT use magniers in the presence of laser radiation. Diffused laser light

can cause eye damage if focused with optical instruments. Should accidental eye exposure to

laser light be suspected, arrange for an eye examination immediately.

KPA-1485

Figure 2

Top snap

Access screw

Slide terminal base up

to remove it from the

mounting plate.

Pry out tabs.

KPA-1487

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5.1 Mount the Unit

Step 1: Attach the mounting plate (Figure 4) to the mounting

surface using #8 hardware appropriate for the application.

Use Del-Tec®-type spacers if required for the application.

Step 2: If this terminal uses the optional skirt, locate the

extension plate from the skirt kit.

• If drop cables will enter the premise through the skirt extension

plate and/or skirt cover, cut away the marked knockout in the

plate with snips or a cutter (Figure 5).

Figure 5

• Attach the extension plate to the mounting plate by pressing the U-shaped snaps on the skirt

extension plate into the two rectangular openings at the bottom of the terminal mounting

plate (Figure 6).

Figure 6

Mounting

Plate

KPA-1494

Figure 4

Cut-away for

1 1/4-inch conduit

Cut-away for

4-inch conduit

Skirt Extension

Plate

Skirt Cover Skirt Cover

KPA-1496

Cut-away hole in

skirt extension plate

for rear cable entry.

KPA-1498

Mounting

plate

Skirt

extension

plate

Latch

KPA-1492

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• For additional stability on at surfaces, knock out the small oval-shaped openings in the

extension plate and drive screws through the openings into the mounting surface using #8

hardware appropriate for the application.

NOTE: If spacers were used behind the terminal base plate to allow for cable routing, install the same

number of spacers behind the skirt extension plate.

Step 3: Align the tabs on back of the FDT with the four openings in the mounting plate. Slide

the unit downward to seat the terminal on the mounting plate (Figure 7).

Figure 7

5.2 Connect Drop Cables

Step 1: If the cover is not already off, open the cover with a standard 216B tool. Pull the

base cover outward and allow top snap to disengage from the terminal to remove it

(Figure 1).

Step 2: Remove the grommet from the desired port in the base of the terminal. Cut off

excess grommet material for the appropriate cable size (Figure 8).

Back of

Terminal

Base

Mounting

Plate

Terminal

Base

Cover

Terminal Base

Installed on

Mounting Plate

KPA-1491

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Figure 8

Step 3: If necessary, eld-connectorize the drop cable; then,

insert the connectorized cable into the terminal

through the port opening.

Step 4: Remove the dust cap from the adapter where the

connector will be installed and clean inside the

adapter per standard company practices.

Step 5: Remove the dust cap from the connector and clean

the connector end-face and ferrule per standard

company practices or as described in Section 7.

Step 6: Mate the connector into the adapter.

Step 7: Place the split grommet around the cable inside the

terminal near the base. Press grommet back into the

port opening and adjust cable slack (Figure 9). Allow

a small amount of slack in the cable to avoid pulling

on the connector. Make sure the lip of the grommet

seats on the outside of the terminal base (Figure 8)

Step 8: Repeat Steps 2 through 7 for the remaining drop

cables.

Figure 9

NOTE: It is recommended to use the grommets on the left side of the FDT for the drop cables mated to

the adapters on the left side as shown in Figure 9 and vice versa.

5.3 Secure Cables

Step 1: Route drops per your installation plan.

Feed connector

through opening.

Reinsert grommet

into opening.

KPA-1499

Cut shaded plug

off to

open grommet.

KPA-1500

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Step 2: If using the optional skirt, drop cables can exit the skirt extension plate through the

rear or through either conduit opening at the outer edge of the skirt cover as shown

in Figure 10. Align the skirt cover with the ridge in the terminal and snap skirt cover

into place around the cables.

Figure 10

5.4 Secure the Terminal

NOTE: Secure cables within 18 in of the terminal. If spacers are used with the mounting plate, space

the distribution cable off the mounting surface so it enters the terminal at a right angle.

Figure 11

Step 1: Slide the cover straight onto the FDT from the front (Figure 11).

Step 2: Press the bottom of the cover to engage the base.

Step 3: Press top of the cover to engage the snap feature.

Step 4: Hand-tighten the access screw with a 216B (can wrench) tool. Do not exceed 15 in-

lb of torque.

Drop cables can exit

through rear opening.

Drop cables can exit

through conduit openings.

KPA-1502

KPA-1503

Terminal

Without

Skirt

With Optional

Skirt Kit

Cover

Snap

Feature

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6. FDT Connectorized with an OptiTip®Connector

*This layout is only used when the FDT is connectorized with an OptiTip connector.

7. Connector Care and Cleaning

WARNING: Isopropyl alcohol is ammable with a ashpoint at 54ºF. It can cause irritation to

eyes on contact. In case of contact, ush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Inhalation

of vapors irritates the respiratory tract. Exposure to high concentrations has a narcotic effect,

producing symptoms of dizziness, drowsiness, headache, staggering, unconsciousness and

possibly death.

• Always keep dust caps on connectors and adapters when not in use.

• Ensure dust caps are clean before reuse.

• Use optical cleaning materials as standardized by your company.

• Clean the connector before every mating, especially for test equipment patch cords

(jumpers).

• A minimum level of cleaning is listed below. Local procedures may require more rigorous

cleaning methods.

Step 1: Remove plugs from the connector adapter.

Step 2: Wipe the connector ferrule twice with a lint-free wiping material moistened with

isopropyl alcohol. Then wipe across the end of the ferrule.

Step 3: Repeat previous step with a dry wipe.

FDT Fiber

Count

Fiber

Position

Active

Fiber

Color

FDT

Adapter #

FDT Fiber

Count

Fiber

Position

Active

Fiber

Color

FDT

Adapter #

FDT Fiber

Count

Fiber

Position

Active

Fiber

Color

FDT

Adapter #

FDT Fiber

Count

Fiber

Position

Active

Fiber

Color

FDT

Adapter #

1-1 Blue 1 1 Blue 1 3 Green 1 4 Brown 1

1-2 Orange 2 2 Orange 2 4 Brown 2 5 Slate 2

1-3 Green 3 3 Green 3 5 Slate 3 6 White 3

1-4 Brown 4 4 Brown 4 6 White 4 7 Red 4

1-5 Slate 5 5 Slate 5 7 Red 5 8 Black 5

1-6 White 6 6 White 6 8 Black 69Yellow 6

1-7 Red 7 7 Red 79Yellow 7

1-8 Black 8 8 Black 810 Violet 8

1-9 Yellow 9 9 Yellow 9

1-10 Violet 10 10 Violet 10

1-11 Rose 11 11 Rose 11

1-12 Aqua 12 12 Aqua 12

2-1 Blue 13

2-2 Orange 14

2-3 Green 15

2-4 Brown 16

2-5 Slate 17

2-6 White 18

2-7 Red 19

2-8 Black 20

2-9 Yellow 21

2-10 Violet 22

2-11 Rose 23

2-12 Aqua 24

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8. Growth

The unit can be ordered in four congurations:

• 6 adapters for up to 6 drop cables.

• 8 adapters for up to 8 drop cables

• 12 adapters for up to 12 drop cables.

• 24 adapters for up to 24 drop cables.

It is not possible to expand the adapter conguration by adding more adapters in the eld.

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