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)
OR
• 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
24
12
8
6

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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.