Sumitomo Electric Lightwave FutureFLEX User manual

Document: SP F04 052
Date Issued: 09/20
Revision: 1
SUMITOMO RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE
SP F04 052
FutureFLEX Patch Panel Installation
PARA. CONTENTS
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
General
Safety Precautions
Tools Required
Panel and Accessories
Installation of 2RU in Rack
Cable Management Spools and Splice Tray Holder Installation
Strain Relief Cable Entry
Cable Routing Inside Panel
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SUMITOMO ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE CORP.
201 South Rogers Lane, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27610
[phone] or 1-800-358-7378
www.sumitomoelectriclightwave.com
SEL is a Member of the Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. Group
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave reserves the right to improve or modify these specifications without notice.

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1.0 General
Please read and understand thoroughly the
contents of this procedure before use.This
procedure describes the steps to install
Sumitomo’s FutureFLEX Patch Panels.The 2RU
Fixed Patch Panel is compliant with all RoHS
regulations and has the capacity 6adapter
panels.
Note:The procedure is the same for the 1RU-
4RU versions.The components for the splice
tray mount and cable management look
slightly different, but install the same way.
You may also substitute FOX cassettes for
adapter panels in the same positions or use
breakout kits instead of pigtails.
For ribbon air blown fiber bundles we suggest
ribbon splicing to save time and money.For
splicing ribbons to MPOs or ribbon pigtails, you
will need aribbon splicer.
You of course have the option to only use single
splices, but it is not recommended for 48 count
bundles and higher.
2.0 Safety Precautions
WARNING:
Improper handling and ignoring the precautions
below may cause injury or even death.
•Take care not to drop parts and /or tools while
working at height.
•Use added caution when opening / shutting
doors or covers to avoid pinching hands or
fingers.
•Watch out for protruding objects when bending
down or standing up near cabinet.
Improper handling and ignoring the precautions
below may prevent utilization of the closure or
cause the suspension of functions.
•Always maintain minimum cable bend radius.
For the optical fibers, do not exceed the
minimum bend radius of 30 mm.
• For splicing of optical fiber, it is important to
refer to the instruction manual provided with
the splicing machine.
3.0 Tools Required
The following is alist of tools and materials
required to complete this procedure.
1. Philips head screw driver
2. Flat head screw driver
3. Utility Knife
4. Cable cutter and/or fiber strippers
5. Breakout kits and/or splice trays as needed
6. Gloves
7. Safety Glasses
4.0 Panel and Accessories
4.1 The 2RU Panel Unboxed.Lift levers on
front of panel to reveal parts inside.
Figure 1shows extra pieces supplied with
Precision Flex Panels.
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Figure 1: Accessories included with the FutrueFLEX Patch Panels
Cable
Management
Spools (X4)
Laser
Warning
Label
Cable Strain
Relief
Bracket
Splice Tray
Bracket
(3RU/4RU
size shown)
Hose
Clamps
Velcro for
cable
organization
(X4)
Zip ties/ Cable ties
Rack Mounting
Brackets(X2)
Cable routing
rings
Cable ID
sticker Screws
required for
assembly
(sizes shown
on next page)

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12-24 x ½” long pan head
screws to secure unit into
rack (x4)
6-32x 3/16” long pan head
screws for securing cable
management spools
8-32 x 3/8” long pan
head screws for
securing cable entry
strain relief bracket
10-32 x 3/8” long d
screws for securing
side rack mounting
brackets
Figure 2: Sheet that comes with rack unit and description of screws provided.

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5.0 Installation of 2 RU in Rack
5.1 First, take off the front cover.See Figure 3.
Figure 3: Slide front cover
sideways to remove from panel
unit pins.
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5.2 Pull out tray by pulling up on pin as you
slide it out shown in Figure 4.Separate the
three parts of the panel shown in Figure 5.
Figure 6: 3 Screws fastened into rack
mounting bracket.
Figure 7: Use the 4 largest screws for
tightening panel into rack.
Figure 4: Pull out inside tray.
Figure 5:Panel (Left), Insert (Lower Right),
and Cover(Upper Right) disassembled.
5.4 Install rack mounting brackets on side of
panel as shown in Figure 6.
5.5 Mount into rack using brackets. See Figure
7. Keep insert outside so you can place cable
management tools.
6.0 Cable Management Spools and Splice
Tray Holder Installation
6.1 Install cable management spools in the
insert portion as shown in Figure 8. Cable
management spools installed in any position
based on user preference. Figure 8 shows a
configuration that will fit a splice tray in the
middle of them.

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Figure 9 Splice Tray Bracket
mounted by lower screw which is
threaded through panel.
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Figure 8: Multiple positions allowed for
screwing in cable management spools
around splice tray
6.2 Install splice tray bracket for splice tray. The
winged nut on top screws off and must be
reinstalled/screw down after all splicing to hold
splice tray and splice tray cover in place. See
Figure 9 and 10.
NOTE: You can stack two splice trays in a 2RU
unit. We recommend using the Velcro
provided to hold them together for extra
support.
Figure 11:Adapter panels (sold
separately) secured front of insert by
pins.
Figure 10: ST-01 splice tray(sold
separately) installed. Note the winged nut
must be screwed on after the splice tray
cover. But can be used as shown without
cover for holding in place while splicing.
6.3 Install adapter panels or FOX cassettes
into front of insert as shown in Figure 11.

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7.2. The bracket can be placed on either side
of the patch panel as well as adjusted
vertically in two different positions depending
on where the cable is coming from into the
patch panel.See Figure 15 for cable entry
from above.
Figure 13: Cover Replaced on front of panel
Figure 12: Tray replaced and stickers adhered
Figure 15: Install cable entry strain relief
brackets
Figure 14: Back panel removed
7.3 Route cable into strain relief bracket or
using hose clamps attached to brackets
(Figure 16 and 17). Velcro is also acceptable
and preferred to avoid damaging tubes..
6.4 Install insert back in panel, reinstall cover,
and place laser and ID sticker on cover or
wherever needed. See Figure 12.
7.0 Strain Relief Cable Entry
7.1 Remove back cover for easier access(see
Figure 14). This must be done AFTER panel is
secured in rack
Figure 16: Cable and fiber entry
into back of panel.

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8.1. Remove front cover and take out tray to
route the fiber bundle and secure around cable
management spools into splice tray. See
Figure 18.
8.0 Cable Routing Inside Panel
Figure 17: Back panel closed.
Figure 18: Fiber routed to tray for
splicing
8.2 Using either a breakout kit or pigtails,
splice and terminate fiber bundle and place
splice into splice tray holder. See Figure 19.
Figure 19: 6 x 12 fiber ribbon LC
pigtails for termination into adapter
panels spliced to a 72 fiber bundle.
8.3 Remove adapter panel and LC
connector port covers and place in position.
See Figure 20.
Figure 20: Fiber bundle spliced and
terminated.

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8.4 Replace insert back into panel, but do not
replace cover.
8.5 Pull tray slightly out to place cable routing
rings. See Figure 21.
Figure 21: Cable routing rings inserted
into specified holes in panel insert.
8.6 Use routing rings for patch connections and
replace cover. See Figure 22.
Figure 22: Cable routing rings
managing patch connections and
cover replaced.
8.7 Push tray back into position and
close lid.