TE Connectivity FPX Series User manual

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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
2.3 Installing Vertical Cable Guides (VCGs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
(continued)
Content Page
25667-A
1RU PANEL
2RU PANEL
ADCP-92-159 Issue 1 2/2015
FPX Series
1RU & 2RU Fiber Panel
Installation Instructions

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1 Sliding the Drawer In and Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains descriptions and installation and cable routing instructions for the TE
Connectivity FPX 1RU and 2RU Fiber Panels.
Revision History
Related Publications
FPX MPO Trunk Cable Clamp Kit Instructions ADCP-92-080
Trademark Information
TE Connectivity (logo), TE (logo), Tyco Electronics, and ADC are trademarks,
Content (continued) Page
ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
1 2/2015 Original
Title/Description Publication Number

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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.
1 DESCRIPTION
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.
Figure 1. FPX 2RU Panel (Front View)
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.
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.
Caution: Adapter packs and MPO cassettes should not be both used in the same panel.
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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.
Figure 2. FPX 2RU Panel Internal Features Termination Only (Rear View)
Figure 3. FPX 1RU Termination/Splice Panel
INDIVIDUAL
SUBUNIT
PROTECTIVE
TUBES
CABLE
BREAKOUT FANOUT
CHIPS
CABLE
CLAMP
25669-A
REMOVABLE REAR
COVER PROVIDES
EASY ACCESS FOR
CABLE ROUTING
AND MANAGEMENT
RADIUS LIMITERS
FOR CABLE
MANAGEMENT (8)
HINGED
FRONT
DOOR
DESIGNATION
LABEL (2)
DOOR
LATCH
BULKHEAD
ACCOMMODATES
ADAPTER PACKS OR
MPO CASSETTES
SLIDING
TRAY
MOUNTING
BRACKET (2)
25678-A
CABLE CLIP
(1 PER SIDE)
OSP CABLE ENTRY
(EITHER SIDE)
SPLICE TRAY
LOCATION

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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.
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.
REMOVABLE REAR
COVER PROVIDES
EASY ACCESS FOR
CABLE ROUTING
AND MANAGEMENT
RADIUS LIMITERS
FOR CABLE
MANAGEMENT (8)
HINGED
FRONT
DOOR
DESIGNATION
LABEL (2)
DOOR
LATCH
BULKHEAD
ACCOMMODATES
ADAPTER PACKS OR
MPO CASSETTES
OSP CABLE ENTRY
(EITHER SIDE)
MOUNTING
BRACKET (2)
25679-A
SPLICE
TRAY LOCATION
CABLE CLIP
(2 PER SIDE) SLIDING
TRAY

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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.
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.
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

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Figure 6. Installing 1RU Panel on Rack (23-Inch Rack Mount, 2-Inch Recess, Shown)
Figure 7. Installing 2RU Panel on Rack (23-Inch Rack Mount, 2-Inch Recess, Shown)
12-24 SCREWS
AND WASHERS
(4 PLACES)
25672-A
12-24 SCREWS
AND WASHERS
(4 PLACES)
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2.3 Installing Vertical Cable Guides (VCGs)
Install the VCGs (one per side) as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Installing Vertical Cable Guides
INSTALLATION
HOLES FOR VCG
6-32 SCREWS
(2 PER VCG)
(PROVIDED)
1RU FIBER PANEL
2RU FIBER PANEL
VCG (2)
VCG (2)
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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.
If installing an armored OSP cable, use the internal grounding stud (shown in Figure 9) to
ground the metallic sheath within the cable.
Figure 9. Grounding Location
(Rear View of Panel)
Figure 10. 2-Hole Lug Terminal
Note: Ground the unit to the local facility CBN (Common Bonding Network) or IBN
(Isolated Bonding Network) per local practice.
ISO BACK VIEW
25798-A
INTERNAL
STUD
(BOTH SIDES)
USED FOR
GROUNDING
METALLIC SHEATH
ON OSP
ARMORED CABLE
MOUNTING HOLES
FOR TWO-HOLE LUG
HORIZONTAL OR
VERTICALDIRECTION
GROUNDING
SYMBOL
(BOTH SIDES)
24016-A
2-HOLE LUG
TERMINAL
COPPER WIRE
STRIP BACK INSULATION
PER LUG MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATION
HOLE CENTER
SPACING:
0.625 INCHES

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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.
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).
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 22
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 22
Stub cable Basic installation 2 on Page 5

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Figure 11. Installing Adapter Packs
3.3 Installing MPO Cassettes
This section describes how to install MPO cassettes in an empty FPX panel. The 1RU panel
accommodates two MPO cassettes, the 2RU accommodates four. To install MPO cassettes, use
the following procedure.
1. Temporarily remove the top cover so as to have access to the inside of the panel.
"OUT"
POSITION
"IN"
POSITION
25680-A
INSTALL ADAPTER PACKS
IN ORIENTATION SHOWN
INSTALL RIGHT SIDE ADAPTER PACKS
WITH ADAPTERSANGLED TOWARD THE RIGHT
NYLATCH PLUNGER FASTENERS MUST BE
PULLED OUT BEFORE INSERTING THE
ADAPTER PACK INTO MOUNTING HOLES
IN PANEL
AFTER INSTALLING ADAPTER PACK,
PUSH NYLATCH PLUNGER FASTENERS
"IN" TO LOCK ADAPTER PACK INTO PANEL
INSTALL LEFT
SIDE ADAPTER
PAC K SWITH
ADAPTERSANGLED
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2. If this is a 1RU panel (Figure 12), remove the two fanout holders and 13 radius limiters,
each held by a single screw. If this is a 2RU panel (Figure 13), remove the four semi-
circular radius limiters and the two brackets holding them.
Figure 12. Radius Limiters to be Removed from 1RU Panel
Figure 13. Radius Limiters and Brackets to be Removed from 2RU Panel
25837-A
FRONT SIDE RADIUS
LIMITER (13X)
FANOUT
HOLDER (2X)
25838-A
FRONT SIDE
RADIUS
LIMITER (4X)
BRACKET (2X)

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3. Pull the Nylatch plunger fastener out, orienting the MPO as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14. Installing MPO Cassettes
To remove an MPO cassette, pull the Nylatch plunger fastener out, as shown in Figure 14, to
release the cassette, then withdraw it from the panel.
Caution: Adapter packs and MPO cassettes should not be both used in the same panel.
INSTALL LEFT SIDE MPO
CASSETTES WITH ADAPTERS
ANGLED TOWARD THE LEFT
INSTALL RIGHT SIDE MPO
CASSETTES WITH ADAPTERS
ANGLED TOWARD THE RIGHT
INSTALL MPO CASSETTES
IN ORIENTATION SHOWN
25682-A
AFTER INSTALLING MPO CASSETTE,
PUSH NYLATCH PLUNGER FASTENERS
"IN" TO LOCK CASSETTE INTO PANEL
"IN"
POSITION
NYLATCH PLUNGER FASTENERS MUST BE
PULLED OUT BEFORE INSERTING THE
MPO CASSETTE INTO MOUNTING HOLES
IN PANEL
"OUT"
POSITION

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3.4 Installing a Cable Clamp
Cables may enter the panel from the rear left or rear right side or both sides. Two cable clamps
are provided. Often only one cable clamp is used. Additional clamps can be ordered as
accessories. Use the following procedure to install a cable clamp.
1. Determine in the cable entrance location.
2. Refer to the appropriate procedure in this manual for routing cable to and within the panel.
3. Install the cable clamp as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15. Cable Clamp Assembly for OSP Cable
3.5 Installing an MPO Cable With MPO Cassettes
This section describes how to install an MPO cable with MPO cassettes into an FPX panel that
has been loaded with MPO adapters.
Use the following procedure.
1. Determine the direction of cable entrance and install the cable clamp following the basic
procedure provided in Section 3.6 on Page 16.
2. Follow the routing shown in Figure 16.
Note: Assure that the cable clamp is suitable for MPO cables.
REAR COVER CAN BE REMOVED
TO AID IN OSP CABLE ROUTING
25685-A
GROMMET
(SIZE DETERMINED
BY DIAMETER OF
OSP CABLE)
RIGHT SIDE
OSP CABLE
ENTRANCE
REAR
VIEW
SCREW (2)
YOKE (2)
CAPTIVE
SCREW (2)

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Figure 16. Routing MPO Cable
- DRAWER IN CLOSED POSITION
- TOP COVER NOT SHOWN, FOR CLARITY
- REAR COVER REMOVED
NOTE: 25683-A
CABLES SHOULD BE LONG
ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY
PULL OUT THE SLIDING TRAY
NOTE:
MPO CABLE
CONVOLUTED TUBING
(PROVIDED)
- DRAWER IN CLOSED POSITION
- TOP COVER NOT SHOWN, FOR CLARITY
- REAR COVER REMOVED
NOTE: 25684-A
CABLES SHOULD BE LONG
ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY
PULL OUT THE SLIDING TRAY
NOTE: MPO CABLE
CONVOLUTED TUBING
(PROVIDED)

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3.6 Preparing and Connecting a Pre-Connectorized Cable
This section tells how to prepare and connect a multi-fiber cable. The cable being installed must
conform to the breakout dimensions provided.
Use the following procedure.
1. If the cable is being connectorized:
a. Refer to Table 2 for breakout dimensions for variables L2 to L5.
b. Associate these variables to the breakout diagrams given in Figure 17 (IFC Stranded)
Figure 18 (IFC Ribbon), or Figure 19 (OSP) for the cable type being installed.
2. Determine the correct clamp and grommet combination required to secure the cable to the
panel. For details on the cable clamp itself, refer to Section 3.4 on Page 14.
3. Determine the cable entry location. Cables may enter the panel from either top or bottom
and may be clamped to either the left or right side.
Figure 17. IFC Stranded Cable Breakout Dimensions
Table 2. Breakout Dimensions
(NOTE: Dimensions are the same for 1RU and 2RU panels.)
CABLE TYPE FIGURE L2 L3 L4 L5
IFC Stranded Figure 17 52.0 in
(132.1 cm)
25.25
(64.1 cm)
N/A 53.25
(135.3 cm)
IFC Ribbon Figure 18 50.75 in
(128.9 cm)
24.75 in
(62.9 cm)
26 in
(66 cm)
53.25
(135.3 cm)
OSP Ribbon
Cable
Figure 19 52.75 in
(134 cm)
24.75 in
(62.9 cm)
28 in
(71.1 cm)
54.75 in
(139.1 cm)
OSP/IFC
CABLE
FANOUT LENGTH
‘L3’ +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.
(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)
BREAKOUT LENGTH
‘L2’ +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)
MULTIFIBER
SUBUNITS
CONNECTORS
HEATSHRINK
6.0 IN. (15.2 CM)
CLAMP
25717-A
CLAMP POSITION
‘L5’ +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)

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Figure 18. IFC Ribbon Breakout Dimensions
Figure 19. OSP Cable Breakout Dimensions
25718-A
SUBUNIT
DESIGNATION
LABEL
CONNECTORS
CLAMP
INDIVIDUAL
PROTECTIVE
TUBING
INDIVIDUAL
UPJACKETED
FIBER
FLARE
TUBE
FANOUT
BREAKOUT LENGTH
‘L2’ +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)
CLAMP POSITION
‘L5’ +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)
FANOUT LENGTH
‘L3’ +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.
(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)
2571-A
CONNECTORS
CLAMP
INDIVIDUAL
PROTECTIVE
TUBING
INDIVIDUAL
UPJACKETED
FIBER
FLARE
TUBE
FANOUT
BREAKOUT LENGTH
‘L2’ +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)
CLAMP
LENGTH
FANOUT LENGTH
‘L3’ +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.
(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)
‘L4’ +0.0 IN./-0.5 IN.
(+0.0 CM/-1.27 CM)
CLAMP POSITION
‘L5’ +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)

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4. Route the IFC/OSP cable to the selected entry opening at the side of the panel and clamp it
as shown in Figure 20. For more information, refer to Figure 3.4 on Page 14.
Figure 20. Typical FPX Configured with Termination Only (Rear View)
5. Route the cable within the panel as shown in Figure 21 and Figure 22.
Figure 21. Routing OSP Cable, Right Side Entry (Adapter Packs)
Note: Cables may enter the panel from either the left or right, and may be clamped to
either the left or right side.
INDIVIDUAL
SUBUNIT
PROTECTIVE
TUBES
CABLE
BREAKOUT FANOUT
CHIPS
CABLE
CLAMP
25669-A
25733-A
LEFT SIDE
ENTRY
OSP
CABLE

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Figure 22. Routing OSP Cable, Left Side Entry (MPO Cassettes)
3.7 Installing Pigtail Adapter Pack Assemblies and Splice Trays
This section describes how to install pigtail adapter pack assemblies and splice trays in an
empty panel or as an addition in a termination/splice panel where some of the adapter pack
positions were left vacant at installation. Either stranded or ribbon pigtails may be installed.
The 1RU panel accepts up to two adapter packs pigtail assemblies. The 2RU panel accepts up to
four assemblies.
Use the following procedure.
1. Install the pigtail adapter packs from the front side of the panel as described in Section 3.2
on Page 10, threading through the pigtails to the rear side of the adapter bulkhead.
Note: As a rule of thumb, begin with the lowest number positions in the adapter bulkhead
(top right of bulkhead when viewed from the back of the panel) and route to the lowest
splice tray in the stack; however, when splicing ribbon adapter packs, not all of the splice
trays will be required and the lowest splice tray can be used for slack, if desired. Refer to
Figure 2.
As shown, pigtails from the right side of the adapter bulkhead (when viewed from
the back of the panel) should be mounted around to the left in a counterclockwise direction,
pigtails from the left side of the adapter bulkhead should be routed around to the right in a
clockwise direction.
RIGHT SIDE
ENTRY
OSP
CABLE
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Figure 23.
2. Route the pigtails within the panel as shown in Figure 24 and Figure 25. The routing is the
same for stranded and ribbon except within the fanout holder, where there will be either a
fanout chip for ribbon pigtail assemblies or a lacing tie down for stranded fibers.
Figure 24. Routing Pigtails from Right Side (Top View)
25731-A
HIGHEST NUMBER POSITONS
LOWEST NUMBER POSITONS
HIGHEST NUMBER POSITONS
LOWEST NUMBER POSITONS
NOTE: IN MASS FUSION SPLICING, LOWEST SPLICE TRAY
MAY BE USED FOR SLACK STORAGE IF DESIRED.
BULKHEAD CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM REAR
CLOCKWISE
WIND
COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
WIND
PIGTAIL
25734-A