Telect ADF User manual

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The Telect Advanced Distribution Frame
(ADF) provides the ultimate high-density
platform for ber optic patching, cross-
connecting and cable management. This
guide provides the simple steps for on-frame
cable routing, with patch cords cross-
connected from trays on one side of the
frame to the other and routed in a “W” shape
through the cable management system.
The cable management system on the frame
provides more than sufcient space for
protective cable routing and slack storage.
For high-density lineups, dedicated interbay
storage panels provide additional space for
cable management.

ADF Cable Routing Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Slide out the two trays (one
on the left side of the frame
and one on the right side)
that need to be cross-
connected and remove the
top cover (if present).
1a
1b
1c

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2. On both trays, open the
inside edge access plates.
2a
2b

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3. On both trays, rotate
the clear designation
channel cover a half-
turn to allow access
to the ber channel.
For trays on the left
side of the frame,
rotate the channel
cover counter-clock-
wise; for the right
side of the frame,
rotate clockwise.
3a
3b

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4. In the rst tray, remove the
dust cap from the appropriate
adapter and insert the ber
cable connector.
4a
4b

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5. Route the cable within the dedicated
channel until it reaches the rear of
the tray.
6. Close the inside
edge access plate
on the tray. Rotate
the clear designation
channel cover
back into place
(same direction as
in step 3).
6a
6b

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7. Slide the tray laterally to
close it.
8. Rotate the oblong-shaped
“gate” to a horizontal position.
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9. Route the cable between gates and
down into the cable management
channel, then return each gate to its
original (vertical) position.
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9b

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10a 10b
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10e 10f
10.Route the cable to the appropriate tray on the other side of the ADF using the recommended “W”
routing pattern. Use the posts, spools and arcs as guides to route the cables.

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Use the following instructions to create the “W” pattern:
1. Carefully route the ber cable down the channel behind each post and around
the rst appropriate spool.
2. Route the ber cable up and over any arc that will take up the desired
amount of slack.
3. Route the ber cable down and around the second spool.
4. Carefully route the ber cable up and behind the posts to the desired module
tray. The result will be a “W” shape routing path for the entire cable.
Example “W” cable routing pattern for a
2- to 3-meter patch cord
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Posts
Arcs
Spools

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To minimize signal attenuation, make the least number of switchbacks as possible when routing ber
cable. NEVER WRAP, WEAVE, CRISS-CROSS or “Figure 8” the ber cables.
Example “W” cable routing pattern for a 4-meter
(or longer) patch cord

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Once the appropriate length “W” pattern is complete, you will need to connect the cable to the
other side of the ADF.
11. Rotate the oblong-shaped “gate” to
a horizontal position.
12.Route the cable between gates
and up toward the tray, then
return each gate to its original
(vertical) position.
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13.Route the ber cable into the dedicated channel towards the front
of the tray, remove the dust cap from the appropriate adapter and
insert the ber cable connector.
13a
13b
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14.Close the inside edge access plate on
the tray. Rotate the clear designation
channel cover back into place (same
direction as in step 3). Slide the tray
laterally to close it.
15.Repeat this process as necessary until all the
ber cables have been installed. Ensure all trays
are closed and in place within the frame.
14a
14b
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