TKF ACE TCB-O User manual

Installation instruction ACE Tower Connection Box-O
ACE-II-5641xx_TCB-O-general-v01-e
Date
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16-03-2021
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Table of Contents
1Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Reference ..............................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Document history...................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 General remark......................................................................................................................................................2
2General..........................................................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Basic configuration.................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Basic pre-assembled setup....................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Dimensions............................................................................................................................................................4
2.4 Tools......................................................................................................................................................................5
3Installation of the TCB-O................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Preparation ............................................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Installation..............................................................................................................................................................5
3.2.1 Wall mounting............................................................................................................................................6
4Assembly Splice Tray Holder.........................................................................................................................................7
4.1 TCB-O variant fully equipped.................................................................................................................................7
4.2 TCB empty or only partially assembled..................................................................................................................7
4.2.1 Splice tray assembly..................................................................................................................................7
4.2.2 Splitter tray assembly ................................................................................................................................7
4.2.3 Patch tray assembly ..................................................................................................................................7
5Cable routing and installation.........................................................................................................................................8
5.1 Cable feed from the operator.................................................................................................................................8
5.1.1 Feeder cable fiber layout plan .................................................................................................................11
5.1.2 Splitter output fibers.................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Cable feed from the subscriber............................................................................................................................12
5.2.1 Subscriber fiber layout plan.....................................................................................................................13
5.3 Preparation Connection 2nd Operator...................................................................................................................13
5.4 Completion of installation and locking of the TCB................................................................................................14
6Connection of 2nd Operator..........................................................................................................................................15
7Variants and accessories.............................................................................................................................................16
8Appendix..................................................................................................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
8.1 Tray layout plan SSP 25 ..................................................................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
8.2 Tray layout plan SSP 13/25 .............................................................................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.

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1 Introduction
The ACE TCB-O (Tower Connection Box - Open Access) is
a robust metal wallbox and is used for the broadband
network build up in multi dwelling units and huge real estate
facilties. The compact box with dimension: H= 80 x W 43 x
D 22,5 cm allows the installation in areas with limited space.
The box is available in different versions, like fully equipped
version, as well as an empty box and it can be individually
customized configured using the ACE-Code configurator
tool.
This box is designed so that all apartments of a building are
connected to the wall box and the fiber connection is made
via pre-assembled splitters (PON). The first-supplying
network operator can connect the subscriber in the main
unit of the box by means of a splice connection.
The open access option for accessing a 2nd operator is
made without access to the connection area of the first
supplier or owner, via the permanently integrated lateral
patch box by direct connection with patch cable.
1.1 Reference
This document refers to the current versions of the following documents
Document number
Title
Author
ACE-DS-TubeClip
ACE Tube Clip
TKF
ACE-DS-MDIC
Datasheet MDIC Cable Item No.
69278
TKF
1.2 Document history
Release
Date
Comment
01
16-03-2021
First release
1.3 General remark
Installation manual
This installation manual is addressed to trained staff and requires particular expertise in working with fiber optics, optical
cable, tubes, blown fiber cable as well as professional handling with FO-connector systems and permanent splice
termination technology.
This manual should be studied completely before the installation.
In every case the applicable accident prevention regulations and the specific regulations for working and operating fiber
optic systems must be observed.
Warning! Possible invisible laser radiation!
During all operations at optical systems the relevant regulations for dealing with fiber optics and possible laser
radiation must be observed strictly.
Remarks on dealing with fiber optic cable
When working on fiber optic cable and fiber observe the manufacturer information and use the appropriate tools.
Ensure at cutting tools the correct depth by a trial cut and adjust if required.
The applicable safety measures must be followed, like wearing safety glasses. Fiber remains must be professional
collected and disposed.

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2 General
2.1 Basic configuration
Important note: Before installation check the shipment for completeness and possible transport damage. In case of complaints,
these must be documented and reported immediately.
The pre-assembled ACE TCB-O is equipped and pre-
assembled in the following form. The listed components are
included in the scope of delivery for the fully equipped
variant. In this manual we use this variant as reference.
Base
Cover
Splice Tray Holder, pivotable
Routing block
SC-Splice tray with Crimp splice protection holder
Splitter tray with splitter
SC-Splice tray with Crimp splice protection holder
Patch tray
LC/APC duplex adapter
LC/APC Patch cable pre-assembled and routed from the
patchfield box to the parking panel
LC/APC Pigtail pre-assembled and routed to the
SC-splice tray
LC/APC Pigtail color coded, pre-assembled inside the
subscriber patch tray
Entry box
Tube Clip
Cover Entry box
Patchfield box with Cover
LC-APC duplex adapter
Parking panel
Mounting material (not scope of the shipment)
Installation instruction (no figure)
Note: Splice protection elements are not scope of the
shipment and must be ordered separately as an accessory.
Note: Picture f.e., example configuration
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2.2 Basic pre-assembled setup
Above the routing block, the splice trays for splicing
the splitter input fibers from the splitter trays are mounted.
The input fibers are routed accordingly.
From the splitter tray, the output fibers are fed to the sub-
scriber splice tray above them. Above this are the patch
trays with the LC/APC duplex adapter . In the tray, 4
pigtails are terminated on the input side of the adapter
and the fiber is stored in the tray for splicing on to the cables
coming from the subscriber (4 fibers).
The output patch port 3 + 4 is connected by the patch
cables to the adapter in the patchfield box for open
access functionality. These patch cables are accordingly
protected routed/pre-installed within the base and is
parked at the parking panel for terminating a second
operator.
At the output port 1 + 2, the two pigtails for the service
activation with the operator are routed to the corresponding
subscriber tray . The red pigtail is planned to connect e.g.
the TV signal and gets spliced to the corresponding fiber of
the splitter output in the tray. The green pigtail for the IT
service gets in the subscriber tray directly spliced to the
corresponding fiber of the operator.
(In the appendix under chapter 8 you will find an enlarged
representation of the figure)
2.3 Dimensions (in mm)
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2.4 Tools
Tube Cutter
Tools for stripping of cable, loose tube and fiber
Screwdriver
3 Installation of the TCB-O
3.1 Preparation
Before installing the TCB distribution box on the wall, please
mark the recommended minimum space requirement of
approx. 1,200 x 550mm (H x W). The distance to the ceiling
should not be less than 200mm if possible to provide safe
access to the screwing of the Entry box cover.
The left starting position of the distribution box depends on
the cable routing from the ceiling, or from the side so that
these can be inserted into the entry box on the left side,
taking into account the minimum bend radius.
If cables from the subscriber or the operator are already in
place for later termination in the distribution box, ensure that
they have sufficient space for safe installation.
3.2 Installation
Take the keys for the locks at the cover and unlock the
locks. Remove the cover and set it aside.
Loosen the two screws on the cover of the entry box only
until you can remove the cover. Also place the cover to the
side and tighten the screws slightly so that they are not lost.
Unlock the cover of the patchfield box with the key and open
the hinged cover.
To open the pivotable tray holder, you must unlock the bolt
at the top.

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3.2.1 Wall mounting
Note: Check in advance whether cables are laid in the
mounting area.
Align the TCB at the wall and observe the required working
space. Mark the mounting positions. Below you will find the
corresponding dimensions for the drilling pattern.
Drill the appropriate holes into the wall, insert the plugs and
screw the distribution box to the wall without distortion with
the screws. Coarse unevenness must be compensated
accordingly if necessary.
After the wall installation is complete, you can close the
cover of the patchfield box again, as this access is not
required for further installation.
Drilling pattern

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4 Assembly Splice Tray Holder
4.1 TCB-O variant fully equipped
If this Tower Connection Box is present, are all trays, like
the splice tray, splitter tray and patch tray assembled in the
factory.
In this case you can skip this chapter and continue directly
at chapter 5.
4.2 TCB empty or only partially assembled
Additional splice tray blocks with SC or SE trays, splitter
trays or patch trays must be ordered separately from the
accessories, according to configuration.
4.2.1 Splice tray assembly
Insert the first Splice tray block direct at the
routing block of the pre-assembled Splice Tray Holder or
depending on the configuration on top of other blocks.
Additional splice tray blocks need to be mounted
accordingly.
4.2.2 Splitter tray assembly
One splitter tray requires the space of two splice trays.
Insert the Splitter tray(s) into the holder at the
appropriate position.
If required because of the tray layout, remove first 2 splice
trays from the splice tray block, and insert the splitter tray at
that space. In case more than one splitter tray is required,
remove additional trays.
4.2.3 Patch tray assembly
The patch tray unit contains the tray holder loaded with 3
patch trays (no adapters loaded)
Insert the tray holder with the 3 SE patch trays, according
the tray layout plan in the pre-assembled Splice Tray
Holder. In case more than one tray holder for additional
patch trays is required, it must be installed directly after the
first tray holder

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5 Cable routing and installation
5.1 Cable feed from the operator
The C-rails allows the use of ACE Tube clips for fixation of
cable protection tubes or cable. It is recommended to use
them.
Note: Tube clips are not included in the shipment, they
must be separate ordered as accessory item.
For example click the Tube clips into the profile rails. Take
the accessories kit from the shipment and seal at both ends
with the 4 round foam the rails.
The feeder cable of the operator (e.g. 48 fibers in 4 buffer
tubes) is inserted at the top position in the tube clip at the
rails and routed through the foam sealing via the upper
radius limiter into the base to the lateral cable clamp.
Select the center of the strain relief positions on the cable
sheath. Likewise, mark as well the stripping position of the
cable sheath approx. 2cm below the clamp position of the
cable tie wrap.
Foam adhesive tape is applied to the center markings of the
strain relief around the cable sheath.
Remove the cable sheath, in accordance to instruction of
the cable manufacturer over a length of approx. 4m. Then
fix the cable with cable ties at the clamp and fix, if applicable
the central cable strength member at the intended position
at the clamping plates.
Combine the individual loose tubes into one strand.

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Route the loose tubes to the back of the splice tray holder
in a bow as shown in the figure. Route them through the
cable clips as shown and make a complete loop, this
ensures the correct routing and storage of required slack.
By a additional loop, a corresponding extra length can be
added.
Then pass the remaining loose tube length of approx. 1.8m
through the cut out onto the front of the splice tray holder.
Move the splice tray holder back to the starting position.
Remove the routing block's cover and then route the loose
tubes into the tube holder.

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Match the loose tubes on the tube holder and mark the
tubes appx. 10mm above the tube holder.
Strip the loose tubes and clean the fibers in accordance to
the cable manufacturer instructions.
Route the loose tubes and fibers back to the routing block.
Snap the loose tubes from the front into the tube holder. The
rear clamp is always used first.
The fibers of the operator's feeder cable are fed to the left or
right guide channel at the tray holder via the mixer.
Route the fiber via the guide channel into the grooves of the
tray block into the appropriate splice tray.

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5.1.1 Feeder cable fiber layout plan
Via the left guide channel, only the fibers that are spliced
onto the input fiber of the splitters are fed to the splice trays
for splitter input 1 and 2. (orange colored trays) (In the
appendix under chapter 8 you will find an enlarged figure)
In the splice tray, according to the figure, the direction of the
feeder cable fiber is changed, since both the splitter input
fiber from the above splitter trays and the feeder cable fiber
are fed from the left hand channel to the tray.
The fibers to the subscriber trays are fed via the right guide
channel. In these trays, the fibers from the patch trays are
already pre-assembled at the factory and stored.
The fibers of the feeder cable gets in these trays directly
spliced onto the green-colored pigtails for providing the
subscriber with the IT services.
5.1.2 Splitter output fibers
The splitter output fibers from the orange-colored splitter
trays are fed via the right guide channel to the
corresponding subscriber tray, according to the splicing plan
and gets spliced onto the red-colored pigtail.

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5.2 Cable feed from the subscriber
The access cables of the subscribers (e.g. 4 fiber MDIC
cable) are fed just as the feeder cable from the operator
through the entry box.
Approx. 20 cm long in-building cable protection tubes are
inserted into the tube clips for managed cable feeding.
The first row of the Tube Clip is already pre-assembled (see
5.1), the second row of tube clip is applied if necessary on
top of the first row (check the ACE tube clip manual for
advice). Add the protection tubes as required.
Insert the individual MDIC cables with a diameter of 3.7 mm
through the cable protection tube at a length of approx.
3.4m. Press them, like the feeder cable into the foam seal
and route the cable via the cable routing bracket in the base
downwards and put it through the cut out of the base onto
the front. Bundle all cables slightly after the installation.
Move the splice tray holder back to the starting position and
fix it.
The passed through MDIC cables with a remaining length of
approx. 2.2m are now guided in a light bow to the front of
the splice tray holder and fed to the routing block around the
radius limiter.
Remove the routing block cover and route the cable into the
tube holder on the right hand side.
Match the loose tubes on the tube holder and mark the
tubes appx. 1cm above the tube holder. (see 5.1)
Strip the cable and clean the fibers in accordance to
the cable manufacturer instructions.
Route the cable and fibers back to the routing block.
Snap the cables from the front into the tube holder. The
rear clamp is always used first.

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5.2.1 Subscriber fiber layout plan
The fibers of the MDIC cable of the subscriber and where
applicable, the building services are fed via the mixer to the
right guide channel.
Route the fibers in accordance to the layout plan or splicing
plan to the appropriate subscriber patch tray.
The assignment is carried out according to the fiber/tray
layout plan shown in 2.2. Details can be found in the
appendix under chapter 8 in an enlarged figure.
Insert the fibers into the pre-assembled patch trays.
Splice the 4 fibers of the subscriber onto the 4 pigtails
(position number 12 of the scope of delivery) and place the
Crimp splice protection in the holder
Make sure that the splice plan and port assignments are
adhere strictly.
5.3 Preparation Connection 2nd Operator
The TCB-O is desigend for Open Access what enables
subscriber to decide for a second operator. To setup the
service the required patch cable are parked at the parking
panel and must be terminated at the relevant port in the
patch tray.
The cable storage and port count was carried out in
accordance with the tray layout plan assignment. See
Chapter 2.2 and the appendix in Chapter 8.
The port assignment in the patch field box as well as the
storage of the patch cables at the parking panel is in
accordance to the subscriber assignment (T1... T26) in the
patch trays.
The individual port/cables 3 + 4 are assigned to the adapter
port in the patch tray and must be connected accordingly.

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Fold up the tray accordingly, remove the dust protection
caps from the output patch port 3+4.
Take the corresponding patch cable from the parking panel,
remove the dust protection cap and clean the conenctor
before termination.
The patch cable with counting number 3 is plugged into port
3, or the cable with counting number 4 on port 4. Ensure
that the connector is correctly locked in the adapter.
Insert the patch cable on the right hand side into the guide
channel.
When the tray assembly is completed, fold down the patch
tray and start with the configuraion of the next subscriber
tray in accordance to the planning document.
5.4 Completion of installation and locking of
the TCB
Close the pivotable splice tray holder and lock it with the pin
at the top.
Loosen the two screws on the entry box until you can attach
the cover. Tighten the screws again.
Position the cover carefully on the box. Make sure that no
cables or fibers sticking out of its guidance or anything is
protruding. Lock the cover with the two locks.
Ensure that all keys are stored according to agreement.
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6 Connection of 2nd Operator
To connect a 2nd operator, only the cover of the patch box
must be opened with the appropriate key.
In the patch box are the adapter ports accessable which are
at the factory already pre-assembled via the internal patch
cable to the subscriber connections. The pigtails in the
patch trays have (should) be spliced accordingly in advance.
According to the layout plan in the documentation, the
relevant subscriber can now be provided with the new IT
and/or TV service from the second operator by simply
connecting of a patch cable.
Remove the dust cap of the adapter and clean the port with
a suitable tool. Also clean the connector of the patch cable
and then connect the cable. Ensure that the connector is
securely locked in the adapter.
Route the patch cable through the foam seal out of the
patch box.
After completion of the work, the patch box can be closed
and locked again.

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7 Variants and accessories
Accessories
568118
Splice tray block loaded with 6 SC trays, PF
568156
Splitter tray 1:16, PF
568195
Splitter tray 1:32, PF
568065
Patch tray block loaded with 3 SE patch trays, PF
568033
Cover splice tray, PF blue
568034
Cover patch tray, PF green
510700
Tube clip for 7-8mm tube
510701
Tube clip for 10 mm tube
510702
Tube clip for 12 mm tube
510703
Tube clip for 14 mm tube
401306
AC-SPA1 Crimp splice protection, 150 pcs. per PU (packing unit)
430160
AC-TOCP-125 Cleaning tool for LC Adapter and Connector
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