Tyco Electronics Raychem FIST-MB2-S User manual

FIST-MB2-S
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
FIST Medium Box for Cable Splicing Only
1 Introduction
1.1 Product description
2 General
2.1 Tools
2.2 Kit contents
3 Installation and pre
assembling of box
3.1 Preparation of box
3.2 Opening of the ports
3.3 Installation of wrap around groove
plates
3.4 installation of the splicing trays
3.5 Mounting of the box on the wall
4 Cable installation
4.1 Cable preparation
4.2 Cable termination
5. Fiber routing to individual trays
5.1 Allocation of the loose tubes in the tube holder
5.2 Routing of the cable fibers
6 Fiber organisation after splicing
7 Closing the box
8 Important steps
9 Rearrangements
Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Product Description
The FIST-MB2-S is a Generic Box for a fiber management system that offers the function of splicing cables to
cables. It provides a mechanical and environmental protection for all the fiber optic components and permits
easy access by both the network provider and the customer. The box is applicable indoor and inside street
cabinets.
The FIST-MB2-S box is designed to splice fibers and can handle 96 splices (fully occupied by SE-trays).
2 General
2.1 Tools
Hammer
Screwdriver
Marker
Fiber guiding pin
FACC-tube-cutter-01 to cut loose tubes
FIST-GB-CUT-TOOL-PG16 to cut holes for glands
FACC-TUBE-Stripper-02 to strip loose tubes
FACC-HEAT-GUN-220V or 110V 1460W hot air gun to install the heatshrink cable seals

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Depending on the network layout and the construction of the cables
the used kit content may be different. Some of the components will be
pre-assembled in the box depending on the selection and the ordering.
The minimum content will be:
• 4 PCs of mounting bolts and plugs for wall mounting
• The box base
• Pre installed - Universal Mounting System profile.
- Small fiber routing block with tube holders
- Tray lid, guiding pin and retainers
- Velcro strap
- FAS cap including the Tray wedge
- Cable strain relief connectors and fixing plate
• Cable glands
• Tiewraps
• The Cover (including 4 preinstalled screws)
• Installation instruction
3 Installation
3.1 Preparation of box
3.2.1. Drill out the ports to be used ,
Incoming cables Ports 1-2
Outgoing cable Ports 4-5
Port 1 and 2 for cables routed to the right tubeholder.
Port 4 and 5 for cables routed to the left tubeholder.
Port 3 can not be used to feed a cable through.
2.2 Kit contents
3.1.1 Unlock the screws and remove the cover.
3.1.2. In case of a box with lock, lift cover and remove the guiding
pins.
3.2 Opening of the cable ports
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3.2.2. Select the appropriate gland depending on the cable diameter.
3.2.3. Install the glands in the selected ports by tighten the nut on the
inside of the box, do not forget to install the rubber ring on the outside
of the box.
3.3 Installation of wraparound groove plates
3.4.1 Install the splicing cassette by pushing the lip on the groove
plate slightly up with the tray and move the tray lateral from left to right
into the hinging cavity.
Note 1 for single element tray, start on the second position
leaving one position open between each of the cassettes.
2 for ribbon 4-8 trays, the tray hinges have to be
inserted from right to left.
3.4 Installation of the trays
3.3.1. Take the groove plates and slide the long protrusions into the
left bracket of the UMS bracket.
3.3.2. Pull on the long snapfit towards the profile till it clicks in the
UMS bracket; start on the FAS block without leaving gaps between the
plates.

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3.5.3. Hold the base part onto the wall. Insert the screws and tighten.
4.1.1. Feed the cable through the cable port gland.
4 Cable installation
4.1 Cable preparation
4.1.2. In case the cable diameter does not match with the diameter
of the gland seal, remove the plastic nut, metal ring and rubber seal
inside the gland and peel out some of the break out rubber rings up to
the right diameter.
3.5.1. Place the template against the wall and mark the 4 mounting
positions.
3.5.2. Drill the holes (dia. 6 mm, depth 60 mm) and place the plugs
into the holes.
3.5 Mounting of the box on the wall

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4.1.3 Prepare the cable according to the drawing, Strip and clean
the cable over a length of 1800 mm. and cut the strength member at
60 mm length.
For slotted core cable only
4.1.3.1 Install a protection tube of 150 mm. over the fibers of each slot
and slide the tube into the slot of the cable.
4.1.3.2 Protect the transition from the cable to the tubes with a few
layers of Teflon tape.
4.1.3.3 Consider the protection tubes now as loose tubes in the
installation.
4.2.1. Pull the cable back in the correct position, the cable jacket
should protrude 30 mm into the box passing the cable strapping point.
4.2. Cable termination
60 mm
1800 mm

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4.2.4 Tighten the gland.
5 Fiber routing to the individual trays
5.1 Allocation of the tubes in the tubeholders
Important. Loose tubes should be routed up to the tubeholder in such
way that access to all the tubes is possible at all times in case of re-
routing without crossings of already installed tubes.
5.2 Routing of cable fibers
4.2.2. Insert the strength member in the strength member connector
and tighten the connector with a screwdriver. If necessary, remove the
plastic core from the strenght member till it fits in the strain relief
connector.
4.2.3 Secure the cable with a tiewrap onto the cable attachment
plate.
5.2.1. Open the Velcro strap and remove the FAS block cap.

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5.2.2 Mark the tubes between the two marks on the tubeholder.
5.2.3 Cut and remove the excess of the loose tubes from the mark,
and clean the fibers.
5.2.4 Position the loose tubes in the tubeholder and slide the tube
holder retainer with the snap forwards in the lowest possible cavity of
the tube holder above the loose tubes. The tube holder retainer must
snap.
5.2.5 Route the fibers in the grooves of the wraparound groove plate
to the entrance of the identified tray. Fiber must be routed in the
groove underneath the tray hinge.

7.1 Install the FAS block cap and the retainer.
7.2 Secure the splicing cassettes with the Velcro strap.
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5.2.7 Store the fibers temporarily on a tray.
5.2.6 Pull gently on the fibers in the tray and make sure that the
fibers are well contained in FAS block and wraparound groove plate.
6 Fiber organisation on trays after splicing
6.1 Take the splice protector and put it centered towards the splice
holder.
6.2 Different types of splice holders can be fitted in the cassette with
the use of an adapted splice holder.
7 Closing the box

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7.3 Place on the cover on the box base and secure the cover with the
screws.
8 Important steps during installations
• Make sure that grooves on FAS and wraparound groove plate are
clean.
• Clean the fibers.
• Tubes routed up to the tube holder should be routed in such a way
that complete access to the tubes is possible without creating
crossings and without creating distortions on the tubes already
installed in the tube holder.
• Use correct lengths in the tubeholder.
• Make sure not to loose ID.
9 Rearrangement
• Avoid to pull fibers in-between groove plates.
• Avoid fiber movement between tubeholders and first containment
on the FAS block.
• If accidentally active fibers are removed from the containment
devices, reposition them carefully.
7.4 In case of a box with lock insert first the four guiding pins in the
box before installing the cover.

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FIST-MB2-T
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Medium Box for Cable Termination
1 Introduction
1.1 Product description.
2 General
2.1 Tools
2.2 Kit contents
3 Installation and pre
assembling of box
3.1 Preparation of box
3.2 Opening of the ports.
3.3 Installation of wrap around groove
plates
3.4 Installation of the splicing trays
3.5 Mounting of the box on the wall
4 Cable installation
4.1 Cable preparation
4.2 Cable termination
4.3 Routing of the cable fibers
5 Pigtail installation
5.1 Installation pigtails with connectors
5.2 Installation of pigtails with Kevlar termination
5.3 Pigtail routing to the splicing trays
5.4 installation of the pigtail seals
6 Fiber organisation after splicing
7 Closing the box
8 Important steps
9 Rearrangements
Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Product Description
The FIST-MB2-T is a Generic Box for a fiber management system that offers the function of splicing and patching.
It provides a mechanical and environmental protection for all the fiber optic components and permits easy
access by both the network provider and the customer. The box is applicable indoor and inside street cabinets.
The FIST-MB2-t box is designed to terminate, and patch fibers, it can handle up to 16 connectors.
2 General
2.1 Tools
Hammer
Screwdriver
Marker
Fiber guiding pin
FACC-tube-cutter-01 to cut loose tubes
FIST-GB-CUT-TOOL-PG16 to cut holes for glands
FACC-TUBE-Stripper-02 to strip loose tubes
FACC-HEAT-GUN-220V or 110V 1460W hot air gun to install the heatshrink cable seals

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3.1.2 In case of a box with lock, lift cover and remove the guiding
pins.
3.2 Opening of the cable ports
2.2 Kit contents
Depending on the network layout and the construction of the used
cables, the kit content may be different. Some of the components will
be pre-assembled in the box depending on the selection and the
ordering. The minimum content will be:
• 4 pcs of mounting bolts and plugs for wall mounting.
• The box base
• Pre installed - Universal Mounting System profile.
- Small fiber routing block with tube holders
- Tray lid and guiding pin and retainers
- Velcro strap
- FAS cap including the tray wedge
- Cable strain relief connectors and fixing plate
- patch panel with 2 anti movements strips
(AMS)
• Cable glands, including pigtail seals (4 pigtails per seal)
• Tiewraps
• The Cover (including 4 preinstalled screws).
• Installation instruction
2.3 Selection table
MB-2-T box capacity
W/A groove Type of tray max.number Capacity
plate units of trays connectors KTUs
8 FIST-SOSA2-8SC-X 8 16 8
8 FIST-SOSA2-8SE-X 4 16 8
8 FIST-GB2-FOR04-XX-2 4 16 n/a
6 FIST-GB2-FOR08-XX-2 2 16 n/a
4 FIST-GB2-FOR12-XX-2 1 12 n/a
3 Installation
3.1 Preparation of box
3.1.1 Unlock the screws and remove the cover.
3.2.1 Drill out the ports to be used, (cable in, port 1 - pigtails out,
ports 2, 3, 4, 5).
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3.2.2 Select the appropriate gland depending on the cable diameter.
3.4.1 Install the splicing tray by pushing the lip on the groove plate
slightly up with the tray and move the tray lateral from left to right into
the hinging cavity.
Note. 1 for single element start on the second position
leaving one position open between each of the trays.
2 For ribbon 4-8 trays the tray hinges have to be
inserted from right to left.
3.2.3 Install the glands in the selected ports by tighten the nut on the
inside of the box, do not forget to install the rubber ring on the outside
of the box.
3.3 Installation of wraparound groove plates
3.3.1. Take the groove plates and slide the long protrusions into the
left bracket of the UMS bracket.
3.3.2. Pull on the long snapfit towards the profile till it clicks in the
UMS bracket, start on the FAS block without leaving gaps between the
plates.
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3.5.1. Place the template against the wall and mark the 4 mounting
positions.
3.5.2. Drill the holes (diameter. 6 mm, depth 60 mm) and place the
plugs into the holes.
4.1.1. Feed the cable through the cable port gland.
4 Cable installation
4.1 Cable preparation
3.5 Mounting of the box on the wall
3.5.3. Hold the base part onto the wall. Insert the screws and tighten.
4.1.2. In case the cable diameter does not match with the diameter
of the gland seal, remove the plastic nut, metal ring and rubber seal
inside the gland and peel out some of the break out rubber rings up to
the right diameter.
4.1.3 Prepare the cable according to the drawing, Strip and clean
the cable over a length of 1800 mm. and cut the strength member at
60 mm length.
1800 mm
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4.2.1 Pull the cable back in the correct position, the cable jacket
should protrude 30 mm into the box. passing the cable strapping point.
4.2 Cable terminationFor slotted core cable only
4.1.3.1 Install a protection tube of 150 mm over the fibers of each slot
and slide it into the slot of the cable.
4.1.3.2 Protect the transition from the cable to the tubes with a few
layers of Teflon tape.
4.1.3.3 Consider the protection tubes now as loose tubes in the
installation.
4.2.2 Insert the strength member in the strength member connector
and tighten the connector with a screwdriver. If necessary remove the
plastic core from the straight member till it fits in the strain relief
connector.

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4.2.3 Secure the cable with a tiewrap onto the cable attachment
plate.
4.3.3 Mark the tubes between the two marks on the tube holder.
4.2.4 Tighten the gland
4.3 Routing of cable fibers
4.3.1 Allocation of the tubes in the tube holders.
Important; loose tubes should be routed up to the tube holder in such
way that access to all the tubes is possible at all times in case of re-
routing without crossings of already installed tubes.
4.3.2 Open the Velcro strap and remove the FAS block cap.
4.3.3 Cut and remove the excess of the loose tube and clean the
fibers.

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4.3.7 Pull gently on the fibers in the tray and make sure that the
fibers are well contained in FAS block and wraparound groove plate.
4.3.5 Position the loose tubes in the tube holder and slide the tube
holder retainer with the snap forwards in the lowest possible cavity of
the tube holder above the loose tube(s). The tube holder retainer must
snap.
4.3.8 Store the fibers temporarily on a tray.
5 Pigtail installation
5.1 Installation of pigtails with connectors
4.3.6 Route the fibers in the grooves of the wraparound groove plate
to the entrance of the identified tray. Fiber must be routed in the
groove of the tray hinge.
5.1.1 Connector adapters have to be installed in the patch panel.
Push the adapter from the top in the patch panel and slide it in position.

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5.1.2 When all adapters are installed slide them to the left side of the
patch panel, measure the length of the Anti Movement Strip and cut
the AMS to length (distance of the opening minus 6 slots).
5.1.5 Remove the pigtail gland seal and nut , feed the jumper
connectors through the gland and mount the connectors to the
adapter on the patch panel.
5.2 Installation of pigtails with Kevlar termination unit
(KTU)
5.1.3 Install the anti movement strip (AMS) on both the slot sides of
the patch panel.
5.1.4 Mount the pigtail connectors in the adapters and route the
pigtails to the splicing trays.
5.2.1 A Kevlar termination adapter has to be installed in the patch
panel. Push the adapter from the top in the patch panel, an slide it in
position. Each adapter can contain two KTUs.