Section VEL‐GX3‐20A 030‐101804 Rev. B R
41310IARB
Figure 4. Inserting Adapter Panels and Fiber Cassettes
Insert adapter panels and cassettes from the front
Couplers
Rear Tray of VELGX3
D‐ring
(optional)
Empty
not provided.
Mounting
and D‐rings
adapter panel
of the VELGX‐30 panel. Align Ny‐latch fasteners in
adapter panel with the holes on either side of the
empty LGX‐type slot, then insert the fasteners until
they snap into place.
Populated
adapter panel
ear
Ny‐latch
fastener (populate with
orderable
couplers)
6. Drill holes. Set aside the panel and drill the holes. Do not
make the holes too big.
7. Attach panel to wall. Lift the panel and align the holes in
the mounting ears with the drilled holes in the wall, then
insert and tighten the mounting screws (not provided).
‐ GROUNDING NOTE ‐
Always follow local safety precautions and standard operating proce
dures for grounding the equipment when installing, upgrading, repairing
or maintaining equipment. Any instructions or information contained
herein is subordinate to local codes, operating procedures or practices.
2.4 Making Ground Connections
The Westell VE panels are shipped from the factory with a
ground lug (see Figure 3) capable of accepting #6 ground wire
for wall‐mount applications. The installer makes a ground con
nection to the ground lug using a #6 ground wire and then
grounds the panel to an earth ground or according to local
installation procedures for grounding and bonding equipment.
2.5 Making Installer Connections
After the panel is mounted, installer connections can be made
at the front and rear of the three adapter panels of the
VELGX‐30 panel.
‐ CAUTION ‐
Use care when installing and removing couplers and adapter
panels ‐ do not force into place. If a coupler resists insertion,
remove it and check for debris in or near the coupler or hole.
Then gently re‐insert the coupler.
2.5.1 Installing Adapter Panels and Couplers
The VELGX‐30 panel supports 3 LGX‐type adapter panels or
cassettes. Order and install LGX‐type adapter panels or cas
settes per the specific application, company practice, or service
desired. Follow the steps below to install the cassettes, couplers
and adapter panels in the VELGX‐30.
1. Call Westell to order the cassettes, couplers or LGX‐type
adapter panels of choice for the application (see Table 3).
2. Install the desired couplers into their proper or desig
nated positions in the provided Keystone‐type adapter
panels.
3. Align the two, plastic, Ny‐latch fasteners on each side of
the cassette or adapter panel with the holes at both sides
of the empty LGX‐type cut‐out position on the panel. In
sert the fasteners into the holes, and press them until they
click, snap, or lock in place. Verify the adapter panel is se
curely attached to the panel (see Figure 4).
4. Populate the adapter panels and/or cassettes as needed
and make all installer connection per company practice.
5. Use the circuit ID card to properly identify all coupler
positions.
6. Repeat for all adapter panels to be installed.
‐ LGX‐SIZED CASSETTES NOTE ‐
If LGX‐sized cassettes or trays are installed in the VELGX‐30 panel, fol
low the manufacturer's instructions for installer connections at the tray
or cassette.
2.5.2 Labelling Circuit Positions
A circuit identification card (label) and a clear plastic packet
is provided for quick and easy circuit labelling and identifica
tion. The ID card and packet hangs from the panel using the
provided, beaded, removable, cable tie. Use the card per com
pany practice.
3. ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)
3.1 Front Cable Management Tray
To facilitate cable management at the front of the VELGX‐30,
Westell offers a optional, front, metallic, cable management
tray (Figure 5). This tray attaches to the unit as shown in
Figure 5. The tray is designed to allow jumpers and cables to
cross in front of the panel without putting unnecessary down
ward force or strain on the couplers, when installed. The tray
also has bridge‐forms or cable tie‐downs to allow technicians to
dress and secure cables to the tray, if desired. The tray can be
mounted to the panels at two different depths to allow custo
mization based on the amount of cables and jumpers running
across the panels. Use alone or with one or more D‐rings de
scribed in Paragraph 3.2 for a customized cable‐management
solution.
3.2 Cable Management D‐Rings
Optional, metallic D‐rings (Figure 6), installed at either or
both ends of a VirtualEdge panel (or on the mounting ears)
provide guidance and support of the cables that run across the
front of the panel to the couplers. A diagonal slit in the front of
the ring allows existing or newly‐installed cables/jumpers to be
easily inserted into the ring, without re‐feeding or re‐routing,
and the 3” ring depth easily accommodates up to 24 or more
cables. Use one or more D‐rings alone or with the tray de
scribed in Paragraph 3.1 for a customized cable‐management
solution.
