Equipment Issue A
030-300612 Rev. A, May 2009
Section VE1-18S-CU8-30A
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Nylatchris a registered trademark of Hartwell-Dzus, Inc.
- Installation Guide -
VE118-SCU8 LGX-Type Panel with 8 SC/UPC Couplers
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Document Purpose
This document provides installation information for the West-
ellrVirtualEdgerVE118-SCU8 LGXr-type panel with 8
SC/UPC-type couplers, which is typically installed in one LGX-
type position of a Westell VirtualEdge mounting. The panel is
shown in Figure 1.
- NOTE -
Hereafter, the VE118-SCU8 also may be commonly referred to as the
panel."
1.2 Document Status
Whenever this document is updated, the reason will be stated
in this paragraph.
1.3 Product Purpose & Mounting
The VirtualEdge (VE) VE118-SCU8 is a panel which contains
eight SC/UPC couplers secured in an LGX-sized faceplate that
can be installed in Westell VirtualEdge mountings. As shown
in Figure 2 and Figure 3, this panel mounts in a VirtualEdge
mounting or enclosure that contains LGX-sized cut-outs or
positions. Two provided snap-in Nylatchrfasteners are used to
secure the panel in the mounting. See Table 1 below for model
numbers of specific Westell VirtualEdge mountings which ac-
cept the panel.
Model # LGX
positions
Description
VEUP-30 3 1-RU high, 3-LGX-position mounting with
12 empty Keystone ports and rear tray,
for walls, 19" racks, or 23" racks.
VEUE-30 3Wall-mount locking enclosure with separ-
ate Network and subscriber doors, 3 LGX
positions (12 Keystone positions), fiber
spool, and space for 2 fiber splice trays.
VECE-30 3 Wall-mount locking enclosure with one
door, 3 LGX positions (12 Keystone
positions), 4 SC couplers, fiber spool,
fiber splice tray (space for 2), and special
cable (stub-to-4 SC/UPC connectors).
31EVE-20 2 Outdoor NID enclosure with 2 LGX
positions and 8 Keystone ports.
Table 1. Mountings for the Panel
- INSPECTION NOTE -
Visually inspect the product for damages prior to installation. If damaged
in transit, immediately report the damage to the transportation company
and to Westell (see Part 3 for telephone number).
Figure 1. VE118-SCU8 Panel
Figure 2. Installing VE118-SCU8 Panel in a VEUP-30
Insert coupler panel from the front of the mounting.
Rear Tray of VEUP-30
D-ring
(optional)
Empty
Mounting
Coupler Panel
Align Nylatch fasteners in the coupler panel with the
holes on either side of the mounting’s empty LGX-type
slot, then insert the fasteners until they snap in place.
LGX-type
Position
Ear
VE118-SCU8 Panel
8 SC/UPC
Couplers
(Provided)
Fastener
Nylatch r
Adjustable
- FIBER WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS -
Always follow proper fiber precautions whenever working with
fiber.
Carefully clean up any shards and loose fiber pieces and avoid
hand, skin, or eye contact with fiber shards.
Never look into the end of a live fiber strand and always wear protective
eyewear.
Always observe proper fiber cable bend radius guidelines; never kink or
excessively bend or loop fibers.
2. INSTALLATION
Always follow local company practices and procedures when instal-
ling equipment. If none exist, follow the steps below to install the
panel. Consult Figure 2 and Figure 3 as needed while performing
these steps.
1. Gather tools and supplies. The following tools and supplies
may be needed to install the panel.
SVirtualEdge mounting with LGXr-type cut-out slots
2. Align panel with the mounting. Locate the predrilled holes at
both ends of an empty LGX-type position in a VirtualEdge
mounting. Align the Nylatchrfasteners and holes at each side
of the panel with the holes in the empty LGX position in the
mounting.
