ADC ACE-142S/142V Network Card User Manual


 
ADCP-96-015 Issue 1 July 2004
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© 2004, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
6 DISTRIBUTION CABLE INSTALLATION AND SPLICING
This section describes how to install the OSP distribution cables in the ACE-142S/142V cabinet
and how to use the distribution cable splice trays. If the cabinet is equipped with pre-installed
distribution cables, refer to Section 6.2 for the bottom cover installation procedure.
6.1 Distribution Cable Installation
The OSP distribution cables enter the ACE-142S/142V cabinet from the bottom. At the entry/
exit point to the cabinet, each distribution cable is secured with a clamp. Beyond the clamp, the
outer sheath of the cable is removed to expose the optical fibers. Moisture blocking, grounding,
and fanout kits must be installed (as required by local practice) to protect the exposed optical
fibers. The OSP distribution cable fiber count may be any multiple of 72 (depending on the
number of connector panels) with stranded or ribbon type fiber construction. From the clamping
point, the optical fibers are routed to the splice trays for splicing to the connector panel pigtails.
Use the following procedure to install the distribution cable:
1. Route the OSP distribution cable into the cabinet from the bottom. If the cabinet is
mounted on a concrete pad, use the duct on the left side.
2. Pull the cable up through the cabinet and strip off 156 inches (396 cm) of the outside cable
sheath to expose the fiber subunits.
3. Install moisture-blocking, fanout, and grounding kits as required by local practice. Follow
the installation instructions provided with each kit.
4. Nine cable clamping positions are provided near the center of the cabinet as shown in
Figure 20. Select one of the clamping positions as the attachment point for the cable.
Figure 20. Distribution Cable Clamping Positions
Caution: A fanout kit is required when installing ribbon cable. The fanout kit includes plastic
tubes that protect the fiber ribbons and prevent damage.
Note: Use the middle cable clamp positions first and the top clamp positions second when
installing the distribution cables. The bottom clamp positions are extra. The bracket for the
top row of clamps may be removed if necessary to facilitate cable installation.
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CLAMPS FOR
ATTACHING THE
DISTRIBUTION CABLES
(9 PLACES)