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ADCP-75-169 • Issue 1 • June 2004
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© 2004, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
When routed to the RU outdoor cabinet, the OSP fiber optic cable should be spliced to a
connectorized outdoor-rated cable (consisting of individual jacketed pigtails) which is then
routed into the outdoor cabinet. The individual pigtails can then be connected directly to the
STM optical ports. A connector is provided on the bottom of the RU outdoor cabinet to seal the
cable entry point and provide strain relief. The procedure for routing the fiber cable into an
outdoor cabinet in provided in the applicable Remote Unit Installation and Maintenance Manual
(see Related Publications section).
When routed to the RU indoor mounting shelf, the OSP cable should be terminated at a fiber
distribution panel and spliced to pigtails. Jumper patch cords may then be used to link the STM
optical ports to the OSP cable terminations. Whenever possible, a guideway such as the
FiberGuide system should be provided to protect the fiber optic patch cords from damage and to
prevent excessive bending. The procedure for connecting the OSP optical fibers to an STM
mounted in the indoor mounting shelf is provided in the applicable Remote Unit Installation and
Maintenance Manual (see Related Publications section).
4.4 HU Mounting Procedure
The HU may be mounted in either a 19-inch or 23-inch EIA or WECO equipment rack. Both
US standard and metric machine screws are included for rack mounting the HU. When loading
the HU in a rack, make sure the mechanical loading of the rack is even to avoid a hazardous
condition such as a severely unbalanced rack. The rack should safety support the combined
weight of all the equipment it holds. In addition, maximum recommended ambient temperature
for the HU is 50º C (122º F). Allow sufficient air circulation or space between units when the
HU is installed in a multi-rack assembly because the operating ambient temperature of the rack
environment might be greater than room ambient.
Use the following procedure to install the HU in the equipment rack:
1. The HU is shipped with the mounting brackets installed for 19-inch rack installations. If
mounting the HU in a 19-inch rack, proceed to step 4. If mounting the HU in a 23-inch
rack, proceed to step 2.
2. Remove both mounting brackets from the HU (requires TORX screwdriver with T20 bit)
and save screws for reuse.
3. Reinstall both mounting brackets so the long side of the bracket is flush with the HU front
panel as shown in Figure 9. Use the screws removed in step 2 to re-attach the brackets to
the HU chassis.
Warning: Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when
installing or using electrically powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock, never install or
use electrical equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.
Note: To insure that all optical connectors remain dust-free during installation, leave all dust
caps and dust protectors in place until directed to remove them for connection.