Fiber Distribution Frame Splice Module Accessory Kit Installation Instructions Content Page INTRODUCTION... 1 Revision History... 1 Trademark Information... 1 Related Publications... 1 1 DESCRIPTION... 2 2 INSTALLATION... 2 3 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE... 6 INTRODUCTION This manual tells how to install the ADC Splice Module Accessory Kit. Use these instructions when installing fiber optic pigtails in either a standard or combination splice module. Revision History ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE Issue 6 12/1997 Reformat to current standards. Issue 7 05/1999 Update to current format standards. Issue 8 03/2001 Non-technical update. Trademark Information ADC is a registered trademark of ADC Telecommunications, Inc. Related Publications Listed below are related manuals and their publication numbers. Copies of these publications can be ordered by contacting the ADC Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-366-3891 (in U.S.A. or Canada) or 952-946-3000, extension 63475 (outside U.S.A. and Canada). Title ADCP Number Fiber Distribution Frame User Manual 90-113 1056975 Rev B Page 1
1 DESCRIPTION The Splice Module Accessory Kit is used to designate and protect pigtails prior to installation in a splice drawer. One kit accommodates up to 96 pigtails and includes the following: 8 braided fiberglass sleeves and 8 plastic sleeves 8 splice drawer designation labels 1 sheet of pigtail numbers 1 kit instruction sheet 2 INSTALLATION Pigtails are individual lengths of fiber that have a fiber optic connector at one end. When pigtails are installed, each pigtail connector is mated to a bulkhead adapter or bulkhead receptacle at the rear of a connector module. From the connector module, each pigtail fiber is routed to either a standard splice module or a combination splice module for splicing to an OSP fiber. To utilize the maximum splice capacity of the splice modules, pigtails are installed in groups of 12. Each group of 12 pigtails is protected by a fiberglass braided sleeve. The outside diameter of each pigtail should not exceed 900 microns; otherwise, fewer than 12 pigtails will fit in the braided sleeve. Pigtails may be routed to the rear of the splice modules from either the left or right side of the frame. However, when zoning is used, pigtails should be routed on the same side of the frame as the OSP cables. Entry holes are provided at the rear of each splice module for routing the pigtails into the splice drawers. Use the following procedure to install pigtails: 1. Determine the length of fiber required for routing each pigtail between the connector and the rear of the splice module. Refer to Figure 1 for an example of how the fanning triangles are used for routing pigtails. If necessary, attempt a trial routing with a spare length of fiber to determine the exact length required. 2. Add 90 inches (2.3 meters) to the length determined in step 1 to allow for the splicing service loop required in the splice module. 3. Select 12 pigtails for installation in the splice module based on the length required for routing and splicing as determined in steps 1 and 2. 4. Apply designation tags to each pigtail one near the connector and the other near the splice end for identification purposes. The connector numbers for each pigtail are indicated on the rear of the connector module. 5. Carefully feed 12 pigtails into one of the braided fiberglass sleeves provided with the kit. Continue feeding pigtails into the sleeve until all the pigtails emerge from the opposite end, as shown in Figure 2. 6. Mate each pigtail connector with the appropriate bulkhead adapter or bulkhead receptacle at the rear of the connector module. Follow recommendations of connector manufacturer concerning use of dust caps, connector tightening procedures, and connector cleaning procedures. Page 2
CONNECTOR MODULES NOTE: WHEN ZONING IS USED, PIGTAILS SHOULD BE ROUTED ON SAME SIDE OF FRAME AS OUTSIDE PLANT CABLES. PIGTAILS SPLICE MODULES TERMINATION POINT REAR 6648-A Figure 1. Routing Pigtails to Splice Module 7. Adjust braided sleeve to extend just beyond the radius limiter at the rear of the connector module. 8. Use fanning triangles at the rear of the frame to route pigtails to the splice module. Follow same routing used by existing pigtails. 9. Select the splice drawer that will be used for splicing. Page 3
PIGTAIL FIBERS PROTECTIVE SLEEVE OR JACKET 1424-A Figure 2. Feeding Pigtails into Braided Sleeve 10. Insert end of braided sleeve (with pigtails inside) into the rear entry hole of the selected splice drawer. 11. With splice drawer closed, carefully feed pigtails into drawer from rear of module. 12. Open splice drawer and pull pigtails through until excess slack is removed. 13. Insert the small plastic sleeve onto the end of the braided sleeve as shown in Figure 3. The plastic sleeve prevents the fibers from being pinched when the pigtails are secured to the splice tray. 14. Pull drawer fully open and install the pigtails inside the splice drawer as shown in Figure 4. Route pigtails around take-up spool on left side of drawer, then coil pigtails around radius limiters in the center of the drawer. Verify that braided sleeve does not get snagged on the bracket directly above the take-up spool. Take up all excess slack when coiling the pigtails. 15. Install next group of 12 pigtails in the splice drawer using the same procedure. 16. Close splice drawer allowing slack to be taken up within drawer. Verify that pigtails do not kink or bind as drawer is closed. 17. Repeat procedure for each splice drawer used. 18. Refer to the Fiber Distribution Frame User Manual for basic splicing guidelines. Page 4
PLASTIC SLEEVE 1427-A Figure 3. Installing Plastic Sleeve 6693-A Figure 4. Pigtails Coiled Up Inside Splice Drawer Page 5
3 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE For customers wanting information on ADC products or help in using them, ADC offers the services listed below. To obtain any of these services by telephone, first dial the central ADC telephone number, then dial the extension provided below. The central number for calls originating in the U.S.A. or Canada is 1-800-366-3891. For calls originating outside the U.S.A. or Canada, dial country code 1 then dial 952-946-3000. Sales Assistance Extension 63000 Systems Integration Extension 63000 BCG Technical Assistance Center Extension 63475 E-Mail: bcg_tac@adc.com Product Return Department Extension 63748 E-Mail: repair&return@adc.com Quotation Proposals Ordering and Delivery General Product Information Complete Solutions (from Concept to Installation) Network Design and Integration Testing System Turn-Up and Testing Network Monitoring (Upstream or Downstream) Power Monitoring and Remote Surveillance Service/Maintenance Agreements Systems Operation Technical Information System/Network Configuration Product Specification and Application Training (Product-Specific) Installation and Operation Assistance Troubleshooting and Repair ADC Return Authorization number and instructions must be obtained before returning products. Product information may also be obtained using the ADC web site at www.adc.com or by writing ADC Telecommunications, Inc., P.O. Box 1101, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1101, U.S.A. Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. ADC reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no event shall ADC be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and ADC further disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similar damages. This disclaimer of liability applies to all products, publications and services during and after the warranty period. This publication may be verified at any time by contacting ADC s Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-366-3891, extension 63475 (in U.S.A. or Canada) or 952-946-3475 (outside U.S.A. and Canada), or by e-mail to bcg_tac@adc.com. All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A. Page 6