ADC NG3 User Manual

ADCP-90-297

July 2006

NG3™ High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System Termination, Termination/ Splice, and VAM Panels User Manual

Issue 7

1376806 Rev A

ADCP-90-297

July 2006

NG3™ High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System Termination, Termination/ Splice, and VAM Panels User Manual

Issue 7

1376806 Rev A

ADCP-90-297 • Issue 7 • July 2006 • Preface

REVISION HISTORY

ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE

1 1/2003 Original.

2 1/2003 Change format to reduce file size for electronic distribution.

3 7/2003 Add cautionary statements and notes.

4 12/2003 Update for new shorter top cover and related clearance dimensions.

5 6/2004 Update cable breakout diagrams on page 11 and page 12.

6 1/2005 Add information and specifications for 72-position termination and splice panel and VAM panel. Add

7 7/2006 Add Subsection 3.5 (breakout cable installation). Change patch cord length to 65 inches (165.10 cm) in

current Customer Information and Assistance drawing and edit for clarity.

Subsections 4.2.1 and 4.4.1.

TRADEMARK INFORMATION

ADC is a registered trademark of ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

NG3 and TracerLight are trademarks of ADC Telecommunications, Inc.

Kimwipes is a registered trademark of Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

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 73475 (in U.S.A. or Canada) or 952-917-3475 (outside U.S.A. and Canada), or by e-mail to connectivity_tac@adc.com (in U.S.A. or Canada), euro_tac@adc.com (in Europe), or asiapacific_tac@adc.com (in the Asian Pacific region).

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ADC Telecommunications, Inc. P.O. Box 1101, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440-1101 In U.S.A. and Canada: 1-800-366-3891 Outside U.S.A. and Canada: (952) 938-8080 Fax: (952) 917-1717

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

RELATED PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

ADMONISHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

RECOMMENDED TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

TRAINING AND SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

1 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 NG3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3 NG3 72-Position Termination and Splice Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.4 NG3 12-Position Value Added Module Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5 Specifications and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 NG3 PANEL INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2 Mounting the NG3 Panel on the Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.3 Opening the NG3 Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.4 Installing Micro Value Added Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3 IFC CABLE ROUTING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.1 General IFC Cable Routing Guidelines–All Panel Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.2 Standard Termination Panel IFC Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.3 Termination and Splice Panel IFC Cable Installation and Splicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.4 VAM Panel IFC Cable Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.5 Standard Termination Panel Breakout Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4 FOT EQUIPMENT PATCH CORD ROUTING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.1 General FOT Equipment Patch Cord Routing - All Panel Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.2 Standard Termination Panel FOT Patch Cord Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.3 Termination/Splice Panel FOT Patch Cord Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4.4 VAM Panel FOT Patch Cord Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5.1 Adapter Pack Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5.2 VAM Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

5.3 Cleaning Connectors and Adapters – Standard and Termination/Splice Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

5.4 Cross-Connect Jumper Patch Cord Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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1.2.1 NG3 Standard Termination Panel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.2.2 NG3 Standard Termination Panel Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4.2.1 Cross-Connect Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.2.2 Interconnect Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4.4.1 Rear Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4.4.2 Front Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

5.4.1 Standard Termination Panel and Termination/Splice Panel Cross-Connect Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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5.4.2 VAM Panel Cross-Connect Patch Cord Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

5.5 Closing the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

6 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

6.1 Cable Replacement – Standard Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

6.2 Removing a Patch Cord – All Panel Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

6.3 Replacing an Adapter – Standard Panel and Termination/Splice Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

6.4 Replacing an Adapter Pack – Standard Panel and Termination/Splice Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

6.5 Replacing a VAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

7 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual describes the 72-Position Standard Termination Panel, the 72-Position Termination and Splice Panel, and the 12-Position VAM Panel. It also provides the information and procedures required to install and use each of the three types of NG3 panels. The NG3 panels are part of the NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System.

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 952-917-3000, extension 73475 (outside U.S.A. and Canada). All ADC technical publications are also available on the ADC web site at www.adc.com.

Title/Description ADCP Number

NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System Rack Installation Manual: Raised Floor 90-295

Provides step by step pictorial instructions for installing an NG3 rack on a raised floor.

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NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System Patch Cord Routing Guide 90-296

Provides pictorial guidelines for routing patch cords on a lineup consisting of one or more NG3 frames. This manual consists of laminated cards that hang on the lineup.

NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System User Manual 90-298

Contains an NG3 system overview and information for planning and operating the system.

NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System Rack Installation Manual: Concrete Floor 90-299

Provides step by step pictorial instructions for installing an NG3 rack on a concrete floor.

ADMONISHMENTS

Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to persons or equipment. An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what may happen if the hazard is not avoided. The admonishments — in the form of Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times. These warnings are flagged by use of the triangular alert icon (seen below), and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence.

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Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

Warn ing: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Danger: Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber. Do not look directly into the optical adapters of the adapter packs. Exposure to invisible laser radiation may result. An optical power meter should be used to verify active fibers. A protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any radiating adapter or optical fiber connector to avoid the potential of dangerous amounts of radiation exposure. This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the adapter or connector.

LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

The following acronyms are used in this manual:

FOT Fiber Optic Terminal

IFC Intra Facility Cable

NG3 New Generation High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame

OSP Outside Plant SAP Sliding Adapter Pack

VA M Value Added Module

WDM Wavelength Division Multiplexer

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

#3 Phillips screwdriver with at least an 8-inch shaft.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT

Additional product and installation training and support are available from ADC. Please contact your ADC representative for more information.

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1 DESCRIPTION

This section describes the 72-Position Standard Termination Panel, the 72-Position Termination and Splice Panel, and the 12-Position Value Added Module (VAM) Panel. This section also explains the basic functions and features of each panel type and provides product specifications.

1.1 NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System Overview

The 72-Position Standard Termination Panel, the 72-Position Termination and Splice Panel, and the 12-position VAM Panel are components of the NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System. An example of a typical NG3 frame is shown in Figure 1.

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The NG3 frame and the optical panels mounted in the frame function as a distribution point for fiber optic cables in a high density application. Each frame provides 20 mounting spaces for NG3 panels with each panel providing up to 72 fiber ports. An NG3 frame also contains cable management features including slack storage spools and cable troughs. A fully loaded frame can support 1440 terminations using 2 mm patch cords.

1.2 NG3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel

The NG3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel is a rack-mount panel designed for mounting on the NG3 frame. The panel has a hinged drawer that swings out to provide access to the adapter packs within. The design of the panel allows for flexible deployment of all circuits without a required termination plan or scheme.

The standard panel provides 72 adapter mounting positions (12 adapter packs, each with six adapters). The adapters may be any of the standard single mode and multimode types including SC, FC, and ST. For a complete list of adapter options, contact your ADC representative. The primary components of the NG3 panel are shown in Figure 2 and consist of the following:

• Panel Chassis—The foundation structure of the panel. It is 17.18 inches (43.6 cm) wide

and 3.44 inches (8.7 cm) high. Each frame holds up to 20 panels of this size.

• Radius Limiters—Hold cables to a 1.5 inch minimum bend radius within the drawer to

protect the cable from being damaged by too severe a bend.

• Cable Spool—Holds cables to a 1.5 inch minimum bend radius within the drawer and

keeps cables in position when the drawer is opened.

• Mounting Tabs—Used to fasten the panel on the NG3 rack.

• Drawer Cover—Protects cables when closed and provides access to adapters when open.

The cover is cut out above the adapter packs so as not to press on them when closed. The cover, when open, acts as a stop to prevent the drawer from being accidentally closed.

• Designation Cards—Provide two square inches each of port designation space for all 72

ports, front and rear.

• Adapter Packs—Separately mountable assemblies, each consisting of a housing and six

adapters. The adapter packs swing up individually from their home position, providing full access to front and rear terminations.

• Door Latch—Holds the door in a closed position, can be replaced with a key lock for

locations where security is a concern.

• Hinged Drawer—Swings out from within the panel to the position shown.

• Radius Limiters—Guide patch cords routed out of panel to front of frame.

The adapter pack ports are numbered in ascending numeric order from top to bottom in each individual pack and from rear to front among the adapter packs. Port number 1 is at the top of the adapter pack furthest to the rear of the drawer and port number 72 is at the bottom of the adapter pack furthest to the front. Each of the four designation cards at the front of the drawer have room for 18 port designations.

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1.2.1 NG3 Standard Termination Panel Options

The NG3 standard termination panel may be ordered in either of two configurations:

• Unterminated—Panel is equipped with adapter packs only.

• Preterminated—Panel is equipped with adapter packs and an IFC cable that is pre-

installed in the panel. The stub end of the cable is coiled up or placed on a spool.

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1.2.2 NG3 Standard Termination Panel Accessories

The following accessories are available for use with the NG3 standard termination panel:

• Cable Clamp Kit—provides a clamp and other hardware required for securing an IFC or

OSP cable to the rear side of the NG3 panel.

• IFC Cable Assemblies—are available with single mode or multimode fiber in specified

lengths and with specified connectors.

• Patch Cords—are available with specified connectors in standard lengths of 3.0, 5.0, 6.0,

7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, and 12.0 meters.

• Adapter Packs—are available separately with specified adapters, and can be used either

as replacements for existing adapter packs. The adapters may be any of the standard single mode and multimode types, including SC, FC, and ST. For a current list of adapter options, contact your ADC representative.

• Inline Attenuators—are installed between a connector and an adapter to protect

equipment by attenuating optical signals to acceptable levels. ADC inline attenuators are fused attenuators providing exceptional optical performance.

• TracerLight Connector Identification System—offers a quick and accurate method of

identifying the termination point of optical patch cords. Each end of a TracerLight patch cord features a flashing light source allowing technicians to visually trace individual patch cords from one end to the other without pulling or affecting the patch cord. Use of a TracerLight system minimizes the risk of taking the incorrect fiber out of service, improving system turn-up speed and accuracy. TracerLight patch cords meet all performance criteria of standard ADC patch cords.

1.3 NG3 72-Position Termination and Splice Panel

The NG3 72-Position Termination and Splice Panel is similar to the standard termination panel described in Section 1.2 but includes additional features that allow a ribbon-type 72-fiber IFC cable to be routed to the panel and spliced to a pre-installed connectorized cable assembly within the panel. The termination and splice panel mounts in the NG3 rack and has a hinged drawer that swings out to provide access to the adapter packs and splice tray. The termination and splice panel is primarily used in “tie panel” applications.

The termination and splice panel provides 72 adapter mounting positions (12 adapter packs, each with six adapters) and one splice tray for ribbon-type fusion splices. The same adapter types offered with the standard termination panel are available. The termination and splice panel is equipped with a ribbon-type connectorized cable assembly which is pre-installed in the panel drawer and ready for splicing. The additional features and equipment provided with the termination and splice panel are shown in Figure 3 and described as follows:

• Cable Clamp–Used to secure the ribbon-type IFC cable to the rear side of the panel.

Includes cable clamps, grommet, cover plate, and screws.

• Ribbon Cable Blocking Kit–Separates and protects the fiber ribbons at the cable break-

out point. Includes a protective oval tube assembly for the six 12-fiber ribbons, a fanout base with cover, cover screws, cable ties, and tape. Instructions for kit assembly are included.

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• Splice Tray–An all metal tray that protects and stores the completed splices and bare fiber

ribbons. Includes a protective cover and two 6-position fusion-type ribbon splice chips for holding the splices.

• Ribbon-Type Connectorized Cable Assembly–A ribbon-type 72-fiber IFC cable

assembly terminated with customer-specified connectors. The cable assembly is preinstalled in the drawer and the connectors are mated with the adapter packs. At the cable fanout point, the cable assembly is broken-out into six 12-fiber ribbons which are placed in protective tubing and routed to the splice tray.

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1.4 NG3 12-Position Value Added Module Panel

The NG3 12-Position Value Added Module (VAM) Panel is a rack-mount panel designed for mounting on the NG3 rack. The panel has a hinged drawer that swings out to provide access to the VAM’s within. The VAM panel, shown in Figure 4, allows optical splitter or Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) functionality to be incorporated into specified optical circuits at the NG3 frame. Optical splitters are used to divide the optical signal for distribution to multiple ports in order to provide test, access, and monitoring capability. WDM’s are used to increase transmission capacity, combine separate services on an existing network, and to provide nonintrusive testing.

The following basic VAM types are available:

• Splitter–Distributes the optical signal to multiple circuits

• Monitor–Provides a test or access point in an optical circuit

• Wavelength Division Multiplexer–Allows transmission of two optical wavelengths in the same direction on the same fiber (unidirectional) or transmission of two optical wavelengths in the opposite direction on the same fiber (bidirectional)

PATCH CORD

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Figure 4. NG3 Value Added Module Panel

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The VAM panel provides twelve micro VAM assembly mounting positions. The VAM assemblies must be ordered separately and installed in the panel on an as needed basis. Each VAM assembly, shown in Figure 5, provides a maximum of six front access input/output adapter ports. The same adapter types offered with the termination panel and termination/splice panel are also available with the VAM assembly.

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Figure 5. Typical Micro Value Added Module

Tab le 1 provides specifications for the various NG3 Frame System panels. The dimensions of a

typical panel (with the drawer open and closed) are shown in Figure 6.

Table 1. NG3 Frame System Panel Specifications

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

Physical

Number of terminations or VAM ports (maximum)

Number of adapter packs or VA M ’s ( m a x i m um )

Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.44 x 18.31 x 16.38 in.

Connector and adapter types available

Environment

Temperature

Operating –40° C to 65° C (–40° F to 149° F)

Storage –40° C to 85° C (–40° F to 185° F)

Relative humidity

Operating Up to 80% No condensation

Storage Up to 95% No condensation

(8.7 x 46.6 x 41.6 cm)

3.44 x 18.31 x 30.57 in. (8.7 x 46.6 x 77.6 cm)

Available in most standard types including singlemode PCST, PCFC, 8° SC/APC, 8° FC/APC, 8° E-2000/APC, and duplex 8° SC/APC, and multimode SC, FC, and ST

With hinged drawer closed

With hinged drawer open

Contact ADC for connector recommendations and performance information.

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16.34 IN.

(41.5 CM)

TOP VIEW

15.06 IN.

(38.3 CM)

32.01 IN.

(81.3 CM)

8.00 IN.

(20.3 CM)

18.37 IN.

(46.6 CM)

2 NG3 PANEL INSTALLATION

NG3 panel installation includes unpacking and inspecting the panel and any accessories, mounting the panel on the frame, installing the panel label, and installing VAM’s. Installation of an NG3 panel into the frame should take less than ten minutes.

ADC does not recommend mounting NG3 panels in any frame except the NG3 High Density Fiber Distribution Frame. When splicing or using test equipment, work on a secure surface at a convenient work level. Do not use the NG3 panel to support splice or test equipment.

17.25 IN.

(43.8 CM)

18.32 IN.

(46.5 CM)

FRONT VIEW

CAUTION

XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

3.44 IN.

(8.7 CM)

TOP VIEW WITH

SWING-OUT DRAWER

OPEN 90 DEGREES

Figure 6. Typical NG3 Frame System Panel Dimensions

15.67 IN.

(39.8 CM)

20260-A

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

Use the following procedure to unpack and inspect the NG3 panel:

1. Inspect the shipping carton for signs of damage and note any evidence of rough handling.

2. Open the carton and carefully unpack each item from the protective packing material.

3. If damage is detected or if parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial carrier. Save the damaged carton for inspection by the carrier.

4. Contact ADC (see Section 7 at the end of this manual) for an RMA (Return Material Authorization) and to reorder if replacement is required.

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2.2 Mounting the NG3 Panel on the Frame

Use the following procedure to mount any NG3 panel on the NG3 frame:

1. Determine where the panel will be located on the frame.

2. Align the mounting holes in the panel with the mounting holes in the frame as shown in

Figure 7.

NG3

PANEL

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REAR

TROUGH

SLACK

STORAGE

SPOOL

LOWER

TROUGH

GENERAL PURPOSE

LABEL

AFFIX PANEL NUMBER

LABEL HERE. LABEL

SHEET PROVIDED

WITH FRAME.

18297-B

FRAME

Figure 7. Mounting the Panel on the Frame

3. Secure the panel to the frame using the four screws and washers provided with the panel.

4. Record the panel number and/or connector type on the general purpose label provided on the front of the panel.

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2.3 Opening the NG3 Panel

Use the following procedure to open any NG3 panel:

1. Rotate the door latch 90º counterclockwise.

2. Swing out the drawer as shown in Figure 8.

3. When the hinged drawer comes to rest in a position 90º out from the panel chassis, rotate the top cover up and to the right. Allow the cover to hang down beside the drawer when accessing the adapter packs or routing fibers within the drawer.

Caution: Placing a load in excess of 20 pounds onto an open drawer will result in misalignment or damage to the drawer.

Figure 8. Opening the Hinged Drawer

2.4 Installing Micro Value Added Modules

To prevent damage during shipment, all NG3 VAM panels are shipped without the micro VAMs installed in the VAM panel mounting slots. Use the following procedure to install the micro VAMs in the VAM panel:

1. Open the VAM panel as described in Subsection 2.3

2. Position the micro VAM about the selected mounting position as shown in Figure 9.

3. Slide the VAM down into the mounting slot.

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VALUE ADDED

MODULE ASSEMBLY

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Figure 9. Installing a Micro VAM

3 IFC CABLE ROUTING AND INSTALLATION

This section provides instructions for routing an IFC cable through an NG3 frame and installing the cable in the appropriate NG3 panel. If the IFC cable is pre-installed in the panel, disregard subsections 3.2 through 3.4. IFC cables may be of stranded or ribbon type construction.

3.1 General IFC Cable Routing Guidelines–All Panel Types

IFC cables are routed to the rear side of the frame from either above or below the NG3 panel. Each IFC cable is routed vertically up or down the left rear side of the frame to the designated panel as shown in Figure 10. The IFC cable is then routed horizontally from left to right to the rear of the designated panel and into the opening on the right rear side of the panel. A clamp secures the IFC cable to the rear side of the panel. The cable should also be secured to the frame using wax lacing tied to the tie down bars located on the left rear side of the frame.

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Caution: Applying excessive tension on lacing cables can cause physical damage and attenuation of optical fibers.

The cable shall maintain a minimum bend radius of 1.5 inches or ten times the cable outside diameter, which ever is greater, inside the cable raceways and within the NG3 frame. Secure the cable to the overhead raceway per local practice. ADC does not recommend storing slack cable on the NG3 frame. If cable storage is required, follow local practice.

IFC CABLE

IFC

TIE-DOWN

LOCATION

REAR VIEW

LACING

18304-D

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Figure 10. IFC Cable Routing on Rear of Frame

3.2 Standard Termination Panel IFC Cable Installation

Use the following procedure to install a connectorized IFC cable in an unterminated (adapters only) standard termination panel. A conversion kit (NG3-ACCIFCKIT) is required.

Note: This procedure is most efficiently done by two people, with one person at the front of the panel and the other person at the rear.

1. Break out the cable according to the dimensions provided in Figure 11 (stranded cable) or

Figure 12 (ribbon cable). For ribbon cable, install protective tubing, fanouts, and upjackets

in the locations shown.

BREAKOUT LENGTH

65.0 IN. (165.1 CM) +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.

(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)

FANOUT LENGTH

37.0 IN. (93.9 CM) +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.

(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)

2.0 IN.

(5.1 CM)

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IFC

CABLE

19786-B

CONNECTORS

SUBUNIT

DESIGNATION

LABEL

HEATSHRINK

6.0 IN. (15.2 CM)

CLAMP

Figure 11. Breakout Cable Dimensions for Stranded Cable Routed to Standard Termination Panel

CLAMP

BREAKOUT LENGTH

65.0 IN. (165.1 CM) +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.

(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)

FLARE

TUBE

INDIVIDUAL

PROTECTIVE

TUBING

SUBUNIT

DESIGNATION

LABEL

CLAMP POSITION

69.0 IN. (175.3 CM) +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.

(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)

FANOUT LENGTH

FANOUT

INDIVIDUAL

UPJACKETED

FIBER

38.0 IN. (96.5 CM) +0.0 IN./-6.0 IN.

(+0.0 CM/-15.2 CM)

CONNECTORS

19787-B

Figure 12. Breakout Cable Dimensions for Ribbon Cable Routed to Standard Termination Panel

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2. Locate the panel where the cable will be installed and position one person at the front of the panel and another person at the rear.

3. At the front of panel, fully open the hinged drawer (refer to Subsection 2.3).

Caution: Placing a load in excess of 20 pounds onto an open drawer will result in misalignment or damage to the drawer.

4. At the rear of the panel, insert the bundled connector end of the cable into the panel rear entry hole, as shown in Figure 13, and slide it through to the front.

CLAMP POINT

SLIDE BUNDLED

FIBERS IN

FROM REAR

PANEL SHOWN

WITH TOP

REMOVED FOR

CLARITY

5. At the front of the panel, lift the cable up over the top edge of the hinged drawer and move the cable to the cable entry hole on the left side of the drawer, as shown in Figure 14.

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Figure 13. Routing IFC Cable Into Standard Termination Panel

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ROUTE FIBERS UNDER

PROTECTOR PLATE

LIFT CABLE

FIBERS

INTO CABLE

ENTRY HOLE

MOVE BUNDLED

FIBERS TO THE LEFT

PANEL SHOWN

WITH TOP

REMOVED FOR

CLARITY

20289-B

Figure 14. Positioning IFC Cable Within Standard Termination Panel

6. At the rear of the panel, clamp the cable to the panel using a cable clamp kit. The components of the cable clamp kit are shown in Figure 15.

Note: Position the cable clamp on the cable at the point indicated in the cable breakout diagrams. For ribbon cable, refer to Figure 11. For stranded cable, refer to Figure 12.

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GROMMET

(IF NEEDED)

18431-B

PLATE

HEX

MOUNTING

SCREWS

YOKES

MOUNTING

HOLES

Figure 15. Clamping Cable to Standard Termination Panel

7. Route the cable fibers within the drawer as shown in Figure 16 (stranded cable) or

Figure 17 (ribbon cable).

8. Locate the assigned adapter and lift up the adapter pack. (refer to Subsection 5.1).

9. Remove the dust caps from the connectors and the rear side of the adapters and then insert each connector into the appropriate adapter.

Note: Clean and inspect the connectors and adapters before mating them. For guidelines, refer to Subsection 5.3.

Danger: Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber connector or adapter. Exposure to invisible laser radiation may result. An optical power meter should be used to verify active fibers. A protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any radiating adapter or optical fiber connector to avoid the potential of dangerous amounts of radiation exposure. This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the adapter or connector.

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ADC NG3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 DESCRIPTION

1.1 NG3 High-Density Fiber Distribution Frame System Overview

1.2 NG3 72-Position Standard Termination Panel

1.2.1 NG3 Standard Termination Panel Options

1.2.2 NG3 Standard Termination Panel Accessories

1.3 NG3 72-Position Termination and Splice Panel

1.4 NG3 12-Position Value Added Module Panel

1.5 Specifications and Dimensions

2 NG3 PANEL INSTALLATION

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection

2.2 Mounting the NG3 Panel on the Frame

2.3 Opening the NG3 Panel

2.4 Installing Micro Value Added Modules

3 IFC CABLE ROUTING AND INSTALLATION

3.1 General IFC Cable Routing Guidelines–All Panel Types

3.2 Standard Termination Panel IFC Cable Installation