Clearfield FieldShield D-ROP, FieldShield FLATdrop Installation Manual

FieldShield D-ROP

Installation Manual

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Table of Contents

Application 3
Description 3
Accessories 3
Technical Specications 4
Packaging 5
Required Tools 5
Installing into YOURx-Terminal 6
Installing into YOURx-TAP 8
Reducing Duct Length 9
Connector Cleaning Procedure 12
Drop Cable Options 15
Standard Warranty 16
Proprietary Notice 17
Technical Support 17

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Application

Building upon the restoration promise of FieldShield Pushable Fiber,
FieldShield D-ROP is a preconnectorized drop cable delivered to market
pre-placed in a 7mm microduct. The FlexConnector snaps into the FlexPort
providing an air-tight, water-tight connection between the YOURx-TAP and
YOURx-Terminal. Installed by the contractor as a single-pass deployment,
FieldShield D-ROP also provides ease of restoration. In the event of a future

ber cut, a eld technician easily identies the cut area, and utilizes a simple

coupler and a FieldShield Fiber Assembly to restore service.

Description

D-ROP cable presents the same footprint as a at drop cable with the added advantage of being restorable. Just like
traditional FieldShield microduct and ber, ber cuts are located, repaired and a new ber assembly is pulled from point
A to B with a pre-terminated LC assembly. In the event that an LC is not used, blunt ber is pulled and completed with a

fuse-on connector minimizing costs and time to restore the service outage. The FlexConnector is plugged directly into the
FieldShield YOURx-Terminal or YOURx-TAP FlexPort, providing a completely protected pathway from the access point

directly to the premise, business or antenna with the option for restoration after accidental ber cut. D-ROP does not have
the slack storage challenges that a at drop presents because the duct slack can be peeled or removed leaving only the
900um pre-terminated/tested ber assembly.

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Accessories

Part Number Description
FS-DUCT-OPENER Microduct Opener, D-ROP

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Technical Specications

FieldShield D-ROP

Length Up to 2000 foot spool (-0/+5%)

Outside Diameter 0.276” (7mm)

Inside Diameter 0.138” (3.5mm)

Wall Thickness 0.069” (1.75mm)

Ovality ≤ 5%

Material HDPE

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Installed Fiber 900 μm singlemode bend insensitive ber

Connector Style SC or LC

Operating Temperature -40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C)

Color Orange or Black

Tone Wire Copper

Markings Part number, lot number, footage markers every two feet

Breakout Length 12 Inches

Min. Bend Radius 4.75” (120)

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Packaging

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Ship along connector parts twist
tied to duct.

Required Tools

Find No. Tool Image

001 Pliers

002 Deburring Tool

Do not remove zip tie
and protective covering
until duct has been direct
buried.

003 Wire Snips

004 Duct Opener

005 Rotary Cutter

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Installing into YOURx-Terminal

Preparing Terminal

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Step 1: Bury Duct

Bury cable according to best practices
for chosen drop method

(Figure 1).

NOTE: Do not remove protective cov-

ering until duct has been buried.

Figure 1

Seating X-Connector

Step 2: Remove Flex Port Tab

Use a pair of pliers to snap off tab of
selected Flex Port

(Figure 2).

Figure 2

Step 3: Ream Port

Use appropriate tool
(we recommend deburring tool)
to ream and chamfer edges of port

(Figure 3).

Figure 3

Step 1: Feed Through Flex Port

Guide preconnectorized ber

(unassembled) into YOURx-Terminal
through Flex Port

(Figure 1).

Figure 1

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Step 2: Seat FlexConnector

Once ber is through,

seat FlexConnector into FlexPort

(Figure 2)

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Assemble Connector Housing

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Step 1: Align Connector Housing

Align housing keyway with dot and
push on outer housing

(Figure 1).

Figure 1

Connect Fiber to Flex Cartridge

Step 2: Assemble Housing

Push outer housing until it clicks into
place

(Figure 2).

Figure 2

Step 1: Seat Connector into FlexCartridge

Connect Fiber to selected port in the
FlexCartridge

(Figure 1 & Figure 2).

Figure 1 Figure 2

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Installing into YOURx-TAP

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Step 1: Feed through Port

Guide unassembled preconnectorized

ber into YOURx-TAP FlexPort.

(Figure 1).

Figure 1

Step 2: Seat FlexConnector

Once ber is through, seat Flex

Connector into FlexPort.

(Figure 2)

Figure 2

Step 3: Assemble SC Connector

Once FlexConnector is seated into
FlexPort, assemble SC Connector
Housing.

(Figure 3).

Figure 3

When entering the YOURx-TAP DO NOT assemble SC Connector Outer Housing until ber has
been passed through the port. Fully connectorized ber will not pass through port.

IMPORTANT

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Reducing Duct Length

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Step 1:

Snip zip tie and remove the protective
shipping corrugate (Figure 1).

Step 4:

Bend duct at scoring to break free

(Figure 4).

Step 2:

Working in 6 foot sections or less,
determine desired length and mark

duct (Figure 2).

Figure 2Figure 1

Step 5:

Use wire cutters to cut strength
members, taking care not to sever

ber (Figure 5).

Step 3:

Use rotary cutter to score duct

(Figure 3).

Figure 3

Step 6:

Remove FLEX connector by pressing
the attached removal tool into the base
of the connector (Figure 6).

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Step 7:

Remove ber retainer rubber stop from

the end of the duct (Figure 7).

Figure 7

Step 10:

Ensure ber is outside of mechanism

(Figure 10).

Step 8:

Insert tool blade into duct (Figure 8).

Step 11:

Turn handle to split duct and allow

ber to fall out. (Cut support member if
it interferes with opener’s path.)

(Figure 11).

Step 9:

Squeeze handle to engage traction
gear. (Figure 9)

Figure 9Figure 8

Step 12:

To nalize the last 1/4 inch of the split,

pull duct across blade by hand

(Figure 12).

Figure 10 Figure 12Figure 11

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Step 13:

Slide ber retainer rubber stop along
ber and seat into new duct end

(Figure 13).

Figure 13 Figure 15Figure 14

Step 14:

Silde FLEX connector along ber and

seat onto new duct end (Figure 14).

Step 16:

For longer splits (up to 10 feet) a hand
drill on a low gear setting may be used
in place of the hand crank

(Figure 16).

Step 15:

The SC connector is now ready to
pass through a FLEX port and have
the outer housing assembled

(Figure 15).

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Figure 16

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Connector Cleaning Procedure

Whether factory terminated or eld spliced, clean connectors are essential

for proper system operation. Even the smallest dust particle can cause
transmission problems, so for optimal network performance, inspect and if
necessary, clean all connectors and adapters prior to mating.

I.B.Y.C…Inspect Before You Connect!

ALWAYS inspect the connector rst thing with a clean ber scope inspect

the pair. Three types of contamination require different cleaning techniques.
The use of Chemtronics end face and bulkhead cleaning products and
techniques ensures a clean end face, no matter the type of contamination.

These are Cleareld recommended products/application. Use the product

you feel will complete your cleaning procedures. Create a “best practice” for
your company and follow those procedures.

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Figure 1

**NOTE: It is NOT recommended to use IPA to clean the end-face.

Cleaning the end-face…but not just the end-face

• Place one wiping paper on QbE-2 FiberSafe™ Cleaning Platen. Figure 1

• Apply small amount of precision cleaner (about 1” in diameter) with Elec­tro-Wash MX pen on to one end of the wipe. Figure 2

• Hold end face 90 degree. Adjust for APC connection by slightly tilting the
container or end face. Angle is correct when no drag is left on the end face.

Figure 3

• Draw end face from wet to dry part of the wipe 3 times. Use just enough
pressure to ensure complete contact between end face and the wipe.

DO NOT retrace previous step.

Figure 2

Figure 3

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• CLEAN THE FERRULE…Lightly moisten the ber optic swab
(2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040) by spotting a small amount (about 1”)
of Electro-Wash PX or Electro-Wash MX pen onto the QBE-2. Hold the
swab, 1 side down to the wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.

Figure 4

• Insert swab into side of ferrule, wet side to the ceramic ferrule and
circle around 2-3 times and remove. Turn swab to dry side and repeat.

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Cleaning the mate through a bulkhead adapter AND the
adapter itself!

• Lightly moisten the ber optic swab(2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040)

by spotting a small amount (about 1”) of Electro-Wash PX or Elec­tro-Wash MX pen onto the QBE-2. Hold the tip of the swab onto the
wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.

• Insert the swab into the adapter to the connector, press lightly against
the connector, twist 2-3 times, remove and discard.

• Dry with a second dry swab.

• Inspect (re-clean if necessary) and test for signal strength.

• Use additional swabs to clean inside the actual adapter. Moisten swab,
like above, insert through hole and remove while twisting. Figure 6

Figure 4

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Cleaning an MPO/MTP Connector

Female Connector

• Place one wiping paper on QbE-2 FiberSafe™ Cleaning Platen and
apply small amount of precision cleaner (about 1” in diameter) with Elec­tro-Wash MX pen on to one end of the wipe. Figure 1

• Hold end face 90 degree. Adjust for APC connection by slightly tilting
the container or end face. Angle is correct when no drag is left on the end
face. Figure 2

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Figure 1

Male Connector

• Lightly moisten the ber optic swab (CC505F) like above, moistening 1

side.

• Place swab, wet side down at one end of connector end-face and draw

across in a diagonal sweep (ie: from ber 1 up and across to ber 12).
Turn swab over to dry and draw back from ber 12 to ber 1. Figure 3

BEFORE cleaning any connector…be sure you know what type of con­taminate you are cleaning…dry? Fluidic?...All the available products are
good, it’s the process that you need to be aware of. Using a dry cleaning
method to clean “dirt” can lead to scratching of the end-face. Learn the
process of cleaning properly!

Figure 2

Figure 3

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Drop Cable Options

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Product

Name

FieldShield

FLATdrop

FieldShield

D-ROP

FieldShield

FLEXdrop

Cable

Jacket

Outdoor Yes -40° to 176°F No Black Yes

Outdoor Yes -40° to 176°F Yes

Indoor

(Plenum

Rated)/

Outdoor

UV Temperature

Yes -40° to 176°F Yes

FieldShield

Connector

Jacket

Color

Black/

Orange

Black/

White

Can be
stapled

Yes

Yes

Best

Application

For use when fast installation

and low up-front cost is most

desired feature.

For use when a single pass
and restorable solution at a

competitive price is ideal.

For use when a premium

product that has maximum

workability, exibility and

restorability is desired.

FieldShield

(Classic)

Outdoor

in Duct

FieldShield

StrongFiber

Indoor/

Outdoor

in Duct

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Yes in

Duct

Yes in

Duct

-40° to 176°F Yes Black Yes

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Yes in

Duct

For use when the distance

from the access point to the

SFU/MDU is longer than

normal and a more rigid solu-

tion is required to maintain

restorability for drops longer

than 300 feet.

For use when a reusable

pathway is needed and

maximum slack storage is

desirable.

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Standard Warranty

Cleareld warrants to the original purchaser of the Product sold hereunder is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service, subject to exceptions stated herein. Product purchased is warranted as follows: Cleareld designed and branded Products are warranted for
ve (5) years: Products manufactured by Cleareld to customer prints and/or specications are warranted for one (1) year; and any Product Clear­eld acquires from or through a third-party manufacturer or distributor and resells to Customer as the original customer will carry the manufacturer’s

pass-through warranty, if any. In all cases, the warranty period commences on the date of shipment to the original purchaser.

Warranty Claim Procedure

If any Product purchased from Cleareld is found defective under the above warranty, the following basic procedure must be followed:

1. Customer must contact Cleareld and obtain a Return Materials Authorization

2. Following authorization, the Customer ships the product-freight collect-to Cleareld’s manufacturing facility

3. Cleareld shall repair or replace the defective Product at its sole option and discretion, and return the repaired or replacement Product to Cus­tomer’s site, freight prepaid

Note: If the Product is not found to be defective at Cleareld, the product will be returned to the Customer and the customer billed for freight in both

directions.

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Limitations of Warranty

Correction of defects by repair or replacement, at the option of Cleareld Inc, shall constitute the exclusive sole remedy for a breach of this limited
warranty. Cleareld shall not be liable under any circumstances for any special, consequential, incidental, punitive, or exemplary damages arising
out of or in any way connected with the product or with agreement to sell product to buyer, including, but not limited to damages for lost prots, loss

of use, or for any damages or sums paid by buyer to third parties. The foregoing limitation of liability shall apply whether the claim is based upon
principles of contract, warranty, negligence or other tort, breach of statutory duty, principles of indemnity or contribution, the failure of any limited or
exclusive remedy to achieve its essential purpose, or otherwise.

Cleareld will not be responsible for any labor or materials costs associated with installation or incorporation of Cleareld products at customer sites,
including any costs of alteration, replacement or defective product, or any eld repairs.

Other Limitations

1. Cleareld assumes no warranty liability regarding defects caused by:

2. Customer’s modication of Product, excepting installation activities described in Cleareld documentation

3. Customer re-packaging of Product for shipment to third parties or destinations other than those originally shipped to by Cleareld, or any de­fects suffered during shipping where the Product has been re-packaged

4. Customer’s installation or maintenance, excepting activities described in and performed in accordance with Cleareld documentation

5. Customer’s improper or negligent use or application of Product

6. Other causes external to the Product, including but not limited to accidents, catastrophe, acts of God, government action, war, riot, strikes, civil

commotion, sovereign conduct, or the acts or conduct of any person or persons not party to or associated with Cleareld

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Proprietary Notice

About FieldShield Product Line Application

Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Cleareld, Inc. and may not be duplicated in full or part by any person without prior written
approval of Cleareld, Inc.

Its purpose is to provide the user with adequately detailed documentation to efciently install the equipment supplied. Every effort has been made to

keep the information contained in this document current and accurate as of the date of publication or revision.

However, no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error free or that it is accurate with regard to any specication.

Technical Support

Cleareld, Inc. can be contacted for any issues that arise with the supplied product.

If you need to return the supplied product, you must contact the Cleareld, Inc. Customer Service Department to request a Returned Materials

Authorization (RMA) number.

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