CommScope OFDC-A4 SPLICE/PATCH Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

TC-1393-IP Rev A, July 2019 www.commscope.com

OFDC-A4 SPLICE/PATCH

Contents

1 General product information �� 1

2 Product image�� 1

3 Warnings and caution �� 2

4 Kit content �� 2

5 Closure preparation �� 2

6 Splice application �� 3

6.1 Feeder cable preparation and installation ............................................3

6.2 Drop cable preparation, routing and splicing at tray 1 .....................4

6.3 Feeder/ Drop cable preparation, routing and splicing at tray 2 .....5

6.4 Drop connections ....................................................................................... 6

7 Organizer installation in housing �� 8

1 General product information

The OFDC-A4 Splice/Patch is an Outdoor Fiber Distribution Closure for micro sheath cable constructions. Also suitable for loose tube cable, providing all tubes are shaved and removed for storage. Fiber types: All ITU-T G657.

- IP68, 2m Water head sealing level.

- Micro sheath loop storage up to 13 m/511 inches. (0.9-1 mm tubes)

- Splice capacity: 24/48

- Patch capacity: 4 SC/8LC

- Cable range: 2 feeders: 4.5-12 mm/0.17-0.47 inch 4 Drops: 0-6 mm/0-0.23 inch 8 Drops: 0-4.5 mm/0-0.17 inch 4 Flat drops: 8x4.5 mm/0.3x0.17 inch

2 Product image

8 Patch application �� 8

8.1 Cable preparation, routing and splicing at tray 2 ............................. 8

8.2 Drop connections ...................................................................................... 9

9 Extra features �� 9

9.1 Splitter or TAP in tray 2 ............................................................................. 9

9.2 ANT splice holders ..................................................................................... 9

9.3 Demarcation cover ................................................................................... 10

9.4 2 cables per port ...................................................................................... 10

10 Mounting options�� 10

11 Trademarks and patents �� 10

12 Contact information �� 10

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3 Warnings and caution

3.1 Fiber optic cables may be damaged if bent or curved to a radius that is less than the recommended minimum bend radius. Always observe the recommended

bend radius limit when installing ber optic cables and patch

cords.

3.2 Exposure to laser radiation can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not look into the ends of any optical

ber. Do not assume the laser power is turned o or that the ber is disconnected at the other end.

4 Kit content

The kit content is dierent for the splice and patch

application:

4�1 SPLICE APPLICATION

5 Closure preparation

Tray 2

Splice: tray 1 and 2 are not connected when delivered (wraparound function).

4�2 PATCH APPLICATION

Tray 1

5.1 Open the closure by lifting the latches using a screw driver.

5.2 Install the 2 screws (3 turns) and the wedge (If needed).

Patch: tray 1 (with patch panel) and tray 2 are connected when delivered.

5.3 Slide the gel block on to the organizer (tray

1). Verify the correct orientation: Make sure the screw is underneath the tray.

6 Splice application

6�1 Feeder cable preparation and installation

6.1.1 Make a window cut /midspan opening of 1 m/39.37 inches. If aramid is present, cut to a length of 100 mm/4 inches.

6.1.4 Pre-install the 4 cable ties.

6.1.2 Clean the jacket and apply 2 layers of foam: 1

almost ush with the jacket end and 1 at 60 mm/2.36 inches

from the jacket end.

6.1.3 Open the gel block.

6.1.5 Bring in the cables. Secure externally with the hose clamps, internally with the cable ties. Secure the aramid with the screw (1 turn around the screw and then tighten). Cut the excess aramid.

6.1.6 Route the bundle(s) to be spliced to the back of tray 1 by using the wrap-around slots. With this feature uncut

bers can be routed and stored in the splicing zone.

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6.1.7 Store the looped bundles as shown.

6�2 Drop cable preparation, routing and splicing at tray 1

6.2.1 Remove the jacket over 1 m/39.37 inches. Clean the jacket and apply a layer of foam at 40 mm/1.57 inches from the jacket end. When aramid is present, cut it to a length of 100 mm/4 inches.

6.1.8 Position the gel segment back in place over the cables.

6.1.9 Move to the back side of tray 1. Install the splice holders and store the uncut bundle.

6.2.2 Install the drop cable and secure it to the external bracket with 2 cable ties (black).

6.2.3 Secure the aramid with screw and cut the excess aramid.

100 mm

4 inch

6.2.4 Remove the outer jacket of the bundles at approx.

100 mm/4 inches from jacket end. Cut the feeder bers at the

opposite site from the drops. In case this is not possible route the drops to opposite site.

6�3 Feeder/ Drop cable preparation, routing and splicing at tray 2

For the feeder cable preparation see section 6.1.

6.3.1 Store all loops at the feeder site as shown.

6.2.5 Clean the bers, make fusion splice and store the ber overlength properly, make sure that the bers are routed within the wire saddles.

6.3.2 Connect tray 2 to tray 1.

6.3.3 Install the splice holders in tray 2.

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KTU

6.3.4 Take out the bundle to be spliced and guide over the top with the ktu.

6�4 Drop connections

For drop cable preparation see section 6.2.

6.4.1 Secure the drop cable as shown with 2 black cable ties to the bracket. (aramid yarn with the screw)

6.3.5 Route the bundle trough the slit towards the top area of tray 2.

6.3.6 Remove the jacket in the middle of the tray.

6.4.2 Route the bundle to the top of the tray.

KTU

6.4.3 Guide the bundle over the top with the 2nd ktu. The ktu’s can be stacked.

6.4.7 Route the bers trough the slit to the splice area of tray 2.

6.4.4 Route the bundle trough the slit towards the top area of tray 2.

6.4.5 Remove the jacket in the middle of the tray.

6.4.8 Clean the bers and make fusion splice. Store the

splice protectors and the ber overlength properly.

6.4.9 In case ber length may not t perfectly excess length can be pulled back to the top of the tray where adjustment in storage length can be done. (Small islands can

be used). Uncut bers can also be stored in this zone using the gure 8.

6.4.6 Clean bers and route as follows: 1 bundle should go via gure 8. The 2nd bundle can go directly.

6.4.10 Close properly (snap feature in cavity).

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7 Organizer installation in housing

7.1 Install the organizer in the housing by sliding the organizer under the 2 screws.

7.4 Close the housing.

8 Patch application

8�1 Cable preparation, routing and splicing at tray 2

In the patch application splicing is only possible at tray 2.

7.2 Tighten the 3 screws.

7.3 Install blind plugs in all unused ports. Verify that

all bers are properly routed via wire saddles (to avoid ber

clamping).

8.1.1 As supplied. Panel with adapters, pre-conn 900µ pigtails and overlength stored.

8.1.2 Take out the 900µ pigtails.

8.1.3 Route the pigtails trough the slit of tray 2.

8�2 Drop connections

8.2.1 Install the pre-connectorized cable as shown. Secure the cable jacket to the external bracket with foam and

cable ties. In case of eld installable connectors (FIC), store

the 900 µ overlength as shown. If presence of aramid yarn, secure properly with the screw.

8.1.4 Install the feeder cable (single or looped) and secure properly (see section 6.1). Route the bundle via the ktu to tray 2.

8.1.5 For splicing on tray 2 see section 6.3.

8.2.2 Ideal length: 20-25 cm / 7.8-9.8 inches).

9 Extra features

9�1 Splitter or TAP in tray 2

This option consumes 1 module of 12 splice holders.

9�2 ANT splice holders

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9�3 Demarcation cover

Demarcation cover can be locked in open position.

9�4 2 cables per port

10 Mounting options

• Wall xation: use mounting tabs.

• Pole xation: use mounting tabs in combination with plastic or metal hose clamps.

• Strand mount: OFDC-C12 BRKSTRAND (To be ordered separately).

11 Trademarks and patents

All trademarks identied by ® or ™ are registered

trademarks or trademarks, respectively, of CommScope, Inc. This document is for planning purposes only and is

not intended to modify or supplement any specications

or warranties relating to CommScope products or services. CommScope is committed to the highest standards of business integrity and environmental sustainability, with a

number of CommScope’s facilities across the globe certied

in accordance with international standards, including ISO 9001, TL 9000, and ISO 14001.

9.4.1 Cut 2 cm (0.78 inch) of gel strip (to be ordered

seperately) and place the gel strip on top of the rst drop

inside the port.

Further information regarding CommScope’s commitment can be found at www.commscope.com/About-Us/Corporate-Responsibilityand-Sustainability.

This product may be covered by one or more U.S. patents or their foreign equivalents. For patents, see www.cs-pat.com.

12 Contact information

Visit our website or contact your local CommScope representative for more information.

For technical assistance, customer service, or to report any missing/damaged parts, visit us at: http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter

9.4.2 Prepare the 2nd cable as standard practice.

Cut 1 of the black cable tie of rst cable, put the 2nd drop

on top of the gel strip and push down, secure both cables together on the inside with 1 white cable tie and outside with 2 black cable ties to the bracket.