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RapidNet MTP
Installing RapidNet MTP fibre is a straight forward process, the following guide lines are to help ensure a successful installation.
Before starting the installation consider and check the following:
1. Make sure that the work area is clean, free from dust and tidy; failure to do so may result in unexpected performance or testing issues.
2. Check the parts are all present and that they are as expected. This should include panels, cassettes and cables. At this time also check that all
dust caps are securely in place.
3. If using Nylon or plastic cable ties to secure the cables make sure that when installing these are not over tightened or over filled as this
can cause micro bending which will effect performance. It is recommended that hook and eye ties such as Velcro are used to prevent this
occurrence.
Tools required for installation of RapidNet MTP fibre
4. A suitable screwdriver, for installing the panels, this can be either a flat blade or correctly sized cross head
5. Dry fibre cleaning materials.
6. A suitable cable tester and testing heads.
As standard these are supplied with RackSnaps. Make sure the panel is the correct way up (writing on the mounting ears is readable).
Ensure that the panel is level and in the correct location. Push the RackSnaps through the panel mounting holes and lightly tighten the screws on
the front. Do not completely tighten these at this stage as this will allow positional adjustment as the number of panels installed increases. Only
tighten fully when all panels are in place.
1.The first stage is to install the RapidNet panel.
As standard these are supplied with RackSnaps™.
Make sure the panel is the correct way up
(writing on the mounting ears is
readable).
Ensure that the panel is level and in the correct location.
Push the RackSnaps™ through the panel mounting holes and lightly
tighten the screws on the front. Do not completely tighten these at this
stage as this will allow positional adjustment as the number of panels
installed increases. Only tighten fully when all panels are in place.
RackSnaps™
Note the long slot should be at the bottom of the panel
Note two slots should be at the top of the panel
1.1. Front of the panel
1.2. Rear of the panel
Step 1: Install the RapidNet panel
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2.The second stage is to install the RapidNet cassettes.
This is done by loading them into the correct shroud position in the
panels which have just been installed.
Push in the cassette from the rear make sure the cassette is in the
correct orientation as detailed below.
A ‘click’ should be felt/heard when the cassette is fully pushed into
position.
2.5. fully loaded panel with 4 HD RapidNet fibre cassettes
DO NOT REMOVE ANY DUST CAPS AT THIS STAGE
2.1. installing the cassette
2.4. cassette front presentation
2.2. cassette lid, install facing up
2.3. cassette base, install facing down
Step 2: Install the RapidNet cassette
This is done by loading them into the correct shroud position in the panels which have just been installed.
Push in the cassette from the rear make sure the cassette is in the correct orientation as detailed below.
A ‘click’ should be felt/heard when the cassette is fully pushed into position.
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3.The third stage is to install the cables between the cassettes.
Start by ensuring the cable is correct ie, both performance and length
see the legend on the cable.
Run the cable along the pre-planned route; ensure that the cable do not
catch or snag against any sharp edges or bent around tight corners.
Do not pull the cable by MTP connector or boot as this can damage the
connector and prevent the cable from working.
The bend radius of the cable should be no less than 20x the outside
diameter of cable during the installation process.
Only when the cable is ready to installed into the rear of the cassette
should the dust cap from both the cable and adaptor located in the rear
of the cassette be removed. Only mate one cable at a time
3.1. MTP connector with dust cap in place
3.2. MTP adaptor on rear of cassette with dust cap removed
Note both the connector and
adaptor are keyed to ensure
they are installed with the
correct orientation.
With the correct orientation of the keys
press the connector using the shoulders
into the adaptor in the rear of the
cassette until a ‘click’ is heard or felt
Step 3: Install cable between cassettes
Start by ensuring the cable is correct ie, both performance and length see the legend on the cable.
Run the cable along the pre-planned route; ensure that the cable do not catch or snag against any sharp edges or bent around tight corners. Do
not pull the cable by MTP connector or boot as this can damage the connector and prevent the cable from working. The bend radius of the cable
should be no less than 20x the outside diameter of cable during the installation process.
Only when the cable is ready to installed into the rear of the cassette should the dust cap from both the cable and adaptor located in the rear of the
cassette be removed. Only mate one cable at a time
Step 4: Optional Labeling
Other actions to undertake are to label the ports on the front, there are two labelling fields for each cassette one above and one below the cassette.
Alpha Label is a free software available from the download section of the HellermannTyton website (www.htdata.co.uk) this contains the correct
template for the windows. The panel is supplied blank white labels which can be used instead of printed labels and magnifying windows which
should be snapped into place when the label has been fitted.
Step 5: Test links
This should be undertaken in the normal way for a permanent link taking into account the correct number of mated pairs/ connectors and the cable
test equipments procedures.
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6. Removing the MTP connector.
To remove the MTP connector pull back on the coloured collar around
the connector, marked with ‘Pull’; this releases the connector from the
adaptor. As soon as they are separated it is recommended that clean
dust caps are replaced on both ends to prevent the ingress of dust and
loss of performance.
6.1. removing the MTP connector
Step 6: Remove MTP Connector
Step 7: Note
To remove the MTP connector pull back on the coloured collar around the connector, marked with ‘Pull’; this releases the connector from the
adaptor. As soon as they are separated it is recommended that clean dust caps are replaced on both ends to prevent the ingress of dust and loss of
performance.
The installation and removal of the MTP connector is the same regardless of the fibre type.
Connectors are supplied in 4 standard colours as detailed below.
7.1
Colour Beige Aqua Yellow Green
Fibre type Any Multimode OM3 only Single mode UPC Single mode UPC/APC
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