Panduit CFAPPBL2A Installation Manual

OPTICOM QUICKNET Rack Mount Angled Fiber

Cassette Enclosures and Patch Panels

Part Numbers: FMT1A, FMT2A, CFAPPBL1A, CFAPPBL2A

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CFAPPBL1A

(sold separately)

CONTENTS: (#) indicates FMT2A quantity

1 - ENCLOSURE
1 (2) - #10-32 x 5/16" SCREWS
4 (5) - #10-32 HEX NUTS
4 - #12-24 x 1/2" SCREWS
4 - M6 x 1 SCREWS
3 - #10 FLAT WASHERS

WARNING: UNMATED CONNECTORS MAY EMIT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE END OF THE
CONNECTOR. DO NOT INSPECT WITH MAGNIFYING DEVICES. MAINTAIN CAP ON UNMATED CONNECTORS.

CAUTION:

Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending and crushing forces. Consult the manufacturer’s cable specification sheet for
the specific cable in use.

Follow TIA/EIA-568A, 569, 606, and 607 installation guidelines where applicable.
Care should be taken when opening and closing fully loaded drawer in order to protect fiber components.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FMT1A

CFAPPBL2A

(sold separately)

1 (2) - CABLE ENTRY GROMMET(S)
1 (2) - STRAIN RELIEF BRACKET(S)
2 - ADHESIVE BEVEL ENTRY CLIPS
2 - ADHESIVE BACKED MOUNTS

AK-TYs (6" pcs.)

4 - T
2 - SLACK SPOOLS (FMS1 or FMS2)

FS007A

FMT2A

1 - CAUTION LABEL
1 - LASER WARNING LABEL

ASSEMBLY VIEW showing Fiber Adapter Panels (FAPs) - sold separately

Fiber Adapter Panels (FAPs):
Up to 4 for FMT1A
Up to 8 for FMT2A

(sold separately)

Cover (field removable)

Trunk or Interconnect
Cable Entry Grommet

PG16 Gland

(customer supplied)

Strain Relief Bracket

Enclosure

Angled Patch Panel

(CFAPPBL1A shown)

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Preparation and Rack Mounting

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Cover

FS007A

#10-32 hex nuts and
#10 flat washers

#10-32 screw

Figure 1

Figure 2

To remove the cover, unscrew the #10-32 screw,
slide the cover back, lift up and off.

Attach the angled patch panel to the enclsoure
with (2) #10 flat washers and (2) #10-32 hex nuts.

Determine where the cable will enter the
enclosure. Carefully remove the knock-out so as
not to damage the surrounding sheet metal.

DO NOT install the grommet at this stage.
Grommet will be installed after the enclosure is
mounted to the rack.

Figure 3

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Mounting Brackets

(2) #12-24 x 1/2" screws
Repeat for other side.

Place the mounting brackets at the desired
position on the rack.

Figure 4A

Mount the enclosure to the rack using
(4) #12-24 x 1/2" screws.

Use (4) M6 x 1 screws if mounting to a metric
rack.

Angled Patch

Panel

(CFAPPBL1A shown)

Figure 4B

Angled patch panels may be mounted directly
to the rack without an enclosure. Place at the
desired position on the rack and secure with
(4) #12-24 x 1/2" screws.

Use (4) M6 x 1 screws if mounting to a metric
rack.

Figure 4C

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Grommet Cutting Diagram

Cut out the small

circle for 1" dia.

innerduct

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Cut the straight

lines for smaller

bundle sizes

FS007A

After the enclosure is mounted to the rack,
determine the size of the innerduct (if any) that
will be used to bring the cable into the enclosure.
Prepare grommet according to the proper cutting
diagram to the left.

Cut out the small

circle for 1-1/4" dia.

innerduct

Cut out the large circle

for 1-1/2" dia.

innerduct

#10-32 hex nut

#10 flat washer

#10-32 x 5/16" screw

Cut the straight lines

when not using any

innerduct

Figure 5A

Grommet

Figure 5B

Install prepared grommet.

Install (1) #10 flat washer and (1) #10-32 hex nut
over the stud on the enclosure as shown. This
will be used to secure the strength member from
the cable.

Strain Relief
Bracket

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Install the strain relief bracket near where the
cable will enter the enclosure. Secure with
#10-32 x 5/16" screw and #10-32 hex nut.

#10-32 hex nut

Figure 6

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

QUICKNET Cassette Installation - sold separately

Cassettes: Up to 3 for FMT1A

Up to 6 for FMT2A

FAPB

(sold separately)

NyLatch fasteners

FS007A

Insert QUICKNET Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic
Cassettes into the enclosure as shown. Once
mounted, fully seat NyLatch fasteners to secure
the cassettes.

A Fiber Access Blanking Panel (FAPB) may be
installed in the open bay to close.

Figure 7A

Adhesive Bevel
Entry Clips

(Note location and
position of clips)

Grommet

Fixed

TAK-TY

Free Floating

TAK-TYs

Route fiber through the cable entry grommet to
the fiber cassettes as shown.

AK-TYs to secure fiber cords at cable entry

Use T
location and other points as shown.

Figure 7B

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Field Termination or Pre-Terminated Trunk Installation

Slack Spools
FMS1 or FMS2

Fiber Adapter Panels (FAPs):
Up to 4 for FMT1A
Up to 8 for FMT2A

Figure 8A

FS007A

Using adhesive backing, place slack spools in
enclosure, note spool orientation. Approximate
location is 5" off back wall with spools 9" apart
centered in the enclosure.

Position FAPs into the angled patch panel as
shown. Once mounted, fully seat NyLatch
fasteners to secure FAPs.

Individual fiber
break out point

(See detail)

Strength Member

5"

[127mm]

9"

[228mm]

Adhesive Backed
Mount with TAK-TY

Grommet

Fixed TAK-TY

Route fiber through the cable entry grommet as
shown. Use enough cable length to ensure one
complete loop of individual fibers around slack
spools. Attach the strength member of the
cable around the #10-32 stud, securing with the
#10 flat washer and #10-32 hex nut previously
installed.

AK-TYs to secure fiber cords at the cable

Use T
entry location and other points as shown.

cable jacket

individual fiber

1.0"

[2.54mm]

Fiber Break out Detail

Be sure adhesive backed mount is positioned
to secure the jacketed trunk cable. DO NOT

clip individual 900µm buffered fibers.

Figure 8B

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Fiber Optic Splice Module (FOSM) Installation - sold separately

FOSM: Up to 4 for FMT1A, Up to 8 for FMT2A

FS007A

Fiber Adapter Panels (FAPs):
Up to 4 for FMT1A, Up to 8 for FMT2A.

Individual Fiber
Break out Point

(See fiber break out
detail on page 6)

Break off side
latches on top
module only
(See Note)

Adhesive Bevel
Entry Clip

(Note location and
position of clips)

Figure 9A

Grommet

Recommended position for FOSM is 3" max
from enclosure back wall.

Place first FOSM into the enclosure using
double stick tape (not included). Note
orientation. Remaining FOSMs are stacked
on top of each other and snap in place.

Note: If 4 FOSMs are to be installed in the
FMT1A, the side latches on the top module
must be broken off to place the cover back on
the enclosure.

Position FAPs into the angled patch panel as
shown. Once mounted, fully seat NyLatch
fasteners to secure FAPs.

Route fiber through cable entry grommet as
shown. Use enough cable length to ensure
one complete loop (approx. 45" [1.15m]) of
individual fibers around FOSM slack spools.

3" MAX

76.2mm

* Denotes revision letter.

Route 900µm buffered fiber from the trunk
cable and splice to pigtail per instructions in

FS001*, “OPTICOM Fiber Optic Splice Module
Installation Instructions.”

AK-TYs to secure fiber cords at cable

Use T
entry location and other points as shown.

Fixed

AK-TY

T

Figure 9B

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FST6 Fiber Splice Tray Installation - sold separately

Fiber Splice Tray

FS007A

3" MAX
[76.2mm]

FSC24 Fiber Splice Holder Installation - sold separately

Position Splice Tray as shown. Reference
CM92*, installation instructions for Fiber
Splice Tray.

Figure 11

* Denotes revision letter.

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Fiber Splice Holder

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Figure 12

Reference Figure 8B for slack spool
positioning.

See CM307*, installation instructions for fiber
splice holder.

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