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LTX Patch and Splice Panel
LTX Patch and Splice Panel
Fiber :: Install guide
Table of Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Specications .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 About this Guide...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Terminology............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 LTX Panel Overview ................................................................................................................................ 7
2 Installation Considerations............................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Inspection ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Unpacking............................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Contents .................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Installation Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Location and Space.............................................................................................................................. 10
2.5 Tools and Equipment ............................................................................................................................ 10
3 LTX Patch and Splice Panel Installation .........................................................................................................11
3.1 LTX Panel Component Installation..........................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Install Entry/Exit Arcs ...................................................................................................................11
3.1.2 Install Routing Spools...................................................................................................................11
3.1.3 Install Splice Trays....................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4 Install Tray Platform ..................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.5 Install Cable Clamp Bracket ........................................................................................................ 13
3.1.6 Install Cable Clamp ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.7 Install Central Strength Member Holder...................................................................................... 13
3.1.8 Install Adapter Patch Plate .......................................................................................................... 14
3.1.9 Install Panel Doors ...................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.10 Install Designation Labels ........................................................................................................... 15
3.1.11 Install Mounting Brackets to the LTX Panel ................................................................................. 15
3.2 Install and Ground the LTX Panel to the Rack ....................................................................................... 16
4 LTX Patch and Splice Panel Cable and Fiber Installation and Routing.......................................................... 17
4.1 Cable Installation and Routing............................................................................................................... 17
4.1.1 IFC Cable Installation and Routing.............................................................................................. 17
4.1.2 Install IFC in the Cable Clamp..................................................................................................... 18
4.1.3 Route Protected 12-Strand Ribbon Fiber in LTX Panel Slack Storage Area ................................18
4.1.4 Install Ribbon Fibers in the Splice Tray........................................................................................ 19
4.1.5 Install Pigtail Fiber Connectors.................................................................................................... 20
4.1.6 Route Pigtail Fibers in the Splice Tray ......................................................................................... 21
4.2 Splice and Route Fibers ........................................................................................................................ 22
4.3 Connect Fiber Jumpers at the Patch Panel ........................................................................................... 22
5 Service........................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.1 Owner Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 24
5.1.1 High Insertion Loss and the Importance of Cleaning Connectors and Adapters......................... 24
5.2 Technical Support .................................................................................................................................. 25
5.3 In-Warranty Service............................................................................................................................... 25
5.4 Out-of-Warranty Service........................................................................................................................ 25
5.5 Repacking for Shipment......................................................................................................................... 25