CommScope NovuX Fiber Optic System Installation Instructions Manual

Brand: CommScope

Model: NovuX Fiber Optic System

Type: Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

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TC-1425-IP

Rev A, May 2019

www.commscope.com

NovuX™ Fiber Optic System

Connector Closure

1 About this manual

This installation instruction document describes the installation of the connector closure. The document starts with providing

an overview of the tools required to perform the installation. Also warnings and cautions are indicated, which should be

observed before starting the product installation.

Following installation steps are covered in this document: closure preparation, organizer preparation, feeder cable

preparation and installation, drop cable preparation and installation, branch cable preparation and installation, routing

towards and on the dierent trays, splicing, patching; closing the closure and mounting the closure.

Images in this manual are for reference only and are subject to change.

2 General product information

2.1 Dimensions

2.2 Cable diameter range

Position Cable diameter

mm inches

Feeder cable 6-14 0.23 - 0.55

Branch cable 6-12 0.23 - 0.47

Single drops ≤ 8 (at cable: 8 x 4,5) ≤ 0.32 (at cable: 0.32 x 0.18)

Dual drops ≤ 6,3 ≤ 0.25

117 mm

4.6 inches

77 mm

3.0 inches

284 mm

11.2 inches

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Contents

1 About this manual .................................................................. 1

2 General product information ................................................ 1

2.1 Dimensions ....................................................................................................1

2.2 Cable diameter range ...............................................................................1

3 Abbreviations .......................................................................... 3

4 Tools ......................................................................................... 3

5 Warnings and Cautions .......................................................... 3

6 Kit contents ............................................................................. 3

7 Closure preparation ................................................................ 4

7.1 Open the packaging box ..........................................................................4

7.2 Open the closure ........................................................................................ 4

7.3 Install the hinges in another position .................................................... 5

7.4 Access the inside of the closure ........................................................... 6

8 Organizer preparation ........................................................... 7

8.1 Remove ber organizer ............................................................................ 7

8.2 Overview organizer ................................................................................... 7

8.3 External cable xation bracket .................................................................8

9 Feeder cable preparation ....................................................... 9

9.1 Dual strength member cable preparation ............................................9

9.2 Feeder cable rigid strength member strain relief ............................... 9

9.3 Feeder cable aramid yarn strain relief ................................................. 10

10 Feeder cable installation ...................................................... 11

10.1 Port reducers .............................................................................................. 11

10.2 Install feeder cable ................................................................................... 12

10.3 Remove feeder cable ............................................................................. 12

10.4 Secure feeder cable to external cable xation bracket ................... 13

11 Install grounding feeder cable ............................................ 13

11.1 Prepare cable ............................................................................................. 13

11.2 Grounding kit ............................................................................................. 13

11.3 Install grounding kit ................................................................................. 14

12 Routefeederberstosplicetray ....................................... 14

12.1 Route subunits to storage ...................................................................... 14

12.2 Directly to splice tray rear ....................................................................... 15

12.3 Via uncut ber storage ........................................................................... 15

12.4 From splice tray rear to front and vice versa ......................................17

13 Install drop cable .................................................................. 17

13.1 Using T-shapes integrated in organizer ..............................................17

13.2 Using jacket strain relief .......................................................................... 18

13.3 Using rigid strength member strain relief ........................................... 20

13.4 Using aramid yarn strain relief .............................................................. 21

13.5 Using KTU ................................................................................................... 23

13.6 Using dual cable strain relief ..................................................................24

13.7 Remove carrier .......................................................................................... 27

13.8 Secure drop cable to external cable xation bracket.......................27

14 Install Branch cable ............................................................. 28

15 Splice application ................................................................. 28

15.1 Route drop bers to splice tray ............................................................. 28

15.2 Splicing ........................................................................................................ 29

16 Install passive optical components..................................... 29

17 Connector application .......................................................... 30

17.1 Splice feeder ber to connector input .................................................30

17.2 Install SC connectorized drop cable .................................................... 31

17.3 Install LC connectorized drop cable ....................................................34

18 Re-install organizer ............................................................. 35

19 Close the closure ................................................................... 35

20 Mount the closure ................................................................ 36

20.1 Using the Mobra ....................................................................................... 36

20.2 Using the mounting tabs ........................................................................38

21 Lock the closure .................................................................... 40

21.1 Using a security wire ................................................................................40

21.2 Add on Lock/Hinge lock .........................................................................40

22 Trade-marks .......................................................................... 41

23 Contact information ............................................................. 41

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3 Abbreviations

CSC Connector Closure

Mobra Mounting bracket

4 Tools

From left to right:

• Flat screw driver

• Socket wrench (size 8 and 6)

• Phillips screw driver

• Small side cutter

• Scissors

• Fiber splice equipment and

ber cleaning tools

5 Warnings and Cautions

5.1 Follow the installation instruction steps to ensure the performance of the closure.

It is necessary to take precautions and keep the working space clean to protect the

closure sealing materials and splices.

5.2 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. Looking into the ends of any optical ber

is entirely at your own risk. A protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over

any radiating adapter or optical ber connector to avoid the potential of dangerous

amounts of radiation exposure. This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering

the connector and adapter.

5.3 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, subunits and patch cords.

6 Kit contents

N° Description Qty

1 Closure with organizer and gel seals 1

2 Feeder and branch cable strain relief kit (1 metal plate, 1 washer, 1 hose clamp, 1 bracket) 3

3 Self amalgamating silicone tape 1

4 Cable ties 2x 6

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7 Closure preparation

7.1 Open the packaging box

7.1.1 Open the packaging box and verify the kit contents. Kits and accessories are stored on the top layer. The closure

with organizer is stored under the accessory shelf.

7.2 Open the closure

7.2.1 To open the closure, open the latches. Remove the top cover.

7.2.2 Verify the long seal remains correctly seated within the closure cavity.

CLOSURE

ACCESSORIES & KITS

7.3 Install the hinges in another position

The hinges are pre-installed on the left side. However it is possible to install them in another position. First the hinges should

be removed.

7.3.1 Remove the hinges

7.3.1.1 Remove the top cover from the base. Push on the snap features under the hinge on the base. Slide the top cover

with the hinges over the snap features.

7.3.1.2 Use a screw driver to disassemble the hinges from the top cover.

7.3.1.3 Lift the hinges up and then move the hinge forward to lift it out of its cavity.

7.3.2 Re-install the hinges

For a butt conguration, the hinges can be installed left, right or at the top of the top cover. For an in-line conguration, the

hinges can be installed left or right.

7.3.2.1 Slide the hinge in the openings of the top cover.

7.3.2.2 Then slide the hinge down in its lock position.

7.3.2.3 Assemble the top cover and base by sliding the top cover hinges into the cavities within the base.

The hinges are properly seated in the base if a click sound is noticed.

7.3.2.4 Rotate the top cover towards the base and close the top cover.

1 2 3

1 2

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7 Closure preparation

7.1 Open the packaging box

7.1.1 Open the packaging box and verify the kit contents. Kits and accessories are stored on the top layer. The closure

with organizer is stored under the accessory shelf.

7.2 Open the closure

7.2.1 To open the closure, open the latches. Remove the top cover.

7.2.2 Verify the long seal remains correctly seated within the closure cavity.

CLOSURE

ACCESSORIES & KITS

7.3 Install the hinges in another position

The hinges are pre-installed on the left side. However it is possible to install them in another position. First the hinges should

be removed.

7.3.1 Remove the hinges

7.3.1.1 Remove the top cover from the base. Push on the snap features under the hinge on the base. Slide the top cover

with the hinges over the snap features.

7.3.1.2 Use a screw driver to disassemble the hinges from the top cover.

7.3.1.3 Lift the hinges up and then move the hinge forward to lift it out of its cavity.

7.3.2 Re-install the hinges

For a butt conguration, the hinges can be installed left, right or at the top of the top cover. For an in-line conguration, the

hinges can be installed left or right.

7.3.2.1 Slide the hinge in the openings of the top cover.

7.3.2.2 Then slide the hinge down in its lock position.

7.3.2.3 Assemble the top cover and base by sliding the top cover hinges into the cavities within the base.

The hinges are properly seated in the base if a click sound is noticed.

7.3.2.4 Rotate the top cover towards the base and close the top cover.

1 2 3

CLICK

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7.4 Access the inside of the closure

7.4.1 Open the closure, lift the top cover up.

7.4.2 Hinge the top cover open to the side of the installed hinge.

7.4.3 Secure the top cover in open position: the top cover with hinges will move downwards and will lock in the base.

Note: If the hinges are installed in the top position, the top cover cannot be secured in open position.

To access the inside of the closure, the top cover should be detached.

1 2 3

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8 Organizer preparation

8.1 Removeberorganizer

8.1.1 Push on the two tabs situated under the Octopus™ gel seal to release the organizer.

Lift the organizer and take it out.

8.2 Overview organizer

8.2.1 Front

Splice tray with cover

Front

Dropcable strain relief T-shapes

Dropcable strain relief holders

Octopus™ gel seal

Locking features

Patch panel

12 LC connectors

Patch panel

6 SC connectors

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8.2.2 Rear

8.3 Externalcablexationbracket

8.3.1 Kit content

N° Description Qty

1 External cable xation bracket 1

2 Screws 2

8.3.2 Installexternalcablexationbracket

8.3.2.1 Secure the external cable xation bracket on the organizer with the two screws.

Splice tray with cover Rear

Uncut 250ìm ﬁber storage

Loop storage basket

Feeder cable strain relief holders

Port reducers

Tray identiﬁcation bar

Snap hooks

Branch cable strain relief holders

Fiber guidance pen

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8.2.2 Rear

8.3 Externalcablexationbracket

8.3.1 Kit content

N° Description Qty

1 External cable xation bracket 1

2 Screws 2

8.3.2 Installexternalcablexationbracket

8.3.2.1 Secure the external cable xation bracket on the organizer with the two screws.

Splice tray with cover Rear

Uncut 250ìm ﬁber storage

Loop storage basket

Feeder cable strain relief holders

Port reducers

Tray identiﬁcation bar

Snap hooks

Branch cable strain relief holders

Fiber guidance pen

9 Feeder cable preparation

9.1 Dual strength member cable preparation

9.1.1 Looped feeder cable

N.° Description Preparation

Jacket

ENDCUT: Make a midspan of 130 cm +/- 5 cm

(51.2 +/- 2 inches)

MIDCUT: Make a midspan of 200 cm+/-5 cm

(78.7 +/- 2 inches)

Rigid Strength

members

Leave 4 cm +/-0,5 cm (1.6 +/-0.2 inches)

(verify with bracket) (see section 9.2)

Aramid yarn

If no rigid strength member is present, leave

12 cm +/- 1 cm (4.7 +/- 0.4 inches) of aramid

yarn (see section 9.3 )

Subunits

Clean the subunits, remove all grease

9.1.2 Butt feeder cable

N.° Description Preparation

Jacket

Remove the jacket over a distance of 130 cm +/-

5 cm (51.2 +/- 2 inches)

Rigid Strength

members

Leave 4 cm +/-0,5 cm (1.6 +/-0.2 inches)

(verify with bracket) (see section 9.2)

Aramid yarn

If no rigid strength member is present, leave

12 cm +/- 1 cm (4.7 +/- 0.4 inches) of aramid

yarn (see section 9.3)

Subunits

Clean the subunits, remove all grease

9.2 Feeder cable rigid strength member strain relief

For a looped feeder cable, install the strength member strain relief on both sheath opening ends:

9.2.1 If the diameter is smaller than 9 mm (0.35”) or if the jacket is a thin jacket, add 5 wraps of self amalgamating silicon

tape. Stretch the tape up to 300% while wrapping the tape around the cable. Make sure the tape is wrapped where the hose

clamp will be positioned.

9.2.2 Verify the length of the strength member(s) as indicated or measure 4 cm+/-0.5 cm (1.6”+/- 0.2”) and cut to length.

Place the cable on the bracket with the jacket end aligned with the bracket edge as shown in gure 2 and the strength

members aligned with the top of the bracket.

9.2.3 Route the subunits under the top piece of the bracket and place the metal plate and the nut over the stud and

secure the nut with an appropriate tool (M5-socket wrench size 8).

2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1.6”

4 cm

dia < 9mm

(dia < 0.35’’)

or thin jacket

5 wraps

stretch upto

300%

PVC tape

2 turns

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9.2.4 Install the hose clamp around the cable bracket assembly and secure with an appropriate tool (socket wrench

size 6). Make sure the head of the hose clamp is positioned against the bracket.

9.2.5 Finalize with wrapping 2 layers PVC tape around the hose clamp.

9.3 Feedercablearamidyarnstrainrelief

9.3.1 If the diameter is smaller than 9 mm (0.35”) or if the jacket is a thin jacket, add 5 wraps of self amalgamating silicon

tape. Stretch the tape up to 300% while wrapping the tape around the cable. Make sure the tape is wrapped where the hose

clamp will be positioned.

9.3.2 Cut the aramid yarn to a length of 12 cm +/- 1 cm (4.7”+/-0.4”).

9.3.3 Place the cable on the bracket with the jacket end aligned with the bracket edge. Route the subunits under the top

piece of the bracket. Wrap the aramid yarn around the stud. Place the metal plate and the nut over the stud and secure the

nut with an appropriate tool (M5-socket wrench size 8).

9.3.4 Install the hose clamp around the cable bracket assembly and secure with an appropriate tool (socket wrench

size 6). Make sure the head of the hose clamp is positioned against the bracket.

9.3.5 Finalize with wrapping 2 layers PVC tape around the hose clamp.

12 cm

4.7”

dia < 9mm

(dia < 0.35”)

or thin jacket

5 wraps

stretch upto

300%

PVC tape

2 turns

12 cm

4.7”

dia < 9mm

(dia < 0.35”)

or thin jacket

5 wraps

stretch upto

300%

PVC tape

2 turns

1.6”

4 cm

dia < 9mm

(dia < 0.35’’)

or thin jacket

5 wraps

stretch upto

300%

PVC tape

2 turns

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9.2.4 Install the hose clamp around the cable bracket assembly and secure with an appropriate tool (socket wrench

size 6). Make sure the head of the hose clamp is positioned against the bracket.

9.2.5 Finalize with wrapping 2 layers PVC tape around the hose clamp.

9.3 Feedercablearamidyarnstrainrelief

9.3.1 If the diameter is smaller than 9 mm (0.35”) or if the jacket is a thin jacket, add 5 wraps of self amalgamating silicon

tape. Stretch the tape up to 300% while wrapping the tape around the cable. Make sure the tape is wrapped where the hose

clamp will be positioned.

9.3.2 Cut the aramid yarn to a length of 12 cm +/- 1 cm (4.7”+/-0.4”).

9.3.3 Place the cable on the bracket with the jacket end aligned with the bracket edge. Route the subunits under the top

piece of the bracket. Wrap the aramid yarn around the stud. Place the metal plate and the nut over the stud and secure the

nut with an appropriate tool (M5-socket wrench size 8).

9.3.4 Install the hose clamp around the cable bracket assembly and secure with an appropriate tool (socket wrench

size 6). Make sure the head of the hose clamp is positioned against the bracket.

9.3.5 Finalize with wrapping 2 layers PVC tape around the hose clamp.

12 cm

4.7”

dia < 9mm

(dia < 0.35”)

or thin jacket

5 wraps

stretch upto

300%

PVC tape

2 turns

12 cm

4.7”

dia < 9mm

(dia < 0.35”)

or thin jacket

5 wraps

stretch upto

300%

PVC tape

2 turns

10 Feeder cable installation

10.1 Port reducers

Port reducers are installed above and below the Octopus gel seal. Depending the cable diameter, the port reducer should

remain or removed.

If the cable diameter is larger than 8 mm (0.32”): remove both port reducers

10.1.1 Lift up the two port reducers at the both sides of the Octopus gel seal (no tools needed).

10.1.2 Remove both parts.

cable diameter < 8 mm (0.32”): remain

cable diameter > 8 mm (0.32”): remove

Rear

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10.2 Install feeder cable

10.2.1 Install the feeder cable (with the strain relief bracket installed) into the organizer. A loop feeder cable will typically

be installed one end left (F2 - feeder out) and one end right (F1 - feeder in).

10.2.2 The bracket snaps in the holder of the organizer.

10.3 Remove feeder cable

10.3.1 To remove the feeder cable strain relief bracket, position a at screw driver between the metal bracket and the snap

hook and push the snap hook to the side.

10.3.2 Move the bracket forward while pushing the snap hook to the side.

Feeder in

Feeder out

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10.2 Install feeder cable

10.2.1 Install the feeder cable (with the strain relief bracket installed) into the organizer. A loop feeder cable will typically

be installed one end left (F2 - feeder out) and one end right (F1 - feeder in).

10.2.2 The bracket snaps in the holder of the organizer.

10.3 Remove feeder cable

10.3.1 To remove the feeder cable strain relief bracket, position a at screw driver between the metal bracket and the snap

hook and push the snap hook to the side.

10.3.2 Move the bracket forward while pushing the snap hook to the side.

Feeder in

Feeder out

10.4 Securefeedercabletoexternalcablexationbracket

10.4.1 If present, secure the feeder cables to the external cable xation bracket using hose clamps (use socket wrench

size 6).

Note: If the diameter is smaller than 9 mm (0.35”) or if the jacket is a thin jacket, add 5 wraps of self amalgamating silicon

tape. Stretch the tape up to 300% while wrapping the tape around the cable. Make sure the tape is wrapped where the hose

clamp will be positioned.

Note: secure the cable to the L-shape on the left side (same side as T-shape of the internal strain relief bracket).

11 Install grounding feeder cable

11.1 Prepare cable

11.1.1 For cable with shielding, remove a section of the outer sheath 180° around the cable by 2.5 cm (1”) in length

measured from the end of the outer sheath in order to expose the cable shielding.

11.1.2 Prepare the strength member as explained in section 9.2 or 9.3. Make sure the sheath opening is positioned

against the T-shape of the bracket

11.1.3 Secure the cable with a hose clamp. Note: don’t use the self amalgamating tape.

11.2 Grounding kit

N° Description Qty

1 Bolt 1

2 Nut 3

3 Grounding wire 1

4 Ground bar 1

dia < 9 mm

(dia < 0.35”)

or thin jacket

5 wraps

2,5 cm

1”

1.6”

40 cm

180é

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11.3 Install grounding kit

11.3.1 Install the grounding wire to the ground bar as shown in gure 1, using a socket wrench size 8.

11.3.2 Install the feeder cable (with the strain relief bracket installed) into the organizer as shown in section 10.2.

11.3.3 Install the grounding assembly on the studs of the installed strain relief bracket using a socket wrench size 8.

12 Routefeederberstosplicetray

12.1 Route subunits to storage

12.1.1 Select the subunits that will be used for splicing to the drops or branch cable. Keep them separate. Route the

subunits that will not be used to the loop storage basket. Make sure all subunits are positioned properly under the lips.

Table below gives an overview of the capacity of the loop storage basket:

Midspan Maximum amount of subunits stored in loop storage basket

240 cm+/- 5 cm (95.5 +/- 2 inches) 8 subunits (module 6)

200 cm+/- 5 cm (78.7 +/- 2 inches) 8 subunits (module 6)

130 cm +/- 5 cm (51.2 +/- 2 inches) 12 subunits (module 6)

Feeder out

Feeder in

Feeder out

Lorem ipsum

Feeder in

Feeder out

Subunits

12.2 Directlytosplicetrayrear

12.2.1 Cut the subunits at the jacket end installed on side F2 (endcut) OR cut the subunit in the middle (midcut).

The non-used end can be re-stored in the loop storage.

12.2.2 Bring the cut subunit to the splice tray (rear) and mark the stripping point. Strip the subunit to this mark and clean

all bers per standard practice.

12.3 Viauncutberstorage

Note:Maximum2subunitscanentertheuncutberstorage.

The uncut ber storage can be used with shaved subunits or with cut subunits.

12.3.1 Shaved subunit

12.3.1.1 Bring the selected subunit to the rear of the loop storage, the uncut ber storage. Note: It is important that the

selected subunit is routed rst and that the bundle of subunits is installed back on top of this routed subunit.

12.3.1.2 Put the selected subunit on top of the uncut ber storage basket and indicate the marks (stripping points) between

which the subunit should be shaved. Shave and clean the subunit per standard practice. Cut the ber to be spliced at the

jacket end of the subunit, side F2.

remove

cover

stripping

point

stripping

point

subunits

endcut

midcut

+/-1 cm

0.4”

F2 F1

stripping

point

stripping

point

F2 F1

endcut

subunits

uncut ﬁber storage

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12.2 Directlytosplicetrayrear

12.2.1 Cut the subunits at the jacket end installed on side F2 (endcut) OR cut the subunit in the middle (midcut).

The non-used end can be re-stored in the loop storage.

12.2.2 Bring the cut subunit to the splice tray (rear) and mark the stripping point. Strip the subunit to this mark and clean

all bers per standard practice.

12.3 Viauncutberstorage

Note:Maximum2subunitscanentertheuncutberstorage.

The uncut ber storage can be used with shaved subunits or with cut subunits.

12.3.1 Shaved subunit

12.3.1.1 Bring the selected subunit to the rear of the loop storage, the uncut ber storage. Note: It is important that the

selected subunit is routed rst and that the bundle of subunits is installed back on top of this routed subunit.

12.3.1.2 Put the selected subunit on top of the uncut ber storage basket and indicate the marks (stripping points) between

which the subunit should be shaved. Shave and clean the subunit per standard practice. Cut the ber to be spliced at the

jacket end of the subunit, side F2.

remove

cover

stripping

point

stripping

point

subunits

endcut

midcut

+/-1 cm

0.4”

F2 F1

stripping

point

stripping

point

F2 F1

endcut

subunits

uncut ﬁber storage

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12.3.2 Cut subunit

12.3.2.1 Bring the selected subunit to the rear of the loop storage, the uncut ber storage.

Note: It is important that the selected subunit is routed rst and that the bundle of subunits is installed back on top of this

routed subunit.

12.3.2.2 Put the selected subunit on top of the uncut ber storage basket and mark the stripping point. Strip the subunit to

this mark and clean all bers per standard practice.

12.3.3 Routingonuncutberstoragetosplicetray

Note: images below shows a shaved subunit, same practice for cut subunit.

12.3.3.1 Push the cut ber through the transportation tube, respecting the correct bend radius.

Note: Make sure bersaregreasefreebefore pushing the bers through the transportation tube.

12.3.3.2 Store over length and the uncut bers in the storage area.

Note: Make sure all bers are properly positioned under the lips and avoid bugling of the ber.

Note: The ber guidance pen (situated on top of the loop storage basket) can be used to position all the bers under the lips.

12.3.3.3 The ber routed through the transportation tube is ready to be spliced. Proceed with step 12.4. to change side or

with section 15 Splicing.

stripping

point

endcut

F2 F1

midcut

subunits

uncut ﬁber storage

F2 F1

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12.3.2 Cut subunit

12.3.2.1 Bring the selected subunit to the rear of the loop storage, the uncut ber storage.

Note: It is important that the selected subunit is routed rst and that the bundle of subunits is installed back on top of this

routed subunit.

12.3.2.2 Put the selected subunit on top of the uncut ber storage basket and mark the stripping point. Strip the subunit to

this mark and clean all bers per standard practice.

12.3.3 Routingonuncutberstoragetosplicetray

Note: images below shows a shaved subunit, same practice for cut subunit.

12.3.3.1 Push the cut ber through the transportation tube, respecting the correct bend radius.

Note: Make sure bersaregreasefreebefore pushing the bers through the transportation tube.

12.3.3.2 Store over length and the uncut bers in the storage area.

Note: Make sure all bers are properly positioned under the lips and avoid bugling of the ber.

Note: The ber guidance pen (situated on top of the loop storage basket) can be used to position all the bers under the lips.

12.3.3.3 The ber routed through the transportation tube is ready to be spliced. Proceed with step 12.4. to change side or

with section 15 Splicing.

stripping

point

endcut

F2 F1

midcut

subunits

uncut ﬁber storage

F2 F1

12.4 Fromsplicetrayreartofront and vice versa

12.4.1 The bers are now available on the splice tray at the rear of the closure. The bers can be routed to the front

through the two slots on the sides of the splice trays. The drop bers can also be routed from the front to the rear on the

same way. Fibers can be temporarily stored on the tray.

13 Install drop cable

13.1 Using T-shapes integrated in organizer

13.1.1 Prepare drop cable

N.° Description Preparation

Jacket

Remove the jacket over a distance of 130 cm +/-

5 cm (51.2 +/- 2inches)

Dual jacket

Strip the dual jacket to a length of 1 cm

+/0,2 cm (0.4 +/-0.08 inches) . Remove the

aramid yarn inside this second jacket.

Aramid yarn

Cut the aramid yarn to length of 12 cm

+/- 1 cm. (4.7 +/ 0.4 inches)

Subunits

Clean the subunits, remove all grease.

5 Rigid strength

member

Remove the rigid strength member if present.

If the diameter is smaller than 5 mm (0.2”) add 3 wraps of self amalgamating silicon tape. Stretch the tape up to 300% while

wrapping the tape around the cable. Make sure the tape is wrapped where the cable ties will be positioned.

routed directly

to splice tray

routed via

uncut ﬁber

storage area

F2 F1

REAR

FRONT

12 cm

4.7”

stretch upto 300%

2mm

0.08”

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13.1.2 Install drop cable

13.1.2.1 Install the cable ties around the T-shape on the front of the organizer. Position the cable with the taped area on

top of the T-shape and secure the cable ties. Note: make sure to install the cable tie with the correct orientation (see gure

above).

13.2 Using jacket strain relief

Note: cable diameter range: 4,5 mm - 6,3 mm (0.18”- 0.25”)

Note: atcable is terminated following the same installation method as described below. Note that the metal clip has a

sightly dierent shape. Cable dimensions at cable: 4,5x8 mm (0.32” x 0.18”)

13.2.1 Prepare drop cable.

N.° Description Preparation

Jacket

Remove the jacket over a distance of 130 cm

+/- 5 cm (51.2 +/-2 inches)

Dual jacket

Strip the dual jacket to a length of 1 cm

+/0,2 cm (0.4 +/- 0.08 inches) . Remove the

aramid yarn inside this second jacket.-

Aramid yarn

Cut the aramid yarn to length of 12 cm +/- 1 cm

(4.7 +/- 0.4 inches)

Subunits

Clean the tubes, remove al grease

5 Rigid strength

member

Remove the rigid strength member if present

13.2.2 Kit contents

N° Description Qty

1 Carrier 1

2 Metal clip 1

2 3 4 5 6

Front

12 cm

4.7”

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13.2.3 Install strain relief on drop cable

13.2.3.1 Put the metal clip on the cable. Align the sheath opening with the concave slot in the metal clip. Wrap the aramid

yarn around the clip as shown. The aramid yarn should be positioned under the tags of the metal clip.

13.2.3.2 Mount the carrier on the clip-cable assembly. The two tabs of the carrier should be positioned in the two slots of

the metal clip, then turn the carrier towards the cable.

13.2.3.3 Push until the two snap hooks snap in the slots of the metal clip. Pull on the aramid yarn to verify it is properly put

under tension. Cut o the excess aramid yarn.

13.2.3.4 The metal clip can also be installed without using aramid yarn. Installation of the cable follows the same procedure

as steps 13.2.3.1 - 13.2.3.3.

13.2.4 Install drop cable

13.2.4.1 Slide the carrier with the cable secured into the slots of the organizer.

21 3

Front

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13.3 Using rigid strength member strain relief

13.3.1 Prepare drop cable

N.° Description Preparation

Jacket

Remove the jacket over a distance of 130 cm +/-

5 cm (51.2 +/-2 inches)

2 Rigid strength

member

Cut the rigid strengthmember to length to

4 cm +/-0,5 cm (1.6 +/- 0.2 inches).

Subunits

Clean the subunits, remove all grease

4 aramid yarn Remove aramid yarn if present.

If the diameter is smaller than 5 mm (0.2”) add minimum 3 wraps of self amalgamating silicon tape. Stretch the tape up to

300% while wrapping the tape around the cable. Make sure the tape is wrapped where the cable ties will be positioned.

13.3.2 Kit contents

N° Description Qty

1 Carrier 1

2 Lug nut 1

3 Ejot 1

4 Cable ties 2

13.3.3 Install strain relief on drop cable

13.3.3.1 Slide the lug nut over the helve of the carrier.

13.3.3.2 Slide the rigid strength member between the helve and the lug nut.

Mount the bolt in the lug nut and secure the bolt.

13.3.3.3 Secure the jacket with two cable ties.

stretch upto 300%

2 mm (0.08”)

4 cm

1.6’’

2 3

21 3

13.3.4 Install drop cable

13.3.4.1 Slide the carrier with the cable secured into the slots of the organizer.

13.4 Usingaramidyarnstrainrelief

13.4.1 Prepare drop cable

N.° Description Preparation

Jacket

Remove the jacket over a distance of 130 cm +/-

5 cm (51.2 +/-2 inches)

Dual jacket

Strip the dual jacket to a length of 1 cm

+/0,2 cm (0.4 +/- 0.08 inches). Remove the

aramid yarn inside this second jacket.

Aramid yarn

Cut the aramid yarn to length of 12 cm +/- 1 cm

(1.6 +/- 0.2 inches)..

Subunits

Clean the subunits, remove all grease

5 Rigid strength

member

Remove the rigid strength member if present.

If the diameter is smaller than 5 mm (0.2”), add minimum 3 wraps of self amalgamating silicon tape. Stretch the tape up to

300% while wrapping the tape around the cable. Make sure the tape is wrapped where the cable ties will be positioned.

13.4.2 Kit contents

N° Description Qty

1 Carrier 1

2 Cable ties 2

Front

12 cm

4.7”

stretch upto 300%

2mm

0.08”

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CommScope NovuX Fiber Optic System Installation Instructions Manual

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