CommScope FST-R Installation Instructions Manual

Brand: CommScope

Model: FST-R

Type: Installation Instructions Manual

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Contents

Installation Instructions

FST-R FLEXIBLE SERVICE TERMINAL

860646295

Rev. A

TC-1405-IP

Rev B, November 2018

www.commscope.com

1. About this Installation Instruction

This installation instruction manual describes the installation of the FST-R terminal with full size hardened adapter and the

DLX® adapters. The instructions will explain how to handle the terminal and factory integrated adapter drop ports, how to

mount the terminal (hand hole and pole), how to connect and maintain the different adapter types (full size hardened and

DLX) and provide guidelines on how to splice the feeder cable.

2. General product information

The FST-R is a compact sealed terminal with hardened connectivity for reliable plug-n-play distribution to customer premises.

Featuring pre-connectorized hardened full size or DLX adapter drops, and a round loose tube feeder cable (dia5,5mm) to

splice. CommScope’s FST-R enables FTTH deployment in brown eld and green eld applications. Primarily designed for

hand hole applications, the terminal provides fast, easy network connections in space-constrained environments. The FST-R

terminal is available with 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 bre drops.

1. About this Installation Instruction ....................................... 1

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

3. Warnings and caution ............................................................ 2

4. Required Tools ........................................................................ 2

5. Using Hardened Connectors and Adapters ......................... 2

6. Mounting Installation ............................................................ 3

7. Splicing .................................................................................... 4

8. Installing Drop cable .............................................................. 4

9. Maintenance of FST-R Terminals .......................................... 5

10. Trade-marks ............................................................................ 8

11. Contact information ............................................................... 8

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3. Warnings and caution

Before installing and using FST-R, the user should fully understand the warnings and notes explained in this section.

Warning - Danger: Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye.

Do not look into the ends of the optical connectors or adapters or exposure to laser radiation may result. Use

an optical power meter to verify if an optical signal is present. Do not assume the laser power is turned off or

that the ber is disconnected at the other end. The dust cap MUST be immediately placed over any radiating

optical connector to avoid the potential of dangerous amounts of radiation exposure. This practice also

prevents dirt particles from entering the connector.

Do not disassemble the product

The user should not disassemble the product. If the user thinks a repair is necessary, contact the CommScope Technical

Support Team.

Installation site condition

For safe and stable use, the product should be installed in a site satisfying the following conditions:

3.1. Avoid locations where temperature is too high or low. FST-R normally operates in an environment with the

following conditions: Operating temperature: -20ºC ~ 65ºC

3.2. Keep the product surroundings clean and dust-free both during and after installation.

4. Required Tools

• Standard tools to mount the FST-R, and cable preparation tools for splicing bers.

• 216 key tool

5. Using Hardened Connectors and Adapters

5.1. Hardened connectors and adapters provide sealed environmental protection for the subscriber drop cable

connector and the SC adapter mounted within the FST-R optical port. The following sections provide a

description of the connector and adapter components and provide instructions for connecting or disconnecting

the drop cable to/from the optical ports.

5.2. The basic components of the drop cable connector are shown in the pictures below. The dust cap threads onto

the connector coupling nut. A pair of O-rings on the connector body provide a tight seal when the dust cap is in

place.

Do not exceed a pulling force of 45N.

DUST CAP

O-RINGS

COUPLING NUT

CONNECTOR

BODY

Full size hardened connector

DUST CAP

O-RING

COUPLING NUT

CONNECTOR

BODY

DLX-Connector

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6. Mounting Installation

6.1. Product Dimension (mm):

6.2. Installing FST-R in Hand Hole / Pit / wall / pole

6.2.1. FST-R can be xed to the side of a hand hole/pit/wall using self-tapping screw (not included in kit).

6.2.2. Ensure FST-R is located in the pit with feeder situated below the customer ports to allow easy installer

access.

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6.2.3. FST-R can be xed on a pole with a strap (not included in the kit). Mount the FST-R as shown on picture using a

strap with a width of max. 12 mm.

7. Splicing

7.1. Splicing feeder cable to FST-R

Remove the cable jacket using the correct tools, and “RIP-cord” in the cable and handle the cable per standard local practice

in the previous network element (ex. enclosure, terminal or hub).

Cable OD= 5.5 mm

Loose tube OD= 2.5 mm

8. Installing Drop cable

Ensure you remove the dust caps. Use the 216B key tool (accessory) to unscrew the dust cap from the optical port, inspect

and clean them if necessary. (see section 9)

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8.1. DLX connector

8.1.1. Align the DLX-connectors as shown in Figure below. The protrusions on the drop cable connector should line up

with the arrow on the FST-R adapter. Insert the drop cable connector into the FST-R adapter until it slides freely into place

and latches. Thread the drop cable connector coupling nut into the optical port and tighten coupling nut until  nger tight.

8.1.2. Thread the optical port dust cap into the drop cable dust cap as shown below and then tighten both dust caps

 nger tight. This ensures that both dust caps will stay clean when not in use.

8.2. Full size hardened-connector

8.2.1. Align the Full size hardened-connectors as shown in Figure below. The pointer on the drop cable connector should

line up with the notch on the FST-R adapter. Insert the drop cable connector into the optical port and tighten

coupling nut until  nger tight.

8.2.2. Thread the optical port dust cap into the drop cable dust cap as shown below and then tighten both dust caps

 nger tight. This ensures that both dust caps will stay clean when not in use.

COUPLING

NUT

NOTE: ORIENT CONNECTOR

SO ARROW IS ALIGNED

WITH PROTRUSIONS.

ARROW

PROTRUSIONS

OPTICAL PORT

DUST CAP

DROP CABLE

DUST CAP

ORIENT CONNECTOR

SO ARROW IS ALIGNED

WITH NOTCH

COUPLING

NUT

DROP CABLE

DUST CAP

OPTICAL PORT

DUST CAP

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9. Maintenance of FST-R Terminals

Maintenance for the FST-R terminal is limited to cleaning the hardened adapters as needed to maintain optimal

performance.

9.1. DLX Cable Connector and adapter Cleaning Procedure

Clean both the optical port adapter and the drop cable connector (requires accessory kit FHD-ACC-CLNKIT1) as specied in

ADCP-96-163.

9.1.1. DLX connector cleaning

9.1.1.1. Examine the end of the drop cable connector, note the position of the protrusions on the connector.

9.1.1.2. Locate the cleaning tape cassette that is provided with the cleaning kit.

9.1.1.3. Open the tape shutter by squeezing the lever on the underside of the cassette and then keep the shutter

open by continuing to squeeze the lever.

9.1.1.4. Hold connector facing you with the protrusions

perpendicular to the length of the cleaning cassette, tilt

the connector to the right (no more than 8-degrees) this

places the connector in the correct position for cleaning.

Note: The drop cable connector uses angled SC type

connectors. Make sure the connector end-face is point-

ing in the correct direction before starting the cleaning

motion.

9.1.1.5. With light pressure, slide the connector end-face once

across the tape in the direction shown using a smooth

linear motion. Do not press too hard and do not repeat

the cleaning motion with the same tape.

9.1.1.6. Release the lever on the underside of the cassette to

close the tape shutter.

9.1.1.7. Repeat Step 9.1.1.3 through Step 9.1.1.6 until the

connector has been cleaned three times.

9.1.2. DLX adapter cleaning

9.1.2.1. Locate the dry swabs that are provided with the connector/adapter cleaning kit.

9.1.2.2. Insert a dry swab into the adapter as shown on picture below.

Note: Do not apply alcohol to the swab or the adapter.

9.1.2.3. While applying light pressure against the connector end-face, rotate the dry swab 360º three times.

9.1.2.4. Dispose of the dry swab after use.

9.1.2.5. When connector end-face and adapter are clean, install the drop cable connector into the optical port.

CASSETTE

CLEANING

TAPE

DIRECTION

OF CONNECTOR

MOTION

ANGLED CONNECTOR

DETAIL DRAWING

PROTRUSIONS

Cleaning Tools

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9.2. Full size hardened connector and adapter Cleaning Procedure

Clean both the optical port adapter and the drop cable connector (requires accessory kit FHD-ACC-CLNKIT1) as specied in

ADCP-96-067.

9.2.1. Full size hardened connector cleaning

9.2.1.1. Examine the end of the drop cable connector and determine which is the high side which is the low side of

the connector end-face.

9.2.1.2. Locate the cleaning tape cassette that is provided with the cleaning kit.

9.2.1.3. Open the tape shutter by squeezing the lever on the underside of the cassette and then keep the shutter

open by continuing to squeeze the lever.

9.2.1.4. Hold the end-face of the drop cable connector per-

pendicular to the cleaning tape and with the high side

of the connector pointing in the direction of cleaning.

9.2.1.5. With light pressure, slide the connector end-face once

across the tape in the direction shown using a smooth

linear motion. Do not press too hard and do not repeat

the cleaning motion with the same tape.

9.2.1.6. Release the lever on the underside of the cassette to

close the tape shutter.

9.2.1.7. Repeat Step 9.2.1.3 through Step 9.2.1.6 until the

connector has been cleaned three times.

9.2.2. Full size hardened adapter cleaning

9.2.2.1. Cleaning kit (FHD-ACC-CLNKIT1) is required for this procedure or use a tool as shown on picture below.

9.2.2.2. Locate the dry swabs that are provided with the connector/adapter cleaning kit.

9.2.2.3. Insert a dry swab into the adapter as shown in picture.

Note: Do not apply alcohol to the swab or the adapter.

9.2.2.4. While applying light pressure against the connector end-face, rotate the dry swab 360º three times. Dispose

of the dry swab after use.

9.2.2.5. When connector end-face and adapter are clean, install the drop cable connector into the optical port.

HIGH SIDE

OF END-FACE

WIPE

DIRECTION

OF CLEANING

LOW SIDE

OF END-FACE

ANGLED CONNECTOR

DETAIL DRAWING

Cleaning Tools

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10. Trade-marks

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.

Further information regarding CommScope’s commitment can be found at

www.commscope.com/About-Us/Corporate-Responsibility-and-Sustainability.

11. 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

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

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