CORNING PCH-02U User Manual

003-722, Issue 4
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Table of Contents
1. General .................................................................... 2
2. Carton Contents .............................................................. 2
3. Tools and Materials Required ................................................... 3
3.1 Tools .................................................................. 3
3.2 Materials ............................................................... 3
4. Installation .................................................................. 4
4.1 Opening the Housing ..................................................... 4
4.2 Mounting the Housing into a Rack ........................................... 4
4.3 Installing Cable Entry Plate ................................................. 4
4.4 Securing the Cable ....................................................... 5
4.4.1 Using the Universal Cable Clamp (UCC) ................................ 5
4.4.2 Using Cable Ties ................................................... 6
4.4.3 Strain-relieving the Cable Central Member ............................... 6
4.4.4 Grounding Armored Cable ........................................... 6
4.5 Managing Cable ......................................................... 7
4.5.1 Installing Preconnectorized Cable into Connector Panels ................... 7
4.5.2 Installing Cable Using Buffer Tube Fanout (BTF) Kits ...................... 8
4.5.3 Installing Cable Using Splice Trays ..................................... 8
4.6 Documentation .......................................................... 8
4.7 Closing the Housing ...................................................... 8
4.8 Install Jumpers .......................................................... 9
5. Connector Care and Cleaning ................................................... 9
6. Testing ..................................................................... 9
6.1 Provisioning Tests ........................................................ 9
6.2 Troubleshooting Tests .................................................... 10
7. Maintenance ............................................................... 10
8. Growth .................................................................... 10

CORNING PCH-02U Specifications

General

Brand	CORNING
Model	PCH-02U
Category	Cables and connectors
Language	English

Summary

General

Carton Contents

Tools and Materials Required

Tools

Lists necessary tools for installation and maintenance tasks.

Materials

Lists required materials like panels, clamps, and kits for installation.

Installation

Opening the Housing

Describes the procedure for removing the housing cover to facilitate installation.

Mounting the Housing into a Rack

Details attaching the housing unit to a standard equipment rack.

Installing Cable Entry Plate

Explains how to prepare and install the cable entry plate and strain-relief bracket.

Securing the Cable

Covers methods for securing fiber optic cables to prevent damage.

Using the Universal Cable Clamp (UCC)

Details attaching the UCC clamshell to the strain-relief bracket for cable securing.

Using Cable Ties

Explains using cable ties to secure the cable to the entry plate and bracket.

Strain-relieving the Cable Central Member

Describes how to apply strain relief to the cable's central member using washers and yarn.

Grounding Armored Cable

Outlines the procedure for grounding armored cables using a dedicated grounding kit.

Managing Cable

Covers routing and securing fibers and cables within the housing.

Installing Preconnectorized Cable into Connector Panels

Details connecting preconnectorized fiber cables to connector panels.

Installing Cable Using Buffer Tube Fanout (BTF) Kits

Explains the steps for installing cables using Buffer Tube Fanout (BTF) kits.

Installing Cable Using Splice Trays

Mentions the requirement of a splice tray bracket kit for installing splice trays.

Documentation

Emphasizes recording fiber identification information on the provided label.

Closing the Housing

Details lifting stop latches and sliding the drawer to close the housing safely.

Install Jumpers

Explains connecting jumpers, routing them, and ensuring proper slack.

Connector Care and Cleaning

Testing

Provisioning Tests

Describes testing signal continuity and loss limits at the time of provisioning.

Troubleshooting Tests

Explains using an optical power meter and OTDR for troubleshooting fiber link issues.

Maintenance

Growth