Routing and splicing the fiber cable 7-37
AccessNode Series 800A Outside Plant Cabinet Installation 323-3001-210 Issue 1.0
Procedure 7-4 (continued)
Routing fiber to the ABM when no FPP is installed
Action
Step Action
1 Label each end of the optical patch cords or pigtails (see Table 7-9 on page
7-35 through Table 7-11 on page 7-36) with the following information:
• the slot number in the ABM shelf for the intended OC-3 or OC-12 optical
interface card
• the direction of signal, Tx (transmit) or Rx (receive)
2 Encase the fibers in split tubing.
3 Route the tubing with the fiber pigtails or patch cords inside into the cabinet
through the far right-hand cable entry duct in the bottom of the termination
compartment as shown in Figure 7-19 on page 7-38.
Note:
Ensure that the length of the pigtail or patch cords routed into the
cabinet is sufficient to reach the ABM shelf (approximately 6 meters or 19
feet).
4 Route the tubing up the cable ladder on the right-hand side of the termination
compartment into the fiber cable entry hole at the top of the compartment.
Note:
Maintain at least the minimum bend radius (3.0 inches/76 mm) for the
fiber pigtails or patch cords installed.
5 Tie wrap the tubing to the cable ladder.
—continued—
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