FPL Series Termination/Splice Panel ADCP-90-328 User Manual

ADCP-90-328 • Issue 2 • November 2005

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Typically, only one cable is installed per panel. The cable clamp can be installed on either side.

A grounding lug is included with each clamp for grounding OSP cables that have metallic

strength members or metallic sheaths.

Allow a fiber service loop of at least 8 feet (2.5 meters) when stripping the sheath off the cable.

This will provide sufficient length for routing the buffer tubes within the FPL panel and for

splicing. After entry, the buffer tubes are routed to the splice tray. The splice tray mounts on the

bottom of the FPL panel.

Use the following procedure to secure the OSP cable at the fiber entry point and to route the

optical fibers into the FPL panel:

1. Route the OSP cable to the selected entry opening at the side of the FPL panel.

2. Strip back the cable sheath approximately 96 inches (2.5 meters) to expose the optical

fibers. Follow the cable manufacturer’s recommendations when stripping the sheath.

3. Determine the correct clamp and grommet combination required to secure the cable to the

panel. A rubber clamp and three grommets of various sizes are provided. Select a grommet

that when placed around the cable, has a gap of nearly zero to 0.30 inches (0.76 cm). If the

cable diameter is greater than 0.70 inches (1.78 cm), only the rubber clamp is required.

4. Use the rubber clamp, clamp cover, grommet (if required), and two screws to secure the

cable end to the side of the FPL panel chassis, as shown in Figure 21 for a top entry cable

and in Figure 22 for a bottom entry cable.

Note: Cables may enter the FPL panel from either the top or bottom and may be clamped

to either the left or right side

Note: If the cable is filled with water blocking compound, the cable end must be sealed to

prevent leakage. A blocking kit (accessory item) is required for sealing the cable end.

Install the kit according to the instructions provided with the kit.

Note: If cable has a metallic sheath, a special connector is provided with the cable

grounding kit (accessory item FIP-ACC-GK) for grounding the sheath. Refer to Appendix

A for the installation procedures for ScotchLok 4460 Shield Connectors which are

manufactured by the 3M Company.

Note: The Rear Protective Plate, identified in the figures, is not used with the 24 position

panel. The plate is not included in the cable clamp kit.