Ribbon Breakout Kit Installation Instructions LOOSE BUFFER TUBE RIBBON KIT BLK-RLBT- (SEE PAGE 3) CENTRAL OVAL TUBE RIBBON KIT BLK-RCT- (SEE PAGE 12) RIBBON CENTRAL TUBE KIT BLK-RCT- (SEE PAGE 20) 19645-A RIBBON IFC CABLE KIT BLK-RIFC- (SEE PAGE 27) INTRODUCTION This manual contains installation instructions for the following fiber ribbon breakout kits: Loose Buffer Tube Ribbon Kit (BLK-RLBT), Central Oval Tube Ribbon Kit (BLK-RCT), Ribbon Central Tube Kit (BLK-RCT), and the Ribbon IFC Cable Kit (BLK-RIFC). 1283653 Rev B Page 1 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Contents Page 1 LOOSE BUFFER TUBE RIBBON KIT INSTALLATION... 3 2 CENTRAL OVAL TUBE RIBBON KIT (BLK-RCT)... 12 3 RIBBON CENTRAL TUBE KIT (BLK-RCT)... 20 4 RIBBON IFC CABLE KIT (BLK-RIFC)... 27 5 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE... 36 Revision History ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE Issue 1 5/04 Original Issue 2 5/11 Change name of kit from Blocking Kit to Breakout Kit and rebrand with new logo. Trademark Information TE Connectivity, TE (logo), Tyco Electronics, ADC, and ADC Telecommunications are trademarks. Admonishments Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to persons or equipment. An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what may happen if the hazard is not avoided. The admonishments in the form of Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions must be followed at all times. These warnings are flagged by use of the triangular alert icon (seen below), and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or damage and likelihood of occurrence. Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided. Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided. Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided. Page 2 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 1 LOOSE BUFFER TUBE RIBBON KIT INSTALLATION Figure 1 shows the Loose Buffer Tube Ribbon Kit (BLK-RLBT) catalog scheme. LOOSE BUFFER TUBE RIBBON KIT BLK-RLBT- NUMBER OF PROTECTIVE TUBES PER SUBUNIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 NUMBER OF SUBUNITS 01 02 03 04 05 06 PROTECTIVE TUBING CUTTING TOOL 0=NOT INCLUDED C=INCLUDED 19646-A Figure 1. Loose Buffer Tube Ribbon Kit Catalog Scheme Page 3 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
1. Strip the outer cable jacket to expose the inner subunits (Figure 2). Note: Subunit and ribbon fiber lengths are determined by equipment specifications. A maximum of 5 meters (16.4 feet) of bare fiber can be fed through an oval tube. 2. Strip subunit jackets to expose ribbon fiber (Figure 2). Cut strength member as shown. RIBBON FIBER SUBUNITS (6) OUTER CABLE JACKET LENGTH DETERMINED BY EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS 6-IN. MINIMUM OUTER CABLE JACKET STRIP OUTER CABLE JACKET BACK TO EXPOSE SUBUNITS. SUBUNIT BREAKOUT LENGTH IS DETERMINED BY EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS. OUTER CABLE JACKET STRIPPED BACK SUBUNITS (6) SUBUNITS (6) STRENGTH MEMBER CUT STRENGTH MEMBER BACK, AS SHOWN STRIP SUBUNIT JACKETS BACK TO EXPOSE RIBBON FIBERS 6-IN. (15.2 CM) MIN. NOTE: SUBUNIT LENGTH MUST BE AT LEAST 6-IN. (15.2 CM) TO ALLOW FOR FANOUT CLIPS. 19647-A RIBBON FIBER (12 OR 24 FIBERS PER SUBUNIT) Figure 2. Strip Outer Cable Jacket and Subunit Jackets Page 4 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 3. Place adhesive strip tape (provided) around entire end of each subunit (Figure 3). Note: One subunit shown for clarity. PLACE ADHESIVE STRIP TAPE AROUND ENTIRE END OF EACH SUBUNIT 19648-A NOTE: ONE SUBUNIT SHOWN FOR CLARITY Figure 3. Place Tape on End of Each Subunit Page 5 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
4. Clean the moisture blocking gel off each ribbon fiber according to local practice (Figure 4). Caution: Do not use alcohol packets (provided) for cleaning ribbon fibers, use the alcohol packets to lubricate the ribbon fibers before inserting them into the oval tubes. 5. After cleaning ribbon fibers, use alcohol wipes (one per oval tube) to lubricate the top and bottom of the ribbon fibers before inserting ribbon fibers into oval tube (Figure 4).! CAUTION: DO NOT USE ALCOHOL PACKETS (PROVIDED WITH KIT) FOR CLEANING RIBBON FIBERS. USE ALCOHOL PACKETS (ONE PER OVAL TUBE) TO LUBRICATE THE RIBBON FIBERS BEFORE INSERTING THEM INTO OVAL TUBES. CLEAN MOISTURE BLOCKING GEL OFF EACH RIBBON FIBER ACCORDING TO LOCAL PRACTICE. ONE RIBBON FIBER. REPEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH RIBBON FIBER. 19649-A Figure 4. Clean and Lubricate Ribbon Fibers Page 6 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 6. Carefully feed ribbon fibers through oval tubes (Figure 5). Note: Feed up to six, 12-fiber ribbons into each tube at the same time. Note: The oval tubes and retainer plate are shipped pre-assembled as shown. NOTE: OVAL TUBES AND RETAINER PLATE ARE SHIPPING PRE-ASSEMBLED RETAINER PLATE OVAL TUBE (4) CAREFULLY, FEED RIBBON FIBERS THROUGH OVAL TUBES (UP TO SIX, 12-FIBER RIBBONS PER TUBE)! WHEN FEEDING RIBBON FIBERS INTO TUBES, FEED UP TO SIX, 12 FIBER RIBBONS INTO THEIR RESPECTIVE TUBE AT THE SAME TIME. 19677-A Figure 5. Insert Ribbon Fibers into Oval Tubes Page 7 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
7. Insert cable ties (2) up through holes in bottom of base (Figure 6). BASE INSERT CABLE TIES UP THROUGH HOLES IN BASE CABLE TIE 19651-A Figure 6. Insert Cable Tie into Base Page 8 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 8. Align face plate with face plate pocket in base and place subunit assembly into base (Figure 7). Adjust subunit either forward or backward to the location shown in the lower view. Note: Subunit assembly includes subunit, ribbon fibers, face plate and oval tubes. FACE PLATE ALIGN FACE PLATE WITH FACE PLATE POCKET AND PLACE SUBUNIT ASSEMBLY INTO BASE FACE PLATE POCKET BASE SUBUNIT POSITION BEFORE ADJUSTING FORWARD ADJUST THE LOCATION OF THE SUBUNIT FORWARD (OR BACKWARD) IF NECESSARY SUBUNIT POSITION AFTER ADUSTING FORWARD MAKE SURE SUBUNIT IS ALIGNED IN BASE AS SHOWN. SUBUNIT IN CORRECT POSITION 19652-A Figure 7. Place Subunit Assembly into Fanout Base Page 9 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
9. Route the cable tie around the subunit and down through the other side of the base (Figure 8). Cinch the cable tie and cut off excess portion. ROUTE CABLE TIE AROUND SUBUNIT AND DOWN THROUGH OPPOSITE SIDE OF BASE. CINCH CABLE TIES CUT EXCESS CABLE TIE 19653-A Figure 8. Install Cable Ties (2) Page 10 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 10. Secure cover onto base using two screws (Figure 9). SECURE COVER WITH SCREWS (2) INSTALL COVER COVER SECURED 19654-A Figure 9. Install Top Cover onto Base Page 11 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
2 CENTRAL OVAL TUBE RIBBON KIT (BLK-RCT) Figure 10 shows the catalog scheme for the Central Oval Tube Ribbon Kit. ADC recommends using the Central Oval Tube Ribbon Kit for kits up to 12 protective tubes. For kits greater than 12 protective tubes, use the larger Ribbon Central Tube Kit (BLK-RCT). See Section 3, Ribbon Central Tube Kit (BLK-RCT).! ADC RECOMMENDS USING CENTRAL OVAL TUBE RIBBON KIT FOR UP TO 12 PROTECTIVE TUBES. USE RIBBON CENTRAL TUBE KIT (SEE SECTION 3) WHEN MORE THAN 12 PROTECTIVE TUBES ARE NEEDED. CENTRAL OVAL TUBE RIBBON KIT BLK-RCT- RIBBON TYPE A B </=12 FIBER 24 FIBER NUMBER OF PROTECTIVE TUBES 01 02 03 04 06 09 12 CENTRAL TUBE OUTSIDE DIAMETER B C D E.200"-.325" (5.0mm - 8.2mm).325"-.425" (8.2mm - 10.82mm).425"-.600" (10.8mm - 15.2mm).600"-.800" (15.2mm - 20.3mm) PROTECTIVE TUBING CUTTING TOOL 0=NOT INCLUDED C=INCLUDED 19655-A USE RIBBON CENTRAL TUBE KIT FOR MORE THAN 12 PROTECTIVE TUBES (RECOMMENDED) (SEE SECTION 3) 16 18 24 36 Figure 10. Central Oval Tube Ribbon Kit Catalog Scheme Page 12 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 1. Strip outer cable jacket to expose inner central tube (Figure 11). Trim strength members flush with outer cable jacket. Clean residue from outside of central tube to prevent slippage when block is attached. 2. Strip central tube back 1.5-inches (min) to expose bare ribbons. (Ribbon fiber length determined by equipment specifications.) Note: A maximum of 5 meters (16.4 feet) of bare fiber can be fed through an oval tube. RIBBON FIBER CENTRAL TUBE (NOT PROVIDED) OUTER CABLE JACKET (NOT PROVIDED) LENGTH DETERMINED BY EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS 1.5-IN. MINIMUM OUTER CABLE JACKET STRIP OUTER CABLE JACKET BACK TO EXPOSE CENTRAL TUBE OUTER CABLE JACKET STRIPPED BACK CENTRAL TUBE TRIM STRENGTH MEMBER FLUSH WITH OUTER CABLE JACKET 1.5-IN. (3.81 CM) 19656-A STRIP CENTRAL TUBE BACK NOTE: RIBBON FIBER LENGTH DETERMINED BY EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS CLEAN RESIDUE FROM OUTER CENTRAL TUBE TO PREVENT SLIPAGE RIBBON FIBERS 12 OR 24 FIBERS Figure 11. Breakout Ribbon Fibers Page 13 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
3. Place black strip tape (provided) around the entire end of the central tube (See Figure 12). Make sure to position tape so rubber grommet will cover tape. 19657-A PLACE BLACK STRIP TAPE (PROVIDED) AROUND ENTIRE END OF CENTRAL TUBE. MAKE SURE TO LOCATE TAPE SO RUBBER GROMMET (PROVIDED) WILL COVER TAPE SUFACE. Figure 12. Place Adhesive Tape around End of Central Tube 4. Select the thickest rubber grommet (supplied) that will fit between central tube and flare tube (Figure 13). Position over central tube making sure to cover tape surface. Note: This snug fit is critical when attaching flare tube to central tube. MAKE SURE GROMMET (PROVIDED) WILL COVER TAPE SUFACE. 19658-A! SELECT THE THICKEST GROMMET SUPPLIED THAT WILL FIT BETWEEN CENTRAL TUBE AND FLARE TUBE. Figure 13. Install Rubber Grommet Page 14 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 5. Carefully insert central tube into flare tube (provided). Align grommet opening with slot in end of flare tube (Figure 14). CAREFULLY SLIDE FLARE TUBE OVER RIBBON FIBERS, CENTRAL TUBE AND RUBBER GROMMET. ALIGN SLOT IN FLARE TUBE WITH CUT IN GROMMET. CENTRAL TUBE FLARE TUBE ALIGNED NOT ALIGNED FLARE TUBE INSTALLED IN CORRECT POSITION FLARE TUBE NOT INSTALLED IN CORRECT POSITION 19659-A Figure 14. Install Flare Tube Page 15 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
6. Place hose clamp (provided) over flare tube and tighten with screwdriver (Figure 15). Do not over tighten. INSTALL HOSE CLAMP OVER FLARE TUBE IN THE LOCATION SHOWN WITH DASHED LINES TIGHTEN HOSE CLAMP USING SCREWDRIVER (DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN)! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 19660-A Figure 15. Install Hose Clamp Page 16 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 7. Clean the moisture blocking gel off each ribbon fiber according to local practice. 8. After cleaning ribbon fibers, use alcohol wipes (one per oval tube) to lubricate the top and bottom of the ribbon fibers before inserting ribbon fibers into oval tube (Figure 16). Caution: Do not use alcohol packets (provided) for cleaning ribbon fibers, use the alcohol packets to lubricate the ribbon fibers before inserting them into the oval tubes.! CAUTION: DO NOT USE ALCOHOL PACKETS (PROVIDED WITH KIT) FOR CLEANING RIBBON FIBERS. USE ALCOHOL PACKETS (ONE PER OVAL TUBE) TO LUBRICATE THE RIBBON FIBERS BEFORE INSERTING THEM INTO OVAL TUBES. CLEAN MOISTURE BLOCKING GEL OFF EACH RIBBON FIBER ACCORDING TO LOCAL PRACTICE. ONE RIBBON FIBER. REPEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH RIBBON FIBER. 19649-A Figure 16. Clean and Lubricate Ribbon Fibers Page 17 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
9. Carefully feed ribbon fibers through oval tubes (Figure 17). Caution: Care must be taken to ensure ribbon fibers are not twisted or bent. 10. Align retainer plate key with flare tube slot and snap into place (Figure 17). Note: Feed up to six, 12-fiber ribbons into each tube at the same time. Note: The oval tubes and retainer plate are shipped pre-assembled as shown. CAREFULLY, FEED RIBBON FIBERS THROUGH OVAL TUBES INSERTING ALL FIBERS INTO RESPECTIVE TUBE AT THE SAME TIME. (UP TO SIX, 12-FIBER RIBBONS PER TUBE)! NOTE: OVAL TUBES AND RETAINER PLATE ARE SHIPPED PRE-ASSEMBLED ALIGN RETAINER PLATE KEY WITH SLOT IN FLARE TUBE FLARE TUBE RETAINER PLATE SNAP RETAINER PLATE INTO FLARE TUBE. RETAINER PLATE WILL NOT ROTATE AFTER SNAPPED INTO FLARE TUBE. 19661-A! CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE RIBBON FIBER UNITS ARE NOT TWISTED OR BENT. Figure 17. Feed Ribbon Fibers into Oval Tubes, Snap Retainer Plate into Flare Tube Page 18 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 11. (OPTIONAL) Fill flare tube with water-blocking sealant (Figure 18). Use numbered labels (provided) and mark ends of oval tubes, for reference. (OPTIONAL) CAREFULLY FILL FLARE TUBE WITH WATER-BLOCKING SEALANT 19662-A 1 2 3 6 (OPTIONAL) NUMBER TUBES WITH LABELS PROVIDED Figure 18. (Optional) Fill Flare Tube with Water-Blocking Sealant, and Number Tube Ends Page 19 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
3 RIBBON CENTRAL TUBE KIT (BLK-RCT) Figure 19 shows the catalog scheme for the Ribbon Central Tube Kit. ADC recommends using the Ribbon Central Tube Kit for kits with more than 12-protective tubes. For kits less than 12 protective tubes, use the Central Oval Tube Ribbon Kit (BLK-RCT). See Section 2, Central Oval Tube Ribbon Kit (BLK-RCT).! ADC RECOMMENDS USING RIBBON CENTRAL TUBE KIT WHEN MORE THAN 12 PROTECTIVE TUBES ARE NEEDED. USE CENTRAL OVAL TUBE RIBBON KIT (SEE SECTION 2) FOR UP TO 12 PROTECTIVE TUBES. RIBBON CENTRAL TUBE KIT BLK-RCT- RIBBON TYPE A B </=12 FIBER 24 FIBER USE CENTRAL OVAL TUBE RIBBON KIT FOR UP TO 12 PROTECTIVE TUBES (RECOMMENDED) (SEE SECTION 2) NUMBER OF PROTECTIVE TUBES 01 02 03 04 06 09 12 16 18 CENTRAL TUBE OUTSIDE DIAMETER B C D E.200"-.325" (5.0mm - 8.2mm).325"-.425" (8.2mm - 10.82mm).425"-.600" (10.8mm - 15.2mm).600"-.800" (15.2mm - 20.3mm) PROTECTIVE TUBING CUTTING TOOL 0=NOT INCLUDED C=INCLUDED 19663-A 24 36 Figure 19. Ribbon Central Tube Kit (BLK-RCT) Catalog Scheme Page 20 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 1. Strip outer cable jacket to expose inner central tube. Trim strength members flush with outer cable jacket. Clean residue from outside of central tube to prevent slippage when clamping kit is attached (Figure 20). Note: A maximum of 5 meters (16.4 feet) of bare fiber can be fed through an oval tube. RIBBON FIBERS CENTRAL TUBE OUTER CABLE JACKET LENGTH DETERMINED BY EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS 1.25-IN. (3.18 CM) STRENGTH MEMBER OUTER CABLE JACKET TRIM STRENGTH MEMBER FLUSH WITH OUTER CABLE JACKET STRIP OUTER CABLE JACKET BACK TO EXPOSE CENTRAL TUBE OUTER CABLE JACKET STRIPPED BACK CENTRAL TUBE 1.25-IN. (3.18 CM) 19650-A STRIP CENTRAL TUBE BACK NOTE: RIBBON FIBER LENGTH DETERMINED BY EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS RIBBON FIBERS 12 OR 24 FIBERS CLEAN RESIDUE FROM OUTER CENTRAL TUBE Figure 20. Breakout Ribbon Fibers Page 21 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
2. Clean moisture blocking gel off each ribbon fiber according to local practice (Figure 21). Caution: Do not use alcohol wipes (provided) for cleaning ribbon fibers. 3. After cleaning ribbon fibers, use alcohol wipes (one per oval tube) to lubricate the top and bottom of the ribbon fibers before inserting ribbon fibers into oval tube. Note: Top and bottom ribbon fibers should be moist with alcohol when inserting them into oval tubes.! CAUTION: DO NOT USE ALCOHOL PACKETS (PROVIDED WITH KIT) FOR CLEANING RIBBON FIBERS. USE ALCOHOL PACKETS (ONE PER OVAL TUBE) TO LUBRICATE THE RIBBON FIBERS BEFORE INSERTING THEM INTO OVAL TUBES. CLEAN MOISTURE BLOCKING GEL OFF EACH RIBBON FIBER ACCORDING TO LOCAL PRACTICE. ONE RIBBON FIBER. REPEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH RIBBON FIBER. 19649-A Figure 21. Clean Moisture Blocking Gel off Ribbon Fibers Page 22 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 4. Insert ribbon fibers (up to six, 12-fiber ribbons per tube at the same time) into each oval tube (Figure 22). INSERT RIBBON FIBERS (UP TO SIX, 12-FIBER RIBBONS PER OVAL TUBE) INTO EACH OVAL TUBE. BASE 19665-A OVAL TUBES (12 OVAL TUBES SHOWN FOR REFERENCE) RIBBON FIBERS (UP TO SIX, 12-FIBER RIBBONS PER OVAL TUBE) Figure 22. Insert Ribbon Fibers into Oval Tubes 5. Continue to carefully guide ribbon fiber into oval tubing while moving base toward the central tube (Figure 23). CENTRAL TUBE CONTINUE TO GUIDE RIBBON FIBERS INTO TUBE WHILE MOVING BASE TOWARD THE CENTRAL TUBE BASE 19666-A Figure 23. Guide Base toward Central Tube Page 23 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
6. Position clamp kit yoke around central tube on base. Make sure central tube protrudes 0.25-inches (0.64 cm) beyond yoke. Insert clamp kit plate and screws (one piece) up through holes in base and yoke. (Figure 24). BASE POSITION YOKE ON BASE UNDER CENTRAL TUBE CENTRAL TUBE 0.25-IN. (0.64 CM) NOTE: MAKE SURE CENTRAL TUBE PROTRUDES 0.25-IN. BEYOND YOKE CLAMP KIT PLATE AND SCREWS 19667-A Figure 24. Install Clamp Kit 7. Install rubber grommet around central tube, if needed (Figure 25). Note, select thickest rubber grommet that will fit between central tube and yoke. INSTALL RUBBER GROMMET OVER CENTRAL TUBE, IF NEEDED (SELECT THICKEST RUBBER GROMMET THAT WILL FIT) BASE CENTRAL TUBE RUBBER GROMMET INSTALLED 19668-A Figure 25. Install Rubber Grommet (If Required) Page 24 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 8. Install clamp kit yoke and top plate and tighten down with hex nuts (2). (Figure 26). HEX NUTS (2) PROVIDED WITH CLAMP KIT TOP PLATE YOKE 19669-A Figure 26. Install Clamp Kit Yoke and Top Plate 9. Figure 27 shows the cable clamp kit installed. CABLE CLAMP KIT INSTALLED 19670-A Figure 27. Cable Clamp Kit Installed Page 25 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
10. Place cover over ribbon fibers making sure ribbon fibers are not twisted or bent (Figure 28). INSTALL COVER 19671-A Figure 28. Install Cover 11. Secure cover to base using four screws (provided). (Optional) Carefully fill breakout kit with water blocking gel and re-install hole plug (Figure 29). (Optional) Number tubes with labels (provided). REMOVE HOLE PLUG, FILL CAVITY WITH WATER BLOCKING GEL, AND REPLACE HOLE PLUG FILL WITH WATER BLOCKING GEL SECURE COVER WITH SCREWS (4) 19672-A Figure 29. Install Water Blocking Gel into Hole in Cover Page 26 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 4 RIBBON IFC CABLE KIT (BLK-RIFC) Figure 30 shows the catalog scheme for the Ribbon IFC Cable Kit. RIBBON IFC CABLE BREAKOUT KIT BLK-RIFC- RIBBON COUNT A 12-FIBER RIBBON B 24-FIBER RIBBON NUMBER OF PROTECTIVE TUBES 01 02 03 04 06 CENTRAL TUBE OUTSIDE DIAMETER B C.200"-.325" (5.0mm - 8.2mm).325"-.425" (8.2mm - 10.82mm) PROTECTIVE TUBING CUTTING TOOL 0=NOT INCLUDED C=INCLUDED 19673-B Figure 30. Ribbon IFC Cable Kit Catalog Scheme Page 27 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
1. Strip outer cable jacket to expose inner central tube (Figure 31). Clean residue from outside of central tube to prevent slippage when block is attached. 2. Strip central tube back 0.75 to 1.00-inches (min) to expose bare ribbons. (Ribbon fiber length determined by equipment specifications.) Note: A maximum of 5 meters (16.4 feet) of bare fiber can be fed through an oval tube. RIBBON FIBERS CENTRAL TUBE OUTER CABLE JACKET LENGTH DETERMINED BY EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS.75 TO 1.00-IN. (1.9 TO 2.54 CM) OUTER CABLE JACKET STRIP OUTER CABLE JACKET BACK TO EXPOSE CENTRAL TUBE OUTER CABLE JACKET STRIPPED BACK CENTRAL TUBE.75 TO 1.00-IN. (1.91 TO 2.54 CM) STRIP CENTRAL TUBE BACK TO EXPOSE RIBBON FIBERS NOTE: RIBBON FIBER LENGTH DETERMINED BY EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS CLEAN RESIDUE FROM OUTER CENTRAL TUBE 19674-A RIBBON FIBERS 12 OR 24 FIBERS Figure 31. Strip Outer Jacket and Subunit Jacket Page 28 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 3. Place black strip tape (provided) around entire end of central tube (Figure 32). Note: Locate tape so cable ties will cover tape surface when attached to the base. PLACE BLACK STRIP TAPE AROUND ENTIRE END OF CENTRAL TUBE 19675-A Figure 32. Place Tape on End of Central Tube Page 29 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
4. Clean each ribbon fiber according to local practice (Figure 33). Caution: Do not use alcohol packets (provided) for cleaning ribbon fibers, use the alcohol packets to lubricate the ribbon fibers before inserting them into the oval tubes. 5. After cleaning ribbon fibers, use alcohol wipes (one per oval tube) to lubricate the top and bottom of the ribbon fibers before inserting them into oval tube.! CAUTION: DO NOT USE ALCOHOL PACKETS (PROVIDED WITH KIT) FOR CLEANING RIBBON FIBERS. USE ALCOHOL PACKETS (ONE PER OVAL TUBE) TO LUBRICATE THE RIBBON FIBERS BEFORE INSERTING THEM INTO OVAL TUBES. CLEAN EACH RIBBON FIBER ACCORDING TO LOCAL PRACTICE. ONE RIBBON FIBER. REPEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH RIBBON FIBER. 19676-A Figure 33. Clean and Lubricate Ribbon Fibers Page 30 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 6. Carefully feed ribbon fibers through oval tubes (Figure 34). Note: Feed up to six, 12-fiber ribbons into each tube at the same time. Note: The oval tubes and retainer plate are shipped pre-assembled as shown. NOTE: OVAL TUBES AND RETAINER PLATE ARE SHIPPING PRE-ASSEMBLED RETAINER PLATE OVAL TUBE (4) CAREFULLY, FEED RIBBON FIBERS THROUGH OVAL TUBES (UP TO SIX, 12-FIBER RIBBONS PER TUBE)! WHEN FEEDING RIBBON FIBERS INTO TUBES, FEED UP TO SIX, 12 FIBER RIBBONS INTO THEIR RESPECTIVE TUBE AT THE SAME TIME. 19677-A Figure 34. Insert Ribbon Fibers into Oval Tubes Page 31 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
7. Insert cable ties (2) up through holes in bottom of base (Figure 35). BASE INSERT CABLE TIES UP THROUGH HOLES IN BASE CABLE TIE 19651-A Figure 35. Insert Cable Tie into Base Page 32 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 8. Align face plate with face plate pocket in base and place central tube assembly into base (Figure 36). Adjust central tube either forward or backward to the location shown in the lower view. Note: Central tube assembly includes central tube, ribbon fibers, face plate and oval tubes. FACE PLATE ALIGN FACE PLATE WITH FACE PLATE POCKET AND PLACE CENTRAL TUBE ASSEMBLY INTO BASE FACE PLATE POCKET BASE CENTRAL TUBE POSITION BEFORE ADJUSTING FORWARD ADJUST THE LOCATION OF THE CENTRAL TUBE FORWARD (OR BACKWARD) IF NECESSARY CENTRAL TUBE POSITION AFTER ADUSTING FORWARD MAKE SURE CENTRAL TUBE IS POSITIONED IN BASE AS SHOWN. CENTRAL TUBE IN CORRECT POSITION 19679-A Figure 36. Place Central Tube Assembly into Fanout Base Page 33 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
9. Route the cable tie around the central tube and down through the other side of the base (Figure 8). Cinch the cable tie and cut off excess portion. ROUTE CABLE TIE AROUND CENTRAL TUBE AND DOWN THROUGH OPPOSITE SIDE OF BASE. CINCH CABLE TIES CUT EXCESS CABLE TIE 19680-A Figure 8. Install Cable Ties (2) Page 34 20011, Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
ADCP-93-305 Issue 2, May 2011 10. Secure cover onto base using two screws (Figure 9). SECURE COVER WITH SCREWS (2) INSTALL COVER COVER SECURED 19654-A Figure 9. Install Top Cover onto Base Page 35 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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