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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS,
OR-ITC12F6A, OR-ITC24F6A & OR-ITC24F8A
ITRACS SENSOR STRIP RETROFIT KIT
1 GENERAL
This document describes the procedure for installing an Ortronics “iTracs Sensor Strip Retrofit Kit” to an Ortronics flat patch panel. Since there are many variations of patch panels, this procedure should be used as a guide for all flat patch panels. Where appropriate, differences in procedure for 1RU and 2RU panels are described.
2 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
#3 Philips Head Screwdriver – required to mount the patch panel to the rack
7/64 inch Allen Wrench – for mounting the NGA DB-25F to Ribbon Adapter.
3 COMPONENTS PROVIDED IN THE RETROFIT KIT
ITEM
#
DESCRIPTION
12-Port Sensor Strip
PART
NUMBER
51100157
1 24-Port Sensor Strip For 6-Port Modules 51100159
2
3
4
5
24-Port Sensor Strip For 8-Port Modules
Spacer Shim With Standoffs, 1RU
Sensor Strip Retaining Clip
Sensor Strip Ribbon Interconnect Cable
NGA DB-25F to Ribbon Adapter
51100161
60401040
70800244
50900088
64800005
* Only eight clips are included for the 12-port patch panel.
QTY.
1
1
16/8*
1
1
4 ASSEMBLY
4.1 Inspect the package contents before assembling to ensure conformance with the parts listed in Section 3.
4.2 Using a #3 Philips screwdriver, loosen the four (4) screws securing the patch panel to the rack. Remove the right-side screws
(when facing the front of the patch panel) from the rack completely.
4.3 Locate the end of the ribbon cable where the keying tab on the connector is pointing towards the cable (see figure 1).
4.4
Figure 1 – Keying tab orientation on ribbon cable
Thread this end of the ribbon cable (from the rear of the patch panel) between the right side rail of the rack and the back of the patch panel’s mounting surface until a few inches of the cable protrude beyond the edge of the patch panel. With the ribbon cable flat against the rack rail, the connector side with the keying tab should face forward (see figure 2a).
4.5
4.6
For 48-port, 2RU patch panels, two ribbon cables are required (see figure 2b).
Replace the two right-side patch panel mounting screws, ensuring that the ribbon cable(s) remains between them.
Figure 2a - Ribbon cable installation on 1RU
patch panel
Figure 2b - Ribbon cable installation
on 48-port, 2RU patch panel
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ITRACS SENSOR STRIP RETROFIT KIT
4.7
4.7.1
4.7.2
Slide the spacer shim(s) under the right side of the patch panel, until the stand-offs are touching the side of the patch panel.
For 1RU patch panels, the top of the shim must be lined up with the top of the patch panel and that the ribbon cable must be located in the gap between the shim’s tabs (see figure 3a).
For 2RU patch panels, two shims are required. The top of the top shim must be lined up with the top of the patch panel.
The bottom of the bottom shim must be lined up with the bottom of the patch panel. Each of the ribbon cables must be located in the gap between its shim’s tabs (see figure 3b).
Figure 3a - Spacer shim installation on 1RU patch panel
(shown with rack mount screws installed.)
Figure 3b - Spacer shim installation on 2RU patch
panel (shown with rack mount screws installed.)
4.8 Tighten the right-side patch panel screws lightly, ensuring that the shims have not shifted out of proper position and that the ribbon cable has not been pinched under the patch panel. Check that the cable can be pulled back and forth freely thru the gap under the patch panel. Tighten the right and left-side patch panel mounting screws to the specified torque.
Sensor Strip Mounting
4.9 The sensor strips are fastened to the front of the patch panel using the plastic retaining clips. The clips are inserted thru the appropriate slots in the sensor strip and snap into the icon holes on the patch panel.
4.10 Place the sensor strip over the patch panel so that the bottom of the strip is directly above the openings of the RJ-45 jacks and the connector is located on the right side of the patch panel. Slide the sensor strip left and right slightly, until the icon holes for ports 1 and 24 (port 12 for 12-port panel) are clearly visible in their entirety thru the slots in the sensor strip (see figures 4a, 4b, and 4c).
Note: On some patch panels, the spacing between modules varies and instead of aligning ports 1 and 24, other ports (e.g. port 2 and/or port 23) will have to be used. Regardless of the port used, the strip must be centered on the patch panel so
that each RJ-45 jack has a sensor strip pad directly above it.
Figure 4a - Alignment of icon hole
for port 1
Figure 4b - Alignment of icon hole for
port 24
Figure 4c - Alignment of icon hole
for port 12 (12-port patch panel)
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4.11 Gently squeeze the retaining clip until the barbed blades are touching and insert them into the icon hole of port 24(/12) [or
the furthest port to the right that allows installation of the retaining clip] (see figures 5a and 5b). Push the clip into the patch panel until it clicks in place (see figure 5c). Do not use excessive force, as it might deform the clip.
4.12
Figure 5a – Squeeze the retaining
clip
Figure 5b – Insert the retaining clip Figure 5c - Click the retaining clip into
place
Install the next clip at port 1 [or the closest port to the left end of the sensor strip that allows installation of the retaining
clip].
4.13 Install the remaining clips in every slot that affords clear access to the icon holes on the patch panel. A minimum of three (3) clips is required per 6 or 8-port module, but it is recommended that clips be installed in every available location.
Note: the sensor strips are designed to fit a variety of patch panels and some slots will not align with the icon holes underneath them. This is intentional. If, however, you cannot see at least three (3) available locations on each module to
install clips in, you may have to adjust the position of the sensor strip.
I/O Cable Connection
4.14 Move both ejector tabs on the sensor strip connector to the upright position (see figure 6).
Figure 6 – Correct and incorrect positioning of ejector tabs on sensor strip connector
4.15 Plug the ribbon cable into the sensor strip connector and ensure that it is seated firmly (see figure 7). Do not use excessive
force.
Figure 7 – Seating of the ribbon cable into the sensor strip connector
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4.16 Pull the ribbon cable through to the rear of the patch panel until only the minimum required length is visible. Leave enough cable to ensure that there is some slack left and no tension is placed on the sensor strip (see figure 8).
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Figure 8 – Slack remaining after pulling the ribbon cable to the rear of the patch panel
4.17 Fold the ribbon cable at the rear of the patch panel as shown in figure 9 and gently tie it down to keep it out of the way until the next step can be completed. Do not fold the cable so tight that it is creased.
Figure 9 – Folded ribbon cable at the rear of the patch panel
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4.18 The ribbon cable at the rear of the patch panel can then be connected to the NGA DB-25F to Ribbon Adapter (see figure 10). The
NGA DB-25F to Ribbon Adapter will connect to the NGA via the DB-25 cable as shown in figure 11. The NGA DB-25F to Ribbon
Adapter is mounted to the cable management bar by a Socket Head Cap Screw (part of item 5), it may be necessary to tighten the screw with an Allen wrench.
Figure 10 – Folded ribbon cable at the rear of the patch panel
Figure 11 – Folded ribbon cable at the rear of the patch panel
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