TC-96248-IP · Rev C · December 2018

FD Panel Quick

Start

2 Remove the shipping brackets.

1

Unpack the panel and check for shipment damage.

Report any damage to the carrier and also file a report at www.commscope.com/SupportCenter

NOTE:

These instructions apply to both 1RU and

2RU panels.

3

Select panel mounting option to be used. Panel is shipped with mounting brackets in position shown. If desired, brackets can be removed and re-mounted in alternative position.

NOTE:

Remove brackets one at a time.

Parts List

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PARTS LIST

QTY

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DESCRIPTION

FD PANEL

44 #12-24 X 1/2” SCREWS & LOCK WASHERS

4 M6 - 1 X 12mm SCREWS & LOCK WASHERS

VERTICAL CABLE GUIDES (VCGs)

ADDITIONAL SHORT VCGs

#12-24 X 3/4” SCREWS

M6 - 1 X 20mm SCREWS

VELCRO STRAP (LENGTH 4 FT.)

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1

2-HOLE LUG, #6 WIRE

1-HOLE LUG, #14-6 WIRE

Required Tool

PHILLIPS #2 SCREWDRIVER

REMOVE

MOUNTING

SCREWS

(4 Places)

BACK OBLIQUE VIEW OF DEFAULT MOUNTING BRACKET POSITION

4 Mount panel to rack, and secure the vertical cable guides using screws provided.

NOTE:

Based on rack type, select from screws provided.

5

Ground the panel using the

2-hole lug provided.

Adhere to local standards.

NOTE:

1-hole lug is also provided.

DEFAULT MOUNTING BRACKET POSITION

NOTE:

Secure

cable bracket to to the lowest hole of the mountng bracket.

CABLE

BRACKET (2X)

CommScope (logo) and CommScope are trademarks.

660002346 Rev C

ALTERNATIVE MOUNTING BRAC KET POSITION

SHIPPING

BRACKET (2X)

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TC-96248-IP Rev C December 2018

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Customer Interface Connections from MPO patch cord to LC patch cord are as indicated below.

MPO

FIBER 12

MPO

FIBER 1

MPO

FIBER 11

MPO

FIBER 2

MPO

FIBER 3

MPO

FIBER 9

MPO

FIBER 10

MPO

FIBER 4

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Continue to the right, connecting

MPO-LC sections while routing the MPO cable and LC patch cords to the left as shown. Route the cables and patch cords up or down the rack to the cable runway.

NOTE:

Order the cables neatly using velcro straps; cut to length needed.

NOTE:

When connecting lower row connectors, remove thumb screws on cable management bar to allow bar to move and provide better access to lower row. Use caution not to stress cables attached to cable bar.

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Beginning at the MPO-LC section 1 on the left side, connect the first MPO patch cord then connect the related LC patch cords per the picture above.

B A B A

A B A B

VELCRO

STRAP

NOTE:

Since the bottom duplex adapters/connectors are upside down, they are reversed (”AB” instead of “BA,” as shown in detail above).

© 2018, CommScope, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

9 When cabling the other (right) side of the panel, route cables and patch cords in the opposite direction, toward the right side.

(Left and right side routing should be mirror images of one another.)

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PRODUCT INFORMATION http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter

PRODUCT PATENTS http://www.cs-pat.com

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