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Installation Guidelines – HELIAX® FiberFeed® Direct

Solution: 3x6 mm2 Configurations
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Section 1: Direct Breakout Components / Accessories ..........................…………………………………….…02

Section 2: DCM-U-V2 Mounting ............…………………......……………...…………………………………….…03

Section 3: General Specifications..…………………………………………...…………………………………….…04

Section 4: HELIAX® FiberFeed® Trunk Hoisting Considerations .…………..……………………………..………05

Section 5: HELIAX® FiberFeed® Tails: RRU to Direct Breakout .............……………………………………….....07

Section 6: Outdoor DLC Connection Procedure ..............................………………………………………….....08

Section 7: Outdoor Power Connection Procedure ...........................................……….……………………….09

Section 8: Outdoor Power connection procedure for Ericsson RRU ....................…………………..……...…10

Section 9: Supporting Fiber Tails and Supporting Future Expansion Tails ...............………………..……...…11

Section 10: Fiber Installation to Huawei RRU ...................................………...……….………………………….....12

Section 11: FullAXS™ (2061664-1-HC3) for Ericsson Installation ....………...……….………………………….....13

Section 12: Breakout Procedure / DLC Connectors and Adapter cleaning .....…………………..……...…15

Section 13: All-in-One Cleaner / Inspecting .....…............................................................………………....…16

Section 14: Fiber Test Specifications ..................….............................................................………………....…17

Section 15: Fiber Enclosure Assembly ......................................................................…….....……………….....18

Section 16: Earthing ........................................................….........................................................…………….....19

Section 17: General Specifications Enclosure to BBU Direct breakout Tails ......................……………….....20

Section 18: Excess Cable Management ..................................................……………….….……………..……21

Section 19: Labelling ...................................................................................……………….….……………..……23

Section 20: Leaflet Acti9 Isobar Breaker box Installation .....................……………….….……………..……25

Section 21: Breaker box connector ..........................................................……………….….……………..……22

Section 22: DC Test Specifications / Installation Check List ....................................…………………………29

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HELIAX® FiberFeed® Direct Components

RRU RRU RRU Mounting Kit Included

Part Number: DCM-U-V2

Fiber tail with

outdoor DLC
connector
Minimum Distance
0.5 m (1.6 ft)

Separate fiber Maximum hanger spacing

and power 0.9 m (3 ft) - 1.2 m (4 ft)
conductors
Direct
Breakout

Hybrid
FiberFeed
Cable

Equipment
cabinet / shelter

3 RRU configuration
utilizing one 3 x 6 mm2 solution

Accessories Cable Series Part Number Description

FDH616M FA-3236-SIH Snap-In Hanger
42396A-16 Standard Hanger
FDH610M FA-2628-SIH Snap-In Hanger
42396A-5 Standard Hanger
WARNING: CommScope FDH606M FA-2021-SIH Snap-in Hanger
Hybrid FiberFeed cables FA-1923-STH Standard Hanger
require the use of approved DFJ 42396A-5 Standard Hanger
installation accessories.
SSH-12 Snap-In Hanger
HG-5MM-12 Grommet (required for both)

All FDH series 19256B-C Hoisting Grip (lace-up)

All FDH series UA-3 / UAAI Angle Adapter, compact

3/8 in tapped hole

DPJ-210 43211A Standard Hanger

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DCM-U-V2 Mounting

To Canister
Side View Top View

Additional
Hose Clamp
(if required)

Angle adapter

Hardware

Insert

Stand Off

Hose Clamp

To Structure

Angle Adapter and Angle Adapter

Hose Clamp

Pipe mount Steel support

side view side view

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General Specifications: 3x6 (6 mm2 power conductors, 12 SM fibers)
Cable Type FDH616M-12SVK-xxxM FDH610M-12SVK-xxxM FDH606M-12SVK-xxxM
Brand HELIAX® FiberFeed® HELIAX® FiberFeed® HELIAX® FiberFeed®
PVC PVC PVC
Center Conductor Gauge 16 mm2 10 mm 2 6 mm2
Conductors, quantity 6 6 6
Total Fiber Quantity 12 12 12
Shielding Type Corrugated aluminum Corrugated aluminum Corrugated aluminum
Fiber Type Single Mode fiber G.657.A2 Single Mode fiber G.657.A2 Single Mode fiber G.657.A2
Construction Type Direct Breakout Direct Breakout Direct Breakout

Dimensions
Cable Weight 1712.0 kg/km | 1150.0 lb/kft 974.0 kg/km | 654.5 lb/kft 700.0 kg/km | 470.0 lb/kft
Diameter Over Jacket 36.2 mm | 1.43 in 26.51 mm | 1.04 in 22.6 mm | 0.89 in
Breakout Length, Fiber, end 1 2000 mm | 79 in 2000 mm | 79 in 2000 mm | 79 in
Breakout Length, Power, end 1 1000 mm | 39 in 1000 mm | 39 in 1000 mm | 39 in
Breakout Length, Fiber, end 2 2000 mm | 79 in 2000 mm | 79 in 2000 mm | 79 in
Breakout Length, Power, end 2 1000 mm | 39 in 1000 mm | 39 in 1000 mm | 39 in

Physical Specifications
Minimum Bend Radius, loaded 723.9 mm | 28.5 in 530.9 mm | 20.9 in 452 mm | 17.8 in
Minimum Bend Radius, unloaded 434.3 mm | 17.1 in 317.5 mm | 12.5 in 226.1 mm | 8.9 in
Tensile Load, long term, maximum 1068 N | 240 lbf 1068 N | 240 lbf 801 N | 180 lbf
Tensile Load, short term, maximum 3559 N | 800 lbf 3559 N | 800 lbf 2669 N | 600 lbf

RRU Type Max Wattage Conductor Size Max length (M)* Voltage Drop per Meter * Length calculation assumes 5 volt drop at
FRGQ 400 6 mm2 80 0.0625
48VDC and maximum power.
FRGQ 400 10 mm2 135 0.0370
FRGQ 400 16 mm2 215 0.0233
FRGT 900 6 mm2 35 0.1429
FRGT 900 10 mm 2
60 0.0833
FRGT 900 16 mm2 100 0.0500
DLC
Outdoor DLC connector
connector Cable
COPPER CONDUCTORS
Assembly
END 1 Length END 2
End 1 TAIL CABLE BBU CONDUCTOR End 2
RRU TAIL CABLE BBU BBU
IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION LABEL
CONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR
LABEL WITH COLOR WITH COLOR CODE
BLUE (1) RED (1) RED (1) Power
RED (1)
SLATE (1) SLATE (1) RED (1) conductors
Power BLUE (2) RED (2) GREEN (2)
GREEN (2)
cords SLATE (2) SLATE (2) GREEN (2)
COPPER CONDUCTORS
BLUE (3) RED (3) BLUE (3)
BLUE (3) END 1 END 2
SLATE (3) SLATE (3) BLUE (3)
TAIL CABLE BBU CONDUCTOR
TAIL CABLE BBU
IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION LABEL
FIBER - END 1 / END 2 CONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR
LABEL WITH COLOR WITH COLOR CODE
LABEL COLOR
LABEL (CHANNEL) LABLE BLUE (1) RED (1) RED (1)
1 RED RED (1)
SLATE (1) SLATE (1) RED (1)
2 GREEN
3 BLUE BLUE (2) RED (2) GREEN (2)
GREEN (2)
4 YELLOW SLATE (2) SLATE (2) GREEN (2)
5 WHITE BLUE (3) RED (3) BLUE (3)
BLUE (3)
6 BLACK SLATE (3) SLATE (3) BLUE (3)

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Hoisting Considerations

• In general this cable will handle similarly to coaxial cable, and similar installation techniques apply. All cables
are individually serialized, be sure to write down the cable serial number for future reference.
• Leave the protective sock around the fiber tails and power conductors during hoisting and securing the cable.
• Be sure that the Direct breakout is not damaged by attachment of a hoisting grip or during the hoisting process.
Attach a hoisting grip on the jacketed cable no less than .3 m (1 ft) below the fiber breakout point. Prevent the
fiber tails and power conductors from undue movement during hoisting by securing the protective sock with tie
ropes every 1 m (3 ft) to the hoisting line.
• During hoisting ensure that there is a free path and that the cable, and especially the end of the pulling sock will
not be snagged on tower members or other obstacles.
• Installation temperature range is -22 F to 158 F (-30 C to +70 C).
• Minimum cable bend radii can be found on-line in our eCatalog section at www.commscope.com/andrew.
• Maximum cable tensile load can be found on-line in our eCatalog section at www.commscope.com/andrew.
• CommScope Lace-Up Hoisting Grip 19256B-C required for FDH-series installations.
• Hoisting Grip should be anchored to the support structure after the hangers are installed.
• During final connections to RRU, do not bend the fiber ends tighter than 30 mm (1.2 in) bend radius or you take
the risk of breaking the glass fibers.

Hybrid Fiber Cables weigh more than traditional coaxial cables. Be sure to follow proper hoisting and
attachment procedures.

Hoisting Recommendations

Outdoor
DLC
Direct
Connectors
Breakout

(D)
(D)

Grip
Location

Reminder: Plan grip

location by measuring
distance (D) from Outdoor
DLC connector to tower
support member.

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Hoisting Considerations

Tie back ropes

1 M (3 ft)

Protective
Steel cable
sock
or rope
hoist line
Minimum
leader
5.3 M
(17 ft)
Maximum 60 M (200 ft)
between hoisting grips

Clevis

Required Hoisting
Apply provided Tie grip
Wrap to the base of
the hoisting grip before
applying tension to
the line.

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General Specifications RRU to Direct breakout Tails

• In general Hybrid cables will handle similarly to a coaxial cable.

• The terminated fiber ends however are fragile and must be protection during installation. Leave the packaging
around the fiber ends in place until ready to make final connect of the jumper at the RRU or BBU.
• DO NOT BEND THE FIBER ENDS TIGHTER THAN 30 mm (1.2 in) BEND RADIUS ELSE THERE IS A RISK OF BREAKING THE
GLASS FIBERS.
• Attach the main cable securely to the structure or equipment using hangers to prevent strain on connections from
movement in wind or snow/ice conditions.
• Ensure the DLC fiber connector is seated firmly in RRU.
• DLC outdoor connector is a 1/4 turn and will have an audible click when fully engaged.
• Ensure the weatherproof boots for both fiber and power connections are seated firmly in the RRU.
• Installation temperature range is -22 F to 158 F (-30 C to 70 C).
• All fiber tails are individually serialized, for immediate access to test results visit www.commscope.com/webtrak/

End 1
RRU

General Specifications: Huawei Ericsson

Cable Type DFJ-2S100-xxM DFJ-2S101-xxM DLC
Brand HELIAX® FiberFeed® HELIAX FiberFeed
® ® connector
Total Fiber Quantity 2 2
Fiber Type Bend insensitive Bend insensitive
single mode fiber single mode fiber
(G.657.A1) (G.657.A1)
Jacket Color Black Black

Dimensions
Cable Weight 37.1 kg/km | 24.9 lb/kft 37.1 kg/km | 24.9 lb/kft
Diameter Over Jacket 6 mm | .24 in 7 mm | .28 in
Cable
Assembly
Physical Specifications Length
Minimum Bend Radius, loaded 9 cm | 3.5 in 9 cm | 3.5 in
Single mode
Minimum Bend Radius, unloaded 6 cm | 2.4 in 6 cm | 2.4 in
fiber cable
Tensile Load, long term, maximum 334 N | 75 lbf 334 N | 75 lbf
Tensile Load, short term, maximum 1110 N | 250 lbf 1110 N | 250 lbf

Outdoor DLC
connector
with adapter

End 2
Direct
Breakout

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Outdoor DLC connection procedure

1 Remove end cap 2 Slide back coupling nut

Breakout End

3 Remove dust caps from both interfaces

Breakout End RRU Tail End

4 Line up the interface key then press together

Caution:
Key Damage can occur to exposed
fiber if not properly a aligned
Interface End View

5 1/4 turn coupling nut to fully engage

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Outdoor Power connection procedure
RRU

General Specifications Huawei Ericsson

Conductor Gauge, singles 12 AWG 10 AWG
Conductor Type, singles Stranded Stranded
Conductors, quantity 2 2
Jacket Color Black Black
End 1 connector (RRU) None Amphenol
End 2 connector (Canister) Outdoor power Outdoor power Cable
Assembly
Length
Construction Materials
Cable Part Number DPJ-212-504-xxM DPJ-210-xxM
Brand HELIAX® FiberFeed® HELIAX® FiberFeed®
Construction Type Non-armored Non-armored
Conductor Material Tinned copper Tinned copper
Jacket Material PVC PVC

Dimensions
End 2
Diameter Over Jacket 10.1 mm 12.3 mm
Direct
Breakout

1 Remove dust caps from both interfaces

RRU Power Jumper End Canister End

Keyed
Interface End View

2
Line up the interface keys then press
together, 1/4 turn coupling nut to fully
engage. Damage can occur if not
properly a aligned.

Connect dust
caps together

3
Tighten back body on the jumper end to fully
engage seal.

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Outdoor Power connection procedure for Ericsson RRU

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 2

Loosen rear gland nut 7 using a M28 spanner. Using

the dust cap and a M25 spanner separate items
2 and 3. Slide components 3 - 7 down the power
cable.
Remove cap and loosen Qty 2 star nuts until front end of
connector can be removed. (star nuts are NOT captivated, be
3 careful not to lose them)

35 mm

Rear view
B = 0V
A = -48V

Slide prepped power conductor into slots marked B (0V) and

A (-48V), tighten Qty 2 star nuts until front end is secure and
cannot be pulled off by hand.
11 mm 15 mm

5
Cut power cord to length and prep end by removing
35 mm of jacketing. Fold braid over jacketing and trim
to 15 mm. Remove 11 mm of jacketing from power
conductors.

Slide item 3 over braid and tighten to item 2 using the dust
cap and a M25 spanner. Slide remaining items into the back
of item 2 and tighten the rear gland nut with a M28 spanner.

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Supporting Fiber Tails and Supporting Future Expansion Tails

1 Open grommet and 2 Place the hanger over the 3 Stack hangers as required. Repeat with tails
place it over the fiber grommet and place in support being routed to the RRU and spare fibers.
tail. structure.

Connectors are fully weather sealed and do

not require additional weatherizing. Unused
power conductors should be left with the
protective cap in place.

4
Maximum hanger spacing of Optional:
0.9 m (3 ft) - 1.2 m (4 ft) If additional hangers are not available slide the
protection sleeve from the BBU end over any
spare fibers to protect them. 3 connectors
maximum per tube recommended, cut tube in
half to accommodate additional connectors.

Place tape over fiber tails and protective sleeve

end to hold in place. Support protection sleeve
using tie wraps.
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Fiber Installation to Huawei RRU

1 2 Stacked Side by side

SPF Interface SPF Interface

CPRI0 CPRI1

CPRI1

CPRI0

+ - + -

Note:
Power prep dimensions will be located on the inside lid of the power/fiber connection point.

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FullAXS™ (2061664-1-HC3) for Ericsson Installation

Use following instructions in place of bulletin provided with FullAXS™ Sleeve

Failure to follow these installation steps may cause damage to the fiber.
WARNING

Carefully feed compression nut over DLC connector and slide onto jacketing.
Do not twist or bend the DLC connector or fiber. Excessive force or bending may break the fiber.

Straighten the FullAXSTM sleeve and feed the fiber connector into the sleeve until the DLC connector is even with the
RRU end.

Wrap the rubber split grommet around the jacketing and push it into the clamping fingers until flush with the end.

Engage the compression nut one full revolution to keep the grommet in place but do not tighten fully to allow for
adjustment during RRU connection.

Slide sleeve down jacketing to allow access to the DLC connector. Do not pull the DLC connector through the sleeve or
damage may occur.

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FullAXS™ (2061664-1-HC3) for Ericsson Installation (continued)

WARNING

Remove the dust caps from DLC connector and seat into the RRU. Listen for a distinct click. Do not twist DLC
connector or kink the fiber during installation.

2 1

Slide the FullAXSTM sleeve up to the RRU. 1 Turn top nut clockwise to secure to RRU bulkhead connector. 2

Finish threading the compression nut onto jacketing to complete installation.

Reverse steps 7 and 8 to remove sleeve for maintenance.

Correct support
clamp locations

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Breakout Procedure
After the trunk cable has been installed and you are ready to make the final connection to the BBU follow these steps
for the removal of fiber protection tube.

1
Remove electrical tape from the trunk
cable and corrugated protection tube.
While holding the protection tube straight
pull the tube away from cable.

2
After you have pulled the fiber and power
conductors into the OVP box remove electrical
tape from the trunk cable and remove clear tube
for access to all optical connectors.

DLC Connectors and Adapter cleaning

Clean exposed connector ferrule by lightly moistening lint-free wipe with fiber optic cleaning solution (or >91%
isopropyl alcohol), and by applying medium pressure, first wipe against wet area and then onto dry area to clean
potential residue from end face. Clean connector ferrule inside adapter by inserting lightly moistened cleaning stick
with fiber optic cleaning solution (or >91% isopropyl alcohol) inside the adapter until contact is made with connector on
opposite end. Rotate cleaning stick with medium pressure in one circular motion as it is pulled away from the adapter.
Repeat process using dry cleaning stick.

Caution: Signal strength will be affected if end and sides of ferrule are not thoroughly cleaned. Discard cleaning
sticks after each use. Do not turn cleaning sticks back and forth pressing against connector end face. This may cause
scratches if large contamination is present. Always inspect connector end face for contamination after each cleaning.

Clean Sides of Ferrule

Clean Tip of Ferrule

Clean adapter by inserting adapter cleaning stick (or fiber adapter sleeve brush) moistened with fiber optic cleaning
solution (or >91% isopropyl alcohol) inside the adapter and gently pull out with twisting motion. Repeat process with a
dry cleaning stick.

Caution: Do not try to clean adapter with a standard pipe cleaner. The sleeve inner diameter of DLC adapters is too
small. Do not try to clean the adapter with cleaning stick if a connector is mounted in one side. Discard cleaning sticks
after each use.
Adapter Brush

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All in one cleaners

Designed for cleaning the ferrule end faces of connectors

Open guide cap, insert connector into guide, push the outer shell to start cleaning the connector interface, a "click"
sound indicates end of a cleaning process, repeat, close cap immediately after use.
Caution: Be careful not to slant the connector while inserting into the Guide cap. Do not overly exert force during
insertion as this may cause damage to both the connector and the cleaner.

Connector Cap Guide

Part Number:
FCCT - L (shown)

Part Number Description

Push Cleaner X2
FCCT – L DLC & LC Connectors

Inspecting

There are 3 basic principles that are critical to achieving an efficient fiber optic connection:
1. Perfect Core Alignment
2. Physical Contact Click to Scan to
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3. Pristine Connector Interface
Today’s connector design and production techniques have eliminated most of the challenges to achieving
core alignment and physical contact. What remains challenging is maintaining a pristine end-face. As a result,
CONTAMINATION is the #1 reason for troubleshooting optical networks.
Implementing the process of cleaning and inspecting before mating can reduce the time spent troubleshooting,
optimize signal performance and prevent damage.

Is It
Clean Inspect
Clean?

Clean No Yes Connect

Abrasive particles (i.e. rock dust) can

cause permanent damage to the
interface. If interface is scratched it cannot
be repaired, it would need to be replaced.

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Fiber Test Specifications provided by JDSU

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Fiber Enclosure Assembly • Eighteen position Fiber Terminal Strip
• Three Main Hybrid Trunk glands;
Six fiber tail glands; Three conduit
connectors
Inside View
• Tighten glands to proper torque
• Cut bulk flexible conduit to proper
length to match up with circuit
breaker box
Cable
Management • Enclosure will hold up to 10 Meters of
Clips excess fiber per Hybrid cable
(30 Meters total)

Angle View
1 2 3 4 5 6
Fiber Fiber
Trunk Tails
Connections Connections
Sector
1
Tail Sector
Glands 2

Sector
3

Fiber
Connection Panel

Included are the following:

1 - WALL ANCHOR KIT

Drill the appropriate hole in the wall or

structure you wish to mount to. Insert
the Anchor into the hole and place
Conduit / Hybrid
Enclosure Assembly against the wall.
Trunk Glands
Secure the Enclosure Assembly with
the Finish Washer and Oval Head
Bottom View Screw as shown.

Hybrid Trunk Gland torque spec Power Conductors

When assembly is completed
Entry Ports 5 N•m (44.2 lb-in) Exit Ports
tighten lid screws (qty 4)
(0.6 N•m − 5 lb-in)

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Earthing

Removing Jacketing for Earthing Kit installation

1. Score the jacketing 360º

2. Measure 51 mm (2 inches) and repeat
3. Identify where the aluminum shielding overlaps, this will feel like a flat spot in the cable
4. With a knife flat on the cable remove a section of jacketing between score marks
5. Lift edge of jacketing with knife tip
6. Grab lifted edge of jacketing with a pair of pliers and roll on the cable
7. Remove excess adhesive with a piece of emery cloth

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Required at the top of the structure and before entering the shelter / cabinet

Earthing Kit UG12158-15B4-T is a universal

solution for all HFF trunk cables

Note: Only use Tin Plated earthing kits

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General Specifications Enclosure to BBU Direct breakout Tails

• In general cables will handle similarly to a coaxial cable.

• The terminated fiber ends however are fragile and must be protected during installation. Leave the packaging
around the fiber ends in place until ready to make final connect of the jumper at the RRU or BBU.
• DO NOT BEND THE FIBER ENDS TIGHTER THAN 30 mm (1.2 in) BEND RADIUS ELSE THERE IS A RISK OF BREAKING THE
GLASS FIBERS.
• Attach the cable securely to the structure or equipment rack using tie wraps or velcro to prevent strain on
the cables.
• Ensure the DLC fiber connector is seated firmly in Enclosure and BBU.
• Installation temperature range is -22 F to 158 F (-30 C to 70 C).
• All fiber tails are individually serialized, for immediate access to test results visit www.commscope.com/webtrak/

General Specifications
Cable Type RFFT-6SM-002-xxM RFFT-12SM-002-xxM FJ-2SM-015-xxM
Brand HELIAX® FiberFeed® HELIAX® FiberFeed® HELIAX® FiberFeed®
Total Fiber Quantity 6 12 2
Fiber Type Bend insensitive Bend insensitive Bend insensitive
single mode fiber single mode fiber single mode fiber
(G.657.A1) (G.657.A1) (G.657.A1)
Jacket Color Black Black Black

Dimensions
Cable Weight 136 kg/km | 91 lb/kft 136 kg/km | 91 lb/kft 136 kg/km | 91 lb/kft
Diameter Over Jacket 10.3 mm | .41 in 10.3 mm | .41 in 10.3 mm | .41 in

Physical Specifications
Minimum Bend Radius, loaded 15.4 cm | 6.1 in 15.4 cm | 6.1 in 15.4 cm | 6.1 in
Minimum Bend Radius, unloaded 10.3 cm | 4.1 in 10.3 cm | 4.1 in 10.3 cm | 4.1 in
Tensile Load, long term, maximum 800 N | 180 lbf 800 N | 180 lbf 800 N | 180 lbf
Tensile Load, short term, maximum 2700 N | 607 lbf 2700 N | 607 lbf 2700 N | 607 lbf

FJ-2SM-015-xxM
(shown)

End 1 Cable
End 2
Enclosure Assembly
BBU
Length

RFFT-12SM-002-xxM
DLC (shown) DLC
connectors connectors

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Excess Cable Management
If length of cable installed needs to be adjusted you can split the cable at the BBU end using the process below and
then coiling the excess fiber subunits in a storage box. Patch Panel Kits are available to manage any excess fiber
length in the breakouts at the BBU.

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1 Mark cutback length 2 Notch Armor using flush cutter in-line with
Kevlar strings

3 Place Rip Cord in Notches' 4 Pull Rip Cord Parallel to Cable

(while supporting breakout)

5 Stop at Length Marker 6 Separate Armor

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Excess Cable Management (continued)

7 Cut Armor Using Side Cutter

8 Remove Water Blocking Tape

NOTE:
Step can be
expedited by using
a sewing seam
ripper that can be
purchased at local
hobby stores

9 Remove Excess Rip Cord 10 Apply Electrical Tape to Protect Breakout

NOTE:
Remember to slide
identifier labels
down the power
conductors before
trimming the cable
to it’s final length

Cable Splitter tool Seam Ripper Excess Fiber Patch Panel Kit
Part Number: storage Box Part Number:
FA-RCRT-PD Part Number: HFF-SMPK-SS-24
FE-14126-E

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Labelling

RRRU DC Breaker Panel - External

TYPE WORDING LOCATION

Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL1 On box

Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL2 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL3 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL4 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL5 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL6 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL7 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL8 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL9 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL10 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL11 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL12 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL13 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL14 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL15 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL16 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL17 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL18 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL19 On box
Self Adhesive RRU DC PSU1 NPL20 On box
Main
Self Adhesive Main Switch
breaker
Self Adhesive 1A DC U21 V Breaker 1 Fiber Jumpers to RBS6201
TYPE WORDING LOCATOION TRUNK/COLOUR
Self Adhesive 1A DC U21 T Breaker 2
Flag 1A F U21 V Vodafone / Fiber #1 Red
Self Adhesive 1A DC U21 SPARE Breaker 3
Flag 1A F U21 T Telefonica / Fiber #2 Green
Self Adhesive 2A DC U21 V Breaker 4
Flag 2A F U21 V Vodafone / Fiber #3 Blue
Self Adhesive 2A DC U21 T Breaker 5
Flag 2A F U21 T Telefonica / Fiber #4 Yellow
Self Adhesive 2A DC U21 SPARE Breaker 6
Flag 3A F U21 V Vodafone / Fiber #5 White
Self Adhesive 3A DC U21 V Breaker 7
Flag 3A F U21 T Telefonica / Fiber #6 Black
Self Adhesive 3A DC U21 T Breaker 8
Self Adhesive 3A DC U21 SPARE Breaker 9

Note:
NPL Breaker # to be determined during installation

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Labelling (continued)

RRRU DC Breaker Panel - Internal

TYPE WORDING LOCATION TRUNK/COLOUR

Flag L-PDB1 Incoming -48V common

Flag M PDB1 Incoming 0V common
Flag PDB1 GND Incoming ground
Sector 1 -48V
Flag L-1A DC U21 V Red
Conductor #1
Sector 1 -48V
Flag L-1A DC U21 T Green
Conductor #2
Sector 1 -48V
Flag L-1A DC U21 SPARE Blue
Conductor #3
Sector 2 -48V
Flag L-2A DC U21 V Red
Conductor #1
Sector 2 -48V
Flag L-2A DC U21 T Green
Conductor #2
Sector 2 -48V
Flag L-2A DC U21 SPARE Blue
Conductor #3
Sector 3 -48V
Flag L-3A DC U21 V Red
Conductor #1
Sector 3 -48V
Flag L-3A DC U21 T Green
Conductor #2
Sector 3 -48V
Flag L-3A DC U21 SPARE Blue
Conductor #3
Sector 1 0V
Flag M 1A DC U21 V Red
Conductor #1
Sector 1 0V
Flag M 1A DC U21 T Green
Conductor #2
Sector 1 0V
Flag M 1A DC U21 SPARE Blue
Conductor #3
Sector 2 0V
Flag M 2A DC U21 V Red
Conductor #1
Sector 2 0V
Flag M 2A DC U21 T Green
Conductor #2
Sector 2 0V
Flag M 2A DC U21 SPARE Blue
Conductor #3
Sector 3 0V
Flag M 3A DC U21 V Red
Conductor #1
Sector 3 0V
Flag M 3A DC U21 T Green
Conductor #2 Label Options:
Sector 3 V Self Adhesive - flat self adhesive label
Flag M 3A DC U21 SPARE Blue
Conductor #3
Flag - wrap around self adhesive label

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Leaflet Acti9 Isobar Single Phase Installation provided by Schneider Electric Limited

Safety
The equipment must be installed and maintained by competent
personnel in accordance with the appropriate statutory
regulations and codes of practice e.g. Electricity at Work
Regulations, IEE. Wiring regulations (BS7671) Etc.

Ensure the source is isolated elsewhere, locked off and labelled

prior to work being carried out on the board.

It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all electrical

connections are tight and satisfactory earth continuity has been
achieved.

Following completion of installation these instructions should be left with the equipment/end user.

1. Acti9 Isobar Single phase distribution boards and pan assemblies

These distribution boards and pan assemblies are for use only with the iC60H range of circuit breakers and accessories.
All distribution boards are supplied without incomers.

Installation
For ease of installation and to avoid the risk of damage by foreign bodies during cable preparation, it is
recommended that the bus bar stack is removed from the enclosure by unscrewing the fixing screws and sliding up
and out.

1.1 Fitting Incoming Device
a. Ensure tunnel terminals are fully open and the device in is in the OFF position
b. Locate device on to busbar stabs closing DIN rail clip on to DIN rail.
c. Tighten busbar terminals as shown in table below.
d. Prepare incoming cables to expose conductor, locate terminals (neutral on the left) and tighten.

1.2 Fitting/Removing outgoing iC60H

a. Ensure the source is isolated elsewhere, locked off and labelled prior to work being carried out on the board.
Ensure the Isobar slider and outgoing iC60H are in the OFF (O position).
To fit
a. Unscrew iC60H terminals fully. With the DIN clip closed, locate the iC60H onto the outgoing busbar stab and
push fully home. The DIN clip should click fully onto the DIN rail.
b. Tighten the top iC60H connection screw onto the busbar stab.
c. With the iC60H still in the off position close the busbar slider (I position) adjacent to the outgoing pole only
(auxiliaries when fitted do not require the adjacent sliders to be closed).
d. After cabling and testing in accordance with BS7671 ensure all covers are fitted, reinstate the supply and close
the incoming and outgoing devices. See table for cable tightening torques.

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Leaflet Acti9 Isobar Single Phase Installation provided by Schneider Electric Limited (continued)

2. Accessories

2.1 Door Lock Installation

a. Remove knockout in the door catch by scoring around both sides with a knife (Fig 1).
b. Insert lock through front of moulding, secure using retaining nut (Fig 1).

(Fig 1).

2.2 Clean Earth Kit

When fitting a clean earth to an installed board / pan assembly the incoming supply must be removed and isolated.
All outgoing devices are to be removed. It will be necessary to remove the installed pan from the board. See section
3.0

a. Position the clean earth bar spacers over the securing holes (Fig 2) and insert the 2 no. self tapping screws
provided through the rear of the pan assembly. Tighten to 1.0Nm
b. Refit the pan assembly when complete.
c. Fit the earth label to the metalwork close to the clean earth.

(Fig 2).

2.3 Padlock Kit

a. Drill 2 holes through the board cover and through the padlock moulding to fit M4 x 10 screws. The padlock hasp
can be used as a template to drill the holes (Fig 3). The exact position of the holes in the cover is displayed in
Fig 4
b. Fit 2 M4 x 10 hexagonal screws through the padlock hasp, moulding and door and secure with a M4 spring
lock washer and M4 nut (Fig 3)
c. Remove the lock cut-out in the door moulding and fit the hasp guide. Bend the ears of the hasp guide
according to the dotted line and direction in Fig 5 to fit the guide to the door (Fig 5). Note: the ears of the
hasp guide in Fig 5 are still shown in the position before bending them.

(Fig 3). (Fig 4).

(Fig 5).

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Leaflet Acti9 Isobar Single Phase Installation provided by Schneider Electric Limited (continued)

2.4 Isobar Locking System

MCB Locking Off

a. With the MCB in the Off position open the lock assembly. Locate the wire form ends into the apertures of the
MCB (Fig 6)
b. Rotate the plastic part and clip on to the wire form (Fig 7)
c. Fit the padlock (Fig 8)

(Fig 6) (Fig 7) (Fig 8)

Isobar Slider Lock-Off Facility

a. Ensure the Isobar slider is in the 0 position. Open the lock assembly as shown (Fig 9). Locate the wire form ends
into the holes.
b. Flip over the plastic part as shown and locate on to the wire form (Fig 10).
c. Fit the padlock as shown (Fig 11).

(Fig 9) (Fig 10) (Fig 11)

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Breaker box connector provided by Anderson Power Products

SB® Connector Assembly for model: 175 amps Two Pole Connectors with Single Piece Housings

For installation by a qualified electrician in accordance with national and local

electrical codes and the following instruction. Do not assemble connector to live
wires. Assemble contact to the cables according to the equipment manufacturer’s
assembly instructions. The following instructions are supplied as a reference.
SB® crimp contacts are for use with stranded copper (Cu) wire only. Crimp tools
recommended by APP® are required to achieve the designed performance of the
connector. Use of solid wires, alternate conductor materials, or tools not
recommended by Anderson Power can affect UL and CSA approvals of the
connector and may produce unpredictable or health threatening results.

1 Strip cable to dimensions 2 Crimp contact to cable using APP® 1368 series tool. Ensure crimps
29 mm (1 1/8 in). are positioned on crimp barrels as shown. min 6.35 mm (.25 in)
Max 20.57 mm (.81 in)
MIN

MAX

Min 6.35 mm (.25 in) Max 20.57 mm (.81 in)

3 Observing proper polarity relative to markings 4 Push contacts and cable into housing until the
on the connector housing, place contacts in notched tongue snaps over end of spring; tug slightly
housing with notched side of tongue next to to make sure contact is locked into place.
spring.

Soldering recommended for cables with minimal conductor

stranding (ex. THHN type wire).

Disassembling Unmated SB® Housing

Switch off the power. Remove contacts by depressing springs at the front end of the connector with an
insulated screwdriver. Pull the contact lightly out of the housing.

Mated Length

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DC Test Specifications

1. AC Voltage measurement between all 4 prior: Use DMM on AC Voltage range. No more than 10V to be present
between any point.

2. Voltage measurement between L and M: Use DMM on DC Voltage range. No more than sense circuit voltage
from PSU (will drop to <1V if a small load put on circuit)

3. Resistance measurement between L and M: Should be > 1000Ohms

4. Resistance measurement between L and GND: Should be > 1000Ohms

5. Resistance measurement between M and Equipment GND termination: Should be less than 10 Ohms

Installation Check List

Tails are properly supported to prevent strain on fiber during severe weather

Bend radius minimums haven't been exceeded

CommScope approved installation accessories are used

Maximum hanger spacing of 0.9 m (3 ft) - 1.2 m (4 ft) is maintained

Visually inspected end face for residual dirt and damage

Avoid migration of contaminations from one connector to another

Check continuity by using LED or lazer light source from one end face and look for light from other end to
identify any broken fiber (Do not look directly at cable with lazer source)

Fiber Connections are engaged and the sectors are consistent with requirements

Cable serial number has been documented in the closeout paperwork and a copy has been left on-site

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