ADC FPL Series - Manual (Page 28)

ADCP-90-328 • Issue 2 • November 2005
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© 2005, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
Figure 30. Splice Tray Mounted in 24 Position FPL Panel
18. Close and latch front and rear covers.
5.6 Installing FOT Patch Cords
In both interconnect and cross-connect applications, FOT equipment patch cords are installed
between the FOT equipment and the FLP panel. The following sections describe the installation
procedure to use based on the application.
5.6.1 Interconnect Application
In an interconnect application, the FOT equipment patch cords are connected to the appropriate
bulkhead adapters/receptacles at the OSP-dedicated FPL panel and then routed to the FOT
equipment. Any excess patch cord slack must be stored at the FOT equipment or in a separate
storage panel.
Use the following procedure to install FOT equipment patch cords in interconnect applications:
Danger: Infrared radiation is invisible and can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not
look into the optical bulkhead of an operational transmitter or into the receiver end of an active
fiber. A protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any radiating bulkhead
adapter/receptacle or optical fiber connector to avoid the potential exposure to dangerous
infrared optical radiation. The protective cover also prevents dirt particles from entering the
connector.
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