PANDUIT FlexCore Fusion Splice Cassette Cable to LC Adapter Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: PANDUIT

Table of Contents

FlexCore™ Fusion Splice Cassette
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FS200

FlexCore™ Fusion Splice Cassette

Cable to LC Adapter

©Panduit Corp. 2022

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FS200

TABLE 1: CASSETTE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS

PRODUCT FAMILY

| CASSETTE PART NUMBER| CASSETTE DESCRIPTION
24 FIBER LC SPLICE CASSETTE PRELOADED WITH DISCRETE PIGTAILS| FDS9N-24-10P|

24F FRONT ACCESS SPLICE CASSETTE LC OS2 UPC DISCRETE PIGTAILS, STD IL

FDS9N-24-LAP

| 24F FRONT ACCESS SPLICE CASSETTE LC OS2 APC DISCRETE PIGTAILS, STD IL
FDSZA-24-10P|

24F FRONT ACCESS SPLICE CASSETTE LC OM4 DISCRETE PIGTAILS, ULTRA IL

FDSSA-24-10P

| 24F FRONT ACCESS SPLICE CASSETTE LC OM4+ DISCRETE PIGTAILS, ULTRA IL
FDSWA-24-10P|

24F FRONT ACCESS SPLICE CASSETTE LC OM5 DISCRETE PIGTAILS, ULTRA IL

FDSZO-24-10P

| 24F FRONT ACCESS SPLICE CASSETTE LC OM4 DISCRETE PIGTAILS, OPT IL
24 FIBER LC SPLICE CASSETTE PRELOADED WITH RIBBON PIGTAILS| FDSZA-24-10R|

24F FRONT ACCESS SPLICE CASSETTE LC O4 RIBBON PIGTAILS, ULTRA IL

FDSZO-24-10R

| 24F FRONT ACCESS SPLICE CASSETTE LC OM4 RIBBON PIGTAILS, OPT IL
FDS9N-24-10R|

24F FRONT ACCESS SPLICE CASSETTE LC 0S2 UPC RIBBON PIGTAILS, STD IL

FDS9N-24-LAR

|

24F FRONT ACCESS SPLICE CASSETTE LC OS2 APC RIBBON PIGTAILS, STD IL

WARNING: UNMATED CONNECTORS MAY EMIT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. MAINTAIN DUST CAPS ON UNMATED CONNECTORS.

Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending, and crushing forces. Consult the manufacturer’s cable specification sheet for specific cable to use.

PANDUIT FlexCore Fusion Splice Cassette Cable to LC Adapter - Figure
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Figure 1

Cover
Cover Removal Latch
Base

To remove the cover:

While pressing down on the Cover Removal Latch, slide the cover backwards until it stops
Then lift the cover upwards

Internal Features

PANDUIT FlexCore Fusion Splice Cassette Cable to LC Adapter - Figure
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Figure 2

Routing Tabs (8) Per Side
Ribbon Fiber Splice Sleeve Holders (2) Per Side
Discrete Fiber Splice Sleeve Holders (12) Per Side Double Stacked
Spiral Wrap (1) Per Side
Pre-Loaded Pig Tails (12) Per Side
LC Adapters (6) Per Side
Screws Aramid Yarn Strain Relief (2) Per Side

Fiber Wire Input Options

Option #1. Installing cable directly onto the cassette

1. Strip incoming outer cable field jacket 39 inches [990mm], secure with Pan-Ty™ cable ties and aramid yarn with screw (optional).

Figure 3

Screws Aramid Yarn Strain Relief

2. Expose all fiber ends for splicing. Slide a splice sleeve onto either the pigtail or field fiber. Splice all fibers and heat splice sleeve(s). Refer to splicer manufacturer best practice instructions.

Option #2. Installing protection (furcation) tube(s) onto the cassette

1. Attach the furcation tube(s) onto the cassette utilizing Pan-Ty cable ties, leaving 39 inches [990mm] of exposed fiber in preparation for splice

PANDUIT FlexCore Fusion Splice Cassette Cable to LC Adapter - Figure
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Figure 4

Strength Members Locked Beneath Screw
Pan-Ty Cable Tie (2) Per Side
Ribbon Furcation Tube(s)

2. Expose all fiber ends for splicing. Slide a splice sleeve onto either the pigtail or field fiber. Splice all fibers and heat splice sleeve(s). Refer to splicer manufacturer best practice instructions.

Option #3. Installing protection tube(s) onto the cassette

1. Attach the protection tube(s) onto the cassette utilizing Pan-Ty cable ties, leaving 39 inches [990mm] of exposed fiber in preparation for splice

PANDUIT FlexCore Fusion Splice Cassette Cable to LC Adapter - Figure
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Figure 5

Pan-Ty Cable Tie (2) Per Side
5.0mm Protection Tube

2. Expose all fiber ends for splicing. Slide a splice sleeve onto either the pigtail or field fiber. Splice all fibers and heat splice sleeve(s). Refer to splicer manufacturer best practice instructions.

NOTE:
Be mindful of the following during installation:

Maximum Input / Output cable diameter of 0.276 inches [7mm] X 4 positions
Maintain a minimum fiber/cable bend radii of 1 inch [25.4mm]
Avoid over-tightening the cable ties, crushing the fiber cable
(1) Pan-Ty Cable tie per side if both entry slots are being used
Up to (2) splice sleeves can be stacked under each splice sleeve holder
Furcation kits FOBKFYM1 and FOBKFAM1 can be purchased separately
Reference Appendix “C” for available Protection Tube Kits

Discrete Splice. Cable Input to LC Adapter Output – Left Hand Input Wire Routing

PANDUIT FlexCore Fusion Splice Cassette Cable to LC Adapter - Figure
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Figure 6

Discrete Splice. Cable Input to LC Adapter Output – Right Hand Input Wire Routing

PANDUIT FlexCore Fusion Splice Cassette Cable to LC Adapter - Figure
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Figure 7

Ribbon Splice. Cable Input to LC Adapter Output – Left Hand Input Wire Routing

PANDUIT FlexCore Fusion Splice Cassette Cable to LC Adapter - Figure
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Figure 8

Ribbon Splice. Cable Input to LC Adapter Output – Right Hand Input Wire Routing

PANDUIT FlexCore Fusion Splice Cassette Cable to LC Adapter - Figure
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Figure 9

PANDUIT FlexCore Fusion Splice Cassette Cable to LC Adapter - Figure
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Figure 10

Cover
Base

To install the cover:

Place the cover on the base, aligning the side cover latches
Slide the cover forward until the cover latch engages with the base

Additional splice protectors available from Panduit:

FOSP40-C: Single (Discrete) Fiber Splice Protection (QTY: 100 pcs)
FOWPR40-L: Ribbon Fiber Splice Protectors (QTY: 50 pcs)

APPENDIX “A” – FlexCore™ Cassette / ODF System Installation Instruction

Matrix

Specification Number

|

Description

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FS187

| Fiber Breakout Kit, Flat Ribbon Furcation Tube (P/N FOBKF**(Y/A)M1) Installation Instructions

FS190

| FlexCore™ Optical Distribution Frame Installation Instructions

FS191

| FlexCore™ 150mm Vertical Cable Manager Installation Instructions

FS192

| FlexCore™ 300mm Vertical Cable manager

FS193

| FlexCore™ Single Hinge Front Doors Installation Instructions

FS194

| FlexCore™ End Panels Installation Instructions

FS198

| FlexCore™ Spool – Single

FS199

| FlexCore™ Spools – 6 Pack Color Coordinated Kit

FS200

| FlexCore™ Fusion Splice Cassette – Cable to LC Adapter Installation Instructions

FS201

| FlexCore™ Fusion Splice Cassette – Cable to Cable Installation Instructions

FS202

| FlexCore™ Cassettes (LC/MPO, LC/Tether)

FS203

| FlexCore™ 4RU Universal Enclosure installation Instructions

FS204

| FlexCore™ Front Access Optical Distribution Frame Patchcord Routing Guide

FS205

| FlexCore™ Frame Rear panel

FS206

| FlexCore™ Front Access Ingress / Egress Cabling Guide

For copies of FlexCore™ Optical Distribution Frame System installation instructions, please visit www.panduit.com and search for the specific Specification Number

For Technical Support:www.panduit.com/resources/install_maintain.asp