Commscope SRC50 NOVUX Fiber Optic System Instruction Manual

June 5, 2024
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Installation Instructions

TC-1503-IP
Rev. A, September 2021
http://www.commscope.com


NOVUX™ Fiber Optic System

SRC50 – Splice Application

1 About this manual

This installation instruction document describes the installation of the SRC50 (repair closure). The document starts with providing an overview of the tools required to perform the installation. Also warnings and cautions are indicated, which should be observed before starting the product installation.

Following installation steps are covered in this document: closure preparation, drop cable installation, routing and splicing; closing the closure and mounting the closure.

Images in this manual are for reference only and are subject to change.

General product information
1.2  Dimensions

Commscope SRC50 NOVUX Fiber Optic System Dimensions A        Commscope SRC50 NOVUX Fiber Optic System
Dimensions B        Commscope SRC50
NOVUX Fiber Optic System Dimensions C

1.3 Cable diameter range
Position Cable diameter
mm Inches
Drop cable ≤ 8 (flat cable: 8 x 4.5)
1.4 Fiber type compatibility
Fiber Type SRC50 – 12 Splices SRC50, Splice/Patch
ITU-T G.652D N/A N/A
ITU-T G.657 Yes Yes
2 Abbreviations

SRC50: Repair Closure

3 Tools

Commscope Tools

From left to right:

  • Flat screw driver
  • Phillips screw driver
  • Small side cutter
  • Scissors
  • Fiber splice equipment and fiber cleaning tools
4 Warnings and Cautions

Commscope Warnings and Cautions

  • Follow the installation instruction steps to ensure the performance of the closure. It is necessary to take precautions and keep the working space clean to protect the closure sealing materials and splices.
  • Exposure to laser radiation can seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber. Do not assume the laser power is turned off or that the fiber is disconnected at the other end. Looking into the ends of any optical fiber is entirely at your own risk. A protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any radiating adapter or optical fiber connector to avoid the potential of dangerous amounts of radiation exposure. This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the connector and adapter.
  • Fiber optic cables may be damaged if bent or curved to a radius that is less than the recommended minimum bend radius. Always observe the recommended bend radius limit when installing fiber optic cables, subunits and patch cords.
5 Kit Contents

Commscope Kit Contents 1

Description Qty
1 SRC50 Repair Closure 1
0 Octopus ™ gel blocks 2
6 Closure preparation
6.1 Open the closure

Commscope 6.1 Open the closure 1 Commscope 6.1 Open the closure 2 Commscope 6.1 Open the closure 3

1 To open the closure, open the 4 latches.
2 Use a screwdriver to open the metal latch.
3 Push the 2 levers to the inside and open the closure.

Commscope 6.1 Open the closure 4 Commscope 6.1 Open the closure 5 Commscope 6.1 Open the closure 6

4 Move the cover and hinges to the back of the closure.
5 Remove the cover.
6 Verify the long seal remains correctly seated within the closure cavity.

6.2 Install the Octopus™ gelbloks

One Octopus™ gel block must be installed in the cover, another in the base.

Commscope 6.2 Install the Octopus 1 Commscope 6.2 Install the Octopus 2

1 Install the Octopus™ gel block with the plastic support of the gel block down. Push on the gel block until it is secured by the attachment points on the housing.

7 Install drop cable
7.1 Using jacket strain relief

The instruction for the jacket strain relief is a separate document:

TC-1468-IP Cable retention: jacket strain relief

7.2 Prepare drop cable

Commscope 7.2 Prepare drop cable 1

Description Preparation
1 Jacket Remove the jacket with a distance of 130 cm +/- 2 cm (51.1 +/- 0.8

inches).
2| Tube| Use the target line to indicate the transition zone from tube to fiber.
3| Fiber| Route the fiber.

8 Splice application
8.1 12 Splice configuration

Commscope 8.1 12 Splice configuration 1

9 Close the closure

Commscope 9 Close the closure 1 Commscope 9 Close the closure 2 Commscope 9 Close the closure 3

1 Verify the long seal remains correctly seated within the closure cavity. The seal should be clean and dust free.
2 Use a screwdriver to close the metal latch.
3 Close the 4 metal latches.

10 Mount the closure
10.1 Wall- and pole mounting with screws

Commscope 10.1 Wall- and pole mounting with screws 1      Commscope 10.1 Wall- and pole mounting with
screws 2

Note: Wall- and pole mounting hardware (screws) not included.

10.2 Pole mounting with straps

Commscope 10.2 Pole mounting with straps 1     Commscope 10.2 Pole mounting with straps
2

Note: Pole mounting hardware (straps) not included.

11 Lock the closure
11.1 Using a security wire

Commscope 11.1 Using a security wire 1 Commscope 11.1 Using a security wire 2

1 There are 4 locations to secure the closure with a securuty wire. Push the wire through the holes on the top and bottom cover and seal the wire per local practice.

12 Trade-marks

All trademarks identified by ® are registered trademarks in the US and may be registered in other countries. All third party product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating to CommScope products or services. CommScope is committed to the highest standards of business integrity and environmental sustainability, with a number of CommScope’s facilities across the globe certified in accordance with international standards, including ISO 9001, TL 9000, and ISO 14001.

Further information regarding CommScope’s commitment can be found at: https://www.commscope.com/corporateresponsibility-and-sustainability.

This product may be covered by one or more U.S. patents or their foreign equivalents. For patents, see www.cs-pat.com

13 Contact information

Visit our website or contact your local CommScope representative for more information.

For technical assistance, customer service, or to report any missing/damaged parts, visit us at:

http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter

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