ND3361 Lesson 09 Fiber Calculations, Cable Handling and Apparatus Jul 14

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SYSTIMAX®
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LESSON 9
FIBER CALCULATIONS, CABLE HANDLING &

APPARATUS
ND3361 July 2014

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Fiber Calculations, Cable Handling and Apparatus 9 - iii
Table of Contents
CALCULATING OPTICAL POWER BUDGETS................................................................................ 1

CALCULATING INSTAPATCH LOSSES ........................................................................................... 9
FIBER CABLE INSTALLATION......................................................................................................... 15
FIBER PANEL TERMINATION AND DRESSING .......................................................................... 16
Microbends and Macrobends ......................................................................................................... 14
SYSTIMAX FIBER OPTIC ADMINSTRATION PANELS ............................................................... 15
SYSTIMAX G2 Fiber Shelf System ................................................................................................. 16
SYSTIMAX 360G2 Fiber Shelf System ........................................................................................... 18
SYSTIMAX 360G2 Cassettes and Adapter Panels ........................................................................ 23
Splice Options ................................................................................................................................... 24
FIBER PATCHCORDS ......................................................................................................................... 25

DUPLEX POLARITY GUIDELINES................................................................................................... 27
SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................ 31
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Fiber Calculations, Cable Handling and Apparatus 9-1
Calculating Optical Power Budgets
SYSTIMAX guidelines for power budget calculations are fairly

easy to calculate. Connector loss calculations include a
deviation figure that is added once, for a channel, regardless of
the number of connections.
Similarly different values are used depending on the connector

and fiber mix. There are two ways to calculate losses for
SYSTIMAX:–
1) Use the paper linear calculator as below. This provides a

fairly accurate estimate of the losses but these figures should
not be used for the warranty registration documents.
Acceptable SYSTIMAX Attenuation Values
Following are the ‘Linear’ calculations for use in the class *

CABLE TYPE 850nm 1300nm (1310 SMF) 1550nm
OptiSPEED MMF 3.4 dB/Km 1.0 dB/Km N/a
LazrSPEED MMF 3.0 dB/Km 1.0 dB/Km N/a
Tera/OptiSPEED SMF N/a 0.35 dB/Km 0.25 dB/Km
loose/buff
Tera/OptiSPEED SMF tight buff 0.7 dB/Km 0.7 dB/Km
CONNECTOR TYPE 62.5 MMF 50 MMF SMF

ST/SC N x 0.26 + 0.38 N x 0.39 + 0.42 N x 0.39 + 0.42
LC N x 0.12 +0.23 N x 0.22 +0.23 N x 0.24 + 0.24
Link Attenuation = Cable attn. + Connection Attn (Inc. deviation) + Splice attn.
dB/Km can be pro-rata for cable N= Mated pair of connectors
CSL Splice allow 0.14dB Fusion use ISO’s 0.3dB
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Calculating Optical Power Budgets cont.
2) Using the statistical Excel calculator (see Course USB Stick)

This is mandatory for site registration and the calculations are
made using a full statistical calculation so will differ from the
linear calculations shown on the previous page.
Using the Excel (Statistical) Loss

sheet
Remember:
1. Ensure it is the current sheet
2. Insert a 1 for every ‘mated pair’
of connectors
3. InstaPATCH requires a 1 for
each mated LC or SC/ST side
of the panel (front) and a 1 for
Mandatory For
Mandatory forSite
site
Registration
the MPO side (rear)
registration
4. Do not count the connectors
attached to the equipment
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Calculating Optical Power Budgets cont.
Following is an example fiber channel with a number of

connections, and splice showing the various calculations
depending upon the connector type chosen and fiber.
COMPOSITE LINK SEGMENT PC
75m 12-Fiber 15m 2-Fiber

60m 72-Fiber Riser Cable
Closet Interconnect (Splice) Consolidation Point Outlet w/Coupling Patch Cord

Interconnect
Main
Patch SERVER
Panel MAIN
w/Coupling CROSS CONNECT
LAN HUB
LOSS EXAMPLE – ST or SC CONNECTORS

OptiSPEED MMF
850 nm:
Cable Attenuation: 3.4/km x (15 + 75 + 60 m) 0.51 dB

Splice Attenuation 0.14 dB
Connection Attenuation (SC): 3 x 0.26 + 0.38 1.16 dB
Acceptable Attenuation 1.81 dB
1300 nm:

Connection Attenuation (SC): 3 x 0.26 + 0.38 1.16 dB
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LOSS EXAMPLE LC CONNECTORS

OptiSPEED MMF
850 nm:

Connection Attenuation (LC): 3 x 0.12 +0.23 0.59 dB
1300 nm:

LOSS EXAMPLE LC CONNECTORS

LazrSPEED MMF
850 nm:

1300 nm:

Acceptable Attenuation 1.18dB
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Loss Exercise
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Calculating InstaPATCH 360 losses
InstaPATCH 360 when used with panels has both the

connector mated loss within the panel and that of the MPO at
each end of the channel. Design calculations should again use
the SYSTIMAX Calculator ensuring both losses are accounted
for.
Following is an example ‘Linear’ loss
Fiber 1
1
Rx
2
Tx
Fiber 12 3
5
Fiber 1 Fiber 1
6
I
PULL
PUSH
PUSH
PULL
7
8 Fiber 12 Fiber 12
9
10
11
12
Cable
Keys up
LC = 1.15dB m x 3.5dB/Km* (850nm)
Keys up ST/SC = 1.3dB m x 1.5dB/Km*(1300nm)
1
5
Fiber 1 Fiber 12
6
I
PULL
PUSH
PULL
PUSH
8 Fiber 12 Fiber 1
9
* Ribbon package loss
Fiber 1 10
Rx
Tx
11
12
** Use Excel Sheet for
Fiber 12 segment loss
calculations
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Cable Installation
Tensions
Installation tensions that can be applied to the SYSTIMAX

range of Fiber Optic Cables should be checked for each
particular construction type.
As a guide fiber tensions are as follows: -
Internal Type fibers Max 90kg

Indoor/Outdoor 900-µm Max 90kg
Indoor/Outdoor 250-µm Loose Tube Max 275kg
Outdoor Loose tube and Metallic Max 260kg
When installing more than one cable simultaneously, de-rate

the maximum cable installation tension per cable by 20%. For
example, the maximum installation tension for two Indoor
LazrSPEED fiber cables is 144kg.
Minimum Installation Bend Radii
The bend radii of cables should not be less than 20 times cable
diameter during installation and 10 times cable diameter after
installation.
Cable Reel
A single cable, reel-mounted on an axle, can be unreeled and
pulled into a conduit by one person. Pulling multiple cables
requires two people, one to pull the cables into the conduit at
the pulling end and a second person to organize and feed the
cables into the conduit at the reel end. It is important to
minimize tail tension created at the reel end, as it can be
magnified as much as 200 times by a particular conduit run
configuration.
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Pulling Line
Install a new pulling line with a fish tape in the conduit if it

already contains cable (s) (consecutive pull). This minimizes
the problem of an existing line being intertwined with the
existing cable and helps ensure successful placement.
Pulling Cable End Preparation
Refer to the figure at the bottom of the opposite page for

illustrations of the steps in cable end preparation described
below:
1. Cut back the cable jacket approximately 300mm (10” to
12”).
2. Separate the aramid yarn strands from the fibers, twist
the strands together, and tape the ends to keep them
together.
3. Cut the fibers approximately flush with the end of the
cable jacket so that they are excluded from the pulling
tensions.
4. Attach the twisted aramid yarn to the pulling line or tape
with a bowline knot.
Completely spiral-wrap the knot and the end of the cable with
electrical tape to smooth out any rough edges.
Power Pulling Assistance
When power assistance is required to pull cables into conduit,

use a running line tension meter to make sure the tensions do
not exceed the recommended maximum. For simultaneous
cable pulls with power assistance, de-rate the cables to 80% of
their combined maximum installation tension. For example,
the combined maximum recommended tension for a pull of
two 12-fiber LSZH cable pull is 144 kg. Aramid yarn pulling
tape is recommended when power assistance is used.
Only one person should pull the cable into conduit by hand.
Assistance of a second person may be required to minimize tail
tension at the reel end by feeding the cables into the conduit
loosely (with no drag) and aligned with the conduit.
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Maximum Recommended Cables in Conduit Path
On the USB stick accompanying this course is a link to the

on-line ‘Cablings and Pathways Package. These should be
used for the calculation of maximum conduit fill. Although
these figures will act as a guide, consideration must be given
to any bends in conduit, as this will drastically reduce the ‘fill’
figures.
This software package can be used to size CP, TR and ER

spaces, calculate the quantity of horizontal cables for the TR
area, and determine how many cables can be placed in a
pathway (conduit, tray ducts, etc.)
Maximum Recommended Cables in Conduit
The figures on Page 5 illustrate the maximum number of

cables that can be installed in dry conduit of various sizes by
simultaneous and consecutive cable pulls. NOTE: - These
figures are calculated mathematically and are based on the
TIA 568 figures. Common sense needs to be applied as to
what is calculated and what can be achieved practically in
the field without damaging any fibers.
The table below summarizes that information but care

should be taken as conduits differ from country to country.
Number of SIMULTANEOUS CONSECUTIVE

Fibers in Cable Conduit ID Conduit ID
19 mm or 25 mm or 19 mm or 25 mm or
3/4 inch 1 inch 3/4 inch 1 inch
2 or 4 10 13 5+1 9+1
6 6 11 4+1 5+1
12 3 5 1+1 2+1
Do not bend fibers at a radius less than 12.5 mm. (0.5 inches)
(short-term radius). Do not store fibers in loops of radius less
than 38 mm. (1.5-inch). Resist the temptation to bend the
fibers at right angles to the cable during any of the above
operations.
Cabling &
pathways package
can be found on
the course USB
stick
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Installation Procedures for Indoor or Plenum Cable
Installation Tensions
Installation tensions applied to plenum or indoor fiber cables
should not exceed 90kg maximum pulling tension.
When installing more than one cable simultaneously, de-rate
the maximum cable installation tension per cable by 20%. For
example, the maximum installation tension for two cables is
144kg.
Minimum Installation Bend Radii
The bend radii of cables should not be less than 20 times cable
diameter during installation and 10 times cable diameter after
installation.
Cable Reel
During installation, unreel the cable directly from the reel into
the plenum area, avoiding coils and kinks. Pulling assistance
at the reel end is recommended.
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Preparation For Pulling Fiber
Single LGBC Cable Preparation
Jacket
Cut Back
Kevlar Strands
Jacket 2
Longer than Grip
Pulling Tape
Double Knot
Separate Kevlar from Buffered Fibers.
Cut Buffered Fibers (and Flute if
Present) Flush with Jacket.
Multiple
Cables
Pulling Tape
Twist Kevlar and Tape Ends
Electrical while Twisted. Align LGBC Cables
Tape Together. Tightly Wrap About 1 7
More of the Jacket than the Length 8
of the Grip with Electrical Tape.
After Folding Tape, Crimp
Splicing Sleeves Once,
Rotate 90, Crimp Again.
1
3
Pulling Tape
Taped Jacket Fill Spaces in Sleeve
Twisted Kevlar
(Taped) Before Crimping
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Pulling Line
If the cable is fed by hand with no pulling line through the

plenum, leave the jacket on the cable. Only jacketed cable
should be handled. For installation using a pulling line, do the
following:
1. Install a pulling line in the plenum area for the desired
route of the plenum cable. Extremely tortuous routes
may require more than one pull.
2. Attach the pulling line to the cable by use of the
appropriate Kellems Grip (listed below) and the cable
aramid yarn strength members.
Number of Number of Kellems Grip #

Fibers in Cable Cables
2 or 4 1 033-05-011
6 or 12 1 033-05-001
2, 4, or 6 2 033-05-002
12 2 033-05-004
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Pulling Cable End Preparation
To prevent pulling the core out of plenum-jacketed cables,

ensure that both the core and the cable jacket are coupled to
the grip by preparing the cable according to the steps below.
Refer to the figure on the opposite page for illustrations of the
steps.
1. Cut back the cable jacket approximately 12 inches, or 2
inches longer than the Kellems grip.
2. Separate the aramid yarn strands from the fibers.
3. Twist the strands together, and tape them to facilitate
handling.
4. Cut back the fibers flush with the end of the cable jacket
so they are excluded from the pulling tensions.
5. Tightly wrap about 1 inch more of the cable jacket than
the length of the grip with electrical tape to provide a
better gripping surface.
6. Feed the twisted and taped aramid yarn strands inside
the grip while feeding the taped cable jacket into the grip.
7. Tie the aramid yarn to the grip near the pulling eye when
the cable jacket is fully inserted.
8. Tighten the grip, and tape it over the cable.
9. Attach the grip to the pulling tape
Attention! Power Pulling Assistance of Plenum Cable
Power pulling assistance is not recommended for plenum

installations because cable “hang-ups” are more easily
detected by hand. Fiber damage may result from excessive
tensions or kinks in the cable.
A single person should be able to pull a single cable into a

plenum. Two persons could easily exceed the maximum
recommended installation tension for a single cable. The
assistance of other persons may be required at the reel end and
at difficult turns.
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Fiber Panel Termination & Dressing
It is important that fiber is always dressed correctly and neatly

into the shelf. There must not be any stress on the fiber and it
should lie in without any tight bends or kinks.
The fiber should be wound around the spools and should be

neat!
Sliding Shelves
Sliding shelves need a bit of thought too to allow them to be

moved in and out without the fiber pulling out, or becoming
trapped. It is important to make sure the fiber is not under
tension especially if the cabinet or rack is on the corner of a
comms room or up against the wall.
Loosely secure cable

slack at rear of panel
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Microbends and Macrobends
A microbend is compression of a fiber caused either by

manufacturing fault, a too tight cable tie or where it has been
run over a sharp edge of a cable tray causing a pinch point.
A macrobend is where there is a tight bend in a fiber. This

could be where the fiber is being pulled at a sharp angle i.e.
where a connector is under tension as there is not enough slack
in the cable.
Macrobend. The fiber

is pulled tight!
Macrobends will increase the attenuation when testing links. If

a VFL was used on the connectors in a panel, any light loss
caused by macrobending would show up. This could also show
up in a fusion splice if the heat process on the splice protector
was faulty, bending the fiber tightly as it came at the end.
Macrobend. Again
fiber too tight!
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SYSTIMAX Fiber Optic Administration Panels
Rack Mounted Shelves
There are two types of rack mounted shelves in the SYSTIMAX

range being the panel shelf or modular shelf. The types of
shelves are available in the black G2 or the silver finish 360G2
range
Modular shelves are available in 1U, 2U or 4U and also a choice

of sliding or fixed.
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SYSTIMAX G2 Fiber Shelf System
The G2 shelves are designed for use as a termination shelf only

(direct connector termination) or as a splice and termination
shelf for up to 48 individual fibers in the 1U version or 96
fibers in the 2U version. The G2 shelves are available in either
a fixed or slide-out tray version and in two configurations
either modular cassette or conventional panel.
G2 Panel Shelf
The G2 panel shelf is a 1U fully enclosed shelf with integrated

front cable management trough included. The panel comes
complete with a Perspex lid (which must be fitted for warranty
registration) but front faceplates should be ordered separately.
These are available as follows: -

LC - 48 way LC Duplex Coupler
LC - 24 way LC Simplex or Duplex Coupler
SC – 12 or 24 way Duplex Coupler

SC - 12 or 24 way Simplex Coupler
ST – 12 or 24 way Simplex Coupler
Couplers must be ordered separately
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G2 Modular Shelf
The SYSTIMAX G2 1U and 2U shelves are part of a series of

low-profile, high density fiber optic shelves that can be used
for a combination of splicing and termination of fiber optic
building cable or outside plant (OSP) cables. The G2 1U and 2U
height fully enclosed shelves include integrated front cable
management trough and features either a fixed tray or slide-
out tray for easy access.
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360G2 Fiber Shelf System
The 360G2 range of shelves are designed to match the 360

copper panels with smoked Perspex doors fitted to the cable
management shelf at the front. This is a modular system and
accepts the cassettes for both standard connectors and also the
InstaPATCH Modules. The 360 shelves are designed for use as
a termination shelf only via the cassettes or as a splice and
termination shelf for up to 48 individual fibers in the 1U
version or 96 fibers in the 2U version in either fixed or slide-
out tray versions.
360G2 Modular Shelf (cassette)
The 360G2 modular shelf is available in several options:
 1U or 2U fully enclosed shelves

 Fixed or slide-out options
 1U and 2U MOD versions accept 4 and 8 fiber modules
respectively
 Suitable for termination of indoor or indoor/outdoor
cable types
 Rolo-splice kits are available
 A capacity of 32 fusion splices per 1U tray
 A lid and cable management hardware are included
2U Version
1U Version
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360 G2 High Density Modular Shelf
The SYSTIMAX 360G2 Modular Shelf is the Next

Generation (G2) high capacity, high density, fiber shelf. It
can accept 16 x 360G2 modules available in ST, SC or LC
versions. As well as the modular cassettes it can also
accept two splice wallets which can accommodate 192
fusion splices. There is cable management built in on
front of panel to prevent damage to patch cords. Being a
360 G2 panel it has an aluminum finish around a Perspex
push pull locking front door
 Bend limiters maximize space by integrating into the

shelf trough
 Push/push-style latch on front and rear door improves

access to shelf interior
 Refined cable management rings enhance access to base

of modules
 Advanced vertical management increases flexibility
 Larger side access allows for more fiber
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360G2 Modular UHD Shelves 1U, 2U & 4U
There are three SYSTIMAX 360 fiber optic shelves UHD-1U,

UHD-2U and UHD-4U. All are 19-inch rack mounted, ultra
high density (UHD) shelves that accommodates 360
InstaPATCH MPO modules and 360 DP panels. The 1U shelf
includes one sliding tray that accommodates four modules. The
2U shelf includes three sliding trays that accommodate four
modules each for a total of twelve modules. The 4U shelf
includes six sliding trays that accommodate four modules each
for a total of twenty four modules. The 360 InstaPATCH
modules are equipped with keyed single/duplex multi-port
LC adapters on the front and MPO adapters on the rear. This
product is intended for indoor use or can be used outdoors in a
suitable protective enclosure.
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4U Shelf Brackets
For the 4U shelves, new brackets facilitate easier installation

and ensure proper U spacing for shelf mounting.
These new brackets:
 Include bent tabs for alignment
 Force shelf installation to the proper rack location
 Fit multiple rack types
 Support heavy equipment, allowing installation by a

single person
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360G2 Cassettes and Adapter Panels
Cassettes are available in ST, SC and LC configuration. They

are available empty or with pre-terminated pigtails. Blanking
plates are available if required.
Fiber Bezels
Fiber bezels are also available where direct termination is

required or fusion splicing using pigtails. These bezels fit the
same aperture as the cassettes.
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Splice Options
Rolo Splice
These splice holders are available with two or four trays

depending on the fiber shelf or enclosure they are to be
installed in.
At the rear of the holder unit there are two plastic pop-out
rivets designed to fix the Rolo Splice in place. The trays swivel
up allowing easy access to the splices and a small plastic plate
clicks into position holding the splices in.
Splice Wallet
Splice Wallets are designed for the larger shelves and fix inside
the shelf using a sticky pad.
The splice wallet can be secured shut once in position with the
hook and loop tab. Very simple but very effective!
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Fiber Patch cords
Fiber patch cords are available in a range of cord diameters

1.6mm, 2mm or 3mm. It may be that you need cords which are
going to be in a high usage environment, so you might
consider heavier cords. Obviously you only order and use
cords that match the type of fiber installed. OptiSPEED cords
for OptiSPEED installed fiber, TeraSPEED for TeraSPEED but
what about LazrSPEED as it comes in three different types?
LazrSPEED 150, 300 or 550. LazrSPEED Patch cords are only
available in 550 versions which mean they are backwardly
compatible with all three versions of LazrSPEED.
Using the fiber configurator in the eCatalog you can get patch
cords made to order. You may need Hybrid cords for attaching
to active equipment such as MTRJ to SC connectors for
example. This is possible as well as all the other types of
connectors, ST, SC, LC, FC or LM. APC patch cords are
available too. You decide!
All cords can be ordered in simplex or duplex too as required.
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Duplex Polarity Guidelines for LC and SC Connectors
Administration is an important part of any installation

especially as fiber backbones become increasingly complex.
Both TIA and ISO now recommend ‘duplex’ administration
SYSTIMAX SC and LC connectors can be either simplex or
duplex designed and installed.
 ISO requires the design/administration of duplex fiber

connections be by keying, labels or both
 ISO recommends the ‘cabling side’ of the horizontals and

backbones be in simplex connectors
 ISO & TIA allow for ‘SFF’ (Small Form Factor) connectors
(TIA at all positions including the TO)
 Keying or labeling at the TO is recommended and can be

extended throughout the design – if so it must be
consistent
 Both TIA and ISO recommend connecter identification of

MM (Beige) , (Beige or Black for ISO) and SM (Blue),
(Blue or Green - angled for ISO)
Duplex Patch
Lead ‘user’
side
B
Simplex
Cable side
A
A
B B
A
A
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 Once installed throughout, the correct orientation of TX

and RX shall be maintained
 As there is always an odd number of ‘elements’ in the

channel if all have an X-over TX will go to RX between
active hardware
B
A
B
B
B
A
A
Duplex Duplex Cord

Coupling
Keys
• A duplex lead is an X-over and

Keys
this can be seen adjacent. If
connecting two hardware Transmit Receive
interfaces TX goes to RX
• As all cords are X-over and one is Transmit Receive
Keys Up
used at either end of the fiber
link it requires that link to have
an X-over in order to maintain
TX to RX
• The fiber link X-over is done in
one of two ways
• ‘Swapping’ a duplex lead at one
end is not one of them!
CD FD TO
EQP EQP
RX TX
TX RX
BD
or
EQP
RX
TX
See Next Page

for Example.
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Configuring the duplex fiber panels - Links
Interconnect design requires that the cable side is also crossed

over between CD to BD, BD to FD and this is achieved in one of
two ways.
 ‘Symmetrical positioning’ which requires the coupler to

be inverted at the panel, one end of the link (usually used
on non-iPatch fiber panels)
 ‘Reverse pair positioning’ is for panels that cannot invert

their couplers – such as in the case of iPatch.
E.g. Symmetrical positioning
blue
orange
green
brown
slate
1 white
2
3
4
5
6
CABLE
blue
orange
green
brown
slate
1 white
2
3
4
5
6
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Configuring the duplex fiber panels – Reverse Pair

positioning
 iPatch requires that the Link X-over is achieved using the

‘reverse pair positioning’ option as the contact circuitry
prohibits coupler inversion
 Cross–over the cable side ‘element’ by swapping fibers

internal to the panel at one end. This is called ‘reverse
pair positioning’ i.e. Fibers 1,2,3,4 go to 2,1,4,3 etc. (see
diagram below)
 Using the ‘Reverse pair positioning’ option rather than

the symmetrical option requires care when testing.
E.g. On a typical star backbone where several FD’s are fed from
a single BD – reverse all the cores at the BD end for example.
Use of more complex Tie cable designs will require some
planning and ensuring that it is documented well.
blue
orange
green
brown
slate
1 white
2
3
4
6
CABLE
orange
blue
brown
green
white
1 slate
2
3
4
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Summary
In this lesson we have:
 Calculated optical power budgets

 Looked at cable installation and practices
 Looked at the SYSTIMAX choice of fiber panels available
 Described the installation procedures for various fiber
shelves.
 Seen options for splices and protection
 Discussed fiber patch cord choices
 Looked at fiber polarity requirements for duplex fiber
connectors.
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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

FIBER CALCULATIONS, CABLE HANDLING &

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CALCULATING OPTICAL POWER BUDGETS................................................................................ 1

FIBER PATCHCORDS ......................................................................................................................... 25

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Calculating Optical Power Budgets

SYSTIMAX guidelines for power budget calculations are fairly

Similarly different values are used depending on the connector

1) Use the paper linear calculator as below. This provides a

Acceptable SYSTIMAX Attenuation Values

Following are the ‘Linear’ calculations for use in the class *

Tera/OptiSPEED SMF tight buff 0.7 dB/Km 0.7 dB/Km

CONNECTOR TYPE 62.5 MMF 50 MMF SMF

Calculating Optical Power Budgets cont.

2) Using the statistical Excel calculator (see Course USB Stick)

Using the Excel (Statistical) Loss

Calculating Optical Power Budgets cont.

Following is an example fiber channel with a number of

COMPOSITE LINK SEGMENT PC

75m 12-Fiber 15m 2-Fiber

Closet Interconnect (Splice) Consolidation Point Outlet w/Coupling Patch Cord

LOSS EXAMPLE – ST or SC CONNECTORS

Cable Attenuation: 3.4/km x (15 + 75 + 60 m) 0.51 dB

Cable Attenuation: 1.0/km x (15 + 75 + 60 m) 0.15 dB

LOSS EXAMPLE LC CONNECTORS

Cable Attenuation: 3.4/km x (15 + 75 + 60 m) 0.51 dB

Cable Attenuation: 1.0/km x (15 + 75 + 60 m) 0.15 dB

LOSS EXAMPLE LC CONNECTORS

Cable Attenuation: 3.0/km x (15 + 75 + 60 m) 0.45 dB

Cable Attenuation: 1.0/km x (15 + 75 + 60 m) 0.15 dB

Calculating InstaPATCH 360 losses

InstaPATCH 360 when used with panels has both the

Following is an example ‘Linear’ loss

Installation tensions that can be applied to the SYSTIMAX

Internal Type fibers Max 90kg

When installing more than one cable simultaneously, de-rate

Minimum Installation Bend Radii

Install a new pulling line with a fish tape in the conduit if it

Pulling Cable End Preparation

Refer to the figure at the bottom of the opposite page for

Power Pulling Assistance

When power assistance is required to pull cables into conduit,

Maximum Recommended Cables in Conduit Path

On the USB stick accompanying this course is a link to the

This software package can be used to size CP, TR and ER

Maximum Recommended Cables in Conduit

The figures on Page 5 illustrate the maximum number of

The table below summarizes that information but care

Number of SIMULTANEOUS CONSECUTIVE

Installation Procedures for Indoor or Plenum Cable

Minimum Installation Bend Radii

Preparation For Pulling Fiber

Single LGBC Cable Preparation

If the cable is fed by hand with no pulling line through the

Number of Number of Kellems Grip #

Pulling Cable End Preparation

To prevent pulling the core out of plenum-jacketed cables,

Attention! Power Pulling Assistance of Plenum Cable

Power pulling assistance is not recommended for plenum

A single person should be able to pull a single cable into a

Fiber Panel Termination & Dressing