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Table of Contents

Application

Description

Technical Specifications

Configurations

Splicing in the Clearview Black Cassette

Connector Cleaning Procedure

Standard Warranty

Proprietary Notice

Technical Support

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Clearview Black incorporates the same flexibility and scalability of both the Clearview Classic and Clearview Blue in a 50%

smaller footprint than the Clearview Blue. Decreasing the overall footprint of the fiber management element reduces real

estate costs and improves density without compromising critical design elements of access, bend-radius protection, physical

fiber protection and route-path diversity.

Clearview Black is a three component tool-less system made up of a top cover, base/splice tray and splice tray cover. Parts

snap together to support the desired application requirements. All types of fiber cable construction can be integrated within

the cassette to support all patch and splice, patch only, plug-and-play, and passive optical component hardware scenarios.

Each patch and splice cassette comes prepared for mass fusion splicing, with one meter of ribbonized 250 μm fiber

preloaded and prepped to splice. Each ribbonizing jig aligns and secures the loose tube fibers into correct color code order,

allowing ribbonizing to be completed quickly and easily.

For patch only configurations, the pre-terminated length of OSP or IFC cable is pre-loaded within the Clearview Black

Cassette. The cassettes are then preloaded into the FieldSmart® product when shipped.

Technical Specifications

Clearview Black provides 12 to 24 ports of connectivity for patch

and splice, patch only and plug-and-play (MPO/MTP) configurations

in any network environment. It scales and multiplies to meet your

specific port density and application needs. Additionally, optical

components integrate into the cassette, supporting any input/output

combination of splitting or WDM strategy desired.

Description

Application

Clearview Black Cassette

Dimension

0.81’ H x 6.13” W x 4.14” D

Ratings

Terminations are designed and tested to Telcordia GR-326; Clearfield® FiberDeep®

Guarantee: 0.2 dB insertion loss or less, exceeding industry standards

Backwards Compatible

N/A

Material

Polycarbonate

Connector Types

Supports industry standard SC and LC singlemode connectors

Meters/Feet of Slack

Storage

1 meter of 250 μm used for internal ribbon splicing only

Mounting Options

Used with FieldSmart® BLG Pivot Bracket

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Configurations

Patch and Splice: Ribbon

The splice tray that is molded into the

lower tray is all that is needed to deliver

integrated in-cassette splicing applications.

Pre-loaded with up to one meter of ribbon,

250 μm assemblies that are preterminated

with slack stored inside the cassette for

splicing.

Optical Components

Clearview integrates optical components

into the identical cassette, allowing service

providers to mix and match fiber modules

with optical components in the same

chassis. Options include circulators, WDM

and splitters up to 1x8 split.

MPO Plug-and-Play

MPO to 12-fiber 900 μm assembly allows

for plug-and-play by mating MPO to MPO

with pre-terminated multi-fiber OSP or IFC.

Patch Only

Regardless of the industry standard

adapters or cable construction, the

Clearview Black handles all patch only

applications using the lower tray, top cover

and built in radius limiter.

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Splicing in the Clearview Black Cassette

Exit positions as seen from the top of the Clearview

Black Cassette.

Left Exit

Right Exit

Lift the locking tab to unlatch and remove the bottom

cassette cover. Remove the strain-relief boot from the

cassette.

Left Exit

Right Exit

Exit positions as seen from the bottom of the Clearview

Black Cassette.

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Route the ribbon through the splice sleeve holder and trim

any excess to the left. This will ensure that the ribbon lays

well when the splice sleeve is inserted into the holder.

Loop a cable tie or a length of wax string through the

cassette on the desired exit side.

Gently remove the ribbon from the splice tray.

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Load the splice sleeve onto the end of the fanout ribbon.

Load the strain relief boot onto the cable being

spliced. Open up the buffer tube 36” back from the

end and expose the 250 micron fibers.

Wrap a piece of grommet tape ¼” from the end of the

jacket and cut the excess.

Loose Tube

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If splicing loose tube, ribbonize the fibers. Proceed to

splicing the fanout to the cable.

Note:

If utilizing the Clearview Ribbonizing Tool, reference

the Clearview Ribbonizing Tool Demonstration Video at

www.seeclearfield.com under the Resources tab.

Viewable here:

https://vimeo.com/212654098

Ribbon

If splicing ribbon into the cassette, slide the strain relief

boot over the end of the ribbon and push it back over 36”.

Note:

Clearfield recommends the use of furcation tubing

to protect the bare ribbon before it enters the cassette.

Furcation tubing is secured in the cassette in the same

way as a buffer tube.

Slide the ribbon tie-down over the end of the ribbon and

push it back 36”.

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After splicing, begin routing the ribbon counterclockwise

into the splice tray. Rotate the cassette as you load the

ribbon since the cable will have to remain stationary.

Secure the ribbon tie-down in place by heating it in the

splicer oven. Proceed to splicing the fanout to the cable.

Before you load the spliced portion into the splice tray,

route the ribbon under the first tab below the transition as

shown.

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Insert the spliced portion into the splice sleeve holder

as shown.

Note:

Do not force the splice sleeve into holder. If

necessary, slide the sleeve in from either side as

shown.

Route the remainder of the fiber under the tabs

underneath the splice sleeve as shown.

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For a left exit, route the fiber as shown. Insert the boot into

the cassette and align the grommet tape with the cable tie

or wax string.

For a right exit, route the fibers through the redirect channel

and loop in the opposite direction.

Continue routing the fiber around the the track.

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Insert the boot into the boot retainer and align the

grommet tape with the cable tie or wax string.

Secure the fiber by tightening the cable tie or tying the

wax string in a double knot.

If you are splicing with a ribbon fiber, slide the boot up the

ribbon and align the ribbon tie-down with the cable tie or

wax string.

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Press the cassette cover down until the locking tab latches

in the rear of the cassette. Ensure that no fibers get pinched

in the lid. Verify the cassette cover closes flat and evenly

onto the cassette.

Insert the tabs of the cassette cover into the holes in the

bottom of the splice tray.

Insert the strain relief boot into the boot retainer and use

the cable tie or wax string to secure the ribbon tie-down

into place.

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Whether factory terminated or field spliced, clean connectors are essential

for proper system operation. Even the smallest dust particle can cause

transmission problems, so for optimal network performance, inspect and if

necessary, clean all connectors and adapters prior to mating.

I.B.Y.C…Inspect Before You Connect!

ALWAYS inspect the connector first thing with a clean fiber scope inspect

the pair. Three types of contamination require different cleaning techniques.

The use of Chemtronics end face and bulkhead cleaning products and

techniques ensures a clean end face, no matter the type of contamination.

These are Clearfield recommended products/application. Use the product

you feel will complete your cleaning procedures. Create a “best practice” for

your company and follow those procedures.

**NOTE: It is NOT recommended to use IPA to clean the end-face.

Cleaning the end-face…but not just the end-face

• Place one wiping paper on QbE-2 FiberSafe™ Cleaning Platen.

Figure 1

• Apply small amount of precision cleaner (about 1” in diameter) with Elec

tro-Wash MX pen on to one end of the wipe.

Figure 2

• Hold end face 90 degree. Adjust for APC connection by slightly tilting the

container or end face. Angle is correct when no drag is left on the end face.

Figure 3

• Draw end face from wet to dry part of the wipe 3 times. Use just enough

pressure to ensure complete contact between end face and the wipe.

DO NOT

retrace previous step.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Connector Cleaning Procedure

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CLEAN THE FERRULE

…Lightly moisten the fiber optic swab

(2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040) by spotting a small amount (about 1”)

of Electro-Wash PX or Electro-Wash MX pen onto the QBE-2. Hold the

swab, 1 side down to the wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.

Figure 4

• Insert swab into side of ferrule, wet side to the ceramic ferrule and

circle around 2-3 times and remove. Turn swab to dry side and repeat.

Figure 5

Cleaning the mate through a bulkhead adapter AND the

adapter itself!

• Lightly moisten the fiber optic swab(2.5mm/38542F or 1.25mm/38040)

by spotting a small amount (about 1”) of Electro-Wash PX or Elec

tro-Wash MX pen onto the QBE-2. Hold the tip of the swab onto the

wetted area and hold for a count of 1-2-3-4-5.

• Insert the swab into the adapter to the connector, press lightly against

the connector, twist 2-3 times, remove and discard.

• Dry with a second dry swab.

• Inspect (re-clean if necessary) and test for signal strength.

• Use additional swabs to clean inside the actual adapter. Moisten swab,

like above, insert through hole and remove while twisting.

Figure 6

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

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Cleaning an MPO/MTP Connector

Female Connector

• Place one wiping paper on QbE-2 FiberSafe™ Cleaning Platen and

apply small amount of precision cleaner (about 1” in diameter) with Elec

tro-Wash MX pen on to one end of the wipe.

Figure 1

• Hold end face 90 degree. Adjust for APC connection by slightly tilting

the container or end face. Angle is correct when no drag is left on the end

face.

Figure 2

Male Connector

• Lightly moisten the fiber optic swab (CC505F) like above, moistening 1

side.

• Place swab, wet side down at one end of connector end-face and draw

across in a diagonal sweep (ie: from fiber 1 up and across to fiber 12).

Turn swab over to dry and draw back from fiber 12 to fiber 1.

Figure 3

BEFORE cleaning any connector…be sure you know what type of con

taminate you are cleaning…dry? Fluidic?...All the available products are

good, it’s the process that you need to be aware of. Using a dry cleaning

method to clean “dirt” can lead to scratching of the end-face. Learn the

process of cleaning properly!

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

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Standard Warranty

Clearfield warrants to the original purchaser of the Product sold hereunder is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and

service, subject to exceptions stated herein. Product purchased is warranted as follows: Clearfield designed and branded Products are warranted for

three (3) years: Products manufactured by Clearfield to customer prints and/or specifications are warranted for one (1) year; and any Product Clear

field acquires from or through a third-party manufacturer or distributor and resells to Customer as the original customer will carry the manufacturer’s

pass-through warranty, if any. In all cases, the warranty period commences on the date of shipment to the original purchaser.

Warranty Claim Procedure

If any Product purchased from Clearfield is found defective under the above warranty, the following basic procedure must be followed:

1. Customer must contact Clearfield and obtain a Return Materials Authorization

2. Following authorization, the Customer ships the product-freight collect-to Clearfield’s manufacturing facility

3. Clearfield shall repair or replace the defective Product at its sole option and discretion, and return the repaired or replacement Product to Cus

tomer’s site, freight prepaid

Note: If the Product is not found to be defective at Clearfield, the product will be returned to the Customer and the customer billed for freight in both

directions.

View our warranty policy here:

https://www.seeclearfield.com/warranty.html

Limitations of Warranty

Correction of defects by repair or replacement, at the option of Clearfield Inc, shall constitute the exclusive sole remedy for a breach of this limited

warranty. Clearfield shall not be liable under any circumstances for any special, consequential, incidental, punitive, or exemplary damages arising

out of or in any way connected with the product or with agreement to sell product to buyer, including, but not limited to damages for lost profits, loss

of use, or for any damages or sums paid by buyer to third parties. The foregoing limitation of liability shall apply whether the claim is based upon

principles of contract, warranty, negligence or other tort, breach of statutory duty, principles of indemnity or contribution, the failure of any limited or

exclusive remedy to achieve its essential purpose, or otherwise.

Clearfield will not be responsible for any labor or materials costs associated with installation or incorporation of Clearfield products at customer sites,

including any costs of alteration, replacement or defective product, or any field repairs.

Other Limitations

Clearfield assumes no warranty liability regarding defects caused by:

1. Customer’s modification of Product, excepting installation activities described in Clearfield documentation

2. Customer re-packaging of Product for shipment to third parties or destinations other than those originally shipped to by Clearfield, or any de

fects suffered during shipping where the Product has been re-packaged

3. Customer’s installation or maintenance, excepting activities described in and performed in accordance with Clearfield documentation

4. Customer’s improper or negligent use or application of Product

5. Other causes external to the Product, including but not limited to accidents, catastrophe, acts of God, government action, war, riot, strikes, civil

commotion, sovereign conduct, or the acts or conduct of any person or persons not party to or associated with Clearfield

6. Environmental factors and weathering resulting in aging and damage not necessary or applicable to the function of the product

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Proprietary Notice

Information contained in this document is copyrighted by Clearfield, Inc. and may not be duplicated in full or part by any person without prior written

approval of Clearfield, Inc.

Its purpose is to provide the user with adequately detailed documentation to efficiently install the equipment supplied. Every effort has been made to

keep the information contained in this document current and accurate as of the date of publication or revision.

However, no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error free or that it is accurate with regard to any specification.

Technical Support

Clearfield, Inc. can be contacted for any issues that arise with the supplied product.

If you need to return the supplied product, you must contact the Clearfield, Inc. Customer Service Department to request a Returned Materials

Authorization (RMA) number.

Clearfield, Inc.

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