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FieldSmart
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Fiber Entrance Cabinet (FEC)
Installation Manual
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Manual 019612 REV B - Aug 2018
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Table of Contents
Application
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Description
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Technical Specifications
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FEC Overview
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Cable Routing
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Splicing
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Grounding
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Standard Warranty
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Proprietary Notice
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Technical Support
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Application
Description
Technical Specifications
FieldSmart FxDS Fiber Entrance Cabinet
Dimensions
17.5” H x 34.5” W x 8.25” D
Ratings
Compliant to Telcordia GR-449
Cable Types
Indoor Riser, Indoor Plenum, Indoor/Outdoor, Outdoor (Riser/Non-Rated), Outdoor Armored
(Riser/Non-Rated), FieldShield
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Splice Capacity
288 heat shrink fusion (HSF) loose tube or 864 mass fusion (MF) ribbon splices
Storage Capacity
One meter of 900 μm fiber and five meters of exposed buffer tube
Material
16 gauge cold rolled steel with almond powder coating
The FieldSmart Fiber Entrance Cabinet (FEC) provides
off-frame splicing for the central office, headend or remote
hut. Fiber Entrance Cabinets are typically placed in the fiber
entrance room and used to transition OSP fiber sheaths to
IFC cabling
The FieldSmart FEC is built on a modular platform, scaling
288 heat shrink fusion (HSF) or 864 mass fusion (ribbon)
fiber splices at a time. Multiple entry/exit points allow for
multiple distribution and OSP fiber sheaths to enter into the FEC from top, bottom, or sidewalls and transition from conduit,
overhead fiber tray, or raised flooring. A removable splice block, holding twelve 24-fiber splice trays, gives the user the
ability to prep away from the cabinet. Intuitive buffer tube and sub-unit slack routing prevents cable tie-in with a clockwise
routing scheme to allow quick and easy re-entry after initial deployment or to add additional capacity. If vertical real estate is
available, the FEC can be ganged together, in modular fashion, allowing scalability up to 864-fiber splices and beyond.
Each cable entrance plate will support cable diameters up to one inch. Lockable cupboard style doors allow for easy access
with minimal swing clearance needed for tight aisle clearances.
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The FieldSmart FEC is built on a modular platform scaling 288 fiber splices at a time. Lockable cupboard style doors allow
for easy access with minimal swing clearance required for tight aisle clearances. The fiber entrance cabinet comes with a
clamp kit.
Note:
The FEC does NOT come with hardware to mount to the wall. Depending on the type or style of the wall the end user
should obtain the appropriate hardware from their local hardware store. There are four (4) mounting holes. The mounting
holes are .350” in diameter. The FEC Cabinet is 17.5” high x 34.5” wide and 8.25” deep.
FEC Overview
The parts below are shipped along with the FEC. The parts include the clamp kit and the plates to cover the numerous
cable entry/exit points. Splice trays sold separately.
Item Number
Item Description
Quantity
001527
SCREW, ROUND HEAD, PHILLIPS, 1/4-20 X 1 1/2”
8
002127
PLUG, BUTTON, BLACK POLYETHYLENE, FITS 1-5/16in HOLE X .01in-.10in THICK PANEL
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003042
TAPE, GROMMETING, 1”, STRIPPING=1/8” X 1”, FEET
5
003083
STRAP, VELCRO, BLACK, 1/2” WIDE, FEET
2
003711
SADDLE, CLAMPING, 1/2” DIAMETER, GREEN POLYPROPYLENE, GRP3
4
003716
SADDLE, CLAMPING, 1” DIAMETER, GREEN POLYPROPYLENE, GRP3
4
009217
SCREW, PAN HEAD, PHILLIPS, 10-32 X 1/4”, 18-8 SST
32
009902
BRACKET, FEC ENCLOSURE
4
009909
PLATE, COVER, FEC, ENCLOSURE
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An optional locking kit is available (P/N 010503) and is installed by two screws each at the top and bottom of the FEC. Lock
is not provided. Locking tab should be positioned to the right when installed.
17.5”
34.5”
34.5”
8.25”
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Once the FEC is mounted to the wall, you are now ready to route fiber into the cabinet.
Multiple entry/exit points allow for multiple distribution and OSP fiber sheaths to enter the FEC from the top, bottom, or
sidewalls, transitioning from conduit, overhead fiber tray or raised flooring. Cable entry/exit points are located around the
perimeter of the cabinet. See pictures below.
Note:
Each cable entrance plate will support cable diameters up to 1 inch.
The cabinet comes with 4 sheet metal brackets for cable mounting and 16 blank plastic plates. The cables can be installed
with either the clamps on the outside of the cabinet or with the clamps on the inside of the cabinet for extra security. Plugs
are also included in the kit to fill the unused holes.
Choose the appropriate sized cable clamp for the cable entering the FEC. Always use a clamp large enough to close
around the cable, and utililze grommet tape to make up for the size difference by laying a small strip of grommet tape inside
the cable clamp shell.
DO NOT
use a clamp that “pinches” the cable.
Note:
Grommet tape included in the kit may be used to build up the cable size to get a better grip with the provided clamps.
A removable splice block, holding twelve 24-fiber splice trays, allows the user to prep away from the cabinet.
Note:
Splice trays are sold separate
ly
(P/N 019339).
Cable Routing
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Intuitive buffer tube and subunit slack routing prevents cable tie-in’s, utilizing a clockwise routing scheme to allow quick and
easy re-entry after initial deployment or to add additional capacity.
If the cables are to be carried from one cabinet into the
next, then the blank plates and bracket plates will not
need to be used between the two cabinets. There is a
removable bracket on the top and bottom entrances
that will allow you to lay cables in without having to cut
them.
After choosing the entrance that will be used for your cables you will need to plan your cable route within the cabinet. All
cables should eventually route in a clockwise direction. Depending on where you enter the box you may have to use the
redirect spool in order to achieve a clockwise rotation.
No Redirect Used
Redirect Used
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After all cables are routed in the correct direction and there is an adequate
amount of slack in the cabinet, the cable tie down locations can be marked with a
permanent marker.
Splice trays (P/N 019339) will be shipped with 2 standard splice chips and 2
ribbon splice chips, allowing for a total of 24 loose tube splices or 6 ribbon mass
fusion splices (72 fibers). Splice chips will need to be bent into place in the empty
slots in the center of the splice tray.
Note:
Each standard splice chip features 6x2 splice sleeve slots, allowing for
12 splice sleeves to be stacked 2 high in the 6 slots. Each ribbon splice chip
features 3 ribbons splice sleeve slots, as well as one 2 high loose tube splice
sleeve slot for use in special applications or repairs.
Splicing
Splice Chip
Ribbon Splice Chip
Bending the Splice Chip
Splice Tray Loaded with
2 Splice Chips
Splice Tray Loaded with
2 Ribbon Splice Chips
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An example of a splice tray utilizing the splice
chips to secure 24 loose tube splice sleeves is
shown here.
Wrap a layer of grommet tape around the buffer
tubes and secure into place in the splice tray
using the tie-down holes and cable ties.
Provided with the splice tray are 3 ribbon tie-downs which utilize a split grommet and retention cover which will allow the
ribbon to be secured into the tray even in mid-span/ring cut applications.
Slip the split rubber grommet onto the ribbon, followed by the plastic retention cover over the opposite side.
Note:
Extra ribbon tie-downs are available in a kit, which can be ordered separately (P/N 019501).
After protecting the ribbon fiber with the ribbon
tie-down, secure it into the tray.
The splice tray features tie-down holes on each
side of the tray, which will allow for 5 ribbon tie-
downs per side, as well as one ribbon tie down on
each side in the additional holding location.
Additional Holding
Location
Standard
Tie-Down
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The entire block of splice trays can be removed
for splicing by loosening the thumb screw in the
top left corner and lifting the block of splice trays.
After splicing, the splice trays can be secured into
place using the included velcro strap.
Thumb Screw
Velcro
An example of a spliced up FEC, transitioning
from outside to inside plant cable, is shown here.
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FECs can be ganged together, in modular fashion, allowing scalability up to 864 fiber splices and beyond if vertical real
estate is available. Below is an example of multiple FEC’s ganged together.
Grounding
FEC Cabinets are easily grounded using the integrated ground bar. Ground per your local rules and practices.
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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
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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
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tomer’s site, freight prepaid
Note: If the Product is not found to be defective by 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
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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.
7050 Winnetka Ave N
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