Section 4

Installation

Installation consists of splicing the six-fiber service cable to the transportation fiber, installing the housing and electronics on the messenger strand, applying power, and placing the unit in service.

To avoid excess weight and the possibility of damage during installation, the housing is normally mounted prior to inclusion of the electronic components. It is assumed that the node components have been removed, configured, and tested on the bench and only minimal alignment may be required following field installation.

Splicing Fiber

The six-fiber service cable can be spliced to the transportation cable at any time during the node installation. Splicing does not need to coincide with the installation of the housing.

Fusion splicing is recommended because it has low insertion loss and is the most reliable method. A technician experienced in splicing fiber should do the splicing.

To perform fusion splicing:

1Obtain the 50-foot, six-fiber service cable with the compression fitting from the node package. Figure 4-1 illustrates this cable:

Figure 4-1

Service cable connection and compression fitting

39.8” ± 1.5”

Water

Compression

Main

Service

Heat

SC/APC

seal nut

nut

body

cable

shrink

connectors

2Splice each fiber according to procedures recommended by the manufacturer of the splicing equipment being used. A blue-coded fiber is suggested for the forward signal distribution and a brown-coded fiber is recommended for the return path. Cleanliness in the work area is essential.

SG 2000 Installation and O peration Manual

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Motorola SG 2000 operation manual Splicing Fiber, Service cable connection and compression fitting