Tripp Lite N600D-0144-6 Fiber Splice Dome Closure Owner's Manual

1. Preparation

• Please check the type and accessories of optic fiber closure and fiber cable.
• Keep the area dry and clean of all accessories.
• Keep the work environment clean (dry and without dust) and even.
• Use the specified and standard tools during the peeling and installation.
• Do not overbend or use excessive fiber cable.

2. Cable Installation

Mark the cutting point on the cable. The length of stripping should be about 180 cm (70.9 in.) or as required.

Note: The following can apply for any fiber cables being spliced and installed inside the enclosure. Installers should mark xxxxx.

Diagram Description: Cable preparation for splicing. Shows two types of cables:

• Uncut Armor Cable: Requires stripping of 180 cm (70.9 in.) total, with 1.5 cm (0.6 in.) on each end, and 5 cm (2 in.) for the fiber itself.
• Branch Armor Cable (Cut Cable): Requires stripping of 120 cm (47.2 in.) total, with 1.5 cm (0.6 in.) on each end, and 5 cm (2 in.) for the fiber.

Tools for Cable Preparation:

• Cable Jacket Cutter (Optional)
• Cable Sheath Cutter (Optional)
• Cutter Clamp (Optional)

Notes on Cable Preparation:

• Make sure not to damage the optical fiber.
• Do not use a damaged optical fiber cable.
• Remove the cable jacket without cutting, kinking, or damaging the internal tube.

3. Opening the Dome Closure

• Check the quantity of closure accessories.
• Place the closure on the operation table.
• To open the closure for cable installation, first ensure that there is an available opening in the base and all grommets are present.
• Carefully open the closure by unlatching the locking collar around the base. Be cautious as contents may be pressurized.
• Unlock the device on the plastic hoop, open the hoop to separate the cover and base, and remove the sealing gasket.

Diagram Description: Steps to open the dome closure:

• A. Pull out the handle.
• B. Unhook the lock block from the lock plate.
• C. Open the hoop.

Note: For good sealing performance, be careful when separating the box.

4. Installing a Cable

Run the stripped cable through the components in the order shown below, then through the closure:

Cable Components:

Uncut Armored Cable Installation:

1. Remove the double-block from the base using a hex key.
2. Open the double block, double clamp, and double hole grommets with the included flat-head screwdriver or tweezers.
3. Fix the cable in place with the hoop and tighten with the metal clamp.Note: When bare fiber is used, EVA tube should be used for protection.
4. Fix the steel strength member to the screw by tightening into place.
5. Secure the uncut cable in the tray basket with a nylon zip tie, then coil and secure the cables in the tray.

5. Closure Assembly

1. Push the cabling through the double block, double clamp, and double hole grommets.Note: If a double hole cable entry is not used, a choke plug should be used to seal the double hole grommet.
2. Tighten the hex screws to secure the double block, double clamp, and double hole grommets to the closure base.Note: The seal ring is made of rubber and the components are made of plastic. When securing, use the appropriate force (5 N·m or 44.3 lbf·in).

6. Installing Branch Cables

There are 4 small ports for uncut cables in the bottom box. Use a Ø8-Ø14 Single Hole Grommet or Ø14-Ø18 Single Hole Grommet depending on the cable diameter size.

Diagram Description: Shows the closure ports and grommets.

• Ports for uncut cables.
• Grommets: Ø8-Ø14 Single Hole Grommet or Ø14-Ø18 Single Hole Grommet.
• M31 Plastic Nut.

1. Remove the nuts, seals, hoops, armor tableting, and steel core using an M31 wrench.
2. Pass the peeled OF fiber through the M31 nut (plastic), washer (stainless steel), seal, and washer (stainless steel).
3. Attach the small port cable to the closure.
4. Secure the cable with the hoop, then secure the steel core to the press patch (refer to step 3 in the Uncut Armored Cable Installation section).
5. Press the seal gasket (liner only if necessary) and plastic washer to the small port. Screw the M31 nut with spanner tightly to create a seal.
6. Measure the distance from the cable fixing place to the second or third tray port. Strip the fiber tube and attach to the tray's inlet using nylon ties (refer to step 4 in the Uncut Armored Cable Installation section).

7. Fiber Splice and Mark

1. Using a stripper, remove the cable sheath and clean it with gauze and alcohol. Then, use a cutter to cut the fiber.
2. Before splicing, clean the bare fiber with clean paper. Protect the fiber with a tube and secure it to the tray entrance with a nylon zip tie.
3. It is strongly recommended to install fibers from cable ports to the corresponding splice trays.
4. Record the parameter after splicing and making the cable marking.
5. Place the splice protect pipe clamp in the bracket and the fiber spiral storage in the splice tray. Cover using the transparent cover or plastic cover.

Diagram Description: Shows fiber splicing and testing equipment.

• Tools: Tube Stripper (Optional), Naked Fiber Stripper (Optional), Fiber Cutter (Optional).
• Equipment: Fusion Splicer (Optional), OTDR (Optional).

Notes on Fiber Splicing and Storage:

• The bend radius should be less than 30 mm (1.2 in.). If the radius is too small, fiber attenuation and optical scatter will increase, potentially causing fiber breakage.
• Pay attention to the twist direction during splicing and storage; generally, it is “8”. Do not break the fiber cable. After the process, place all optical fiber below the board of the storage fiber tray.

8. Box Encapsulation

Load the cable seals into the box, put together the box top and base, and seal with the plastic hoop.

Test the Seal:

Test the seal after filling the closure with air or inert gas according to the user application. Ensure proper grounding. Inspect all fibers inside to confirm no damage.

Diagram Description: Shows testing the closure seal.

• Barometer (Optional) connected to a Valve.
• Grounding point.

9. Closure Installation

The closure assembly can be installed in the following ways:

Diagram Description: Illustrates mounting options.

• Wall Mount
• Aerial Mount
• Pole Mount (Default Installation Kit)

Pole Mounting Kit:

10. Warranty

3-Year Limited Warranty

Tripp Lite warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of initial purchase. The obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective products at Tripp Lite's sole option. Visit Tripplite.Eaton.com/support/product-returns before sending any equipment back for repair. This warranty does not apply to equipment damaged by accident, negligence, misapplication, or alteration.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE. Some states may not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, these limitations or exclusions may not apply to the purchaser.

Eaton has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Photos and illustrations may differ slightly from actual products.

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• Publication No. 23-04-051 / 93-465C_RevA
• January 2024

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