FlexCore™ Fusion Splice Cassette
Cable to Cable
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TABLE 1: CASSETTE SPECIFIC COMPONENTSPRODUCT FAMILYCASSETTEPART NUMBER

24 FIBER CABLE TO CABLESPLICE CASSETTE

FDSN-24

CASSETTE DESCRIPTION
24F FRONT ACCESS SPLICE CASSETTECABLE TO CABLEWARNING: UNMATED CONNECTORS MAY EMIT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. MAINTAIN DUSTCAPS ON UNMATED CONNECTORS.
Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending, and crushing forces. Consult the manufacturer’s cablespecification sheet for specific cable to use.

CoverCoverRemoval
Latch

BaseFigure 1

To remove the cover:
1. While pressing down on the Cover Removal Latch, slide the cover backwards until it stops
2. Then lift the cover upwards

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Internal Features

Routing Tabs
(8) Per SideScrews
Aramid Yarn
Strain Relief(2) Per Side

Ribbon Fiber
Splice Sleeve Holders(2)2) Per Side

Discrete Fiber
Splice Sleeve Holders(12) Per Side Double Stacked

Port Blanks(6) Per Side
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Fiber Wire Input Options
Option #1. Installing cable directly onto the cassette
1. Strip incoming outer cable field jacket 39 inches [990mm], secure with Pan-Ty™ cable ties and aramid yarn withscrew (optional).
ScrewsAramid Yarn
Strain Relief

Figure 3

2. Expose all fiber ends for splicing. Slide a splice sleeve onto either the pigtail or field fiber. Splice all fibers and heatsplice sleeve(s). Refer to splicer manufacturer best practice instructions.

Option #2. Installing protection (furcation) tube(s) onto the cassette
1. Attach the furcation tube(s) onto the cassette utilizing Pan-Ty cable ties, leaving 39 inches [990mm] of exposed
fiber in preparation for splice
Pan-Ty Cable Tie(2) Per Side

Ribbon Furcation
Tube(s)Strength
Members Locked
Beneath Screw

Figure 4

2. Expose all fiber ends for splicing. Slide a splice sleeve onto either the pigtail or field fiber. Splice all fibers and heatsplice sleeve(s). Refer to splicer manufacturer best practice instructions.
Option #3. Installing protection tube(s) onto the cassette
1. Attach the protection tube(s) onto the cassette utilizing Pan-Ty cable ties, leaving 39 inches [990mm] of exposed
fiber in preparation for splice
Wrap electrical tape 5-7 times aroundwhere Pan-Ty Cable Ties are installed.
Cinch cable ties around electrical tape.
Pan-Ty Cable Tie(2) Per Side

5.0mm Protection
Tube
Figure 5

2. Expose all fiber ends for splicing. Slide a splice sleeve onto either the pigtail or field fiber. Splice all fibers and heatsplice sleeve(s). Refer to splicer manufacturer best practice instructions.
NOTE:
Be mindful of the following during installation:
1. Maximum Input / Output cable diameter of 0.276 inches [7mm] X 4 positions
2. Maintain a minimum fiber/cable bend radii of 1 inch [25.4mm]
3. Avoid over-tightening the cable ties, crushing the fiber cable
4. (1) Pan-Ty Cable tie per side if both entry slots are being used
5. Up to (2) splice sleeves can be stacked under each splice sleeve holder
6. Furcation kits FOBKF**YM1 and FOBKF**AM1 can be purchased separately
7. Reference Appendix "C" for available Protection Tube Kits
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Discrete Splice. Cable Input to Cable Output - Left Hand Input Wire Routing

Figure 6
Discrete Splice. Cable Input to Cable Output - Right Hand Input Wire Routing

Figure 7
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Ribbon Splice. Cable Input to Cable Output - Left Hand Input

Figure 8Ribbon Splice. Cable Input to Cable Output - Right Hand Input

Figure 9
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CoverBase

To install the cover:
1. Place the cover on the base, aligning the side cover latches
2. Slide the cover forward until the cover latch engages with the base
Figure 10

Additional splice protectors available from Panduit:*FOSP40-C:
Single (Discrete) Fiber Splice Protection (QTY: 100 pcs)
*FOWPR40-L: Ribbon Fiber Splice Protectors (QTY: 50 pcs)
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSAPPENDIX "A" - FlexCoreTM Cassette / ODF System Installation Instruction Matrix

For copies of FlexCore™ Optical Distribution Frame System installation instructions, please visit
www.panduit.com and search for the specific Specification Number

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APPENDIX "B" - Cable Ingress / Egress Options
Cable To Cable Cassettes

Ingress and egress
cable on opposite sides

Ingress and egress
cable on same side

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSAPPENDIX "C" - Protection Tubing Options

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