lansense modular patch panel for 24 snap-in connectors

LANsense Modular Patch Panel

for 24 Snap-in Connectors

• 1 HU

• empty

• Clip-on

• with Sliding mechanism

• Black or white

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Document reference LANsense MPP 1HU empty 24 Snap-ins•Clip-on•with Sliding—2006

Release 2006

Published by Nexans Cabling Solutions

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Important Notice

Installation is to be performed by qualified service personnel

Nexans Cabling Solutions • Installation Guide • LANsense MPP - 3

Assemble the cage nuts to both sideflanges of the frame or cabinetaccording to the cabinet layout.

LANSENSE MODULAR PATCH PANEL • 1 HU • EMPTY FOR 24 SNAP-IN CONNECTORS WITH CLIP-ON WITH SLIDING MECHANISM

• During installation, care of LANmark-6/7 products is much more critical than when installing LANmark-5 or other Nexans Category 5e products.

• The high levels of performance can only be guaranteed if the installation procedures are followed.• Special attention must be given to keep the length of untwist of the pairs.

Two patch panels are available depending on the type of connector used. Please verify in the table below ifthe panel is suited for the connectivity to be installed.The LANmark Snap-in connector with rear cover has to be used for screened solutions in order to ensurecontact between the foil of the cable and the clips of the Modular Patch Panel.

1HU

3HU

N881.411 LANsense Modular patch panel 1HU, empty, for 24 EVO snap-in connectors, with sliding mechanism and clip-on, Black

N881.415 LANsense Modular patch panel 1HU, empty, for 24 EVO snap-in connectors, with sliding mechanism and clip-on, White

N881.211 LANsense Modular patch panel 1HU, empty, for 24 GG45 snap-in connectors, with sliding mechanism and clip-on, Black

N881.215 LANsense Modular patch panel 1HU, empty, for 24 GG45 snap-in connectors, with sliding mechanism and clip-on, White

Nexans Cabling Solutions • Installation Guide • LANsense MPP- 4

Remove the front plate of the patch panel.Mount the Modular patch panel onthe assembled cage nuts.

Pull the cables through the rear side ofthe patch panel.

Loosely organise the cables in thepatch panel coming from the outlets.

Easily fix the cables under the clip-on.


Terminate the connectors on thecables as per the Snap-in InstallationGuides

Snap the connectors into the PatchPanel by hooking the top of theconnector under the front plate

Push the back of the connector intoits aperture.

Important :Make sure to leave the OUTER jacketunder the clip-on cable guide.


Manage and dress the cables into therack or frame, this will add to thebending radius of the cables andfacilitate access to the patch panelpost installation when the patch panelis closed after termination.

If the cables are dressed andmanaged into the frame or cabinetwith the patch panel closed, it is oftennot possible to pull the patch panelforward for access later on, due tothe tightness of the cables.

Keep a minimum of 35 cm distancebetween the front side of the patchpanel and the fixing point of thecables in the cabinet or frame.

To remove the connector : put a verysmall screwdriver under the connectorin the hole.


When provided, gently prepare thesmall LANsense I/O cable connectorfrom the back of the patch panel tothe front in the centre.

Take the front mounting plate.Connect the LANsense I/O cableconnector to the connector on theback of this plate. The connector willonly fit one way.

Gently slide back the Patch Panel intothe rack.

Close the patch panel using the blackfastener clips on the front of thepatch panel.


Slide in the identification label.

Optional tie-wraps can be fitted at theback of the patch panel to fix thecables if needed.

Use a tie-wrap to fix the LANsenseI/O cable in the middle on the backof the patch panel.


IMPORTANT REMARKS :

It is recommended to use a patchguide for each 48 ports.

The recommended patch guides arethe 1HU (102.117) for allinstallations excluding LANmark-7 (GG45) where the 2HU(102.127) must be used.

The 2HU patch guide can also beused for LANmark-6 installations ifenough space is available in the rackor cabinet.

Earthing :

The Patch Panel is automatically earthed if used in conjunction with the Nexans Quick Mount Cabinet.

Where the patch panel is mounted onto a painted or coated frame, two additionnal earthing tags, suitable for 9 mm spade connectors, are available in the patch panel at each end of the clip-on cable guideas indicated with the arrow above.

An optional earthing wire connecting the top drawer can be added with a metal screw as shown in thepicture.

NOTE : Only start testing the links or channels when the connectors are installed in the patch panel.

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