Installation Guide

78-4002497-01 Rev F iii
Contents
Important Safety Instructions v
Chapter 1 Introducing the Addressable Multimedia Stretch Tap 1
Description of the Addressable Multimedia Stretch Tap ................................................... 3
Tap Components ......................................................................................................... 3
Features ........................................................................................................................ 3
Housing Features ........................................................................................................ 4
Faceplate Components ............................................................................................... 4
Multimedia Stretch Tap Diagram .......................................................................................... 6
Housing with Pass-Through Cable Diagram .......................................................... 6
Optional Modules .................................................................................................................... 7
Directional Coupler (DC) ........................................................................................... 7
Directional Coupler/Equalizer (DC/EQ) ............................................................... 7
AMST Bar Code Digital Addresses ....................................................................................... 8
Example of Bar Code Label ....................................................................................... 8
AMST Block Diagram .............................................................................................................. 9
AMST Component Descriptions .......................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 Installing the Tap 13
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 14
Tools and Torque Specifications .......................................................................................... 15
Required Tools .......................................................................................................... 15
Torque Specifications ............................................................................................... 15
Preparing for Installation ...................................................................................................... 17
To Prepare the Connectors ...................................................................................... 17
Removing the Faceplate ........................................................................................................ 19
To Remove the Faceplate ......................................................................................... 19
To Remove a Faceplate with Feeder Cables Connected ...................................... 19
Installing the Stretch Tap on a Strand ................................................................................. 22
To Install the Stretch Tap on a Strand .................................................................... 22
Installing the Stretch Tap in a Pedestal ............................................................................... 24
Guidelines .................................................................................................................. 24
To Remove the Pass-Through Cable ...................................................................... 24
To Install the Stretch Tap in a Pedestal .................................................................. 26
Installing Optional Modules ................................................................................................ 28
To Install the Module ............................................................................................... 28
Installing the Tiering Filter Module .................................................................................... 30
To Install the Tiering Filter Module ....................................................................... 30