Field Termination With today’s unforgiving marketplace dictating fiscal frugality, fiber connectorization methods are under intense scrutiny.. Network operators have long faced the decis
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Fiber Connectorization
Factory Termination vs Field Termination
With today’s unforgiving marketplace dictating fiscal frugality, fiber connectorization methods are under intense scrutiny Network operators have long faced the decision of terminating fiber panels
in the field or purchasing pre-connectorized fiber panels from the manufacturer A simple cost analysis reveals pre-connectorization at the factory encourages quick deployment, minimizes operational expenses and ensures network integrity
Field connectorization requires a dedicated labor force to load, install and terminate panels on-site Labor costs accrue quickly and reliability is jeopardized as technicians – unfamiliar with the
intricacies of the manufacturer’s equipment – attempt to integrate the panels into the network Field connectorized panels may be less expensive at time of purchase, but extraneous expenses encountered in the field mount rapidly
Factory connectorization minimizes installation expenses and maximizes network performance by eliminating additional labor costs and termination gaffes in the field The manufacturer understands the complexities of its panels and the optimal methods for termination Pre-connectorized panels are terminated correctly the first time, eliminating "do-it-again" costs
Reliability, flexibility and quality – deployed faster and cheaper The merits of factory
connectorization have never been clearer
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By incorporating vertically integrated manufacturing processes, ADC can expedite delivery of customized terminated panels at lower costs, with one catalog number, from one source Vertical integration enables you to custom-tailor terminated panels to suit the unique requirements of specific applications And because ADC controls every step in the manufacturing process, we can ensure you receive the right products, at the right time
Panels can be loaded with intrafacility cable (IFC) or outside plant (OSP) cable The
pre-connectorized assemblies are available with connectors on the assembly end and a stub at the far end for off-frame splicing applications, or with connectors on both ends of the cable for tie-panel applications The panels are available with either indoor- or outdoor-rated cable in ribbon or stranded configurations in fiber counts ranging from 12 to 216 per cable, with virtually any
breakout length All connector terminations are also tested for insertion and return loss in the factory before they are loaded into the panels After the cable assemblies are loaded into the panel,
a continuity test is performed to ensure performance of the completed assembly
ADC’s pre-connectorization process offers several additional advantages:
• All connectors are polished and terminated in a clean environment and inspected by a quality control program
• Test results are documented and provided with each assembly
• All expendables, labor and "do-it-again" costs are incurred by ADC
• Injection of the lowest possible loss into the system Factory fusion splice offers a typical loss
of 01 dB while a field-terminated connector offers 0.25 dB loss
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Factory Pre-Connectorized Termination
Competitive Edge
Today’s business environment leaves little margin for error Network operators must closely reexamine practices, processes and disciplines in order to meet the exacting demands of customers and the
broadband industry With many operators asked to deliver more with less, factory
pre-connectorization provides a key advantage over the competition Increase the flexibility, reliability and functionality of your optical network and save money
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Cost Analysis
The following cost analysis presents an ADC 72-connector fiber panel as the example for all
comparisons The factory connectorized fiber panel features 100-foot IFC cable with 72 terminated multimode SC connectors at one end and a stub at the other end Two diverse examples of field
connectorization methods are provided – field-polished terminations and pre-polished field
crimp terminations
The analysis is based on the following assumptions:
• Hourly cost of a technician is $40
• All labor includes 30% factor for unproductive time due to delays and security restrictions
• Material costs are a compilation gathered from various industry sources
• Panels feature singlemode connectors
• IFC cable used with all fiber panels
Total Costs $4288
Total Costs $4418
72-termination fiber panel with $3600
100 feet of IFC cable (costs
include labor and associated
expendable termination materials)