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User Manuals

Field and Protection Equipment

1107 Splice Sensor Unit (SSU) AP-1036 issue 2
The 1107 SSU is a below grade sensor that will identify a wet splice and used in conjunction with Moisture Detection Tape.

1107-B Splice Sensor Unit (SSU) AP-1064 issue 1
The 1107 SSU is a below grade sensor that will identify a wet splice and used in conjunction with Moisture Detection Tape. The B type of SSU has 22 gauge leads for twisted pair installation.

1147 Splice Security Sensor (SSS) AP-1061 issue 1
The 1147 Splice Security Sensor (SSS) is used when installing Norscan Cable Management equipment. An SSS with moisture detection tape should be installed at each splice enclosure or lightproof security location.

1148 Utility Security Sensor (USS) - issue 1
The 1148 USS is a field rugged, waterproof photo-sensing device used to detect intrusion into manholes or other utility structures.

1150 Optical Splice Sensor (OSS) - issue 2
The 1150 OSS is a below grade water detection unit designed specifically for use in fiber optic splice enclosures.

1151 Infrared Intrusion Sensor (IRIS) - issue 2
The 1151 IRIS is a below-grade sensor that monitors changes in the IR spectrum to detect utility structure intrusion.

2230 Sequenced Termination Unit (STU) - issue 1
The 2230 STU is a below grade termination sensor that is necessary for end-to-end continuity testing in a cable management system.

2310/16 Line Termination Unit (LTU) - issue 1
The LTU provides the correct termination impendence for locate tones to ensure complete locating coverage of a fiber optic network.

2745 Sheath Grounding Unit (SGU) - issue 1 [Spanish]
The 2745 SGU provides high voltage protection and remote access to the metallic cable armor for testing. This practice describes its use in several types of splice enclosures.

2745 Wire Grounding Unit (WGU) - issue 1
The 2745 WGU provides high voltage protection and two-way remote test access when using tracewire as a locate medium.

2755 Wire Grounding Unit (WGU) - issue 2
The 2755 WGU provides high voltage protection and four-way remote test access when using tracewire as a locate medium.

2901 and 2902 LPU with 2303 IVF Installation - issue 1
This practice provides the description and installation procedure of the Norscan 2901 and 2902 Line Protection Units (LPU) with a 2303 Induced Voltage Filter (IVF). These devices are essential for AC voltage protection and should be used when installing Norscan Cable Management Systems.

2901 LPU Troubleshooting & Verification - issue 1
Describes the troubleshooting and verification of a suspected faulty 2901 Line Protection Unit (LPU). The 2901 LPU is an indoor rated sheath grounding unit used in the cable vault or at the building entrance point to safely shunt transient voltages to ground.

3312 Cathodic Monitor Unit (CMU) - issue 2
The 3312 Cathodic Monitor Unit (CMU) monitors the level of cathodic protection on the metallic armors of outside plant cables. It is used in conjunction with a 3301 Cathodic Protection System (CPS) or 2000 ACU set to CPS mode.

3401 Remote Access Module (RAM) - issue 1
This practice provides the description and installation of the Norscan 3401 Remote Access Module (RAM). The 3401 RAM provides easy access to fiber optic cable armors without having to open the fiber optic splice enclosure.

4200 Cathodic Protection Monitor (CPM) - Issue 2
The 4200 Cathodic Protection Monitor (CPM) extends the life of an unmonitored outer shield on a double armoured cable by using cathodic protection.

51300 Termination Protection Assembly (TPA) - issue 2
The 51300 TPA is an indoor rated sheath termination unit for fiber optic cable installations. This practice explains its application & installation.

Defender: Multiplexed Remote Sensor - issue 2
The Norscan Defender is a Multiplexed Remote Sensor designed to provide security and monitoring at remote equipment locations. Typical installations would be in a DSLAM cabinet, E-Cabinet, Environmental Vault or Fiber Optic Repeater Hut.


Office Equipment

2000 Alarm Circuit Unit (ACU) Rev 7 - issue 3
The Rev 7 ACU incorporates new technology and this practice explains the differences from the previous versions. It also explains any alignment procedures for different network configurations.

2000 Cable Management System (CMS) with 2000 CCU - issue 6
This practice describes the engineering, installation and operation of the Norscan 2000 Cable Management System with 2000 CCU.

2000 Cable Management System (CMS) with 2010 CCU - issue 2
This practice describes the engineering, installation and operation of the Norscan 2000 Cable Management System with 2010 CCU.

2000 Four-Line Relay Interface Unit (RIU) - issue 2
The 2000 RIU is a remote switching device that interfaces the 2000 CMS to a third party toning device. Please note that Norscan now sells a rack-mounted toning module for the 2000 CMS called the 2000 Multi-Tone Module (MTM), which doesn't require a 2000 RIU.

2000 Multi-Tone Module (MTM) - issue 4
The 2000 MTM is a full-featured rack-mounted tone generation system which generates locate tones compatible with all cable locating receivers. This unit must be used with the 2000 CMS.

2000 Optical Alarm Unit (OAU) - issue 3
The 2000 Optical Alarm Unit (OAU) is a plug-in card for the 2000 Cable Management System (CMS). The OAU monitors the power loss of a pair of single mode fibers in a communications cable.

2000 Two-Line Relay Interface Unit (RIU) - issue 3
The 2000 RIU is a remote switching device that interfaces the 2000 CMS to a third party toning device. Please note that Norscan now sells a rack-mounted toning module for the 2000 CMS called the 2000 Multi-Tone Module (MTM), which doesn't require a 2000 RIU.

3301 Cathodic Protection System (CPS) - issue 2
The 3301 Cathodic Protection System (CPS) provides a controlled DC current flow to a fiber optic cable system to prevent unwanted corrosion of the metal armor at any damaged site. Related products: 3312 CMU.

4200 Alarm Circuit Unit (ACU) AP-1055 issue 1
The 4200 Alarm Circuit Unit (ACU) plug-in card will provide both armor and sensor monitoring. The ACU can monitor up to 78 miles or 125 kilometers of cable armor and 799 sensor devices. This manual describes the theory and operation of the ACU in a 4200 CMS with AUIC.

4200 Cable Management System (CMS) AP-1005 issue 14
The 4200 CMS is a full-featured cable management system, which continuously monitors the integrity of outside plant cable installations and provides early warning detection of any damage. The UIC provides basic communications via modem and RS-232 serial port.

4200 Cable Management System (CMS) with Advanced User Interface Card (AUIC) AP-1051 issue 2
The 4200 CMS is a full-featured cable management system, which continuously monitors the integrity of outside plant fiber and/or cable installations and provides early warning detection of any damage. The AUIC supercedes the UIC and provides a 10BASE-T network connection for SNMP configuration and control in addition to the basic modem and RS-232 serial port connections.

4200 Cathodic Protection Card (CPC) AP-1058 issue 1
The 4200 Cathodic Protection System (CPS) is an impressed current cathodic protection system that is used to provide cathodic protection for up to 250 kilometers or 156 miles (125 kilometers or 78 miles each line) of outer armor in double armored cable installations.

4200 Multi Tone Module (MTM) AP-1054 issue 1
The 4200 Multi Tone Module (MTM) is a full-featured tone generating system. It can provide a wide range of tone frequencies to continuous outside plant cable installations, when below grade cable locating is required. This manual describes the theory and operation of the MTM in a 4200 CMS with AUIC.


Software

ACMS 2.0 User Guide
The Automated Cable Monitoring System (ACMS) software is the heart of the 2000 Computer Control Unit (CCU) and the 2000 Cable Monitoring System (CMS) interface. This manual will describe the ACMS software as well as give an overview on customizing the system to meet your needs.

ACMS 2.0 User Guide - Addendum
This addendum is a supplement to the ACMS 2.0 User Guide. It describes recent changes to the software that are available in ACMS 2.30.


Test Equipment

1303 System Test Set (STS) - Issue 3
The 1303 System Test Set (STS) is a battery operated, field rugged, measurement system used to test cable shields,copper pairs, moisture detection tape and all sensor units. This practice describes the operation and maintenance of the Norscan 1303 System Test Set.

2150 Long Range Fault Locator (LRFL) - Issue 2
The 2150 Long Range Fault Locator (LRFL) is a portable, battery operated, microprocessor based resistance measurement system which is designed to precisely locate faulted cable conductors. This practice describes the operation and maintenance of the Norscan 2150 Long Range Fault Locator.

2150 LRFL Calibration Verification Jig - Issue 1
This jig tests to see if your pair of 2150 Long Range Fault Locaters require calibration.


 
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