Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to install DWDM units
- Determine the number of racks and DWDM units at each site by referring to installation documents
- Determine the DWDM unit and equipment positions within the individual racks
- Assemble equipment racks according to safe industry practice and manufacturer's instructions
- Select tools and equipment
- Prepare patch panels with connectors according to installation plan
- Install DWDM units and associated cabling
- Install DWDM unit in the designated rack position in order to maintain the planned link budget margin
- Install patch panels and ancillary equipmentand connections into equipment rack in preparation for commissioning procedures
- Insert circuit cards into specified slot locations in readiness for commissioning procedures, but do not seat cards into backplane nor lock into position at this stage
- Connect optical fibre cables between circuit cards, optical multiplexers, adjoining DWDM units and patch panels according to manufacturer's specifications
- Test power connections and complete the installation report
- Measure the main and redundant power supplies to verify the correct polarity of the ground and power connections
- Rectify any identified power wiring fault if applicable
- Confirm that cooling fans, panel lights, indicator lights and alarms behave according to the manufacturer's prescribed specifications when power is applied
- Complete the installation report and reinstate site