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CommScope ERA
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CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide
© November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
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Installing CAP MXs
Cat6A Cable Requirements for Ethernet Devices
If you connect an Ethernet device to a Fiber CAP MX, you must observe the following rules.
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Plenum rated cable must be used whenever it is required by local electrical codes.
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Shielded twisted pair is not required unless operating in a high RFI/EMI environment.
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CommScope strongly recommends using factory terminated and tested Cat6A Patch Cord.
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24 AWG Cat6A cabling is sufficient for the cable run between the Fiber CAP MX and the Ethernet device.
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The maximum attached cable length at Port A is 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Prepare for Installation
Do the following before beginning installation.
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Review and know the cautions in
"Safely Working with ERA Hardware” on page 14
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Review the system design plan.
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Identify the equipment installation site, which must be able to support the weight of the CAP MX, see
"Determine the Mounting Site” on page 23
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Review the power requirements to make sure the site can support this installation.
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Map out all cable runs.
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Identify and obtain all tools and materials required to complete the installation; see
Recommended Tools and Material
The following tools and material is required for installation are not supplied by CommScope.
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) wrist strap
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Drill and bits that can penetrate the selected mounting surface
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SW10 wrench
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Single Mount
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Single Mounting Bracket (CommScope PN 7841793-xx)
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Four M6 screw anchors rated for the mounting surface
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Dual Mount
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Dual Mounting Bracket (CommScope PN 7839331-xx)
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Four M6 screw anchors rated for the mounting surface
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For installations using the optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box
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Hybrid Fiber Splice Box (CommScope PN 7693816-xx)
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Torx T20H screwdriver
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Earth-bonding cable to ground the CAP MX chassis
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Fiber cleaning equipment.