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CommScope ERA

®

 CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide

© November 2020 CommScope, Inc.

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Safely Working with ERA Hardware

Required Antenna Distances

Maximum Output Power Levels

Table 6

 lists the frequencies and maximum output power for bands supported in the CAP MX variants. 

ISED

WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by an installer approved 

by an ISED licensee. You MUST have an ISED LICENCE or the express consent of an ISED licensee 

to operate this device. 
AVERTISSEMENT: Ce produit N'EST PAS un appareil de CONSOMMATION. Il est conçu pour être 

installé par un installateur approuvé par un titulaire de licence d'ISDE. Pour utiliser cet appareil, 

vous DEVEZ détenir une LICENCE d'ISDE ou avoir obtenu le consentement exprès d'un titulaire de 

licence autorisé par ISDE.

CE

To be sold exclusively to mobile operators or authorized installers - no harmonized frequency 

bands, operation requires license. Intended use: EU and EFTA countries.
Indicates conformity with the RED directive 2014/53/EU and/or RoHS directive 2011/65/EU.

CE

Indicates conformity with the RED directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS directive 2011/65/EU certified 

by the notified body no. 0700.

Table 5. 

Required Antenna Distances

Model

Antenna gain 

without cable 

loss [dBi]

Minimum Distance DL

FCC

ISED

m

inches

m

inches

CAP MX

9

0.938

36.93

1.319 

51.93 

Table 6. 

Maximum Power Output by Frequency

Band

DL Frequency Range

Frequency

Power Output 

[dBm]

6

617-652 MHz

617

29

7E

728-746 MHz

728

29

746-756 MHz

746

758-768 MHz

758

80 

862-869 MHz

862

29

85

869-894 MHz

869

17E

2110-2180 MHz

2110

33

2180-2200 MHz

2180

19

1930-1995 MHz

1930

33

1995-2020 MHz

1995

23

2350-2360 MHz

2350

30

25TDD 

2496-2690 MHz

2496

32

Table 4. 

Compliance Labels 

Symbol

Compliance Meaning

Summary of Contents for 7830127-0001

Page 1: ...CommScope ERA CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc November 2020 ...

Page 2: ...t CommScope CommScope reserves the right to change all hardware and software characteristics without notice ERA and ION E ERA is an extension of the hardware and software architecture that CommScope originally introduced as ION E Going forward all new systems are ERA Since ION E and ERA share the same hardware modules system software and management systems existing ION E systems can be updated and...

Page 3: ...els 19 Installing CAP MXs 20 CAP MX Installation and Cascade Rules 20 Cat6A Cable Requirements for Ethernet Devices 21 Prepare for Installation 21 Recommended Tools and Material 21 Determine the Power Consumption of the CAP MX 22 Determine the Mounting Site 23 Unpack and Inspect the CAP MX and Optional Accessories 26 Wire an Optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box 26 Mount the CAP MX 30 General Mounting ...

Page 4: ...s Power to the CAP MX 61 Connect a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box 62 Power the CAP MX 62 Contacting CommScope 63 CMS Global Technical Support 63 Telephone Helplines 63 Online Support 63 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling 63 Hardware to Software Mapping Information 64 CMS Technical Training 64 Accessing ERA User Documentation 65 ...

Page 5: ...s is the first release of the CommScope ERA CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide Table 1 Supported CAP MX Models Part Number 1 Model Name 7830127 0001 CAP MX F AC APE 6 7E 80 85 17E 19 23 25T 7830127 0002 CAP MX F DC APE 6 7E 80 85 17E 19 23 25T 1 Contact your local sales representative for further information For information on other ERA system components refer to the ERA s...

Page 6: ...are is susceptible to Electro Static Discharge ESD damage The icon to the left indicates a caution or warning that pertains to an electrical hazard The icon to the left indicates a caution or warning that pertains to a fire hazard The icon to the left indicates a Note Notes provide information about special circumstances AC Alternating Current GUI Graphical User Interface AP Access Point ISDE Inno...

Page 7: ...rent SFP Small Form Factor Pluggable EFTA European Free Trade Association SMF Single Mode Fiber EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility TEN Transport Expansion Node EMEA Europe Middle East Africa UAP Universal Access Point EU European Union Vac Voltage in Alternating Current F Fahrenheit Vdc Voltage in Direct Current FCC Federal Communications Commission W Watts Gb Gigabyte WCS Wireless Communications S...

Page 8: ... and BBU CPRI are supplied to the Switching CAN by the WINs so no RFD or CDD Cards can be installed in the Switching CAN The Switching CAN then combines the signals from all WINs and distributes those signals to the TENs and the TENs provide the signals to the APs APs are not directly connected to a Switching CAN Users have full and flexible control of all signal routing via the ERA GUI Wide Area ...

Page 9: ...requency bands Figure 1 shows how a double CAP MX configuration can be deployed in an ERA system The CAP MX RF bandwidth with only a primary fiber connection to a CAN or TEN is 320 MHz Connecting a secondary fiber cable in parallel to the primary fiber connection increases the RF bandwidth to 480 MHz The secondary fiber connection must be sourced from the same CAN or TEN as the primary fiber conne...

Page 10: ...ors and Power LED Figure 2 shows the connectors and Power LED on a CAP MX that has one antenna connector Table 2 on page 7 maps the callouts in Figure 2 and describes the connectors and Power LED Figure 2 Location of Connectors and Power LED on a CAP MX with One Antenna Connector Do not remove caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so ...

Page 11: ...ondary CAP MX via the Optical OCTIS Kit PN 7770612 which ships with the unit to provide the main signal interface Optical transport occurs over Single Mode Fiber SMF or Multi Mode Fiber MMF To transport up to 480 MHz of RF bandwidth install two optical fiber cables in parallel see Figure 1 on page 5 Port 2 ships with factory installed EMI weatherproof plug and must remain plugged if not in use Gra...

Page 12: ... auxiliary Ethernet device via the AUX Port Table 3 identifies the two OCTIS Kit options OCTIS Kit Instructions The following instructions are for the OCTIS SFP reverse level kit CommScope PN 7770612 and OCTIS RJ 45 reverse lever kit CommScope PN 7760652 kits For information please contact Radiall OCTIS SFP Reverse Lever Assembly Instructions Scan the QR code to the right to watch the OCTIS SFP co...

Page 13: ...M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide November 2020 CommScope Inc Page 9 CAP MX Overview Figure 3 OCTIS SFP Reverse Lever Assembly Instructions PN 7770612 ...

Page 14: ...Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 10 November 2020 CommScope Inc CAP MX Overview Figure 4 OCTIS SFP Reverse Lever Mating Instructions PN 7770612 Figure 5 OCTIS SFP Reverse Lever Replacement Instructions PN 7770612 ...

Page 15: ...y Instructions Scan the QR code to the right to watch the OCTIS RJ45 connector assembly video Figure 6 OCTIS RJ 45 Reverse Lever Assembly Instructions PN 7760652 CommScope GigaSPEED X10D RJ 45 Connector tabs must be removed BEFORE inserting the them into the OCTIS connectors For installation instructions see Special Instructions for GigaSPEED X10D Connectors on page 12 ...

Page 16: ... 3095B CAT6A cable has a primary and an additional secondary locking tab If the RJ 45 connector is inserted in the OCTIS shell with the tabs intact the connector will fit but it may get stuck inside the shell To prevent this both of these locking tabs must be removed before insertion into the OCTIS connector shell Figure 8 GigaSPEED X10D RJ 45 Connector Tabs to Remove 1 Remove the secondary tab of...

Page 17: ...45 Reverse Lever Assembly Instructions on page 11 or in the printout included with the connector 4 Use the OCTIS dust cover to verify that the RJ 45 connector extends the correct distance beyond the shell using the indicator line on the dust cover Figure 11 RJ 45 Dust Cover Alignment 5 Complete the assembly of the OCTIS connector by following the OCTIS User Instructions printout included with the ...

Page 18: ...ive frequency range are allowed to operate this unit Ce système est un émetteur RF et émet en permanence de l énergie RF Maintenez un dégagement minimum par rapport à l antenne comme spécifié dans Table 5 on page 19 pendant que le système fonctionne Dans la mesure du possible éteignez le CAP MX avant de réparer l antenne Seuls les titulaires de licence pour la gamme de fréquences respective sont a...

Page 19: ...ing the CAP MX Only authorized and trained personnel are allowed to open the unit and get access to the inside Only suitably qualified personnel are allowed to work on this unit and only after becoming familiar with all safety notices installation operation and maintenance procedures contained in this installation guide Although the unit is internally protected against overvoltage it is strongly r...

Page 20: ... comply with European EN50385 exposure compliance requirements the following Power Density limits guidelines mW cm according to ICNIRP are valid 0 2 for frequencies from 10 MHz to 400 MHz F MHz 2000 for frequencies from 400 MHz to 2 GHz 1 for frequencies from 2 GHz to 300 GHz 3 Notice Installation of this equipment is in full responsibility of the installer who has also the responsibility that cab...

Page 21: ...vided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions to ensure RF exposure compliance French Cet appareil est conforme avec Santé Canada Code de sécurité 6 Le programme d installation de cet appareildoit s assurer queles rayonnements RF n est pas émis au delà de I exigence de Santé Canada Les informations peuvent être obtenues http www hc sc gc ca ewh semt pubs radiati...

Page 22: ...ceiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 8 Notice For a Class A digital device or peripheral This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a comme...

Page 23: ...rès d un titulaire de licence autorisé par ISDE CE To be sold exclusively to mobile operators or authorized installers no harmonized frequency bands operation requires license Intended use EU and EFTA countries Indicates conformity with the RED directive 2014 53 EU and or RoHS directive 2011 65 EU CE Indicates conformity with the RED directive 2014 53 EU and RoHS directive 2011 65 EU certified by ...

Page 24: ...he two cascaded units but can be shared unevenly that is with more bandwidth going to either the Primary or Secondary CAP MX either CAP MX can transmit all the 480 MHz RF bandwidth or any subset of it The Primary and Secondary CAP MXs power up as soon as power is applied to them In a cascade the GUI discovers and readies the Primary CAP MX for RF first and then the Secondary CAP MXwill be discover...

Page 25: ...system design plan 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 Review the power requirements to make sure the site can support this installation Map out all cable runs Identify and obtain alltools andmaterials requiredtocompletethe installation see Recommended Tools and Material on page 21 Recommended To...

Page 26: ...t include SFP Module consumption Can support up to 3W more with engineering consultation maximum total SFP Module consumption Typical installation sufficient for SM up to 10km or MM would be 0 8W typical 1 0W max for each SFP Module 2 Does not include power drawn by an external PoE device connected to the RJ45 Auxiliary port Port A in this configuration the CAP MX will draw an additional 20W Mains...

Page 27: ...highest weight that must be lifted during installation An installer should lift the CAP MX components one at a time not a wholly configured CAP MX The Total Hanging Weight is the weight of the CAP MX including the weight of the Mounting Bracket minus the weight of the external cables and connectors that the mounting site must be able to support Use the dimensions shown in Figure 13 on page 24 for ...

Page 28: ...CommScope ERA CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 24 November 2020 CommScope Inc Installing CAP MXs Figure 13 Mounting Dimensions for Single Mounting Bracket ...

Page 29: ...M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide November 2020 CommScope Inc Page 25 Installing CAP MXs Figure 14 Mounting Dimensions for the Dual Mounting Bracket ...

Page 30: ...aged cartons for inspection by the carrier 4 Save all shipping containers for use if the equipment requires shipment at a future date Wire an Optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box 1 Obtain the Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit CommScope PN 7693816 xx 2 Follow the steps in Unpack and Inspect the CAP MX and Optional Accessories on page 26 The steps in this section pertain only to those installations that requi...

Page 31: ...omposite cable for 100 cm and the fibers for 90 cm and then shorten the copper cables to 25 cm 7 Insert the composite cable in the first cable gland and separate the multi fibers cable from the copper wires It is necessary to remove the nut to perform this action The cable must be fed through the nut and it must be retightened once finished 8 Bend the spliced fibers using the corner guides and fix...

Page 32: ...he right The required screw is a PTK30 x 12 11 Remove the sealing nut and rubber of the cable gland and insert the optical cables 12 Place each cable into one of the grooves of the seal insert 13 Press the seal insert into the clamp ring opening 14 Fix the optical cables inside the box using one cable tie and tight the sealing nut 15 It is possible to separate the optical cables and use two differ...

Page 33: ...ple terminal connectors See markings on the internal support Then fasten the copper cables inside the box using one cable tie 18 Remove the sealing nut and insert the CAP MX supply cable and tighten the sealing nut 19 Connect the supply cable to the terminal strip and fix it inside the box using one cable tie In the instance when two CAP Ms are in a dual mount or a cascade it is possible to connec...

Page 34: ...l strength and provide resistance to failure due to tension pull out thru or shear Substrate and total performance of the selected fastening system must provide no less than 5300 N 1200 lbs resistance to tensile pull out and shear forces Examples of fasteners for common substrates include the following Structural Wood Lag Bolts blind Machine Bolts Nuts and Washers thru Brick or Concrete Masonry Sc...

Page 35: ...lation Guide November 2020 CommScope Inc Page 31 Installing CAP MXs Mounting Orientation Figure 15 Mounting Orientation for a CAP MX CAP MXs are passively cooled and must therefore always be mounted with its ANT port pointing down as shown in Figure 15 ANT port pointing down ...

Page 36: ...ies on page 26 Table 9 lists the parts that ship with the CAP MX Single Mounting Bracket 3 Refer to Determine the Mounting Site on page 23 to determine the mounting location which must be able to support the weight and dimensions of the CAP MX 4 Refer to Mounting Orientation on page 31 to determine the mounting orientation of the CAP MX 5 Refer to and observe all cautions listed in General Mountin...

Page 37: ...ing bracket using 4 corrosion resistant M6 to M8 1 4 to 5 16 inch fasteners according to the drilling layout b Confirm that the Mounting Bracket is securely fastened to the wall The M6 to M8 fastening system does not do not ship with the CAP MX as the anchor type is dependent on the on site conditions wall structure and materials Use a corrosion resistant fastening system that is designed for the ...

Page 38: ...ope Inc Installing CAP MXs 7 From both sides of the CAP MX a Loosen the M6 lock nuts as shown below to provide adequate space for the mounting bracket b Remove the two M6 screws and their M6 plain and M6 split lock washers reserve the screws and washers as you will later reinstall them Remove M6x12 bolt and washers ...

Page 39: ...t Installation Guide November 2020 CommScope Inc Page 35 Installing CAP MXs 8 Use both handles and or the provided lifting eye on the CAP MX to lift it above the Mounting Bracket and then lower it into place Allow M6 pins to rest in mounting bracket slots Lifting eye ...

Page 40: ...stallation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 36 November 2020 CommScope Inc Installing CAP MXs 9 On the right side of the CAP MX secure the CAP MX to the Mounting Bracket by torquing the M6 nut to 11 N m 100 in lbs 10 Repeat Step 9 on the left side of the CAP MX M6 nut ...

Page 41: ...hen the M6 split lock washer over the M6x12 screw b Insert the M6x12 screw through the screw hole shown below and screw it back into the CAP MX chassis torque to 11 N m 100 n lbs 12 Repeat Step 11 on the left side of the CAP MX 13 Do one of the following If this installation requires a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box go to Attach a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box to the CAP MX on page 46 If this installation does...

Page 42: ...P MX 1 and CAP MX 2 as shown in Figure 16 Figure 16 Two CAP MXs Back to Back in a Dual Mounting Bracket Do the following to mount two CAP MXs in a Dual Mounting Bracket 1 Obtain the Dual Mounting Bracket CommScope PN 7839331 xx 2 Follow the steps in Unpack and Inspect the CAP MX and Optional Accessories on page 26 Table 10 lists the parts that ship with the CAP MX Dual Mounting Bracket Table 10 Pa...

Page 43: ...unting Bracket to the wall or another suitable vertical surface as shown below a Install the mounting bracket using 4 corrosion resistant M6 to M8 1 4 to 5 16 inch fasteners according to the drilling layout b Confirm that the bracket is securely fastened to the wall Installer must verify that the mounting surface will safely support the combined load of the electronic equipment and all attached ha...

Page 44: ...Installing CAP MXs 7 From both sides of CAP MX 1 a Loosen the M6 lock nuts as shown below to provide adequate space for the mounting bracket b Remove the two M6 screws and their M6 plain and M6 split lock washers reserve the screws and washers as you will later reinstall them Remove M6x12 bolt and the washers Loosen M6 pin ...

Page 45: ...MX 1 chassis to lift it above the Mounting Bracket and with the front of the chassis facing the mounting surface lower it into place allowing the M6 pins to rest in the slots of the mounting bracket as shown below 9 On the right side of the CAP MX 1 torque the M6 pin to 11 N m 100 in lbs 10 Repeat Step 9 on the left side of the CAP MX CAP MX 1 Allow M6 pins to rest in mounting bracket slots Liftin...

Page 46: ...2 screw and its washers that you removed in Step 7 on page 40 a Slide first the M6 split lock washer and then the M6 plain washer over the M6x12 screw b Insert the M6x12 screw through the screw hole shown below and screw it back into the CAP MX 1 chassis torque to 11 N m 100 in lbs 12 Repeat Step 11 on the left side of the CAP MX 1 M6x12 bolt and washer set in hole closest to mounting surface ...

Page 47: ... Inc Page 43 Installing CAP MXs 13 From both sides of CAP MX 2 a Loosen the M6 lock nuts as shown below to provide adequate space for the mounting bracket b Remove the two M6 screws and their washers reserve the screws and washers as you will later reinstall them Remove M6x12 bolt and the washers Loosen M6 pin ...

Page 48: ...t it above the Mounting Bracket with the back of its chassis facing the back of CAP MX 1 and lower it into place allowing the M6 pins to rest in the slots of the mounting bracket as shown below 15 On the right side of the CAP MX 2 secure the CAP MX to the Mounting Bracket by torquing the M6 nut to 11 N m 100 in lbs 16 Repeat Step 15 on the left side of the CAP MX Allow M6 pins to rest in mounting ...

Page 49: ...n washer over the M6x12 screw b Insert the M6x12 screw through the screw hole shown below and screw it back into the CAP MX chassis torque to 11 N m 100 in lbs 18 Repeat Step 11 on the left side of CAP MX 2 19 Do one of the following If this installation requires a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box go to Attach a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box to the CAP MX on page 46 If this installation does not a Hybrid Fiber S...

Page 50: ...Splice Box for a Dual Mount Installation on page 49 Attaching a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box for a Single Mount Installation 1 Hang the Splice Box onto the Single Mounting Bracket on the right hand side of the CAP MX as shown below The steps in this section pertain only to those installations that require the use of the optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box to provide fiber and power to the CAP MX If the op...

Page 51: ...e ERA CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide November 2020 CommScope Inc Page 47 Installing CAP MXs 2 Remove the six neck screws shown below from the front cover of the Splice Box 3 Open the Splice Box ...

Page 52: ...nstalling CAP MXs 4 Attach an M4 x 25 pan head screw to the upper hole and two M4 x 25 pan head screws to the holes in the lower corners of the Splice Box 5 Close the Splice Box 6 Replace the six neck screws that you removed from the front cover of the Splice Box in Step 2 on page 47 7 Go to Grounding the CAP MX on page 51 ...

Page 53: ...talling CAP MXs Attaching a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box for a Dual Mount Installation 1 Break the left hand side hook of the Splice Box bracket This is necessary for proper mounting 2 Hang the Splice Box onto the Dual Mounting Bracket on the left hand side of the CAP MX as shown below Dual Mounting Bracket Hybrid Fiber Splice Box ...

Page 54: ...wn below from the front cover of the Splice Box 4 Open the Splice Box 5 Attach an M4 x 25 pan head screw tothe upper hole and twoM4 x 25 pan head screws to the holes in the lower corners of the Splice Box 6 Close the Splice Box 7 Replace the six neck screws that you removed from the front cover of the Splice Box in Step 3 on page 50 8 Go to Grounding the CAP MX on page 51 ...

Page 55: ... the right 3 Secure the earth bonding cable by tightening the M6 hex nut s that you loosened in the preceding step Torque the hex nuts to 11 N m 100 in lbs 4 Connect the other end of the earth bonding cable to a suitable permanent ground per local electrical code practices 5 Follow the steps in Connect the CAP MX Cables on page 52 The CAP MX must be provided with a permanently connected protective...

Page 56: ...se noted each procedure is applicable to a singular CAP MX not in a cascade or to a Primary or Secondary CAP MX in a cascade Obtain the Required Cable Material on page 53 Connect the CAP MX to an RF Antenna on page 54 Connect the CAP MX to a Classic CAN or TEN on page 58 Connect a Secondary CAP MX Optional on page 58 Connect an External Ethernet Device Optional on page 58 Do not remove protective ...

Page 57: ... for each If connecting an external Ethernet device such as WiFi or IP camera an Ethernet OCTIS Kit PN 7760652 and appropriate CAT cable for the device Table 11 Supported SFP Modules CommScope PN Description Maximum Range 7660511 SFP 10GBase SR Multi Mode OM3 OM4 300m 400m 7680813 SFP 10GBase LR Single Mode 10km 7803247 SFP 10GBase CWDM 270 40km 7803249 SFP 10GBase CWDM 290 40km 7803291 SFP 10GBas...

Page 58: ... illustrate the cleaning procedure and do not show the CAP MX Do the following to clean the RF cable connectors This procedure requires the use of compressed air Wear protective clothing especially protective glasses to protect against injury from flying particles This procedure requires the use of flammable material There is a risk of fire Keep away from sources of ignition This procedure require...

Page 59: ...ting and inner surfaces of the connector 4 Use a lint free wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol to clean the connector winding 5 Use a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol to clean the lip of the inner ring 6 Use a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol to clean the inside surface of the inner ring 7 Use a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol to clean the inside of the center condu...

Page 60: ...you cleaned the cable connector 9 Use compressed air to remove metal chips and small particles from the mating and inner surfaces of the connector 10 Use a lint free wipe drenched with isopropyl alcohol to clean the winding area 11 Use a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol to clean the inside mating surface of the inner ring 12 Use a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol to clean the o...

Page 61: ...ped to ANT1 the second SISO channel is mapped to ANT2 and so on Do the following to connect the antenna cables 1 Obtain 50 coaxial cables that are of sufficient length to reach from the CAP MX to the passive antenna The end of the 50 coaxial cable that will connect to the ANT connector can be either a push pull connector or a threaded connector 2 Install the passive antennas per the manufacturer s...

Page 62: ...11 on page 53 1 Raise the lever on the EMI IP67 cap on Optical Port 2 connector and remove the cap 2 Remove the caps from the connectors on the SMF or MMF 3 Follow the local cleaning technique to clean the optical port for each SFP Module 4 Clean the connectors on the SMF or MMF following the fiber supplier s recommendations 5 Install the SFP and Optical OCTIS Kit on the end of the fiber that will...

Page 63: ...ble is also available as an option The AC power cable is shown in Figure 17 Cat6A including all Cat6A cables Cat6A Patch Cords and Patch Panels between Port A on the Fiber CAP MX and an auxiliary Ethernet device cannot exceed 3 meters 9 8 feet The CAP MX is powered on as soon as power is connected to it The CAP MX must therefore be grounded before you connect any electrical power to it If you have...

Page 64: ...he standard DC power cable is shown in Figure 18 Figure 18 CAP MX DC Power Cable Connect the CAP MX Power Connect the Power connector as appropriate for this installation Connect the Mains Power to the CAP MX on page 61 Connect a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box on page 62 Do not connect or disconnect the power cable at the Mains connector while power is on Turn off Mains power before connecting the power ...

Page 65: ... cable 4 With the cable s Mains plug disconnected from the CAP MX turn the circuit breaker on unscrew the plug s protective cover and carefully test the plug with a voltmeter to ensure that the voltage and polarity are correct 5 Once the testing has been completed turn off the circuit breaker 6 Unscrew the protective cover from the Mains connector of the unit 7 Insert the AC or DC power cable into...

Page 66: ...is not included with the Fiber Splice Box for the CAP MX must be obtained separately Power the CAP MX The CAP MX is powered on as soon as power is connected to it Under normal operating conditions the Power LED turns on briefly when the unit is first detected It will then go out briefly followed by an initialization period during which the Power LED flashes slowly while the CAP MX is configured Th...

Page 67: ...http www commscope com wisupport Enter the preceding URL into your web browser and then press ENTER on your keyboard WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING Country specific information about collection and recycling arrangements per the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive and implementing regulations is available on CommScope s website To access information on the...

Page 68: ...DF use the following URL link www commscopeuniversity com 2 Once you have logged in you can search for training by typing search words in the Search bar or by going to the Catalog page to view the available courses 3 Click the course name or certification to open it If you have an account enter your Username and Password and then click Login Click on the Reset Password link if you do not have your...

Page 69: ...page do one of the following If you have an account enter your Email address and Password and then click Sign In If you don t have an account click the Register button and follow the prompts After you ve registered in My CommScope click the Request Additional Access button and select the DCCS Customer Portal from the list of applications 3 Once you have been granted access to the DCCS Customer Por...

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