ADC Telecommunications PRSM194A FlexWave™ Prism - PCS 40 Watt User Manual 77073
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User manual 1

ADC FlexWave™ Prism
Host, Remote and EMS 5.1
System Reference
D-620098-0-20 Rev B
Antenna
Antenna
Antenna
Quad Band
Remote Unit
Host Unit
Antenna
77073-001
ADCP-77-073 x Issue 2 x 11/2009

ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
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This Software Product is not specifically designed, manufactured, tested or intended for use in high-
risk activities including, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, on-line control of aircraft, 
air traffic, aircraft navigation or aircraft communications; or in the design, construction, operation 
or maintenance of any nuclear facility. ADC (including its affiliates) and its suppliers specifically 
disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for such purposes or any other purposes.
Screenshots in User Documentation
Due to concurrent development of this documentation, artwork, and the FlexWave URH EMS 
product, there may be some minor discrepancies between screenshots contained in this 
documentation and those actually displayed in the FlexWave URH EMS. These discrepancies will 
generally be few and minor and should not affect your understanding of FlexWave URH EMS.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface _______________________________________________ix
FlexWave Prism User Documentation........................................................................... x
Following the EMS Procedures in This Document ...........................................................xi
General Safety Precautions .......................................................................................xii
Standards Certification ............................................................................................ xiii
Part  I: FlexWave Prism System Overview  ____________1
Chapter 1:  FlexWave Prism System _________________________ 3
1.1 Prism System Overview ....................................................................................... 4
1.1.1 Product Features ......................................................................................... 4
1.1.2 Applications ................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Basic System Components.................................................................................... 6
1.3 Multi-Host Systems ........................................................................................... 10
1.4 DART Cards...................................................................................................... 12
1.4.1 DARTs and Host Units ................................................................................ 13
1.4.2 DARTs and Remote Units ............................................................................ 15
1.5 E911 Support ................................................................................................... 16
1.6 Fiber Optic Transport ......................................................................................... 17
1.7 Timeslots Versus Bandwidth ............................................................................... 19
1.8 Bandwidths ...................................................................................................... 20
1.9 AWS and PCS Band Options................................................................................ 24

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Chapter 2:  Prism System Components ______________________ 27
2.1 FlexWave Prism Family Overview ........................................................................ 28
2.2 FlexWave Prism Host Units ................................................................................. 30
2.2.1 Host Front Panel........................................................................................ 30
2.2.2 Host Network Connection ........................................................................... 33
2.2.3 Host RF Signal Connections......................................................................... 33
2.2.4 Host System Card...................................................................................... 34
2.3 Prism Remote Units ........................................................................................... 35
2.3.1 Handset Interface...................................................................................... 36
2.3.2 Remote Components.................................................................................. 36
2.3.2.1 Remote RF Modules............................................................................ 38
2.3.2.1.1 Remote Duplexer and Low Noise Amplifier ..................................... 40
2.3.2.1.2 Linear Power Amplifiers............................................................... 41
2.3.2.2 Remote SeRF Modules ........................................................................ 43
2.3.2.3 Remote Power Supply and Cable Assembly............................................ 44
2.3.2.4 Solar Shield ...................................................................................... 45
2.3.2.5 Mounting Bracket (Remotes) ............................................................... 46
2.3.2.6 Remote Connectors............................................................................ 47
2.3.2.7 Remote Fiber Connector Cable Assembly............................................... 49
2.3.2.8 Remote Antenna Cable Connections ..................................................... 49
2.3.2.9 Remote Grounding ............................................................................. 49
2.3.2.10 Remote Cooling ............................................................................... 49
2.4 Prism System Accessories .................................................................................. 50
2.4.1 Lightning Surge Suppressor (Remote Accessory) ........................................... 50
2.4.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (Accessory) ..................................................... 50
2.4.3 Wavelength Division Multiplexer System (Accessory)...................................... 50
2.4.4 Course Wavelength Division Multiplexer System (Accessory) ........................... 51
2.4.5 Millimeter Wave Systems (Accessory) .......................................................... 55
2.5 Prism System Specifications ............................................................................... 56
2.5.1 Host Unit Specifications .............................................................................. 56
2.5.2 Remote Unit Specifications ......................................................................... 57
2.5.3 System Nominal Optical Specifications.......................................................... 58
Part  II: Host and Remote Installation ______________ 61
Chapter 3:  Installing the Host Unit ________________________ 63
3.1 Before Starting Installation................................................................................. 64
3.2 Tools and Materials............................................................................................ 65
3.3 Install the Host ................................................................................................. 66
3.3.1 Unpacking and Inspection........................................................................... 66
3.3.2 Install Host in Equipment Rack .................................................................... 66
3.3.3 OSP Fiber Cable Installation Guidelines......................................................... 68
3.3.4 Chassis Ground Connection......................................................................... 69
3.3.5 Coaxial Cable Connections .......................................................................... 70
3.3.6 Optical Connections ................................................................................... 72
3.3.7 LC Attenuator ........................................................................................... 73
3.3.7.1 Optical Connections Without WDM System ............................................ 74
3.3.7.2 Optical Connections For Systems With a WDM ....................................... 76
3.3.8 EXT REF Connections ................................................................................. 78
3.3.9 Computer Connection (Craft) ...................................................................... 80
3.3.10 System Alarm Connections........................................................................ 81
3.3.11 Power Connections................................................................................... 83

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3.4 Installing the WDM Host Module Mounting Shelf and WDM Host Module .................... 87
3.4.1 Wavelength Division Multiplexer System Overview ......................................... 87
3.4.2 Install WDM Host Components .................................................................... 90
Chapter 4:  Installing the Remote Unit ______________________ 93
4.1 Remote Installation Overview ............................................................................. 94
4.1.1 Installation Hardware Provided with Remote.................................................. 94
4.1.2 Required Tools and Materials....................................................................... 95
4.2 Remote Mounting Plans...................................................................................... 96
4.3 Install the Remote............................................................................................. 97
4.3.1 Unpack and Inspect the Remote and Components .......................................... 97
4.3.2 Install the Remote RF Module(s) .................................................................. 98
4.4 Install any 40W RF Module(s) ............................................................................107
4.4.1 Prepare the Remote and RF Module.............................................................108
4.4.2 Remove Module Shelf(s)............................................................................108
4.4.3 Install the 40W RF Module .........................................................................110
4.4.4 Ground Wire Installation............................................................................118
4.4.5 Network Cable Installation .........................................................................119
4.4.6 Quad Fiber Cable Installation .....................................................................121
4.4.7 Antenna Cable Installation .........................................................................123
4.4.8 AC Power Wiring Installation ......................................................................125
4.4.9 Determine the Circuit Breaker or Fuse for Remote.........................................129
4.4.9.1 Power Consumption ..........................................................................129
4.4.9.2 Power Consumption Tables.................................................................131
4.4.10 Mount the Remote and Power Up ..............................................................132
Part  III: System Setup and Management  __________133
Chapter 5:  FlexWave Element Management System __________ 135
5.1 FlexWave EMS Overview ...................................................................................136
5.2 EMS Graphical User Interface.............................................................................138
5.3 Product Identity ...............................................................................................139
5.4 EMS Menu Bar .................................................................................................140
5.5 EMS Alarm Indications ......................................................................................141
5.6 EMS System Requirements ................................................................................142

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Chapter 6:  Initial Prism System Setup _____________________ 143
6.1 Access the EMS................................................................................................144
6.2 Discover IP Addresses.......................................................................................146
6.3 Enter a Host Name, Clock Source, and Linking Mode .............................................147
6.4 Set the Clock Priority Level................................................................................150
6.5 Provision the Host SeRF Optical Ports..................................................................151
6.6 Configure the Host DARTs .................................................................................152
6.7 Enter a Remote Name.......................................................................................156
6.8 Configure the Remote SeRF Optical Ports ............................................................158
6.9 Link the Host and Remote DARTs. ......................................................................159
6.9.1 Use of Multi Fibers ....................................................................................159
6.9.2 RF Groups in the Remote and the EMS GUI ..................................................160
6.9.3 Link a Remote DART to a Host DART ...........................................................162
6.10 Conclude Initial System Setup..........................................................................167
6.11 (Optional) Configuring Multi-Host Systems for Manual Mode .................................168
6.11.1 Set the Multi-Host System to Manual Mode ................................................168
6.11.2 Configure the Host DARTs........................................................................168
6.11.3 Configure the Remote DARTs ...................................................................173
Chapter 7:  Using the EMS to Manage a Prism System _________ 177
7.1 Displaying the System View...............................................................................178
7.2 Setting Auto Refresh.........................................................................................179
7.3 Working with the System Inventory ....................................................................180
7.3.1 System Inventory View Components ...........................................................180
7.3.1.1 System Inventory and Host Inventory Tables........................................181
7.3.1.2 Remote Inventory Tables ...................................................................182
7.4 Working with Prism System Network Interfaces....................................................184
7.4.1 Changing to Built-In Network Mode.............................................................186
7.4.2 EMS Access Methods.................................................................................188
7.4.2.1 Accessing the EMS Through the Remote Network Port............................189
7.4.2.2 Accessing the EMS Through the Remote Craft Port ................................192
Chapter 8:  Managing User Accounts_______________________ 195
8.1 FlexWave EMS User Accounts ............................................................................196
8.2 Viewing User Accounts......................................................................................197
8.3 Adding a User Account ......................................................................................198
8.4 Changing a User Access Level ............................................................................202
8.5 Changing the Password of Another User ..............................................................206
8.6 Changing Your Own Password ............................................................................208
8.7 Deleting a User Account ....................................................................................210
Chapter 9:  Managing Host Units__________________________ 213
9.1 Viewing the Host Summary ...............................................................................214
9.2 Resetting the Host Unit .....................................................................................215
9.3 Viewing Host SeRF Ethernet Ports.......................................................................217
9.4 Decommissioning a DART in a Host.....................................................................220
9.5 Viewing the Host SeRF Summary .......................................................................222
9.6 Viewing Host SeRF Optical Ports.........................................................................224
9.7 Viewing Host DART Alarms ................................................................................226

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Chapter 10:  Managing Remote Units ______________________ 229
10.1 Viewing Remote SeRF Ethernet Ports.................................................................230
10.2 Decommissioning an RF Module in a Remote ......................................................232
10.3 Configuring Dual-Slot LPAs ..............................................................................235
10.4 Restarting an LPA ...........................................................................................236
10.4.1 Identify the LPA Fault ..............................................................................236
10.4.2 Reset the LPA.........................................................................................238
10.5 Monitoring a Remote Unit ................................................................................240
10.6 Decommissioning a Remote Unit.......................................................................244
10.7 Resetting a Remote Unit..................................................................................246
10.8 Viewing Remote SeRF Alarms...........................................................................248
10.9 Viewing Remote SeRF Optical Ports...................................................................248
10.10 Viewing an Alarm Summary of the Remote RF Groups .......................................250
10.11 Viewing RF Band Alarm Details .......................................................................252
10.12 Viewing Remote GPS Alarms and Location Parameters .......................................255
Chapter 11:  Managing Alarms ___________________________ 257
11.1 Viewing Active Alarms .....................................................................................258
11.2 Viewing an Alarm History Log...........................................................................259
11.3 Masking an Alarm Type ...................................................................................260
11.4 Unmasking an Alarm Type ...............................................................................262
11.5 Troubleshooting Alarms...................................................................................264
Chapter 12:  SNMP Interface ____________________________ 275
12.1 EMS SNMP Interface .......................................................................................276
12.2 SNMP Overview..............................................................................................277
12.2.1 Background Information on SNMP .............................................................278
12.2.2 MIB Used by FlexWave System .................................................................280
12.3 SNMP Procedures ...........................................................................................281
12.4 Accessing the FlexWave-Prism Agent MIB ..........................................................282
12.5 Configuring the Trap Viewer.............................................................................283
12.5.1 Registering the Manager for Receiving Traps 
(static—non AdventNet MIB Browser) .............................................................283
12.5.2 Registering the Manager for Receiving Traps 
(dynamic—AdventNet MIB Browser) ...............................................................284
12.5.3 Viewing Traps.........................................................................................287
12.5.3.1 Date and Time Stamps ....................................................................287
12.5.3.2 Variable Bindings ............................................................................288
12.5.3.3 View the Traps................................................................................290
12.6 FlexWave-URH Agent MIB................................................................................292
12.7 Traps ............................................................................................................308

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Part  IV: Appendices  __________________________ 311
Appendix A:  Host Unit Module Replacement ________________ 313
A.1 Host Fan Replacement Procedure .......................................................................314
A.2 Power Supply Replacement Procedure ................................................................315
A.3 System Card Replacement Procedure..................................................................317
A.4 SeRF Card Replacement Procedure .....................................................................319
A.4.1 Preserve System Configuration...................................................................319
A.4.2 Remove the SeRF Card .............................................................................322
A.4.3 Swap Compact Flash From Old SeRF Card to New SeRF Card..........................323
A.4.4 Install New SeRF Card...............................................................................324
A.5 DART Card Replacement/Installation Procedure....................................................325
A.5.1 Replacing a DART Card in the Host Chassis ..................................................325
A.5.2 Installing a New DART Card in the Host Chassis............................................325
Appendix B:  General Information_________________________ 329
B.1 Warranty/Software...........................................................................................329
B.2 Software Service Agreement..............................................................................329
B.3 Repair/Exchange Policy.....................................................................................329
B.4 Repair Charges ................................................................................................330
B.5 Replacement/Spare Products .............................................................................330
B.6 Returned Material ............................................................................................330
Appendix C:  Glossary __________________________________ 331
Appendix D:  Contacting ADC ____________________________ 335
Index ______________________________________________ 337

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PREFACE
FlexWave Prism User Documentation........................................................................... x
Following the EMS Procedures in This Document ...........................................................xi
General Safety Precautions .......................................................................................xii
Standards Certification ............................................................................................ xiii
This document provides basic description, application, and configuration 
information about the ADC® FlexWave™ Prism system. The information in this 
document guides you through:
•• designing a Prism system
•• installing Prism Host and Remote Units
•• configuring the Prism system through the FlexWave Web-Based Element 
Management System (EMS) Version 5.1. The EMS is an embedded software 
application that runs on the Host and that may be accessed via an internet 
connection using a Web browser. This document shows how to connect to the EMS 
software using a SNMP manager to interact with the SNMP database that is used 
to store system parameters. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is an 
international standard for remote management of online devices.
Throughout this publication, all items referenced as “accessory items” are not 
furnished with the basic product and must be purchased separately.
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FLEXWAVE PRISM USER DOCUMENTATION
The FlexWave Prism user documentation is intended for system engineers, 
administrators, and end users that are responsible for planning, administering, 
configuring, and maintaining ADC FlexWave Prism systems. Familiarity with SNMP 
and common network technologies is required.
Each FlexWave Prism document describes a different aspect of the FlexWave Prism 
system. The following manuals correspond to this FlexWave Prism release:
Icons
Three types of messages, identified by icons, appear in the text:
Title ADCP Number 
ADC® FlexWave Prism Host, Remote and EMS 5.1 System Reference 77-073
ADC® FlexWave Prism Host Unit Installation Guide 77-071
ADC® FlexWave Prism Remote Unit Installation Guide 77-072
ADC® FlexWave Prism Remote Mounting Kit Installation Instructions 77-077
ADC® FlexWave Prism Remote RF Module Installation Instructions 77-079
ADC® FlexWave Prism Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexer User Manual 77-075
The Caution icon indicates operations or steps that could:
••cause personal injury
• induce a safety problem in a managed device
• destroy or corrupt information
• interrupt or stop services.
The Note icon indicates text that contains information about special circumstances.
The User icon indicates text that lists which user roles are required for a procedure or 
EMS access.

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Fonts
You will find the following font conventions in use throughout the document:
•
This  font
 indicates a reference to a EMS dialog box, menu item, configuration 
option, or other parameter. 
•This font indicates text you type at a prompt.
•THIS FONT indicates keys that you need to press on your keyboard. 
•• When a procedure requires clicking on a sequence of items, commas separate the 
items. For example, “click 
User Account Management
,
User Account
” indicates that in 
the Function Explorer Tree, you select the 
User Account Management 
node, and then 
select the 
User Account 
node.
Illustrations
Some illustrations have numeric callouts. These callouts indicate the related step 
numbers in the accompanying text.
FOLLOWING THE EMS PROCEDURES IN THIS DOCUMENT
This document includes descriptions of how to use the FlexWave EMS to configure 
and manage FlexWave Prism devices. 
Starting a Procedure
All procedures in this document assume that you have already logged in to FlexWave 
EMS as described in “Access the EMS” on page 144.
Finishing or Canceling a Procedure
In general, the procedures in this document end each procedure with having you click 
OK
 or 
Apply
 to accept changes or input. However, you can also click 
Close
 without 
clicking
Apply
 to abandon any changes made, or click 
Refresh
 to update the data being 
shown.
The following table describes the most common EMS dialog buttons.
Button Function
OK
Applies your configuration changes and closes the dialog.
Apply
Applies your configuration changes without closing the dialog.
Close
Discards any changes you have made in the dialog—unless you have 
previously clicked 
Apply
—and closes the dialog. In a performance or 
status dialog, closes the dialog.
Refresh
Updates status information to reflect current conditions.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when installing or 
using electrically- powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock, never install or use 
electrical equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm. 
This equipment uses a Class 1 Laser according to FDA/CDRH rules. Laser radiation can 
seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber. Do 
not look directly into the optical transceiver of any digital unit or exposure to laser 
radiation may result. An optical power meter should be used to verify active fibers. A 
protective cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any radiating transceiver or 
optical fiber connector to avoid the potential of dangerous amounts of radiation 
exposure. This practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the adapter or 
connector.
This system is an RF Transmitter and continuously emits RF energy. Maintain 3 foot 
(91.4 cm) minimum clearance from the antenna while the system is operating. Wherever 
possible, shut down the RAN before servicing the antenna.
Always allow sufficient fiber length to permit routing of patch cords and pigtails without 
severe bends. Fiber optic patch cords or pigtails may be permanently damaged if bent 
or curved to a radius of less than 2 inches (5.1 cm). 
Exterior surfaces of the Remote may be hot. Use caution during servicing. 

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STANDARDS CERTIFICATION
FCC:: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of Title 47 CFR Part 15 
(Host unit), Part 22 (800 MHz Cellular), Part 24 (1900 MHz - PCS), Part 90 (800/900 - 
SMR), and Part 27 (2100 MHz - AWS).
IC:: This equipment complies with the applicable sections of RSS-131. The term “IC:” 
before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada Technical 
Specifications were met.
The Manufacturer's rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier 
operation. For situations when multiple carrier signals are present, the rating would 
have to be reduced by 3.5 dB, especially where the output signal is re-radiated and 
can cause interference to adjacent band users. This power reduction is to be by 
means of input power or gain reduction and not by an attenuator at the output of the 
device.
Note:: To comply with Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) requirements, the 
maximum composite output form the antenna cannot exceed 1000 Watts ERP 
(Cellular and SMR), the antenna cannot exceed 1640 Watts EIRP (PCS), and the antenna 
must be permanently installed in a fixed location that provides at least 6 meters (20 
feet) of separation from all persons.
UL/CUL:: This will be installed in a restricted access location. This equipment 
complies with NEMA Type 4, per UL and CUL 50, Standard for Enclosures for Electrical 
Equipment. This equipment provides the degree of protection specified by IP65 as 
defined in IEC Publication 529.
FDA/CDRH:: This equipment uses a Class 1 LASER according to FDA/CDRH Rules. 
This product conforms to all applicable standards of 21 CFR Part 1040.
Caution:: Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
EU Harmonized Standardss: Meets essential requirements of R&TTE 1999/5/EC. 
•• Article 3.1a—The protection of the health and the safety of the user and any other 
person, including the objectives with respect to safety requirements contained in 
Directive 2006/95/EC, but with no voltage limit applying.
•• Article 3.1b—The protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic 
compatibility contained in Directive 2004/108/EC.
•• Article 3.2—In addition, radio equipment shall be so constructed that it effectively 
uses the spectrum allocated to terrestrial/space radio communication and orbital 
resources so as to avoid harmful interference.
EMC Standards:: EN 55022 and EN55024 (CE marked) 
Safety  Standards:
•• IEC 60950-1, First Edition (CE marked)
•• UL 60950-1 (File number E174166) (USA and Canada)

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FLEXWAVE PRISM SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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1FLEXWAVE PRISM SYSTEM
1.1 Prism System Overview ....................................................................................... 4
1.1.1 Product Features ......................................................................................... 4
1.1.2 Applications ................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Basic System Components.................................................................................... 6
1.3 Multi-Host Systems ........................................................................................... 10
1.4 DART Cards...................................................................................................... 12
1.4.1 DARTs and Host Units ................................................................................ 13
1.4.2 DARTs and Remote Units ............................................................................ 15
1.5 E911 Support ................................................................................................... 16
1.6 Fiber Optic Transport ......................................................................................... 17
1.7 Timeslots Versus Bandwidth ............................................................................... 19
1.8 Bandwidths ...................................................................................................... 20
1.9 AWS and PCS Band Options................................................................................ 24
This section provides a basic description and application and configuration 
information about the FlexWave Prism system. Throughout this publication, all items 
referenced as “accessory items” are not furnished with the basic product and must 
be purchased separately.
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1.1 PRISM SYSTEM OVERVIEW
ADC’s FlexWave™ Prism is a compact radio head for macro gap coverage that 
supports up to four frequency bands delivering high-performance coverage with 
end-to-end management. 
The FlexWave Prism enhances wireless networks in outdoor locations and large 
venues in an easy and cost-effective manner. Based on patented technology and 
ADC’s 15-year leadership in outdoor wireless distributed antenna system (DAS) 
technology, FlexWave Prism offers mobile operators a small, light, and flexible 
solution for extending macro network coverage for 2G, 3G, and 4G services. 
The new FlexWave Prism system is ideal for enhancing outdoor and indoor coverage 
in cities, suburbs, canyons, tunnels, campuses, stadiums, and other public areas. It is 
35 percent lighter and up to 60 percent smaller than the FlexWave URH product it 
replaces, and is available in four different cabinet sizes to support one, two, three or 
four frequency bands. Operators can future-proof their deployments by purchasing 
a larger cabinet and adding more frequency bands when needed. FlexWave Prism uses 
ADC’s proven radio head technology and management system along with an IP-65 
rated remote. 
1.1.1 Product Features
•• Management under the same host end equipment and EMS as the FlexWave URH, 
allowing operators to scale legacy URH deployments with the FlexWave Prism 
•• ADC’s patented RF-over-fiber transport eliminates installation-dependent gain or 
fiber length adjustments 
•• Improved manageability for installation and upgrades 
•• Smaller size to ease placement and zoning approvals 
•• 4G readiness with Four Band remote, which is ideal for incorporating 2G and 3G 
services with needs of 4G technologies such as LTE 
•• The unique capability to support digital RF as well as baseband compatibility into 
a single fiber pair and remote radiating point 
•• Support for millimeter wave backhaul 
•• With its unique use of wideband digital RF transport, FlexWave Prism delivers 
reliable and consistent performance in all environments. Signals are not affected 
by reflection, dispersion, or frequency attenuation over fiber. FlexWave Prism 
delivers a reliable signal at every remote location. 

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1.1.2 Applications 
•• Dense urban environments 
•• Tunnels and canyons 
•• Roadside and coastal 
•• Suburban areas 
•• Corporate and university campuses 
•• Stadium and large public venues 
•• Next-generation network augmentation

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1.2 BASIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS
A very basic Prism system consists of a Host Unit (Host) and a Remote Unit (Remote):
•• The Host is a three rack unit high chassis with multiple cards that mounts in a 
standard equipment rack.
•• The Remote consists of multiple electronic and optical modules mounted in an 
outdoor enclosure. 
On an optional basis, the Prism system supports reverse path diversity. In addition, 
various accessory items including a passive Wavelength Division Multiplexer (WDM) 
system, Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexer (CWDM) system, and expansion 
panels are available as accessories.
Control and monitoring functions are provided by the FlexWave Element 
Management System (EMS). 
Some examples of FlexWave Prism Systems are shown in Figure 1-1,Figure 1-2,
Figure 1-3.

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Figure 1-1. Multiple Point-to-Point Configuration
(One Band per Remote, Three Nodes)
Host Unit
Antenna
Band A
Sector Y
Antenna
Band A
Sector B
Antenna
Band A
Sector A
Remote Unit
Remote Unit
Remote Unit
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RF
Base
Transceiver
Stations
Band A
Sector Y
Band A
Sector B
Band A
Sector A
RF
RF

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Figure 1-2. Four Remote Simulcast, Three Bands
Host Unit
Antenna
Band A
Antenna
Band B
Antenna
Band C
Antenna
Band A
Antenna
Band B
Antenna
Band C
Antenna
Band A
Antenna
Band B
Antenna
Band C
Antenna
Band A
Antenna
Band B
Antenna
Band C
Tri-Band
Remote
Base
Transceiver
Stations
Band C
Band B
Band A
RF
RF
RF
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Tri-Band
Remote
Tri-Band
Remote
Tri-Band
Remote

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Figure 1-3. Three Bands to One Remote
Antenna
Band A
Antenna
Band B
Antenna
Band C
Host Unit
Tri-Band
Remote Unit
Base
Transceiver
Stations
Band C
Band B
Band A
RF
RF
RF
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1.3 MULTI-HOST SYSTEMS
ADC’s FlexWave Prism provides a Multi-Host feature that allows a Prism Remote to be 
shared by multiple Host Units. To accomplish this:
•• One Host is designated as the IP Manager for a set of Remotes; this Host can serve 
as IP manager for multiple Remotes. As the IP Manager, the managing Host 
controls the exchange of management data with the Remote(s).
•• There is no Host to Host connectivity.
•• A Prism Remote can receive bands over multiple fibers that originate on different 
Hosts. However, only one Host, the IP Manager, can manage the Remote. If a Host 
attempts to manage a Remote already under the management of an IP Manager, 
the second Host causes an IP Conflict fault (see “Viewing Host SeRF Optical Ports” 
on page 224).
•• All the Hosts in a Multi-Host network can be configured to serve as clock master. 
Each Host will be configured with a priority level in the range of 
0
-
15
. The Host 
with the priority level of 
1
 distributes the clock in the network. If the Host 
designated as clock master fails or shuts down, the Host with the next highest 
priority level takes over. (For information on setting the master clock, see “Set the 
Clock Priority Level” on page 150.)
•• The FlexWave EMS provides a 
Linking Mode
 parameter that can be set to 
Automated
or
Manual
 for each Host. The 
Linking Mode
 is applicable for all Remotes connected 
to the IP Manager. A Multi-Host system requires that the 
Linking Mode
 be set to 
Manual
 (see “(Optional) Configuring Multi-Host Systems for Manual Mode” on 
page 168.
•• The Host that manages the Remote must be able to provision one or more 
passbands on that Remote for which the Host does not have a DART card. Remote 
DARTs are linked back to one or more Hosts in a Multi-Host system.

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Figure 1-4. Multi-Host System
Tri-Band
Remote
Base
Transceiver
Stations
Band B
Band A
RF
RF
GET    SET
(Host that manages the Remote)
Host 1 Location A
Host 2 Location B
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Transceiver
Station
Band C
RF

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1.4 DART CARDS
Digital/Analog Radio Transceiver (DART) cards provide the interface between base 
station equipment and the SeRF. There are three types of FlexWave DART cards:
•• Classic
•• Single SuperDART
•• Dual SuperDART.
FlexWave DARTS are band specific assemblies available in the versions listed in 
Table 1-1.
DART cards:
•• amplify, down-convert, filter and digitize the incoming RF signal from the BTS
•• convert incoming digital signal from the Remote to analog, filter, amplify and 
up-convert the frequency from Intermediate Frequency (IF) to RF
•• provide a bi-directional interface between parallel digital RF (to D/A and from 
A/D) and Serial RF (SeRF) to/from SeRF board
•• perform adjustable delay processing.
Table 1-1. FlexWave DART Card Types
Band Maximum 
Bandwidth 
(MHz)
Number of 
Fiber Slots
Slot 
Requirement
Classic DART Cards
AWS 2100 35 6 Single 
Cell 850 35 6 Single 
PCS 1900 35 6 Single 
SMR 800 35 6 Single 
SMR 900 35 6 Single 
Single SuperDART Cards
GSM 900 35 6 Single 
Dual SuperDART Cards
AWS 2100 45 8 Dual
GSM 1800 75 12 Dual
PCS 1900 70 12 Dual
UMTS 2100 60 12 Dual

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1.4.1 DARTs and Host Units
The Host can support up to eight Classic DARTS and/or Single SuperDARTs or up to 
four Dual SuperDARTs. Figure 1-5 provides generic representations of Classic DARTS 
or Single SuperDARTs and Dual SuperDARTs.
Figure 1-5. DART Cards
Generic representation of a
Classic DART or Single SuperDART
Genreic representation of a
Dual SuperDART
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Figure 1-6 shows the possible slot assignments for Single and Dual SuperDARTs, and 
where slot-divider bars are located.
•• A Classic DART or Single SuperDART can be installed in each of the eight slots in 
the Host.
•• Dual SuperDARTs occupy two slots (1/3, 2/4, 5/7 or 6/8).
•• Dual SuperDARTs cannot occupy slot combinations 3/5 or 4/6.
•• Any combination of DARTs may be installed.
Figure 1-6. DART Slot Assignments in Host Chassis
Figure 1-7 shows a Host that is fully loaded with Dual SuperDART cards.
Figure 1-7. Host with Dual SuperDARTs
SeRF Card
System Card
Power Supply
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 1
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 3
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 2
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 4
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 7
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 5
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 8
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 6
Fan Assembly
Divider bars between
Slots 1 and 3
and Slots 2 and 4
Divider bars between
Slots 5 and 7
and Slots 6 and 8
SeRF Card
System Card
Power Supply
Fan Assembly
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Dual-Slot DART
in Slots 1 and 3
Dual-Slot DART
in Slots 2 and 4
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 7
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 5
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 8
Single-Slot DART
in Slot 6
Divider bars between
Slots 1 and 3 and 
Slots 2 and 4 removed
to accommodate
Dual-Slot DARTs
SeRF Card
System Card
Power Supply
Fan Assembly
Dual SuperDART
in Slots 1 and 3
Dual SuperDART
in Slots 2 And 4
Dual SuperDART
in Slots 5 And 7
Dual SuperDART
in Slots 6 And 8
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1.4.2 DARTs and Remote Units
The Remote DARTs are encased in its RF Module. Each RF Module will have up to two 
Classic DARTs or Single SuperDARTs, or one Dual SuperDART, and there can be up to:
•• one RF Module in a Single-Band chassis
•• two RF Modules in a Dual-Band chassis
•• three RF Modules in a Tri-Band chassis
•• four RF Modules in a Quad-Band chassis.
The Remote DART Interface cards (RDI) and the Remote SeRF interface board (RSI) 
provide Remote SeRF and DART connectivity for the Prism high speed digital 
connections. The configuration of the DART cards provide the RF spectrum.
Prism Remote RF Modules are not field serviceable. To replace a DART within a Prism 
Remote, you must replace the RF Module.

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1.5 E911 SUPPORT
The DART type determines the maximum number of links, where there can be up to 
8 DARTs for a 35MHz spectrum and up to 4 DARTs for a <75MHz spectrum. 
E911 support may be achieved by using a configuration similar to the one shown in 
Figure 1-8. Remote simulcasting in this configuration requires analog splitting and 
combining to and from the individual Host DARTs. External analog 
splitting/combining ensures that the E911 system receives uplink signals from each 
Remote location before they are combined with uplink signals from the other 
Remotes in the simulcast.
Figure 1-8. 8:1 Analog Simulcast U-TDoA E911 Support Diagram
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
8:18:1
DART BOARD (1)
DART BOARD (2)
DART BOARD (3)
DART BOARD (4)
DART BOARD (5)
DART BOARD (6)
DART BOARD (7)
DART BOARD (8)
SeRF BOARD 
SYSTEM BOARD 
POWER BOARD 
FAN CARD 
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
2:1 Splitter
E911
E911
E911
E911
E911
E911
E911
E911
B
A
C
K
P
L
A
N
E
B
O
A
R
D
BTS REV
BTS FWD
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1.6 FIBER OPTIC TRANSPORT
In a typical Prism system the Host is connected to the Remote using two single-mode 
optical fibers. One fiber is used to transport the forward pathh optical signal and a 
second fiber is used to transport the reverse pathh optical signal. With the diversity 
option, the diversity reverse pathh optical signal is sent on the same rev erse path
fiber. (However, the diversity signal can also be transmitted on a separate fiber pair 
if more than 12 timeslots are required at a single Remote.) Because the optical signal 
is digital, the input and output RF signal levels at the Host or the Remote are not 
dependent on the level of the optical signal or the length of the optical fiber. A 
diagram of the standard fiber optic transport system for both a non-diversity and 
diversity system is shown in Figure 1-9.
The maximum length of the optical links is dependent on the loss specifications of 
the optical fiber and the losses imposed by the various connectors and splices. The 
system provides an optical budget of 25  dBB (typical) when used with 9/125 
single-mode fiber. There must be at least 10 dB of optical loss to prevent over-driving 
and possible damage to the optical receiver.
Figure 1-9. Standard Fiber Optic Transport Application
The SeRF (Serialized RF) digital protocol consists of digitized RF, Fast Ethernet, and 
Host to Remote communication and management. The protocol provides you with 
full access to the 100BASE-T (Ethernet) connection between the Host and each 
Remote, and the ability to provision the RF spectrum of the DARTs. The digitized RF 
portion of the SeRF protocol is divided into 12 timeslots, with each timeslot 
representing roughly 5 MHz of digitized RF spectrum. Utilizing the full 12 timeslots 
yields between 60 and 75 MHz of total digitized RF on each SeRF Small Form-Factor 
Pluggable (SFP) laser connection.
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Remote
Unit
Forward Path
Reverse Path
Non-Diversity Fiber Optic Link
Forward Path
Diversity Fiber Optic Link
Reverse Path
And
Diversity Reverse Path
Host
Unit
Remote
Unit
Up To
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The available RF bandwidth per timeslot is shown in Table 1-2.
For example, a user who wishes to transport PCS A block, Cellular A, and AWS B block, 
the system would require the following:
PCS A 15MHz, 3 timeslots
Cellular A 10MHz, 2 timeslots
AWS B 10MHz, 2 timeslots
Total = 35MHz, 7 timeslots
Table 1-2. Available RF Bandwidth
Number 
of
Timeslots
Maximum Contiguous
RF Bandwidth (MHz)
Classic 
DARTs
Single and Dual 
SuperDARTs
15 6
2 12.5 12
320 18
425 ---
635 39
8 --- 45
12 --- 60-75

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1.7 TIMESLOTS VERSUS BANDWIDTH
Each fiber pair supports 12 timeslots, or up to 75 MHz of bandwidth. Table 1-2 shows 
the maximum bandwidth versus the number of timeslots.
If more than 70 MHz is required per Remote, up to three additional fiber pairs can be 
brought to the Remote to get up to up to 280MHz per Remote (or 300MHz if all four 
are GSM-1800). This supports applications where there are two Classic DARTs or 
Single SuperDARTs or one Dual SuperDART in a Remote RF Module.
The SeRF (Serialized RF) digital protocol consists of digitized RF, 100BASE-T Ethernet, 
and Host to Remote communication and management. The protocol provides you 
with full access to the 100BASE-T Ethernet connection between the Host and each 
Remote, and the ability to provision the RF spectrum of the DARTs. The digitized RF 
portion of the SeRF protocol is divided into 12 timeslots, with each timeslot 
representing roughly 5 MHz of digitized RF spectrum. Utilizing the full 12 timeslots 
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1.8 BANDWIDTHS
In the FlexWave Prism system, there are different Bandwidths from which to select, 
ranging from 5 to 75 MHz. The different bandwidths allow you to configure the 
system to use any contiguous or non-contiguous blocks within the 35 MHz of a single 
Host 6-timeslot DART or 60-75 MHz using a 12-timeslot DART. DART bandwidth 
options are shown in Table 1-3.
For DART cards, if you need to use non-contiguous blocks within a given 35 MHz, 
then the selected bandwidth must span both of these blocks, even if the blocks in 
between are not used. For example, if you want to use both PCS DD and EE blocks, select 
PCS D+B+E
, which spans 25 MHz. This allows both PCS DD & EE to be transported and 
the BB block is effectively unused.
PCS D and E are only 10 MHz of spectrum, four timeslots are required since the actual 
transported spectrum is 25 MHz for the PCS D, B, E block, as shown in Table 1-3.
Table 1-3. DART Bandwidths
Band
Down- Link RF Band
(MHz)
Up- Link RF Band
(MHz)
Bandwidth Slots
(MHz)
Start Stop Start Stop Bandwidth
in MHz
# of 
Timeslots
AWS A  2110 2120 1710 1720 10 2
AWS A+B  2110 2130 1710 1730 20 3
AWS A+B+C  2110 2135 1710 1735 25 4
AWS A+B+C+D  2110 2140 1710 1740 30 6
AWS A+B+C+D+E  2110 2145 1710 1745 35 6
AWS B  2120 2130 1720 1730 10 2
AWS B+C  2120 2135 1720 1735 15 3
AWS B+C+D  2120 2140 1720 1740 20 3
AWS B+C+D+E  2120 2145 1720 1745 25 4
AWS B+C+D+E+F  2120 2155 1720 1755 35 6
AWS C  2130 2135 1730 1735 5 1
AWS C+D  2130 2140 1730 1740 10 2
AWS C+D+E  2130 2145 1730 1745 15 3
AWS C+D+E+F  2130 2155 1730 1755 25 4
AWS D  2135 2140 1735 1740 5 1
AWS D+E  2135 2145 1735 1745 10 2
AWS D+E+F  2135 2155 1735 1755 20 3
AWS E  2140 2145 1740 1745 5 1
AWS E+F  2140 2155 1740 1755 15 3
AWS F  2145 2155 1745 1755 10 2
AWS 2100 2110 2155 1710 1755 45 8
AWS H  1995 2000 1915 1920 5 1
Cellular A  870 880 825 835 10 2

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Cellular A'  890 891.5 845 846.5 1.5 1
Cellular A''+A  869 880 824 835 11 2
Cellular A''+A+A'  869 891.5 824 846.5 22.5 4
Cellular A''+A+B+A'+B'  869 894 824 849 25 4
Cellular B  880 890 835 845 10 2
Cellular B'  891.5 894 846.5 849 2.5 1
Cellular B+B'  880 894 835 849 14 3
GSM 1800 FullBand 1805 1880 1710 1785 75 12
GSM 900 FullBand 921 960 876 915 39 6
PCS A  1930 1950 1850 1865 20 3
PCS A+D  1930 1950 1850 1870 20 3
PCS A+D+B  1930 1965 1850 1885 35 6
PCS A+D+B1  1930 1955 1850 1875 25 4
PCS A+D+B1+B2  1930 1960 1850 1880 30 6
PCS A1  1930 1935 1850 1855 5 1
PCS A1+A2  1930 1940 1850 1860 10 2
PCS A2  1935 1940 1855 1860 5 1
PCS A2+A3  1935 1945 1855 1865 10 2
PCS A2+A3+D  1935 1950 1855 1870 15 3
PCS A2+A3+D+B  1935 1965 1855 1885 30 6
PCS A2+A3+D+B+E  1935 1970 1855 1890 35 6
PCS A2+A3+D+B1  1935 1955 1855 1875 20 3
PCS A2+A3+D+B1+B2  1935 1960 1855 1880 25 4
PCS A3  1940 1945 1860 1865 5 1
PCS A3+D  1940 1950 1860 1870 10 2
PCS A3+D+B  1940 1965 1860 1885 25 4
PCS A3+D+B+E  1940 1970 1860 1890 30 6
PCS A3+D+B+E+F  1940 1975 1860 1895 35 6
PCS A3+D+B1  1940 1955 1860 1875 15 3
PCS A3+D+B1+B2  1940 1960 1860 1880 20 3
PCS B  1950 1965 1870 1885 15 3
PCS B+E  1950 1970 1870 1890 20 3
PCS B+E+F  1950 1975 1870 1895 25 4
PCS B+E+F+C3  1950 1980 1870 1900 30 6
PCS B+E+F+C3+C4  1950 1985 1870 1905 35 6
PCS B1  1950 1955 1870 1875 5 1
PCS B1+B2  1950 1960 1870 1880 10 2
PCS B2  1955 1960 1875 1880 5 1
PCS B2+B3  1955 1965 1875 1885 10 2
Table 1-3.  DART Bandwidths (Cont.)
Band
Down- Link RF Band
(MHz)
Up- Link RF Band
(MHz)
Bandwidth Slots
(MHz)
Start Stop Start Stop Bandwidth
in MHz
# of 
Timeslots

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PCS B2+B3+E  1955 1970 1875 1890 15 3
PCS B2+B3+E+F  1955 1975 1875 1895 20 3
PCS B2+B3+E+F+C  1955 1990 1875 1910 35 6
PCS B2+B3+E+F+C2  1955 1982.5 1875 1902.5 27.5 6
PCS B2+B3+E+F+C3  1955 1980 1875 1900 25 4
PCS B2+B3+E+F+C3+C4 1955 1985 1875 1905 30 6
PCS B3  1960 1965 1880 1885 5 1
PCS B3+E  1960 1970 1880 1890 10 2
PCS B3+E+F  1960 1975 1880 1895 15 3
PCS B3+E+F+C  1960 1990 1880 1910 30 6
PCS B3+E+F+C + SMR G  1960 1995 1880 1915 35 6
PCS B3+E+F+C2  1960 1982.5 1880 1902.5 22.5 4
PCS B3+E+F+C3  1960 1980 1880 1900 20 3
PCS B3+E+F+C3+C4  1960 1985 1880 1905 25 4
PCS C  1975 1990 1895 1910 15 3
PCS C + SMR G  1975 1995 1895 1915 20 3
PCS C + SMR G + AWS H  1975 2000 1895 1920 25 4
PCS C1  1982.5 1990 1902.5 1910 7.5 2
PCS C1 + SMR G  1982.5 1995 1902.5 1915 12.5 2
PCS C1 + SMR G + AWS H  1982.5 2000 1902.5 1920 17.5 3
PCS C2  1975 1982.5 1895 1902.5 7.5 2
PCS C3  1975 1980 1895 1900 5 1
PCS C3+C4  1975 1985 1895 1905 10 2
PCS C4  1980 1985 1900 1905 5 1
PCS C4+C5  1980 1990 1900 1910 10 2
PCS C4+C5 + SMR G  1980 1995 1900 1915 15 3
PCS C4+C5 + SMR G + AWS H 1980 2000 1900 1920 20 3
PCS C5  1985 1990 1905 1910 5 1
PCS C5 + SMR G  1985 1995 1905 1915 10 2
PCS C5 + SMR G + AWS H  1985 2000 1905 1920 15 3
PCS D  1945 1950 1865 1870 5 1
PCS D+B  1945 1965 1865 1885 20 3
PCS D+B+E  1945 1970 1865 1890 25 4
PCS D+B+E+F  1945 1975 1865 1895 30 6
PCS D+B+E+F+C3  1945 1980 1865 1900 35 6
PCS D+B1  1945 1955 1865 1875 10 2
PCS D+B1+B2  1945 1960 1865 1880 15 3
PCS E  1965 1970 1885 1890 5 1
PCS E+F  1965 1975 1885 1895 10 2
Table 1-3.  DART Bandwidths (Cont.)
Band
Down- Link RF Band
(MHz)
Up- Link RF Band
(MHz)
Bandwidth Slots
(MHz)
Start Stop Start Stop Bandwidth
in MHz
# of 
Timeslots

Bandwidths
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PCS E+F+C  1965 1990 1885 1910 25 4
PCS E+F+C + SMR G  1965 1995 1885 1915 30 6
PCS E+F+C + SMR G +AWS H  1965 2000 1885 1920 35 6
PCS E+F+C2  1965 1982.5 1885 1902.5 17.5 3
PCS E+F+C3  1965 1980 1885 1900 15 3
PCS E+F+C3+C4  1965 1985 1885 1905 20 3
PCS F  1970 1975 1890 1895 5 1
PCS F+C  1970 1990 1890 1910 20 3
PCS F+C + SMR G  1970 1995 1890 1915 25 4
PCS F+C + SMR G + AWS H  1970 2000 1890 1920 30 6
PCS F+C2  1970 1982.5 1890 1902.5 12.5 2
PCS F+C3  1970 1980 1890 1900 10 2
PCS F+C3+C4  1970 1985 1890 1905 15 3
PCS FullBand 1930 2000 1850 1920 70 12
SMR 851-869 (SMR Low Wide) 851 869 806 824 18 3
SMR 863-869 (SMR Low)  863 869 818 824 6 2
SMR 935-940 (SMR High)  935 940 896 901 5 1
SMR G  1990 1995 1910 1915 5 1
SMR G + AWS H  1990 2000 1910 1920 10 2
UMTS 2100 2110 2170 1920 1980 60 12
Table 1-3.  DART Bandwidths (Cont.)
Band
Down- Link RF Band
(MHz)
Up- Link RF Band
(MHz)
Bandwidth Slots
(MHz)
Start Stop Start Stop Bandwidth
in MHz
# of 
Timeslots

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1.9 AWS AND PCS BAND OPTIONS
The Dual-AWS and Dual-PCS DARTs allow you to span non-contiguous bands:
•• the Dual-AWS DART comprises two 6-Timeslot AWS DARTs that span the full 45 
MHz of the AWS band
•• the Dual-PCS DART provides two PCS blocks over the entire 70 MHz PCS 
spectrum.
In the forward path, the two Remote DARTs are summed together before being sent 
to the Linear Power Amplifier (LPA). In the reverse direction, the Low Noise Amplifier 
(LNA) is split providing the full PCS or AWS spectrum to each DART. Each DART is 
responsible for transporting its own spectrum, as shown in an the following example 
for a PCS configuration.
Prism Host Prism Remote
PCS
DART
PCS
DART
TX
RX
TX
RX
PCS
DART
PCS
DART
LPA
PCS
Duplexor
Duplexer/
LNA
+
SeRF SeRF
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PCS Configuration Example:
If the application requires both the A and C block, in the Remote the forward path of 
the PCS A band is combined with the forward path of the PCS C band and these 
signals are sent to the LPA to be amplified. In the reverse direction, the Duplexer/LNA 
passes/amplifies the entire PCS band. The first DART digitizes the PCS A block 
reverse path and the second DART digitizes the PCS C block reverse path and then 
sends them back to the Host to be reconstructed back into RF.
The installer needs to provide the separate connections at the Host location either by 
splitting already combined signals to/from each DART, or by providing them 
independently.
If the two PCS reverse path blocks are combined at the Host location, then they must be 
separated by at least 5 MHz to insure that the reverse paths do not interfere with each 
other during the re- combining.

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2PRISM SYSTEM COMPONENTS
2.1 FlexWave Prism Family Overview......................................................................... 28
2.2 FlexWave Prism Host Units ................................................................................. 30
2.2.1 Host Front Panel........................................................................................ 30
2.2.2 Host Network Connection............................................................................ 33
2.2.3 Host RF Signal Connections......................................................................... 33
2.2.4 Host System Card...................................................................................... 34
2.3 Prism Remote Units ........................................................................................... 35
2.3.1 Handset Interface...................................................................................... 36
2.3.2 Remote Components.................................................................................. 36
2.3.2.1 Remote RF Modules............................................................................ 38
2.3.2.1.1 Remote Duplexer and Low Noise Amplifier ..................................... 40
2.3.2.1.2 Linear Power Amplifiers............................................................... 41
2.3.2.2 Remote SeRF Modules ........................................................................ 43
2.3.2.3 Remote Power Supply and Cable Assembly............................................ 44
2.3.2.4 Solar Shield ...................................................................................... 45
2.3.2.5 Mounting Bracket (Remotes) ............................................................... 46
2.3.2.6 Remote Connectors............................................................................ 47
2.3.2.7 Remote Fiber Connector Cable Assembly............................................... 49
2.3.2.8 Remote Antenna Cable Connections ..................................................... 49
2.3.2.9 Remote Grounding ............................................................................. 49
2.3.2.10 Remote Cooling ............................................................................... 49
2.4 Prism System Accessories .................................................................................. 50
2.4.1 Lightning Surge Suppressor (Remote Accessory) ........................................... 50
2.4.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (Accessory) ..................................................... 50
2.4.3 Wavelength Division Multiplexer System (Accessory)...................................... 50
2.4.4 Course Wavelength Division Multiplexer System (Accessory) ........................... 51
2.4.5 Millimeter Wave Systems (Accessory)........................................................... 55
2.5 Prism System Specifications ............................................................................... 56
2.5.1 Host Unit Specifications .............................................................................. 56
2.5.2 Remote Unit Specifications.......................................................................... 57
2.5.3 System Nominal Optical Specifications.......................................................... 58
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2.1 FLEXWAVE PRISM FAMILY OVERVIEW
The ADC FlexWave Prism family of products is a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) 
that provides ADC’s patented technology—bidirectional transport of digitized RF 
spectrum over fiber. The high-speed digitalization of a wideband portion of spectrum 
allows for transport of RF signals over extended distances, without the RF 
degradation that normally results when analog systems are impacted by optical 
effects. The basic function of the FlexWave Prism platform is to transport via fiber 
optic cable RF signals from a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) to an antenna interface 
allowing communication to a mobile device. Multiple BTS communication paths are 
allowed over a single Prism system. Each link consists of a Host that provides the 
interface between the base station RF ports and the optical fiber, and at least one 
Remote that provides the interface between the optical fiber and the remote antenna. 
A block diagram of the system is shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. FlexWave Tri-Band Prism Block Diagram
FlexWave
Host
FWD RF IN
REV RF OUT
BTS 1
Antenna
Interface
BTS 1
BTS 2
BTS 3
Antenna
Interface
BTS 2
Antenna
Interface
BTS 3
NON-DIVERSITY
FWD RF IN
REV RF OUT
BTS 1
Antenna
Interface
BTS 1
BTS 2
BTS 3
Antenna
Interface
BTS 2
Antenna
Interface
BTS 3
DIVERSITY
REV DIV RF OUT
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
REV DIV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
REV DIV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
REV DIV RF IN
FWD RF IN
REV RF OUT
REV DIV RF OUT
FWD RF IN
REV RF OUT
REV DIV RF OUT
FWD RF IN
REV RF OUT
FWD RF IN
REV RF OUT
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FlexWave
Host
FlexWave
Remote
FlexWave
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The basic function of FlexWave Prism simulcast (point-to-multipoint) is to transport, 
via fiber optic cable, RF signals from a Base Transceiver Station (BTS) to multiple 
antenna interfaces allowing communication to a mobile device (see Figure 2-2). Up to 
8 simulcast Remotes are supported.
Figure 2-2. System Block Diagram for Eight-Way Simulcast
FlexWave
Host
FWD RF IN
REV RF OUT
BTS 1
BTS 2
BTS 3
FWD RF IN
REV RF OUT
FWD RF IN
REV RF OUT
FlexWave
Remote 1
Antenna
Interface
BTS 1
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FWD RF OUT
REV RF IN
FlexWave
Remote 2
FlexWave
Remote 8
Antenna
Interface
BTS 1
Antenna
Interface
BTS 1
Antenna
Interface
BTS 1
Antenna
Interface
BTS 1
Antenna
Interface
BTS 1
Antenna
Interface
BTS 1
Antenna
Interface
BTS 1
Antenna
Interface
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2.2 FLEXWAVE PRISM HOST UNITS
The Host is designed for maximum RF flexibility to address Carriers’ changing and 
evolving spectrum needs, making the most use of cost efficient resources for serving 
multiple remotes such as simulcast architecture and sharing of common functions 
such as power, control and management over multiple Hosts. Each Host may be 
interfaced with one or more Base Transceiver Station (BTS). Each BTS provides the RF 
channel inputs and outputs for a designated sector.
The Host is designed as a compact package that reduces rack space required within 
a BTS Hotel. The Host is a three rack-unit high single-unit assembly that mounts in a 
standard 19- or 23-inch equipment rack. Its front access interfaces with the BTS for 
transport to subtended Remotes, and performs the analog to digital and electrical to 
optical conversions for transport to a Host and subtended Remotes. Each Host can 
support up to eight Remotes. The Remote is a modular self-contained outdoor 
enclosure that houses various electronic components.
2.2.1 Host Front Panel.
The Host is designed for use within a non-condensing indoor environment such as 
inside a wiring closet or controlled environment cabinet. All controls, connectors, and 
indicators (except the grounding point) are mounted on the Host front panel and 
allows vertical cable guides to be installed over the mounting brackets on either side. 
The Host user interface on its front panel comprises the connectors, switches, 
terminals, and LEDs that are described in Figure 2-3 and Table 2-1.
The Host can be mounted in either a 19- inch or 23- inch EIA or WECO equipment rack. 
Unless noted otherwise, views of the Host in this document show the mounting 
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Figure 2-3. User Interface on Host Front Panel
Table 2-1. Host User Interface
Ref No User Interface 
Designation
Device Functional Description
SeRF Card
1 SeRF Card LEDs
ALARM • ON
•OFF
• Initial bootup sequence
• System operation normal
SYNTH • GREEN
•RED
•Locked
•Unlocked
SW FLT • ON
•OFF
•RED
• Initial bootup sequence
• Software operating OK
• Software failed to start
PWR • GREEN
•RED
•OFF
• Power OK and operating properly
• Power supply out of tolerance
• No power present
(3) Optical Port
FWD & REV
Connectors 1 -8
(5) Craft
Interface
(4) Network
Interface (12) REF LED
Indicators
(1) SeRF CARD
ALARM LEDS
(9) System Card
Power LED
Indicator
(7) DC Power 
ON/OFF Switch
(8) Power
Connector
(13 & 14)
REF OUT
& IN Jacks
(10) Host
Alarm
Outputs
(11) Remote
Alarm Outputs
(6) Power
LED Indicator (18) FWD RF
IN Jack
(16) DART Status
LED Indicator
(15) DART Power
LED Indicator
(17) REV RF
OUT Jack
(19) Two 12-Timeslot DARTs
(2) SFP RX
and TX LEDs
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2 SFP TX (LED) • OFF
• GREEN
•RED
• No Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) 
present
• SFP is present and the FPGA internal PLL is 
locked
• SFP is present and the FPGA internal PLL is 
not locked
SFP RX (LED) • OFF
• GREEN
•AMBER
• No Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) 
present
• Receiver has locked and framed to the 
incoming signal
• Receiver has locked to the incoming 
frequency, but there is no framing 
information on the fiber
3 PORT 1–8 LC connector 
(single-mode)
Input/output connection points for Ports 1 
through 8 optical fibers. (FWD and REV)
4 NETWORK RJ-45 jack (female) Connection point for the NETWORK interface
5 CRAFT RJ-45 jack (female) Connection point for the CRAFT interface
POWER SUPPLY
6 PWR (LED) • GREEN
•RED
•DC Power Supply OK
•DC Power Supply Fault
7 ON/OFF On/Off rocker 
switch
Provides Host power on/off control
8 POWER 20–60 Vdc Three position 
connector
Connection point for the DC power wiring
SYSTEM CARD
9 PWR (LED) • GREEN
•RED
• System Card Power Supply OK
• System Card Power Supply Fault
10 ALARM OUTPUTS
HOST
Twelve position 
terminal block. 
Screw-type terminal 
connector (14–26 
AWG)
Connection points for a major and minor dry 
alarm contacts. Includes normally open (NO), 
normally closed (NC), and common (COM) 
wiring connections
11 ALARM OUTPUTS
REMOTE
12 INT REF (LED) • GREEN
•OFF
• Internal 10 MHz reference selected as the 
as Reference Clock.
• Internal 10 MHz reference not selected.
EXT REF (LED) • GREEN
•OFF
• External 10 MHz reference selected as the 
as Reference Clock.
• External 10 MHz reference not selected
13 REF  OUT QMA-Type female RF 
coaxial connector
10 MHz reference clock output that may be 
used to synchronize between multiple host 
units.
14 EXT REF IN QMA-Type female RF 
coaxial connector
10 MHz reference clock output that may be 
used to synchronize between multiple host 
units.
Table 2-1.  Host User Interface (Cont.)
Ref No User Interface 
Designation
Device Functional Description

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2.2.2 Host Network Connection
The SeRF front panel has a Network port that creates a network connection between 
the Host and the network to monitor and configure the FlexWave Prism system 
through the FlexWave EMS.
The network interface connection between the Host and the network is supported by 
a Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ-45 jack with integrated green ACTIVITY and 
LINK LEDs. The Network port supports a maximum cable length of 100 meters (328 
feet) to a switch or back-to-back nodes. CAT5 or better cable should be used when 
making this connection. The Ethernet connection should not be connected to an 
Ethernet circuit used outside the building.
For further information on using the Network port and the FlexWave EMS, see 
“System Setup and Management.”
2.2.3 Host RF Signal Connections
The RF signal connections between the Host DART cards and the BTS are supported 
through two (FWD RF IN and REV RF OUT) QMA-Type female connectors. One 
connector is used for the forward path RF signal. The other connector is used for the 
reverse path RF signal. In some installations, it may be necessary to install a 
Conditioning Panel and/or Duplexing Panel (accessory items) to support the interface 
between the Host and the BTS. The Host should be as close as possible to the BTS to 
minimize cable losses.
DART CARD
15 PWR (LED) • GREEN
•OFF
• Card is powered.
• No power present at card.
16 STATUS (LED) • GREEN
•RED
• YELLOW
•OK
• Major Alarm
• ALC activated
17 REV RF OUT QMA-Type female RF 
coaxial connector
Output connection point for the primary 
reverse path RF coaxial cable
18 FWD RF IN QMA-Type female RF 
coaxial connector
Input connection point for the forward path 
RF coaxial cable
19 & 20 Slots 1 - 8 • Classic DARTs
•Single 
SuperDARTs
• Dual SuperDARTs
• Classic DARTS and Single SuperDARTs can 
occupy Slots 1 - 8 (usually a 6-Timeslot 
DART)
• Dual SuperDARTs can occupy Slots 1/3, 
5/7, 2/4 or 6/8 (12-Timeslot DARTs)
Table 2-1.  Host User Interface (Cont.)
Ref No User Interface 
Designation
Device Functional Description

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2.2.4 Host System Card
The System Card contains the fan controller, the clocking circuitry (internal or 
external), the temperature sensor and the DCC contacts. Its front panel provides 
connections for alarm outputs, 10 MHz output, and status LEDs. This card may be 
used to provide a 10 MHz clock reference to which the SeRF's Master clock is 
frequency locked from the internal crystal oscillator. When the internal clock is not 
used the clock can be obtained from an external 10 MHz input.

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2.3 PRISM REMOTE UNITS
The Remote, shown in Figure 2-4, controls RF emissions, interfaces with the FlexWave 
Host and performs the optical to electrical conversions for transport to the antennas. 
The Remote is an environmentally-sealed unit that houses the electronic assemblies 
such as the DART board and the Power Amplifier, and seals out dirt and moisture. 
The Prism uses fans located on the top of each unit to cool the chassis. The antenna 
cable connectors, fiber connectors, AC power connector, and the unit status indicator 
are located on the bottom of the unit.
Figure 2-4. Prism Remote Units
Single-Band Remote Dual-Band Remote
Tri-Band Remote
Quad-Band Remote
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The FlexWave Remote supports or provides the following basic functions:
•• Receives on the forward path the digitized spectrum from the Host and converts 
the spectrum back into an RF signal to be distributed via an externally mounted 
antenna system. On the reverse path, the Remote digitizes the designated RF 
spectrum and digitally transports it over single mode fiber or Millimeter Wave 
(MMW) to the Host.
•• Provides RF interface (antenna port) for the antennas. 
•• Accepts AC power input.
2.3.1 Handset Interface
The Remote interfaces with the handsets (cell phones) through an antenna. In the 
reverse path, the Remote receives RF signals from each handset (see Figure 1-3 on 
page 9). The Remote digitizes the RF signals and then converts them to digital optical 
signals for transport to the Host over the optical fiber link. In the forward path, the 
Remote receives digital optical signals from the Host. The Remote converts the 
optical signals to RF signals for transmission to the handsets.
2.3.2 Remote Components
Prism Remotes are shipped ready to accept easy to install RF Modules. The following 
sections describe the Remote components listed below and shown in Figure 2-5.
•• RF Modules
•• SeRF Module
•• Remote SeRF interface board (RSI)
•• DART cards
•• Remote DART Interface (RDI) board
•• Power supply boards
•• Linear Power Amplifier (LPA)
•• Duplexer with a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA)
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Figure 2-5. Prism Remote Components
SeRF
module
Duplexer
DART
card
Linear Power
Amplifier
(not shown)
Solar Shield
RF Module
(4 in this
Quad-Band Prism)
Remote DART
Interface (RDI)
Power Supply
(not shown)
SeRF module
Remote Slot MOD D
RF Module / Band D
Remote Slot MOD C
RF Module / Band C
Remote Slot MOD B
RF Module / Band B
Remote Slot MOD A
RF Module / Band A
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2.3.2.1 Remote RF Modules
The Prism Remote comprises from 1 to 4 RF Module slots as shown in Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6. RF Modules in Prism Remotes
Dual-Band Remote
with 2 RF module slots
Single-Band Remote
with 1 RF module slot
RF
module
slots
Tri-Band Remote
with 3 RF module slots
Quad-Band Remote
with 4 RF module slots
RF
module
slots
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A Prism can support up to four RF Modules, dependent on the chassis size. Each RF 
Module can comprise any of the following DART combinations:
•• one Classic DART or one Single SuperDART
•• two Classic DARTs
•• two Single SuperDARTs
•• one Classic DART and one Single SuperDART
•• one Dual SuperDART.
A Prism Remote can therefore comprise up to eight single-slot DARTS or up to four 
Dual SuperDARTs, dependent on the Remote chassis size.
The Remote RF Modules are not field serviceable. To replace a DART card, you have 
to replace the RF Module.
Figure 2-7. Remote RF Module
Mounting
latch Mounting
hook
Duplexer
Linear Power
Amplifier (LPA)
Remote DART
Interface (RDI)
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2.3.2.1.1 Remote Duplexer and Low Noise Amplifier
The Remote has an internal Duplexer that is optimized to provide the desired RF 
band-pass filtering and in-band equipment isolation between FWD and REV paths.
The Duplexer contains up to two REV path Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA for PRI and/or 
SEC reverse paths). Each LNA (shown in Figure 2-8) is a high quality low noise 
amplifier providing the Prism reverse path with nominal 30dB REV gain and system 
NF of 5dB per RX path. The Duplexer and its LNA are housed in the RF Module, and 
are not field servicable.
Figure 2-8. Remote Duplexer with Low Noise Amplifiers
Low Noise Ampliers in Duplexer
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2.3.2.1.2 Linear Power Amplifiers
Figure 2-9 shows a Prism Linear Power Amplifier (LPA), which is a high quality 
broadband RF amplifier used for achieving Prism product rated power for the Remote 
Tx forward path spectrum RF. 
Figure 2-9. Linear Power Amplifier
The FlexWave Prism Remote 40W RF Module is designed for AWS and PCS 
frequencies. The Prism Remote 40W RF Module comprises one DART, two Linear 
Power Amplifiers (LPAs), and one or two Remote DART Interface (RDI) boards (two 
for a diversity module and one for a non-diversity module).
The LPAs are pass-band specific, with the maximum composite Tx power levels, and 
>10dB instantaneous peak power rating listed in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2. LPA Maximum Composite Tx Power Levels
Passband* Maximum dBm 
(WATT)
Instantaneous
Bandwidth
AWS +43dBm (20W) 45 MHz
AWS 2100 Dual-LPA +43dBm (20W) 45 MHz
Cellular +43dBm (20W) 25 MHz
EGSM 900 +40 dBm (10W) 39 MHz 
GSM 1800/DCS  +41 dBm (12.6W) 75 MHz
PCS +43dBm (20W) 70 MHz
PCS 1900 Dual-LPA +43dBm (20W) 70 MHz
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The LPA is housed within the Duplexer, and is not field serviceable.
SMR 800/900 +38dBm (6.5W) 18 MHz SMR800,
5 MHz SMR900
UMTS +42 dBm (15.8W) 60 MHz
* LPAs of the same passband can be combined to double the 
output power or +3dBm.
Table 2-2.  LPA Maximum Composite Tx Power Levels
Passband* Maximum dBm 
(WATT)
Instantaneous
Bandwidth

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2.3.2.2 Remote SeRF Modules
The SeRF Module houses the SeRF board that supports:
•• eight SFP Fiber interfaces that run the SeRF protocol
•• eight DART Board interfaces
•• one crossbar multiplexer that splits, sums, and routes combinations of up to eight 
DART links to a maximum of eight identical SeRF links
•• 10/100 Mbps ENET over fiber (up to 8 fibers)
•• hardware control of Remote under direction from the managing Host
Figure 2-10. Remote SeRF Module
SeRF Mounting Tab
(1 on each side)
Door Alarm
SeRF module
Power Supply
Bottom of
Remote Enclosure
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2.3.2.3 Remote Power Supply and Cable Assembly
The Remote is powered by 100 to 240 VAC (nominal 120 or 240 VAC), 50 to 60 Hz 
power. The AC power is supplied through a 15-foot (4.6m) three-wire power cable 
that is provided with the unit. The power cable connects to a 3-pin AC power 
connector mounted on the bottom of the Remote.
The stub end of the power cable must be routed to an external junction box (not 
provided) for connection to the AC power source. A circuit breaker rated at 20 Amps 
(120 VAC) should be used to provide over-current protection for the Prism power 
circuit. It is also recommended that an external AC outlet (not provided) be installed 
near the Remote to power test equipment and tools.
The Remote model determines the number of power supplies.
•• The Single-Band Remote is powered by one power supply.
•• The Dual-Band Remote is powered by two power supplies.
•• The Tri- and Quad-Band Remotes are powered by three power supplies.
There are up to four switches that independently control DC power for each RF 
Module. These switches are labeled MOD A, MOD B, MOD C, and MOD D and 
correspond to the RF Module shelves, from bottom to top, that are labeled the same.
Figure 2-11. Remote Power Supply
For further information on calculating required power, see “Power Consumption” on 
page 129.
Power module
AC switch
for Remote
DC switches (4)
labeled MOD A - MOD D
for up to 4 RF Modules
Up to three power
supply units
SeRF module will be installed
on top of the Power Supply module
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2.3.2.4 Solar Shield
The Prism solar shields are required to conduct air over the outside of the Prism. The 
Prism ships with the solar shield factory installed.
Figure 2-12. Solar Shield
Quad-Band Remotes
Solar Shield is closed Solar Shield is open,
Remote door is closed
Solar Shield and Remote door are open
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2.3.2.5 Mounting Bracket (Remotes)
The Prism is designed to be pole or wall mounted or mounted on a flat surface.
Figure 2-13. Prism Back View—Mounting Components
Retracting-Lifting
Eye
Wall-Attachment
points (2)
Four pairs of
Mounting Hooks
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2.3.2.6 Remote Connectors
The bottom of the Remote comprises the RF, fiber and RJ-45 connectors as well as a 
Status LED as indicated in Figure 2-14 and described in Table 2-3.
Figure 2-14. FlexWave Prism Remote Unit User Interface
NETWORK
AUX.
MOD A
RX1
MOD A
TX0/RX0
FIBER 1
FIBER 2
MOD B
TX0/RX0
MOD B
RX1
MOD C
TX0/RX0
MOD D
TX0/RX0
MOD C
RX1
MOD D
RX1
POWER
100-240 VAC
50-60 Hz
16 AMPS
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Table 2-3. FlexWave Prism Remote Unit User Interface
User Interface Designation Device Functional Description
FIBER 1 BX5 Duplex Female 
single-mode angled 
UPC fiber (>50 dB 
return loss 1)
Two fiber pairs which can support up to 
140 MHz of duplexed RF spectrum.
FIBER 2 BX5 Duplex Female 
single-mode angled 
UPC fiber (>50 dB 
return loss 1)
Two additional fiber pairs which can be 
used to get to the maximum of 280 MHz of 
RF spectrum.
Mod A TX0/RX0 2N-Type 50-Ohm female 
RF coaxial connector
RF Module A connection point for transmit 
RF power and primary receive to/from the 
antenna.
Mod A RX1 N-Type 50-Ohm female 
RF coaxial connector
RF Module A connection point for diversity 
receive for RF power from the antenna.
Mod B TX0/RX0  N-Type 50-Ohm female 
RF coaxial connector
RF Module B connection point for transmit 
RF power and primary receive to/from the 
antenna.
Mod B RX1 N-Type 50-Ohm female 
RF coaxial connector
RF Module B connection point for diversity 
receive for RF power from the antenna.
Mod C TX0/RX0  N-Type 50-Ohm female 
RF coaxial connector
RF Module C connection point for transmit 
RF power and primary receive to/from the 
antenna.
Mod C RX1 N-Type 50-Ohm female 
RF coaxial connector
RF Module C connection point for diversity 
receive for RF power from the antenna.
Mod D TX0/RX0  N-Type 50-Ohm female 
RF coaxial connector
RF Module D connection point for transmit 
RF power and primary receive to/from the 
antenna.
Mod D RX1 N-Type 50-Ohm female 
RF coaxial connector
RF Module D connection point for diversity 
receive for RF power from the antenna.
Network Sealed RJ-45 female 
connector
Connection point for communication with 
the entire connected network: Host, 
Remote, and ENET connected devices at the 
Remote.
Status LED Red LED At startup, the Status LED is ON (solid red) 
prior to being controlled by the SeRF 
processor. Otherwise, when the Remote is 
in service, the Status LED is OFF.
100/240 VAC
50–60 HZ
16 Amps (Quad-Band)
13 Amps (Tri-Band)
10 Amps (Dual-Band)
6 Amps (Single-Band)
Sealed 3-wire AC 
power connector
Connection point for the AC power cord. 
Supplied ground lug Connection point for grounding unit.
1ADC connector specification
2Mod A/RF Module A is the bottommost Module in a Remote and Mod D/RF Module D is the 
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2.3.2.7 Remote Fiber Connector Cable Assembly
A fiber connector cable assembly is provided with 10 meters of environmentally 
hardened cable and 1 meter of exposed, un-terminated single-mode 900μm optical 
fiber sufficient for splicing in an OSP splice tray.
2.3.2.8 Remote Antenna Cable Connections
The TX0/RX0 antenna cable connections are through 50-ohm N-type female 
connectors. The Remote includes an internal Duplexer which allows a single antenna 
cable to carry both forward and reverse path RF signals between the antenna and the 
Remote. The RX1 diversity antenna cable connections are through 50-ohm N-type 
female connectors.
2.3.2.9 Remote Grounding
A double-ground stud and ring lug is supplied with the unit. A #6 copper wire 
terminated with the provided ring terminal must be provided to link the Remote to 
an earth ground source.
2.3.2.10 Remote Cooling
The electronic compartment of the Prism is sealed to the environment. Prism 
conducts its heat to a rear heat sink and the front doors. Two external 
environmentally hardened fans are controlled and monitored by the system. When 
turned on, these fans pull air over the external surfaces of the enclosure to ensure 
the electronics run within their rated temperature. The fans run at three different 
speeds depending on the internal temperature of the system. An alarm is generated 
if a high temperature condition occurs within the enclosure.
The maximum ambient operating temp is 50°C (122°F).
The pigtail is a reduced bending radius type fiber. Therefore not all fusion splicers will 
work to splice it. Do not use a splicer that uses light to align the cores. 
30M, 40M, 60M, 80M, 100M and 150M fiber connector cable assemblies are also 
available from ADC.
For proper and safe equipment operation, an approved earth ground connection must 
be provided. The recommended minimum wire size is #6 AWG copper wire.

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2.4 PRISM SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
This section provides a brief description of various accessory items that are available 
separately. The accessory items may or may not be required depending on the 
application. 
2.4.1 Lightning Surge Suppressor (Remote Accessory)
An externally-mounted lightning surge suppressor is available separately as an 
accessory for the Remote. To reduce the chance of damage to electronic components 
should a lightning strike occur, install a lightning surge suppressor at each antenna 
port that connects to an outdoor antenna. The surge/antenna connector on the 
lightning suppressor is an N-type female connector. The Prism Remote Unit must be 
properly grounded for the lighting surge suppressor to function properly. 
2.4.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (Accessory)
Any power interruption without an external Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 
system will potentially result in an RF power outage. If a UPS is required it should be 
designed into the site plan during the engineering process.
2.4.3 Wavelength Division Multiplexer System 
(Accessory)
In some applications, it may be desirable or necessary to combine the forward path 
and reverse path optical signals from a single Host/Remote pair onto a single optical 
fiber. This can be accomplished by using a passive bi-directional Wavelength Division 
Multiplexer (WDM) system. The optical wavelengths used in the Prism system are 
1550 nm for the forward path and 1310 nm for the reverse path. Because different 
wavelengths are used for the forward and reverse paths, both signals can be 
combined on a single optical fiber. A WDM application is shown in Figure 2-15.
Figure 2-15. Wavelength Division Multiplexer Application
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FORWARD AND
REVERSE PATH
DIVERSITY FIBER OPTIC LINK
WDM
FORWARD AND
REVERSE PATH
AND
DIVERSITY REVERSE PATH
WDM
HOST
UNIT
REMOTE
UNITS
WDM
REMOTE
UNITS
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The WDM Host module mounting shelf and Host module are shown in Figure 2-16.
The WDM module is shown in Figure 2-17. WDMs at the Remote are in the fiber patch 
cord and placed in the enclosure.
Figure 2-16. WDM Host Module and Host Module Mounting Shelf
Figure 2-17. Host Unit WDM Module
2.4.4 Course Wavelength Division Multiplexer System 
(Accessory)
Prism Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexer (CWDM) systems are pre-configured 
with the correct wavelength SFPs installed as well as the correct wavelength OADM 
module. SFPs installed in the Host provides the following optical wavelengths:
•• 1470 nm •• 1550 nm
•• 1490 nm •• 1570 nm
•• 1510 nm •• 1590 nm
•• 1530 nm •• 1610 nm
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The Host is connected to a CWDM chassis that contains the CWDM Mux/DeMux Units 
that multiplex the wavelengths from the transceivers onto a single fiber in the 
Forward path and de-multiplexes the wavelengths from the Remotes into their 
respective wavelengths. The Remote within a CWDM system requires an internal 
Prism CWDM Fiber Cable Assembly. Figure 2-18 on Page 52 shows the CWDM 
Mux/DeMux unit and Figure 2-19 shows the CWDM Fiber Cable Assembly. For further 
information on the Prism CWDM system, see the ADC FlexWave™ Prism Coarse 
Wavelength Division Multiplexer User Manual (ADCP-75-353).
Figure 2-18. Prism Multiplexer/DeMultiplexer
LEFT SIDE PORTS (DEMUX) RIGHT SIDE PORTS (MUX)
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 361 2     3 4     5 6      7 8    9 10   11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
CWDM
PORTS
CWDM
PORTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
NOT
USED
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
COM
36353433323130292827
COM
1611 1591 1571 1551 1531 1511 1491 1471
16111591157115511531151114911471
DEMUX PORTS (FRONT, LEFT SIDE OF CWDM MUX/DEMUX UNIT)
MUX PORTS (FRONT, RIGHT SIDE OF CWDM MUX/DEMUX UNIT)
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Figure 2-19. CWDM Fiber Cable Assembly
The Prism CWDM system works with ADC’s 7- and 3.5-inch industry-standard 
WideVAM chassis to ensure consistent, superior cable management within the frame.
The 3.5-inch standard VAM chassis fits into any 19-inch rack mounting environment. 
It accommodates a maximum of 4 plug-in modules, 4 bulkhead plates, 4 blank panels 
or any combination thereof. Adjustable mounting brackets are provided for 23-inch 
rack mounting environments.
Figure 2-20. 3.5-Inch Standard VAM Chassis (FVM-19x350-M6)
OUT FROM OADM 1, REV SEC
FWD (DROP FROM OADM 1 & 2)
REV (ADD FROM OADM 1 & 2)
IN FROM OADM 2, FWD SEC
IN FROM OADM 1, FWD PRIM
OUT FROM OADM 2, REV PRIM
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The 7-inch standard VAM chassis fits into any open chassis location within an 
existing ADC 7-inch panel system or in an LGX® compatible frame. It accommodates 
a maximum of six components, in any combination of the following:
•• single plug-in modules
•• bulkhead plates
•• blank panels. 
The 7-inch chassis mounts in EIA or WECO racks. Adjustable mounting brackets are 
provided for 19- or 23-inch rack mounting environments. 
Figure 2-21. 7-inch Standard VAM Chassis (FVM-19X700W)
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2.4.5 Millimeter Wave Systems (Accessory)
A Millimeter Wave (MMW) system with a data rate of not less than 3 Gbps (that meets 
the FlexWave Prism data rate performance and BER requirements) may be used in 
applications where it is desirable or necessary to bridge an open span and where it is 
impractical to lay a fiber optic cable. One MMW transceiver unit may be mounted on 
the Host side of the open span and the other MMW transceiver unit may be mounted 
on the Remote side of the open span. A system diagram of an MMW application is 
shown in Figure 2-22. MMW systems are available from various equipment 
manufacturers.
Figure 2-22. FlexWave Millimeter Wave Application
A mmw link (3GBps) is required for 12 timeslots worth of RF traffic between the Host 
and the Remote. This is roughly 60 - 75MHz depending on the modulation. If a 
Remote has more bandwidth requirements (such as 210MHz of RF), there would need 
to be 3 point-to-point mmw links.
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REMOTE
UNITS
FORWARD PATH
MMW
TX/RX
MMW
TX/RX
FLEXWAVE MILLIMETER WAVE
REVERSE PATH
FORWARD PATH
REVERSE PATH
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2.5 PRISM SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2.5.1 Host Unit Specifications
Parameter Specification Remarks
Dimensions (HuWuD) 5.17 u17.26u9.5 inches
(131.3 u 438.4 u 241.3 mm)
Dimension for width does not 
include the mounting brackets 
which can be installed for either 
19- or 23-inch racks. 
Mounting 19- or 23-inch rack EIA or WECO
Weight 20 lbs. (9.1 kg)
Weather resistance Indoor installation only Environmentally controlled 
outdoor 
cabinet.
Operating temperature 0º to 55º C (32º to 131º F)
Storage temperature –40º to 70º C (–40º to 158ºF)
Humidity 10% to 90% No condensation
Optical ports SFP transceivers LC (UPC)
Optical power levels Launch power
Minimum: -2 dBm
Maximum: 3 dBm
Receive power
Minimum: -27 dBm
Maximum: -9 dBm
Transceivers Wavelengths:
• Host transmits a 1550 nm 
signal
• Remote transmits a 1310 nm 
signal
• Host and Remote can receive 
either a 1550 or 1310 nm 
signal
For information on transceiver 
transmissions with a CWDM, see 
the ADC FlexWave Prism Coarse 
Wavelength Division Multiplexer 
User Manual (ADCP-75-353).
External alarm connector Screw-type terminals NO, COM, and NC relay contacts
DC Power ±20 – ±60 Vdc
Power consumption Maximum: 320 Watts
Nominal: 202 Watts
Current rating 4.2 Amps
8.4 Amps
At –48Vdc
At +24Vdc
RF coaxial cable connectors 50 ohm QMA – type (female) 50 ohms input/output 
impedance
Network and Craft connectors RJ–45 jack
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2.5.2 Remote Unit Specifications
Parameter Specification Remarks
Enclosure dimensions (HuWuD)
Single-Band 23.1" x 12.15" x 10.125"
(58.67 cm x 30.86 cm x 25.71 
cm)
Dual-Band 31.1" x 12.15" x 10.125"
(78.99 cm x 30.86 cm x 25.71 
cm)
Tri-Band 39.1" x 12.15" x 10.125" 
(99.31 cm x 30.86 cm x 25.71 
cm)
Quad-Band 50.2" x 12.15" x 10.125"
(127.51 cm x 30.86 cm x 25.71 
cm)
Mounting Wall, Pole, Inside Pole, and 
Vault
Weight (with solar shields installed)
Single-Band 64 lbs. (29 kg)
Dual-Band 96 lbs. (43 kg)
Tri-Band 127 lbs. (58 kg)
Quad-Band 163 lbs. (74 kg)
Outside Ambient
Temperature Rating -40° C to +50° C (-40º F to 
+122º F)
Storage Temperature -40° C to +70° C (-40º F to 
+158º F)
Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
Lightning Protection 20kA IEC 1000-45 8/30 ìs 
Waveform
Provided by external lightning 
protector (accessory)
Weather Resistance IP-65 Indoor or outdoor installation
Cooling Fan, IP-55
Connectors
Network port RJ-45 female connector
AC power connector Sealed 3-pin Connection point for the AC power 
cord
Antenna cable connector 50 ohm N-Type (female) 50 ohms input/output impedance
Voltage input 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz Operating range 90 to 265 VAC
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2.5.3 System Nominal Optical Specifications
Parameter Specification aRemarks
Optical - Host and Remote 
Unit
Fiber type
9/125, single-mode
Number of fibers required
Non-diversity with WDM
Diversity with WDM
Non-diversity without 
WDM
Diversity without WDM
1
1
2
2
Assumes RF bandwidth does 
not exceed 3 Gbps data rate 
capacity of the fiber.
Forward path wavelength 1550 nm
Reverse path wavelength 1310 nm
Diversity path wavelength 1310 nm
Optical power levels Launch power
Minimum: -2 dBm
Maximum: 3 dBm
Receive power
Minimum: -27 dBm
Maximum: -9 dBm
Optical budget 25 dB For optical BER of 10–6
Optical connectors Industry standard LC Host and WDM
Optical - Host and Remote 
WDM
WDM Passband 1310 nm ± 20 nm
1550 nm ± 20 nm
Forward path insertion loss
Host WDM
Remote WDM
0.7 dB
0.3 dB
Does not include connector 
loss
Reverse path insertion loss
Host WDM
Remote WDM
0.3 dB
0.7 dB
Does not include connector 
loss
Isolation > 30 dB minimum
Return loss (Reflectance) < –50 dB All input ports
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PART II
HOST AND REMOTE INSTALLATION

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3INSTALLING THE HOST UNIT
3.1 Before Starting Installation................................................................................. 64
3.2 Tools and Materials............................................................................................ 65
3.3 Install the Host ................................................................................................. 66
3.3.1 Unpacking and Inspection........................................................................... 66
3.3.2 Install Host in Equipment Rack .................................................................... 66
3.3.3 OSP Fiber Cable Installation Guidelines......................................................... 68
3.3.4 Chassis Ground Connection......................................................................... 69
3.3.5 Coaxial Cable Connections .......................................................................... 70
3.3.6 Optical Connections ................................................................................... 72
3.3.7 LC Attenuator ........................................................................................... 73
3.3.7.1 Optical Connections Without WDM System ............................................ 74
3.3.7.2 Optical Connections For Systems With a WDM ....................................... 76
3.3.8 EXT REF Connections ................................................................................. 78
3.3.9 Computer Connection (Craft) ...................................................................... 80
3.3.10 System Alarm Connections........................................................................ 81
3.3.11 Power Connections................................................................................... 83
3.4 Installing the WDM Host Module Mounting Shelf and WDM Host Module .................... 87
3.4.1 Wavelength Division Multiplexer System Overview ......................................... 87
3.4.2 Install WDM Host Components .................................................................... 90
This section provides the installation procedures for the Host and the WDM Host 
module (accessory item). Installation of the Remote components may proceed 
separately from installation of the Host.
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3.1 BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
Do the following before you begin installation.
•• Review the system design plan. 
•• Identify the equipment installation site.
•• Make sure all cable runs are mapped out.
•• Identify and obtain all tools and materials required to complete the installation. 

Tools and Materials
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3.2 TOOLS AND MATERIALS
The following tools are required to complete the procedures in this section:
•• Medium size flat-bladed screwdriver
•• Phillips screwdriver (#2)
•• Pliers
•• Wire cutters
•• Wire stripper
•• Tool kit for attaching QMA-Type male connectors to coaxial cable
•• Crimp tool to attach ring terminals
•• Multimeter
•• Optical power meter
•• Fiber cleaning equipment 
The following materials are required to complete the procedures in this section:
•• #18 AWG (1.0 mm) insulated stranded copper wire (for chassis grounding wire)
•• #18 AWG (1.0 mm) red and black insulated copper wire (for DC power wires)
•• Category 3 or 5 cable (for external alarm system wires)
•• Category 5 cable with RJ45 connectors for the Network and Craft port
•• #6 ring terminal (1) for #18 wire (for chassis ground wire connection)
•• #6 fork terminals (2) for #18 wire (for DC power wiring connection)
•• Single-mode patch cord(s) with LC connectors (1 – 8 depending on the application)
•• High performance, flexible, low-loss 50-ohm coaxial cable
•• QMA-type male connectors
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3.3 INSTALL THE HOST
This chapter guides you through installing a Prism Host, which requires 70 steps that 
are divided into 11 sections. Follow the steps in the order in which they are provided.
3.3.1 Unpacking and Inspection
This section provides instructions for opening the shipping boxes, verifying that all 
parts have been received, and verifying that no shipping damage has occurred. 
11 Inspect the exterior of the shipping container(s) for evidence of rough handling 
that may have damaged the components in the container.
22 Unpack each container while carefully checking the contents for damage and 
verify with the packing slip.
33 If damage is found or parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial carrier 
and notify ADC Customer Service (see “Contacting ADC” on page 335). Save the 
damaged cartons for inspection by the carrier.
44 Save all shipping containers for use if the equipment requires shipment at a 
future date. 
3.3.2 Install Host in Equipment Rack
A pair of reversible mounting brackets is provided that allow the Host to be mounted 
in either a 19-inch or 23-inch EIA or WECO equipment rack. When installed, the Host 
front panel is flush with the front of the rack.
Both US standard and metric machine screws are included for rack mounting the 
Host. When loading the Host in a rack, make sure the mechanical loading of the rack 
is even to avoid a hazardous condition such as an unbalanced rack. The rack should 
safely support the combined weight of all the equipment it holds.
The maximum ambient temperature for the Host is 55º C (131º F).
The Host to be mounted in either a 19- inch or 23- inch EIA or WECO equipment rack. 
Unless noted otherwise, views of the Host show the mounting brackets in the 23- inch 
position.
Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when installing or 
using electrically powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock, never install or use 
electrical equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm. 
To insure that all optical connectors remain dust- free during installation, leave all dust 
caps and dust protectors in place until directed to remove them for connection.

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Use the following procedure to install the Host in the equipment rack:
55 The Host is shipped with the mounting brackets installed for 19-inch rack 
installations. If mounting the Host in a 19-inch rack, proceed to Step 6. If 
mounting the Host in a 23-inch rack, proceed to Step 8.
66 Remove both mounting brackets from the Host (requires TORX screwdriver with 
T20 bit) and save screws (six-screws on each side) for reuse. 
77 Reinstall both mounting brackets so the long side of the bracket is flush with the 
Host front panel as shown below. Use the screws removed in Step 6 to re-attach 
the brackets to the Host chassis. 
88 Position the Host in the designated mounting space in the rack (per system design 
plan) and then secure (but do not tighten) the Host to the rack using the four 
machine screws provided (use #12-24 or M6 x 10 screws, whichever is 
appropriate). 
99 Locate two vertical cable guides, not provided with the Host. 
100 Back out the Host mounting screws just enough to provide clearance for 
installation of the cable guides. 
111 Slide each cable guide into position for installation and then securely tighten the 
corresponding mounting screws.
A vertical cable guide kit is available separately as an accessory.
Install Mounting
Brackets as shown for
installation in 23-inch Racks
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3.3.3 OSP Fiber Cable Installation Guidelines
The outside plant (OSP) fiber optic cables should be routed between the Host 
distribution panel and Remote outside plant cabinet and terminated before the 
equipment is installed. A diagram of a typical OSP cable routing is shown in 
Figure 3-1. At the Host, the OSP cable should be terminated at a fiber distribution 
panel and spliced to fiber patch cords. Jumper patch cords may then be used to link 
the Host optical ports to the OSP cable terminations. Whenever possible, a guideway 
such as the FiberGuide system should be provided to protect the fiber optic patch 
cords from damage and to prevent excessive bending. The procedures for connecting 
the OSP cable optical fibers to the Host is provided in “Optical Connections Without 
WDM System” on page 74. and “Optical Connections For Systems With a WDM” on 
page 76.
Figure 3-1. Typical Fiber Optic Cable Routing
Host Unit
Fiber
Distribution
Panel
Outdoor
Remote Site
Host Site
Patch
cords
Indoor/Outdoor
Quad Cable with 
Pre-Terminated
Connector *
Outside Plant
Cable
Remote
Unit
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Indoor
Remote Site
X
Splice
Termination
X
Remote
Unit
Outside Plant
Cabinet
X
* One end of the Quad cable is
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3.3.4 Chassis Ground Connection
A stud is provided on the rear side of the chassis for connecting a grounding wire to 
the chassis. Use the following procedure to connect the grounding wire to the chassis 
and to route the grounding wire to an approved earth ground source.
122 Obtain a length of #18 AWG (1.00 mm) insulated stranded copper wire for use as 
a chassis grounding wire. 
133 Terminate one end of the wire with a ring terminal. 
144 Locate the chassis-ground stud at the rear of the Host chassis as shown in in the 
following graphic, and then attach the ring end of the wire to the chassis ground 
stud.
155 Route the free end of the chassis grounding wire to an approved (per local code 
or practice) earth ground source. 
166 Cut the chassis grounding wire to length and connect it to the approved ground 
source as required by local code or practice. 
Maintain reliable grounding. Pay particular attention to ground source connections.
Rear of Host Chassis
Star
washer
Hex
nut
Ground
wire
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3.3.5 Coaxial Cable Connections
The RF interface between the Host DART card and the EBTS/BTS is supported through 
two type QMA female connectors mounted on each DART front panel. One connector 
provides the coaxial cable connection for the forward path (downlink) signal and the 
other connector provides the coaxial cable connection for the reverse path (uplink) 
signal.
In most installations, it is usually necessary to insert an external attenuator into the 
forward path link between the Host and the BTS. Before completing the forward path 
connection at the BTS, verify that the composite forward path RF signal level at the 
Host is between –25 and +5 dBm.
The Host should be mounted as close as possible to the EBTS/BTS to minimize cable 
losses. Use the following procedure to route and connect the forward and reverse 
path coaxial cables to the Host DART cards:
177 Obtain the required lengths of high performance, flexible, low loss 50-ohm coaxial 
communications cable (RG-400 or equivalent) for all coaxial connections. 
188 Route the forward and reverse path coaxial cables between the Host and the BTS 
interface (per system design plan) and cut to the required length. Allow sufficient 
slack for dressing and organizing cables at the Host and for installing an external 
attenuator in the forward path link. 
199 Terminate each cable with a QMA-Type male connector following the connector 
supplier’s recommendations. 
200 If required, install an external attenuator in the forward path. 
211 Connect the forward and reverse path cables as shown in the following graphic.
aa Connect the forward path cable to the FWD RF IN connector on the Host DART 
front panel.
bb Connect the reverse path cable to the REV RF OUT connector on the Host DART 
front panel. 
The composite forward path RF signal level at the Host must be between –25 and + 5 
dBm. Do not connect the forward path cable until the composite forward path RF signal 
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222 Repeat this procedure for the remaining DART cards in the Host.
233 Dress and secure cables at the right side of the Host.
244 Complete all remaining coaxial connections as specified in the system design 
plan.
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3.3.6 Optical Connections
Optical connections between the Host SeRF card and the Remote are supported 
through Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers. The optical interfaces are 
standard single-mode duplex LC (flat polished UPC). One SFP comes with the 
Host—additional SFPs (up to 7) must be ordered separately as needed.
There are two fiber connections—one FWD and one REV—for each SFP. As the SeRF 
holds up to eight SFPs, there is a total of 16 connections: eight FWD and eight REV. 
The FWD path is 1550nm (from the Host to the Remote) and the REV path is 1310nm 
(from the Remote to the Host).
Each FWD port provides an optical connection for the forward path (downlink) signal. 
Each REV port provide an optical connection for the reverse path (uplink) signal. Each 
REV port can also provide the optical connection for the diversity reverse path 
(uplink) signal.
The optical connections are dependent on whether or not a WDM Host module 
(accessory) is installed:
•• If the installation does not include a WDM module, proceed to Section 2.9.2 for 
the optical connections procedure.
•• If the installation includes a WDM module, proceed to Section 2.10 for the optical 
connections procedure. 
This equipment uses a Class 1 Laser according to FDA/CDRH rules. Laser radiation can 
seriously damage the retina of the eye. Do not look into the ends of any optical fiber. Do 
not look directly into the optical transmitter of any unit or exposure to laser radiation 
may result. An optical power meter should be used to verify active fibers. A protective 
cap or hood MUST be immediately placed over any radiating transmitter or optical fiber 
connector to avoid the potential of dangerous amounts of radiation exposure. This 
practice also prevents dirt particles from entering the connector. 

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3.3.7 LC Attenuator
To meet 3Gbps optical transmission requirements, the long reach transceivers (SFPs) 
must be used. SFPs have the following specifications:
•• Launch: 0dBm
•• Normal Operation: -9dBm maximum to -27dBm minimum
•• Overdrive: >-9dBm
•• Underdrive: <-27dBm
•• RX No Light condition: <-34dBm
The receiver’s specification is -9 to -27dBm. Based on typical fiber runs, there's 
usually only a few dB of loss, so the 15dB LC attenuator (Figure 3-2) ships with each 
Host to put the receive level in the optimum receive range.
Figure 3-2. LC Attenuator
There is an option of ordering the WDM with a fiber pigtail. The document for the WDM 
option describes using the LC attenuator option and requires an additional fiber patch 
cord.
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3.3.7.1 Optical Connections Without WDM System
Use the following procedure to connect the optical fibers when a WDM is not 
installed.
255 Obtain two patch cords that are of sufficient length to reach from the Host to the 
fiber distribution panel. 
266 Designate one of the patch cords as the forward path link and the other as the 
reverse path link and attach an identification label or tag next to the connector. 
277 Remove the dust caps from the Host SeRF SFP optical ports and from the patch 
cord connectors that will be connected to the SeRF SFP optical ports. 
288 Clean each patch cord connector following the patch cord supplier’s 
recommendations. 
299 Connect the LC attenuator to the patch cord. 
300 Plug the FWD and REV path patch cords to the corresponding transmit (FWD) and 
receive (REV) connections depending on the remote node SFP position.
Improper handling can damage fiber optic cables. Do not bend fiber optic cable more 
sharply than the minimum recommended bend radius specified by the cable 
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311 Route the patch cords from the Host to the fiber distribution panel. 
322 At the fiber distribution panel, identify the OSP cable optical fiber terminations 
that correspond to the forward and reverse paths. 
333 Remove the dust caps from the OSP cable optical fiber adapters and from the 
patch cord connectors. 
344 Clean each patch cord connector (follow patch cord supplier’s recommendations) 
and then mate the connector with the appropriate OSP cable adapter. 
355 Repeat this procedure for the remaining SeRF SFPs in the Host.
366 Store any excess patch cord slack at the fiber distribution panel or storage panel.
The Host optical adapters are angled to the left. Therefore, always route patch cords to 
the Host from the left side of the rack. Routing patch cords to the Host from the right 
may exceed the bend radius limitations for the optical fiber. 
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3.3.7.2 Optical Connections For Systems With a WDM
Use the following procedure to connect the optical fibers when a WDM module is 
installed with the Host.
377 Obtain a patch cord that is of sufficient length to reach from the WDM module to 
the fiber distribution panel. 
388 Remove the dust cap from the WDM port on the WDM module and from the patch 
cord connector that will be connected to the WDM module. 
399 Clean the patch cord connector (follow patch cord supplier’s recommendations). 
400 Insert the connector into the WDM port on the WDM module. 
411 Obtain two patch cords that are of sufficient length to reach from the WDM 
module to the Host.
422 Designate one of the patch cords as the forward path link and the other as the 
reverse path link and attach an identification label or tag next to the connector. 
433 Remove the dust caps from the Host SeRF SFP optical ports and from the patch 
cord connectors that will be connected to the SeRF SFP optical ports. 
444 Connect the LC attenuator (see Figure 3-2 on Page 73) to the patch cord.
455 Refer to the following diagram to understand the fiber optic connections to the 
WDM module.
WDM module ports are labeled FWD, REV, TEST, and WDM.
Fiber Distribution
Panel (FDP)
X
X
Host Unit 1
PORT 8
FWD
PORT 8
REV
REV
path
FWD
path
Wavelength
Division
Multiplexers 1234
PORT 1
FWD
PORT 1
REV
Host Unit 2
REV
path
FWD
path
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Remote Unit 1
To/From
Remote Unit 1
Host Unit 1
(Bi-Directional Fiber
Link With Remote Unit)
Host Unit 1
(Bi-Directional Fiber
Link With Remote Unit)
PORT 1
FWD
PORT 1
REV
REV
path
FWD
path
1234
TestTest
1234
Test
Fiber Distribution
Panel (FDP)
X
To/From
Remote Unit 2
Host Unit 2
(Bi-Directional Fiber
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466 Clean each fiber patch cord connector and then insert the connector into the 
appropriate optical port on the Host as shown below.
477 (Optional) If adding CWDM accessories, see the ADC FlexWave™ Prism Coarse 
Wavelength Division Multiplexer User Manual (ADCP-75-353) for installation 
information. (For an overview of a Prism CWDM system, see Section 1.2, Course 
Wavelength Division Multiplexer System, on page 4).
The Host SeRF SFP optical adapters are angled to the left. Therefore, fiber patch cords 
should always be routed to the Host from the left side of the rack. Routing fiber patch 
cords to the Host from the right side of the rack may exceed the bend radius limitations 
for the optical fiber. 
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3.3.8 EXT REF Connections
EXT REF connections between multiple Hosts is supported through two QMA type 
female connectors mounted on the System card. One of the jacks is designated as the 
IN port and the other jack is designated as the OUT port. The EXT REF interface allows 
Hosts to be connected together (in daisy-chain fashion) and clocked through a single 
source. 
Use the following procedure to connect EXT REF interface cables between multiple 
Hosts: 
488 Connect one end of the EXT REF interface cable (accessory) to the EXT REF OUT 
port on Host #1. 
When using the 10 MHz external reference clock the signal must be connected to the 
Host before enabling the clock source in the software. If there isn’t a working external 
clock source when you configure external timing, the optical sync at the Remote will be 
lost and all traffic will stop flowing.
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499 Connect the interface cables to the other Hosts that are to be daisy-chained to 
Host 1. A diagram of typical EXT REF interface connections is shown below. At the 
stopping point where no further Hosts are to be connected, the OUT would be left 
unconnected:
aa  Connect the interface cable from the EXT REF OUT port on Host 1 to the IN 
port on Host 2.
bb Connect the interface cable from the EXT REF OUT port on Host 2 to the IN port 
on Host 3.
500 Repeat Step 49 for each additional Host that is added to the network.
Host Unit 3 Host Unit 2 Host Unit 1
OUT  EXT   IN NET IN NET OUT NET IN NET OUT
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Coaxial
Interface Cables
To Next Host Unit
(Note: No EXT OUT
connection at last Host)
OUT  EXT   IN OUT  EXT   IN
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3.3.9 Computer Connection (Craft)
The SeRF front panel provides a Craft port that provides an Ethernet interface that 
allows you to connect a computer to access the EMS.
511 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (CAT5 or better, not provided by ADC) to 
the Host Craft port as shown below. 
522 Connect the free end of the cable to the computer’s port. Refer to the user manual 
provided with the computer to locate and configure the specified port. 
In the default configuration, the Craft port has a DHCP server that assigns an IP address 
to the computer that is connected. You should therefore have your network interface 
configured for DHCP, or configured with a static IP address in the same subnet, where 
the default is 192.168.0.1/24.
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3.3.10 System Alarm Connections
The alarm interface between the Host and an alarm system is supported by 
twelve-terminal plug (with screw-type terminals) that connects to a receptacle 
mounted on the Host System card front panel. The terminal plug provides 
connections to normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) dry type alarm contacts 
for both major and minor alarms. A category 3 or 5 cable is typically used to connect 
the Host System card to the alarm system.
Table 3-1. System Card Alarm Pin Designations
PI
NDescription
Required 
Wires
NC NO
1 Host Minor Normally Closed X
2 Host Minor Common X X
3 Host Minor Normally Open X
4 Host Major Normally Closed X
5 Host Major Common X X
6 Host Major Normally Open X
7 Remote Minor Normally 
Closed
X
8 Remote Minor Common X X
9 Remote Minor Normally 
Open
X
10 Remote Major Normally 
Closed
X
11 Remote Major Common X X
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Use the following procedure to install the alarm wiring and connect it to the Host: 
533 Obtain the required length of category 3 or 5 cable. 
544 Route the cable between the Host System card and the alarm system (if not 
already routed) and then cut to the required length. Allow sufficient slack for 
dressing and organizing the cable at the Host.
555 Strip back the outer cable sheath and insulation to expose the wires at both ends 
of the cable and strip back 0.2 inches (5 mm) of insulation from each wire. 
566 Connect the Major alarm wire pair to the MAJOR COM/NC or MAJOR COM/NO 
terminals (whichever is required by the alarm system) on the Host System card 
alarm terminal connector (supplied with Host System card).
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577 Connect the Minor alarm wire pair to the MINOR COM/NC or MINOR COM/NO 
terminals (whichever is required by the alarm system) on the Host System card 
alarm terminal connector (as shown above and in Table 3-1).
588 Connect the Major and Minor alarm wire pairs to the appropriate terminals on the 
external alarm system. 
599 Dress and secure cable per standard industry practice.
3.3.11 Power Connections
The Host has a modular DC to DC power supply located on the lower left side of the 
chassis, which is secured by turning its screws clock-wise until tight.
 An On/Off switch is provided on the Host power supply module front panel 
(Figure 3-3).
Figure 3-3. Host Power Connector
The Host is powered by ± 20 to ± 60 Vdc power (nominal ± 24 or ± 48 Vdc), which is 
fed to the Host through a connector located on the front of the module. Power to the 
Host must be supplied through a fuse panel (available separately). Each Host must be 
protected with a fuse.
A three position terminal block is provided for connecting the power wires. The 
power is fed to the Host Power Supply module through the Power Connector located 
on the Host front panel (Figure 3-3). Power to the Host must be supplied through a 
fuse panel such as the 20 position PowerWorx GMT Fuse Panel (available separately) 
and the power must be protected with an appropriate GMT fuse:
•• 5 Amp GMT fuse for 48Vdc
•• 10 Amp GMT fuse for 24 Vdc
Power
Connector
DC Power
Switch
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Table 3-2 provides a Host power consumption matrix that you should use to calculate 
power consumption for your system.
* Add 1W for each SFP added
For example, the power consumption of a fully-loaded Host, with four Dual 
SuperDARTs, a SeRF card (that comprises eight SFPs), and a System card would be:
•• Nominal—131W
•• Maximum—148.4W
•• 15% Headroom—171W
Use the following procedure to install the power wiring: 
600 Obtain the items listed below:
•• Wire stripper and screwdriver
•• Wire, #18 AWG (1.00 mm) red and black insulated copper wire. Recommended 
wire size for the power leads, when fused in the same bay.
611 Turn power switch on power supply OFF. 
622 Connect the wires to the designated terminals on the fuse panel.
633 Dress and secure the wires to the rack following local practice. Route wiring away 
from sharp edges and secure in place to prevent chaffing and provide strain relief.
644 Route the wires to the terminal block on the Host Power Supply and cut them to 
length, allowing sufficient length for termination.
Table 3-2. Host Power Consumption
PCB
Classic or 
Single 
SuperDART
Dual
SuperDART
System Card
(including Fans)
SeRF
(1 SFP)
SeRF
(8 SFPs)*
Power Consumption
Nominal 18.7W 23W 12W 23W 30W
Maximu
m
20W 26W 12.4W 25W 32W
All DC input wiring should be routed away from any sharp edges and properly secured 
in place to prevent chafing and to provide strain relief. This may be achieved by 
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655 Loop both power wires around and through the Ferrite as shown above. (The 
Ferrite is required for FCC radiated-emissions compliance.)
666 Strip 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) of insulation from the end of each wire.
677 Insert one end of each wire into the terminal block, one into the positive (+) and 
the other into the negative (–) position.
688 Insert the terminal block into the 3-pin receptacle on the front of the Host Power 
Supply.
699 Install fuses in the fuse panel. Update office records as required.
When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, check equipment nameplate 
ratings to avoid overloading circuits which may cause damage to over- current 
protection devices and supply wiring. 
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700 Turn the DC power switch to its ON position. 
Under normal operating conditions, the Host responds as follows:
aa Immediately—PWR LED turns Green
bb Within 6 to 7 seconds—ALARM, SYNTH, and SW FLT LEDs turn Red
cc Approximately 10 seconds—ALARM LED goes out
dd Approximately 30 seconds—SYNTH LED goes out
ee Approximately 1 minute—SW FLT LED goes out
ff Approximately 2.5 minutes—Craft port assigns IP Address to Laptop, 
making Telnet management through the Craft port available
gg Approximately 3 minutes—SYNTH LED turns Green
hh Approximately 5 minutes—Element Management System (EMS) available on 
Craft port (1 - 2 minutes after SYNTH LED turns Green)
Refer to the following graphic for location of the LEDs referenced above.
ALARM LED
SYNTH LED
SW FLT LED
DC power switch Power LED
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3.4 INSTALLING THE WDM HOST MODULE MOUNTING
SHELF AND WDM HOST MODULE
A bi-directional wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) system is available as an 
accessory item for the Prism system. 
If the Prism  configuration does not require the use of a WDM system, skip this 
section and proceed to “Install Host in Equipment Rack” on page 66.
3.4.1 Wavelength Division Multiplexer System Overview
The Wavelength Division Multiplexer (WDM) system is an accessory product that is 
used when it is desirable or necessary to combine the forward and reverse path 
optical signals from one Prism system onto a single optical fiber. Each WDM system 
consists of a Host and a Remote. At the Host there is a WDM chassis that contains the 
WDM modules, and there is a WDM cable assembly within the Remote. Both the Host 
WDM module and the Remote WDM cable assembly consist of a bi-directional 
wavelength division multiplexer, as shown in Figure 3-4. Note that the WDM enables 
up to three Prism RF bands to operate on a single OSP fiber.
Figure 3-4. WDM System

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The Host WDM module is mounted within a powder-paint coated sheet metal 
enclosure. A straight LC-type optical connector port is provided for connecting the 
forward/reverse path optical fiber to the WDM module. A pair of fiber patch cord 
leads with LC-type connectors are provided for connecting the WDM module to the 
forward and reverse path optical ports on the Host SeRF card. The WDM Host module 
mounting shelf and Host module are shown in Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5. WDM Host Module and Host Module Mounting Shelf
Figure 3-6 provides WDM port information.
Figure 3-6. WDM Ports
The WDM Test port (Port 3 shown in Figure 3-6) is a monitor or trap port. When taking 
a reading at this port, the signal power is 23 dB less than the input power going into 
Port 1. The wavelength of light measured is 1550 nm.
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Port 1: 1550nm IN (FWD)
Port 2: 1310nm OUT (REV)
Ports
1
2
3
4
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Each WDM module supports a single Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) port on the 
Host, but a WDM chassis can support up to 8 WDM modules, which allows it to be 
shared among multiple Hosts depending on the SFP port counts and system 
configuration. That is, the 8 modules allows a fully loaded Host with 8 SFP modules 
or multiple partially-loaded Hosts (for a maximum of 8 total SFPs). The WDM Host 
module mounting shelf installs in the equipment rack with the Host. Figure 3-7 shows 
a one Host WDM system. 
Figure 3-7. One Host WDM System
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When multiple Hosts require connection to a WDM system, the Host module 
mounting shelf and the Hosts should be mounted in the equipment rack as shown in 
Figure 3-8. This configuration allows the fiber patch cord leads from the two Host 
modules to be connected directly to the optical ports on any one of the four Hosts. 
Figure 3-8. Typical WDM and Host Configuration
3.4.2 Install WDM Host Components
The WDM Host module mounting shelf may be mounted in either a 19-inch or 23-inch 
EIA or WECO equipment rack. Four #12-24 screws are provided for securing the 
mounting shelf to the rack. 
Use the following procedure to install the WDM Host module mounting shelf in the 
equipment rack and to mount the WDM modules in the WDM Host module mounting 
shelf.
WDM MOUNTING
SHELF
(WITHOUT MODULES)
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11 The WDM Host module mounting shelf is shipped with the mounting brackets 
installed for 23-inch rack installations. If installing the mounting shelf in a 23-inch 
rack, proceed to Step 4. If installing the mounting shelf in a 19-inch rack proceed 
to Step 2.
22 Remove both mounting brackets from the mounting shelf (requires Phillips 
screwdriver) and save screws for reuse.
33 Reinstall both mounting brackets so the short side of the bracket is flush with the 
front panel as shown below. Use the screws removed in Step 2 to attach the new 
brackets to the mounting shelf.
44 Position the mounting shelf in the designated mounting space in the rack (per 
system design plan) and then secure the mounting brackets to the rack using the 
four #12-24 machine screws provided. 
55 Install each WDM Host module in the mounting shelf. A rail on the side of the 
module fits into a guide within the mounting. 
66 Secure each Host module to the mounting shelf by twisting the handle on each 
quarter-turn fastener 90º. 
77 Carefully store the fiber patch cord leads from each Host module. At the Remote 
end, the ProAx fiber used in WDM deployments is Fiber Number 1. The routing 
and connection procedures for the fiber patch cords are provided in “Optical 
Connections For Systems With a WDM” on page 76. Or, after connecting the fiber 
patch cord, correctly store the slack cable.
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