Andrew Wireless System CAPL17E19 ION-E Remote Unit for cellular systems User Manual

Andrew Wireless System ION-E Remote Unit for cellular systems

User Manual

ION®-E Series Low Power Carrier Access Point
Installation Guide • M0201AAC • February 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Document Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Document Revision History ..............................................................................................................................................................................1
Document Cautions and Notes......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Abbreviations Used in this Guide ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
CommScope Part Numbers .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
ION-E Series System Overview................................................................................................................................................................... 3
CAP L Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
CAP L Connectors, Ports, and LEDs................................................................................................................................................................... 5
CAP L with an Optical Fiber Interface......................................................................................................................................................... 6
CAP L with a Copper Interface and External DC Power..............................................................................................................................7
CAP L with a Copper Interface and Power Cat6A Cable............................................................................................................................. 8
Fan Interface Port.......................................................................................................................................................................................9
CAP L Accessory Options ..................................................................................................................................................................................9
Fan Kit....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Flat Mounting Bracket Kit......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
CAP L Mounting Bracket Kit .....................................................................................................................................................................10
CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
AC/DC Power Supply Kit........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
OCTIS Kits .................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Safely Working with ION-E Hardware ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Health and Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................12
Property Damage Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
General Installation Safety Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Guard Against Damage from Electro-Static Discharge.............................................................................................................................13
Compliance............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Equipment Symbols Used / Compliance .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Installing CAP Ls....................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Prepare for Installation................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Required Distances Between CAP Ls and Antennas ....................................................................................................................................... 16
CAP L Installation Rules .................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Cascade Rules .................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Recommended Tools and Material .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Determine the Power Consumption of the CAP L .................................................................................................................................... 18
Determine the CAP L Mounting Site ........................................................................................................................................................19
General Mounting Cautions .....................................................................................................................................................................21
Unpack and Inspect the CAP L and Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................22
Mount the CAP L.............................................................................................................................................................................................22
Flat-Surface Mount a CAP L...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Wall Mount a CAP L.................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Mounting Orientation for Wall Mounts.............................................................................................................................................24
Wall Mount a CAP L Using a Flat Mounting Bracket Kit.....................................................................................................................26
Wall Mount a CAP L Using a CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit.......................................................................................................... 28
Wall Mount a CAP L Using a AC/DC Power Supply Kit ....................................................................................................................... 32
Ceiling Mount a CAP L .............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Ceiling Mount a CAP L without a Fan Kit............................................................................................................................................35
Ceiling Mount a CAP L with a Fan Kit .................................................................................................................................................35
(Optional) Ground the CAP L .......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Connect the CAP L Cables............................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Cable a CAP L with an Optical Fiber Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Cable a CAP L with a Copper Interface.....................................................................................................................................................40
Cat6A Cable Requirements for CAP Ls with a Copper Interface ........................................................................................................ 40
Cable a CAP L with a Copper Interface and External DC Power.........................................................................................................43
Cable a CAP L with a Copper Interface and Power over Cat6A Cable................................................................................................ 45
Powering a CAP L ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Power LED Behavior .................................................................................................................................................................................48
Using the Power-Down Button ................................................................................................................................................................48
CAP L Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
Remove a CAP L from a Wall or Ceiling Mount .............................................................................................................................................. 49
Preventative CAP L Maintenance for CAP Ls with the Fan Kit Option............................................................................................................ 49
Cat6A Specifications and Testing Requirements....................................................................................................................................... 50
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Table of Contents
Contacting CommScope ........................................................................................................................................................................... 51
DCCS Global Technical Support ...................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Telephone Helplines.................................................................................................................................................................................51
Online Support ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling....................................................................................................................................51
Hardware to Software Mapping Information.................................................................................................................................................52
DCCS Technical Training ................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Accessing ION-E Series User Documentation .................................................................................................................................................53
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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
ThisinstallationguideprovidesaproductoverviewandinstallationinstructionsfortheION-ESeriesLow
PowerCarrierAccessPoint(CAPL),whichallowstransmissionbetweenION-Eequipment,antennas,and
Ethernetdevices(suchasWiFiandIPcameras).
Table1liststheCAPLmodelsthatthisinstallationguidesupports.
Document Revision History
ThisisthethirdreleaseoftheION®-ESeriesLowPowerCarrierAccessPointInstallationGuide,CommScope
DocumentNumberM0201AAC,datedJanuary2018,which
•adds
–supportfortheCAPL17E/19/23/25TDD
–"RequiredDistancesBetweenCAPLsandAntennas”onpage16
•updates
–therequiredclearancebetweenaCAPLandanantennain"GeneralInstallationSafetyRequirements”
onpage12
–“AntennaStmtforISED:”and“AntenneStmtpourISDE:”onpage14.
Table 1. Supported CAP L Models
Part Number 1 Model Name
7770203-000x CAP L 17E/17E/23/23
7770209-000x CAP L 18/21/26/26
7770356-000x CAP L 17E/17E/19/19
7776596-000x CAP L 7/80-85/17E/19
7776597-000x CAP L 17E/19/23/25TDD
1 The “-000x” suffix provides information as to whether the CAP L has a Fiber or
Copper interface, and the power and Fan Kit options. Contact your local sales
representative for further information.
For further information on ION-E system components, refer to the ION-E Series WCS-2, WCS-4, and e-POI
Subracks and Power Supply Unit Installation Guide and the ION-E Series Universal Access Point Installation
Guide (see "Accessing ION-E Series User Documentation” on page 53.)
For information on how to find the minimum software requirements for ION-E hardware, refer to
"Hardware to Software Mapping Information” on page 52.
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Document Overview
Document Cautions and Notes
Thisdocumentcontainsnotes,cautions,andwarnings.Ingeneral,cautions,warnings,andnotesindicatethe
following:
Abbreviations Used in this Guide
CommScope Part Numbers
TheCommScopeION-Epartnumbersinthisinstallationguideareintheformatofnnnnnnn-xx,wherethe
“-xx”suffixindicatesthelatestrelease.ContactyourlocalCommScopesalesrepresentativeforthecurrent
releasepartnumber.
The icon to the left is used to indicate a caution or warning. Cautions and warnings indicate operations or
steps that could cause personal injury, induce a safety problem in a managed device, destroy or corrupt
information, or interrupt or stop services.
The icon to the left indicates a caution or warning that pertains to laser equipment.
The icon to the left is indicates a caution or warning that pertains to Radio Frequency (RF).
The icon to the left indicates that the hardware is susceptible to Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) damage.
The icon to the left is indicates a Note. Notes provide information about special circumstances.
AUX Auxiliary ISDE Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada
CCelsius ISED Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
CAN Central Area Node kg Kilogram
CAP L Carrier Access Point, Low Power LED Light Emitting Diode
Cat Category MHz Megahertz
CAT Copper Transport mm Millimeter
dB Decibel MMF Multi-Mode Fiber
dBm Decibel-milliwatts OPT Optical Transport
DC Direct Current PN Part Number
DCCS Distributed Coverage and Capacity Solutions RAN Regional-Area Network
EFTA European Free Trade Association RF Radio Frequency
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility RU Rack Unit
EME
A
Europe, Middle East, Africa SFP Small Form-Factor Pluggable
EU European Union SMF Single-Mode Fiber
FFahrenheit TEN Transport Expansion Node
FCC Federal Communications Commission UAP Universal Access Point
Gb Gigabyte Vdc Volts, direct current
GHz Gigahertz WWatts
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ION-E Series System Overview
ION-E SERIES SYSTEM OVERVIEW
ThissectiondescribestheION-Esystem,whichisaunifiedwirelessinfrastructureplatformdefinedaround
ITbasedarchitecture.Itbringstogetherlicensedwirelessandpower,plusGigabitEthernetforWiFiintoone
wirelesssystemthatcanscaletobuildingsizeandistechnologyandspectrumagnosticandadaptive.Abasic
ION-Esystemcomprisesthecomponentslistedbelow;seealsoFigure1.
•CentralAreaNode(CAN)—providesserver-levelcontrolandprimarysignaldistribution.WCS-2(2U)
andWCS-4(4U)Subrackoptionsareavailable.
•TransportExpansionNode(TEN)—connectstoaCANusingMulti-ModeorSingle-Modefiberasa
secondarydistributionpoint.WCS-2(2U)andWCS-4(4U)Subrackoptionsareavailable.
•AccessPoint—connectsaCANoraTENtoantennasorotherwirelessdevices.Onthedownlink,an
AccessPoint(AP)convertsdataarrivingattheAPtoanalogsignalsandsendsthemtoanantenna.Onthe
uplink,receivedsignalsaredigitizedandserializedintodatastreamswhicharesentbacktothe
CAN/TEN.EachAPcontainsuptofourtransceiverpathsforRFcoverage.APssupportsGigabitEthernet
forWiFi,IPcameras,orotherdevicesinadditiontowirelessoveracommoncable.AnAPcanbeanyof
thefollowing:
–UniversalAccessPoint(UAP)—connectstheCAN/TENtoaninternalantenna;receivesdataand
powerthroughCat6Atwistedpaircabling.
–UAP-X—similarinfunctionasthestandardUAP,inadditiontoCommercialfrequencies,theUAP-X
alsosupportsPublicSafetyfrequencies,including700,800and400MHz.TheUAP-Xconnectsthe
CAN/TENtoexternalantennasandsupportsanextensivefrequencyrange.
–UAP-N25andUAP-XN25—similarinfunctionastheUAPandUAP-X,theUAP-N25andUAP-XN25
featurea25MHzfilterononepath(insteadofthe80MHzfilteronaUAPorUAP-X).Thisallows
coexistenceofspecificbands,suchasAustralia850MHzand900MHz.
–LowPowerCarrierAccessPoint(CAPL)—interfaceswiththeCAN/TENviaaCat6Acableoran
opticallink.ThisallowstheCAPLtoprovidedataoverCopper,Single-ModeFiber(SMF),or
Multi-ModeFiber(MMF).PowerforCAPLswithaCopperInterfacecanbeprovidedoverCat6Aor
ExternalAC/DC.PowerforCAPLswithaFiberInterfaceisprovidedoverExternalAC/DCorremotely
throughhybridfiber.
Figure 1. Basic ION-E System
A WCS-2 and a WCS-4 can be configured for use as a CAN or a TEN. When the information in this guide
applies to both configurations, the term “CAN/TEN” is used. When the information pertains to only one
of the configurations, that configuration will be identified singularly as “CAN” or “TEN.”
CAN TEN WiFi IP CameraAccess Point MM/SM FiberCat6A
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CAP L Overview
CAP L OVERVIEW
TheLowPowerCarrierAccessPoint(CAPL)interfaceswiththeCAN/TENviaaCat6Acableoranopticallink.
ThisallowstheCAPLtoprovidedataoverCopper,Single-ModeFiber(SMF),orMulti-ModeFiber(MMF).
PowerforCAPLswithaCopperInterfacecanbeprovidedoverCat6AorexternalDC.PowerforCAPLswith
aFiberInterfaceisprovidedoverExternalAC/DCorremotelythroughhybridfiber.
Onthedownlink,theCAPLconvertsdataarrivingattheCAPLtoanalogsignalsandsendsthemtothe
Antennaports.Ontheuplink,receivedsignalsaredigitizedandserializedintodatastreams,whicharesent
backtotheCAN/TEN.EachCAPLcanprovideRFcoverageforuptofourspecificfrequencybands.Figure2
showshowaCAPLcanbedeployedinanION-Esystem.
Figure 2. CAP L in an ION-E System
TheCAPL
•operateswithinthefollowingtemperatureranges
–CAPLwithoutaFanKit(passivelycooled)
Opticalunits:-33°Cto+40°C(-27.4°Fto104°F)
Cat6Aunits:0°Cto+40°C(32°Fto104°F)
–CAPLwithaFanKit,themaximumoperatingtemperatureincreasesto55°C(131°F);seealso"Fan
Kit”onpage10
•isoutdoorrated(IP67),however,theCat6Aunitsarenotdesignedforoutdooruse;see"Determinethe
CAPLMountingSite”onpage19
•hasatypicalpowerconsumptionof98W;seealso
–"FanKit”onpage10
–"DeterminethePowerConsumptionoftheCAPL”onpage18.
UAP
UAP UAP
UAP
CAP L
CAP L
CAP L
CAP L CAP L
CAP L
CAP L
CAP L
CAP L
CAP L
Cat6A cable
Fiber
Power
TEN
TEN
Node B
e-POI
CAN
Remote
Powering
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CAP L Overview
CAP L Connectors, Ports, and LEDs
Thefollowingsectionsidentifytheconnectors,ports,andLEDsavailableonthedifferentCAPLmodels.
•"CAPLwithanOpticalFiberInterface”onpage6
•"CAPLwithaCopperInterfaceandExternalDCPower”onpage7
•"CAPLwithaCopperInterfaceandPowerCat6ACable”onpage8
•"PoweringaCAPL”onpage48
•"FanInterfacePort”onpage9.
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CAP L Overview
CAP L with an Optical Fiber Interface
REF # Label Description Function
1, 4 ANT 3, ANT 4 Not available; connector is plugged.
2 ANT 1 4.3-10 RF connector Connect to two separate external antennas or to two ports on a cross-polarized dual antenna
via 50Ω coaxial cable. Each connector supports two RF bands. The end of the 50Ω coaxial cable
that connects to an ANT connector can be either a push-pull or a threaded connector. ANT 1/2
ship with dust caps that can be discarded upon unit installation.
3ANT 2
5Power LED
(Unlabeled)
Power LED See "Power LED Behavior” on page 48.
6 Unlabeled Proprietary 4-pin 36
to 60 Vdc Power
connector
Connects to a local or remote DC power supply, or to a Hybrid Fiber Junction Box.
7 2 Optical Port 2 Connects to an optional cascaded CAP L via an Optical OCTIS Kit (PN 7770612). Port 2 provides
the main signal interface. Optical transport occurs over Single Mode Fiber (SMF) or Multi Mode
Fiber (MMF). Port 2 ships with factory-installed EMI/weatherproof plug, and must remain
plugged if not in use. Graphic shows the OCTIS connector in blue.
8 1 Optical Port 1 Connects to an ION-E CAN/TEN (possibly through a local Hybrid Fiber Junction Box) and
provides the main signal interface. Optical transport occurs over Single Mode Fiber (SMF) or
Multi Mode Fiber (MMF). Uses the Optical OCTIS Kit (PN 7770612). Port 1 ships with a dust cap
that can be discarded upon unit installation. Graphic shows the OCTIS connector in blue.
9 A RJ45 Auxiliary port Connects to external Ethernet devices such as WiFi and IP cameras. Cabling is via the
appropriate CAT cable for the protocol; this model supports a 1000 BASE-T and 802.3at Class 4
Power over Cat6A Ethernet connection. Maximum attached cable length is 3 meters (9.8 feet).
For information on the Auxiliary port in cascades, see "Cascade Rules” on page 17. Port A ships
with factory-installed EMI/weatherproof plug, and must remain plugged if not in use.
1
2
3
4
7
8
9
6
5
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CAP L Overview
CAP L with a Copper Interface and External DC Power
REF # Label Description Function
1, 4 ANT 3, ANT 4 Not available; connector is plugged.
2ANT 1
4.3-10 RF connector
Connect to two separate external antennas or to two ports on a cross-polarized dual antenna
via 50Ω coaxial cable. Each connector supports two RF bands. The end of the 50Ω coaxial
cable that connects to an ANT connector can be either a push-pull or a threaded connector.
ANT 1/2 ship with dust caps that can be discarded upon unit installation.
3ANT 2
5Power LED
(Unlabeled)
Power LED See "Power LED Behavior” on page 48.
6 Power button
(Unlabeled)
Pushbutton switch Places the CAP L into a low-power sleep state, which allows you to safely unplug the CAP L
without a power arc.
Prior to disconnecting the Power cable from the CAP L, press the Power button to power off
the CAP L.
7 Unlabeled Proprietary 4-pin 36
to 60 Vdc Power
connector
Connects to a local or remote DC power supply, or to a Hybrid Fiber Junction Box.
8 2 Port 2 Not applicable to this model configuration—do not remove the factory-installed
EMI/weatherproof plug.
9 1 Port 1 Port 1 connects to an available port on a CAT Card in the CAN/TEN via Cat6A cable and
provides the main signal interface. Uses the Ethernet OCTIS Kit (PN 7760652). Port 1 ships with
a dust cap that can be discarded upon unit installation.
10 A RJ45 Auxiliary port The Auxiliary port provides a cascade connection to an optional locally powered cascaded
CAP L, or provides a connection to external Ethernet devices such as WiFi and IP cameras.
Cabling is via the appropriate CAT cable for the protocol; this model supports a 1000 BASE-T
and 802.3at Class 4 Power over Cat6A Ethernet connection. Maximum attached cable length
is 100 meters (328 feet). Port A ships with factory-installed EMI/weatherproof plug, and must
remain plugged if not in use. For information on how to use the Auxiliary port in cascades, see
"Cascade Rules” on page 17.
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CAP L with a Copper Interface and Power Cat6A Cable
REF # Label Description Function
1, 4 ANT 3, ANT 4 Not available; connector is plugged.
2ANT 1
4.3-10 RF connector
Connect to two separate external antennas or to two ports on a cross-polarized dual
antenna via 50Ω coaxial cable. Each connector supports two RF bands. The end of the
50Ω coaxial cable that connects to an ANT connector can be either a push-pull or a
threaded connector. ANT 1/2 ship with dust caps that can be discarded upon unit
installation.
3ANT 2
5Power LED
(Unlabeled)
Power LED See "Power LED Behavior” on page 48.
6Power
button
(Unlabeled)
Pushbutton switch Places the CAP L into a low-power sleep state, which allows you to safely unplug the
CAP L without a power arc. PowertoaCat6A CAP L mayalsobeshutdownviathe
ION-ESeriesSoftware.
Prior to disconnecting the Power cable from the CAP L, press the Power button to
power off the CAP L.
7 Unlabeled Proprietary 4-pin 36 to 60 Vdc
Power connector Plugged, not applicable to this model configuration.
8 2 Port 2 Not applicable to this model configuration—do not remove the factory-installed
EMI/weatherproof plug.
9 1 Port 1 Port 1 connects to an available port on a CAT Card in the CAN/TEN via Cat6A cable and
provides the main signal interface and power over Cat6A. Uses the Ethernet OCTIS Kit
(PN 7760652). Port 1 ships with a dust cap that can be discarded upon unit installation.
10 A RJ45 Auxiliary port The Auxiliary port provides a cascade connection to an optional locally powered
Secondary CAP L, or provides a connection to external Ethernet devices such as WiFi
and IP cameras. Cabling is via the appropriate CAT cable for the protocol; this model
supports a 1000 BASE-T and 802.3at Class 4 Power over Cat6A Ethernet connection.
Maximum attached cable length is 100 meters (328 feet). Port A ships with
factory-installed EMI/weatherproof plug, and must remain plugged if not in use.
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CAP L Overview
Fan Interface Port
Theprecedinggraphicshowstheproprietary8-pinFanInterfaceport,whichisonlyavailableonCAPLunits
thatshipwiththefactory-installedFanKit.IftheCAPLbeinginstalledincludestheFanKitoption,theFan
InterfaceportwillbecabledtotheFanKitatthefactory.IftheCAPLbeinginstalleddoesnotincludetheFan
Kitoption,theFanInterfaceportwillbeplugged.
CAP L Accessory Options
ThefollowingsectionsdescribehardwareoptionsfortheCAPL:
•"FanKit”onpage10
•"FlatMountingBracketKit”onpage10
•"CAPLMountingBracketKit”onpage10
•"CAPLHybridFiberSpliceBoxKit”onpage11
•"AC/DCPowerSupplyKit”onpage11
•"OCTISKits”onpage11.
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CAP L Overview
Fan Kit
TheoptionalFanKitisanintegratedshroudthatfitsovertheCAPLenclosuretoextendtheupperambient
temperaturerange.TheFanKit
•isIP55rated
•increasesthemaximumoperatingtemperatureto55°C(131°F)
•adds3WpowerconsumptiontotheCAPL;see"DeterminethePowerConsumptionoftheCAPL”on
page18.
•isfactoryinstalled,butcanbereplacedinthefield.
Flat Mounting Bracket Kit
TheFlatMountingBracketKit(CommScopePN7774353-xx)providesthemountingbracketsrequiredto
mountanCAPLtoawallorotherflatsurface.See"WallMountaCAPLUsingaFlatMountingBracketKit”on
page26.
CAP L Mounting Bracket Kit
TheCAPLMountingBracketKit(CommScopePN7774354-xx)providesthemountingbracketsrequiredto
mountanCAPLtoawallorotherflatsurfacewhenusingthe“CAPLHybridFiberSpliceBoxKit”orthe
“AC/DCPowerSupplyKit.”
Fan Kit
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CAP L Overview
CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit
TheCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBoxKit(CommScopePN7781091-xx)separatesthepowerfromthefiber
signalsonahybridfiberfeedfromtheCAN/TEN.ItfeedspowertotheCAPLthroughacompositecablethat
includesbothfiberandcopperpowerwires.FiberandcopperterminateattheSpliceBox,whichallowsyou
toseparatetheDCwiresandfiberattheremoteend.ForCAPLswithaFiberInterface,youwilltypicallyuse
compositecabletotransportsignalandpower,andthenusetheCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBoxKitto
terminatethefiberattheCAPL.See"WallMountaCAPLUsingaCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBoxKit”on
page28.
AC/DC Power Supply Kit
TheAC/DCPowerSupplyKit(CommScopePN7775087-xx)providesa48VExternalPowerSupplythat
convertslocalACpowertoDCpowerfortheCAPL.WherevercopperisalreadyavailableforaCAPL
installation,aCAPLwithCopperInterfaceshouldbeinstalled.However,inacascade,PoEisonlyavailable
forthePrimaryCAPL—theSecondaryCAPLwillrequirelocalpowerandtheuseoftheAC/DCPowerSupply
Kit.Moreover,theAC/DCPowerSupplyKitcanbeusedforaFiberorCopperInterfacewhenremote
poweringisnotfeasible.See"WallMountaCAPLUsingaAC/DCPowerSupplyKit”onpage32.
OCTIS Kits
AllCAPLsincludeoneOCTIS1KitfortheprimaryinterfacetotheCAN/TEN.RegardlessofwhichOCTISKit
shipswiththeCAPL,itwillplugintotheCAPLPort1.ItistheconfigurationoftheOCTISKitthatthenmakes
theAUXportcompatibleforaCopperInterfaceoraFiberInterface.
YoucanorderanadditionalOCTISKit,whichwouldallowyoutocascadetwoCAPLs,ortoattachanauxiliary
Ethernetdevice;whichOCTISKityoushouldorderisidentifiedinTable2.
1 OCTISisatrademarkofRADIALL.
Table 2. CAP LOCTIS Kits
Kit Name CommScope PN Description
Optical OCTIS Kit 7770612 Use only with CAP Ls with a Fiber Interface to cascade a Secondary
fiber unit.
Ethernet OCTIS Kit 7760652 Use with CAP Ls that have a Fiber or Copper Interface to cascade a
Secondary copper unit, or to attach an auxiliary Ethernet device.
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SAFELY WORKING WITH ION-E HARDWARE
Thefollowingsectionsprovideimportantinformationthatyoushouldreadandknowbeforeworkingwith
anyION-Ehardware.Observeallcautionsandwarningslistedinthissection.
Health and Safety Precautions
.
Property Damage Warnings
General Installation Safety Requirements
A high leakage current ground (earth) connection to the Power Supply Unit (PSU) is essential before
making any other connections to the PSU.
Laser radiation. Risk of eye injury in operation. Do not stare into the laser beam; do not view the laser
beam directly or with optical instruments.
High frequency radiation in operation. Risk of health hazards associated with radiation from the
antenna(s) connected to the unit. Implement prevention measures to avoid the possibility of close
proximity to the antenna(s) while in operation.
Keep operating instructions within easy reach and make them available to all users.
Only license holders for the respective frequency range are allowed to operate this unit.
Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that all warning labels are kept in a
legible condition. Replace any missing or damaged labels.
Make sure the unit's settings are correct for the intended use (refer to the manufacturer product
information) and regulatory requirements are met. Do not carry out any modifications or fit any spare
parts, which are not sold or recommended by the manufacturer.
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 system is a RF Transmitter and continuously emits RF energy. Maintain a minimum 12-inch (30 cm)
clearance from the antenna while the system is operating. Whenever possible, shut down the RAN before
servicing the antenna.
Do not remove caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so.
The CAP L is to be used only with CommScope (NEC Class 2) or Limited Power Source ION-E Subrack, or
equivalent.
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Guard Against Damage from Electro-Static Discharge
Compliance
1Notice:Forinstallations,whichhavetocomplywithFCCRFexposurerequirements,theantenna
selectionandinstallationmustbecompletedinawaytoensurecompliancewiththoseFCCrequirements.
DependingontheRFfrequency,ratedoutputpower,antennagain,andthelossbetweentherepeaterand
antenna,theminimumdistanceDtobemaintainedbetweentheantennalocationandhumanbeingsis
calculatedaccordingtothisformula:
where
•P(mW)istheradiatedpowerattheantenna,i.e.themax.ratedrepeateroutputpowerinadditionto
theantennagainminusthelossbetweentherepeaterandtheantenna.
•PD(mW/cm²)istheallowedPowerDensitylimitacc.to47CFR1.1310(B)forgeneralpopulation/
uncontrolledexposureswhichis
–f(MHz)/1500forfrequenciesfrom300MHzto1500MHz
–1forfrequenciesfrom1500MHzto100,000MHz
RFexposurecompliancemayneedtobeaddressedatthetimeoflicensing,asrequiredbytheresponsible
FCCBureau(s),includingantennaco-locationrequirementsof1.1307(b)(3).
2Notice:ForinstallationswhichhavetocomplywithEuropeanEN50385exposurecompliance
requirements,thefollowingPowerDensitylimits/guidelines(mW/cm²)accordingtoICNIRParevalid:
•0.2forfrequenciesfrom10MHzto400MHz
•F(MHz)/2000forfrequenciesfrom400MHzto2GHz
•1forfrequenciesfrom2GHzto300GHz
3Notice:Installationofthisequipmentisinfullresponsibilityoftheinstaller,whohasalsothe
responsibility,thatcablesandcouplersarecalculatedintothemaximumgainoftheantennas,sothatthis
value,whichisfiledintheFCCGrantandcanberequestedfromtheFCCdatabase,isnotexceeded.The
industrialboostersareshippedonlyasanakedboosterwithoutanyinstallationdevicesorantennasasit
needsforprofessionalinstallation.
4Notice:ForinstallationswhichhavetocomplywithFCC/ISEDrequirements:
English:
ThisdevicecomplieswithFCCPart15.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)this
devicemaynotcauseinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference,including
interferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperationofthedevice.
ThisdevicecomplieswithHealthCanada'sSafetyCode.TheinstallerofthisdeviceshouldensurethatRF
radiationisnotemittedinexcessoftheHealthCanada'srequirement.Informationcanbeobtainedat
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php.
Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent ESD damage, always wear
an ESD wrist strap when working with ION-E hardware components. Not all ION-E hardware requires
grounding. For those ION-E hardware components for which grounding is required, connect the ground
wire on the ESD wrist strap to an earth ground source before touching the ION-E component. Wear the
wrist strap the entire time that you work with the ION-E hardware.
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Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidthe
user'sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
AntennaStmtforISED:
Thisdevicehasbeendesignatedtooperatewiththeantennashavingamaximumgainof9dBi.Antennas
havingagaingreaterthan9dBiareprohibitedforusewiththisdevicewithoutconsentbyISED
regulators.Therequiredantennaimpedanceis50ohms.
Theantenna(s)usedforthistransmittermustbeinstalledtoprovideaseparationdistanceofatleast30
cmfromallpersonsandmustnotbeco-locatedoroperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennaor
transmitter.Usersandinstallersmustbeprovidedwithantennainstallationinstructionsandtransmitter
operatingconditionsforsatisfyingRFexposurecompliance.
French:
CetappareilestconformeàFCCPartie15.SonutilisationestsoumiseàLesdeuxconditionssuivantes:(1)
cetappareilnepeutpasprovoquerd'interférenceset(2)cetappareildoitaccepterTouteinterférence,y
comprislesinterférencesquipeuventcauserunmauvaisfonctionnementdudispositif.
CetappareilestconformeavecSantéCanadaCodedesécurité6.Leprogrammed'installationdecet
appareildoits'assurerquelesrayonnementsRFn'estpasémisau-delàdeI'exigencedeSantéCanada.Les
informationspeuventêtreobtenues:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php
Leschangementsoumodificationsnonexpressémentapprouvésparlapartieresponsabledela
conformitépourraientannulerl'autoritédel'utilisateuràutilisercetéquipement.
AntenneStmtpourISDE:
Cedispositifaétédésignépourfonctionneraveclesantennesayantungainmaximalde9dBi.Antennes
ayantungainplusgrandque9dBisontinterditespouruneutilisationaveccetappareilsansle
consentementdesorganismesderéglementationd'ISDE.L'impédanced'antennerequiseest50ohms.
L'antenne(s)utilisépourcetémetteurdoitêtreinstallépourfournirunedistancedeséparationd'au
moins30cmdetouteslespersonnesetnedoitpasêtreco-localiséesouopérantenconjonctionavecune
autreantenneouémetteur.Lesutilisateursetlesinstallateursdoiventêtrefournisavecdesinstructions
d'installationdel'antenneetdesconditionsdefonctionnementdel'émetteurpoursatisfairela
conformitéauxexpositionsRF.
5Notice:TheunitcomplieswithOvervoltageCategoryII.Italsocomplieswiththesurgerequirement
accordingtoEN61000-4-5(fineprotection);however,installationofanadditionalmedium(vialocal
supplyconnection)and/orcoarseprotection(externalsurgeprotection)isrecommendeddependingon
theindividualapplicationinordertoavoiddamagecausedbyovercurrent.
ForCanadaandUS,componentsusedtoreducetheOvervoltageCategoryshallcomplywiththe
requirementsofIEC61643-series.Asanalternative,componentsusedtoreducetheOvervoltage
CategorymaycomplywithANSI/IEEEC62.11,CSACertificationNoticeNo.516,CSAC22.2No.1,orUL
1449.Suitabilityofthecomponentfortheapplicationshallbedeterminedfortheintendedinstallation.
6Notice:Correspondinglocalparticularitiesandregulationsmustbeobserved.Fornationaldeviations,
pleaserefertotherespectivedocumentsincludedinthemanualCDthatisdeliveredwiththeunit.
7Note:ForaClassBdigitaldeviceorperipheral:
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuant
topart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmful
interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequency
energyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterference
toradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular
installation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcan
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bedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrectthe
interference.
8Notice:ForaClassAdigitaldeviceorperipheral.
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassAdigitaldevice,pursuant
toPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmful
interferencewhentheequipmentisoperatedinacommercialenvironment.Thisequipmentgenerates,
uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththe
instructionmanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.Operationofthis
equipmentinaresidentialareaislikelytocauseharmfulinterferenceinwhichcasetheuserwillbe
requiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathisownexpense.
9Note:ThisunitcomplieswithEuropeanstandardEN60950-1/EN62368-1.
Equipment Symbols Used / Compliance
Pleaseobservethemeaningsofthefollowingsymbolsusedinourequipmentandthecompliancewarnings
listedinTable3.
Table 3. Compliance Labels
Symbol Compliance Meaning
—FCC
For industrial (Part 20) signal booster:
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to
operate this device. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including
penalties in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
—ISED
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by an installer approved
by an ISED licensee. You MUST have an ISED LICENCE or the express consent of an ISED licensee to
operate this device.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ce produit N'EST PAS un appareil de CONSOMMATION. Il est conçu pour être
installé par un installateur approuvé par un titulaire de licence d'ISDE. Pour utiliser cet appareil,
vous DEVEZ détenir une LICENCE d'ISDE ou avoir obtenu le consentement exprès d'un titulaire de
licence autorisé par ISDE.
CE
To be sold exclusively to mobile operators or authorized installers - no harmonized frequency
bands, operation requires license. Intended use: EU and EFTA countries.
Indicates conformity with the RED directive 2014/53/EU and/or RoHS directive 2011/65/EU.
CE Indicates conformity with the RED directive 2014/53/EU and RoHS directive 2011/65/EU certified
by the notified body no. 0700.
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INSTALLING CAP LS
ThefollowingsectionsguideyouthroughtheinstallationofaCAPL.payattentiontoallcautions,andfollow
thestepsintheorderpresented.
Prepare for Installation
Dothefollowingbeforebeginninginstallation.
•Reviewandknowthecautionsin"SafelyWorkingwithION-EHardware”onpage12.
•Reviewthesystemdesignplan.
•Identifytheequipmentinstallationsite.
•Reviewthepowerrequirementstomakesurethesitecansupportthisinstallation.
•Mapoutallcableruns.
•Identifyandobtainalltoolsandmaterialsrequiredtocompletetheinstallation.
Required Distances Between CAP Ls and Antennas
Table4liststhedistancethatmustbemaintainedbetweenspecificCAPLmodelsandantennas.Seealsothe
requirementslistedin“AntennaStmtforISED:”and“AntenneStmtpourISDE:”onpage14.
CAP L Installation Rules
WheninstallingaCAPL,youmustobservethefollowingrules.
•CAPLwithCopperInterface
–ConnectsviaitsRJ-45porttoaCATCardintheCAN/TEN
–EachCATPortcansupporttwoCopperCAPLs,butyoucannotexceedsixCAPLsperCATCard,for
maximumtotalsof24CAPLsinastraightcascadeconfiguration,and32CAPLsperWCSSubrackin
adaisy-chainconfiguration,butyoumustadheretotheCopperCAPLpoweringrules.
–Therecanbeatotalof12CAPLsconnectedtoaCATCardinacascadeconfiguration.TheCAPL
connectedtotheCATCardisthePrimaryCAPL,towhichyoucanconnectoneself-powered
SecondaryCAPL.See"CascadeRules”onpage17.
Table 4. Required Antenna Distance
CAP L Model
Antenna gain
without cable
loss [dBi]
Maximum Distance
FCC ISED
Meters Inches Meters Inches
CAP L 7 /80-85/17 E / 19 9 .176 6.9 .256 10.1
CAP L 17E/17E/19/19 9 .218 8.58 .259 10.2
CAP L 1 7E/17E/2 3 / 2 3 9 .169 6.65 .237 9.33
CAP L 1 7E/19/2 3 / 2 5TDD 9 .178 1 7.02
1 .183 1 7.22 1
1 These values were determined by calculation rather than by measurement.
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•CAPLwithFiberInterface
–ConnectsviaitsOpticalPort1toanOPTCardintheCAN/TEN
–Youcanconnectupto4CAPLsperOPTCardforatotalof16.
–YoucanconnectuptothreeCAPLunits(orcascadedpairs)toOPTCardPorts1-4.See"Cascade
Rules”onpage17.
Cascade Rules
WhencascadingaSecondaryCAPLoranexternalEthernetdevicesuchasWiFioranIPcamera,youmust
observethefollowingrules,whicharealsodocumentedintheinstallationproceduresincludedinthis
installationguide.
•Inacascade,theCAPLconnecteddirectlytotheCAN/TENisthePrimaryCAPL,andtheCAPLthat
connectstothePrimaryCAPListheSecondaryCAPL.
•Thecascadedunitmustusethesametransporttype(CopperorOptical).
–TocascadetwoOpticalCAPLs,useafiber-opticcable.
–TocascadetwoCopperCAPLs,useCat6Acable.Use23AWGCat6Acable;forcablelimitations,see
"Cat6ACableRequirementsforCAPLswithaCopperInterface”onpage40.
•TheSecondaryCAPLmustgetitspowerthroughtheDCconnector.ForCAPLswithaCopperInterface,
powerovertheCat6Acabletothecascadedunitisnotsupported.
•YouconnectCAPLswithaCopperInterfacetoaCATCardintheWCSSubrack.EachCATCardhasfour
RJ-45ports(labeled1-4).
–YoucanconnectuptothreeCAPLswithaCopperInterface(orcascadedpairs)toCATCardPorts
1-3.
–IfinstalledinCATCardPort4,theCAPLwithCopperInterfacemustbelocallypowered.
•YouconnectCAPLswithaFiberInterfacetoanOPTCardintheWCSSubrack.EachOPTCardhasfour
10Gbpsports(labeled1-4)forfiberconnections.
–Youcanconnectupto4CAPLsperOPTCardforatotalof16.
–Inacascade,theCAPLconnectedtotheOPTCardisthePrimaryCAPL,towhichyoucanconnectone
SecondaryCAPL.
•UseoftheAuxiliaryportsinacascadedsystemislimitedasdescribedbelow.
–ForCAPLswithaFiberInterface,onlyusetheAuxiliaryportonthePrimaryCAPL.
–ForCAPLswithaCopperInterface,usetheAuxiliaryportonthePrimaryCAPLtoconnectoneofthe
following:
alocallypoweredSecondaryCAPL
anexternalEthernetdevicesuchasWiFioranIPcamera.
•Thetotal320MHzRFbandwidthissharedbetweenthetwocascadedunits,butcanbesharedunevenly;
thatis,withmorebandwidthgoingtoeitherthePrimaryorSecondaryCAPL—eitherCAPLcantransmit
allthe320MHzRFbandwidthoranysubsetofit.
•AfterthePrimaryCAPLpowersup,theSecondaryCAPLwillbediscoveredandpoweruponitsown;for
informationonhowaCAPLpowersup,see"PoweringaCAPL”onpage48.
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Recommended Tools and Material
•ElectrostaticDischarge(ESD)wriststrap
•DrillandbitstomountCAPLtoawallorceiling
•Fibercleaningequipment
•ifrequiredperlocalpractice,insulatedstrandedcopperwireforchassisground;see"(Optional)Ground
theCAPL”onpage36.
Determine the Power Consumption of the CAP L
UsethepowerconsumptionmatrixinTable5tocalculatepowerconsumptionforaCAPL,where
•theconsumptionnumbersareattheCAPLpowerinputsanddonotaccountforfeedlosses
•themaximumconsumptionnumbersinTable5donotincludethepowerconsumedbyanyattached
auxiliarydevices.BothCAPLpowerconsumptionandauxiliarydevicepowermustbeincludedwhen
calculatingfeedlosses.
Table 5. CAP L Power Consumption
Configuration Voltage Range (V) Typical Power (W) Maximum Power (W)
Optical Fiber Interface without Fan Kit 1, 2 36 - 60 92 102
Optical Fiber Interface with Fan Kit 1, 2 36 - 60 95 107
Copper Interface and External DC Power without Fan Kit 1 36 - 60 100 110
Copper Interface and External DC Power with Fan Kit 1 36 - 60 103 115
Copper Interface and Power Cat 6A Cable without Fan Kit <60V maximum 100 110
Copper Interface and Power Cat 6A Cable with Fan Kit <60V maximum 103 115
1 Does not include consumption of optional local DC supply.
2 Optical unit does not include SFP+ Module consumption. Can support up to 3W (more with engineering consultation)
maximum total SFP+ Module consumption. Typical installation (sufficient for SM up to 10km or MM) would be 0.8W
typical, 1.0W max for each SFP+ Module.
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Determine the CAP L Mounting Site
Whendecidingonasuitablemountingsite,observethefollowingrules;referalsoto"MountingOrientation
forWallMounts”onpage24.
•TheCAPLissuitableforinstallationindoorsforanyunit.
•CommScoperecommendsthataCAPLwithanOpticalFiberInterfacebeinstalledoutdoorsonlyifithas
aFanKit.
•UsetheweightslistedinTable6todetermineasitethatcanbeartheweightoftheCAPLthatisbeing
installed,where:
–The“MaximumLiftWeight”isthehighestweightthatmustbeliftedduringinstallation.(Aninstaller
onlyneedstoliftCAPLcomponentsatonetime,notthewhollyconfiguredCAPL.)
–The“TotalHangingWeight”istheweightoftheCAPL,includingtheweightoftheMountingBracket
andPowerSupply,minustheweightoftheexternalcablesandconnectors,thatthemountingsite
mustbeabletosupport.
•UsethedimensionsshowninFigure3onpage20throughFigure5onpage21.
A CAP L with a Copper Interface is not designed for outdoor installations—it is not lightning protected.
However, the antenna to which the Copper Interface units attach can be outdoors if suitable
lightning-protection devices are used at the antenna site.
Table 6. Maximum CAP L Installation Weights*
CAP L configured with this kit …
Maximum Lift Weight Total Hanging Weight
No Fan Kit With Fan Kit No Fan Kit With Fan Kit
kg lbs. kg lbs. kg lbs. kg lbs.
Flat Mounting Bracket 10.8 23.8 11.3 25 10.8 23.8 11.3 25
AC/DC Power Supply Kit 10.7 23.6 11.2 24.7 13.2 29 13.7 30.2
CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit 10.7 23.6 11.2 24.7 12.2 26.9 12.7 28
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Figure 3. Mounting Dimensions for a CAP L with the Flat Mounting Bracket Kit
Figure 4. Mounting Dimensions for a CAP L Mounted with the CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit
489.12mm
[19.26”]
512mm
[20.16”]
144mm
[5.67”]
440mm
[17.32”]
406.4mm
[16”]
120mm
[4.72"]
383.34mm
[15.09"]
512mm
[20.16”]
30mm
2X
[1.18"]
424.53mm
[16.71"]
390.33mm
[15.37"]
24mm
[0.94"]
2X
188mm
[7.4"] 460.75mm
[18.14"]
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Figure 5. Mounting Dimensions for a CAP L Mounted with the AC/DC Power Supply Kit
General Mounting Cautions
ThefollowingcautionsapplytoallCAPLinstallations;theremaybeothermountingcautionsapplicabletoa
specificmountingoption,whichwillbedefinedintheapplicablemountingprocedure.
Attach all CAP Ls securely to a stationary object as described in this installation guide.
To maintain proper ventilation, keep at least 76 mm (3-inch) clearance around the CAP L.
The installation site must be able to bear the weight of the CAP L; see Table 6 on page 19.
120mm
[4.724"]
36.5mm
[1.437"]
48.69mm
[1.917"]
447.979mm
[17.637"]
24.106mm
[0.949"]
373.873mm
[14.719"]
87.44mm
[3.443"]
399.8mm
[15.74"] 469.62
[18.489"]
35.727mm
[1.407"]
30mm
[1.181"]
2X
401mm
[15.787"]
158.42mm
[6.237"]
188mm
[7.402"]
104.73mm
[4.123"]
31.5mm
[1.24"]
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Unpack and Inspect the CAP L and Optional Accessories
1Inspecttheexterioroftheshippingcontainer(s)forevidenceofroughhandlingthatmayhavedamaged
thecomponentsinthecontainer.
2Unpackeachcontainerwhilecarefullycheckingthecontentsfordamageandverifywiththepackingslip.
3Ifdamageisfoundorpartsaremissing,fileaclaimwiththecommercialcarrierandnotifyCommScope
TechnicalSupport(see"DCCSGlobalTechnicalSupport”onpage51).Savethedamagedcartonsfor
inspectionbythecarrier.
4Saveallshippingcontainersforuseiftheequipmentrequiresshipmentatafuturedate.
Mount the CAP L
TheCAPLissuitableforindoorandoutdoorinstallationsasfollows:
•Indoors—AllversionsoftheCAPLcanbeinstalledindoors.
•Outdoors—
–OnlyOpticalFiberCAPLswiththeoptionalFanKitcanbeinstalledoutdoors.
–DonotinstallCopperCAPLs(thatis,haveCat6Acabling)outdoorsastheyarenotdesignedfor
outdoortemperatures,nordotheyhaverequiredlightningprotection.
Mountinginstructionsaredividedintothesectionslistedbelow.
•Thefollowingsectionsapplytoallinstallations.
–"GeneralMountingCautions”onpage21
–"MountingOrientationforWallMounts”onpage24.
•Followthemountinginstructionsthatareappropriateforthisinstallation:
–"Flat-SurfaceMountaCAPL”onpage23
–"WallMountaCAPLUsingaFlatMountingBracketKit”onpage26
–"CeilingMountaCAPLwithaFanKit”onpage35
–"WallMountaCAPLUsingaAC/DCPowerSupplyKit”onpage32.
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Flat-Surface Mount a CAP L
YoucanplaceaCAPLonaflatsurface,suchasashelf,desk,cabinet,aboveaceiling,oranyotherhorizontal
surfacethatallowsstableplacement.
IfyoumounttheCAPLonaflatsurface,inadditiontotheruleslistedin"GeneralMountingCautions”on
page21,youmustalsoobservethefollowingrulesthatarespecifictoaflat-surfacemount.
Figure 6. CAP L Orientation in Flat-Surface Mounting
AfteryoumounttheCAPLonaflatsurface,followthestepsin"ConnecttheCAPLCables”onpage37.
To maintain proper ventilation, keep at least 76 mm (3-inch) clearance around the CAP L.
Do not stack CAP Ls on top of each other.
Always secure the CAP L to the mounting surface.
If a CAP L without a Fan Kit is flat-surface mounted, the minimum clearance above the CAP L is 203.2
millimeters (8 inches).
Always mount the CAP L with its mounting option facing down against the mounting surface, and the
enclosure fins facing up; see Figure 6.
If you are mounting the CAP L above a ceiling, its antennas must protrude below the ceiling. That is, the
CAP L will be above the ceiling, but any connected WiFi units or IP cameras will be mounted below the
ceiling; see Figure 6.
Fins facing up
Flat Suface
Flat-Mounng Bracket
opon is securing the
CAP L to the flat
surface.
Fins Facing down
If the CAP L does not have a Fan Kit, do not Flat-Suface Mount with the CAP L Fins facing down.
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Wall Mount a CAP L
ThefollowingsectionsprovidetheinstallationmethodologyandstepsrequiredtomountaCAPLtoawall.
Mounting Orientation for Wall Mounts
WhenwallmountingaCAPL,therecommendationsshouldbeobserved.
•WallMountOrientationforaCAPLwithoutaFanKit
Figure 7. Mounting Orientation for a CAP L without the Optional Fan Kit (Flat Mounting Bracket Shown)
A CAP L that does not have a Fan Kit is passively cooled. You should therefore mount a CAP L that does not
have a Fan Kit with the ANT ports pointing down (see Figure 7). Otherwise, the CAP L will have a reduced
maximum operating temperature of 33°C (91°F).
ANT connectors poinng down
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•WallMountOrientationforaCAPLwithaFanKit—ToallowforoptimalaccesstotheCAPLcables,it
isrecommendedthataCAPLwiththeFanKitoptionbemountedwiththeANTportsarepointingtothe
left;seeFigure8.
Figure 8. Mounting Orientation for a CAP L with the Optional Fan Kit (Flat Mounting Bracket Shown)
Mounting requirements for flat surfaces are described in "Flat-Surface Mount a CAP L” on page 23.
Ceiling-mount requirements are described in "Ceiling Mount a CAP L with a Fan Kit” on page 35.
ANT connectors
poinng to the le
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Wall Mount a CAP L Using a Flat Mounting Bracket Kit
1Followthestepsin"UnpackandInspecttheCAPLandOptionalAccessories”onpage22.
2Refertoandobserveallcautionslistedin"GeneralMountingCautions”onpage21.
3Referto"DeterminetheCAPLMountingSite”onpage19todeterminethemountinglocation,whichmust
beabletosupporttheweightanddimensionsoftheCAPL.
4Referto"MountingOrientationforWallMounts”onpage24todeterminethemountingorientationofthe
CAPL.
5AttachthetwomountingbracketstothebackoftheCAPLenclosureasdescribedbelowandasshownin
Figure9(CAPLwithaFanKit)andFigure10onpage27(CAPLwithoutFanKit).
aUsethreeoftheM6-1.0x14mmscrewsthatcamewiththeFlatMountingBracketKittoattachtheleft
ortopmountingbrackettothethreecorrespondinghorizontalorverticalM6-1.0mountingtapson
thebackoftheCAPLchassis.
bUsethreeoftheM6-1.0x14mmscrewsthatcamewiththeFlatMountingBracketKittoattachthe
rightorbottommountingbrackettothethreecorrespondinghorizontalorverticalM6-1.0mounting
tapsonthebackoftheCAPLchassis.
Figure 9. CAP L (No Fan Kit) with Flat Mounting Bracket Kit (PN 7774353-xx)
One Mounng bracket
in horizontal posion
Three
M6-1.0 x 14mm
screws
One Mounng bracket
in horizontal posion Three M6-1.0 x 14mm screws NOTE: Install a CAP L with
a Fan Kit horizontally.
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Figure 10. CAP L with a Fan Kit and Flat Mounting Bracket Kit (PN 7774353-xx)
6Usefour5/16-inchorM8lagscrews(orwhateverscrewtypeisappropriateforthematerialtowhichthe
CAPListomountedon)tomounttheCAPLtothewall.
7Followthestepsin"(Optional)GroundtheCAPL”onpage36ifgroundingisrequiredorpreferred.
8Followthestepsin"ConnecttheCAPLCables”onpage37.
One Mounng bracket
in vercal posion
Three
M6-1.0 x 14mm
screws
One Mounng bracket
in vercal posion
Three
M6-1.0 x 14mm
screws
NOTE: Install a CAP L that does not have a Fan Kit vercally.
Fan Kit
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Wall Mount a CAP L Using a CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit
1Followthestepsin"UnpackandInspecttheCAPLandOptionalAccessories”onpage22.
2Referto"DeterminetheCAPLMountingSite”onpage19todeterminethemountinglocation,whichmust
beabletosupporttheweightanddimensionsoftheCAPL.
3Referto"MountingOrientationforWallMounts”onpage24todeterminethemountingorientationofthe
CAPL.
4AssemblethecablesintheHybridFiberSpliceBox.
aOpentheHybridFiberSpliceBoxandremovetheinstallationkit
thatisinside.
bUsingthepartsfromtheHybridFiberSpliceBox,insertthe
SpliceHolderandfastenitusingaPTK30x6screwandoneM4
washer.
cFromtheCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBoxKit,insertFiberPatch
Cordinoneofthecableglandsindicatedinthegraphictothe
right.
dStriptheinsulationofthecompositecablefor100cmandthefibersfor90cm,andthenshorten
thecoppercablesto25cm.
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eInsertthecompositecableinthefirstcableglandandseparate
themulti-fiberscablefromthecopperwires.Itisnecessaryto
removethenuttoperformthisaction.Thecablemustbefed
throughthenutanditmustberetightenedoncefinished.
fBendthesplicedfibersusingthecornerguidesandfixthe
splicestothespliceholder.
gBendtheopticalcablesasshowinthepicturetotheright.
hIfasecondspliceholderisneeded,itcanbeassembledusingthe
M4insulatingwasherandtwoM4plainwashers,asshownto
theright.TherequiredscrewisaPTK30x12.
iMounttheinternalsupportSpliceBoxION-URUusingthree
PTK30x6screws.
jRemovethesealingnutandrubberofthecableglandandinsert
theopticalcables.
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kPlaceeachcableintooneofthegroovesofthesealinsert.
lPressthesealinsertintotheclampringopening.
mFixtheopticalcablesinsidetheboxusingonecabletieandtight
thesealingnut.
nItispossibletoseparatetheopticalcablesandusetwodifferent
cableglands.Removethesealingnutandrubberoneachcable
gland.
oCloseallunusedgrooveswiththeplasticcylinders,nomatterif
oneortwocableglandsareused.
pInsertthecopperwiresinthefirstmultipleterminalconnectors.
Seemarkingsontheinternalsupport.Thenfastenthecopper
cablesinsidetheboxusingonecabletie.
qRemovethesealingnutandinserttheRemoteUnitsupplycable
andtightenthesealingnut.
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5AssembleandmounttheCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBoxKitandtheCAPL,asdescribedbelowandas
showninFigure11onpage32,whichshowsaCAPLwithFanKit(installationforaCAPLwithoutaFan
Kitisthesame).
aAttachtheHybridFiberSpliceBoxtotheWallBracketwiththethreecaptivescrewsalreadyinstalled
intheSpliceBox.
bAttachtheassembledHybridSpliceBoxandWallMountingBrackettotheselectedmountinglocation.
cUsethesixM6-1.0x14mmscrewstoattachthetwoAngledMountingBracketstotheWallMounting
Bracket.
iPutthetoptwoflange-headscrewshalfwayintothemountingbrackets,andthenusethemto
“hang”theCAPLintheWallMountingBracket.
ii Attachthebottomtwoflange-headscrews.
iii Tightenallfourscrews.
dFromtheCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBoxKit:
iAttachtheLocalPowerJumpertotheCAPLpowerconnector.
ii AttachtheFiberPatchCordtotheCAPLPort1;theotherendwasattachedinStep4c(page28)
tooneofthecableglands.
rConnectthesupplycabletotheterminalstripandfixitinsidethe
boxusingonecabletie.Itispossibletoconnectasecondsupply
cable.
sIncaseofusingremoteunitVdc/100connectthesupplycableas
shownbesides.Refertomarkingsontheinternalsupport.
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Figure 11. CAP L with Fan Kit, CAP L Mounting Bracket Kit, and CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit
6Followthestepsin"(Optional)GroundtheCAPL”onpage36ifgroundingisrequiredorpreferred.
7Followthestepsin"ConnecttheCAPLCables”onpage37.
Wall Mount a CAP L Using a AC/DC Power Supply Kit
1Refertoandobserveallcautionslistedin"GeneralMountingCautions”onpage21.
2Referto"DeterminetheCAPLMountingSite”onpage19todeterminethemountinglocation,whichmust
beabletosupporttheweightanddimensionsoftheCAPL.
3Referto"MountingOrientationforWallMounts”onpage24todeterminethemountingorientationofthe
CAPL.
4Followthestepsin"UnpackandInspecttheCAPLandOptionalAccessories”onpage22.
Two Angled
Mounng Brackets
Four M8x16 flange-head screws
Six M6-1.0 x 14mm screws
One Hybrid
Fiber Splice Box
One Wall Mounng Bracket
Fan Kit
One Local
Power Jumper
One Fiber
Patch Cord
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5AssembleandmounttheAC/DCPowerSupplyKitandtheCAPL,asdescribedbelowandasshownin
Figure12(CAPLwithoutFanKit)andFigure13onpage34(CAPLwithFanKit).TheLocalPower
JumperCableAssemblywillbeconnectedtotheAC/DCPowerSupplyJunctionBoxatthefactory.
aUsethefourscrewstoattachtheAC/DCPowerSupplyassemblytotheWallMountingBracket.
bAttachtheassembledAC/DCPowerSupplyKitandWallMountingBrackettotheselectedmounting
location.
cUsethesixM6-1.0x14mmscrewstoattachthetwoAngledMountingBracketstotheWallMounting
Bracket.
iPutthetoptwoflange-headscrewshalfwayintothemountingbrackets,andthenusethemto
“hang”theCAPLintheWallMountingBracket.
ii Attachthebottomtwoflange-headscrews.
iii Tightenallfourscrews.
Figure 12. CAP L (No Fan Kit) with AC/DC Power Supply Kit (PN 7775087-xx)
and CAP L Mounting Bracket Kit (7774354-xx)
Two Angled
Mounng Brackets
Four M8x16 flange-head screws
Six M6-1.0 x 14mm screws
Four
M6-1.0 x 14mm
screws
One Wall
Mounng Bracket
AC/DC Power Supply Unit
with Juncon Box
Local Power
Jumper Cable
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Figure 13. CAP L with Fan Kit and with AC/DC Power Supply Kit (PN 7775087-xx)
and CAP L Mounting Bracket Kit (PN 7774354-xx)
Two Angled
Mounng Brackets
Four M8x16 flange-head screws
Six M6-1.0 x 14mm screws
Four M4x8 screws
One Wall
Mounng Bracket
AC/DC Power
Supply Unit
with Juncon Box
Local Power
Jumper Cable
Fan Kit
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6ConnecttheLocalPowerJumperCable(shownbelow)totheCAPL36to60VdcPowerconnector(see
"CAPLwithaCopperInterfaceandPowerCat6ACable”onpage8).
7Followthestepsin"(Optional)GroundtheCAPL”onpage36ifgroundingisrequiredorpreferred.
8Followthestepsin"ConnecttheCAPLCables”onpage37.
Ceiling Mount a CAP L
YoucanmountaCAPLaboveorbelowaceiling.WheninstallingaCAPLbelowaceiling,theuseofthe
optionalFanKitdetermineshowtheCAPLcanbeceilingmounted,asdescribedinthefollowingsections.
•"CeilingMountaCAPLwithoutaFanKit”onpage35
•"CeilingMountaCAPLwithaFanKit”onpage35.
IfyoumounttheCAPLabovetheceiling,itsantennasmustprotrudebelowtheceiling.
Ceiling Mount a CAP L without a Fan Kit
ACAPLthatdoesnothaveaFanKitshouldonlybeinstalledaboveasuspendedceilingonaflatsurface,using
thestepsin"Flat-SurfaceMountaCAPL”onpage23.
Ceiling Mount a CAP L with a Fan Kit
1Followthestepsin"UnpackandInspecttheCAPLandOptionalAccessories”onpage22.
2Refertoandobserveallcautionslistedin"GeneralMountingCautions”onpage21.
3Referto"DeterminetheCAPLMountingSite”onpage19todeterminethemountinglocation,whichmust
beabletosupporttheweightanddimensionsoftheCAPL.
Local Power Jumper that connects
to CAP L 36 to 60 Vdc Power connector
Gland for incoming AC power
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4Followthestepsinoneofthefollowingsectionsthatapplytosecuringthedesiredmountingbracketto
theCAPL:
•"WallMountaCAPLUsingaFlatMountingBracketKit”onpage26
•"WallMountaCAPLUsingaCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBoxKit”onpage28
•"WallMountaCAPLUsingaAC/DCPowerSupplyKit”onpage32
5Usefour5/16-inchorM8lagscrews(orwhateverscrewtypeisappropriateforthematerialtowhichthe
CAPListomountedon)tomounttheCAPLtotheceiling.
6Followthestepsin"(Optional)GroundtheCAPL”onpage36ifgroundingisrequiredorpreferred.
7Followthestepsin"ConnecttheCAPLCables”onpage37.
(Optional) Ground the CAP L
FollowthestepsbelowtogroundtheOPAonlyifgroundingisrequiredinyourlocalityoriftheinstallation
plansrequiretheCAPLbegrounded.ThedifferentCAPLinstallationprocedureswilltellyouwhentoground
theCAPL.
NOTE: The CAP L is equipped with an M6 grounding stud located on the back of the unit; however,
grounding is not necessary. CAP Ls are classified as low-voltage devices and do not have internal
power supplies. CommScope recommends checking your local and national electrical codes to
determine if grounding is a requirement.
1Obtainalengthof#18AWG(1.00mm)
insulatedstrandedcopperwireforuseas
achassis-groundingwire.
2Terminateoneendofthewirewitharing
terminal.
3Locatethechassis-groundstudattherear
oftheCAPLenclosure.
4RemovetheKepsnutfromthe
chassis-groundstud.
5Attachtheringendofthewiretothe
chassisgroundstud,asshowninthe
graphictotheright.
6UsetheKepsnutremovedinStep4to
securethegroundwiretothe
chassis-groundstud.
7Routethefreeendofthechassis
groundingwiretoanapproved(perlocal
codeorpractice)earthgroundsource.
Ground
stud
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Connect the CAP L Cables
ThetypeofcablesusedandhowtheCAPLconnectsintothesystemisdependentontheCAPLtype.Follow
thecablinginstructionsthatapplytotheunittypethatyouareinstalling.
•"CableaCAPLwithanOpticalFiberInterface”onpage37
•"CableaCAPLwithaCopperInterface”onpage40.
Cable a CAP L with an Optical Fiber Interface
Figure14identifiestheconnectorsonaCAPLwithanOpticalFiberInterface;correspondingcablesand
connectorsareshown.Fordetailsontheports,see"CAPLwithanOpticalFiberInterface”onpage6.
Figure 14. Connectors on a CAP L with an Optical Fiber Interface
Do not remove caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so.
ANT
1
ANT
2
Vdc
Power
connector
Opcal
Port 2
Opcal
Port 1
Auxiliary
port
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1ContactyourlocalCommScopesalesrepresentativetoobtainthefollowingcomponents,asrequired,for
thisinstallation.
•Pertheinstallationplan,obtaineitherSingleModeFiber(SMF)orMultiModeFiber(MMF)thatisof
sufficientlengthtoreachfromtheCAPLtotheION-ECAN/TEN
•ObtainatleastoneOpticalOCTISKit(PN7770612).AllinstallationsrequireoneOpticalOCTISKit.If
cascadingaSecondaryCAPL,asecondOpticalOCTISKitisrequired.
•ObtainanSFP+Modulethatisappropriateforthisinstallation.Table7identifiestheavailableSFP+
Modulesandthemaximumrangeforeach.
•IfconnectinganexternalEthernetdevicesuchasWiFiorIPcamera,anEthernetOCTISKit
(PN7760652RJ-45)andappropriateCATcablefortheprotocoltowhichtheCAPLwillconnect.(This
modelsupportsa1000BASE-Tand802.3atClass4PoweroverCat6AEthernetconnection.Follow
therulesin"Cat6ACableRequirementsforCAPLswithaCopperInterface”onpage40,allCat6Acable
requirementsandcable-lengthrulesbetweenaPrimaryandSecondaryCAPLalsoapplyto
connectinganexternalEthernetdevice.)
–AsingleCAPLcansupportoneauxiliaryEthernetdevice.
–AcascadedCAPLpaircansupportoneauxiliarydevice.
2ConnecttheCAPLANT1and/orANT2connectortoapassiveRFantenna.
aObtain50ΩcoaxialcablesthatareofsufficientlengthtoreachfromtheCAPLtothepassiveantenna.
Theendofthe50ΩcoaxialcablethatwillconnecttotheANTconnectorcanbeeitherapush-pull
connectororathreadedconnector.
bInstallthepassiveantennasperthemanufacturer’sinstallationinstructions.IfconnectingbothANT
connectors,youwillconnecttheCAPLtoeithertwoseparateexternalpassiveantennasortotwo
portsonacross-polarizeddualantenna.EachconnectorsupportstwoRFbands(seeTable8).
cRemovetheIP67/EMIblankplugfromtheANT1/2connector.
dConnectthepassivemulti-bandantennatotheANT1orANT2connectorusingcoaxialcablewiththe
leastamountoflosspossible.
•Ifthe50Ωcoaxialcablehasapush-pullconnector,makesurethecableisseatedfirmlyintheANT
1orANT2connector.
•Ifthe50Ωcoaxialcablehasathreadedconnector,torquetheconnector5N-m(3.69ft-lb).Donot
over-tightentheconnector.
eConnecttheotherendofthe50ΩcoaxialcabletothepassiveantennainstalledinStepbonpage38.
Table 7. Supported SFP+ Modules
CommScope PN Description Maximum Range Notes
7660511 ION-E SFP+, 10GBase-SRR, Multi Mode OM3 OM4
300m 400m
One placed in the TEN and paired with another in the CAN
7680813 ION-E SFP+, 10GBase-LR, Single Mode 10km One placed in the TEN and paired with another in the CAN
Table 8. Mapping Frequency Bands to Antennas
Frequency Band Band Combination Antenna Port
AWS1700 / LTE2300 17E and 23 1
AWS1700 / LTE2300 17E and 23 2
GSM1800 / UMTS2100 / LTE2600 18 and 26 1
GSM1800 / UMTS2100 / LTE2600 21 and 26 2
AWS1700 / PCS1900 17E and 19 1
AWS1700 / PCS1900 17E and 19 2
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3Ifnecessary,repeatStep2onpage38toconnecta50ΩcoaxialcabletotheotherANTconnector.
4ConnecttheCAPLOpticalPort1asappropriateforthisinstallation.Notethemaximumrangelistedin
Table6onpage19.
aRemovethedustcapfromtheCAPLOpticalPort1connectorandtheconnectorsontheSMForMMF.
bFollowthelocalcleaningtechniquetocleanOpticalPort1.
cCleantheconnectorsontheSMForMMFfollowingthefibersupplier’srecommendations.
dInstalltheSFP+connectorandOpticalOCTISKitontheendoftheSMForMMFthatwillconnectto
theCAPL,andthenconnectthatendofthefibertotheCAPLOpticalPort1connector.(Refertothe
technicaldatasheetthatshipswiththeOCTISKitforfurtherinformation.)
eConnecttheotherendoftheSMForMMFtoanopenportontheOPTCard.
5Ifappropriateforthisinstallation,connecttheOpticalPort2connector.Notethemaximumrangelisted
inTable6onpage19.
aRaisetheleverontheEMI/IP67caponOpticalPort2connectorandremovethecap.
bRemovethecapsfromtheconnectorsontheSMForMMF.
cFollowthelocalcleaningtechniquetocleanOpticalPort2.
dCleantheconnectorsontheSMForMMFfollowingthefibersupplier’srecommendations.
eInstalltheSFP+andOpticalOCTISKitontheendofthefiberthatwillconnecttotheCAPL,and
connectthatendoftheSMForMMFtotheCAPLOpticalPort2connector.(Refertothetechnicaldata
sheetthatshipswiththeOCTISKitforfurtherinformation.)
fConnectotherendoftheSMForMMFtoOpticalPort1onthecascadedCAPL.
6(Optional)PortA(Auxiliaryport)providesaconnectionforexternalEthernetdevicessuchasWiFiand
IPcameras.CablePortAasappropriateforthisinstallation.
aRaisetheleverontheEMI/IP67caponPortAandremovethecap.
bInstalltheEthernetOCTISKitontheendofthecablethatwillconnecttotheCAPL,andthenconnect
thatendofthecabletoCAPLPortA.(RefertothetechnicaldatasheetthatshipswiththeOCTISKit
forfurtherinformation.)
cConnecttheotherendoftheCATcabletotheEthernetportoftheauxiliarydevice.
If installing a CAP L with the CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit (PN 7774354-xx), the optical fiber will be
hanging from the Hybrid Fiber Splice Box.
Port A must be plugged if not in use.
This cable cannot exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet).
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7ConnecttheVdcPowerconnectorasappropriateforthisinstallation.
•ForaCAPLwithnolocalpowersupplyandnohybridfibercable,connectapowercable(notsupplied
byCommScope)totheproprietary4-pin,36to60VdcPowerconnectorontheCAPL.
•ForaCAPLpoweredbytheCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBoxKit(PN7774354-xx)connectthe:
–powercabletheproprietary4-pin,36to60VdcPowerconnectorontheCAPL,andterminatethe
otherendtotheCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBox
–LCFiberJumpertothesuppliedOCTISconnector,andsplicetheotherendofthefiberjumpers
insidethelocally-mountedCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBox.
•ForaCAPLwiththeoptionalAC/DCPowerSupplyKit(PN7775087-xx),connectitsLocalPower
JumperCableAssemblytotheproprietary4-pin,36to60VdcPowerconnectorontheCAPL.
TheCAPLispoweredonassoonasyouconnecttheCAPLtoapowersource;see"PoweringaCAPL”on
page48.
Cable a CAP L with a Copper Interface
AllinstallationsofaCAPLwithaCopperInterfacemustfollowtherulesin"Cat6ACableRequirementsfor
CAPLswithaCopperInterface”onpage40.Followthecablinginstructionsthatapplytotheunittypethat
youareinstalling.
•"CableaCAPLwithaCopperInterfaceandExternalDCPower”onpage43
•"CableaCAPLwithaCopperInterfaceandPoweroverCat6ACable”onpage45.
Cat6A Cable Requirements for CAP Ls with a Copper Interface
ThefollowingcablingrulesmustbeobservedforallinstallationsofaCAPLwithaCopperInterface.
•Plenumratedcablemustbeusedwhereveritisrequiredbylocalelectricalcodes.
•ShieldedtwistedpairisnotrequiredunlessoperatinginahighRFI/EMIenvironment.
•AnION-EsystemrequiresaminimumSignal-to-NoiseRatio(SNR)of25dB,andAlienCrosstalk(AXT)
mustnotdegradeSNRonanycablebymorethan0.5dB.
•Cat6Acablewiresizerequirementsareasfollows:
–23AWGCat6Acable(minimumEIA/TIAstandards)mustbeusedbetweenRJ-45connectorpoints
–24AWGistheminimumwiresizeallowedforaCat6APatchCord.
•CommScopestronglyrecommendsusingfactoryterminatedandtestedCat6APatchCord.
For information on how to test your Cat6A cables and connections, see "Cat6A Specifications and Testing
Requirements” on page 50.
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•TherecanneverbemorethantwoRJ-45connectionsinaCat6Acablerun,asdescribedbelowandas
showninFigure15.Minimizingtheseconnectionsimprovesthelinkmargin.
–Inanon-cascade,betweentheCATCardandtheAP,therecanbe
oneCat6APatchCordatthestartofaCat6Acablerun
asecondCat6APatchCordattheendofaCat6Acablerun.
–Inacascade,betweenthePrimaryAPandtheSecondaryAP,therecanbe
oneCat6APatchCordatthestartofaCat6Acablerun
asecondCat6APatchCordattheendofaCat6Acablerun.
Figure 15. Maximum Number of RJ-45 Connections in Cable Runs
•UnshieldedCat6A(Category6AU/UTP)twistedpaircablethatmeetsANSI/TIA-568-C.2,CENELECEN
50173series,andISO/IEC11801:2002includingitsamendments1and2,issuitableforuseinanION-E
system.TheCommScopeGigaSPEEDX10D®2091BETLVerifiedCategory6AU/UTPCable(760107201,
2091BBL4/23W1000)meetstheserequirementsandisrecommended.
TherearemanyparametersthatimpacttheSNRofthe10GBase-TsignalreceivedbytheCATCardfrom
theAP,orreceivedbytheAPfromtheCATCard.Forexample,excessiveinsertionlossdegradesthesignal
level,whichresultsinadegradedSNR.AnincreaseinthenoiselevelwillalsoresultindegradedSNR.The
mostcommonsourcesofnoiseareNEXT(nearendcrosstalk,interferencefrompairswithinacablethat
couplefromtheTXtoRX),andAXT(aliencrosstalk,interferencefromadjacentcables).Additionally,
therecanbeinterferencefromoutsidesourcessuchaslighting,switchingpowersupplies,radio
transmittersintheUHFandVHFbands,andsimilarsourcesofRFI/EMI.ToguaranteeacceptableSNR
level,allcablekeyparametersmustbemeasuredasdiscussedinthenextsection.
•ThemaximumCat6AcablelengthbetweenaCAPLwithaCopperInterfaceandaCAN/TENis100meters
includingallCat6Acables,Cat6APatchCords,andPatchPanels(seeFigure16).Nomorethan5mof
Cat6APatchCordsshouldbeusedtoconnecttheCATCardandaCAPLwithaCopperInterface.
Figure 16. Maximum Cat6A Cable Lengths from CAT Card to CAP L
CAP L
RJ-45
connecon
≥ 24 AWG
Cat6A
Patch Cord
23 AWG
Cat6A
Cable
RJ-45
connecon
CAT Card
in CAN/TEN
≥ 24 AWG
Cat6A
Patch Cord
CAT/TEN
Secondary
CAP L
RJ-45
connecon
CAT Card
in CAN/TEN
≥ 24 AWG
Cat6A
Patch Cord
≥ 24 AWG
Cat6A
Patch Cord
≥ 24 AWG
Cat6A
Patch Cord
≥ 24 AWG
Cat6A
Patch Cord
23 AWG
Cat6A
Cable
23 AWG
Cat6A
Cable
Primary
CAP L
RJ-45
connecon
RJ-45
connecon
RJ-45
connecon
Note: References to Cat6A is inclusive of all Cat6A Cables, Cat6A Patch Cords, and Patch Panels
From the CAT/TEN to the CAP L, Cat6A cannot exceed 100 meters.
CAT Card
in CAN/TEN
CAP L
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•ForcascadedCAPLs,themaximumCat6AcablelengthbetweentheAUXportonthePrimaryCAPLand
theMAINportontheSecondary(cascaded)CAPL,includingthelengthoftheCat6APatchCord,mustbe
lessthan100meters(seeFigure17).
Figure 17. Maximum Cat6A Cable Lengths between Cascaded CAP Ls
•ThemaximumCat6AcablelengthbetweentheAUXportontheCAPLandanauxiliaryEthernetdeviceis
10meters,includingallCat6Acables,Cat6APatchCords,andPatchPanels,asshowninFigure18.24
AWGCat6Acablingissufficientfortheentirecablerun,fromtheCAN/TENtotheauxiliaryEthernet
deviceconnection.
Figure 18. Maximum Cat6A Cable Length between a CAP L and an Ethernet Device
The Secondary CAP L must get its power through the DC connector (either from a local supply or hybrid
fiber); power over the Cat6A cable to the cascaded unit is not supported. See "Cascade Rules” on page 17.
Note: References to Cat6A is inclusive of all Cat6A Cables, Cat6A Patch Cords, and Patch Panels
SecondaryPrimary
Cable Run A
from the CAT/TEN to the Primary CAP L
Cat6A cannot exceed 100 meters
Cable Run B
from the Primary CAP L to the Secondary CAP L
Cat6A cannot exceed 100 meters
CAP L CAP L
CAT Card
in CAN/TEN
Note: References to Cat6A is inclusive of all Cat6A Cables, Cat6A Patch Cords, and Patch Panels.
From the CAP L to an auxiliary
Ethernet device, Cat6A
must be ≤ 10 meters
From the CAT/TEN to the CAP L,
Cat6A cannot exceed 100 meters
CAT Card
in CAN/TEN
CAP L
Auxiliary
Ethernet
Device
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Cable a CAP L with a Copper Interface and External DC Power
Figure19identifiestheconnectorsonaCAPLwithaCopperInterfacethatispoweredbyanexternalpower
source;correspondingcablesandconnectorsareshown.Fordetailsontheports,see"CAPLwithaCopper
InterfaceandExternalDCPower”onpage7.
Figure 19. Connectors on a CAP L with a Copper Interface with External DC Power
DothefollowingtoinstallaCAPLwithaCopperInterfacethatispoweredbyanexternalpowersource.
1Obtainthefollowingcomponents,asrequiredforthisinstallation.
•50ΩcoaxialcablethatisofsufficientlengthtoreachfromtheCAPLtothepassiveantenna.Theend
ofthe50ΩcoaxialcablethatwillconnecttotheANTconnectorcanbeeitherapush-pullconnectoror
athreadedconnector.
•Followingtherulesin"Cat6ACableRequirementsforCAPLswithaCopperInterface”onpage40,
obtainCat6AcablethatisofsufficientlengthtoreachfromtheCAPLtotheION-ECAN/TEN.
•AllinstallationsrequireoneEthernetOCTISKit(PN7760652RJ-45).AdditionalEthernetOCTISKits
arerequired(oneeach)forcascadingaSecondaryCAPLand/orconnectinganexternalEthernet
devicesuchasWiFioranIPcamera.
•IfconnectingtoanexternalEthernetdevicesuchasWiFioranIPcamera,obtaintheappropriateCAT
cablefortheprotocoltowhichtheCAPLwillconnect.Thismodelsupportsa1000BASE-Tand
802.3atClass4PoweroverCat6AEthernetconnection.
–AsingleCAPLcansupportoneauxiliaryEthernetdevice.
–AcascadedCAPLpaircansupportoneauxiliarydevice.
–Followtherulesin"Cat6ACableRequirementsforCAPLswithaCopperInterface”onpage40,all
Cat6Acablerequirementsandcable-lengthrulesbetweenaPrimaryandSecondaryCAPLalso
applytoconnectinganexternalEthernetdevice.
ANT
1
ANT
2Vdc
Power
connector
Cat6A
Port
1
Auxiliary
port
Port
2
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2ConnecttheCAPLANT1and/orANT2connectortoapassiveRFantenna.
aInstallthepassiveantennasperthemanufacturer’sinstallationinstructions.IfconnectingbothANT
connectors,youwillconnecttheCAPLtoeithertwoseparateexternalpassiveantennasortotwo
portsonacross-polarizeddualantenna.EachconnectorsupportstwoRFbands(seeTable1on
page1).
bRemovetheplastic-protectivecapfromthe4.3-10connectors.
cRemovetheIP67/EMIblankplugfromANT1/2connector.
dConnectthepassivemulti-bandantennatotheANT1orANT2connectorusingcoaxialcablewiththe
leastamountoflosspossible.
•Ifthe50Ωcoaxialcablehasapush-pullconnector,makesurethecableisseatedfirmlyintheANT
1orANT2connector.
•Ifthe50Ωcoaxialcablehasathreadedconnector,torquetheconnector5N-m(3.69ft-lb).Donot
over-tightentheconnector.
eConnecttheotherendofthe50ΩcoaxialcabletothepassiveantennainstalledinStepa.
3Ifnecessary,repeatStep2toconnecta50ΩcoaxialcabletotheotherANTconnector.
4ConnecttheCAPLPort1connectorasappropriateforthisinstallation.
aRemovethedustcapfromthePort1connector.
bInstalltheEthernetOCTISKitontheendofthecablethatwillconnecttotheCAPL.(Refertothe
technicaldatasheetthatshipswiththeOCTISKitforfurtherinformation.)
cConnectoneendoftheCat6AcabletothePort1connectorandtheotherendtoanavailableporton
aCATCardintheCAN/TEN.
5(Optional)PortA(Auxiliaryport)providesacascadeconnectiontoanoptionallocallypoweredcascaded
CAPL,orprovidesaconnectiontoexternalEthernetdevicessuchasWiFiandIPcameras.CablePortAas
appropriateforthisinstallation.
aRaisetheleverontheEMI/IP67caponPortAandremovethecap.
bInstalltheEthernetOCTISKitontheendofthecablethatwillconnecttotheCAPL,andthenconnect
thatendofthecabletoCAPLPortA.(RefertothetechnicaldatasheetthatshipswiththeOCTISKit
forfurtherinformation.)
cConnecttheotherendoftheCATcabletotheEthernetportoftheauxiliarydevice.
Port 2 is plugged as it is not used in this configuration.
Port A must be plugged if not in use.
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6ConnecttheVdcPowerconnectorasappropriateforthisinstallation.
•ForaCAPLwithnolocalpowersupplyandnohybridfibercable,connectapowercable(notsupplied
byCommScope)totheproprietary4-pin,36to60VdcPowerconnectorontheCAPL.
•ForaCAPLpoweredbytheCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBoxKit(PN7774354-xx),connectthe:
–powercabletotheproprietary4-pin,36to60VdcPowerconnectorontheCAPL,andterminate
theotherendintheHybridFiberSpliceBox
–LCFiberJumpertothesuppliedOCTISconnector,andsplicetheotherendofthefiberjumpers
insidethelocally-mountedCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBox.
•ForaCAPLwiththeoptionalAC/DCPowerSupplyKit(PN7775087-xx),connectitsLocalPower
JumperCableAssemblytotheproprietary4-pin,36to60VdcPowerconnectorontheCAPL.
TheCAPLispoweredonassoonasyouconnecttheLocalPowerJumperCableAssemblytoapower
source;see"PoweringaCAPL”onpage48.
Cable a CAP L with a Copper Interface and Power over Cat6A Cable
Figure20identifiestheconnectorsonaCAPLwithCopperInterface;correspondingcablesandconnectors
areshown.Fordetailsontheports,see"CAPLwithaCopperInterfaceandPowerCat6ACable”onpage8.
Figure 20. Connectors on a CAP L with a Copper Interface
ANT
1
ANT
2
Vdc
Power
connector Auxiliary
port
Cat6A
Port 1
Port
2
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DothefollowingtoinstallaCAPLwithaCopperInterfacethatispoweredoveraCat6Acable.
1Obtainthefollowingcomponents,asrequiredforthisinstallation.
•50ΩcoaxialcablethatisofsufficientlengthtoreachfromtheCAPLtothepassiveantenna.Theend
ofthe50ΩcoaxialcablethatwillconnecttotheANTconnectorcanbeeitherapush-pullconnectoror
athreadedconnector.
•Followingtherulesin"Cat6ACableRequirementsforCAPLswithaCopperInterface”onpage40,
obtainCat6AcablethatisofsufficientlengthtoreachfromtheCAPLtotheION-ECAN/TEN.
•AllinstallationsrequireoneEthernetOCTISKit(PN7760652RJ-45).AdditionalEthernetOCTISKits
arerequired(oneeach)forcascadingaSecondaryCAPLand/orconnectinganexternalEthernet
devicesuchasWiFioranIPcamera.
•IfconnectingtoanexternalEthernetdevicesuchasWiFioranIPcamera,obtaintheappropriateCAT
cablefortheprotocoltowhichtheCAPLwillconnect.Thismodelsupportsa1000BASE-Tand
802.3atClass4PoweroverCat6AEthernetconnection.
–AsingleCAPLcansupportoneauxiliaryEthernetdevice.
–AcascadedCAPLpaircansupportoneauxiliarydevice.
–Followtherulesin"Cat6ACableRequirementsforCAPLswithaCopperInterface”onpage40,all
Cat6Acablerequirementsandcable-lengthrulesbetweenaPrimaryandSecondaryCAPLalso
applytoconnectinganexternalEthernetdevice.
2ConnecttheCAPLANT1and/orANT2connectortoapassiveRFantenna.
aInstallthepassiveantennasperthemanufacturer’sinstallationinstructions.IfconnectingbothANT
connectors,youwillconnecttheCAPLtoeithertwoseparateexternalpassiveantennasortotwo
portsonacross-polarizeddualantenna.EachconnectorsupportstwoRFbands(seeTable1on
page1).
bRemovetheplastic-protectivecapfromthe4.3-10connectors.
cRemovetheIP67/EMIblankplugfromANT1/2.
dConnectthepassivemulti-bandantennatotheANT1orANT2connectorusingcoaxialcablewiththe
leastamountoflosspossible.
•Ifthe50Ωcoaxialcablehasapush-pullconnector,makesurethecableisseatedfirmlyintheANT
1orANT2connector.
•Ifthe50Ωcoaxialcablehasathreadedconnector,torquetheconnector5N-m(3.69ft-lb).Donot
over-tightentheconnector.
eConnecttheotherendofthe50ΩcoaxialcabletothepassiveantennainstalledinStepaonpage46.
3Ifnecessary,repeatStep2onpage46toconnecta50ΩcoaxialcabletotheotherANTconnector.
The Power connector and the Port 2 connector are plugged as they are not used in this configuration.
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4ConnecttheCAPLPort1connectorasappropriateforthisinstallation.
aFollowingtherulesin"Cat6ACableRequirementsforCAPLswithaCopperInterface”onpage40,
obtainCat6AcablethatisofsufficientlengthtoreachfromtheCAPLtotheION-ECAN/TEN.
bRemovethedustcapfromthePort1connector.
cFollowthelocalcleaningtechniquetocleanPort1.
dInstallanEthernetOCTISKittoanendoftheCat6Acable,andthenconnectthatendofthecableto
CAPLPort1connector.(RefertothetechnicaldatasheetthatshipswiththeOCTISKitforfurther
information.)
eConnecttheotherendtheCat6AcabletoanavailableportonaCATCardintheCAN/TEN.
5(Optional)PortA(Auxiliaryport)providesacascadeconnectiontoanoptionallocallypowered
SecondaryCAPL,orprovidesaconnectiontoexternalEthernetdevicessuchasWiFiandIPcameras.
CablePortAasappropriateforthisinstallation.
aRaisetheleverontheEMI/IP67caponPortAandremovethecap.
bInstallanEthernetOCTISKittontheendofthecablethatwillconnecttotheCAPL,andthenconnect
thatendofthecabletoCAPLPortA.(RefertothetechnicaldatasheetthatshipswiththeOCTISKit
forfurtherinformation.)
cConnecttheotherendofthecabletotheEthernetportoftheauxiliarydevice.
6ConnecttheVdcPowerconnectorasappropriateforthisinstallation.
•ForaCAPLwithnolocalpowersupplyandnohybridfibercable,connectapowercable(notsupplied
byCommScope)totheproprietary4-pin,36to60VdcPowerconnectorontheCAPL.
•ForaCAPLpoweredbytheCAPLHybridFiberSpliceBox(PN7774354-xx),connectthepowercable
theproprietary4-pin,36to60VdcPowerconnectorontheCAPL,andterminatetheotherendinthe
HybridFiberSpliceBox.ConnecttheLCFiberJumpertosuppliedOCTISconnector,andsplicethe
otherendofthefiberjumpersinsidethelocally-mountedHybridFiberSpliceBox.
•ForaCAPLwiththeoptionalAC/DCPowerSupplyKit(PN7775087-xx),connectitsLocalPower
JumperCableAssemblytotheproprietary4-pin,36to60VdcPowerconnectorontheCAPL.
TheCAPLispoweredonassoonasyouconnecttheLocalPowerJumperCableAssemblytoapower
source;see"PoweringaCAPL”onpage48.
Port 2 is plugged as it is not used in this configuration.
Port A must be plugged if not in use.
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Powering a CAP L
TheCAPLispoweredonassoonaspowerisconnectedtoit.Undernormaloperatingconditions,thePower
LEDturnsonbrieflywhentheunitisfirstdetected.Itwillthengooutbriefly,followedbyaninitialization
periodduringwhichthePowerLEDflashesslowlywhiletheCAPLisconfigured.ThePowerLEDremainsa
steadyblue(notflashing)oncetheunitreachesafullyoperationalstate,whichtypicallyoccurswithin45
seconds.
Power LED Behavior
•PowerLEDbehaviorforaCAPLwithaFiberInterface
–Off—CAPLisnotpoweredon.
–Steadyblue—CAPLispoweredonandoperational.
–Slowflashingblue—CAPLispoweredonandinitializing.
–Rapidflashingblue—CAPLUnitIdentifieractiveviatheFlash LEDfunctionintheION-EGUI.
•PowerLEDbehaviorforaCAPLwithaCopperInterface
–Off—CAPLisnotpoweredon.
–Steadyblue—CAPLispoweredonandoperational.
–Slowflashingblue—CAPLispoweredonandinitializing.
–Rapidflashingblue—CAPLUnitIdentifieractiveviatheFlash LEDfunctionintheION-EGUI.
–Slowpulseblue(ION-ESoftwareV2.3orlateronly)—ifthePowerLEDcyclesthroughaslowincrease
inbrightnessfor1secondfollowedbyaslowdecreaseinbrightnessfor1second,theCAPLis
poweredonbutiscurrentlyunabletoestablisha10GbpsdatalinktotheWCSSubrack.Therearetwo
possiblecauses:
Thereisaninstallationproblem,suchasadefectivecableorconnector,acablethatistoolong,or
acablecrosstalkproblem.AnyoftheseproblemscanleadtoinadequateSNRattheremoteunit
andaninabilitytolink.(Thisisthemostlikelycauseifthisisanewly-installedunit.)
Thisconditioncanalsobetriggeredwhenacrystaloscillatorhasagedoverthecourseofseveral
years.Inthiscase,thefailuretolinkatstartupwillinitiateaself-calibrationprocesswhichcan
takeseveralminutes.Oncethisself-calibrationiscomplete,theunitwillresumenormal
operation.(Thisisthemostlikelycauseforunitsthathaveworkedcorrectlyinthepast.)
Using the Power-Down Button
•IfyoupresstheCAPLPower-Downbutton,theCAPLwillgointosleepmode.Thisallowsyoutosafely
disconnectanycablesconnectedtotheCAPL.
•IfyoupressthePower-Downbutton,theonlywaytobringtheCAPLbacktoafullyoperationalstate,is
todooneofthefollowing:
–DisconnectthedatacablefromPort1,andthenreconnectit.
–Foranexternally-poweredCAPL,removethepowercablefor10seconds,andthenreconnectit.
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CAP L Maintenance
CAP L MAINTENANCE
ThefollowingsectionstellyouhowtoremoveaCAPLfrommountingbrackets,andprovidespreventative
maintenanceinstructions.
Remove a CAP L from a Wall or Ceiling Mount
ShouldyouneedtoremovetheCAPLfromawallorceilingmount,dothefollowing.
1ForCAPLswithaCopperInterfaceonly;ifremovingaCAPLwithaFiberInterface,skiptoStep2.
aPresstheCAPLPowerpushbuttontoplacetheCAPLintoalow-powersleepstate,whichallowsyou
tosafelyunplugtheCAPLwithoutapowerarc.
bMakesurethebluePowerLEDisoff.
2UnplugtheCAPLcables.
3Ifagroundwireisinstalled,loosenthegroundingscrewandremovethegroundwire.
4ReversetheinstallationstepsthatcorrespondtohowthisCAPLismounted.
Preventative CAP L Maintenance for CAP Ls with the Fan Kit Option
TheCAPLdoesnotrequireextensivepreventativemaintenancemeasures.However,checkingthe
cleanlinessofaCAPLthathastheFanKitoptionatregularly-scheduledintervalsisrecommended,
particularlytheenclosurevents,whichhelpsmaintainthelongevityofthefansandheatsinks.Figure21
showstwodifferentCAPLconfigurationstohelpyoufindtheenclosurevents.
Figure 21. Examples of CAP L Fan Vent Locations
If you are removing a CAP L with a Copper Interface, you must always press the Power button to power
off the CAP L prior to disconnecting its Power cable.
Enclosure
vents
Boom of CAP L with
240W AC/DC Power Supply Kit
Boom of CAP L with
Flat Mounng Bracket
Enclosure
vents
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CAT6A SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Cat6Aconnectionsmustbetestedwithadevicethatcanmeasurethecableparametersagainstthethresholds
definedinANSI/TIAstandards(suchastheFlukeDTX-1800andDSX-5000).Figure22showstheend-to-end
channelfromtheCAN/TENtotheCAPL,whichisinclusiveoftheCat6Acable,theCat6APatchCord,andthe
Panelandconnectionbox.Theend-to-endchannelmustmeettheCat6AU/UTPperformancedefinedbythe
TIA/EIA568C.2standard;seeTable9onpage50.
Figure 22. ION-E End-to-End Channel
Some cables list their performance in “typical” performance values. However, sweep-testing is necessary
to confirm actual performance. CommScope strongly recommends using Cat6A cable that has been tested
to the listed frequency with test confirmation available for inspection.
Table 9. Cat6A U/UTP Performance Standards (TIA/EIA 568 C.2)
MHz Insertion Loss (dB)
Channel/Link
NEXT (dB)
Channel/Link
PSum NEXT (dB)
Channel/Link
ACRF (dB)
Channel/Link
PSum ACRF (dB)
Channel/Link
Return Loss
(dB) Channel/Link
1 2.3/1.9 65.0/65.0 62.0/62.0 63.3/64.2 60.3/61.2 19.0/19.1
4 4.2/3.5 63.0/64.1 60.5/61.8 51.2/52.1 48.2/49.1 19.0/21.0
8 5.8/5.0 58.2/59.4 55.6/57.0 45.2/46.1 42.2/43.1 19.0/21.0
10 6.5/5.5 56.6/57.8 54.0/55.5 43.3/44.2 40.3/41.2 19.0/21.0
16 8.2/7.0 53.2/54.6 50.6/52.2 39.2/40.1 36.2/37.1 18.0/20.0
20 9.2/7.8 51.6/53.1 49.0/50.7 37.2/38.2 34.2/35.2 17.5/19.5
25 10.2/8.8 50.0/51.5 47.3/49.1 35.3/36.2 32.3/33.2 17.0/19.0
31.25 11.5/9.8 48.4/50.0 45.7/47.5 33.4/34.3 30.4/31.3 16.5/18.5
62.5 16.4/14.1 43.4/45.1 40.6/42.7 27.3/28.3 24.3/25.3 14.0/16.0
100 20.9/18.0 39.9/41.8 37.1/39.3 23.3/24.2 20.3/21.2 12.0/14.0
200 30.1/26.1 34.8/36.9 31.9/34.3 17.2/18.2 14.2/15.2 9.0/11.0
250 33.9/29.5 33.1/35.3 30.2/32.7 15.3/16.2 12.3/13.2 8.0/10.0
300 37.4/32.7 31.7/34.0 28.8/31.4 13.7/14.6 10.7/11.6 7.2/9.2
400 43.7/38.5 28.7/29.9 25.8/27.1 11.2/12.1 8.2/9.1 6.0/8.0
500 49.3/43.8 26.1/26.7 23.2/23.8 9.3/10.2 6.3/7.2 6.0/8.0
Propagation Delay is 555 nanoseconds for channel/498 nanoseconds for link tested at 10 MHz.
Delay Skew is 50 nanoseconds for channel/44 nanoseconds for link tested at 10 MHz.
For additional information, see also CommScope Product Specifications for the GigaSPEED X10D® 2091B
ETL Verified Category 6A U/UTP Cable (760107201 | 2091B BL 4/23 W1000). (Click here access the
document online.)
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CONTACTING COMMSCOPE
ThefollowingsectionstellyouhowtocontactCommScopeforadditionalinformationorforassistance.
DCCS Global Technical Support
ThefollowingsectionstellyouhowtocontacttheCommScopeDistributedCoverageandCapacitySolutions
(DCCS)TechnicalSupportteam.Supportisavailable7daysaweek,24hoursaday.
Telephone Helplines
UsethefollowingHelplinetelephonenumberstogetlivesupport,24hoursaday:
Online Support
TogototheCommScopeDCCSSupportRequestwebsitefromwhichyoucaninitiateaTechnicalSupport
ticket,dooneofthefollowing:
•ScantheQRCodetotheright.
•IfviewingthisdocumentonlineasaPDF,clickonthefollowingURLlink:
http://www.commscope.com/wisupport
•EntertheprecedingURLintoyourwebbrowser,andthenpressENTERonyourkeyboard.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling
CountryspecificinformationaboutcollectionandrecyclingarrangementspertheWasteElectricaland
ElectronicEquipment(WEEE)DirectiveandimplementingregulationsisavailableonCommScope’swebsite.
ToaccessinformationontheCommScoperecyclingprogram,doanyofthefollowing:
•ScantheQRCodetotheright.
•IfviewingthisdocumentonlineasaPDF,clickonthefollowingURLlink:
http://www.commscope.com/About-Us/Corporate-Responsibility-and-Sustainability/Environment/Rec
ycling/
•EntertheprecedingURLintoyourwebbrowser,andthenpressENTERonyourkeyboard.
24x7 +1888-297-6433(TollfreeforU.S.andCanada)
EMEA 8:00-17:00 (UTC +1) +80073732837(TollfreeforpartsofEMEAandAustralia)
+49909969333(Tollchargeincurred)
CallstoanEMEAHelplineoutsideofthe8:00to17:00timeframewillbe
forwardedtothe24x7Helpline.
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Hardware to Software Mapping Information
1ScantheQRCodetotherighttoviewordownloadtheminimumsoftwarerequirementsfor
eachoftheDCCShardwaremodules.Alternatively,youcangotothefollowingwebaddressto
accesstheportal:
http://www.commscope.com/collateral/DCCS_HW_SW_Mapping/
2Clickonadocumentlinktoopenit,orrightclickonthelinkandselecttheSave target as…optionfromthe
contextualmenu.
DCCS Technical Training
1ToaccesstrainingontheonlineCommScopeDASandSmallCellInstitute,dooneofthefollowing:
•ScantheQRCodetotheright.
•IfviewingthisdocumentonlineasaPDF,clickonthefollowingURLlink.
http://www.commscopetraining.com/courses/dassc/
•EntertheprecedingURLintoyourwebbrowser,andthenpressENTERonyourkeyboard.
2Reviewthecourseslistedinseparatecoursepanels;forfurtherinformationonacourse,clickitsFull
detailsbutton.Instructor-ledcoursesareconductedinNorthAmericaandEurope.Beforechoosinga
course,pleaseverifytheregion.
3Toviewthecoursescheduleandregister,clickCourse Registrationatthetopofthecoursepage;this
opensthePartner Learning Center Loginpage.
•Ifyouhaveanaccount,enteryourUsernameandPassword,andthenclickLogin.(ClickontheReset
Passwordlinkifyoudonothaveyourlogininformation.)
•Ifyoudon'thaveanaccount,clickontheCreate New User AccountlinkundertheLoginbutton,and
followtheprompts.
Onceyouhaveloggedin,youwillseealistofavailableclassdates.
4ClickthedateyoupreferandselecttheEnrollorRegisterNowbuttontoenroll.Followtheprompts
throughthepaymentprocess.
5ClickeithertheAvailable TrainingorCalendartabtoviewothertrainingcourses.
Fortrainingrelatedquestions,pleasecontacttheCommScopeDASandSmallCellInstituteatoneofthe
followingemails,asappropriateforyourlocation:
Americas: DASTrainingUS@CommScope.com
EMEA: DASTrainingEMEA@CommScope.com
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Accessing ION-E Series User Documentation
1ScantheQRCodetotherighttogodirectlytotheCommScopeDCCSCustomerPortal,where
youcanaccesstheDCCSuserdocumentation.
Alternatively,youcangotothefollowingwebaddresstoaccesstheportal:
https://www.mycommscope.com
2AccesstotheCustomerPortalrequiresauseraccountandpassword.OntheSignInpage,dooneofthe
following:
•Ifyouhaveanaccount,enteryourEmailaddressandPassword,andthenclickSignIn.
•Ifyoudon’thaveanaccount,clickNewuserregistration,andfollowtheprompts.
3ClickDCCStoopenthesite.
4Selectyoursite,andthenclickonaproductlinktoopentheproductpage.
5Clickonthetitleofanydocumenttoopenit.

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