User Manual Part 2

Installing the Remote Unit

Page 108 FlexWave Prism Host, Remote and EMS 5.1 System Reference

4.4.1 Prepare the Remote and RF Module

1 Unpack and inspect the RF Module as described in “Unpack and Inspect the

Remote and Components” on page 97.

2 Open the Remote enclosure.

3 Remove release liners, if present, from the thermal pads on the RF Module prior

to installing the module into the Remote chassis.

CAUTION! The thermal pads are very sensitive to mishandling—do not nick, scratch, or ding them.

Thermal pads are located as follows:

• one large pad on the back surface (LPA)

• up to two on the front surface (DARTs)

• one on the left side for the (RDI).

4.4.2 Remove Module Shelf(s)

The module shelf for the upper module as defined in Table 4-3 on page 98 must

be removed prior to installation of the dual-slot module:

• Module D Shelf for a Quad-Band chassis

• Module C Shelf for a Tri-Band chassis

• Module B Shelf for a Dual-Band chassis

Handle the RF Module with care during installation. Be especially careful to not damage the thermal-interface

material (TIM), which is attached to the LPA. If the TIM is damaged, the LPA can overheat. Before installing the

RF Module, check to see if the heatsink material is gouged or cracked. If the TIM is damaged, do not install the

RF Module and contact ADC for assistance (see “Contacting ADC” on page 335 for contact information).

If the thermal-interface material is damaged, the installation and use of the RF Module may void the warranty

of the RF Module.