User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Document Overview
- Overview of RF Modules for Prism Remote Units
- RF Module Components
- RF Group Assignments for PRU RF Module Bays
- Understanding RF Cable Rules
- Install the RF Module(s)
- Safety Precautions
- Guard against Damage from Electro-Static Discharge
- Unpack and Inspect the RF Module
- Remove Release Liners from the RF Module
- Check the DC Power Switch for the Module Bay
- Dual-Bay Modules Only—Remove the Module Bay Shelf
- Install the RF Module into the Prism Remote Chassis
- Secure RF Module Latches
- Connect the RF Module Cables to the PRU Chassis
- Power on the RF Module(s) and the Prism Remote Unit
- Close the Remote Unit Door and Solar Shield
- Provision the Prism Remote Unit
- FlexWave Notch Filter (FWP-SPRINTFILTER)
- Standards Certification
- Accessing User Documentation on the TE Customer Portal
- Contacting TE Connectivity
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Connecting Cables in a Dual-Bay RF Module Installation
1 Position the cables so that they are under the right edge of the RF Module, pointing up.
2 Follow the rules listed in “Understanding RF Cable Rules” on page 18.
3 Working from the bottom connector up, connect the RF Module cables, as described below. As you work, refer
to the graphic that corresponds to the RF Module being installed in the Dual-Bay: for a Dual-Bay RF Module,
refer to
Figure 23 on Page 42, and for a Legacy Dual-Bay 40W RF Module, refer to Figure 24 on Page 43.
a Connect the MOD N TX1/RX1 cable to the N-Style RF connector on the Dual-Bay RF Module (the RF cables
and connectors are referred to as MOD N TX1/RX1 where N equals B, C, or D).
i Constrain the MOD N TX1/RX1 cable of the lower RF Module bay to accompanying cables using a tie
wrap so it cannot be pinched or prevent the Remote Unit door from closing.
ii Connect the MOD N TX1/RX1 cable to the TX1/RX1 N-Style Jack of the upper RF Module Bay.
iii Turn the coupling nut of the plug clockwise to thread onto the jack and finger-tighten.
iv Torque coupling nut to 8 ±1 in-lbs to ensure full connection.
NOTE: Insufficient torque applied to RF Module connections can result in elevated insertion/return loss and
higher than normal VSWR reported by the system.
b Connect the MOD N TX0/RX0 cable to the RF Module (the RF cables and connectors are referred to as
MOD N TX0/RX0 where N equals A, B, C, or D).
i Insert the N-Style Plug of the MOD N TX0/RX0 cable into the TX0/RX0 N-Style Jack of the lower RF
Module bay. If RF Module connection is not available, constrain the MOD N TX0/RX0 cable to
accompanying cables using a tie wrap so it cannot be pinched or prevent the Remote Unit door from
closing.
ii Turn the coupling nut of the plug clockwise to thread onto the jack and finger-tighten.
iii Torque coupling nut to 8 ±1 in-lbs to ensure full connection.
NOTE: Insufficient torque applied to RF Module connections can result in elevated insertion/return loss and
higher than normal VSWR reported by the system.
c Connect the LVDS Cables to the RF Module.
i If available, connect the MOD N DIV LVDS Cable to the DIV receptacle of the lower RF Module by
inserting and sliding in until fully seated. If DIV receptacle is not available, constrain the MOD N DIV
LVDS Cable to accompanying cables using a tie wrap so it cannot be pinched or prevent the Remote
Unit door from closing. Full insertion can be recognized by an audible click as the LVDS Cable
Connector locks into the RF Module Receptacle.
ii Connect the MOD N DIV LVDS Cable to the DIV receptacle of the upper RF Module by inserting and
sliding in until fully seated. If DIV receptacle is not available, constrain the MOD N DIV LVDS Cable to
accompanying cables using a tie wrap so it cannot be pinched or prevent the Remote Unit door from
closing. Full insertion can be recognized by an audible click as the LVDS Cable Connector locks into
the RF Module Receptacle.