User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Document Overview
- Overview of Prism Remote Units
- Overview of RF Modules for Prism Remote Units
- Configuring the System with RF
- Install the Prism Remote Unit
- Planning for a Prism Remote Unit Installation
- Unpack and Inspect the Prism Remote Unit and Components
- Mount the Prism Remote Unit
- Ground the PRU Chassis
- Connect a Network Cable to the PRU Chassis
- Connect Fiber Cable to the PRU Chassis
- Connect the Antenna Cable
- Connect the Power Wiring
- Determine the Circuit Breaker or Fuse for the PRU
- (Optional) Connect the Prism Remote Unit to a UPS
- 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)
- Fan Module Maintenance
- Specifications
- Standards Certification
- DCCS Global Technical Support

FWPP-501-01 Issue 1 • 320000117795 Rev A FlexWave Prism Remote Unit and HDM RF Module Installation Guide
© March 2016 CommScope, Inc. Page 75
Install the Prism Remote Unit
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connectoronthebottomofthePRU.
b Crimpthethreeconductorstothepowerringterminals.Theterminalblockislabeledasto
whereeachwireshouldbeconnected,asdescribedbelow.
• Inatypical-48Vdcplant,thehighestpotentialisthe0(groundorreturn)lead;you
therefore:
– connectthe0(groundorreturn)leadtothepositive(+)connector(redwire)
– connectthe-48Vdcleadtothenegative(-)connector(blackwire)
– connectthethirdwire,ifprovided,totheEarthGroundterminal.
• Ina+48Vdcplant,thehighestpotentialisthe+48lead;youtherefore:
– connectthe+48leadtothepositive(+)connector(redwire)
– connectthe0potential(groundorreturn)tothenegative(-)connector(blackwire)
– connectthethirdwire,ifprovided,totheEarthGroundterminal.
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d Usea42MMwrenchtotorquethelargenutoutsidethecableglandto44in-lbs.
5 ConnectthewirestothedesignatedterminalsontheDCPowerSourceDistributionPanel.The
followingconnectionsaretypicallymade:
• Inatypical-48Vdcplant,thehighestpotentialisthe0(groundorreturn)lead;youtherefore:
– connectthe0(groundorreturn)leadtothepositive(+)connector(redwire)
– connectthe-48Vdcleadtothenegative(-)connector(blackwire)
– connectthethirdwire,ifprovided,totheEarthGroundterminal.
• Ina+48Vdcplant,thehighestpotentialisthe+48lead;youtherefore:
– connectthe+48leadtothepositive(+)connector(redwire)
– connectthe0potential(groundorreturn)tothenegative(-)connector(blackwire)
– connectthethirdwire,ifprovided,totheEarthGroundterminal.
6 Dressandsecurethewirestotherackfollowinglocalpractice.Routewiringawayfromsharpedges
andsecureinplacetopreventchaffingandprovidestrainrelief.
NOTE: Route all DC input wiring away from any sharp edges and properly secure it in place to prevent
chafing and to provide strain relief. Lace the wires to the rack frame.