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
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Install the Prism Remote Unit
Option C: ProAx Connector (Legacy AC-Powered PRUs)
NOTE: Use the following procedure to install the fiber cables using a legacy ProAx Connector.
• If the PRU that you are installing has a Hardened Multi-Fiber Optic Connector, follow the
procedure in "Option A: Hardened Multi-Fiber Optic Connector” on page 55
• If the PRU that you are installing has a Fiber Pass-Through Connector, follow the procedure
in "Option B: Fiber Pass-Through Connector” on page 61.
NOTE: The ProAx Connector will become obsolete effective 31 May 2013, and will not be used in
PRUs manufactured after 31 May 2013.
NOTE: DC-powered PRUs do not have a ProAx connector option.
APRUwiththeProAxConnectorconfigurationrequiresthepurchaseofaProAxcableassemblyforthe
PrismtointerfacewiththeOSPfiber.ThefibercableconnectorisaBX.5four-portfiberconnector,as
showninthefollowingpicture: