User's Manual
Page 2 FlexWave Prism Remote Unit RF Module Installation Guide
©2015 TE Connectivity TECP-77-141 Issue 8 • 300001744178 Rev H • September 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Document Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3
Revision History.......................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Document Cautions and Notes ...............................................................................................................................................................................5
Abbreviations Used in this Guide............................................................................................................................................................................5
Overview of RF Modules for Prism Remote Units ................................................................................................................................................6
RF Module Digital/Analog Radio Transceivers ........................................................................................................................................................7
RF Module Types.....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Single- and Dual-Bay RF Modules with Classic or SuperDARTs .......................................................................................................................9
HDM RF Modules ..........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Legacy Dual-Bay 40W RF Modules ................................................................................................................................................................11
RF Module Components ....................................................................................................................................................................................12
Linear Power Amplifiers ........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Duplexer and Low Noise Amplifier........................................................................................................................................................................14
Digital Processing Module.....................................................................................................................................................................................14
Cables ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
RF Group Assignments for PRU RF Module Bays................................................................................................................................................15
Understanding RF Cable Rules...........................................................................................................................................................................18
RF Module Cables and Supported Bay Use for Single-Card, Dual-Card, and HDM RF Modules ...........................................................................18
RF Module Cables and Supported Bay Installations for Legacy Dual-Bay 40W RF Modules.................................................................................20
Install the RF Module(s) ....................................................................................................................................................................................21
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Guard against Damage from Electro-Static Discharge ..........................................................................................................................................22
Unpack and Inspect the RF Module ......................................................................................................................................................................22
Remove Release Liners from the RF Module ........................................................................................................................................................23
Check the DC Power Switch for the Module Bay ..................................................................................................................................................24
Dual-Bay Modules Only—Remove the Module Bay Shelf.....................................................................................................................................25
Install the RF Module into the Prism Remote Chassis...........................................................................................................................................26
Secure RF Module Latches ....................................................................................................................................................................................34
Connect Latches on Single-Bay and HDM RF Modules .................................................................................................................................34
Connect Latches on Dual-Bay RF Modules....................................................................................................................................................35
Latches on Legacy Dual-Bay 40W RF Modules..............................................................................................................................................36
Verify that the RF Module Mounting Hook is Engaged.................................................................................................................................36
Connect the RF Module Cables to the PRU Chassis ..............................................................................................................................................36
Connecting Cables in a Single-Bay RF Module Installation ...........................................................................................................................37
Connecting Cables in a Dual-Bay RF Module Installation..............................................................................................................................40
Power on the RF Module(s) and the Prism Remote Unit......................................................................................................................................44
Close the Remote Unit Door and Solar Shield.......................................................................................................................................................46
Provision the Prism Remote Unit ..........................................................................................................................................................................46
FlexWave Notch Filter (FWP-SPRINTFILTER) ......................................................................................................................................................47
Notch Filter Installation Tips .................................................................................................................................................................................47
Notch Filter Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................................49
Standards Certification......................................................................................................................................................................................50
Accessing User Documentation on the TE Customer Portal................................................................................................................................51
Contacting TE Connectivity................................................................................................................................................................................52