User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 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
- Determine the Circuit Breaker or Fuse for the PRU
- Connect the Power Wiring
- (Optional) Connect the Prism Remote Unit to a UPS
Install the Prism Remote Unit
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Prism Remote Unit and RF Module Installation Guide
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CONNECT THE ANTENNA CABLE
CoaxialantennacablesmustberoutedfromtheantennatothePRU.Thecablesmustbeterminatedwithan
N-TypemaleconnectorforconnectiontothePRUantennaportorthelightningsurgesuppressor(accessory,
requiredanytimetheantennaismountedinanareainwhichtheantennaissusceptibletoalightningstrike).
CAUTION! The antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must be fixed-mounted on (outdoor/indoor) permanent
structures. RF exposure compliance is addressed at the time of licensing, as required by the responsible
FCC Bureau(s), including antenna co-location requirements of 47 CFR. 1.307(b)(3).
Usethefollowingproceduretoinstall
theantennacable(s).Thisprocedurerequiresthatyouconnectcabletoone
Antennaconnectoratatime.
1 Referto"UnderstandingRFCableR
ules”onpage26tounderstandtherelationshipbetweenantenna
numbersandRemoteRFmodules;thisinformat
ionmakessureyouconnecttheAntennaconnectors
correctly.
2 R
emovethedustcapfromanN-typefemaleAntennaconnectorlocatedontheundersideoftheunit,asshown
below.IfyouneedtoinstallcablestomorethanoneAntennaconnector,startintherearandworkforward,
applyingthecorrecttorqueasyoumakeeachconnection.Workingfromtherearportoutprovidesyouwith
thespaceyouneedtoapplythecorrecttorque.
CAUTION! To avoid the risk of equipment damage, ensure that the AC/DC Power switch to the Remote
Unit chassis and the DC power switch to all RF Module bays are in their OFF position before
connecting or disconnecting coaxial cables; otherwise equipment damage may occur.
N-type female
Antenna port
for Module A
Antenna
cable
Lightning
Surge Suppressor
(ships with RF Module)
Surge port
connector
Boom View of PRU