User's Manual

Table Of Contents

FlexWave

Prism Remote Unit and RF Module Installation Guide FWPP-504-02

Page 8 © May 2017 CommScope, Inc.

Overview of Prism Remote Units

Bottom of an AC-Powered Quad-Bay PRU

Ref # Component Device Function

1 AUX connector Four contact closure inputs Connection points for two external alarm inputs.

2 Antenna

connectors

Eight Input/Output

Impedance 50Ω N-Type

connectors (female)

Connection points between the PRU and antennas that are labeled M

OD X TXO/RXO

or M

OD X TX1/RX1(where the first X can be A, B, C, or D). For further information,

see "Understanding RF Cable Rules” on page 26.

3 Fiber connectors One of the following:

• Hardened Multi-Fiber

Optic Connector (shown)

•Fiber Pass-Through

• ProAx connectors that

provide four BX5

connectors (Legacy PRUs)

Connection points between the PRU and the Outside Plant (OSP) box. The Single-BAY

PRU only has the Fiber 1 connector. For further information on the three Fiber

connector types, see "Connect Fiber Cable to the PRU Chassis” on page 56.

4 Dual-Ground

connector

Ground connector Grounds the PRU.

5 AC Power port Sealed 3-pin port Connection point between the PRU and an AC power junction box.

6Network

Connector port

RJ-45 female connector LAN Extension of the Host Unit Network that provides access to the Prism Network

for access and monitoring via an up to a 100 Mbps IP back-haul connection to remote

devices.