Installation Guide

Table Of Contents

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CAP L2 with Fiber Interface

Fiber CAP L2 Overview

FIBER CAP L2 OVERVIEW

This installation guide describes the Fiber CAP L2, which interfaces with a Classic CAN or TEN via an optical

link. This allows the Fiber CAP L2 to provide data over Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) or Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF).

Power for Fiber CAP L2s is provided over External AC/DC or remotely through hybrid fiber.

On the downlink, the Fiber CAP L2 converts data arriving at the CAP L2 to analog signals and sends them to

the Antenna ports. On the uplink, received signals are digitized and serialized into data streams, which are

sent back to the Classic CAN or TEN.

The Fiber CAP L2 is designed for indoor and outdoor use. It is passively cooled with a temperature range of:

-33°C to +50C (-27.4°F to +122°F); see also "Recommended Tools and Material” on page 18. The CAP L2 has a

typical power consumption that, depending on the model, ranges from 80W to 150W.

Connectors and LED for the Fiber CAP L2

Figure 1 and Table 5 identify the Fiber CAP L2 connectors and its LED; corresponding connectors are shown.

Figure 1. CAP L2 Connectors and LED (2 antennas)

Table 5. Function of the CAP L2 Connectors and LED (2 antennas)

Ref # Label Description Function

0 None Grounding Bolt Connects the CAP MX to an approved earth-ground source.

1 Port 1 Port 2 OCTIS Connector Port to pass fiber cable to the SFP+ module. The port seal is the OCTIS Universal

connector PN 7847069. Connecting the fiber cable to the CAP L2 requires removing the

service lid.

2 ANT 1 4.3-10 RF connector Connect to external antennas or to one of the ports on a multiple input cross-polarized

antenna via 50Ω coaxial cable. The antenna ports ship with dust caps that can be

discarded upon unit installation.