Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Document Overview
- Era System Overview
- Fiber CAP L Overview
- Plan and Prepare for a Fiber CAP L Installation
- Maximum Number of Fiber CAP Ls Supported in an Era System
- Cascade Rules for Fiber CAP Ls
- Cat6A Cable Requirements for Ethernet Devices
- Safely Working with Era Hardware
- Determine the Power Consumption of the CAP L
- Determine the CAP L Installation Site
- Recommended Tools and Material
- Unpack and Inspect the CAP L and Optional Accessories
- Obtain the Required Materials
- Mount the Fiber CAP L
- General Mounting Cautions
- Mounting a CAP L with a Flat Mounting Bracket Kit
- Mounting Two CAP Ls with a Dual Mounting Kit
- Mounting a CAP L with an AC/DC Power Supply Kit
- Wiring the AC/DC Power Supply Kit.
- Mounting a CAP L with a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit
- Prepare for CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit Installation
- Assembling and Wiring the Hybrid Fiber Splice Box
- Wire the Hybrid Fiber Splice Box
- Wire a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box for 4-Wire Power with Limited Power Source
- Wire a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box for 2-Wire Power without Limited Power Source
- Wire a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box to Cascade Two CAP Ls with the 2-Wire Power Configuration
- Wire a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box to Cascade Two CAP Ls with the 4-Wire Power Configuration
- Wall Mount a CAP L Using a CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit
- Ceiling Mount a CAP L
- Connect the Cables to the Fiber CAP L
- Powering on a Fiber CAP L
- CAP L Maintenance
- Contacting CommScope
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Connect the Cables to the Fiber CAP L
Clean the RF Cable Connectors
This section tells you how to clean RF cable connectors. The graphics in this section illustrate the cleaning
procedure and do not show the CAP M.
This procedure requires the use of compressed air. Wear protective clothing—especially protective
glasses—to protect against injury from flying particles.
This procedure requires the use of flammable material. There is a risk of fire. Keep away from sources of
ignition.
This procedure requires the use of eye irritant product. There is a risk of eye irritation. Avoid contact with
eyes and skin. Wear protective clothing—especially protective glasses.
Do the following to clean the RF cable connector
s.
1 Gather the following cleaning tools:
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Compressed air
• Lint-free wipe
• Cotton buds.
2 Remove the protective cap from the RF connector.
3 Use compressed air to remove metal chips and small particles
from the mating and inner surfaces of the connector.