Installation Guide

CommScope ERA
®
CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc
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Connect the Cables to the Fiber CAP M2
CONNECT THE CABLES TO THE FIBER CAP M2
Complete the following procedures in the order in which they are presented.
• "Ground the Fiber CAP M2 (Optional)” on page 28
• "Connect the Passive RF Antenna” on page 32
• "Connect the Fiber CAP M2 to a Classic CAN or TEN” on page 36
• "Powering on a Fiber CAP M 2” on page 37
• "Powering on a Fiber CAP M 2” on page 37.
Ground the Fiber CAP M2 (Optional)
Follow the steps below to ground the OPA only if grounding is required in your locality or if the installation
plans require the CAP M2 be grounded. The different CAP M2 installation procedures will tell you when to
ground the CAP M2.
Do the following to ground a Fiber CAP M2.
1 Obtain a length of #18 AWG (1.00 mm) insulated stranded copper wire for use as a chassis-grounding
wire.
2 Terminate one end of the wire with a ring terminal.
3 Locate the chassis-ground stud at the rear of the enclosure.
4 Remove the Keps nut from the chassis-ground stud.
Do not remove protective caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so.
The CAP M2 is equipped with an M6 grounding stud located on the back of the unit; however, grounding
is not necessary. CAP M2s are classified as low-voltage devices and do not have internal power supplies.
CommScope recommends checking your local and national electrical codes to determine if grounding is
a requirement.