Installation Guide

M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA
®
CAP M2 with Fiber Interface
© August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 37
Powering on a Fiber CAP M 2
1 Connect the CAP M2 Optical Port 1 as appropriate for this installation.
a Remove the dust cap from the CAP M2 Optical Port 1 connector and the connectors on the SMF or
MMF.
b Follow the local cleaning technique to clean Optical Port 1.
c Clean the connectors on the SMF or MMF following the fiber supplier’s recommendations.
d Install the SFP+ connector and Optical OCTIS Kit on the end of the SMF or MMF that will connect to
the CAP M2.
i Follow the limitations per the maximum range described in "OCTIS Universal Lever Assembly
Instructions” on page 11.
ii Connect that end of the SMF or MMF to the CAP M2 Optical Port 1 connector.
e Connect the other end of the SMF or MMF to an open port on an OPT Card installed in Slots L1-L4 in
the TEN or Classic CAN. WCS Slots L5-L8 cannot be used to connect APs.
2 Go to "Powering on a Fiber CAP M 2” on page 37.
POWERING ON A FIBER CAP M 2
For the CAP M to operate, the Mains power must be connected to the CAP M Mains connector. Either an AC or
a DC power cable is delivered with each CAP M—the type of power cable delivered is dependent on the type
of power supply in the CAP M.
CAP M2 AC Power Cable
The AC power cable is a 3.2 m (10.5 ft) 16 AWG cable with a 4-pin Amphenol C016 series plug on one end to
connect to the CAP M Mains connector. The other end of the cable is unterminated with 3 end splices to
If installing a CAP M2 with the CAP M2 Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit (PN 7781091-xx), the optical fiber will
be hanging from the Hybrid Fiber Splice Box.
The CAP M2 is powered on as soon as power is connected to it. The CAP M2 must therefore be grounded
before you connect any electrical power to it. If you have not completed the steps in "Ground the Fiber
CAP M2 (Optional)” on page 28, stop and do so before proceeding.
CAP M2 APs require a minimum 120 Volt / 15 Amp or 240 Volt / 13 Amp, single-phase, 50 / 60 Hz AC
service. MAINS power must be interruptible with an external delay-actions mains breaker. CommScope
recommends external AC breakers capable of at least 15 Amps maximum for 120-Volt service or at least
13 Amps for 240-Volt service. One type B breaker can support up to two CAP M2 units, and a type C
breaker can support up to four CAP M2 units.
For the AC power supply connection, a minimum cross section of 1.5 mm
2
is required and for the DC
power supply connection, a minimum cross section of 2.5 mm
2
is required. Each wire must observe the
applicable local regulations regarding loop impedance, voltage drop, and methods of installation. Make
sure to connect the correct voltage to the CAP M2.