Installation Guide

M0201AJG_uc CommScope ERA

Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide

CAP M Overview

CAP M OVERVIEW

This installation guide describes the Medium Power Carrier Access Point (CAP M), which interfaces via an

optical link with a Classic CAN, or with a TEN. This allows the CAP M to provide data over Single-Mode Fiber

(SMF), or Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF). Power for CAP Ms is provided over embedded AC/DC (AC version) or

remotely through hybrid fiber (DC version).

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

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

back to the Classic CAN or TEN. Each CAP M can provide RF coverage for up to four specific frequency bands.

Figure 1 shows how a CAP M can be deployed in an ERA system.

Figure 1. CAP M in an ERA System using a Classic CAN

The CAP M

• is passively cooled and operates within the following temperature ranges:

-33°C to +50°C (-27.4°F to 122°F)

• is rated for indoor and outdoor (IP66) installations; see also "Determine the Mounting Site” on page 24

• has a typical power consumption of 140W; see also "Determine the Power Consumption of the CAP M” on

page 23.

All APs can only connect to a TEN or a Classic CAN. APs cannot connect to a Switching CAN or to a WIN.

e-POI

Classic

CAN

eNode B

* Power can be on AP side (AC or DC)

or be remote with composite fiber (DC)

Cat6A cable Fiber Power

TEN

CAP M

CAP M CAP M

CAP M

Power*