Installation Guide

M0201AJG_uc CommScope ERA

Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide

Installing CAP Ms

3 Follow the local cleaning technique to clean Port A.

4 Install an Ethernet OCTIS Kit on the end of the CAT cable that will connect to the Fiber CAP M, and then

connect that end of the cable to Port A on the Fiber CAP M. (Refer to the technical data sheet that ships

with the OCTIS Kit for further information.)

5 Connect the other end of the CAT cable to the Ethernet port of the auxiliary device.

6 Go to "Power the CAP M” on page 63.

Power the CAP M

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 M 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

connect to the AC power source. A 10 m (33.7 ft) AC power cable is also available as an option. The AC power

cable is shown in Figure 22.

Cat6A, including all Cat6A cables, Cat6A Patch Cords, and Patch Panels, between Port A on the Fiber CAP

M and an auxiliary Ethernet device cannot exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet).

The CAP M is powered on as soon as power is connected to it. The CAP M must therefore be grounded

before you connect any electrical power to it. If you have not completed the steps in "Grounding the

CAP M” on page 56, stop and do so before proceeding.

CAP M 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 M units, and a type C breaker

can support up to four CAP M units.

For the AC power supply connection, a minimum cross section of 1.5 mm2 is required and for the DC

power supply connection, a minimum cross section of 2.5 mm2 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 M.