Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Document Overview
- ERA System Overview
- CAP MX Overview
- Safely Working with ERA Hardware
- Installing CAP MXs
- CAP MX Installation and Cascade Rules
- Cat6A Cable Requirements for Ethernet Devices
- Prepare for Installation
- Wire an Optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box
- Mount the CAP MX
- Grounding the CAP MX
- Connect the CAP MX Cables
- Power the CAP MX
- Contacting CommScope
- CMS Global Technical Support
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling
- Hardware to Software Mapping Information
- CMS Technical Training
- Accessing ERA User Documentation
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Installing CAP MXs
Connect the CAP MX Cables
Complete the following procedures in the order in which they are presented. Unless otherwise noted, each
procedure is applicable to a singular CAP MX (not in a cascade), or to a Primary or Secondary CAP MX in a
cascade.
• "Obtain the Required Cable Material” on page 53
• "Connect the CAP MX to an RF Antenna” on page 54
• "Connect the CAP MX to a Classic CAN or TEN” on page 58
• "Connect a Secondary CAP MX (Optional)” on page 58
• "Connect an External Ethernet Device (Optional)” on page 58.
Do not remove protective caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so.