Operations Manual

Installation Planning
MCPS2000 Operations Manual
Spectrian Proprietary -- See notice on first page
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Individual Power Connections to each RF Module
# RF
Modules
RF Output
Power
I
(Max)
,
27 VDC
Recommended Service
1 100W 42 Amps 2 wires (2/module), #6AWG, #10 lugs
1 ea 50A Circuit Breaker
2 175W 87 Amps 4 wires (2/module), #6AWG, #10 lugs
2 ea 50A Circuit Breaker
3 260W 130 Amps 6 wires (2/module), #6AWG, #10 lugs
3 ea 50A Circuit Breaker
4 350W 170 Amps 8 wires (2/module), #6AWG, #10 lugs
4 ea 50A Circuit Breaker
Single Bussed Connection
When using the bussed connection option, the service should be sized for a fully
equipped shelf even if the shelf is not initially fully populated to enable future
expansion.
Recommended Service: 2 Wires, #2AWG, ¼”narrow tongue lug (T&B 55116 or
equivalent); 1 ea 200A Circuit Breaker.
Chassis Ground Wire
The MCPS2000 shelf requires a customer-supplied chassis ground connection using
#8AWG with a ¼” ring lug .
RF Input and Output Cables
The MCPS2000 requires a single customer-supplied SMA male RF input cable and a
single customer-supplied male type-N RF output cable. The female connectors are
on the rear of the MCPS2000 shelf.
Alarm Interface Cables
The MCPS2000 requires customer-supplied interface cables to the system alarm
interfaces. The standard system has screw terminal connections for form C relay
alarm contacts; optional RS 422 or 485 serial connections are also available. The
alarm connection options for this MCPS2000 are listed in the Appendix.
Radio Parameters
To set up the MCPS2000, the installer must know the radio parameters for the
MCPS2000 installation.
• Total Planned Output Power
• Number of CDMA Frequency Assignments and power of each
• Number of AMPS/TDMA/CDPD Channels
• Planned System Gain
Installation Equipment
Refer to the Tools and Materials listing in the following sections for the required
MCPS2000 installation and test supplies.