CommScope ION E Series Installation Manual page 48

Installing CAP Ls
Connect the CAP L ANT 1 and/or ANT 2 connector to a passive RF antenna.
2
Install the passive antennas per the manufacturer's installation instructions. If connecting both ANT
a
connectors, you will connect the CAP L to either two separate external passive antennas or to two
ports on a cross-polarized dual antenna. Each connector supports two RF bands (see Table 1 on
page 1).
Remove the plastic-protective cap from the 4.3-10 connectors.
b
Remove the IP67/EMI blank plug from ANT 1/2 connector.
c
Connect the passive multi-band antenna to the ANT 1 or ANT 2 connector using coaxial cable with the
d
least amount of loss possible.
If the 50
•
1 or ANT 2 connector.
If the 50
•
over-tighten the connector.
Connect the other end of the 50
e
If necessary, repeat Step 2 to connect a 50
3
Connect the CAP L Port 1 connector as appropriate for this installation.
4
Remove the dust cap from the Port 1 connector.
a
Install the Ethernet OCTIS Kit on the end of the cable that will connect to the CAP L. (Refer to the
b
technical data sheet that ships with the OCTIS Kit for further information.)
Connect one end of the Cat6A cable to the Port 1 connector and the other end to an available port on
c
a CAT Card in the CAN/TEN.
Port 2 is plugged as it is not used in this configuration.
(Optional) Port A (Auxiliary port) provides a cascade connection to an optional locally powered cascaded
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CAP L, or provides a connection to external Ethernet devices such as WiFi and IP cameras. Cable Port A as
appropriate for this installation.
Port A must be plugged if not in use.
Raise the lever on the EMI/IP67 cap on Port A and remove the cap.
a
Install the Ethernet OCTIS Kit on the end of the cable that will connect to the CAP L, and then connect
b
that end of the cable to CAP L Port A. (Refer to the technical data sheet that ships with the OCTIS Kit
for further information.)
Connect the other end of the CAT cable to the Ethernet port of the auxiliary device.
c
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coaxial cable has a push-pull connector, make sure the cable is seated firmly in the ANT
Ω
coaxial cable has a threaded connector, torque the connector 5 N-m (3.69 ft-lb). Do not
Ω
coaxial cable to the passive antenna installed in Step a.
Ω
coaxial cable to the other ANT connector.
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