Rf Card Installation - CommScope Node AM4 Manual

D8)
Put the Node AM4 on the rail guides and
fasten it with four M6.0x16 mm screws.
Then, install the RF cards as explained in
the next chapter.

3.1.5. RF Card Installation


To ensure shock protection of the DC connectors and main board, the RF
Note 1:
cards are packed separately for transport. Installation of the RF cards is
recommended after the Node AM unit itself has been mounted according to
the following instruction:
Use the guide rails on top and bottom
to fit in the RF card smoothly.
Fasten* the four neck-collar screws
M3x16 mm tight
watertightness. For
torque refer to the according table in
chapter 5.2 Replacement
Components.
* First, just slightly tighten the screws
crosswise in order to avoid cant, and when
all four screws are positioned correctly,
fasten them tight.

Note 2: Depending on the respective frequency range, the maximum equipment of 4
RF cards is not necessarily required but all unused slots need to be
assembled with a dummy card for sufficient airflow and provided IP class.

Note 3: It is mandatory that one RF card is installed into slot 1 as a (passive) dummy
card does not fit into slot 1. A dummy card has to be installed into slots with
no RF card to guarantee correct airflow and watertightness for the active
components. For layout please refer to figure 4 2 Exemplary layout of a Node
AM4, maximum equipment in chapter 4.3 Components.

Note 4: It is recommended to disconnect the Node AM4 from mains (power-supply
line) before an RF card is mounted or dismounted. In case the Node AM4 is
not allowed to be disconnected from mains, the RF card which needs to be
replaced must be disabled via software in the Technician page before
removing it. This is to avoid possible damage when inserting the new RF card

Note 5: Please observe that the RF cards must always be packed separately for
transport.
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