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- Page 1 CommScope ERA® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide Installation Guide • M0203A5A_uc • November 2020...
- Page 2 This document has been developed by CommScope, and is intended for the use of its customers and customer support ISCLAIMER personnel. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. While every effort has been made to eliminate errors, CommScope disclaims liability for any difficulties arising from the interpretation of the information contained herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CAP MX AC Power Cable ..................................59 CAP MX DC Power Cable ..................................60 Connect the CAP MX Power ..................................60 M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page iii... - Page 4 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling ..........................63 Hardware to Software Mapping Information ............................64 CMS Technical Training .................................... 64 Accessing ERA User Documentation................................. 65 CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page iv © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
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Page 5: Document Overview
Contact your local sales representative for further information. For information on other ERA system components, refer to the ERA software and hardware user documentation, which can be accessed on the CommScope DCCS Customer Portal (see "Accessing ERA User Documentation” on page 65.) -
Page 6: Document Cautions And Notes
MX Carrier Access Point, Medium Power Optical Transport Category Power over Ethernet Copper Transport Part Number CommScope Mobility Solutions Regional-Area Network CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 2 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. - Page 7 European Union Voltage in Alternating Current Fahrenheit Voltage in Direct Current Federal Communications Commission Watts Gigabyte Wireless Communications Switch Gigahertz M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 3...
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Page 8: Era System Overview
Carrier Access Point (CAP). “Fiber APs” collectively refers to the CAP H, CAP M, CAP MX, and the Fiber CAP L. When information pertains to a specific AP type, that AP will be identified. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 4 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 9: Cap Mx Overview
300W; see also "Determine the Power Consumption of the CAP MX” • on page • M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 5... -
Page 10: Cap Mx Connectors And Power Led
Do not remove caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so. Figure 2. Location of Connectors and Power LED on a CAP MX with One Antenna Connector CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 6 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 11: Cap Mx Hardware Options
The following sections describe hardware options for the CAP MX. Single Mounting Bracket The Single Mounting Bracket (CommScope PN 7841793-xx) provides the mounting brackets required to mount an CAP MX to a wall or other vertical, flat surface. See "Mount a CAP MX Using a Single Mounting Bracket”... -
Page 12: Hybrid Fiber Splice Box
Hybrid Fiber Splice Box The Hybrid Fiber Splice Box (CommScope PN 7693816-xx) separates the power from the fiber signals on a hybrid fiber feed from the Classic CAN or TEN. It feeds power to the CAP MX through a composite cable that includes both fiber and copper power wires. - Page 13 CAP MX Overview Figure 3. OCTIS SFP+ Reverse Lever Assembly Instructions (PN: 7770612) M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 9...
- Page 14 Figure 4. OCTIS SFP+ Reverse Lever Mating Instructions (PN: 7770612) Figure 5. OCTIS SFP+ Reverse Lever Replacement Instructions (PN: 7770612) CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 10 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
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Page 15: Octis Rj45 Reverse Lever Assembly Instructions
OCTIS RJ45 Reverse Lever Assembly Instructions Scan the QR code to the right to watch the OCTIS RJ45 connector assembly video. CommScope GigaSPEED X10D RJ-45 Connector tabs must be removed BEFORE inserting the them into the OCTIS connectors. For installation instructions, see “Special Instructions for GigaSPEED X10D Connectors”... -
Page 16: Special Instructions For Gigaspeed X10D Connectors
Figure 8. GigaSPEED X10D RJ-45 Connector Tabs to Remove Remove the secondary tab of the RJ-45 connector using wire cutters. Figure 9. RJ-45 Primary Tab Removal CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 12 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. - Page 17 The final assembly is shown in Figure 12 on page Figure 12. GigaSPEED X10D RJ-45 Correctly Installed in OCTIS Connector M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 13...
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Page 18: Safely Working With Era Hardware
Implement prevention measures to avoid the possibility of close proximity to the antenna(s) while in operation. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 14 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 19: Property Damage Warnings
Whenever possible, shut down the RAN before servicing the antenna. Do not remove caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so. M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 15... -
Page 20: Guard Against Damage From Electro-Static Discharge
Safely Working with ERA Hardware The CAP MX is to be used only with CommScope (NEC Class 2) or Limited Power Source ERA Subrack, or equivalent. Read and observe all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that all warning labels are kept in a legible condition. - Page 21 (external surge protection) is recommended depending on the individual application in order to avoid damage caused by overcurrent. M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 17...
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Page 22: Equipment Symbols Used / Compliance
1449. Suitability of the component for the application shall be determined for the intended installation. Notice: Corresponding local particularities and regulations must be observed. For national deviations, please refer to the respective documents, which are available from CommScope. Note: For a Class B digital device or peripheral: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 23: Required Antenna Distances
869-894 MHz 2110-2180 MHz 2110 2180-2200 MHz 2180 1930-1995 MHz 1930 1995-2020 MHz 1995 2350-2360 MHz 2350 25TDD 2496-2690 MHz 2496 M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 19... -
Page 24: Installing Cap Mxs
To add an Ethernet device, you must add an RJ45 OCTIS kit to the Primary CAP MX, see "OCTIS™ Kits” on page • CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 20 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 25: Cat6A Cable Requirements For Ethernet Devices
Material” on page 21 • Recommended Tools and Material The following tools and material is required for installation are not supplied by CommScope. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) wrist strap Drill and bits that can penetrate the selected mounting surface •... -
Page 26: Determine The Power Consumption Of The Cap Mx
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 MX units, and a type C breaker can support up to four CAP MX units. -
Page 27: Determine The Mounting Site
Use the dimensions shown in Figure 13 on page 24 for Single Mount and Figure 15 on page 31 for Dual Mount. • M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 23... - Page 28 Installing CAP MXs Figure 13. Mounting Dimensions for Single Mounting Bracket CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 24 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
- Page 29 Installing CAP MXs Figure 14. Mounting Dimensions for the Dual Mounting Bracket M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 25...
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Page 30: Unpack And Inspect The Cap Mx And Optional Accessories
Unpack each container while carefully checking the contents for damage and verify with the packing slip. If damage is found or parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial carrier and notify CommScope Technical Support (see "CMS Global Technical Support”... - Page 31 Bend the spliced fibers using the corner guides and fix the splices to the splice holder. Bend the optical cables as shown in the graphic to the right. M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 27...
- Page 32 15 It is possible to separate the optical cables and use two different cable glands. Remove the sealing nut and rubber on each cable gland. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 28 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
- Page 33 In the figure to the right, 1 and 2 refers to two CAP Ms. M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 29...
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Page 34: Mount The Cap Mx
The mounting itself must not vibrate, swing or move in any way that might cause damage to the CAP MX. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 30 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 35: Mounting Orientation
CAP MXs are passively cooled and must therefore always be mounted with its ANT port pointing down, as shown in Figure ANT port pointing down Figure 15. Mounting Orientation for a CAP MX M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 31... -
Page 36: Mount The Cap Mx To A Wall Or Vertical Surface
If this installation requires the optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box to provide fiber and power to the CAP MX, follow the steps in Mount a CAP MX Using a Single Mounting Bracket Obtain the CAP MX Single Mounting Bracket (CommScope PN 7841793-xx). Follow the steps in "Unpack and Inspect the CAP MX and Optional Accessories” on page... - Page 37 Confirm that the Mounting Bracket is securely fastened to the wall. Single Mounting Bracket Screw anchors M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 33...
- Page 38 Remove the two M6 screws and their M6 plain and M6 split-lock washers; reserve the screws and washers as you will later reinstall them. Remove M6x12 bolt and washers CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 34 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
- Page 39 Use both handles and/or the provided lifting eye on the CAP MX to lift it above the Mounting Bracket and then lower it into place. Allow M6 pins to rest in Lifting eye mounting bracket slots M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 35...
- Page 40 On the right side of the CAP MX secure the CAP MX to the Mounting Bracket by torquing the M6 nut to 11 N-m (100 in-lbs). M6 nut 10 Repeat Step 9 on the left side of the CAP MX. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 36 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
- Page 41 • If this installation does not a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box, go to "Grounding the CAP MX” on page • M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 37...
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Page 42: Mount Two Cap Mxs Using A Dual Mounting Bracket
Figure 16. Two CAP MXs Back-to-Back in a Dual Mounting Bracket Do the following to mount two CAP MXs in a Dual Mounting Bracket. Obtain the Dual Mounting Bracket (CommScope PN 7839331-xx). Follow the steps in "Unpack and Inspect the CAP MX and Optional Accessories” on page... - Page 43 Confirm that the bracket is securely fastened to the wall. Dual Mounting Bracket Screw anchors M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 39...
- Page 44 Remove the two M6 screws and their M6 plain and M6 split-lock washers; reserve the screws and washers as you will later reinstall them. Loosen M6 pin Remove M6x12 bolt and the washers CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 40 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
- Page 45 On the right side of the CAP MX-1, torque the M6 pin to 11 N-m (100 in-lbs). 10 Repeat Step 9 on the left side of the CAP MX. M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 41...
- Page 46 M6x12 bolt and washer set in hole closest to mounting surface 12 Repeat Step 11 on the left side of the CAP MX-1. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 42 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
- Page 47 Remove the two M6 screws and their washers; reserve the screws and washers as you will later reinstall them. Loosen M6 pin Remove M6x12 bolt and the washers M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 43...
- Page 48 15 On the right side of the CAP MX-2, secure the CAP MX to the Mounting Bracket by torquing the M6 nut to 11 N-m (100 in-lbs). 16 Repeat Step 15 on the left side of the CAP MX. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 44 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
- Page 49 • If this installation does not a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box, go to "Grounding the CAP MX” on page • M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 45...
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Page 50: Attach A Hybrid Fiber Splice Box To The Cap Mx
Hang the Splice Box onto the Single Mounting Bracket on the right-hand side of the CAP MX, as shown below. Single Mounting Bracket Hybrid Fiber Splice Box CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 46 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. - Page 51 Installing CAP MXs Remove the six neck screws (shown below) from the front cover of the Splice Box. Open the Splice Box. M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 47...
- Page 52 Replace the six neck screws that you removed from the front cover of the Splice Box in Step 2 on page Go to "Grounding the CAP MX” on page CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 48 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
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Page 53: Attaching A Hybrid Fiber Splice Box For A Dual Mount Installation
Hang the Splice Box onto the Dual Mounting Bracket on the left-hand side of the CAP MX, as shown below. Dual Mounting Bracket Hybrid Fiber Splice Box M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 49... - Page 54 Replace the six neck screws that you removed from the front cover of the Splice Box in Step 3 on page Go to "Grounding the CAP MX” on page CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 50 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
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Page 55: Grounding The Cap Mx
Connect the other end of the earth-bonding cable to a suitable permanent ground per local electrical code practices. Follow the steps in "Connect the CAP MX Cables” on page M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 51... -
Page 56: Connect The Cap Mx Cables
"Connect an External Ethernet Device (Optional)” on page • • Do not remove protective caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 52 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 57: Obtain The Required Cable Material
Installing CAP MXs Obtain the Required Cable Material Contact your local CommScope sales representative to obtain the following components, as required, for this installation. Per the installation plan, obtain either Single Mode Fiber (SMF) or Multi Mode Fiber (MMF) that is of sufficient length to reach from the CAP MX to the Classic CAN or TEN. -
Page 58: Connect The Cap Mx To An Rf Antenna
Isopropyl alcohol Compressed air • Lint-free wipe • Cotton buds. • • Remove the protective cap from the RF connector. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 54 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. - Page 59 Use a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol to clean the inside of the center conductor spring tines. M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 55...
- Page 60 12 Use a cotton bud drenched with isopropyl alcohol to clean the outside surface of the center pin. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 56 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
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Page 61: Connect The Antenna Cable(S)
• Connect the other end of the 50 coaxial cable to the passive antenna installed in Step M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 57... -
Page 62: Connect The Cap Mx To A Classic Can Or Ten
Raise the lever on the EMI/IP67 cap on the Port A connector, and then remove the connector’s plug. Follow the local cleaning technique to clean Port A. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 58 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 63: Power The Cap Mx
CAP MX 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. -
Page 64: Cap Mx Dc Power Cable
"Connect the Mains Power to the CAP MX” on page 61 "Connect a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box” on page • • CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 60 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 65: Connect The Mains Power To The Cap Mx
Insert the AC or DC power cable into the Mains connector as shown below; tighten the clamping ring until it is hand tight. Do not over-tighten the clamping ring. M0203A5A_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. Page 61... -
Page 66: Connect A Hybrid Fiber Splice Box
• configuration failure • link failure • major or minor internal alarm or external alarm Critical HW alarm caused by internal modules. CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 62 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 67: Contacting Commscope
Calls to an EMEA Helpline outside of the 8:00 to 17:00 time frame will be forwarded to the 24x7 Helpline. Online Support To go to the CommScope Wireless Support Request web site from which you can initiate a Technical Support ticket, do one of the following: Scan the QR Code to the right. -
Page 68: Hardware To Software Mapping Information
Click either the Available Training or Calendar tab to view other training courses. For training related questions, please contact the CommScope DAS and Small Cell Institute at one of the following emails, as appropriate for your location: Americas: DASTrainingUS@CommScope.com... -
Page 69: Accessing Era User Documentation
Once you have been granted access to the DCCS Customer Portal, you can use the link provided to access it directly or login to My CommScope and use the DCCS link there. You will be prompted to sign in using your Microsoft-enabled email account.. - Page 70 Accessing ERA User Documentation CommScope ERA ® CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc Page 66 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.