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- Page 1 CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface Generation Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide • M0203AHA_uc • August 2022...
- 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
CMS Global Technical Support ..................................42 Telephone Helplines....................................42 Online Support ......................................42 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling............................ 42 Hardware to Software Mapping Information..............................43 M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page iii... - Page 4 Table of Contents Mobility Solutions Technical Training................................43 Accessing ERA Series User Documentation ..............................43 CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page iv © August 2022 CommScope, Inc.
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Page 5: Document Overview
For information on how to find the minimum software requirements for ERA hardware, refer to "Hardware to Software Mapping Information” on page Document Revision History This is the first release of the CommScope ERA™ CAP M2 Fiber Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide. Document Cautions and Notes This document may contain any of the following notes, cautions, and warning icons. -
Page 6: Abbreviations Used In This Guide
Laser radiation. Risk of eye injury in operation. Do not stare into the laser beam; do not view the laser beam directly or with optical instruments. CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 2 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 7: Property Damage Warnings
Do not remove caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so. The CAP M2 is to be used only with CommScope (NEC Class 2) or Limited Power Source ERA Subrack, or equivalent. Guard Against Damage from Electro-Static Discharge Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. -
Page 8: Compliance
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 4 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. - Page 9 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.
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Page 10: Equipment Symbols Used / Compliance
To be sold exclusively to mobile operators or authorized installers - no harmonized frequency bands, operation requires license. Intended use: EU and EFTA countries. Indicates conformity with the RED directive 2014/53/EU and/or RoHS directive 2011/65/EU. CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 6 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 11: Maximum Output Power Levels
Table 4. Minimum Antenna Distances Minimum Distance DL Antenna Gain Model Without Cable Loss ISED (dBi) meters inches meters inches CAP M2 C-Band 1.784 70.236 2.751 108.307 M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 7... -
Page 12: Fiber Cap M2 Overview
Figure 1 Table 5 identify the Fiber CAP M2 connectors and its LED; corresponding connectors are shown. Figure 1. CAP M2 Connectors and LED CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 8 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 13: Cap M2 Accessories And Options
Wall Mounting Kit 7851781-00 (EMEA) is provided in the CAP M2 kit. Wall Mounting Kit 7851753 (NAR) is not provided in the CAP M2 kit and must be ordered separately. M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 9... -
Page 14: Sfp+ Module Kits
"Mounting a CAP M2 with a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit (optional)” on page 22 SFP+ Module Kits 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 M2 to a Classic CAN or TEN. -
Page 15: Octis™ Universal Lever Assembly Kits
All CAP M2s include two OCTIS Universal Connector Kits (CommScope PN 7847069) for the interface to the Classic CAN or TEN that plugs into Port 1 and Port 2 on the CAP M2. CommScope provides the two OCTIS Kits for each CAP M2. - Page 16 LC Duplex connector at the cable termination. The BiDi (single fiber) cable termination follows the same OCTIS assembly instructions. Figure 2. OCTIS Universal Lever Assembly Instructions CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 12 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc.
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Page 17: Plan And Prepare For A Fiber Cap M2 Installation
You connect CAP M2s to an OPT Card installed in Slots L1, L2, L3, or L4 in the TEN or Classic CAN. Each OPT Card has four 10 Gbps ports (labeled 1 - 4) for fiber connections. • – M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 13... -
Page 18: Determine The Power Consumption Of The Cap M2
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 M2 units, and a type C breaker can support up to four AP M2 units. -
Page 19: Cap M2 Dimensions
The “Total Hanging Weight” is the weight of the CAP M2, including the weight of the Mounting Bracket and Power Supply, minus the weight of the external cables and connectors, that the mounting site must • be able to support. M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 15... -
Page 20: Recommended Tools And Material
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 21: Mount The Fiber Cap M2
To maintain proper ventilation, keep at least 76 mm (3-inch) clearance around the CAP M2. The installation site must be able to bear the weight of the CAP M2; see Table 10 on page M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 17... -
Page 22: Wall Mount A Cap M2
Mounting Orientation for Wall Mounts When wall mounting a Fiber CAP M2, the recommendations should be observed. Figure 5. Wall Mounting Orientation for a CAP M2 CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 18 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 23: Mounting Cap M2 With A Wall Mounting Kit
7851753 NAR Wall mounting brackets CAP M2, single NOTE: Kit must be order from CommScope "Plan and Prepare for a Fiber CAP M2 Installation” on page 13 to identify the installation site and installation requirements, and to prepare for the installation. - Page 24 Mount the Fiber CAP M2 Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall, using four anchor screws. CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 20 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc.
- Page 25 Tighten the CAP M2 M5 screws, provided with the CAP M2, on both sides on the top and bottom at a Torq of 6.5 Nm. M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 21...
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Page 26: Mounting A Cap M2 With A Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit (Optional)
Mounting a CAP M2 with a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit (optional) The CAP M2 Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit (CommScope PN 7781091-xx) provides a connection solution for both power and optical signals to a CAP M2. For Fiber CAP M 2s, you have the option to use composite cable to transport signals from a TEN or Classic CAN via fiber and power from a remote DC supply, and then use the CAP M2 Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit to terminate the power and fiber at the CAP M2. -
Page 27: Prepare For Cap M2 Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit Installation
Using the parts from the Hybrid Fiber Splice Box, insert the Splice Holder and fasten it using a PTK 30x6 screw and one M4 washer. M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 23... - Page 28 Bend the spliced fibers using the corner guides and fix the splices to the splice holder. Bend the optical cables as shown in the picture to the right. CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 24 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc.
- Page 29 13 It is possible to separate the optical cables and use two different cable glands. Remove the sealing nut and rubber on each cable gland. M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 25...
- Page 30 18 Complete the steps in "Wall Mount a CAP M2 Using a CAP M2 Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit (optional)” on page CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 26 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc.
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Page 31: Wall Mount A Cap M2 Using A Cap M2 Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit (Optional)
If required, install an SFP+ module and follow the instructions in "Installing SFP+ Modules in the CAP M2” on page Follow procedure in "Mounting CAP M2 with a Wall Mounting Kit” on page M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 27... -
Page 32: Connect The Cables To The Fiber Cap M2
The CAP M2 is equipped with an M6 grounding stud located on the back of the unit; however, grounding is not necessary. CAP M2s are classified as low-voltage devices and do not have internal power supplies. CommScope recommends checking your local and national electrical codes to determine if grounding is a requirement. -
Page 33: Connect The Fiber Cap M2 To A Passive Rf Antenna
The following sections guide you through connecting the CAP M2; complete these procedures in the order in which they are presented. "Clean the RF Cable Connectors” on page 30 "Connect the Passive RF Antenna” on page 32 • • M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 29... -
Page 34: Clean The Rf Cable Connectors
Remove the protective cap from the RF connector. Use compressed air to remove metal chips and small particles from the mating and inner surfaces of the connector. CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 30 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. - Page 35 Remove the protective caps from the unit connector, and then clean it the same way that you cleaned the cable connector. M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 31...
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Page 36: Connect The Passive Rf Antenna
Connect the passive antenna to the ANT 1, ANT 2, ANT 3 or ANT 4 connector using coaxial cable with the least amount of loss possible. CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 32 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 37: Connect The Optical Fiber
OCTIS LC Universal lever and insert it into the CAP M2 port as shown in Figure 2. For OCTIS Universal connector assembly instructions, see "OCTIS Universal Lever Assembly Instructions” on page M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 33... -
Page 38: Installing Sfp+ Modules In The Cap M2
"Mounting a CAP M2 with a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit (optional)” on page Loosen the eight torque screws on the cover located at the bottom of the CAP M2. CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 34 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. - Page 39 Feed the cable from the hybrid splice box through the CAP M2 port, as shown below, and assemble the OCTIS LC Universal connector and insert it into the CAP M2 port as shown in Figure M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 35...
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Page 40: Connect The Fiber Cap M2 To A Classic Can Or Ten
When using duplex fibers, the fiber paths need to be crossed. Ensure that the fiber connecting the CAP M2’s SFP Tx is connected to the CAN/TEN’s SFP Rx and the CAP M2’s SFP Rx is connected to the CAN/TEN’s SFP Tx. CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 36 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 41: Powering On A Fiber Cap M 2
CAP M2 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 42: Cap M2 Dc Power Cable
CAP M2 Mains connector. The other end of the cable is unterminated with 2 end splices to connect to the -48 Vdc power source. The standard DC power cable is shown in CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 38 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 43: Connect The Cap M2 Power
Figure 7 on page 38 for the US or EMEA AC power cables Figure 8 on page 39 for the DC power cable. • • M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 39... -
Page 44: Connect A Hybrid Fiber Splice Box
CAP M Hybrid Fiber Splice Box. The LC Fiber Pigtail, which is not included with • the Fiber Splice Box for the CAP M must be obtained separately. CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 40 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. -
Page 45: Power The Cap M2
– The Era GUI is reporting a critical alarm for the unit. The CAP or CAP component (e.g SFP+ module) must be replaced. • M0203AHA_uc CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface © August 2022 CommScope, Inc. Page 41... -
Page 46: 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 47: Hardware To Software Mapping Information
DAS and Small Cell Customer Portal from the list of applications. • Scan the QR Code to the right to go directly to the CommScope DAS and Small Cell Customer Portal, where you can access the DAS and Small Cell user documentation. - Page 48 Contacting CommScope CommScope ERA ® CAP M2 with Fiber Interface M0203AHA_uc Page 44 © August 2022 CommScope, Inc.