CommScope Era™ CAP M 4/70/80 Access Point Installation Guide • M0201AYA_uc • October 2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Document Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Document Revision History .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Document Cautions and Notes.................................................................
Connect the CAP M Power ...................................................................................................................................................................... 57 Connect the Mains Power to the CAP M ........................................................................................................................................... 57 Connect a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box ........................................................................................................
D OCUMENT O VERVIEW This installation guide provides a product overview of and installation instructions for the CAP M 4/70/80 access point (AP), which allows transmission between CommScope Era™ equipment, antennas, and Ethernet devices (such as WiFi and IP cameras). The CAP M 4/70/80 provides 4-Band Support for Medium Power UHF, LMR700 and LMR800 Applications. Table 1 lists the CAP M models that this installation guide supports. Table 1.
Document Overview Document Cautions and Notes This document may contain any of the following notes, cautions, and warning icons. The icon to the left is used to indicate a caution or warning. Cautions and warnings indicate operations or steps that could cause personal injury, induce a safety problem in a managed device, destroy or corrupt information, or interrupt or stop services. The icon to the left indicates a caution or warning that pertains to laser equipment.
Document Overview Abbreviations Used in this Guide AC Alternating Current GHz Gigahertz AP Access Point GUI Graphical User Interface AUX Auxiliary ISDE Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada C Celsius ISED Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada CAN Central Area Node kg Kilogram CAP H Carrier Access Point, High Power LED Light Emitting Diode CAP L Carrier Access Point, Low Power MHz Megahertz CAP M Carrier Access Point, Medium Power mm Millimeter
Era System Overview E RA S YSTEM O VERVIEW CommScope Era™ coordinates wireless capacity throughout the entire coverage area via a single centralized head-end location or from an operator’s existing C-RAN hub. Era systems operate on cost-efficient standard IT cabling and bring together licensed wireless and power, plus Gigabit Ethernet for WiFi into one wireless system that can scale to building size and is technology and spectrum agnostic and adaptive. An Era system comprises the components listed below.
CAP M Overview CAP M O VERVIEW This installation guide describes the Medium Power Carrier Access Point (CAP M), which interfaces via an optical link with a Classic CAN, or with a TEN. This allows the CAP M to provide data over Single-Mode Fiber (SMF), or Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF). Power for CAP Ms is provided over embedded AC/DC (AC version) or remotely through hybrid fiber (DC version). On the downlink, the CAP M converts data arriving at the CAP M to analog signals and sends them to the Antenna port.
CAP M Overview CAP M Connectors and Power LED • Figure 2 shows the connectors and Power LED on the CAP M • Table 2 on page 7 maps the callouts in Figure 2 and describes the connectors and Power LED. Do not remove caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so. Figure 2. Location of CAP M 4/70/80 Connectors and Power LED CommScope Era™ CAP M 4/70/80 Page 6 M0201AYA_uc © October 2019 CommScope, Inc.
CAP M Overview Table 2. Function of the CAP M Connectors and LED REF # Label Description 1 Unlabeled Alarm Output The CAP M has two dry contacts that can be used to send CAP M alarms/status to a third-party monitoring device. The alarm connector is a Binder series M9 connector; see Table 13 on page 59 for pin numbering. 2 A RJ45 Connects to external Ethernet devices such as WiFi and IP cameras.
CAP M Overview Notch-Filter Connectors The CAP M 4/70/80 has two pairs of Notch-Filter connectors that can be used to insert notch filters. The QMA-F connectors, which are closed by jumpers, have a protective cover. Do not remove the protective cover or interfere with the jumper unless notch filters are required. Figure 3. Notch-Filter Connector on the CAP M 4/70/80 CAP M Hardware Options The following sections describe hardware options for the CAP M.
CAP M Overview Dual Mounting Bracket The Dual Mounting Bracket (CommScope PN 7821954-xx) provides the mounting brackets required to mount two CAP Ms back-to-back in a single bracket, which is then mounted to a wall or other vertical, flat surface. See "Mount Two CAP Ms Using a Dual Mounting Bracket” on page 34. Pole Mounting Kit for Up to 18" Poles The CAP M Pole Mounting Kit for Up to 18" Poles (CommScope PN 7692096-XX) is used to mount a CAP M to a pole with a circumference of 4" to 18" (10.2 cm to 45.
Safely Working with Era Hardware S AFELY W ORKING WITH E RA H ARDWARE The following sections provide important information that you should read and know before working with any Era hardware. Observe all cautions and warnings listed in this section. RF Safety Cautions This system is a RF Transmitter and continuously emits RF energy. Maintain a minimum 51 inch (130 cm) clearance from the antenna while the system is operating. Whenever possible, shut down the RAN before servicing the antenna.
Safely Working with Era Hardware Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. Make sure that all warning labels are kept in a legible condition. Replace any missing or damaged labels. Make sure the unit's settings are correct for the intended use (refer to the manufacturer product information) and regulatory requirements are met. Do not carry out any modifications or fit any spare parts, which are not sold or recommended by the manufacturer.
Safely Working with Era Hardware Guard Against Damage from Electro-Static Discharge Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent ESD damage, always wear an ESD wrist strap when working with Era hardware components. Not all Era hardware requires grounding. For those hardware components for which grounding is required, connect the ground wire on the ESD wrist strap to an earth ground source before touching the component.
Safely Working with Era Hardware This device complies with Health Canada's Safety Code. The installer of this device should ensure that RF radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada's requirement. Information can be obtained at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Safely Working with Era Hardware (Les amplificateurs de signal doivent ê tre dé ployé s de maniè re à ce que la puissance rayonné e de chaque canal retransmis, sur la liaison aller et sur la liaison retour, ne dé passe pas 5 watts de puissance apparente rayonné e (PAR)). Voir le tableau 4. Table 4. Maximum Antenna Gain Frequency Band MHz 4 Power dBm Antenna Gain dBi 406.1 - 420.0 22.00 16.7 450.0 - 512.0 22.00 17.00 758.0 - 768.0 31.00 7.90 769.0 - 775.0 31.00 7.2 851.0 - 861.0 31.
Safely Working with Era Hardware Equipment Symbols Used / Compliance Please observe the meanings of the following symbols used in our equipment and the compliance warnings listed in Table 5. Table 5. Compliance Labels Symbol Compliance Meaning For industrial (Part 20) signal booster: WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device.
Installing CAP Ms I NSTALLING CAP M S The following sections guide you through the installation of a CAP M. Pay attention to all cautions and follow the steps in the order presented. CAP M APs require the use of RFD Card PN 7633229-01 or 7633229-02 or higher. CAP M Installation and Cascade Rules When cascading a Secondary CAP M or an external Ethernet device such as WiFi or an IP camera, you must observe the following rules.
Installing CAP Ms Cat6A Cable Requirements for Ethernet Devices If you connect an Ethernet device to a Fiber CAP M, you must observe the following rules. • Plenum rated cable must be used whenever it is required by local electrical codes. • Shielded twisted pair is not required unless operating in a high RFI/EMI environment. • CommScope strongly recommends using factory terminated and tested Cat6A Patch Cord.
Installing CAP Ms Determine the Power Consumption of the CAP M Use the power consumption matrix in Table 6 to calculate power consumption for a CAP M, where • the consumption numbers are at the CAP M power inputs and do not account for feed losses • the maximum consumption numbers in Table 6 do not include the power consumed by any attached auxiliary devices. Both CAP M power consumption and auxiliary device power must be included when calculating feed losses. Table 6.
Installing CAP Ms Determine the Mounting Site When deciding on a suitable mounting site, observe the following rules; refer also to "Mounting Orientation” on page 27. • The CAP M is suitable for installation indoors or outdoors. • Use the weights listed in Table 7 to determine a site that can bear the weight of the CAP M that is being installed, where: – The “Maximum Lift Weight” is the highest weight that must be lifted during installation.
Installing CAP Ms 502 mm (19.8 in) 180 mm (7.1 in) 565 mm (22.3 in) Figure 4. Mounting Dimensions with the Single Mounting Bracket CommScope Era™ CAP M 4/70/80 Page 20 M0201AYA_uc © October 2019 CommScope, Inc.
Installing CAP Ms 502 mm (19.8 in) 314 mm (12.4 in) 565 mm (22.3 in) Figure 5. Mounting Dimensions with the Dual Mounting Bracket M0201AYA_uc © October 2019 CommScope, Inc.
Installing CAP Ms Unpack and Inspect the CAP M and Optional Accessories 1 Inspect the exterior of the shipping container(s) for evidence of rough handling that may have damaged the components in the container. 2 Unpack each container while carefully checking the contents for damage and verify with the packing slip. 3 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” on page 60).
Installing CAP Ms 5 From the Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit, insert Fiber Patch Cord in one of the cable glands indicated in the graphic to the right. 6 Strip the insulation of the composite cable for 100 cm and the fibers for 90 cm, and then shorten the copper cables to 25 cm. 7 Insert the composite cable in the first cable gland and separate the multi-fibers cable from the copper wires. It is necessary to remove the nut to perform this action.
Installing CAP Ms 10 If a second splice holder is needed, it can be assembled using the M4 insulating washer and two M4 plain washers, as shown to the right. The required screw is a PTK30 x 12. 11 Remove the sealing nut and rubber of the cable gland and insert the optical cables. 12 Place each cable into one of the grooves of the seal insert. 13 Press the seal insert into the clamp ring opening. 14 Fix the optical cables inside the box using one cable tie and tight the sealing nut.
Installing CAP Ms 16 Close all unused grooves with the plastic cylinders, no matter if one or two cable glands are used. 17 Insert the copper wires in the first multiple terminal connectors. See markings on the internal support. Then fasten the copper cables inside the box using one cable tie. 18 Remove the sealing nut and insert the CAP M supply cable and tighten the sealing nut. 19 Connect the supply cable to the terminal strip and fix it inside the box using one cable tie.
Installing CAP Ms Mount the CAP M The CAP M is suitable for indoor and outdoor installations. General Mounting Cautions The following cautions apply to all CAP M installations; there may be other mounting cautions applicable to a specific mounting option, which will be defined in the applicable mounting procedure. Attach all CAP Ms securely to a stationary object as described in this installation guide. To maintain proper ventilation, keep at least 76 mm (3-inch) clearance around the CAP M.
Installing CAP Ms Mounting Orientation CAP Ms are passively cooled and must therefore always be mounted with its ANT ports pointing down, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Mounting Orientation for a CAP M M0201AYA_uc © October 2019 CommScope, Inc.
Installing CAP Ms Mount the CAP M to a Wall or Vertical Surface There are two mounting options for the CAP M; follow the procedure that is appropriate for this installation: • "Mount a CAP M Using a Single Mounting Bracket” on page 28 • "Mount Two CAP Ms Using a Dual Mounting Bracket” on page 34.
Installing CAP Ms 6 Secure the Mounting Bracket to the wall (or another suitable vertical surface) as shown below. a Install the mounting bracket using 4 M6 screw anchors (not included) or suitable lag bolts according to the drilling layout. The M6 screw anchors do not ship with the CAP M as the anchor type is dependent on the on-site conditions (wall structure and materials). Use screw anchors that are rated for the mounting surface.
Installing CAP Ms 7 From both sides of the CAP M: a Loosen the M6 pins, leaving its washer in place. b 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 the M6 pin Remove the M6x12 screw and its washers M6 plain washer M6 split-lock washer M6x12 screw CommScope Era™ CAP M 4/70/80 Page 30 M0201AYA_uc © October 2019 CommScope, Inc.
Installing CAP Ms 8 Use both handles on the CAP M to lift it above the Mounting Bracket, and then lower it into place. The M6 pins that you loosened in Step 7 on page 30 must align with the Mounting Bracket slots, as shown below. M0201AYA_uc © October 2019 CommScope, Inc.
Installing CAP Ms 9 On the right side of the CAP M, slide a washer over the threaded M6 pin, and then secure the CAP M to the Mounting Bracket by torquing the M6 pin to 11 N-m. Align the M6 pins with the Moun ng Bracket slots 10 Repeat Step 9 on the left side of the CAP M. CommScope Era™ CAP M 4/70/80 Page 32 M0201AYA_uc © October 2019 CommScope, Inc.
Installing CAP Ms 11 On lower right of the CAP M, reinstall the M6x12 screw and its washers that you removed in Step 7 on page 30. a Slide first the M6 plain washer and then the M6 split-lock washer over the M6x12 screw. b Insert the M6x12 screw through the screw hole shown below, and screw it back into the CAP M chassis; torque to 11 N-m. M6x12 screw and washer set 12 Repeat Step 11 on the left side of the CAP M.
Installing CAP Ms Mount Two CAP Ms Using a Dual Mounting Bracket In this procedure you will mount two CAP Ms back-to-back in one Dual Mounting Bracket. The steps in this procedure will identify the two CAP Ms as CAP M-1 and CAP M-2, as shown in Figure 7. CAP M 1 (front of the CAP M-1 faces the moun ng surface) CAP M 2 (front of CAP M-2 faces out, and is back-to-back with CAP M 1) Figure 7. Two CAP Ms Back-to-Back in a Dual Mounting Bracket Do the following to mount two CAP Ms in a Dual Mounting Bracket.
Installing CAP Ms 3 Refer to "Determine the Mounting Site” on page 19 to determine the mounting location, which must be able to support the weight and dimensions of the CAP M. Installer must verify that the mounting surface will safely support the combined load of the electronic equipment and all attached hardware and components. 4 Refer to "Mounting Orientation” on page 27 to determine the mounting orientation of the CAP M.
Installing CAP Ms 7 From both sides of CAP M-1: a Loosen the M6 pins, leaving its washer in place. b 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 the M6 pin Remove the M6x12 screw and its washers M6 plain washer M6 split-lock washer M6x12 screw CommScope Era™ CAP M 4/70/80 Page 36 M0201AYA_uc © October 2019 CommScope, Inc.
Installing CAP Ms 8 Use both handles on the CAP M-1 chassis to lift it above the Mounting Bracket, and with the front of the chassis facing the mounting surface, lower it into place. • The M6 pins that you loosened in Step 7 on page 36 must align with the Mounting Bracket slots, as shown below. • The washer for each M6 pin should be next to the CAP M-1 chassis (inside the bracket).
Installing CAP Ms 11 On lower right of the CAP M-1, reinstall the M6x12 screw and its washers that you removed in Step 7 on page 36. a Slide first the M6 split-lock washer and then the M6 plain washer over the M6x12 screw. b Insert the M6x12 screw through the screw hole shown below, and screw it back into the CAP M-1 chassis; torque to 11 N-m. M6x12 screw and washer set in hole closest to the moun ng surface 12 Repeat Step 11 on the left side of the CAP M-1.
Installing CAP Ms 13 From both sides of CAP M-2: a Loosen the M6 pins, leaving its washer in place. b Remove the two M6 screws and their washers; reserve the screws and washers as you will later reinstall them. Loosen the M6 pin Remove the M6 screw and its washer M0201AYA_uc © October 2019 CommScope, Inc.
Installing CAP Ms 14 Use both handles on the CAP M-2 chassis to lift it above the Mounting Bracket with the back of its chassis facing the back of CAP M-1, and then lower it into place. • The M6 pins that you loosened in Step 13 on page 39 must align with the Mounting Bracket slots, as shown below. • The washer for each M6 pin should be next to the CAP M-2 chassis (inside the bracket).
Installing CAP Ms 17 On lower right of the CAP M-2, reinstall the M6x12 screw and its washers that you removed in Step 13 on page 39. a Slide first the M6 split-lock washer and then the M6 plain washer over the M6x12 screw. b Insert the M6x12 screw through the screw hole shown below, and screw it back into the CAP M chassis; torque to 11 N-m. M6x12 screw and washer set in hole furthest from the moun ng surface 18 Repeat Step 11 on the left side of CAP M-2.
Installing CAP Ms Mount the CAP M to a 4" to 18" Pole This procedure is specific to the CAP M Pole Mounting Kit for Up to 18" Poles (CommScope PN 7692096-XX), which is used when mounting a CAP M to a pole with a circumference of 4" to 18" (10.2 cm to 45.8 cm). Figure 8 shows the assembled kit mounted to a pole. 4" to 18" (10.2 cm to 45.
Installing CAP Ms 3 Follow the steps in "Unpack and Inspect the CAP M and Optional Accessories” on page 22. Table 10 lists the parts that ship with the CAP M Pole Mounting Kit for Up to 18" Poles. Table 10.
Installing CAP Ms 9 Attach four of the threaded bolts to the side of the top Pole-Mounting Bracket that will face toward the pole (inside the Pole-Mounting Bracket). Install the M8 nut and washers in the order shown. a Slide one M8 plain washer (9A) to one end of each of the four threaded bolts. b Slide an M8 Hexagon Nut (9B) next to the M8 plain washer. c 10 11 12 9A 4" to 18" (10.2 cm to 45.8 cm) Threaded bolts 9B Torque the M8 Hexagon Nut to 27 N-m.
Installing CAP Ms Attach a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box to the CAP M The steps in this section pertain only to those installations that require the use of the optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box to provide fiber and power to the CAP M. If the optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box is not required for this installation, skip to "Grounding the CAP M” on page 49.
Installing CAP Ms 2 Remove the six neck screws (shown below) from the front cover of the Splice Box. 3 Open the Splice Box. 4 Attach an M4 x 25 pan-head screw to the upper hole, and a second M4 x 25 pan-head to the hole on the lower, right-hand side of the Splice Box. 5 Close the Splice Box. 6 Replace the six neck screws that you removed from the front cover of the Splice Box in Step 2 on page 46. 7 Go to "Grounding the CAP M” on page 49.
