CommScope Constellation CPT-PP-48C User manual

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Rev A, October 2022
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User
Manual
Constellation™ Power Transition Panel (CPT-PP-48C)
Electronic Only Document (EOD)
© 2022 CommScope, Inc.
Constellation Power Transition Panel
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Important Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Constellation Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Constellation Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5 Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Specifications and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 MOUNTING THE PANEL ON THE RACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 CONNECTING THE POWER TRANSMITTER TO THE TRANSITION POINT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6 INSTALLING THE POWER LEG OF THE HFPC CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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1 INTRODUCTION
Constellation™ delivers power and data over extended distances using a hybrid fiber power cable.
The power is delivered from the power transmitter to the receiver using a combination of 20 AWG
and 16 AWG cabling. The junction between the 20 AWG and 16 AWG power conductors is
facilitated by the Power Transition Panel (CPT-PP-48C) documented in this user manual.
Contents of this manual include a description of the product and procedures for unpacking the
panel, mounting it on a 19-inch rack, and terminating the 20 AWG and 16 AWG cables onto the
panel.
1.1 Trademarks
CommScope (logo), CommScope, and Constellation are trademarks of CommScope, Inc.
Digital Electricity is a trademark of VoltServer, Inc.
1.2 Important Safety Cautions
When installing or operating the panel, observe these safety cautions:
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, read, understand, and adhere
to the following instructions as well as any warnings marked on the product.
• This product has a remote risk of electric shock. Never install the product in wet conditions or
during lightning storms. Never touch uninsulated power wires or terminals.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• Wearing safety glasses during installation of this panel is recommended.
• All wiring that connects to this equipment must meet applicable local and national building
codes and network wiring standards.
• Care should be taken not to compromise the stability of the rack by installation of this
equipment.

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1.3 Constellation Products
Table 1 lists currently available Constellation products with catalog numbers and Material IDs
(MIDs).
Table 1. Constellation Products
PRODUCT CATALOG # MID
Power Transmitter CPCX-12 760254285
Management Module CTX-MGT 760254286
Power Supply CPM-3K 760254287
Transmitter Card CTX-6 760254288
Multi-Chassis Synch Card CMX-6 760254289
SAF D to L620P Cord CABLE-PWR SAFD-L620P 760254290
C19 to L620P Cord CABLE-PWR C19-L620P 760254291
C19 to 5-15P Cord CABLE-PWR C19-515P 760254292
Power Transition Panel CPT-PP-48C 760254293
Power Patch Cable CTX-CBL-10 760254294
Powered Backplane CPCB-1 760252855
Enclosure CPCE-1 760252854
TBD HFPC TBD
Power Supply Bay Cover PM500-COVER 760254642

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1.4 Constellation Publications
Table 2 lists technical publications available for the Constellation system. These manuals can be
accessed online using the QR code on the physical product or by contacting the CommScope
Support Center at https://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter
1.5 Contact Information
• To find out more about CommScope®products, visit us on the web at
www.commscope.com
•For technical assistance, customer service, or to report any missing/damaged parts, visit
us at http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter
Table 2. Constellation Technical Publications
Publication Title Publication #
Constellation Power Transition Panel (CPT-PP-48C) User Manual TC-96343-IP
Constellation Transmitter Card (CTX-6) Data Sheet TC-96344-IP
Constellation Power Supply (3PM-3K) Data Sheet TC-96345-IP
Constellation Multi-Chassis Synch Card (CMX-6) Quick Start Guide TC-96346-IP
Constellation Power Supply Bay Cover (PM500-COVER) Data Sheet TC-96347-IP
Constellation Management Software for Transmitters User Manual TC-96348-IP
Constellation Powered Backplane (CPCB-1) Quick Start Guide TC-96349-IP
Constellation Enclosure (CPCE-1) Quick Start Guide TC-96350-IP
Constellation Best Practices Guide TC-96351-IP
Constellation Power Transmitter (CPX-12) Quick Start Guide TC-96352-IP

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2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 General Description
The Power Transition Panel (CPT-PP-48C) is a 19-inch rack-mountable panel that provides a
controlled transition point between the 20 AWG power interconnection leads connecting the panel
to the Power Transmitter (CPX-12) and the 16 AWG power conductors present in the Hybrid Fiber
Power Cable (HFPC). The HFPC connects the panel to the Powered Backplane (CPCB-1) as
shown in Figure 1.
The Power Interconnection Leads (CTX-CBL-10) can be purchased in packs of 6 separate from the
transmitter. The HFPC cable is also ordered separately. All connections to the CPT-PP-48C are
made on site when the equipment is installed.
Figure 1. Position of Power Transition Panel in Constellation System
The CPT-PP-48C is a collection of 48 color coded terminal blocks. Each terminal block provides for
cross-connection of one conductor from the transmitter and one conductor from the backplane.
Prior to installation, the conductors must be separated out from the two cables and stripped back to
the specified distance per Section 5 on Page 10 and Section 6 on Page 12. The bare wires from the
transmitter can then be plugged directly into the assigned bottom slots in the terminal blocks. It is
recommended that the 16 AWG copper conductors in the HFPC that ultimately terminate at
powered backplane are fitted with wire ferrules prior to being inserted in the top slots of the terminal
blocks.
Note: The fiber leg of the HFPC (also shown in Figure 1) is not covered in this manual.
ENCLOSURE
(CPCE-1)
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POWERED
BACKPLANE
(CPCB-1)
POWER
TRANSITION
PANEL
(CPT-PP-48C)
POWER
TRANSMITTER
(CPCX-12)
POWER
TRANSMITTER
CARD
(CTX-6)
POWER
INTERCONNECT
LEAD
(CTX-CBL-10)
HYBRID FIBER POWER CABLE (HFPC)
POWER
LEG OF
HFPC
FIBER
LEG OF
HFPC
TO FIBER
PANEL

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2.2 Main Features
Figure 2 shows a front view of the Power Transition Panel. The main features are:
•Sheet Metal Bezel—provides a support structure so that the terminal blocks can be installed
in a 19-inch rack.
•Mounting Holes—4 mounting holes are provided so that the panel can be attached to the
rack.
•Terminal Block—a pass-through block that connects one conductor from the transmitter and
one conductor from the backplane. There are 48 terminal blocks.
Figure 2. Power Transition Panel Main Features
•Top Slot for Backplane—the slot where a single conductor from the power leg of the HFPC
attaches to a single terminal block on the panel.
•Bottom Slot for Transmitter—the slot where a single conductor from the power transmitter
interconnect lead attaches to a single terminal block on the panel.
MOUNTING
HOLE (4x)
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BEZEL TERMINAL
BLOCK (48x)
TOP
SLOT
BOTTOM
SLOT

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2.3 Specifications and Dimensions
Figure 3 shows dimensions for the Power Transition Panel. Table 3 lists dimensions.
Figure 3. Power Transition Panel Dimensions
Table 3. Power Transition Panel Specifications
Parameter Va lue
Height 3.47 in (8.83 cm)
Width 19.0 in. (48.26 cm)
Depth 1.75 in. (4.43 cm)
Weight 1.93 lbs. (0.875 Kg)
15.07 IN.
(40.01 CM)
19.00 IN.
(48.26 CM)
3.47 IN.
(8.81 CM)
2.20 IN.
(5.59 CM)
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TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
1.23 IN.
(3.31 CM)
1.75 IN.
(4.43 CM)

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3 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Use the following procedure to unpack and inspect the product. Verify parts against Table 4 below.
1. Inspect the exterior of the shipping carton for evidence of rough handling that may have
damaged the components in the container.
2. Open the carton and remove the panel while carefully checking the contents for damage.
3. If damage is found or parts are missing, contact the CommScope Support Center using the
URL: http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter
4. If damaged, save the carton for inspection by the carrier.
Table 4. Power Transition Panel Parts List
Description Quantity
Power Transition Panel 1
Panel fastener pack 1

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4 MOUNTING THE PANEL ON THE RACK
The panel mounts on a 19-inch equipment rack. Use the following procedure.
1. Align the four mounting holes with the four holes in the selected rack location.
2. Secure the panel to the rack using the four screws provided.
Refer to Figure 4.
Figure 4. Mounting the Power Transition Panel
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5 CONNECTING THE POWER TRANSMITTER TO THE TRANSITION POINT
PANEL
The CTX-CBL-10 is a 20 AWG power interconnect lead that is used to connect the output of the
transmitter to the Power Transition Panel (CPT-PP-48C). One end of the two-conductor cable is
terminated onto the outer positions of a four position plug that is keyed to match the input to the
CTX-6 power transmitter card (a subassembly of the CPCX-12). The jacket on the panel end of the
cable has been removed and the conductors stripped back between 10 and 12 mm.These exposed
connectors are the ends that terminate into the bottom slot of the CPT-PP-48C.
A small segment of loose heat shrink is also present on the 10-foot cable. If the cable is intended to
be used in its original 10-foot length, the heat shrink can be applied at the end of the cable and the
interconnect is ready for termination onto the panel. If the interconnect is to be shortened before
terminating onto the panel, use the following procedure.
1. Cut the cable to the desired length (taking into account enough length for the desired cable
routing).
2. Remove approximately 4 inches of the outer jacket.
3. Remove 10-12 mm of insulation from the ends of the insulated conductors.
4. Route the cable from the transition panel along the rack to the transmitter.
5. Use a small screwdriver or equivalent to press on the clamp release on the terminal block
(Figure 5).
Figure 5. Releasing the Clamp
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6. Insert the stripped end of the wire into the opened clamping mechanism in the terminal
block. While holding the wire in place, engage the clamping mechanism by removing the
small screwdriver (Figure 6).
Figure 6. Bare Wire Being Inserted
7. Plug the transmitter end of the cable into the assigned location on the transmitter. Figure 7
shows the transmitter end of the cable plugged into the CTX-6.
Figure 7. Transmitter End of Cable Plugged in

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6 INSTALLING THE POWER LEG OF THE HFPC CABLE
Wire ferrules aid in the successful installation of the power leg of the HFPC. Wire ferrules
appropriate for 16 AWG stranded conductor wire (such as the McMaster 7950K25) are
recommended. Strip the appropriate amount of insulation off of the four (two-pair HFPC) or eight
(four-pair HFPC) conductors and crimp the wire ferrules onto the exposed conductor
(approximately 15 mm of insulation needs to be removed when using the McMaster 7950K25
ferrule and AVEN 10178 crimper and 1.5 (16 AWG) setting). During the crimping procedure, the
copper conductor should be flush or protrude from the end of the wire ferrule. Once the ferrule is
crimped onto the conductor, any excess conductor can be trimmed away using a set of diagonal
cutters.
The pairs in the HFPC cable are oriented and polarized so that the communication between the
Constellation transmitter and receiver are assured. The different pairs engage different positions on
the CPCB-1 according to the scheme summarized in Table 5.
Once the conductors are terminated in ferrules, the appropriate conductors can be pushed into the
appropriate holes in the panel. A properly terminated two-pair and four-pair HFPC cable that has
been plugged into the CPT-PP-48C is shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Properly Terminated HFPC
Table 5. Conductors and Connections
CONDUCTOR
CPCB-1
CONNECTION PRESENT FOR
Red CH 1+ Two- and four-pair Constellation HFPC table
Red/White CH 1- Two- and four-pair Constellation HFPC table
Black CH 2+ Two- and four-pair Constellation HFPC table
Black/White CH 2- Two- and four-pair Constellation HFPC table
Blue CH 3+ Four-pair Constellation HFPC table
Blue/White CH 3- Four-pair Constellation HFPC table
Brown CH 4+ Four-pair Constellation HFPC table
Brown/White CH 4- Four-pair Constellation HFPC table