CommScope Era User manual

CommScope Era™
Fiber Low Power Carrier Access Point
Installation Guide • M0201ANC_uc • June 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Document Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Document Revision History ..............................................................................................................................................................................1
Document Cautions and Notes......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Abbreviations Used in this Guide ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
CommScope Part Numbers ..............................................................................................................................................................................3
Era System Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Fiber CAP L Overview................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Connectors and LED for the Fiber CAP L...........................................................................................................................................................6
CAP L Accessories and Options......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Fan Kit......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Mounting and Power Kits........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
OCTIS Kits ...................................................................................................................................................................................................9
SFP+ Modules............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Plan and Prepare for a Fiber CAP L Installation......................................................................................................................................... 10
Maximum Number of Fiber CAP Ls Supported in an Era System ................................................................................................................... 10
Cascade Rules for Fiber CAP Ls ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Cat6A Cable Requirements for Ethernet Devices ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Safely Working with Era Hardware.................................................................................................................................................................12
Health and Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................................................12
Property Damage Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
General Installation Safety Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Guard Against Damage from Electro-Static Discharge.............................................................................................................................13
Compliance............................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Equipment Symbols Used / Compliance .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Required Antenna Distances....................................................................................................................................................................16
Determine the Power Consumption of the CAP L .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Determine the CAP L Installation Site.............................................................................................................................................................17
CAP L Dimensions.....................................................................................................................................................................................18
Mounting Dimensions for a CAP L with the Flat Mounting Bracket Kit ............................................................................................. 18
Mounting Dimensions for Two CAP Ls Mounted with the Dual Mounting Kit .................................................................................. 19
Mounting Dimensions for a CAP L Mounted with the CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit .................................................................. 20
Mounting Dimensions for a CAP L Mounted with the AC/DC Power Supply Kit................................................................................21
CAP L Weights .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Extended CAP L Temperature Operation .................................................................................................................................................22
Recommended Tools and Material ................................................................................................................................................................23
Unpack and Inspect the CAP L and Optional Accessories............................................................................................................................... 23
Obtain the Required Materials....................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Mount the Fiber CAP L ............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
General Mounting Cautions............................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Mounting a CAP L with a Flat Mounting Bracket Kit....................................................................................................................................... 25
Attach the Flat Mounting Bracket Kit to the CAP L .................................................................................................................................. 26
Flat-Surface Mount a CAP L...................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Wall Mount a CAP L.................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Mounting Orientation for Wall Mounts.............................................................................................................................................29
Wall Mount a CAP L Using a Flat Mounting Bracket Kit.....................................................................................................................30
Mounting Two CAP Ls with a Dual Mounting Kit............................................................................................................................................31
Mounting a CAP L with an AC/DC Power Supply Kit....................................................................................................................................... 38
Wiring the AC/DC Power Supply Kit. .............................................................................................................................................................. 38
Mounting a CAP L with a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit .....................................................................................................................................43
Prepare for CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit Installation ....................................................................................................................... 43
Assembling and Wiring the Hybrid Fiber Splice Box ................................................................................................................................43
Wire the Hybrid Fiber Splice Box ....................................................................................................................................................... 44
Wire a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box for 4-Wire Power with Limited Power Source.................................................................................. 47
Wire a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box for 2-Wire Power without Limited Power Source ............................................................................ 49
Wire a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box to Cascade Two CAP Ls with the 2-Wire Power Configuration.........................................................50
Wire a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box to Cascade Two CAP Ls with the 4-Wire Power Configuration.........................................................51
Wall Mount a CAP L Using a CAP L Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit ................................................................................................................52
Ceiling Mount a CAP L.....................................................................................................................................................................................54
Ceiling Mount a CAP L without a Fan Kit.................................................................................................................................................. 54
Ceiling Mount a CAP L with a Fan Kit ....................................................................................................................................................... 54

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Connect the Cables to the Fiber CAP L...................................................................................................................................................... 55
Ground the Fiber CAP L (Optional) .................................................................................................................................................................55
Connect the Fiber CAP L to a Passive RF Antenna .......................................................................................................................................... 56
Clean the RF Cable Connectors ................................................................................................................................................................ 57
Connect the Passive RF Antenna.............................................................................................................................................................. 59
Connect the Fiber CAP L to a Classic CAN or TEN ........................................................................................................................................... 60
Cascade a Secondary Fiber CAP L (Optional).................................................................................................................................................. 61
Connect an External Ethernet Device (Optional)............................................................................................................................................62
Connect to Vdc Power ....................................................................................................................................................................................62
Powering on a Fiber CAP L ....................................................................................................................................................................... 62
CAP L Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Remove a CAP L from a Wall or Ceiling Mount .............................................................................................................................................. 63
Preventative CAP L Maintenance for CAP Ls with the Fan Kit Option............................................................................................................63
Contacting CommScope ........................................................................................................................................................................... 64
CMS Global Technical Support ....................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Telephone Helplines................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Online Support ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling....................................................................................................................................64
Hardware to Software Mapping Information.................................................................................................................................................65
Mobility Solutions Technical Training............................................................................................................................................................. 65
Accessing Era/ION-E Series User Documentation .......................................................................................................................................... 66

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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
There are two variants available for Low Power Carrier Access Points (CAP L): one variant has an optical fiber
interface (Fiber CAP L), and the other has a copper interface (Copper CAP L). This installation guide provides
a product overview and installation instructions for the Fiber CAP L. (For information on the Copper CAP L,
refer to the CommScopeEra™CopperLowPowerCarrierAccessPointInstallationGuide; see "A c c e s s in g
Era/ION-E Series User Documentation” on page 66). Table 1 lists the CAP L models that this installation guide
supports.
Table 1. Supported CAP L Models
Part Number 1 Model Name
7770203-000x CAP L 17E/17E/23/23
7770209-000x CAP L 18/21/26/26
7770356-000x CAP L 17E/17E/19/19
7776595-000x CAP L 9/18/18/21
7776596-000x CAP L 7/80-85/17E/19
7776597-000x CAP L 17E/19/23/25TDD
7776598-000x CAP L 9/18/21/26
7776641-000x CAP L 8/9/18/21
7776643-000x CAP L 8/18/21/26
1 The “-000x” suffix provides information as to
whether the CA P L has a Fiber or Copper
interface, and the power and Fan Kit options.
Contact your local sales representative for
further information.
For information on how to find the minimum software requirements for Era hardware, refer to "Hardware
to Software Mapping Information” on page 65.
Document Revision History
This is the third release of the CommScopeEra™FiberLowPowerCarrierAccessPointInstallationGuide.

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Document Cautions and Notes
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steps that could cause personal injury, induce a safety problem in a managed device, destroy or corrupt
information, or interrupt or stop services.
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The icon to the left indicates that the hardware is susceptible to Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) damage.
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The icon to the left indicates a Note. Notes provide information about special circumstances.

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Document Overview
Abbreviations Used in this Guide
AP Access Point ISDE Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada
AUX Auxiliary ISED Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
CCelsius kg Kilogram
CAN Central Area Node LED Light Emitting Diode
CAP L Low Power Carrier Access Point LPS Limited Power Source
CAP M Medium Power Carrier Access Point MHz Megahertz
Cat Category mm Millimeter
CAT Copper Transport MMF Multi-Mode Fiber
dB Decibel N/A Not Applicable
dBm Decibel-milliwatts OPT Optical Transport
DC Direct Current PN Part Number
DCCS Distributed Coverage and Capacity Solutions RAN Regional-Area Network
EFTA European Free Trade Association RF Radio Frequency
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility RU Rack Unit
EMEA Europe, Middle East, Africa SFP Small Form-Factor Pluggable
EU European Union SMF Single-Mode Fiber
FFahrenheit TEN Transport Expansion Node
FCC Federal Communications Commission UAP Universal Access Point
Gb Gigabyte Vdc Volts, direct current
GHz Gigahertz WWatts
ION Intelligent Optical Network
CommScope Part Numbers
The CommScope part numbers in this installation guide are in the format of nnnnnnn-xx, where the “-xx”
suffix indicates the latest release. Contact your local CommScope sales representative for the current release
part number.

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Era System Overview
ERA SYSTEM OVERVIEW
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. Based on ION-E®, Era operates on the same
cost-efficient standard IT cabling as ION-E and is compatible with ION-E deployments. Era systems 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.
•CentralAreaNode(CAN)—provides server-level control and primary signal distribution. It combines
the signals from multiple operators and distributes those signals within a venue or multiple venues.
There are two configuration modes available for the CAN: Classic and Switching.
–The ClassicCAN configuration is appropriate for when all the BTS and Baseband sources are located
in a centralized space in the same venue as the Classic CAN. You install RF Donor (RFD) Cards and
CPRI Digital Donor (CDD) Cards in a Classic CAN, which digitizes the analog BTS signals from the RFD
Cards and combines those with the BBU CPRI digital signals from the CDD Cards, and then distributes
the RF signals to the TENs. The TENs then provide the RF signals to the Access Points (APs). The
Classic CAN also supports APs that are directly connected to CAT or OPT Cards installed in the Classic
CAN chassis. Wide-area Integration Nodes (WINs) are not supported by a Classic CAN. Users have full
and flexible control of all signal routing via the Era GUI.
–The SwitchingCAN configuration is appropriate for when WINs are required to allow operators to
bring in baseband signals from multiple remote locations to fully leverage the C-RAN architecture in
their hubs. All operator Baseband signals (analog BTS and BBU CPRI) are supplied to the Switching
CAN by the WINs, so no RFD or CDD Cards can be installed in the Switching CAN. The Switching CAN
then combines the signals from all WINs and distributes those signals to the TENs, and the TENs
provide the signals to the APs. APs are not directly connected to a Switching CAN. Users have full and
flexible control of all signal routing via the Era GUI.
This guide uses “CAN” to collectively refer to Central Area Nodes. When information pertains to a specific
CAN mode, “Classic CAN” and “Switching CAN” will be used.
•Wide-AreaIntegrationNode(WIN)—interfaces between a Switching CAN and RF sources, which
makes C-RAN possible in Era by allowing operators to bring in signals from multiple remote locations
kilometers away. You install RFD and CDD Cards in the WIN, which takes the analog BTS signals from the
RFD Cards and combines those with the BBU CPRI digital signals from the CDD Cards, and distributes the
RF sources to a Switching CAN.
•TransportExpansionNode(TEN)—is an expansion node connected to the CAN via fiber and can be
located throughout the venue coverage area. A single TEN can support, dependent on the AP type and
powering method, 12 to 32 Access Points (APs), which greatly reduces the number of fiber runs between
the head-end and each AP.
•AccessPoint(AP)—connects a Classic CAN or TEN to antennas or other wireless devices. On the
downlink, an AP converts data arriving at the AP to analog signals and sends them to an antenna. On the
uplink, received signals are digitized and serialized into data streams which are sent back to the Classic
CAN or TEN. APs provide pass-through support for WiFi, IP cameras, or other devices over a common
cable. An AP can be any of the Universal Access Points or Carrier Access Points.
This guide uses “Access Point (AP)” to collectively refer to all versions of the Universal Access Point (UAP)
and the Carrier Access Point (CAP). “Fiber APs” collectively refers to the CAP H, CAP M, and the Fiber
CAP L. When information pertains to a specific AP type, that AP will be identified.

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Fiber CAP L Overview
FIBER CAP L OVERVIEW
There is one Optical Fiber and two Copper CAP L interface variants. This installation guide describes the Fiber
CAP L, which interfaces with a Classic CAN or TEN via an optical link. This allows the Fiber CAP L to provide
data over Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) or Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF). Power for Fiber CAP Ls is provided over
External AC/DC or remotely through hybrid fiber.
On the downlink, the Fiber CAP L converts data arriving at the CAP L to analog signals and sends them to the
Antenna ports. On the uplink, received signals are digitized and serialized into data streams, which are sent
back to the Classic CAN or TEN. Figure 1 shows how a Fiber CAP L can be deployed in an Era system.
e-POI
Classic
CAN
eNode B
TEN
UAP
UAP
UAP
UAP
* Power can be on AP side (AC or DC)
or be remote with composite fiber (DC)
TEN
Cat6A cable
Fiber
Power
Power*
Fiber CAP L
Fiber CAP L
Fiber CAP L
Fiber CAP L Fiber CAP L
Fiber CAP L
Fiber CAP L Fiber CAP L
Fiber CAP L
Fiber CAP L
Figure 1. Fiber CAP L in an Era System
The Fiber CAP L
•has the following temperature ranges
–without a Fan Kit, it is passively cooled with a temperature range of: -33°C to +40°C (-27.4°F to
104°F); see also "Extended CAP L Temperature Operation” on page 22.
–with a Fan Kit, the Fiber CAP L has an increased maximum operating temperature of 55°C (131°F);
see also "Fan Kit” on page 7.
•is outdoor rated (IP67)
•has a typical power consumption that dependent on the model ranges from 92 to 103W; see "Required
Antenna Distances” on page 16.

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Fiber CAP L Overview
Connectors and LED for the Fiber CAP L
Figure 2 and Table 2 identify the Fiber CAP L connectors and its LED; corresponding connectors are shown.
1
2
34
5
6
789
Figure 2. CAP L Connectors and LED
Table 2. Function of the CAP L Connectors and LED
REF # Label Description Function
1, 4 ANT 3, ANT 4 Not available; connector is plugged.
2ANT 1 4.3-10 RF connector Connect to two separate external antennas or to two ports on a cross-polarized dual antenna
via 50 coaxial cable. Each connector supports two RF bands. The end of the 50 coaxial cable
that connects to an ANT connector can be either a push-pull or a threaded connector. The ANT
1 and ANT 2 ports ship with dust caps that can be discarded upon unit installation.
3ANT 2
5Power LED
(Unlabeled)
Power LED See "Powering on a Fiber CAP L” on page 62.
6Unlabeled Proprietary 4-pin 36
to 60 Vdc Power
connector
Connects to a DC power supply, or to a Hybrid Fiber Junction Box; all four pins must be
terminated. The CAP L does not ship with any power cables preinstalled; you need to order the
power cable assembly that is appropriate for this installation:
• 7774061-xx: Cable Assembly, CAP L Local Power Jumper, 0.5m
• 7816237-xx: Cable Assembly, CAP L Local Power Jumper, 3m
72 Optical Port 2 If the CAP L is functioning as a Primary CAP L in a cascade, Optical Port 2 connects to Optical Port
1 of the Secondary CAP L via the Optical OCTIS Kit (PN 7770612), which ships with the unit, to
provide the main signal interface. Optical transport occurs over Single Mode Fiber (SMF) or
Multi Mode Fiber (MMF). Port 2 ships with factory-installed EMI/weatherproof plug and must
remain plugged if not in use. Graphic shows the OCTIS connector in blue.
81 Optical Port 1 Connects to a Classic CAN or TEN (possibly through a local Hybrid Fiber Junction Box) and
provides the main signal interface; if Secondary CAP L in a cascade, Optical Port 1 connects to
Optical Port 2 of the Primary CAP L. Optical transport occurs over Single Mode Fiber (SMF) or
Multi Mode Fiber (MMF). Uses the Optical OCTIS Kit (PN 7770612), which ships with the unit.
Port 1 ships with a dust cap that can be discarded upon unit installation. Graphic shows the
OCTIS connector in blue.
9 A RJ45 Auxiliary port Connects to external Ethernet devices such as WiFi and IP cameras. Cabling is via the
appropriate CAT cable for the protocol; this model supports a 1000 BASE-T and 802.3at Class 4
Power over Cat6A Ethernet connection. Maximum attached cable length is 3 meters (9.8 feet).
For information on the Auxiliary port in cascades, see "Cascade Rules for Fiber CAP Ls” on
page 11. Port A ships with factory-installed EMI/weatherproof plug and must remain plugged if
not in use. (Graphic shows the port populated with an OCTIS Ethernet connector PN 7760652
which must be ordered separately—see "OCTIS Kits” on page 9.)

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Fiber CAP L Overview
CAP L Accessories and Options
The Fiber CAP L accessories and options are described in the following sections:
•"Fan Kit” on page 7
•"Mounting and Power Kits” on page 8
•"OCTIS Kits” on page 9
Fan Kit
Figure 3 shows the optional Fan Kit that is an integrated shroud that fits over a Fiber CAP L enclosure to
extend the upper ambient temperature range. The Fan Kit
•is IP55 rated
•increases the maximum operating temperature to 55°C (131°F)
•adds 3W power consumption to the Fiber CAP L; see "Required Antenna Distances” on page 16.
•is factory installed but can be replaced in the field.
Fan Kit
Figure 3. CAP L with the Optional Fan Kit

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Fiber CAP L Overview
Figure 4 shows the proprietary 8-pin Fan Interface port, which is only available on Fiber CAP L units that ship
with the factory-installed Fan Kit. If the Fiber CAP L being installed includes the Fan Kit option, the Fan
Interface port will be cabled to the Fan Kit at the factory. If the Fiber CAP L being installed does not include
the Fan Kit option, the Fan Interface port will be plugged.
Fan
Interface
port
Figure 4. Fan Interface Port
Mounting and Power Kits
CAP L Mounting and Power Kits are not included with the CAP L and must be ordered separately. Mounting
and Power Kits are described in the applicable installation process:
Table 3. Mounting and Power Kits
Mounting/Power Kit CommScope PN See
Flat Mounting Bracket Kit 7774353-xx "Mounting a CAP L with a Flat Mounting Bracket Kit” on page 25
Dual Mounting Kit 7815440-xx "Mounting Two CAP Ls with a Dual Mounting Kit” on page 31
Hybrid Fiber Splice Kit 7781091-xx "Mounting a CAP L with a Hybrid Fiber Splice Box Kit” on page 43
Power Supply/Hybrid Fiber Mounting Kit 7774354-xx "Mounting a CAP L with an AC/DC Power Supply Kit” on page 38
240W Local AC Power Supply Kit
"Mounting a CAP L with an AC/DC Power Supply Kit” on page 38
no AC Input Cord 7775087-xx
with AC Input Cord 7809798-xx
for Plenum Space 7809823-xx

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Fiber CAP L Overview
OCTIS Kits
All Fiber CAP Ls include one OCTIS1 Kit for the primary interface to the Classic CAN or TEN. Regardless of
which OCTIS Kit ships with the CAP L, it will plug into Port 1 on the CAP L. You must order an additional OCTIS
Kit to cascade two CAP Ls, or to attach an auxiliary Ethernet device; which OCTIS Kit you should order is
identified in Table 4.
Table 4. CAP L OCTIS Kits
Kit Name CommScope PN Description
Optical OCTIS Kit 7770612 This is the SFP+ connector that you use to cascade a Secondary Fiber
CAP L; one Optical OCTIS Kit ships with each Fiber CAP L. Use as
follows:
• Optical Port 1—to connect the CAP M to a Classic CAN or TEN.
• Optical Port 2—to cascade a second CAP M.
• SFP+ Module must be ordered separately, it is not included as
part of the Optical OCTIS Kit.
• Ships with the following grommets:
– 6mm nominal diameter for use with cables with OD range
from 4.8-5.8
– 7mm nominal diameter for use with cables with OD range
from 5.8-6.8
– 8mm nominal diameter for use with cables with OD range
from 6.8-7.8
Ethernet OCTIS Kit 7760652 This is the RJ-45 connector that you use to attach an auxiliary
Ethernet device. The Ethernet OCTIS Kit must be ordered
separately.
SFP+ Modules
The SFP+ Module installed in an OPT Card port is paired with another in Optical Port 1 of the Fiber CAP L. For
a complete list of available SFP+ Modules, refer to the Era™SolutionOrderingGuide.
1 OCTIS is a trademark of RADIALL.

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Plan and Prepare for a Fiber CAP L Installation
PLAN AND PREPARE FOR A FIBER CAP L INSTALLATION
Do the following before beginning installation.
1Review and know the information in "Maximum Number of Fiber CAP Ls Supported in an Era System” on
page 10.
1Review and know the information in "Cascade Rules for Fiber CAP Ls” on page 11.
2Review and know the information in "Safely Working with Era Hardware” on page 12.
3"Required Antenna Distances” on page 16.
4"Determine the CAP L Installation Site” on page 17, which includes understanding and meeting
requirements for:
•"Recommended Tools and Material” on page 23
•"CAP L Weights” on page 21
•"Extended CAP L Temperature Operation” on page 22
•"CAP L Dimensions” on page 18.
5Map out all cable runs.
6Identify and obtain all tools and materials required to complete the installation as described in
"Recommended Tools and Material” on page 23.
7Obtain any accessories required for this installation; see "CAP L Accessories and Options” on page 7.
8"Unpack and Inspect the CAP L and Optional Accessories” on page 23.
Maximum Number of Fiber CAP Ls Supported in an Era System
When installing a Fiber CAP L, you must observe the following rules.
•SMF or MMF connects the Fiber CAP L via its Optical Port 1 to the OPT Card.
•You connect CAP Ls 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.
–You can connect up to 4 CAP Ls per OPT Card for a total of 16 Primary and 32 total, per TEN or Classic
CAN.
Fiber CAP Ls must be connected to OPT Cards installed in Slots L1, L2, L3, or L4 in a TEN or Classic CAN.
OPT Cards installed in WCS Slots L5 - L8 cannot be used to connect APs.

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Cascade Rules for Fiber CAP Ls
When cascading a Secondary Fiber CAP L or an external Ethernet device such as WiFi or an IP camera, you
must observe the following rules.
•In a cascade, the CAP L connected directly to the Classic CAN or TEN is the Primary Fiber CAP L, and the
CAP L that connects to the Primary Fiber CAP L is the Secondary Fiber CAP L.
•The cascaded unit must use the same transport type—you cannot cascade a Copper CAP L to a Fiber
CAP L.
•The total 320 MHz RF bandwidth is shared between the two cascaded units, but can be shared unevenly;
that is, with more bandwidth going to either the Primary or Secondary Fiber CAP L—either CAP L can
transmit all the 320 MHz RF bandwidth or any subset of it.
•The Primary and Secondary Fiber CAP Ls power up as soon as power is applied to them. In a cascade, the
Era GUI discovers and readies the Primary CAP L for RF first, and then the Secondary CAP L will be
discovered and readied for RF. For information on the Power LED behavior, see "Powering on a Fiber
CAP L” on page 62.
•SMF or MMF from Optical Port 2 of the Primary Fiber CAP L connects to Optical Port 1 of the Secondary
Fiber CAP L.
•You can connect the following to the Primary Fiber CAP L
–a Secondary Fiber CAP L
–an Ethernet device
–both a Secondary Fiber CAP L (Port 2) and an Ethernet device (Aux Port).
•A cascaded CAP L pair can support one auxiliary device; the auxiliary device must be connected to Port A
on the Primary Fiber CAP L, it cannot be connected to the Secondary CAP L.
•To add a Secondary AP, you must add an Optical OCTIS kit to the Primary CAP L, see "OCTIS Kits” on
page 9.
•To add an Ethernet device, you must add an RJ45 OCTIS kit to the Primary CAP L, see "OCTIS Kits” on
page 9.

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Plan and Prepare for a Fiber CAP L Installation
Cat6A Cable Requirements for Ethernet Devices
If you connect an Ethernet device to a Fiber CAP L, 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.
•24 AWG Cat6A cabling is sufficient for the cable run between the Fiber CAP L and the Ethernet device.
•The maximum attached cable length from Port A on the Fiber CAP L to the Ethernet device is 3 meters (9.8
feet); see Figure 5.
From a Fiber CAP L to an Ethernet device,
Cat6A cannot exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet)
24 AWG Cat6A Cable
Fiber CAP L Ethernet
Device
Figure 5. Maximum Cat6A Cable Length between a Fiber CAP L and an Ethernet Device
Safely Working with Era Hardware
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.
Health and Safety Precautions
A high leakage current ground (earth) connection to the Power Supply Unit (PSU) is essential before
making any other connections to the PSU.
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.
High frequency radiation in operation. Risk of health hazards associated with radiation from the
antenna(s) connected to the unit. Implement prevention measures to avoid the possibility of close
proximity to the antenna(s) while in operation.

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Property Damage Warnings
Keep operating instructions within easy reach and make them available to all users.
Only license holders for the respective frequency range are allowed to operate this unit.
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.
General Installation Safety Requirements
Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when installing or using electrically
powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock, never install or use electrical equipment in a wet
location or during a lightning storm.
This system is a RF Transmitter and continuously emits RF energy. Maintain a minimum clearance from
the antenna as specified in Table 6 while the system is operating. Whenever possible, power down the
CAP L before servicing the antenna.
Do not remove caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so.
The CAP L 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. To prevent ESD damage, always wear
an ESD wrist strap when working with Era hardware components. Not all Era hardware requires
grounding. For those Era hardware components for which grounding is required, connect the ground wire
on the ESD wrist strap to an earth ground source before touching the Era component. Wear the wrist
strap the entire time that you work with the Era hardware.

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Compliance
1Notice: For installations, which have to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna
selection and installation must be completed in a way to ensure compliance with those FCC requirements.
Depending on the RF frequency, rated output power, antenna gain, and the loss between the repeater and
antenna, the minimum distance D to be maintained between the antenna location and human beings is
calculated according to this formula:
]/[
][
][
2
4cmmW
mW
cm PD
P
D 

where
•P (mW) is the radiated power at the antenna, i.e. the max. rated repeater output power in addition to
the antenna gain minus the loss between the repeater and the antenna.
•PD (mW/cm²) is the allowed Power Density limit acc. to 47 CFR 1.1310 (B) for general population /
uncontrolled exposures which is
–f (MHz) / 1500 for frequencies from 300MHz to 1500MHz
–1 for frequencies from 1500MHz to 100,000MHz
RF exposure compliance may need to be addressed at the time of licensing, as required by the responsible
FCC Bureau(s), including antenna co-location requirements of 1.1307(b)(3).
2Notice: For installations which have to comply with European EN50385 exposure compliance
requirements, the following Power Density limits/guidelines (mW/cm²) according to ICNIRP are valid:
•0.2 for frequencies from 10 MHz to 400 MHz
•F (MHz) / 2000 for frequencies from 400 MHz to 2 GHz
•1 for frequencies from 2 GHz to 300 GHz
3Notice: Installation of this equipment is in full responsibility of the installer, who has also the
responsibility, that cables and couplers are calculated into the maximum gain of the antennas, so that this
value, which is filed in the FCC Grant and can be requested from the FCC data base, is not exceeded. The
industrial boosters are shipped only as a naked booster without any installation devices or antennas as it
needs for professional installation.
4Notice: For installations which have to comply with FCC/ISED requirements:
English:
This device complies with FCC Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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.
AntennaStmtforISED:
This device has been designated to operate with the antennas having a maximum gain of 9 dBi. Antennas
having a gain greater than 9 dBi are prohibited for use with this device without consent by ISED
regulators. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance (as
specified in Table 6) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

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other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation
instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
French:
Cet appareil est conforme a FCC Partie15. Son utilisation est soumise a Les deux conditions suivantes: (1)
cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d'interferences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter Toute interference, y
compris les interferences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif.
Cet appareil est conforme avec Sante Canada Code de securite 6. Le programme d'installation de cet
appareil doit s'assurer que les rayonnements RF n'est pas emis au-dela de I'exigence de Sante Canada. Les
informations peuvent etre obtenues:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php
Les changements ou modifications non expressement approuves par la partie responsable de la
conformite pourraient annuler l'autorite de l'utilisateur a utiliser cet equipement.
AntenneStmtpourISDE:
Ce dispositif a ete designe pour fonctionner avec les antennes ayant un gain maximal de 9 dBi. Antennes
ayant un gain plus grand que 9 dBi sont interdites pour une utilisation avec cet appareil sans le
consentement des organismes de reglementation d'ISDE. L'impedance d'antenne requise est 50 ohms.
L'antenne (s) utilise pour cet emetteur doit etre installe pour fournir une distance de separation minimale
(comme indique dans le Table 6) par rapport a toute personnes et ne doit pas etre co-localisees ou
operant en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou emetteur. Les utilisateurs et les installateurs doivent
etre fournis avec des instructions d'installation de l'antenne et des conditions de fonctionnement de
l'emetteur pour satisfaire la conformite aux expositions RF.
5Notice: The unit complies with Overvoltage Category II. It also complies with the surge requirement
according to EN 61000-4-5 (fine protection); however, installation of an additional medium (via local
supply connection) and/or coarse protection (external surge protection) is recommended depending on
the individual application in order to avoid damage caused by overcurrent.
For Canada and US, components used to reduce the Overvoltage Category shall comply with the
requirements of IEC 61643-series. As an alternative, components used to reduce the Overvoltage
Category may comply with ANSI/IEEE C62.11, CSA Certification Notice No. 516, CSA C22.2 No. 1, or UL
1449. Suitability of the component for the application shall be determined for the intended installation.
6Notice: Corresponding local particularities and regulations must be observed. For national deviations,
please refer to the respective documents included in the manual CD that is delivered with the unit.
7Note: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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced RF technician for help.

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8Notice: For a Class A digital device or peripheral.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
9Note:This unit complies with European standard EN60950-1 / EN62368-1.
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
—FCC
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. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including
penalties in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
For (Part 90) 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. You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online
at www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture
penalties, including penalties in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation.
—ISED
WARNING: This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by an installer approved
by an ISED licensee. You MUST have an ISED LICENCE or the express consent of an ISED licensee to
operate this device.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ce produit N'EST PAS un appareil de CONSOMMATION. Il est conçu pour être
installé par un installateur approuvé par un titulaire de licence d'ISDE. Pour utiliser cet appareil,
vous DEVEZ détenir une LICENCE d'ISDE ou avoir obtenu le consentement exprès d'un titulaire de
licence autorisé par ISDE.
CE
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.
Required Antenna Distances
Table 6. Required Antenna Distances
CAP L Model
Antenna gain
without cable
loss [dBi]
Minimum Distance Between Antennas and All Persons
FCCISED
Meters Inches Meters Inches
CAP L 7/80-85/17E/19 9.176 6.9 .256 10.1
CAP L 17E/17E/19/19 9.218 8.58 .259 10.2
CAP L 17E/17E/23/23 9.169 6.65 .237 9.33
CAP L 17E/19/23/25TDD 9.178 7.02 .251 9.88