COMMSCOPE CAPM2343737 Andrew Wireless System Installation Guide
- June 28, 2024
- CommScope
Table of Contents
COMMSCOPE CAPM2343737 Andrew Wireless System
Product Specifications
- Product: Remote Unit, Extension Unit, Master Unit
- Installation: Must be mounted by a professional or specially trained fitter
Product Usage Instructions
Health and Safety for Electrical Installation
When conducting the electrical installation, ensure that all power sources are
switched off and follow proper electrical safety guidelines. If unsure,
consult a qualified electrician.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I install the units myself without professional help?
A: It is highly recommended to have a professional or specially trained fitter
handle the installation to ensure proper mounting and safety compliance.
Installation Instruction
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Health and Safety for Mechanical Installation
General Mounting
Cautions The following cautions apply to all CAP M2 installations; there may be other mounting cautions applicable to a specific mounting option, which will be defined in the applicable mounting procedure.
- Note: Attach all CAP M2 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
- Note: M2.
- Note: M2 Installation Weights. The installation site must be able to bear the weight of the CAP M2; see Maximum CAP Note: Do not paint the CAP M2 or antenna.
- Note: A Do not mount the antenna on a conductive surface as it may change RF propagation properties. Note: If mounted outdoors, all open/unused ports must be covered using IP-rated caps for outdoor use. All connectors must be sealed.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Health and Safety for Electrical Installation
Health and Safety Precautions
- Note: A high leakage current ground (earth) connection to the Power Supply Unit (PSU} is essential before making any other connections to the PSU.
- Note: 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 .
- Note:. 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 dose proximity to the antenna(s) while in operation.
- Note: If the CAP M2 power connector is not easily accessible, a disconnect device in the mains power circuit must be provided within easy reach.
Property Damage Warnings
- Note: Keep operating instructions within easy reach and make them available to all users.
- Note: only license holders for the respective frequency range are allowed to operate this unit .
- Note: Read and obey all the warning labels attached to the unit. All warning labels are kept in a legible condition. Replace missing or damaged labels.
- Note: Make sure the unit’s settings are correct ior the intended use (refer to the manufacturer product information) and regulatory requirements are met. Do not, carry out any modifications or tit any spare parts, which are not sold or recommended by the manufacturer.
General Installation Safety requirements
- Note: Wet conditions increase the potenti~al for receiving an , electric ~ 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.
- Note: This system is an RF transmitter and continuously emits RF energy. Maintain a minimum clearance from the antenna, according to Table 4: Minimum Antenna Distances (page 12) while the system is operating. Whenever possible, power down the CAP M2 before servicing the antenna.
- Note: & Do not remove protective caps from any of the , connectors until instructed to do so.
Guard Against Damage from Electro-Static Discharge
Note: Electro-static discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent ESD damage, always wear an ESD wrist strap when working with 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 wr1ist strap to an earth-ground source before touching the component. Wear the wrist strap the entire time that you work with the ERA hardware.
Compliance
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Notice:for installations, which have to oomply 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:
- 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/cm?) 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).
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Notice: For installations which have to comply with European EN50385 exposure compliance requirements, the following Power Density limits/guidelines (mW/cm?) according to ICNIRP are valid:
for frequencies from 10 MHz to 400 MHz- F (MHz) / 2000 for frequencies from 400 MHz to 2 GHz 1
- for frenuencies from 2 C-7 to 200 C-7.
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Notice: 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.
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Notice: 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 Statement for ISED:
This device has been designated to operate with the antennas having a maximum gain of 15 dBi. Antennas having a gain greater than 15 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 separation distance according to Table 4: Minimum Antenna Distances (page 12) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. -
Notice: The unit complies with Overvoltage Category II. It also complies with the surge requirement according to EN 61000-4-
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(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.
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Notice: 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. 7. Notice: 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.
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Notice: 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
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.Notice: This unit complies with European standard 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 below.
Maximum Output Power Levels
Below table lists the frequencies and maximum power output for bands supported
in the CAP M2 variants.
Required Antenna Distances
TABLE 4: Minimum Antenna Distances