COMMSCOPE CAPL2CBAND Extension Unit Instruction Manual

COMMSCOPE CAPL2CBAND Extension Unit

The Remote Unit, Extension Unit or Master Unit must be mounted by a professional/specially trained installer.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Health and Safety for Mechanical Installation

Read and observe chapter 1.2 Health and Safety.

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 while the system is operating. Whenever possible, power down the CAP L2 before servicing the antenna.
• Do not remove caps from any of the connectors until instructed to do so.
• The CAP L2 is to be used only with CommScope (NEC Class 2) or Limited Power Source ERA Subrack, or equivalent.

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 t hat 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.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

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.
• If the CAP Ll power connector is not easily accessible, a disconnect device in the mains power circuit must be provided within easy reach.

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.

Compliance

1. Notice: 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:
   • where: P (mW) is the radiated power at the antenna, ie. 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 30OMHz to 150OMHz
   • 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(b8).
2. Notice: For installations which have to comply with European EN50385 exposure compliance requirements, the following Power Density limits/guidelines (mW/cm3) according to ICNIRP are valid:
   • 0.2 for frequencies from 10 MHz to 400 MHz
   • F (MH2)/2000 for frequencies from 400 MHz to 2 GHz
   • 1 for frequencies from 2 GHz to 300 GHz
3. 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.
4. Notice: For installations which have to comply with FcC/1SED requirements. 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 RE 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.
5. Antenna Statement 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 from all persons and must not be co-lo cated 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.
6. Notice: 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.
7. Notice: Coresponding local particularities and regulations must be observed. For national deviations, please refer to the respective documents, which are available from CommScope.
8. Note: For a Class B digital device or peripheral
9. 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 an 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: used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

  * 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.

8. Notice: For a Class A digital device or peripheral
9. This equipment has beentested 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.
10. Note: 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 2.

Maximum Output Power Levels

Table 3 lists the frequencies and maximum power output for bands supported in the CAP L2 variants.

Required Antenna Distances

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