The FlexWave Prism Remote Unit has a low profile design that requires minimal real
estate for installation. The basic dimensions and weights of the Remote are listed in
Table 4-2.
Table 4-2. Remote Dimensions
Remote Configuration Depth WidthHeight Weight of Fully
Populated Units
Single- Band
10.51"12.15"22.50" <
65 lbs
Double Band
Triple Band
Quad- Band
10.51"12.15"30.50" <
10.51"12.15"38.46" <
10.51"12.15"49.60" <1
96 lbs
127 lbs
65 lbs
The Prism Remote should be mounted on a utility pole, mast, or on a flat surface. A
mounting kit is available for each unit. Installation consists of securing the bracket
to the mounting surface (wood, concrete, or steel) and then hanging the unit from the
bracket. The Remote should only be mounted in a restricted access location.
Detailed instructions for mounting the FlexWave Prism Remote are in the Remote Unit Mounting Kit Installation Instructions (ADCP-77-077).
This chapter guides you through installing a Prism Remote, which requires 63 steps
that are divided into 9 sections. Follow the steps in the order in which they are
provided.
This is restricted access equipment and only service personnel should open and operate
this equipment
Wet conditions increase the potential for receiv ing an electrical shock when installing or
using elec
electrical equipment in
Installation of the Remote may proceed separately from the installation of the
corresponding Host.
4.3.1Unpack and Inspect the Remote and Components
using appropriate tools
trically- pow ered equipment. To prev ent electrical shock, never install or use
a wet location or during a lightning storm.
This section provides instructions for opening the shipping boxes, verifying that all
parts have been received, and verifying that no shipping damage has occurred. Use
the following procedure to unpack and inspect the Host and any accessories:
Unpack and inspect the various components as follows:
11Inspect the exterior of the shipping container(s) for evidence of rough handling
that may have damaged the components in the container.
22Unpack each container while carefully checking the contents for damage and
verify with the packing slip.
33 If damage is found or parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial carrier
and notify ADC Customer Service (see “Contacting ADC” on page 335). Save the
damaged cartons for inspection by the carrier.
44Save all shipping containers for use if the equipment requires shipment at a
The RF Module cables that are pre installed in the Remote connect to the
corresponding connectors on the RF Module. The RF Module cables correlate to the
antenna connectors on the bottom of the Remote chassis. The cables and connectors
have corresponding labels as shown in Table 4-3. The RF cable and connector labels
also correspond to the RF Module slots in the Remote chassis, where MOD A is the
bottom shelf and MOD D is the top shelf.
Table 4-3. RF Antenna Labels
Remote RF
Module
Shelf
MOD AMod A TX0/RX0 Transmit RF power and primary receive to/from the antenna
MOD BMod B TX0/RX0 Transmit RF power and primary receive to/from the antenna
MOD CMod C TX0/RX0 Transmit RF power and primary receive to/from the antenna
MOD DMod D TX0/RX0 Transmit RF power and primary receive to/from the antenna
RF Module Cable,
RF Module
Connector, and
Remote Antenna
Connector Labels
Mod A RX1Diversity receive for RF power from the antenna for RF
Mod B RX1Diversity receive for RF power from the antenna for RF
Mod C RX1Diversity receive for RF power from the antenna for RF
Mod D RX1Diversity receive for RF power from the antenna for RF
In the following steps, the RF cables and connectors are referred to as
and as
where N equals A,B,C, or D.
55Unpack and inspect the RF Module as described in “Unpack and Inspect the
Remote and Components” on page 97.
Handle the RF Module with care during installation. Be especially careful to not damage
the thermal- i
the LPA can ov erheat. B
material is gouged or cracked. If the TI
contact ADC for assistance (see “Contacting ADC” on page 335 for contact informat
If the thermal- interface material is damaged, the installation and use of the RF Module
may void the
nterface material (TIM), which is attached to the LPA. If the TIM is damaged,
efore installing the RF Module, check to see if the heatsink
M is damaged, do not install the R F Module and
ion).
warranty of the RF Module.
66Open the Remote enclosure.
77Remove release liners, if present, from the thermal pads on the RF Module prior
to installing the module into the Remote chassis.
The thermal pads are very sensitive to mishandling—do not nick, scratch, or ding them.
Thermal pads are located as follows:
••one large pad on the back surface (LPA)
••up to two on the front surface (DARTs)
••two on the left side for the (RDI).
88Hold the RF Module so that the DART card(s) face away from the Remote and the
Mounting Hook is toward the Receiving flange on the Remote chassis.
Alway s install RF Modules from the bottom up and do not skip a shelf.
177 Ensure that all cable bends are below the top edge of the Connector Interface
Panel as indicated by the dashed line in the preceding figure. Failure to correctly
position the cables could inhibit closing the Remote door, which can result in
damage to the cables.
The 40W RF Modules can only be installed in the top most slots of the Remote:
•Slots A and B for a Dual-Band chassis.
•Slots B and C for a Tri-Band chassis
•Slots C and D for a Quad-Band chassis
The RF Module cables that are preinstalled in the Remote connect to the
corresponding connectors on the RF Module. The RF Module cables correlate to the
antenna connectors on the bottom of the Remote chassis. The cables and connectors
have corresponding labels as shown in Table 4-3. The RF cable and connector labels
also correspond to the RF Module slots in the Remote chassis, where MOD A is the
bottom shelf and MOD D is the top shelf.
Table 5. RF Antenna Labels for Dual-Slot Installations—From Top of Chassis Down
RF Module
Cable,
RF Module
Connector,
and Remote
Antenna
Connector
(a)
Labels
Mod D
TX0/RX0
Mod D RX1
Mod C
TX0/RX0
Mod C RX1
Mod B
TX0/RX0
Mod B RX1
Mod A
TX0/RX0
Mod A RX1
(a) For dual-slot installations, the RF cables and connectors are labeled as MOD N TX0/RX0 and MOD N TX1, where N refers to the bottom slot of the
double-slot installation. For example, for a dual-slot installation in a Quad-Band chassis, the RF cables and connectors are labeled as MOD CTX0/RX0 and MOD C TX1.
Transmit RF power and primary receive
to/from the antenna for RF Module D
Diversity receive for RF power from the
antenna for RF Module D
Transmit RF power and primary receive
to/from the antenna for RF Module C
Diversity receive for RF power from the
antenna for RF Module C
Transmit RF power and primary receive
to/from the antenna for RF Module B
Diversity receive for RF power from the
antenna for RF Module B
Transmit RF power and primary receive
to/from the antenna for RF Module A
Diversity receive for RF power from the
antenna for RF Module A
Function
Single-Slot
Remote RF
Module Shelf
Designations
MOD DN/AN/A
MOD CN/A
MOD B
MOD AMOD AMOD A
Dual-Slot Remote RF Module Shelf Designations
Dual-BandTri-BandQuad-Band
MOD C
MOD B
MOD B
MOD A
NOTE:In the following steps, the RF cables and connectors are referred to as MOD N TX0/RX0
1 Unpack and inspect the RF Module as described in “Unpack and Inspect the
Remote and Components” on page 97.
Handle the RF Module with care during installation. Be especially careful to not damage the thermal-interface
material (TIM), which is attached to the LPA. If the TIM is damaged, the LPA can overheat. Before installing the
RF Module, check to see if the heatsink material is gouged or cracked. If the TIM is damaged, do not install the
RF Module and contact ADC for assistance (see “Contacting ADC” on page 335 for contact information).
If the thermal-interface material is damaged, the installation and use of the RF Module may void the warranty
of the RF Module.
2 Open the Remote enclosure.
3 Remove release liners, if present, from the thermal pads on the RF Module prior
to installing the module into the Remote chassis.
CAUTION!The thermal pads are very sensitive to mishandling—do not nick, scratch, or ding them.
Thermal pads are located as follows:
• one large pad on the back surface (LPA)
• up to two on the front surface (DARTs)
• one on the left side for the (RDI).
4.4.2Remove Module Shelf(s)
The module shelf for the upper module as defined in Table 4-3 on page 98 must
be removed prior to installation of the dual-slot module:
In Steps 9 and 10, you engaged the right side of the RF Module with the Remote chassis.
In Step 11, you set the left edge of the RF Module into the Remote chassis.
By the end of Step 11, the front edge of the RF Module should be parallel with the shelf above it.
Now in Step 12, you are pushing the RF Module back into the chassis until it can go no further.
4Push the left edge of the RF Module back and into the Remote chassis until it
can go no further.
Make sure the RF Module is seated correctly in the Module shelf. Incorrect alignment of the RF Module can
cause the RF Module to fail due to over heating.
•The front edge of the RF Module should be parallel with the shelf above it.
•The Mounting hook on the RF Module should be fully engaged with the Receiving flange on the Remote
chassis.
•If you later cannot shut the Remote door, verify that the RF Module is installed correctly.
8Follow these rules when connecting the RF Module cables:
• At each RF Module shelf, the Power (PWR) cable and two high-speed-data
cables will always be provided.
• If you are installing a module into a Non-Diversity Chassis, only one RF
cable labeled MOD N TX0/RX0 will be populated.
• High-speed data cables labeled PRIM and DIV should always either be
connected or strain relieved to adjacent cables. This protects against the
cable getting caught in the chassis door.
• If you order a Non-Diversity RF Module and are installing it in a Diversity
chassis, connect it as if it was being installed into a Non-Diversity chassis.
• Connect both high-speed data cables (PRIM and DIV) and the RF TX0/RX0
cable.
• Adhere to a minimum bend radius of 1" for all RF cables from the integrated
cable guide to the module.
• Maintain adequate strain relief distances from connection points to the
module.
• When installing dual-slot RF modules:
–The upper RF Module shelf will either not be present (factory installed
module) or will be removed prior to installation (field installed module).
–For dual-slot modules, only the RF cable labeled MOD N TX0/RX0 on the
lower module slot will be connected to the module connector TX0/RX0.
–The MOD N RX1 cable should be secured to the cable bundle using the
provided cable tie.
–Ensure that the MOD N RX1 cable and connector are secured so that they
will not be pinched or prevent the Remote door from closing.
–The Power (PWR) cable and two high-speed-data cables of the upper RF
Module slot will not be used. Connect the RF cable labeled MOD N RX1 to
the connector labeled N/C on the upper half of the double-slot module.
Use one of the provided cable ties to secure the MOD N TX0/RX0 RF cable,
both high-speed data cables and the Power (PWR) cable to the RF cable
labeled MOD N RX1, ensuring that the cable bundle will not be pinched or
prevent the Remote door from closing.
9Working from the bottom connector up, connect the RF Module cables.
aConnect the RF cable labeled MOD N TX0/RX0 to the TX0/RX0 connector and turn
the thumbscrew to secure the cable to the chassis.
Always connect the Diversity high-speed-data cable, even for non-diversity modules. This prevents the cable
from getting caught between the chassis door and the RF Module.
b Connect the MOD N PRIM high-speed cable to the PRIM connector. This
connects the RSI to the Primary DART.
cConnect the Power cable to the PWR connector. This connects the RF Module
to the DC power connection.
d The Power (PWR) cable and two high-speed-data cables of the upper RF
Module shelf are not be used in a dual-slot installation. Connect the RF cable
labeled MOD N RX1 of the upper RF Module shelf to the connector labeled N/C
on the upper half of the dual-slot module. Use one of the provided cable
ties to secure the MOD N TX0/RX0 RF cable, both high-speed data cables and
the Power (PWR) cable to the RF cable labeled MOD N RX1, ensuring that the
cable bundle will not be pinched or prevent the Remote door from closing.
The following graphic shows cable connections for a dual-slot RF Module.
10 Ensure that all cable bends are below the top edge of the Connector Interface
Panel as indicated by the dashed line in the preceding figure. Failure to
correctly position the cables could inhibit closing the Remote door, which can
result in damage to the cables.
For Dual-Card RF Modules, use the
Power switch for the lower module.
For example, to power up a
Dual-Card RF Module in combined
slots C+D in a Quad-Band chassis,
turn ON DC Power switch for Mod C;
leave the DC Power switch for Mod D OFF.
11 Toggle the Power switch that corresponds to the RF Module to its ON position.
The Remote provides a Network port allowing communications with the internal
processor and transfer of service data to the optical protocol allowing IP servicing
between the Host and Remote(s). That is, this provides a LAN extension to the Host
network. The Network port is 10/100/1000 BASE-T/TX (802.3ab compliant) MDI and
requires a minimum of CAT 5 cable.
Although the interface might provide GigE, only 100 Mbps is provided for bandwidth
between the Host a
The network cable must be terminated with a hardened RJ-45 male connector for
connection to the Network port. The maximum cable length is 300 feet (91.4 m).
Use the following procedure to install the Network cable:
177 Remove the dust cap from the RJ-45 connector located at the bottom of the
Remote.
nd Remote.
RJ-45 Network
Connector port
RJ-45 plug
Connector nut
Network cable
NETWORK
POWER
100-240 VAC
50-60 Hz
16 AMPS
MOD D
RX1
MOD D
TX0/RX0
MOD C
RX1
Bottom View
AUX.
MOD C
TX0/RX0
MOD A
RX1
MOD B
RX1
MOD A
TX0/RX0
MOD B
TX0/RX0
FIBER 1
FIBER 2
77073-010
188 Route the network cable from the network connection to the underside of the
Remote.
199 Align the plug end of the RJ-45 cable connector with the RJ-45 port receptacle and
then insert the cable plug into the port receptacle.
200 Slide the connector nut up to the port until it engages the connector locking
mechanism.
211 Tighten the connector nut in a clockwise direction (if necessary, use a wrench or
pliers to grip the connector nut) until it snaps past the indented position and
locks into place. It may be necessary to apply 30 to 50 in-lbs (3.4 to 5.6 Nm) of
torque to the connector nut in order to turn it past the indented position.
Fiber 2 is a
ProAx connector
that comprises
4 BX5 connectors.
Bottom View
4.4.6Quad Fiber Cable Installation
The Prism Remote ships with 10 meters of environmentally hardened cable with 1
meter of exposed, un-terminated single-mode 900μm optical fiber sufficient for
splicing in an Outside Plant (OSP) splice tray. The fiber cable connector is a BX5 4-port
fiber connector.
Use the following procedure to install the fiber cables:
222 Remove ProAx connector dust cover located at the bottom of the Remote.