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CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide
© November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
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Installing CAP MXs
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Install an Ethernet OCTIS Kit on the end of the CAT cable that will connect to the Fiber CAP MX, and then
connect that end of the cable to Port A on the Fiber CAP MX. (Refer to the technical data sheet that ships
with the OCTIS Kit for further information.)
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Connect the other end of the CAT cable to the Ethernet port of the auxiliary device.
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Go to
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Power the CAP MX
For the CAP MX to operate, the Mains power must be connected to the CAP MX Mains connector. Either an AC
or a DC power cable is delivered with each CAP MX—the type of power cable delivered is dependent on the
type of power supply in the CAP MX.
CAP MX AC Power Cable
The AC power cable is a 3.2 m (10.5 ft) 16 AWG cable with a 4-pin Amphenol C016 series plug on one end to
connect to the CAP MX Mains connector. The other end of the cable is unterminated with 3 end splices to
connect to the AC power source. A 10 m (33.7 ft) AC power cable is also available as an option. The AC power
cable is shown in
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Cat6A, including all Cat6A cables, Cat6A Patch Cords, and Patch Panels, between Port A on the Fiber CAP
MX and an auxiliary Ethernet device cannot exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet).
The CAP MX is powered on as soon as power is connected to it. The CAP MX must therefore be grounded
before you connect any electrical power to it. If you have not completed the steps in
, stop and do so before proceeding.
CAP MX APs require a minimum 120 Volt / 15 Amp or 240 Volt / 13 Amp, single-phase, 50 / 60 Hz AC
service. MAINS power must be interruptible with an external delay-actions mains breaker. CommScope
recommends external AC breakers capable of at least 15 Amps maximum for 120-Volt service or at least
13 Amps for 240-Volt service. One type B breaker can support up to two CAP MX units, and a type C
breaker can support up to four CAP MX units.
For the AC power supply connection, a minimum cross section of 1.5 mm2 is required and for the DC
power supply connection, a minimum cross section of 2.5 mm2 is required. Each wire must observe the
applicable local regulations regarding loop impedance, voltage drop, and methods of installation. Make
sure to connect the correct voltage to the CAP MX.