Capricorn S2X MEC Installation Note
2
DCP0000247(C)
Connecting the Power Cables
The Capricorn CPE is powered with a 48VDC external power source. The CPE power connection uses the two
supplied Gilat power cables (CB000912) that include a 7A fuse on the “+” wire.
An accessible two pole circuit breaker (Rated 10A) must be provided in the building for the DC power feed source.
C
AUTION
T
O PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE
VSAT,
AVOID DISCONNECTING THE POWER SOURCE WHILE THE CPE IS
OPERATIONAL
.
Connecting the RF Cables
Connect the two RF cables (from the LNB and ODU) to the RF-IN and RF-OUT connectors, respectively, as shown
below, using a recommended torque of 13 lb*ft/in (1.5 N/m).
C
AUTION
I
N ORDER TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE RF CONNECTORS
,
SECURE THE CABLES TO A PERMANENT
,
STATIC
OBJECT SUCH AS A TABLE OR PIPE
,
AT A DISTANCE OF
25-60
CM
(10-25
IN
.)
F
ROM THE CPE
,
PRIOR TO
CONNECTION.
Figure 1: Capricorn S2X MEC CPE Cables
Figure 2: Capricorn S2X MEC Rack-Mount
(Optional) Attaching Rack Mount Back Ears
To install the CPE with the rear panel facing forward:
1.
Remove the screws holding the rack-mount
ears.
2.
Remove the rack-mount ears.
3.
Secure the screws to the front panel.
4.
Remove the screws from the rear panel.
5.
Install the rack-mount ears to the rear panel
and tighten the screws.
