Capricorn Pro 4 Installation Note
1
DCP0000264(A)
This installation note is applicable for SkyEdge II-c Capricorn Pro 4 DC series:
To install the SkyEdge II-c Capricorn Pro 4 CPE, the installer must:
•
Be trained in installing the SkyEdge II-c Capricorn Pro 4 CPE
•
Be familiar with the SkyEdge II-c CPE Installation Manual (DC-103322-X)
•
Have the CPE configuration parameters available
The SkyEdge II-c Capricorn Pro 4 CPE is designed to be installed on a shelf in a 19-inch rack, secured to the cabinet
by the rack mount ears.
The CPE can be installed with either front or rear panel facing forward. By default, the CPE is supplied with rack-
mount front ears secured to the front panel. The installation kit includes an additional pair of rack-mount back ears for
securing to the CPE rear panel to install the CPE with the rear panel facing forward.
The CPE may contain a built-in DC Inserter.
Unpacking Guidelines
1.
Unpack the Capricorn Pro 4 CPE unit and its accessories.
2.
Compare with the supplied BOM and verify that all the items are supplied in good condition.
C
AUTION
T
HE
CPE
MUST BE GROUNDED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION BY ATTACHING ONE END OF THE GROUNDING
CABLE TO THE GROUNDING STUD ON THE REAR OF THE
CPE,
AND THE OTHER END TO THE SITE MAIN
GROUND CONNECTION
.
18AWG
GROUNDING CABLE SHOULD BE USED
.
T
HE
CPE
MUST BE CONFIGURED PRIOR TO ATTACHING THE
RF
CABLES
.
T
HE POWER CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE
CPE
PRIOR TO CONNECTING THE
RF
CABLES
.
General Precautions
•
Do not block the ventilation openings of the CPE or place any object on top of the CPE.
•
Do not place the CPE in a location that would deviate from typical ambient environmental conditions of
temperature, humidity, and moisture.
Warning
B
EFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT
,
VERIFY THAT THE ANTENNA IS GROUNDED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST
VOLTAGE SURGES AND STATIC CHARGES
.
S
ECTION
810
OF THE
US
N
ATIONAL
E
LECTRICAL
C
ODE
,
ANSI/NFPA
70,
AND
S
ECTION
54
OF THE
C
ANADIAN
E
LECTRICAL
C
ODE PROVIDE INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO PROPER GROUNDING OF THE MAST AND
SUPPORTING STRUCTURE
,
GROUNDING OF THE LEAD
-
IN WIRE TO AN ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
,
SIZE OF
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
,
LOCATION OF ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
,
CONNECTION TO GROUNDING
ELECTRODES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE
.
Setting the SEII-c CAPRICORN PRO Output Voltage
1.
Select the power according to the BUC you intend to use before connecting the power to the VSAT.
2.
The VSAT's default output voltage setting is 24V. The output voltage test must be performed (step 4).
3.
Using a flat screwdriver, set the right-side output voltage to
48
V, and the left side output voltage to
24
V.
4.
Turn on the VSAT and verify that the LED that signals the output voltage is the selected 24V or 48V
5.
Turn off the VSAT and start the installation
Warning
P
LEASE NOTE THAT SETTING THE VOLTAGE TO A DIFFERENT SETTING WILL CAUSE CRITICAL
DAMAGE TO THE
O
UT
D
OOR
U
NIT
.
Connecting the Grounding Cable
Connect the grounding cable (GND) from the CPE to the approved site.
