Capricorn Pro 4 Installation Note
2
DCP0000264(A)
Connecting the Power
Warning
T
O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
,
DISCONNECT ALL POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT
.
The Capricorn CPE is powered with a 48VDC external power source. The CPE power connection uses the
optionally 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
In case of dual power supplies connect both inputs to the relevant power sources.
Connecting LAN Cable
Use only shielded CAT-5 type cables (approved by Gilat) to connect to the LAN port.
Use the LAN LEDs indicators to make sure that the LAN ports are operational.
Connecting RF Cable
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
T
O PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE
RF
C
ONNECTORS
,
SECURE THE CABLES TO A PERMANENT
,
STATIC OBJECT
SUCH AS A TABLE OR PIPE
,
AT A DISTANCE OF
25-60
CM
(10-25
IN
.)
FROM THE
CPE,
PRIOR TO
CONNECTION
.
Figure 1: Capricorn Cables
Figure 2: Capricorn 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 front ears.
2.
Remove the rack-mount front ears.
3.
Secure the screws to the front panel.
4.
Remove the screws from the rear panel.
5.
Unpack the rack-mount back ears from the installation kit
6.
Install the rack-mount back ears to the rear panel and tighten the screws.
