Cisco Cisco Digital Service Access Node (DSAN) 8200 Installation Guide
Mounting the DSAN Housing
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1 When mounting in a cabinet or pedestal, install a horizontal rod of at least 5/16-
inch diameter to serve as a strand to mount the housing.
2 Loosen the strand clamp bolts on the DSAN unit.
3 Lift the housing into proper position on the strand.
4 Slip the strand clamps over the strand and finger-tighten the clamp bolts. This
3 Lift the housing into proper position on the strand.
4 Slip the strand clamps over the strand and finger-tighten the clamp bolts. This
allows additional movement of the housing as needed.
5
Move the housing along the strand as needed to install the coaxial cable and
connectors.
connectors.
Note: If supplying power to the node through the AC power input port, a power
inserter must be installed to terminate the RF signal.
6 Tighten the strand clamp bolts (using a half-inch torque wrench) from 5 to 8 ft-lb
(6.8 to 10.8 Nm). Make sure there is good mechanical contact between the strand
and the housing.
Note: A slight tilt of the face of the housing is normal. Cable tension will cause
the housing to hang more closely to vertical.
and the housing.
Note: A slight tilt of the face of the housing is normal. Cable tension will cause
the housing to hang more closely to vertical.
7 Connect the coaxial cable to the pin connector according to connector
manufacturer specifications.
8 Proceed to Installing Accessories (on page 44).