Cisco Multimedia Stretch Taps Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Installing the Tap
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590212 Rev G
Enabling Drop Powering
The tap may provide subscriber power through the coax drop cable. To enable
power to a subscriber, you install a positive temperature coefficient resistor (PTC)
assembly on the circuit board in the location corresponding to the port needing
power.
power to a subscriber, you install a positive temperature coefficient resistor (PTC)
assembly on the circuit board in the location corresponding to the port needing
power.
The PTC assembly, part number 592049, consists of a PTC resistor (Raychem BBR
350 or equivalent) and a holder.
350 or equivalent) and a holder.
To Enable Power Passing
Complete the following steps to enable power passing.
1 Using a 3/8-in. wrench, loosen the two bolts on the technician access panel on
1 Using a 3/8-in. wrench, loosen the two bolts on the technician access panel on
the faceplate and open the technician access panel.
2 Locate the power-passing sockets in the PTC guide. Refer to the illustration
below.
WARNING:
Avoid electrical shock and damage to this product. Do not touch live AC
portions of the circuit.
Avoid electrical shock and damage to this product. Do not touch live AC
portions of the circuit.