Cisco 1GHz Surge-Gap Taps, Standard & Full Profile Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Installing the Tap
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Preparing for Installation
Be aware of the following notes when installing the tap.
The tap requires a surge protector device (SPD) or listed surge arrester as part of
the installation to address transient overvoltage exceeding Overvoltage Category
II, 2500 Vpk.
the installation to address transient overvoltage exceeding Overvoltage Category
II, 2500 Vpk.
The tap must be grounded. The ground wire must be connected to the strand
clamp. The minimum ground wire size is between 1/4" to 5/16".
clamp. The minimum ground wire size is between 1/4" to 5/16".
The tap drop cable (TV signal) must be connected to a grounded surge protector
box at the building entrance. The overvoltage/overcurrent protection box is
mandatory at the house entrance. Select the defined overvoltage/overcurrent as
per the national rules.
box at the building entrance. The overvoltage/overcurrent protection box is
mandatory at the house entrance. Select the defined overvoltage/overcurrent as
per the national rules.
The tap drop cable shield must also be connected to ground at the building
entrance.
entrance.
The tap must be powered by the service provider power supply including
reinforced insulation between the mains input of that service provider power
supply and 60 to 90VAC output.
reinforced insulation between the mains input of that service provider power
supply and 60 to 90VAC output.
The tap power input and output wire gauge cannot be less than 18AWG.
The tap drop cable must be connect at the house entrance first and then to the
equipment output.
equipment output.
Ensure that the power sources of either line that are to be connected are not
powered.
powered.
The IP rating of the tap is IP68.
KS connector is used on input and output port, F connector is used on other
ports. For all the connectors, the minimum IP rating must be the same IP rating
of the tap or better.
ports. For all the connectors, the minimum IP rating must be the same IP rating
of the tap or better.
Complete the following tasks before installing the tap housing.
Prepare the connectors
Remove the faceplate
Important: The installer should review and install this product per EN
50083-1/A2:1998.
50083-1/A2:1998.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger (e.g, 24 AWG) UL listed
or CSA certified telecommunication line cord.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger (e.g, 24 AWG) UL listed
or CSA certified telecommunication line cord.