Cisco Cisco Surge-Gap Passives Guida All'Installazione
Installing the Tap/Passive in a Pedestal
Installing the Tap/Passive in a Pedestal
The pedestal-mounted configuration has the feeder cable entering and exiting the
unit from the bottom. The tap/passive without traps or filters fits in a 6-in. round or
square pedestal. A larger pedestal is needed if traps or filters are installed.
To Prepare for Feeder Cable in Pedestal Mount
The tap/passive housing comes from the factory with the seizure screw mechanism
aligned for strand installation. If a tap/passive is to be used in pedestal installation,
cable entry is normally from the bottom ports, as opposed to entry from the side
ports for strand installation. To configure for pedestal installation, follow the steps
below.
1. Remove both threaded end plugs from the bottom of the tap using a 3/8-in.
1. Remove both threaded end plugs from the bottom of the tap using a 3/8-in.
wrench.
2. Using a flat-head screw driver, rotate the seizure mechanism(s) 90°, so access to
the seizure screw is at the side entry port. This allows the coaxial cable to be
directly inserted into the tap/passive via the bottom port(s), eliminating the
need for 90° or 180° connectors.
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