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Understanding the Digital Module Kit
IP-RN 8000 Installation & Commissioning Guide 19
Understanding the Digital Module Kit
This section describes the Digital Module Kit and contains the following sections:
• Understanding Digital Module Kit modules
on page 19
• Understanding Digital Module Kit redundancy
on page 20
• Understanding the Timing Frequency Unit module
on page 21
• Understanding the Base Input Output/System Controller module
on page 22
• Understanding the 1xDOM module
on page 25
Understanding Digital Module Kit modules
The Digital Module Kit consists of three modules:
• Timing Frequency Unit (TFU)
See Understanding the Timing Frequency Unit module
on page 21.
• Base Input Output/System Controller (BIO/SC)
See Understanding the Base Input Output/System Controller module
on page 22
• 1xDOM
See Understanding the 1xDOM module
on page 25.
All three modules must be installed for each Digital Module Kit. One or two Digital Module Kits can be
installed depending on the need for system redundancy.
• See Understanding Digital Module Kit redundancy
on page 20
Table 11 Antenna Interface Unit faceplate components
Component Description
Interfaces Alpha
sector
RX 0 Connects to the RX0 connector on the RM in slot 1.
RX 1 Connects to the RX1 connector on the RM in slot 1.
TX Connects to the TX connector on the PA in slot 1.
Beta
sector
RX 0 Connects to the RX0 connector on the RM in slot 5.
RX 1 Connects to the RX1 connector on the RM in slot 5.
TX Connects to the TX connector on the PA in slot 5.
Gamma
sector
RX 0 Connects to the RX0 connector on the RM in slot 9.
RX 1 Connects to the RX1 connector on the RM in slot 9.
TX Connects to the TX connector on the PA in slot 9.
ESD jack This is the jack for the electric static discharge wrist strap that must be worn and plugged in here at all
times when installing, servicing, or touching the inside of the IP-RN 8000. Warning: Failure to wear
a wrist strap that is plugged into this jack can result in service outages and equipment damage.