Installation guide

12 M-eMTA Installation Guide

Cables and Wiring

The following cables and wiring are required for the M-eMTA installation:

• Coaxial cable – RG6 or RG59 diameter cable.

• HFC powering cable – 18 to 22 AWG (0.8 to 0.6438 mm

cross-sec-

tional area – twisted pair). Note that this cable is only used for the

HFC powering option.

• AC powering cable – See “Connecting the AC Facility Power Source

(Power Cable to Indoor 120 VAC Outlet)” on page 20. Note that this

cable is only used for the AC powering option.

• Ground wire – 6 to 12 AWG (13 to 3 mm

cross-sectional area – insu-

lated strand or solid).

• Jumper wires – Only used for the AC Powering option.

Identifying a Location for Installation

Before selecting a location to mount the SBV5506 chassis, consider the following:

• When mounted to a permanent surface (i.e., an apartment building,

not a temporary storage unit), is there a minimum 2” clearing on the

left to ensure that the chassis door can open?

• Can service personnel easily access the unit to perform routine main-

tenance, testing, updates, etc?

• Is the location close to the necessary power source?

• Is the location in close proximity to the necessary protective ground

connection?

Identifying Building Material Suited for Installation

The unit can be mounted to most building materials including the following:

• Siding (aluminum and vinyl)

• Stucco (brick and block fascia)

• Brick and concrete

• Cinder blocks and hollow walls

• Wood

•Drywall.

WARNING: Before installing the SBV5506 onto a brick or cinder block

wall, first determine that the wall is made of the true material and not fas-

cia. Ensure that the fasteners are completely set into the hollow sections

of the cinder block. Do not attempt to install the fasteners into the mortar

between the blocks. Only qualified service personnel should install this

device.