User's Manual

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STRIDE2400 Terminal Station Setup Guide
3.2.3 Connecting the STS Cables
The subscriber lines and DC power connections to the STS are made on the terminal blocks located
inside the STS. Two cable entry glands located at the bottom of the STS provide the cable access to the
terminal blocks. If the service drop cable includes both the subscriber line wires and the DC power
wires, use the larger cable entry gland (left side) to pass the cable inside the STS. If the subscriber line
wires, and the DC wires are on separate cables, use the larger cable entry gland to pass the subscriber
line wires and the smaller cable entry gland (right side) to pass the DC power wires
After passing all cables through the glands, make sure the glands are fully tightened to lock the cables
in place and protect the STS from the environment. If only one of the cable entry glands is used to pass
the service drop cable, the second entry gland must be sealed to weatherproof the STS.
3.2.3.1 Connecting DC Power to the STS
The STS requires an input voltage of +24VDC. The DC power wires may be located on the drop cable
that includes the service wires or the DC power wires may be on a separate cable.
Requirements:
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To connect DC power to the STS
1. Use the ratchet wrench to loosen the three hex bolts on the STS and open the STS cabinet door.
2. Remove the STS fuse before making any wire connections to the STS.
3. Insert the drop cable through one of the glands located at the bottom of the STS. Use the gland that
is most appropriate for the size of the cable.
4. Connect the positive and negative wires to the STS, as shown in Figure 3.8 on page 39. Ensure
that correct polarity is observed when making power connections to the STS.
Customer Provided: Drop cable
Tools: Ratchet wrench with 7/16” socket, small flat -blade screwdriver,
wirecutter/stipper