Comtest Networks MTAS-192 METALLIC TEST ACCESS SYSTEM - Manual (Page 19)

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MTAS-192
June 2006 Installation Guide 13
Chapter 2
Preparing for Installation
2.1 Installation Personnel
Comtest recommends that all installation activities be conducted by certified central
office (CO) installers.
2.2 Site Survey
Comtest recommends that a site survey be conducted in advance by experienced
personnel to determine and assign the following:
• equipment
rack location(s)
• shelf position(s) in the rack
• power distribution panel and fusing
• suitable disconnect device for power feed
• connections to OSS and test head.
2.3 Environmental
The MTAS-192 is designed to be installed in a restricted-access location such as a
Central Office environment or remote hardened enclosures. The MTAS-192 is suitable
for mounting on concrete or other non-combustible surface only. The temperature range
for the MTAS-192 is -40 to +60
2
degrees Celsius.
2.4 Tools and Materials Required
The MTAS-192 is easy to install. The following equipment is required:
• One (1) large Philips-head (star) screwdriver
• One (1) narrow, long blade slot-edge screwdriver
• Tie wraps for forming and securing various cables to equipment and cable racks
• Bolts for securing the MTAS to the equipment rack
• 8-wire CAT5 cable (shielded is recommended) for TAL connections
• 8-wire CAT5 cable (shielded is recommended) for Ethernet and serial
connections
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To operate in temperatures above this range please contact Comtest Networks