iDCS 500 Release 2 / OfficeServ INSTALLATIONTECHNICAL MANUAL PART 2 MARCH 20042.80.5VDC drop in voltage from the iDCS 500 and the batteries. Ensure polarity prior toconnecting the external –48VDC power source to the system.The -48VDC cable assembly has a male 3 pin mate and lock connector on the systemend (see Figure 2–7). Insert this end of the DC cable into the battery (BATT) connectoron the left hand side of the cabinet. Attach the other end of the DC power cable to the –48VDC power source.WARNING: Be sure the proper polarity is observed. Equipment damage will result ifpolarity is reversed. Do not connect external AC or DC power to the System (seeSection 4 Power Up Procedures).2.9 MDF CABLINGAll connections to the iDCS 500 system are made by way of a customer-provided maindistribution frame (MDF). Each interface card (with the exception of the TEPRI, MGI,E911 cards) is connected to the MDF using a 25 pair female amphenol-type cable.These cables can be routed into the iDCS 500 cabinet(s) from below or on the rightside of the cabinet.Label each cable to correspond with the slot numbers (see Figure 2–5). Label each 66type terminating block to identify the cabinet, slot and port numbers. Use one pairtwisted jumper wire to cross-connect stations or lines to their associated port.