Alpha XP-EDH4 Transponder Field Installation Instructions Manual
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1. unit 2 Legend 1 RF Cable 5 2 3 Battery Sense Wire Kit for 36V single string 6 Alpha p n 874 842 21 a 36V single string 9 Alpha p n 874 842 27 36V dual string 6 Alpha p n 874 842 20 9 36V dual string 9 Alpha p n 874 842 28 dine 48V single string 6 Alpha p n 874 841 21 aN 05708 F LUI 48V single string 9 Alpha p n 874 841 25 RI Cr on LE LA dE an 48V dual string 6 Alpha p n 874 841 20 48V dual string 9 Alpha p n 874 841 24 Figure 3 Connecting the transponder to the system XM Series 2 Power Supply Alpha p n 875 335 20 USM2 2 5 Interface Cable 4 XM Series Power Supply Alpha p n 875 335 21 USM Interface Cable AM Series Power Supply Alpha p n 875 335 21 RPM Interface Cable 5 Battery Heater Mat Control Cable Alpha p n 875 627 20 6 Ethernet Cable optional Customer supplied 7 RTS Cable optional Alpha p n 745 178 21 8 Vin Sense optional Alpha p n 875 493 21 9 Surge Protector Ground Block Alpha p n 162 028 10 10 Plug in Lightning Arrestor w pass thru Alpha p n 162 046 10 130V L G L N N G 745 419 C4 001 Rev A 09 2009 3 0 Connection Instructions continued 3 3 XM Series 2 Power Supply a pA The XM2 batteries are isolated from chassis ground by design Any voltage potential difference between battery and chassis groun2. o Figure 6 Connections between the transponder and the system Legend 1 RF Cable 8 Vin Sense optional Alpha p n 875 493 21 2 Power Supply Interface Alpha p n 875 335 25 9 Surge Protector Ground Block Alpha p n 162 028 10 3 4 Battery Sense Wire Kit for 36V single string 6 Alpha p n 874 842 21 10 Vout lout Sense Harness Alpha p n 875 456 10 36V single string 9 Alpha p n 874 842 27 11 Tamper Wire Kit Enclosure specific 36V dual string 6 Alpha p n 874 842 20 12 Plug in Lightning Arrestor w pass thru Alpha p n 162 046 10 36V dual string 9 Alpha p n 874 842 28 48V single string 6 Alpha p n 874 841 21 48V single string 9 Alpha p n 874 841 25 48V dual string 6 Alpha p n 874 841 20 48V dual string 9 Alpha p n 874 841 24 5 Battery Heater Mat Control cable Alpha p n 875 627 20 6 Ethernet Cable Customer supplied 7 RTS Cable optional 745 419 C4 001 Rev A 09 2009 Alpha p n 745 178 21 130V L G L N N G 4 0 Verifying Installation and Network Connectivity applies to all power supplies After connecting the transponder any of the three following methods may be used to verify the installation and network connectivity 4 1 LED Indications The EDH4 transponder has bank of 6 green LEDs on the front panel The state whether each LED is ON OFF or blinking of each LED indicates its operational functionality as indicated
3. AAN one afl T LA AL auey L oh uU 9 S N CFSBS ETHERNET RF TT CM 00 10 3F 05 F9 00 103F05FS 89 LOT HSIA 00 10 3F 05 Fo Ba LOM Vo 00 10 3F 05 F9 BA WHT No PVR SUPPLY wil Alpha XP EDH4 Transponder Field Installation Instructions Effective September 2009 Alpha Technologies 1 0 2 0 3 0 3 3 3 4 3 9 4 0 AlphaNet Series External DOCSIS Transponder Model XP EDH4 745 419 C4 001 Rev A 09 2009 Contents Overview to the field installation instructions 3 Communications Card SSI ee ee 3 Connection Instructions ee 4 XM Series 2 Power SUNY ame se a a re s ZIT and ZTT Power Supplies aa eee ne 6 Generic Model Power Supplies ivcicdacisnmensinarsunecndunednenesammannaniadsnnteansnieetnananndeaeteniwedamaswans 7 Verifying Installation and Network Connectivity applies to all power supplies 8 Beh Ae OIG AUION S a EE OEE T EENS 8 42 Locally viaa VED DIOWSOT ceatensecncencuecdeseuonscsasansabdansteeeemenadseeaniaeseetedenaaesnenean 9 43 Remotevia A ER a ea ne ons 10 44 RO VI NM a KEENT 10 Contacting Alpha Technologies www alpha com For general product information and customer service 7 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time call 1 800 863 3930 For complete technical support call 1 800 863 3364 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time or 24 7 emergency support DOCSIS is a Registered Trademark of CableLabs 1 0 Overview to the Field Installation Instructions The EDH4 transponder provides the ability
4. in the table below On initial power up the LEDs will remain off for several seconds after which time the DS US and Online LEDs will blink in unison 6 times After this sequence ET DS our PWR completes the LEDs indicate the status The PWR DS US ONLINE and ELINK LEDs conform to the DOCSIS OSSI specification D Function STAT Debug LED Indicates the presence or absence of data transference between the transponder s two processors ELINK CPE Link LED Indicates status with respect to the bridging of data to and from a CPE device connected to the transponder s Ethernet port ONLINE Online LED Indicates status with respect to the completion of the IP initialization process and when the unit is operational US Upstream LED Indicates status with respect to acquisition of upstream parameters and initial ranging DS Downstream LED Indicates status with respect to downstream scanning and synchronization PWR Power LED Note this LED is not tied directly to line power State Off Blinking Off Blinking Blinking On Blinking On Blinking On Off On Figure 7 LED Array AEE alare Data is not being transferred between the two processors Data is being transferred between the two processors A CPE device is not connected to the transponder s Ethernet port The transponder is bridging data to from a CPE device The transponder is currently involved in the I
5. to manage network power through an existing cable modem infrastructure for a variety of power supplies as shown in this document The steps comprising the installation procedure are as follows 1 Setting the jumpers and switches in their respective communications cards Section 2 0 2 Connecting the transponder to its respective power supply and system equipment Section 3 0 3 Verifying Installation and network connectivity Section 4 0 Save these instructions for future reference Installation Notes e Before field installation the transponder s MAC address should be loaded into the CMTS and DOCSIS configuration file options should be set e Use a surge protector in the cabinet when the transformer is used to measure line voltage e Do not place the transponder on top of the power supply or batteries e Make all battery harness connections and connect the interface cable to the power supply before connecting the cables to the transponder AN CAUTION When the EDH4 replaces an existing EDH2 or EDH3 Transponder do not plug the AUX PWR cable into the connector labeled CNTL Although these connectors are identical in shape the functionality between them is different The CNTL connection provides power for the Battery heater mat System damage will occur if the AUX PWR cable is plugged into the CNTL connector Contact Alpha Technologies regarding the disposition of the existing AUX PWR cable 2 0 Communications Card setting
6. P initialization process The transponder has completed the IP initialization process and is operational The transponder is obtaining upstream parameters and is performing initial ranging The transponder has completed a successful initial ranging sequence The transponder is scanning for a downstream DOCSIS channel The transponder has locked onto and synchronized with a downstream DOCSIS channel The transponder is not powered or is not functioning The transponder is on Table 4 LED Indications of System Status 745 419 C4 001 Rev A 09 2009 4 0 Verifying Installation and Network Connectivity applies to all power supplies cont d 4 2 Locally via a Web browser Configuring the EDH4 transponder Connect a computer s network port to the transponder s Ethernet port using a standard network cable Launch an Internet browser and enter 192 168 100 1 into the Address The transponder will return the Web page shown below Click on Config to display the available power supply types and single Dual IP configurations Click on the one that matches the connected power supply and desired IP mode Click on Apply and when prompted for a User Name and Password enter Tollgrade without the quotes in both places and click on OK The transponder will reset the LEDs will go through a typical power up sequence and begin communicating with the power supply and the cable network 6 Transponder EOL C
7. ZTT Pre 1998 3 4 Battery Sense Wire Kit for 36V single string 6 Alpha p n 874 842 21 36V single string 9 Alpha p n 874 842 27 36V dual string 6 Alpha p n 874 842 20 36V dual string 9 Alpha p n 874 842 28 48V single string 6 Alpha p n 874 841 21 48V single string 9 Alpha p n 874 841 25 48V dual string 6 Alpha p n 874 841 20 48V dual string 9 Alpha p n 874 841 24 5 Battery Heater Mat Control cable Alpha p n 875 627 20 6 Ethernet Cable Customer supplied T RTS Cable optional Alpha p n 745 178 21 00000 NS Q 8 Vin Sense optional Alpha p n 875 493 21 9 Surge Protector Ground Block Alpha p n 162 028 10 10 Vout lout Sense Harness Alpha p n 875 456 10 11 Tamper Wire Kit Enclosure specific 12 Plug in Lightning Arrestor w pass thru Alpha p n 162 046 10 130V L G L N N G 745 419 C4 001 Rev A 09 2009 3 0 Connection Instructions continued 3 5 Generic Model Power Supplies CAUTION Installation of the Vout and lor Sense harness requires powering down the power supply Use an alternate source of power during this procedure El Ole E Hua tn CALCUL ENT
8. d must be eliminated before installing the transponder to avoid potential transponder damage To accomplish this attach a ground jumper between battery and chassis ground before installing the transponder Once the transponder is installed the jumper may be removed if desired Switch Battery Breaker OFF prior to removing the Inverter Module for USM2 USM2 5 Card installation and configuration XM SERIES 2 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION NOTE When connecting to an XM Series 2 power supply plug the 13 pin connector so the black wire is in pin1 and two open pins are left at the top for tamper switch connection Legend 1 RF Cable 2 3 Battery Sense Wire Kit for 36V single string 6 Alpha p n 874 842 21 36V single string 9 Alpha p n 874 842 27 36V dual string 6 Alpha p n 874 842 20 36V dual string 9 Alpha p n 874 842 28 48V single string 6 Alpha p n 874 841 21 48V single string 9 Alpha p n 874 841 25 48V dual string 6 Alpha p n 874 841 20 XM Series 2 Power Supply Interface Cable 48V dual string 9 Alpha p n 874 841 24 Alpha p n 875 335 20 USM2 2 5 4 XM Series Power Supply Alpha p n 875 335 21 USM Interface Cable AM Series Power Supply Alpha p n 875 335 21 RPM Interface Cable 5 Battery Heater Mat Control Cable Alpha p n 875 627 20 6 Ethernet Cable optional Customer supplied 7 RTS Cable optional Alpha p n 745 178 21 8 Vin Sense
9. dBm SNR RXMER 44 808 Lock Status Locked Modulation QPSK Channel ID 1 Symbol rate 2560 Ksym sec Upstream Frequency 15000000 Hz Upstream Power 52 0 dEmy 192 168 1205 D 01 H 00 M 00 S 00 Tue Mar 24 14 24 07 2009 urrent System Time Mon Mar 23 14 54 16 2009 Figure 9 Status Information Screen 745 419 C4 001 Rev 09 2009 4 0 Verifying Installation and Network Connectivity applies to all power supplies cont d 4 2 4 3 4 4 Locally via a Web browser continued Once the transponder is online power supply data is also available via the Web page Click on HMS and then PS1 to see information which confirms the battery sense harness is connected properly and the transponder is configured for the right power supply e Transponder EOL Configuration Status HMS Data Microsoft internet Explorer Address 48 hetp 192 168 100 1 RoHmsData asp Status Config tollgrade pone This page displays information on the current HMS device data PS1 Generic I O __ Device ID Alpha XM Control Mode remote Inverter Status off Major Alarm noAlarm Minor Alarm noAlarm Tamper open Input Voltage 123 60 Y Output Voltage 63 00 v Output 1 Current 5 40 A Temperature Sensor 1 Temperature 32 C Total String Voltage 38 30 Y String 1 Battery 1 Voltage 12 70 Y String 1 Battery 2 Voltage 12 80 Y String 1 Battery 3 Voltage 1280 Y Figure 9 HMS Device Data Screen Remote via HTTP Enter the cabl
10. e modem s network IP address into a Web browser and follow the steps in Section 4 2 Remote via SNMP Enter the cable modem s network IP address into a MIB browser and use DOCSIS for both the get and set community strings Query the power supply s input voltage OID 1 3 6 1 4 1 5591 1 4 2 1 23 1 A valid response verifies remote SNMP communications 745 419 C4 001 Rev A 09 2009 Alpha Technologies alpha P Alpha Technologies 3767 Alpha Way Bellingham WA 98226 USA Tel 1 360 647 2360 Fax 1 360 671 4936 Web www alpha com Alpha Technologies Ltd 4084 McConnell Court Burnaby BC V5A 3N7 CANADA Tel 1 604 430 1476 Fax 1 604 430 8908 Alpha Technologies Europe Ltd Twyford House Thorley Bishop s Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 7PA UNITED KINGDOM Tel 44 0 1279 501110 Fax 44 1 279 659870 Alpha Technologies GmbH Hansastrasse 8 D 91126 Schwabach GERMANY Tel 49 9122 79889 0 Fax 49 9122 79889 21 Alphatec Ltd 339 St Andrews Street Suite 101 Andrea Chambers 3307 Limassol CYPRUS Tel 357 25 375675 Fax 357 25 359595 AlphaTEK ooo Khokhlovskiy Pereulok 16 Stroenie 1 Office 403 109028 Moscow RUSSIA Tel 7 495 916 1854 Fax 7 495 916 1349 Alphatec Baltic S Konarskio Street G 49 201 Vilnius LT 03123 LITHUANIA Tel 370 5 210 5291 Fax 370 5 210 5292 Alpha Technologies 34 Grande Rue B theny F 51450 France Phone 33 32 64990 54 Fax 33 67 54289 44 Due
11. onfiguration Status Software Microsoft Internet Explorer File ER yew Favortes Took Help Q ex x a A j Seach Se Favorites E G g rel Address bttpsf 192 163 100 LRoConfig asp Status HMS 022 External Co nfi HMS 022 External Dual IP Alpha XM2 120 E f the Tollgrade DOCSIS based transponder The apply bN TESA H reset the transponder Alpha XM Quel IP ZTT Pre 98 Black DIN ZTT Pre 98 Black DIN Dual IP ZTT Post 98 Silver DIN ZTT Post 38SiverOiN Duc gt ss APC SH 240 APC SM 240 Duol IP Citation Il Citation I Dual IP sysLocation Alpha XM 240 Alpha XM2 240Y Duol IP Figure 8 Configuration Screen selection of power supply shown Communication with the headend may be verified by clicking on the Status link which will display key parameters including upstream and downstream power levels and the cable modems IP address which confirms connectivity Config Status Connection This page displays inforrnation on the status of the cable modem s HFC and IP network connectivity Startup Procedure Procedure Status Comment Acquire Downstream Channel 369000000 Hz Locked Connectivity State OK Operational Boot State OK Operational Configuration File OK toligrade cm Security Disabled Disabled Event Log Lock Status Locked Modulation CAM64 Channel ID 1 Symbol rate 5056941 Downstream Frequency 369000000 Hz Downstream Power 4 9
12. optional Alpha p n 875 493 21 9 Surge Protector Ground Block Alpha p n 162 028 10 10 Plug in Lightning Arrestor w pass thru Alpha p n 162 046 10 130V L G L N N G 745 419 C4 001 Rev A 09 2009 mi Tamper switch connector Pin 1 _ AND pa o De RF i in i iin fi vin i iN i wun TU nn Tin PWR SUPPLY Figure 4 Connections between the transponder and the system 3 0 Connection Instructions continued 3 4 ZTT and ZTT Power Supplies A Installation of the Vout and lout Sense harness requires powering down the power supply Use an alternate source of power during this procedure I J J L Ji QO COC ZTT SPI Q 1 Legend 1 RF Cable Ol i dhim DOM 2008 sin UE A An OM vu UA AL UD 5 5 Figure 5 Connections between the transponder and the system 2 Power Supply Interface Alpha P N 875 335 22 ZTT and ZTT Post 1998 Alpha P N 875 335 23
13. s Verify the switches and jumpers on the respective communications cards are set as indicated in the tables below NOTE V4 Alpha AM power supplies with RPM interface cards marked 700 019 28 700 019 31 and 700 019 40 are compatible with the DOCSIS HMS Analog Transponder XM USM XM2 USM2 XM2 USM2 5 P1 28 amp 3 SW1 1 2 6 8 On SW1 1 2 6 On P2 P4 P5 P6 Closed SW2 1 3 4 On P3 Open JP1 C amp 1 P7 5V JP2 1 amp 2 P8 P9 P13 1 amp 2 P14 N A SW4 0 Table 1 XM USM switch settings Table 2 XM2 USM2 switch settings Table 3 XM2 USM2 5 switch settings NOTE oS Output Current switch settings are determined by the output current capability of the power supply and must be configured accordingly Refer to your power supply user manual for setting details Typical lout settings for the following communications cards e USM N A e USM2 SW1 3 Output 1 SW1 4 Output 2 e USM2 5 SW1 3 Output Current Scaling 15A or 22A e RPM No switch setting required 745 419 C4 001 Rev A 09 2009 3 0 Connection Instructions f NOTE chipset upgrade may be required contact Alpha for more information Set the jumpers and calibrate the USM card before making connections and applying the load 3 1 AM Series Power Supply Connection 1 Switch Battery Breaker OFF 2 It is advisable to install the Battery cable providing power to the External DOCSIS uni
14. t and waiting until the ONLINE LED is on steady before installing the power supply This will reduce the chances of the power supply transferring to inverter due to a low signal reference on the test control pin 3 Connect the transponder to the system as shown in figure 3 Tamper switch Pin 1 connection point ua f il IA A Figure 1 13 pin connector on AM Series power supply When connecting to an AM Series power supply plug the 13 pin connector so the black wire is in pint and two open pins are left at the left for tamper switch connection as viewed from the front of the 3 2 XM Series Power Supply Connection 1 Switch Battery Breaker OFF prior to removing the Inverter Module for USM Card installation and configuration 2 It is advisable to install the Battery cable providing power to the External DOCSIS unit and waiting until the ONLINE LED is on steady before installing the power supply This will reduce the chances of the power supply transferring to inverter due to a low signal reference on the test control pin Tamper switch connection point ii a Figure 2 13 pin connector on XM Series power supply When connecting to an XM Series power supply plug the 13 pin connector so the black wire is in pin1 and two open pins are left at the bottom for tamper switch connection as viewed from the front of the unit
15. to continuing product improvements Alpha reserves the right to change specifications without notice Copyright 2009 Alpha Technologies Inc All rights reserved Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technologies 745 419 C4 001 Rev A
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