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AlphaNet™ DSM3 Series DOCSIS® Status Monitorfor the XM3 CableUPS®

Installation and Quick Start GuideThe AlphaNet DSM3 Series (DSM3, DSM3x, DPM models) Embedded DOCSIS Communications Module allows monitoring of Alpha power supplies through existing cable network infrastructure. Advanced networking services provide quick reporting and access to critical powering information.

DSM3 Series Communications Modules utilize Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Management Information Bases (MIBs) to provide network status monitoring and diagnostics. A Web interface enables authorized personnel direct local and remote access to advanced diagnostics using a common Web browser. No proprietary cables or software are required.

The Communications Modules can be installed and configured for operation in the XM3-HP CableUPS® Power Supply. The major features of the DSM3x are shown below; the DSM3 and the DPM models are shown on the following pages.

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DSM3x DOCSIS Communications Module

Fig. 1, DSM3x Communications Module Front Panel Indicators and Connectors

Item LED or Connector Status Behavior Indication

1 ALM/RDY: Alarm and Ready

N/A OFF No power or malfunctioning DSM3 Series

GRNON Reset of the DSM3 Series is in process

Steady Blinking Normal operation

RED

Blinking more OFF than ON Minor Alarm

Blinking more ON than OFF Major Alarm

2REG: Upstream ranging and registration lock

GRN

OFF No power, upstream frequency undetermined

Blinking Power on, downstream locked, upstream frequency ranging, DHCP request in progress

ON CMTS registration completed

3DS: Downstream RF Carrier detection and lock

GRN

OFF No power / downstream carrier

Blinking Power on, downstream carrier frequency searching

ON Downstream carrier lock

4 ACT: CPE Activity status GRN

OFF No Ethernet communications activity

Blinking Momentary flashes during CPE communications via the Ethernet craft port

5 LNK: CPE Link status GRN

OFF No Ethernet link

ON Link on Ethernet Craft port

6 RF Rx/Tx Power Level Indicator TRI

OFF No RF detected

Blue Rx/Tx Power at a warning level as set within the SCTE-HMS Property Table

Green Rx/Tx RF Power level within tolerance

Red Rx/Tx Power at an alert level as set within the SCTE-HMS Property Table

7 COM: AlphaBus communications GRN

OFF No AlphaBus Communications

Blinking Momentary flashes - AlphaBus Port communications active

8 BAT A/B GRN ON/OFF ON (steady) if battery string(s) connected correctly

9 BAT A/B Connector

10 BAT C/D GRN ON/OFF ON (steady) if battery string(s) connected correctly

11 BAT C/D Connector

12 RST: Reset Buttton

13 ENV: Environmental Control Connector

14 TPR: Tamper Switch Connector

15 ETH: Ethernet Connector

16 RF Connector

17 COM: AlphaBus Communications Connector

18 CM, CPE MAC Address Label

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DSM3 DOCSIS Communications Module

Fig. 2, DSM3 Communications Module Front Panel Indicators and Connectors

Item LED or Connector Status Behavior Indication

1 ALM/RDY: Alarm and Ready

N/A OFF No power or malfunctioning transponder

GRNON Transponder reset in process

Steady Blinking Normal operation

RED

Blinking more OFF than ON Minor Alarm

Blinking more ON than OFF Major Alarm

2 REG: Upstream ranging and registration lock GRN

OFF No power, upstream frequency undetermined

BLINKING Power on, downstream locked, upstream frequency ranging, DHCP request pending

ON CMTS registration completed

3 DS: Downstream RF Carrier detection and lock GRN

OFF No power / downstream carrier

BLINKING Power on, downstream carrier frequency searching

ON Downstream carrier lock

4 ACT: CPE Activity status GRNOFF No Ethernet communications activity

BLINKING Momentary flashes during CPE communications via the Ethernet Craft port

5 LNK: CPE Link status GRNOFF No link

ON Link on Ethernet Craft port

6 RF Rx/Tx Power Level Indicator TRI

OFF No RF detected

Blue Rx/Tx Power at a warning level as set within the SCTE-HMS Property Table

Green Rx/Tx RF Power level within tolerance

Red Rx/Tx Power at an alert level as set within the SCTE-HMS Property Table

7 BAT A/B GRN ON/OFF ON (steady) if battery string(s) connected correctly

8 BAT A/B Connector

9 RST: Reset Buttton

10 TPR: Tamper Switch Connector

11 ETH: Ethernet Connector

12 RF Connector

13 CM, CPE MAC Address Label

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DPM DOCSIS Communications Module

Item LED or Connector Status Behavior Indication

1 ALM/RDY: Alarm and Ready

N/A OFF No power or malfunctioning transponder

GRNON Transponder reset in processSteady Blinking Normal operation

RED

Blinking more OFF than ON Minor Alarm

Blinking more ON than OFF Major Alarm

2REG: Upstream ranging and registration lock

GRN

OFF No power, upstream frequency undetermined

BLINKING Power on, downstream locked, upstream frequency ranging, DHCP request pending

ON CMTS registration completed

3DS: Downstream RF Carrier detection and lock.

GRN

OFF No power / downstream carrier

BLINKING Power on, downstream carrier frequency searching

ON Downstream carrier lock

4 ACT: CPE Activity status GRN

OFF No Ethernet communications activity

BLINKING Momentary flashes during CPE communications via the Ethernet Craft port

5 LNK: CPE Link status GRNOFF No linkON Link on Ethernet Craft port

6 RF Rx/Tx Power Level Indicator TRI

OFF No RF detected

Blue Rx/Tx Power at a warning level as set within the SCTE-HMS Property Table

Green Rx/Tx RF Power level within tolerance

Red Rx/Tx Power at an alert level as set within the SCTE-HMS Property Table

7 RST: Reset Buttton8 ENV: Environmental Control Connector9 TPR: Tamper Switch Connector10 ETH: Ethernet Connection11 RF Connection12 CM, CPE MAC Address Label

Note: The DPM requires the XM3 Smart AlphaGuard (SAG) option for individual battery voltage measurements.

Fig. 3, DPM Communications Module Front Panel Indicators and Connectors

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Fig. 3, XM3-HP with DSM3x Communications Module Installed

Service personnel must verify the Inverter Module battery breaker remains in the OFF position until instructed to return unit to service.

CAUTION!

For units in service, backup battery power will not be available during this procedure.

CAUTION!

Overview

DSM3 Series installation and setup is comprised of three basic steps:1. Installation of the DSM3 Series into the power supply, making front panel connections and verifying operation. 2. Setting Options: the DSM3 Series is designed for out-of-the-box, "plug and play" operation. Non-default settings such as

SNMP trap destination addresses may be required for the Network Management System (NMS). SNMP trap addresses can be set automatically via the DOCSIS configuration file's docsDevNmAccessTable per RFC 4639 (IPv4) or through the SNMPv3 Notification settings (IPv6), while DSM3 Series proprietary options may be set through type 11 TLV entries. The SCTE-HMS and Alpha MIBs may need to be compiled into a MIB browser before it can be used to monitor or set transponder and power supply parameters. Refer to the DSM3 Series Technical Manual for details.

3. Configuring the Network: provisioning the DHCP Server with the transponder’s MAC address and assigning it a DOCSIS configuration file.

These steps can be performed independently of one another. However, configuring the network prior to field installation will allow the installation to be verified while personnel are still on-site. Performing field installation before network configuration might result in additional field service calls to correct mistakes.

Removing the Inverter Module:1. Turn off the battery breaker.

Installation Procedure

2. Disconnect the battery input and temperature sensor cables from the Inverter Module and the tamper, RF and battery sense cables from the communication module if one is currently installed.

3. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the XM3 Inverter Module.

4. Grasp the handle on the bottom right side of the Inverter Module. Pull firmly to release the module from the inverter connector. Gently slide the module assembly straight out until the Inverter Module is accessible.

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Installation Procedure, continuedThe following steps apply to both new installations or removal/replacement of existing Communications Modules:

Fig. 7, Front Panel View of Completely Installed DSM3x in XM3-HP

Fig. 4, Captive Screw Locations

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7. Reinstall the Inverter Module, tighten the two thumbscrews and reconnect the front panel connections (tamper, temperature sensor, battery harness, etc.).

8. Verify the recording of the cable modem MAC address (RF MAC) from the front of the unit for network provisioning.

Fig. 5, 18-pin Connector Fig. 6, Connecting the Communications Module to the Inverter Module

5. Line up the 18-pin connector on the Communications Module (Fig. 5) with the 18-pin socket on the Inverter Module and connect the two units together (Fig. 6).

6. Fasten the Communications Module to the Inverter Module by tightening the two captive screws. (Fig. 4, items A) It is recommended the screws be tightened alternately, a few turns at a time so the Communications Module aligns in parallel to the Inverter Module.

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Fig. 8, DSM3 Front Panel Connections

To Battery Sense Wire Harnesses

Tamper Switch Connector

RF Cable to Headend

“Master” XM3

Generator (ECM) (Alpha p/n 744-726-XX)

ECM Technical Manual p/n 744-862-C0available at: www.alpha.com

ECM Interface (Alpha p/n 704-709-20)

To Battery Sense Wire Harnesses

Tamper Switch ConnectorCOM

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Battery String Connectors

XM3 SI (Serial Interface)

Card

System Port

Communications Port

Communications Port

ConnectionsConnections with more than one power supply

Legend:

Required Grounded Surge Protector (Alpha p/n 162-028-10 or equivalent)

A/B

C/D (option onDSM3x only)

XM3 SI (Serial Interface)

Card

Fig. 9, DSM3x Front Panel Connections

Required Grounded Surge Protector (Alpha p/n 162-028-10 or equivalent)

Each power supply must have a unique address. Refer to Intelligent CableUPS technical manual (p/n 017-882-B0), or the DSM3 Series Transponder technical manual (p/n 745-814-B11) for additional information.

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Installation Procedure, continued 9. Make Battery Sense Wire Kit connections (not required with Smart AlphaGuard). Refer to the battery diagrams provided

with the sense wire kit or reference the DSM3 Series Technical Manual (Alpha p/n 745-814-B11).10. Connect the RF drop and make front panel connections as shown in Fig. 8 for the DSM3, or Fig. 9 for the DSM3x. The

DOCSIS specification for downstream power level is ± 15 dBmV. However, for optimal performance, set the level as close to 0 dBmV as possible. RF attenuators or cable simulators may be required to obtain optimal downstream and upstream RF levels.

RF Cable to Headend

Alpha Bus Cable

Refer to Fig. 9 when using a DSM3x in a system configuration with multiple power supplies or AlphaGen generator.

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2. Local Web Server Access: You may also test the connection using a computer and a standard Ethernet cable. Connect the computer to the Ethernet

port on the transponder, launch an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) and enter 192.168.100.1 in the address field. The General Configuration page shown below will appear and display connectivity, power levels and power supply status information such as alarms, output voltage, output current and individual battery voltages. System Name, System Location, System Contact and Common Logical ID may be edited on this page; when prompted for a User Name and Password, use "Alpha" and "AlphaGet".

3. Remote Web Server Access: Connect the computer to the cable modem network, launch an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) and enter the

designated transponder IP address in the address field. The General Configuration page will appear (Fig. 11).

Test Connection

1. Plug the power supply into the AC outlet.2. Switch battery breaker ON.3. The DSM3 Series Status LEDs will all blink in unison upon initial power up. The

RDY LED will then begin blinking steadily indicating normal processor activity.4. Verify the DS and REG LEDs are on solid. This verifies the Communications

Module has registered an IP address on the network.5. Verify the RF LED is solid Green, indicating Upstream and Downstream Power

is within the default specified range and the Upstream RF Power is below the recommended +50 dBmV (Table 1).

6. Verify no XM3 alarms are active.

RF Power Default Values

LED Color Rx Range (dBmV) Tx Range dBmV)

Green +10 to -10 0 to +50

Blue +15 to +10 and -10 to -15 +50 to +55

Red >+15 and <-15 >+55

Table 1, RF Power Default Values

Initial Turn-up and Test / Returning the Unit to Service

Fig. 10, XM3 Smart Display Screen

Fig. 11, General Page(Sample data values shown for illustration purposes only)

1. XM3 Smart Display - COMM Menu: Verify DSM3 communication parameters such as IP address, RF Power

Levels and Signal/Noise Ratio on the COMM menu of the XM3 Smart Display. Press Enter <ENTR> to open the COMM-GENERAL Menu enabling the operator to view values for communications parameters. Pressing the up or down arrow softkeys will show two lines of information for each submenu item (Fig. 10).

COMM-GENERALCM MAC ADDRESS

00:90:EA:A0:04:99

ESC

COMM-GENERAL

CM MAC ADDRESS

00:90:EA:A0:04:99

CM IP ADDRESS

192.168.1.121

CM IPV6 ADR PREFIX

2001:123:456:789

CM IPV6 ADR POSTFIX

111:222:333:3434

CPE MAC ADDRESS

00:90:EA:00:52:33