Instruction Manual

47745-814-B0-001, Rev. A

7.0 Hardware Installation, continued

7.3 XP-DSM Connections

7.3.1 Front Panel Diagram

Connect the RF drop according to the diagram below. The RF drop must have a properly

installed ground block in the power supply enclosure. Recommended downstream RF level is

0 dBmV. Connect any other front panel connections at this time (e.g. battery strings, tamper

switch).

Install a grounded surge suppressor (Alpha P/N 162-028-10 or equivalent).

CAUTION!

RF Cable

to Headend

Grounded Surge Protector

(See Caution Above)

Battery

nput

Temp

Probe

Battery

Breaker

STAT

ALM

RDY

COM

LNK

REG

TMPR

XP-DSM

Fig. 7-5, Connecting the RF Drop

7.3.2 Connecting the RF Drop

Fig. 7-4, Front Panel

XP-DSM Front Panel

Reset Button

Status LEDs

RF Connection

Cable Modem Status LEDs

Tamper Switch Connection

AlphaBus Communication Port

Battery String Connection (A/B)

Local Port Connection

RF MAC Address

CPE MAC Address