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1746-114-B5-001 Rev. B (04/2013)

AlphaNet

™

DSM3 Series DOCSIS

Status Monitor

for the XM3 CableUPS

Installation and Quick Start Guide

The 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 congured 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.

DSM3x DOCSIS Communications Module

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

Item LED or Connector Status Behavior Indication

ALM/RDY: Alarm and

Ready

N/A OFF No power or malfunctioning DSM3 Series

GRN

ON 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

REG: 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

DS: Downstream

RF Carrier detection

and lock

GRN

OFF No power / downstream carrier

Blinking Power on, downstream carrier frequency searching

ON Downstream carrier lock

ACT: CPE Activity

status

GRN

OFF No Ethernet communications activity

Blinking

Momentary ashes during CPE communications via the

Ethernet craft port

LNK: CPE Link

status

GRN

OFF No Ethernet link

ON Link on Ethernet Craft port

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

COM: AlphaBus

communications

GRN

OFF No AlphaBus Communications

Blinking Momentary ashes - 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

Summary of content (7 pages)

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® AlphaNet™ DSM3 Series DOCSIS Status Monitor for the XM3 CableUPS® Installation and Quick Start Guide The 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.
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DSM3 DOCSIS Communications Module Item 1 9 3 4 Status Behavior Indication N/A OFF No power or malfunctioning transponder ON Transponder reset in process Steady Blinking Normal operation Blinking more OFF than ON Minor Alarm Blinking more ON than OFF Major Alarm OFF No power, upstream frequency undetermined BLINKING Power on, downstream locked, upstream frequency ranging, DHCP request pending ON CMTS registration completed OFF No power / downstream carrier BLINKING Power on, downs
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DPM DOCSIS Communications Module Item 1 2 3 4 LED or Connector Status Behavior Indication N/A OFF No power or malfunctioning transponder ON Transponder reset in process Steady Blinking Normal operation Blinking more OFF than ON Minor Alarm Blinking more ON than OFF Major Alarm OFF No power, upstream frequency undetermined BLINKING Power on, downstream locked, upstream frequency ranging, DHCP request pending ON CMTS registration completed OFF No power / downstream carrier BLINKING
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Overview CAUTION! For units in service, backup battery power will not be available during this procedure. 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).
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Installation Procedure, continued The following steps apply to both new installations or removal/replacement of existing Communications Modules: A 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.
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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.
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Total Power Solutions Initial Turn-up and Test / Returning the Unit to Service 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. RF Power Default Values LED Color Rx Range (dBmV) Tx Range dBmV) 4. Verify the DS and REG LEDs are on solid.