P/N 745-419-25-001 Alpha XP-EDH4 Transponder Field Installation Instructions Effective: September 2009 Alpha Technologies
AlphaNet™ Series External DOCSIS Transponder Model XP-EDH4 745-419-C4-001, Rev. A (09/2009) Contents 1.0 Overview to the field installation instructions.................................................................. 3 2.0 Communications Card settings...................................................................................... 3 3.0 Connection Instructions.................................................................................................. 4 3.3 XM Series 2 Power Supply.............
1.0 Overview to the Field Installation Instructions The EDH4 transponder provides the ability 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.
3.0 Connection Instructions NOTE: A 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 3.2 XM Series Power Supply Connection 1. Switch Battery Breaker OFF prior to removing the Inverter Module for USM Card installation and configuration. 1. Switch Battery Breaker OFF. 2.
3.0 Connection Instructions, continued 3.3 XM Series 2 Power Supply WARNING! The XM2 batteries are isolated from chassis ground by design. Any voltage potential difference between battery (-) and chassis ground 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.
3.0 Connection Instructions, continued 3.4 ZTT and ZTT+ Power Supplies CAUTION! Installation of the Vout and Iout sense harness requires powering down the power supply. Use an alternate source of power during this procedure.
3.0 Connection Instructions, continued 3.5 Generic Model Power Supplies CAUTION! Installation of the Vout and Iout sense harness requires powering down the power supply. Use an alternate source of power during this procedure.
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 in the table below.
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.
4.0 Verifying Installation and Network Connectivity (applies to all power supplies), cont'd. 4.2 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. Figure 9, HMS Device Data Screen 4.
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