Alpha XM2 Series Hardware Installation And Quick Start Manual

DPM Hardware Installation and Quick Start Guide
Confi guring the network prior to installation is recommended to allow the
transponder communication to be verifi ed while the technician is on-site
eliminating the need for a second visit if there are any problems.
Provision the RF MAC Address
The RF (modem) MAC Address is printed on barcode labels on the side
of the DPM (Fig.3), as well as on the packing slip.
• Provision via the proper DOCSIS
CAUTION!
For units in service, backup battery power will not be available during
the procedure.
Hardware Installation Procedure
1. Install the DPM.
a. Turn the XM2-300HP battery circuit breaker off.
b. Disconnect the battery from the front of the XM2-300HP.
c. Disconnect the temperature sensor.
d. Loosen the three inverter module thumbscrews, and slide the inverter
module out of the power supply.
e. Remove the existing communications panel from the inverter module.
f. Place the transponder on the sheet metal, inserting the RF connector
through the hole in the angled fl ange. Secure the circuit board to the panel
with the two supplied Phillips head screws.
g. Insert the 18 pin header (Alpha p/n: 540-492-19) into the 18 hole
connector on the backside of the DPM.
h. Press the DPM into the Inverter Module, aligning the 18-pin header
correctly with the Inverter Module connector (Figures 4-6).
i. Tighten the two captive screws to secure the assembly to the inverter
module.
j. Reinstall the inverter module, and tighten the three thumbscrews.
k. Connect the environmental controller and/or LAP, and tamper switch (if
present).
l. Reconnect the battery, and temperature sensor.
m. Turn the battery circuit breaker back on.
CAUTION!
Verify the battery breaker remains in the OFF position during
installation procedure.
Fig. 4, 18 Pin Header
(Alpha p/n: 540-492-19)
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confi guration fi le.
Fig. 5, Inverter Module connector
1
1 ALM/RDY LED
5
6 2
Downstream Activity LED
7
2
3
Rx/Tx RF Power Status LED
8
4
3 LEDs for COM activity
4
5
Reset (RST) Button
9
6
Environmental (ENV) Control connector
7
Tamper Switch Connection
8
Ethernet (ETH) port
9
RF Connection
10
10
Battery Input
Fig. 1, Front view with callouts
Fig. 2, Smart Display
Fig. 3, Captive Screw /MAC Address Label
location
Fig. 6, Connecting the DPM
to the Inverter Module