Pre-Installation; Introduction; Fig. 1-1, Upe-M3 And Upe-M6 Meter Compartment With Test Bypass Blocks; Fig. 1-2, Upe-M8 Meter Compartment With Test Bypass Blocks - Alpha UPE-M Series Installation And Operation Manual

1.0 Pre-Installation

1.1 Introduction

The Alpha UPE-M series of metered CATV power supply enclosures are a secure, ruggedly designed, water-resistant
enclosure with separate raceways for utility power and CATV wiring. The enclosure is designed to meet code and safety
standards specified by EUSERC and the NEC.
The utility meter compartment is isolated from the CATV compartment. Utility access doors contain padlock hasps with
separate sealing screws. A small hole is provided in each screw and hasp to accommodate a lead wire seal. The CATV
doors have flush-mounted key locks installed.
The utility meter compartment contains a hinged, lockable, Lexan window for meter reading. The utility meter can be
accessed by lifting the hinged door.
The standard UPE-M enclosure has a fault current interrupt rating of 10,000A. A 65,000A version is also available.
There are three basic models in the UPE-M series, available in both 10KAIR and 65KAIR configurations. The UPE-M
series enclosures have been designed for the XM2 and XM3 series power supplies with 36V inverters. The UPE-M8
model is designed for the XM2-924 power supply with a 48V inverter.

Fig. 1-1, UPE-M3 and UPE-M6 Meter Compartment with Test Bypass Blocks

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Fig. 1-2, UPE-M8 Meter Compartment with Test Bypass Blocks

26.0"
23.0"
8.1"
32.0"
29.0"
8.1"
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