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- Page 1 AlphaGateway Broadband Small Cell Technical Manual Effective: October 2019...
- Page 2 Safety Notes Alpha considers customer safety and satisfaction its most important priority. To reduce the risk of injury or death and to ensure continual safe operation of this product, certain information is presented differently in this manual. Alpha tries to adhere to ANSI Z535 and encourages special attention and care to information presented in the following manner: WARNING! GENERAL HAZARD GENERAL HAZARD WARNING provides safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to the...
- Page 3 AlphaGateway Broadband Small Cell Technical Manual 018-356-B0-001, Rev. B Effective Date: October 2019 © 2019 by Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. Disclaimer Images contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. These images may not match your installation. Operator is cautioned to review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are questions regarding the safe operation of this powering system, please contact Alpha Technologies or your nearest Alpha representative.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents AlphaGateway BSC Safety Notes ............................6 Alpha Grounding System Installation Procedure ........................6 1.0 Introduction ..................................7 1.1 BSC Connections ..............................7 2.0 Installation ..................................8 2.1 Strand Mount Installation Procedure ........................9 2.2 Wall Mount Installation Procedure ........................11 2.3 Pole Mount Installation Procedure ........................12 2.4 Connection and Start-Up ............................13 2.5 Installing the Output Power Cable ........................15 2.6 Installing the Ethernet Cable ..........................16... - Page 5 Figures Fig. 1-1, Connections and Ports .............................7 Fig. 1-2, Dimensioned Views ..............................7 Fig. 2-1, Strand Mounting Bracket Installation, Vertical Configuration ...................9 Fig. 2-2, Ground Lug Detail ..............................9 Fig. 2-3, Strand Mounting Bracket Installation, Horizontal Configuration ................10 Fig. 2-4, Ground Lug Detail ..............................10 Fig.
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Page 6: Alphagateway Bsc Safety Notes
AlphaGateway BSC Safety Notes Safety Precautions CAUTION! Only qualified personnel should service the Gateway. Verify the voltage requirements of the equipment to be protected (load), the AC input voltage to the Gateway (line) and the output voltage of the system prior to installation. When connecting the load, DO NOT exceed the output rating of the Power Supply. -
Page 7: 1.0 Introduction
1.0 Introduction This guide addresses the identical installation and configuration of the BSC models: (Power only) AG300P-AC90, AG300P-AC120 (Power + DOCSIS 3.1) AG300D-AC90, AG300D-AC120. Additional product specifications are included at the end of this document. The AlphaGateway Broadband Small Cell is a 320W AC voltage DOCSIS gateway capable of powering four outputs. An optional Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) switch is available to set 45/55Vac low cutoff. -
Page 8: 2.0 Installation
2.0 Installation The unit has four different installation methods: Strand Mount Wall Mount Pole Mount Vault Mount (same installation method as strand mount) Perform and verify: Provision the DOCSIS Modem and RF MAC Address (including, but not limited to): Assign a cable modem configuration file with the EMS as a trap destination, CPE enabled, and the bandwidth set properly. -
Page 9: Strand Mount Installation Procedure
2.0 Installation, Continued Strand Mount Installation Procedure Vertical Configuration NOTICE: The unit must hang from the strand with the hinges facing down. 1. Hang both brackets on the strand through the clamps on the bracket as shown [1]. For thicker 3/8" strands, reverse the orientation of the clamp so that the larger concave side faces the strand. -
Page 10: Fig. 2-3, Strand Mounting Bracket Installation, Horizontal Configuration
2.0 Installation, Continued Horizontal Configuration 1. Hang both brackets on the strand through the clamps on the bracket as shown [1]. For thicker 3/8” strands, reverse the orientation of the clamp so that the larger concave side faces the strand. Insert the carriage bolt through the back of the bracket and tighten the hex head nut, lock washer, and flat washer against the clamp on the front of the bracket, torquing to 79.7 –... -
Page 11: Wall Mount Installation Procedure
2.0 Installation, Continued Wall Mount Installation Procedure 9.69" (246.2 mm) 1/4-20x1/2" hardware Wall-mount hardware Wall-mount hardware 1/4-20x1/2" hardware Fig. 2-5, Gateway Wall Mount Bracket 1. Align the bracket (Alpha p/n 746-645-20) into the desired installation position on the wall. Mark the four holes where the 5/16"... -
Page 12: Pole Mount Installation Procedure
2.0 Installation, Continued Pole Mount Installation Procedure NOTICE: Note the orientation of the bracket. The unit must be installed on the bracket as shown. Straps for Pole Mount configurations Bolt Lock Washer Flat Washer Fig. 2-6, Pole Mount Installation Configuration 1. -
Page 13: Connection And Start-Up
2.0 Installation, Continued Connection and Start-Up Fig. 2-7, Connection Diagram HFC Hardline Coax (45-90Vac Quasi Square Wave + DOCSIS RF) Directional Coupler / Splitter Ethernet Port Input Power (also RF signal for data backhaul) Strand-mounted BSC AC Outputs (up to 4) WARNING! ELECTRICAL HAZARD Low impedance grounding is mandatory for personnel safety and critical for the proper operation of the cable system. - Page 14 2.0 Installation, Continued 1. Prior to applying power, ensure the unit is properly grounded as described in the Alpha Grounding System Installation Procedure on page 6. CAUTION! To protect the installer from working on a live unit, connect the coax cable to the BSC first. DO NOT connect the coax cable to the directional coupler or splitter at this time.
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Page 15: Installing The Output Power Cable
2.0 Installation, Continued Installing the Output Power Cable GROUND LINE RECEPTACLE 1. Remove and disassemble the corresponding cable gland. NEUTRAL CONNECTOR OUTPUT See Fig. 2-9 below. INDICATOR LED 2. Route the output cable through the cable gland and into the BSC. 3. -
Page 16: Installing The Ethernet Cable
2.0 Installation, Continued Installing the Ethernet Cable NOTICE: This applies to the AG300D. The Ethernet cable can be installed before or after start-up. 1. Remove and disassemble the corresponding cable gland. See Fig. 2-9. 2. Route the Ethernet cable through the cable gland and into the BSC. 3. -
Page 17: Verification Of Ethernet Status
2.0 Installation, Continued Verification of Ethernet Status Once the BSC is powered up, the power outputs will activate and the cable modem (CM) boot process will begin Pre-provisioning phase (unit is not yet provisioned by the CMTS): • The CM can be accessed through Ethernet port via 192.168.100.1 (ping, SNMP, HTTP) Post-provisioning phase (the modem boot process/CMTS provisioning is complete): •... -
Page 18: Fig. 2-12, Torque Values For Cable Glands
2.0 Installation, Continued CAUTION! Failure to properly install the sealing insert and nut could result in water intrusion into the enclosure. NOTICE: The Ethernet (ETH) LED will remain off until a device is connected via an Ethernet cable and it establishes a communications link. -
Page 19: 3.0 Managing The Bsc
3.0 Managing the BSC Local Access – Web Interface The AlphaGateway BSC provides embedded Ethernet communications, allowing the user to view and configure settings via a web interface. The local management port (seen in the figure below) is used as a connection point between the BSC and a PC’s Ethernet port. -
Page 20: Remote Access - Web Interface
3.0 Managing the BSC, continued Remote Access – Web Interface NOTICE: • For web server (HTTP) access, port 80 must not be blocked and the computer must have access to the private cable modem network. • The BSC supports SNMPv1, v2C and v3. Contact Alpha Tech Support to obtain the supported MIBs. To access the BSC’s web interface remotely via web browser, use the following procedure: 1. -
Page 21: Fig. 3-4, Upstream/Downstream Rf Signal Power Screen (Sample)
3.0 Managing the BSC, continued Upstream and Downstream RF Signal Power This screen provides data with regard to signal frequency and respective power level, (e.g.,603 Mhz, at -5.0 dBmv). Fig. 3-4, Upstream/Downstream RF Signal Power screen (sample) Digital Step Attenuation Attenuation values for upstream/downstream signals can be applied and/or modified via this section. -
Page 22: Fig. 3-6, Ofdm Downstream Data (Sample)
3.0 Managing the BSC, continued OFDM Downstream / Upstream Data The DOCSIS 3.1 communications module in the BSC utilizes Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM) in order to encode data on multiple carrier frequencies. This method allows for increased transmission speed with the same frequency range. -
Page 23: 4.0 Technical Specifications
4.0 Technical Specifications Model Description and Part Numbers Model Description AG300P-AC90 AC90-300W – Power Only 018-356-50 AG300D-AC90 AC90-300W – With DOCSIS3.1 018-356-20 AG300P-AC120 AC120-300W – Power Only 018-356-60 AG300D-AC120 AC120-300W – With DOCSIS3.1 018-356-30 Mounting and Cables Description BKT-AGW-SS Strand Mount Kit, 0" 746-627-26 BKT-AGW- Strand Mount Kit, 2”... -
Page 24: Mechanical And Electrical Specifications
4.0 Technical Specifications, continued Mechanical and Electrical Specifications AG300D-AC90 AG300D-AC120 AG300P-AC90 AG300P-AC120 Physical Mounting Options Strand, Pole, Wall, Vault Dimensions H x W x L (in/mm): 16.5 x 8.9 x 4.9 / 419.1 x 226.1 x 124.5 Weight (lb/kg) 17.7 / 8.0 20.0 / 9.1 17.2 / 7.8 19.5 / 8.8... -
Page 25: Torque Specifications
4.0 Technical Specifications, continued Torque Specifications Torque Specifications Hardware Location Torque M8 (2 bolts) Strand bracket to top of enclosure 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 N-m) M8 (6 bolts) Enclosure lid 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 N-m) 1/4-20x1/2"... -
Page 26: 5.0 Appendix
5.0 Appendix Configuring a Static IP Address (Windows 7) Use the following procedure to configure a static IP address on a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system: 1. Navigate to Control Panel. 2. Depending upon the Control Panel view: •... -
Page 27: Configuring A Static Ip Address (Windows 8, Windows 10)
5.0 Appendix, continued Configuring a Static IP Address (Windows 8, Windows 10) Use the following procedure to configure a static IP address on a laptop or computer with the Windows 8 or Windows 10 operating system: 1. Navigate to Control Panel. 2. - Page 28 Alpha reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. © 2019 Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. an EnerSys company 018-356-B0-001, Rev. B (10/2019) For more information visit www.alpha.com...
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