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Alpha AlphaNet DSM3 Series Installation And Quick Start Manual

Alpha AlphaNet DSM3 Series Installation And Quick Start Manual

Docsis status monitor for the xm3 cableups

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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 configured for operation in the XM3-HP CableUPS
the DSM3x are shown below; the DSM3 and the DPM models are shown on the following pages.
DSM3x DOCSIS Communications Module
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2
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
746-114-B5-001 Rev. B (04/2013)
DSM3 Series DOCSIS
for the XM3 CableUPS
Installation and Quick Start Guide
Item
LED or Connector
12
ALM/RDY: Alarm and
1
Ready
13
14
REG: Upstream
2
ranging and
registration lock
15
DS: Downstream
3
RF Carrier detection
and lock
ACT: CPE Activity
4
status
LNK: CPE Link
5
16
status
RF Rx/Tx Power
6
Level Indicator
17
COM: AlphaBus
7
communications
8
BAT A/B
9
BAT A/B Connector
10
BAT C/D
11
BAT C/D Connector
12
RST: Reset Buttton
13
ENV: Environmental Control Connector
14
TPR: Tamper Switch Connector
18
15
ETH: Ethernet Connector
16
RF Connector
17
COM: AlphaBus Communications Connector
18
CM, CPE MAC Address Label
Fig. 1, DSM3x Communications Module Front Panel Indicators and Connectors
®
Status Monitor
®
Power Supply. The major features of
®
Status
Behavior
Indication
N/A
OFF
No power or malfunctioning DSM3 Series
ON
Reset of the DSM3 Series is in process
GRN
Steady Blinking
Normal operation
Blinking more
Minor Alarm
OFF than ON
RED
Blinking more
Major Alarm
ON than OFF
OFF
No power, upstream frequency undetermined
Power on, downstream locked, upstream frequency ranging,
GRN
Blinking
DHCP request in progress
ON
CMTS registration completed
OFF
No power / downstream carrier
GRN
Blinking
Power on, downstream carrier frequency searching
ON
Downstream carrier lock
OFF
No Ethernet communications activity
GRN
Momentary flashes during CPE communications via the
Blinking
Ethernet craft port
OFF
No Ethernet link
GRN
ON
Link on Ethernet Craft port
OFF
No RF detected
Rx/Tx Power at a warning level as set within the SCTE-HMS
Blue
Property Table
TRI
Green
Rx/Tx RF Power level within tolerance
Rx/Tx Power at an alert level as set within the SCTE-HMS
Red
Property Table
OFF
No AlphaBus Communications
GRN
Blinking
Momentary flashes - AlphaBus Port communications active
GRN
ON/OFF
ON (steady) if battery string(s) connected correctly
GRN
ON/OFF
ON (steady) if battery string(s) connected correctly
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Summary of Contents for Alpha AlphaNet DSM3 Series

  • Page 1 ® 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.
  • Page 2 DSM3 DOCSIS Communications Module Item LED or Connector Status Behavior Indication No power or malfunctioning transponder Transponder reset in process Steady Blinking Normal operation ALM/RDY: Alarm and Ready Blinking more OFF Minor Alarm than ON Blinking more ON Major Alarm than OFF No power, upstream frequency undetermined REG: Upstream ranging...
  • Page 3 DPM DOCSIS Communications Module Item LED or Connector Status Behavior Indication No power or malfunctioning transponder Transponder reset in process Steady Blinking Normal operation ALM/RDY: Alarm and Blinking more Ready Minor Alarm OFF than ON Blinking more ON Major Alarm than OFF No power, upstream frequency undetermined REG: Upstream...
  • Page 4: Installation Procedure

    SNMPv3 Notification settings (IPv6), while DSM3 Series proprietary options may be set through type 11 TLV entries. The SCTE-HMS and Alpha MIBs may need to be compiled into a MIB browser before it can be used to monitor or set transponder and power supply parameters.
  • Page 5 Installation Procedure, continued The following steps apply to both new installations or removal/replacement of existing Communications Modules: 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.
  • Page 6 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 ±...
  • Page 7: Test Connection

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