Alpha XM3 is a versatile power supply device that offers a range of capabilities for various use cases. It features a Battery Sense Harness that allows for connection to either a Smart AlphaGuard or an Alpha DOCSIS Transponder. The Precision Temperature Sensor ensures accurate temperature monitoring, while the LRI Connector enables integration with other systems. The Smart Display provides a user-friendly interface for configuration and monitoring. Alpha XM3 is equipped with RF and Tamper Switch Connectors for added functionality.
Alpha XM3 is a versatile power supply device that offers a range of capabilities for various use cases. It features a Battery Sense Harness that allows for connection to either a Smart AlphaGuard or an Alpha DOCSIS Transponder. The Precision Temperature Sensor ensures accurate temperature monitoring, while the LRI Connector enables integration with other systems. The Smart Display provides a user-friendly interface for configuration and monitoring. Alpha XM3 is equipped with RF and Tamper Switch Connectors for added functionality.
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Quick Start Guide
Verify battery voltage, cable color, connection and polarity are correct before proceeding.
WARNING!
1
Battery Connector
2
Battery Breaker
3
Precision Temperature Sensor
(PTS) Connector
4
LRI Connector
5
Smart Display
6
DOCSIS Transponder Battery Sense
Harness Connector
7
RF Connector
8
Tamper Switch Connector
9
Output 1 (Primary) / Output 2 (AlphaDOC)
10
APPs Card
11
Smart AlphaGuard Connector
11
10
1
3
4
8
6
7
9
5
2
1. Battery Installation and Wiring Diagram
Battery Cable Kit, Precision Temperature Sensor / Smart AlphaGuard or Battery Sense Harness
Smart AlphaGuard (Embedded) — use Battery Harness, p/n 875-848-20,
(2 battery strings) — use p/n 875-848-21,
(3 battery strings) — use p/n 875-848-22,
(4 battery strings) — use p/n 875-848-23.
Re-use existing External Alphaguard Battery Sense Harness by installing a retrot kit. External AlphaGuard Battery Sense
Harness to Smart AlphaGuard (1 battery string) — use retrot cable p/n 875-910-20,
(2 battery strings) — use p/n 875-910-21,
(3 battery strings) — use p/n 875-910-22,
(4 battery strings) — use p/n 875-910-23.
Precision Temperature Sensor (PTS), p/n 746-254-20
CAUTION!
Use 1/4-20 x 3/4” (19mm) bolts for threaded insert terminals. If using a spacer for the in-line fuse link, use 1/4-20 x
1” (25.4mm) bolts.
3/4" (19mm) x
1/4-20 Bolt
Split Washer
Flat Washer
Battery Sense Cable
or RTS
Battery Cable
Battery Terminal
Nut
Split Washer
Flat Washer
Battery
Cable
In-Line Fuse Link
Flat Washer
1" (25.4mm) or
3/4" (19mm) x
1/4-20 Bolt
1" (25.4mm) x
1/4-20 Bolt
Flat Washer
Split Washer
Spacer
Battery
Terminal
Fuse
Load batteries into cabinet with the positive terminals (+) facing forward.
Torque all nuts and bolts to 110 in-lbs. (12.43N-m)
Vbatt 3A 36V
Red, Pin 9
3A 2A 1A
A/B/C/D NEG
Black, Pin 5
Vbatt 2A 24V
Orange, Pin 4
Vbatt 1A 12V
Brown, Pin 10
To Power Supply
Black (String -) 0V
Red
PTS
3
3
1
11
11
3A
POS(+)
NEG(-) NEG(-) NEG(-)
POS(+) POS(+)
36VDC
2A 1A
Threaded Insert Terminals
The compatibility of the XM3 SAG system with certain vaults is dictated by the length of the SAG harness. Contact
your local sales representative for more information.
NOTE:
3. DOCSIS Communications Module
1. Connect the Battery Sense Harness to the A/B or C/D Connector (6). For XM3 units with the Smart AlphaGuard
(SAG) option, connect the Battery Harness to the SAG Connector (11) located on the left side of the XM3 Power
Supply.
2. Connect Tamper Switch Wire Harness to the TPR Connector (8).
3. Connect the RF drop to the RF Connector (7).
Front Panel Connections
To Battery Sense
Harnesses
TPR Connector
Required
Grounded Surge Protector
(Alpha p/n 162-028-10 or equivalent)
RF Cable
to Headend
RF Drop
7
8
6
Some systems may require reconguring the output voltage setting. If necessary, follow the steps below to complete the
procedure. If the factory default satises your system requirements, proceed to Section 3.
2. Output Voltage Reconguration Procedure
Alpha DOCSIS Transponder (1 battery string) — use Battery Sense Harness, p/n 874-842-21.
Alpha DOCSIS Transponder (2 battery strings) — use Battery Sense Harness, p/n 874-842-28.
AlphaGuard (external) — use Battery Sense Harness, p/n 875-510-20 (S9) or p/n 875-510-21 (D9).
6
The output voltage factory default is 89 Volts.
NOTE:
The DOCSIS specication for downstream power level is 0 dBmV, +/- 15 dBmV. The upstream power level should not
exceed +50 dBmV.
NOTE:
Tools Required:
Small at-blade screwdriver.
1. To access output voltage terminal, remove the Inverter Module.
2. Loosen the terminal screw and move the output voltage wire (Fig. 1)
to the desired output voltage position on the terminal strip.
3. Torque the terminal block screw to 7 in-lbs. (0.79N-m) to secure the
output voltage wire.
4. Replace the Inverter Module.
Fig. 1 - Output voltage wire and terminal bar.
1. After wiring battery cable kit, battery sense cables and PTS, as shown in
Section 1, verify DC breaker is OFF.
2. Connect the Smart AlphaGuard (SAG) wire harness to SAG port (11). If no
SAG is installed, connect battery sense harness to the transponder (6).
3. Connect Precision Temperature Sensor to the PTS connector (3).
4. Connect the RF cable and the tamper switch to the transponder.
5. Verify the SPI / ALT Box Switch is in the ALT position.
6. Connect the SPI / ALT Box input cable to the Output 1 Connector (9). If 2nd
SPI / ALT Box is present connect input cable to Output 2 Connector.
7. Connect the LRI to the XM3. For existing LRI installations, use LRI adapter
kit, p/n 875-952-20.
8. Turn ON AC breaker and verify it is the correct utility voltage at the outlet (per
unit’s nameplate voltage). If correct, plug in the line cord into the utility outlet.
9. Verify correct battery voltage and polarity on battery cable connector with a
digital voltmeter, if correct plug into Inverter Module (1).
10. Turn battery breaker ON.
11. Verify no alarms are present after power up initialization. Wait for alarms to
clear (approximately 60 seconds).
12. If no alarms are present, proceed to Step 16.
13. If alarms are present and do not clear after 60 seconds, press the softkey with
ALM (C) to see the ACTIVE ALARM list for the menu item.
14. Press UP (↑) or DOWN (↓) to select the alarm of interest.
15. Press ENTR to select the alarm and display diagnostic information. Press
ESC to return to the alarm list.
16. On the SmartDisplay, press the BATT softkey, enter the BATT CONFIG
menu and select BATT MODEL and NUM BATT STRINGS (Fig. 2).
17. On the SmartDisplay, press BATT softkey, enter BATT CONFIG, enter BATT
MHOs* and DATE Code (Fig. 3).
*Note: Battery MHOs and Date code can only be set after DOCSIS
transponder has registered with CMTS. Please wait 3 minutes after
power up to enter Battery MHOs measurements.
18. Switch SPI / ALT Box Switch to ON, verifying the load on the XM3.
19. Perform a self-test by pressing and holding the Test Button (H) for 1-2
seconds. Wait for self-test completion before proceeding.
20. Perform standby test by shutting OFF utility breaker and verifying it goes into
STANDY MODE and supports the load.
21. Reapply AC power and verify the unit transfers to LINE MODE.
XM3-918HP 90V/0.4A
**ACTIVE ALARM**
OK
PWR
PM
BATT
ALM
COMM
OK
APPS
F
G
OUTPUT LED (green)
SOLID = Operation Normal
FLASHING = Minor Alarm
OFF = Major Alarm
ALARM LED (red)
FLASHING = Major Alarm
OFF = Minor Alarm
OFF = Operation Normal
F
G
H
H
SELF TEST BUTTON
Press button to initiate self test.
Installation Procedure
4. Power Module Conguration
XM3-918HP 90V/10.0A
OPERATION NORMAL
OK ALM OK OK
PWR BATT COMM APPS
Indicates Model
and Output Voltage/Current
Softkeys (Menu driven
system conguration)
A
A
B
Describes Power Supply
Mode of Operation
Describes Status of Functions
C
E
E
C
D
Functionality top level menu
PWR, BATT, COMM and APPS
D
B
EDIT USING h i 8 <ESC>
BATT MODEL OTHER
ENTR
h i
ESC
BATT A1 DATE 1/10
hi
ADJUST VALUE
ENTR to shift eld
ENTR
h i
ESC
Fig. 2 - Battery Model input
Fig. 3 - Battery DATE Code and MHOs input
BATT A1 MHOs 1000M
hi
ADJUST VALUE
ENTR to save
ENTR
h i
ESC
CAUTION!
Before applying power, verify power supply rating is matched to AC input utility. Verify a low-resistance ground is
installed in accordance with the NEC (refer to CableUPS Power Supply technical manual for details).
5.1 Verify Alpha DOCSIS Transponder operation as indicated below:
LEDs and Indications
Step Communications State ALM/RDY DS REG RF COM
1
Transponder Initializing/Searching for
Downstream DOCSIS channel
Flashing (Green) Flashing OFF OFF Flashing
2
DOCSIS Channel locked - Completing
upstream and network registration
Flashing (Green) ON Flashing
ON
(GREEN)
Flashing
3
Online - Registration Complete Flashing (Green) ON ON
ON
(GREEN)
Flashing
4
Alpha DOCSIS Transponder fully
functional
Flashing (Green) ON ON
ON
(GREEN)
Bursts
* Blue RF LED indicates Rx/Tx Power at a warning level. Make the necessary RF level adjustments.
* Red RF LED indicates Rx/Tx Power at an alert level. Make the necessary RF level adjustments.
LED Color Rx Range (dBmV) Tx Range (dBmV)
Green +10 to -10 0 to +50
* Blue +15 to +10 and -10 to -15 +50 to +55
* Red >+15 and <-15 >+55
5. Alpha DOCSIS Transponder and Smart Alphaguard LED's
5.2 Verify Smart AlphaGuard operation as indicated below:
LED State and Indications
LED Name Color State Indication
Active Green
Off No power to SAG
Solid Unit is on and communicating with power supply or in Rest mode
Flash (90% on / 10% off) Unit is on and operational
Flash (50% on / 50% off) Actively balancing
Flash (10% on / 90% off) Powersave mode
STRG A STRG B
STRG C STRG D
(ALARMS)
Red
Off
Normal operation
No string wires connected
Flash (50% on / 50% off (Minor Alarm)
High delta mean
Check battery alarm
Solid (Major Alarm)
String A missing
String miswired
COMM-GENERAL
Verify Alpha DOCSIS Transponder communication parameters such as IP Address, RF Power Levels and Signal/
Noise Ratio on the COMM menu of the XM3 Smart Display. Press Enter <ENTR> to open the COMM-GENERAL
Menu enabling the operator to view values for the following parameters. Pressing the up or down arrow softkeys will
show two lines of information for each submenu item.
COMM-GENERAL
CM MAC ADDRESS
00:90:EA:A0:04:99
ESC
Press "Down" arrow softkey to
view next item(s) in menu.
5.3 XM3 Smart Display — COMM Menu
COMM-GENERAL
CM MAC ADDRESS
00:90:EA:A0:04:99
CM IP ADDRESS
192.168.1.121
CM IPV6 ADR PREFIX
2001:123:456:789
CM IPV6 ADR POSTFIX
111:2 22:33 3:3 43 4
CPE MAC ADDRESS
00:90:EA:00:52:33
CPE IP ADDRESS
192.168.1.122
Ethernet port LNK and ACT LED’s are on (LNK - Solid, ACT - Flash) only when connected to a laptop.
NOTE:
Alpha Technologies Alpha reserves the right to change specications without notice.
© 2012 Alpha Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technologies. 017-882-B1-001B (08/2012) For more information visit www.alpha.com
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Inc.
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USA
Tel: +1 360 647 2360
Fax: +1 360 671 4936
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Ltd.
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Burnaby BC V5J 5M4
Canada
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Fax: +1 604 436 1233
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shire
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Suite 101 Andrea Cham-
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Alpha Technologies
Suite 1903, 19/F., Tower 1
33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha
Tsui
China Hong Kong City,
Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2736 8663
Fax: +852 2199 7988
Local Web Server Access
The ethernet port of the Alpha DOCSIS Transponder can be used as a local connection point, allowing the user to connect
to the transponder web page.
To access the web page, proceed as outlined below:
1. Using a standard (CAT5) ethernet cable, connect transponder to the laptop or computer network interface port.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. Enter the transponder’s default IP address (192.168.100.1) into the web browser’s address eld.
4. The transponder’s web server home page will appear.
Remote Web Server Access
To remotely access the Alpha DOCSIS Transponder web server utilizing a web browser:
1. Open a web browser on a computer connected to the same network as the XM3.
2. Enter the Alpha DOCSIS Transponder’s designated IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.124) into the web browser
address eld.
3. The Alpha DOCSIS Transponder ’s web server home page will appear.
6.0 Final Verication
AlphaNet
TM
DOCSIS Status Monitor
General Conguration
Communications
Conguration 2IP US
SysUpTime 7 days 11H:13m:17s
Firmware Version 4.4.6.0_02.00_NA
CM
CPE Transponder
MAC Address 00:90:EA:00:30:84
00:90:EA:00:30:85
IP Address 192.168.1.124
192.168.1.120
CM Tx (dBmV) 42.0
41.0
0
+50 55 60
CM Rx (dBmV) 3.2
3.2
-20 -15 -10 10
15 20
®
General Advanced Settings APPS HISTORY Languages Print
A Static IP address (192.168.100.2) may need to be set on your network interface card to connect to the
transponder.
NOTE:
For the Alpha DOCSIS Transponder, this may take up to 45 seconds when the transponder is initially powered up
with no RF connection.
NOTE:
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Alpha XM3 is a versatile power supply device that offers a range of capabilities for various use cases. It features a Battery Sense Harness that allows for connection to either a Smart AlphaGuard or an Alpha DOCSIS Transponder. The Precision Temperature Sensor ensures accurate temperature monitoring, while the LRI Connector enables integration with other systems. The Smart Display provides a user-friendly interface for configuration and monitoring. Alpha XM3 is equipped with RF and Tamper Switch Connectors for added functionality.
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