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1746-114-B5-001 Rev. B (04/2013)
AlphaNet
™
DSM3 Series DOCSIS
®
Status Monitor
for the XM3 CableUPS
®
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.
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 congured for operation in the XM3-HP CableUPS
®
Power Supply. The major features of
the DSM3x are shown below; the DSM3 and the DPM models are shown on the following pages.
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DSM3x DOCSIS Communications Module
Fig. 1, DSM3x Communications Module Front Panel Indicators and Connectors
Item LED or Connector Status Behavior Indication
1
ALM/RDY: Alarm and
Ready
N/A OFF No power or malfunctioning DSM3 Series
GRN
ON Reset of the DSM3 Series is in process
Steady Blinking Normal operation
RED
Blinking more
OFF than ON
Minor Alarm
Blinking more
ON than OFF
Major Alarm
2
REG: Upstream
ranging and
registration lock
GRN
OFF No power, upstream frequency undetermined
Blinking
Power on, downstream locked, upstream frequency ranging,
DHCP request in progress
ON CMTS registration completed
3
DS: Downstream
RF Carrier detection
and lock
GRN
OFF No power / downstream carrier
Blinking Power on, downstream carrier frequency searching
ON Downstream carrier lock
4
ACT: CPE Activity
status
GRN
OFF No Ethernet communications activity
Blinking
Momentary ashes during CPE communications via the
Ethernet craft port
5
LNK: CPE Link
status
GRN
OFF No Ethernet link
ON Link on Ethernet Craft port
6
RF Rx/Tx Power
Level Indicator
TRI
OFF No RF detected
Blue
Rx/Tx Power at a warning level as set within the SCTE-HMS
Property Table
Green Rx/Tx RF Power level within tolerance
Red
Rx/Tx Power at an alert level as set within the SCTE-HMS
Property Table
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COM: AlphaBus
communications
GRN
OFF No AlphaBus Communications
Blinking Momentary ashes - AlphaBus Port communications active
8 BAT A/B GRN ON/OFF ON (steady) if battery string(s) connected correctly
9 BAT A/B Connector
10 BAT C/D GRN ON/OFF ON (steady) if battery string(s) connected correctly
11 BAT C/D Connector
12 RST: Reset Buttton
13 ENV: Environmental Control Connector
14 TPR: Tamper Switch Connector
15 ETH: Ethernet Connector
16 RF Connector
17 COM: AlphaBus Communications Connector
18 CM, CPE MAC Address Label
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DSM3 DOCSIS Communications Module
Fig. 2, DSM3 Communications Module Front Panel Indicators and Connectors
Item LED or Connector Status Behavior Indication
1
ALM/RDY: Alarm and
Ready
N/A OFF No power or malfunctioning transponder
GRN
ON Transponder reset in process
Steady Blinking Normal operation
RED
Blinking more OFF
than ON
Minor Alarm
Blinking more ON
than OFF
Major Alarm
2
REG: Upstream ranging
and registration lock
GRN
OFF No power, upstream frequency undetermined
BLINKING
Power on, downstream locked, upstream frequency
ranging, DHCP request pending
ON CMTS registration completed
3
DS: Downstream RF
Carrier detection and lock
GRN
OFF No power / downstream carrier
BLINKING Power on, downstream carrier frequency searching
ON Downstream carrier lock
4 ACT: CPE Activity status GRN
OFF No Ethernet communications activity
BLINKING
Momentary ashes during CPE communications via the
Ethernet Craft port
5 LNK: CPE Link status GRN
OFF No link
ON Link on Ethernet Craft port
6
RF Rx/Tx Power Level
Indicator
TRI
OFF No RF detected
Blue
Rx/Tx Power at a warning level as set within the SCTE-
HMS Property Table
Green Rx/Tx RF Power level within tolerance
Red
Rx/Tx Power at an alert level as set within the SCTE-
HMS Property Table
7 BAT A/B GRN ON/OFF ON (steady) if battery string(s) connected correctly
8 BAT A/B Connector
9 RST: Reset Buttton
10 TPR: Tamper Switch Connector
11 ETH: Ethernet Connector
12 RF Connector
13 CM, CPE MAC Address Label
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DPM DOCSIS Communications Module
Item LED or Connector Status Behavior Indication
1
ALM/RDY: Alarm and
Ready
N/A OFF No power or malfunctioning transponder
GRN
ON Transponder reset in process
Steady Blinking Normal operation
RED
Blinking more
OFF than ON
Minor Alarm
Blinking more ON
than OFF
Major Alarm
2
REG: Upstream
ranging and
registration lock
GRN
OFF No power, upstream frequency undetermined
BLINKING
Power on, downstream locked, upstream
frequency ranging, DHCP request pending
ON CMTS registration completed
3
DS: Downstream RF
Carrier detection and
lock.
GRN
OFF No power / downstream carrier
BLINKING
Power on, downstream carrier frequency
searching
ON Downstream carrier lock
4
ACT: CPE Activity
status
GRN
OFF No Ethernet communications activity
BLINKING
Momentary ashes during CPE communications
via the Ethernet Craft port
5 LNK: CPE Link status GRN
OFF No link
ON Link on Ethernet Craft port
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RF Rx/Tx Power Level
Indicator
TRI
OFF No RF detected
Blue
Rx/Tx Power at a warning level as set within the
SCTE-HMS Property Table
Green Rx/Tx RF Power level within tolerance
Red
Rx/Tx Power at an alert level as set within the
SCTE-HMS Property Table
7 RST: Reset Buttton
8 ENV: Environmental Control Connector
9 TPR: Tamper Switch Connector
10 ETH: Ethernet Connection
11 RF Connection
12 CM, CPE MAC Address Label
Note: The DPM requires the XM3 Smart AlphaGuard (SAG) option for individual battery voltage measurements.
Fig. 3, DPM Communications Module Front Panel Indicators and Connectors
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Fig. 3, XM3-HP with DSM3x Communications Module Installed
Service personnel must verify the Inverter Module battery breaker remains in the OFF position until instructed to
return unit to service.
CAUTION!
For units in service, backup battery power will not be available during this procedure.
CAUTION!
Overview
DSM3 Series installation and setup is comprised of three basic steps:
1. Installation of the DSM3 Series into the power supply, making front panel connections and verifying operation.
2. Setting Options: the DSM3 Series is designed for out-of-the-box, "plug and play" operation. Non-default settings such as
SNMP trap destination addresses may be required for the Network Management System (NMS). SNMP trap addresses
can be set automatically via the DOCSIS conguration le's docsDevNmAccessTable per RFC 4639 (IPv4) or through
the SNMPv3 Notication 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. Refer to the DSM3 Series Technical Manual for details.
3. Conguring the Network: provisioning the DHCP Server with the transponder’s MAC address and assigning it a
DOCSIS conguration le.
These steps can be performed independently of one another. However, conguring the network prior to eld installation will
allow the installation to be veried while personnel are still on-site. Performing eld installation before network conguration
might result in additional eld service calls to correct mistakes.
Removing the Inverter Module:
1. Turn off the battery breaker.
Installation Procedure
2. Disconnect the battery input and temperature sensor cables from the Inverter Module and the tamper, RF and battery
sense cables from the communication module if one is currently installed.
3. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the XM3 Inverter Module.
4. Grasp the handle on the bottom right side of the Inverter Module. Pull rmly to release the module from the inverter
connector. Gently slide the module assembly straight out until the Inverter Module is accessible.
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Installation Procedure, continued
The following steps apply to both new installations or
removal/replacement of existing Communications Modules:
Fig. 7, Front Panel View of Completely Installed DSM3x in XM3-HP
Fig. 4, Captive Screw Locations
A
A
7. Reinstall the Inverter Module, tighten the two thumbscrews and
reconnect the front panel connections (tamper, temperature sensor,
battery harness, etc.).
8. Verify the recording of the cable modem MAC address (RF MAC) from the
front of the unit for network provisioning.
Fig. 5, 18-pin Connector
Fig. 6, Connecting the Communications
Module to the Inverter Module
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. Fasten the Communications Module to the Inverter Module
by tightening the two captive screws. (Fig. 4, items A) It is
recommended the screws be tightened alternately, a few turns
at a time so the Communications Module aligns in parallel to the
Inverter Module.
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Fig. 8, DSM3 Front Panel Connections
To Battery Sense Wire Harnesses
Tamper Switch Connector
RF Cable to Headend
“Master”
XM3
Generator (ECM)
(Alpha p/n 744-726-XX)
ECM Technical Manual p/n 744-862-C0
available at: www.alpha.com
ECM Interface (Alpha p/n 704-709-20)
To Battery Sense Wire Harnesses
Tamper Switch Connector
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C
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S
Y
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Battery String
Connectors
XM3 SI
(Serial Interface)
Card
System Port
Communications
Port
Communications
Port
Connections
Connections with more
than one power supply
Legend:
Required
Grounded Surge Protector
(Alpha p/n 162-028-10 or equivalent)
A/B
C/D (option on
DSM3x only)
XM3 SI
(Serial Interface)
Card
Fig. 9, DSM3x Front Panel Connections
Required
Grounded Surge Protector
(Alpha p/n 162-028-10 or equivalent)
Each power supply must have a unique address. Refer to Intelligent CableUPS technical manual
(p/n 017-882-B0), or the DSM3 Series Transponder technical manual (p/n 745-814-B11) for additional
information.
NOTE:
Installation Procedure, continued
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 specication for downstream power level is ± 15 dBmV. However, for optimal performance, set the level as
close to 0 dBmV as possible. RF attenuators or cable simulators may be required to obtain optimal downstream and
upstream RF levels.
RF Cable to Headend
Alpha Bus Cable
Refer to Fig. 9 when using a DSM3x in a system conguration with multiple
power supplies or AlphaGen generator.
NOTE:
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2. Local Web Server Access:
You may also test the connection using a computer and a standard Ethernet cable. Connect the computer to the Ethernet
port on the transponder, launch an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) and enter 192.168.100.1 in the address
eld. The General Conguration page shown below will appear and display connectivity, power levels and power supply
status information such as alarms, output voltage, output current and individual battery voltages. System Name, System
Location, System Contact and Common Logical ID may be edited on this page; when prompted for a User Name and
Password, use "Alpha" and "AlphaGet".
3. Remote Web Server Access:
Connect the computer to the cable modem network, launch an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) and enter the
designated transponder IP address in the address eld. The General Conguration page will appear (Fig. 11).
Test Connection
1. Plug the power supply into the AC outlet.
2. Switch battery breaker ON.
3. The DSM3 Series Status LEDs will all blink in unison upon initial power up. The
RDY LED will then begin blinking steadily indicating normal processor activity.
4. Verify the DS and REG LEDs are on solid. This veries the Communications
Module has registered an IP address on the network.
5. Verify the RF LED is solid Green, indicating Upstream and Downstream Power
is within the default specied range and the Upstream RF Power is below the
recommended +50 dBmV (Table 1).
6. Verify no XM3 alarms are active.
RF Power Default Values
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
Table 1, RF Power Default Values
Initial Turn-up and Test / Returning the Unit to Service
Fig. 10, XM3 Smart Display Screen
Fig. 11, General Page
(Sample data values shown for illustration purposes only)
1. XM3 Smart Display - COMM Menu:
Verify DSM3 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 communications parameters.
Pressing the up or down arrow softkeys will show two lines of information
for each submenu item (Fig. 10).
COMM-GENERAL
CM MAC ADDRESS
00:90:EA:A0:04:99
ESC
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
111:222:333:3434
CPE MAC ADDRESS
00:90:EA:00:52:33
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