Alpha AlphaGateway IoT Quick start guide

Brand: Alpha

Model: AlphaGateway IoT

Type: Quick start guide

Alpha AlphaGateway IoT is a strand-mounted HFC-powered, DOCSIS 3.0 LoRaWAN Gateway that utilizes the power, backhaul, and real-estate of the Broadband Access Network’s aerial coax network to enable LoRaWAN communications. It is a device that can be used to connect devices to the internet using the LoRaWAN protocol. LoRaWAN is a low-power, wide-area network (LPWAN) technology that is designed for long-range communications at low data rates. This makes it ideal for applications such as smart metering, asset tracking, and environmental monitoring.

The Alpha AlphaGateway IoT comes with a variety of features that make it easy to use and manage. These features include:

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AlphaGateway SMG-00LI-01 Quick Start Guide

The SMG-00LI-01 is a strand-mounted HFC-powered, DOCSIS 3.0 LoRaWAN Gateway that utilizes the power, backhaul

and real-estate of the Broadband Access Network’s aerial coax network to enable LoRaWAN communications.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

This product has been inspected by regulatory for use as described in the manual. If your intended use is dierent, it

is your responsibility to ensure your combination conforms to your local regulatory requirements and the Power Supply

remains within its environmental specications.

ATTENTION:

Contains FCC ID: 2ALEPT0004564

1. AlphaGateway SMG-00LI-01, Vertical Orientation (PN: 018-354-20-001)

2. Active GPS Antenna (PN: 670-025-19)

3. LoRaWAN Antenna Ports

4. Coaxial F Connector Port (provides power to the SMG via power passing tap)

5. Status LEDs (located on bottom of unit)

6. Strand Mount Brackets (PN: 746-627-23-001)

7. Ground Lug Connection

8. 2-in-1 Combo Antenna, CH2P900 (PN: 670-024-19)

9. LoRa Antenna Cables, 50” (PN: 876-275-19), 75” (PN: 876-274-19)

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SMG-00LI congurations:

• SMG-00LI-01-00SL with 3” Strand Brackets, Vertical Orientation (PN: 018-354-20-001)

• SMG-00LI-01-00S2 with 2” Strand Brackets, Horizontal Orientation (PN: 018-354-22-001)

Bracket Kits:

• 3” Strand Mount Bracket Kit for Vertical Orientation (PN: 746-627-23-001)

• 2” Strand Mount Bracket Kit for Horizontal Orientation (PN: 746-627-30-001) includes:

• 2” Strand Mount Bracket Kit for SMG-00LI (PN: 746-627-22-001)

• 2” Strand Mount Bracket Kit for 2-in-1 Combo Antenna (PN: 746-627-24-001)

• Right-Angle Adaptor for GPS Antenna, Horizontal Orientation (PN: 659-014-10)

Antenna Kits:

• External Dipole Antenna Kit (PN: 746-627-41-001) includes:

• (2) External Dipole Antenna ET915NJMR (PN: 670-016-19)

• (1) Antenna Cable 50” (PN: 876-275-19)

• (1) Antenna Cable 75” (PN: 876-274-19)

• (2) Strand Mount Bracket Kit for External Dipole Antenna (PN: 746-627-31-001)

• 2-in-1 Combo Antenna Kit (PN: 746-627-40-001) includes:

• (1) 2-in-1 Combo Antenna CH2P900 (PN: 670-024-19)

• (1) Antenna Cable 50” (PN: 876-275-19)

• (1) Antenna Cable 75” (PN: 876-274-19)

A vertical SMG-00LI installation congured with the 2-in-1 Combo Antenna requires two sets of the 3” Strand Mount

Bracket Kits (PN: 746-627-23-001).

NOTICE:

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Pre-Installation

Prior to Installation:

• Provision the SMG’s DOCSIS Modem and RF MAC Address. This can include, but is not limited to:

• Assign a cable modem conguration le with the CPE enabled, and the bandwidth set properly.

• Set up a billing account (if applicable)

• Install a power-passing tap on the hard coax.

Required Tools and Materials (User-Supplied):

• Torque Wrench

• 3/8” (10mm) Socket

• 1/2” (13mm) Socket

• 13/16” (21mm) Open-End Wrench

Standard Installation

1. Using the hex head bolts, lock washers, and at washers, secure the strand brackets (PN: 746-627-23-001) to the

SMG (PN: 018-354-20-001), torquing to 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 N-m). Verify proper orientation as shown in the

image below.

Hex head bolt

Flat washer

Lock washer

Bracket

SMG

Main enclosure bolts are required to be torqued to 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 N-m).

NOTICE:

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2. Hang both brackets on the strand through the clamps on the bracket as shown. 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 at washer against the clamp on the front of

the bracket, torquing to 79.7 – 88.5 in-lbs (9 – 10 N-m). Repeat for the second bracket.

3. Using the hex head bolts, lock washers, and at washers, secure the strand brackets to the dual antenna module,

torquing to 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 N-m).

Bracket

Strand

Carriage bolt

Hex head nut

Lock washer

Flat washer

Clamp

Hex head bolt

Flat washer

Lock washer

Bracket

Antenna

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4. Hang the antenna on the strand about 36” from the ports on the side of the SMG. 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 at washer against the clamp on the front of

the bracket, torquing to 79.7 – 88.5 in-lbs (9 – 10 N-m). Repeat for the second bracket.

5. Attach the antenna cables to the SMG Antenna ports on one end and to the antenna housing on the other. Torque

connectors to 15 – 20 in-lbs (1.7 – 2.3 N-m).

6. Properly ground the SMG by connecting a #6 AWG wire from the grounding lug on the outside of the enclosure

to either a driven ground rod or the strand ground on the pole to which the unit is mounted. Apply anti-oxidant

compound (e.g. Noalox® or equivalent) to the ground connection. Torque to 44.3 in-lbs (5 N-m).

7. Proceed to the “Start-Up and Verication” section.

Ground Lug

Connection

36”

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Horizontal Installation

1. Attach the GPS Antenna (PN: 670-025-19) to the SMG (PN: 018-354-22-001) using a 13/16” wrench and the

included right angle adapter (PN: 659-014-10) as shown in the image below. Torque to 15 in-lbs (1.7 N-m).

2. Using the hex head bolts, lock washers, and at washers, secure the strand brackets (PN: 746-627-22-001) to the

SMG, torquing to 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 N-m). Verify proper orientation as shown in the image below.

3. Hang both brackets on the strand through the clamps on the bracket as shown. 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 at washer against the clamp on the front of

the bracket, torquing to 79.7 – 88.5 in-lbs (9 – 10 N-m). Repeat for the second bracket.

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4. Using the hex head bolts, lock washers, and at washers, secure the strand brackets (PN: 746-627-24-001) to the

dual antenna module, torquing to 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 N-m).

5. Hang the antenna on the strand about 36” from the ports on the side of the SMG. 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 at washer against the clamp on the front of

the bracket, torquing to 79.7 – 88.5 in-lbs (9 – 10 N-m). Repeat for the second bracket.

6. Attach the antenna cables to the SMG Antenna ports on one end and to the antenna housing on the other. Torque

connectors to 15 – 20 in-lbs (1.7 – 2.3 N-m).

7. Properly ground the SMG by connecting a #6 AWG wire from the grounding lug on the outside of the enclosure

to either a driven ground rod or the strand ground on the pole to which the unit is mounted. Apply anti-oxidant

compound (e.g. Noalox® or equivalent) to the ground connection. Torque to 44.3 in-lbs (5 N-m).

8. Proceed to the “Start-Up and Verication” section.

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3. With each antenna secured, hang the brackets on the strand at about 36” and 60” away from the ports on the side

of the SMG. 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 bottom of the bracket and tighten the hex head nut, lock washer, and

at washer against the clamp on the top of the bracket, torquing to 79.7 – 88.5 in-lbs (9 – 10 N-m). Repeat for the

second bracket.

4. Attach the antenna cables to the SMG Antenna ports on one end and to each antenna on the other. Torque

connectors to 15 – 20 in-lbs (1.7 – 2.3 N-m).

5. Properly ground the SMG by connecting a #6 AWG wire from the grounding lug on the outside of the enclosure

to either a driven ground rod or the strand ground on the pole to which the unit is mounted. Apply anti-oxidant

compound (e.g. Noalox® or equivalent) to the ground connection. Torque to 44.3 in-lbs (5 N-m).

6. Proceed to the “Start-Up and Verication” section.

External Dipole Antenna Installation

1. Follow the standard installation steps 1 and 2 for hanging the SMG on the strand.

2. Attach each external dipole antenna to a strand mount bracket (PN: 746-627-31-001) using the included

hardware, as shown below. Torque to 79.7 – 88.5 in-lbs (9 – 10 N-m).

Hex head nut

Lock washer

Flat washer

Hex head bolt

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Start-Up and Verification

1. Connect the powered-coax from the coaxial F connector port to the power-passing tap. When installing the coax

to the F Connector, torque to 35 in-lbs (4.0 N-m).

2. Verify that the unit powers up by looking at the DOCSIS Modem “POWER” LED.

Coaxial F Connector

Port (Provides power

to the SMG via a

power passing tap as

well as data backhaul

and status monitoring

to the HFC network)

Status LEDs

ONLINE

LoRa

RF levels at the power-passing tap need to be balanced according to WiFi HFC Plant RF Design Specications.

NOTICE:

Status LEDs and Indications

LED or

Connector

Status Behavior Indication

LoRa

GREEN

OFF / ON Module is initializing

Module is operational with an application (e.g. Packet

forwarder) running. LoRaWAN uplink and downlink packets

are supported.

RED

OFF / ON

Failure related to interfaces - technician to check

connections, run interface Built in Self Tests (BIST), check

software versions and upgrade if required.

ON Unit is in fault condition and requires service

ONLINE:

(Online status)

GREEN

OFF No Communications Activity

OFF / ON

Flashes while performing early authentication, IP

connectivity, BPI intialization.

ON Online and Operational

US: Upstream

ranging and

registration lock

GREEN

OFF No power, upstream frequency undetermined

OFF / ON Power on, downstream locked, upstream frequency ranging

ON Initial CM ranging completed

DS: Downstream

RF Carrier

detection and

lock

GREEN

OFF No Power / Downstream Carrier

OFF / ON Power on, downstream carrier frequency searching

ON Downstream carrier lock

For LoRaWAN operational details refer to the SMG-00LI-01 Technical Manual (PN: 018-354-B0-001).

NOTICE:

Alpha Technologies

Alpha reserves the right to change specications without notice.

Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technologies.

For more information visit www.alpha.com

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Alpha AlphaGateway IoT Quick start guide

Brand: Alpha

Model: AlphaGateway IoT

Type: Quick start guide

The Alpha AlphaGateway IoT comes with a variety of features that make it easy to use and manage. These features include:

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