Alpha AG300P-AC120 Technical Manual

Brand: Alpha

Model: AG300P-AC120

Category: Networking

Type: Technical Manual

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AlphaGateway BSC

Alpha AG300P-AC120 is a high-capacity, affordable solution for your small cell and IoT backhaul requirements. This multi-service platform can be deployed to support a broad range of services, including cellular backhaul, fixed wireless access, video surveillance, and public Wi-Fi.

Alpha AG300P-AC120 has a compact and lightweight design, making it easy to install and deploy. It is also environmentally hardened to withstand extreme temperatures, humidity, and vibration, making it suitable for use in a variety of outdoor environments.

The AG300P-AC120 supports a variety of physical interfaces, including Gigabit Ethernet, SFP, and USB. This flexibility allows you to connect to a variety of devices, including cellular base stations, Wi-Fi access points, and IP cameras.

AlphaGateway Broadband Small Cell

Technical Manual

Eective: October 2019

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 dierently in this manual. Alpha tries to

adhere to ANSI Z535 and encourages special attention and care to information presented in the following manner:

The following sections contain important safety information that must be followed during the installation and maintenance

of the equipment and batteries. Read all of the instructions before installing or operating the equipment, and save this

manual for future reference.

There may be multiple warnings associated with the call out. Example:

ATTENTION provides specic regulatory/code requirements that may aect the placement of equipment and /or

installation procedures.

ATTENTION:

NOTICE provides additional information to help complete a specic task or procedure.

NOTICE:

ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING provides electrical safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH

to the technician or user.

WARNING! ELECTRICAL HAZARD

FUMES HAZARD WARNING provides fumes safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to the

technician or user.

WARNING! FUMES HAZARD

FIRE HAZARD WARNING provides ammability safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to the

technician or user.

WARNING! FIRE HAZARD

This WARNING provides safety information for both Electrical AND Fire Hazards

WARNING! ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARD

CAUTION provides safety information intended to PREVENT DAMAGE to material or equipment.

CAUTION!

GENERAL HAZARD WARNING provides safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to the

technician or user.

WARNING! GENERAL HAZARD

018-356-B0-001, Rev. B (10/2019)

AlphaGateway Broadband Small Cell

Technical Manual

018-356-B0-001, Rev. B

Eective 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.

Alpha shall not be held liable for any damage or injury involving its enclosures, power supplies, generators, batteries or

other hardware if used or operated in any manner or subject to any condition not consistent with its intended purpose or is

installed or operated in an unapproved manner or improperly maintained.

Contact Information

Sales information and customer service in USA

(7AM to 5PM, Pacic Time): 1 800 322 5742

Complete technical support in USA

(7AM to 5PM, Pacic Time or 24/7 emergency support): 1 800 863 3364

Sales information and technical support in Canada: 1 888 462 7487

Website: www.alpha.com

Notice of FCC Compliance

Per FCC CFR 47 PART 15:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Depending on the install location of the equipment, suitability of the 120Vac output will be up to the discretion of the

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

ATTENTION:

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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

2.7 Verication of Ethernet Status ..............................................................................................................................17

3.0 Managing the BSC .........................................................................................................................................................19

3.1 Local Access – Web Interface ..............................................................................................................................19

3.2 Remote Access – Web Interface ..........................................................................................................................20

3.3 Navigation – Web Interface ..................................................................................................................................20

4.0 Technical Specications .................................................................................................................................................23

4.1 Model Description and Part Numbering ...............................................................................................................23

4.2 Mechanical and Electrical Specications .............................................................................................................23

4.3 Environmental Specications and Agency Certications......................................................................................24

4.4 Torque Specications ...........................................................................................................................................24

4.5 Network Specications .........................................................................................................................................25

5.0 Appendix .........................................................................................................................................................................26

Conguring a Static IP Address (Windows 7) ...............................................................................................................26

Conguring a Static IP Address (Windows 8, Windows 10) .........................................................................................27

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Appendix

Fig. A-1, Windows 7 Local Area Connection ........................................................................................................................26

Fig. A-2, Windows 7 Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties ..............................................................................26

Fig. A-3, Windows 8 Ethernet Properties Screen

.................................................................................................................27

Fig. A-4, Windows 8 Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties ..............................................................................27

Figures

Fig. 1-1, Connections and Ports .............................................................................................................................................7

Fig. 1-2, Dimensioned Views ..................................................................................................................................................7

Fig. 2-1, Strand Mounting Bracket Installation, Vertical Conguration

...................................................................................9

Fig. 2-2, Ground Lug Detail

....................................................................................................................................................9

Fig. 2-3, Strand Mounting Bracket Installation, Horizontal Conguration

.............................................................................10

Fig. 2-4, Ground Lug Detail ..................................................................................................................................................10

Fig. 2-5, Gateway Wall Mount Bracket

................................................................................................................................. 11

Fig. 2-6, Pole Mount Installation Conguration.....................................................................................................................12

Fig. 2-7, Connection Diagram...............................................................................................................................................13

Fig. 2-8, Operational Connectors and Indicators ..................................................................................................................15

Fig. 2-9, Cable Gland Assembly Detail of Operational Connectors and Indicators

..............................................................15

Fig. 2-10, Detail of Operational Connectors and Indicators..................................................................................................16

Fig. 2-11, Detail of Operational Connectors and Indicators

.................................................................................................17

Fig. 2-12, Torque Values for Cable Glands

..........................................................................................................................18

Fig. 3-1, Ethernet Connection between BSC and Computer

................................................................................................19

Fig. 3-2, Information Screen (sample), BSC Web Interface .................................................................................................19

Fig. 3-3, Information Screen (sample)

..................................................................................................................................20

Fig. 3-4, Upstream/Downstream RF Signal Power screen (sample)

....................................................................................21

Fig. 3-5, Digital Step Attenuation (sample) ...........................................................................................................................21

Fig. 3-6, OFDM Downstream Data (sample)

........................................................................................................................22

Fig. 3-7, OFDM Upstream Data (sample).............................................................................................................................22

Tables

Table 4-1, Model Descriptions and Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Table 4-2, Mechanical and Electrical Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Table 4-3, Environmental Specications and Agency Certications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Table 4-4, Torque Specications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Table 4-5, Network Specications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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The unit contains hazardous voltage. Only qualied personnel should service the Gateway.

WARNING! ELECTRICAL HAZARD

CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME

TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE:

F1, Slo-Blo® Fuse Bel Fuse 5TT Series Type 5TT 10-R. Rated 125V, 10A or equivalent.

WARNING! ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARD

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cation. This product is approved for installation under AC voltage supply lines (line

cross) up to 277Vac phase to earth ground.

ATTENTION:

Only qualied 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.

CAUTION!

AlphaGateway BSC Safety Notes

Safety Precautions

Observe the safety information contained in the technical manuals for the various system components

(Gateways, Antennas, Power Passing Tap, Cables and Connectors) as well as local codes for servicing

electrical systems and working at height.

WARNING! GENERAL HAZARD

The grounding method for a particular site will be dependent upon soil type, available space, local codes, NESC

(National Electric Safety Code), NEC (National Electric Code), and other site-specic characteristics.

Alpha recommends less than 25 ohm ground resistance in the grounding system in accordance with NESC Section

9 and NEC Article 250, 820 Part IV.

Alpha Technologies assumes no responsibility or liability for failure of the installer to comply with the requirements

of applicable local and national codes. Where allowed, exothermic welding may be used as an alternative to Burndy

clamps and connectors.

NOTICE:

Alpha Grounding System Installation Procedure

Properly ground the Alpha Gateway by connecting a #6 AWG wire from the grounding lug on body of the unit to the strand

ground in accordance with local electrical codes. Apply anti-oxidant compound (e.g. Noalox® or equivalent) to the ground

connection. Bond the grounding system to other grounded electrical equipment located within 20ft using #6 AWG bonding

conductor.

System Grounding with Low Voltage Disconnect Switch in use:

For installations utilizing Alpha Technologies’ optional Low-Voltage Disconnect Switch (Alpha p/n 021-111-20), use a

#6AWG wire to connect the ground lug on the baseplate of the switch to a driven ground rod in accordance with local

electrical codes. Verify the ground resistance in the grounding system is less than 25 Ohms.

018-356-B0-001, Rev. B (10/2019)

1.0 Introduction

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 cuto.

The unit is connected to the HFC Coaxial Access network through a directional coupler or splitter at any location within the

HFC voltage range (45–90Vac), transforming the HFC power to a voltage suitable for the connected devices.

1.1 AlphaGateway BSC Connections

Fig. 1-1, Connections and Ports

Fig. 1-2, Dimensioned Views

16.5" (419.1 mm)

8.9" (226.1 mm)

4.9" (124.5 mm)

Ground Lug

IP67 Cable Gland (outputs)

AC Input

(45-90Vac Quasi Square HFC Coax

5/8x24 SCTE-91 compliant)

RJ-45 Ethernet CPE port

Power outputs (4)

(90VAC or 120VAC (Model Specic))

Optional Security Bolt Location (Alpha p/n

647-189-13)

LVD (Low Voltage Disconnect) Switch

ETH

WARNING

STINGER MUST BE TRIMMED PER THE

DIAGRAM TO PREVENT SHORTING OF

THE COMPONENTS AND DAMAGE TO THE

UNIT.

MAX. = 1.50 IN

MIN. = 1.32 IN

Pin Length

LNK

PWR

RST

This guide addresses the identical installation and conguration of the BSC models:

(Power only) AG300P-AC90, AG300P-AC120

(Power + DOCSIS 3.1) AG300D-AC90, AG300D-AC120.

Additional product specications are included at the end of this document.

018-356-B0-001, Rev. B (10/2019)

2.0 Installation

The unit has four dierent 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 conguration le with the EMS as a trap destination, CPE enabled, and the bandwidth set

properly.

Set up a billing account (if applicable).

As appropriate, provision each connected device using the device’s MAC address.

The BSC can also be connected to the hard coax through a directional coupler.

• Each connected device will register as a distinct CPE device; these may need xed IP addresses depending

upon the model.

• Ensure that unused cable glands are covered with plugs. Remove only the cable gland plugs necessary for

installation.

NOTICE:

Tools Required (User-Supplied):

• Torque Wrench with:

7/16" (11 mm) Socket

1/2" (13 mm) Socket

• Drill (for Wall Mount Installation)

• Signal Level Meter

2.0 Installation, Continued

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Fig. 2-2, Ground Lug Detail

2.1 Strand Mount Installation Procedure

Vertical Conguration

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 at washer against the clamp on the front of the

bracket, torquing to 79.7 – 88.5 in-lbs (9 – 10 Nm).

2. Take the two strand mount brackets [2] from the strand bracket installation kit (3" bracket kit, Alpha p/n 746-627-

23 or 2" bracket kit, Alpha p/n 746-627-24), remove the two plugs from the top of the enclosure, and secure the

mounting brackets in place. Verify the proper orientation as shown in the image. Use the hex head bolts, lock

washers, and at washers from the strand bracket installation kit to secure the strand brackets to the BSC, torquing

to 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 Nm).Repeat for the second bracket.

3. An alternate installation method provides for the use of a 0" mount bracket set [3] (Alpha p/n 746-627-26) attached

to the mounting holes in the top of the gateway and torque to 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 Nm).

4. Properly ground the unit by connecting a #6 AWG wire (44.3 in-lb, 5 Nm) from the ground lug mount [4] to the

strand ground per local code. Apply anti-oxidant compound (e.g., Noalox

or equivalent) to the ground connection.

5. Proceed to the “Start-Up" and "Verication” sections.

CARRIAGE BOLT

HEX HEAD NUT

LOCK WASHER

FLAT WASHER

CLAMP

HEX HEAD NUT

LOCK WASHER

FLAT WASHER

CLAMP

HEX HEAD NUT

LOCK WASHER

FLAT WASHER

The unit must hang from the strand with the hinges facing down.

NOTICE:

Fig. 2-1, Strand Mounting Bracket Installation, Vertical Conguration

[1]

[2]

[3]

GROUND LUG MOUNT

(SEE FIG. 2-2 FOR

DETAIL)

[4]

[2]

[1]

HEX HEAD NUT

LOCK WASHER

FLAT WASHER

GROUND LUG

REVERSE CLAMP TO ALLOW

FOR USE WITH EITHER 1/4"

OR 3/8" DIAMETER STRANDS

1/4" DIA.3/8" DIA.

2.0 Installation, Continued

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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 at washer against the clamp on the front of the bracket,

torquing to 79.7 – 88.5 in-lbs (9 – 10 Nm).

2. Take the two strand mount brackets [2] from the strand bracket installation kit (Alpha p/n 746-627-23) and remove

the two plugs from the top of the enclosure, securing the mounting brackets to the BSC in their place. Position the

strand mounting brackets around the strand and verify the proper orientation as shown. Use the hex head bolts, lock

washers, and at washers from the strand bracket installation kit to secure the strand brackets to the chassis, torquing

to 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 Nm). Repeat for the second bracket.

3. Properly ground the BSC by connecting a #6 AWG wire (44.3 in-lb, 5 Nm) from the ground lug mount [3] to the strand

ground per local code. Apply anti-oxidant compound (e.g., Noalox

or equivalent) to the ground connection.

4. Proceed to the “Start-Up” and “Verication” sections.

Horizontal Conguration

[1]

[2]

[3]

Fig. 2-3, Strand Mounting Bracket Installation, Horizontal Conguration

Fig. 2-4, Ground Lug Detail

HEX HEAD NUT

LOCK WASHER

FLAT WASHER

GROUND LUG

[1]

[2]

CARRIAGE BOLT

HEX HEAD NUT

LOCK WASHER

FLAT WASHER

CLAMP

HEX HEAD NUT

LOCK WASHER

FLAT WASHER

CLAMP

HEX HEAD NUT

LOCK WASHER

FLAT WASHER

2.0 Installation, Continued

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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" (M8) hex head screws will be drilled into the wall.

2. Drill four pilot holes into the wall using the wall mount bracket as a template. If mounting to drywall, a stud should

be located and used to secure any two of the hex head screws.

3. Using the four 1/4-20x1/2" bolts and at washers, mount the BSC to the wall mount bracket. Use the 7/16" (11 mm)

socket to torque each to a value between 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 Nm). The F-connector must be facing down with

the hinges on the enclosure facing left.

4. Mount the BSC and wall mount bracket on the wall by partially screwing in the top two 5/16" lag bolts without

washers and hang the unit by the bracket with the key-holes. Install the other two lag bolts with washers and tighten

all four.

5. Properly ground the BSC by connecting a #6 AWG wire from the ground lug mount to the strand ground per local

code. Apply anti-oxidant compound (e.g., Noalox

or equivalent) to the ground connection.

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

Fig. 2-5, Gateway Wall Mount Bracket

9.69" (246.2 mm)

1/4-20x1/2"

hardware

Wall-mount

hardware

Wall-mount

hardware

1/4-20x1/2"

hardware

2.2 Wall Mount Installation Procedure

10.64" (270.2 mm)

2.0 Installation, Continued

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1. Secure the pole mount bracket (part of Pole Mount Bracket set, Alpha p/n 746-861-20) to the pole using the metal

straps.

2. In the top two mounting bracket holes of the BSC, partially tighten two of the 1/4"-20 bolts, lock washers, and at

washers, leaving a few millimeters of space between the at washer and the enclosure.

3. Line up the BSC and place it so that the 1/4"-20 bolts rest on the top slots of the bracket. With the BSC in place,

secure it to the bracket by tightening the four 1/4"-20 bolts, lock washers, and at washers using the 7/16" (11mm)

socket, torquing to a value between 44.3 – 53.1 in-lbs (5 – 6 Nm). The F-connector must be facing down with the

hinges on the enclosure facing left.

4. Properly ground the BSC by connecting a #6 AWG wire from the ground lug mount to the strand ground per local

code. Apply anti-oxidant compound (e.g., Noalox

or equivalent) to the ground connection.

5. Proceed to the “Start-Up" and "Verication” sections.

Note the orientation of the bracket. The unit must be installed on the bracket as shown.

NOTICE:

Fig. 2-6, Pole Mount Installation Conguration

2.3 Pole Mount Installation Procedure

Straps for Pole

Mount congurations

Bolt

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

2.0 Installation, Continued

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2.4 Connection and Start-Up

Fig. 2-7, Connection Diagram

Low impedance grounding is mandatory for personnel safety and critical for the proper operation of the

cable system.

WARNING! ELECTRICAL HAZARD

Prior to connection, the technician must verify the coax cable being connected to the BSC is not energized.

WARNING! ELECTRICAL HAZARD

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)

2.0 Installation, Continued

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If replacing the coaxial input connection, rst loosen the pin seizure screw and remove the connector and the coax

from the 5/8x24 HFC port.

NOTICE:

Depending on the installation location of the equipment, suitability of the 120Vac output will be up to the discretion

of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

ATTENTION:

1. Prior to applying power, ensure the unit is properly grounded as described in the Alpha Grounding System

Installation Procedure on page 6.

2. Use the 1/2" (13 mm) socket to loosen the M8 enclosure bolts and open the BSC.

3. Trim the stinger pin per the label on the inside of the BSC (1.32" minimum, 1.50" maximum as measured from the

surface of the threaded fitting).

4. Loosen the retaining screw (see Fig. 2-10, item 3) and rotate the cover to access the seizure screw. (Do not

remove the cover during this step.)

5. Loosen the seizure screw.

6. Install the connector by hand (to avoid cross-threading) and torque to 44 in-lbs (5.0 Nm).

7. Torque the pin seizure screw to 12 in-lbs (1.3 Nm).

8. Rotate the seizure screw access cover back to the original location and tighten the retaining screw to 15 in-lbs

(see Fig. 2-10, item 3).

9. Connect up to four devices as needed via the output ports as per the procedure in "Installing a Power Output

Cable."

To protect the installer from working on a live unit, connect the coax cable to the BSC rst. DO NOT

connect the coax cable to the directional coupler or splitter at this time.

CAUTION!

2.0 Installation, Continued

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Fig. 2-9, Cable Gland Assembly

2.5 Installing the Output Power Cable

Underside of connector

showing screw terminals

NEUTRAL

LINE

GROUND

OUTPUT 1

OUTPUT 2

OUTPUT 3

OUTPUT 4

NEUTRAL

LINE

GROUND

RECEPTACLE

OUTPUT

INDICATOR LED

CONNECTOR

Completed Cable Gland Assembly

Sealing Insert

Clamping Claw

Sealing Nut

Cable connects

to output

1. Remove and disassemble the corresponding cable gland.

See Fig. 2-9 below.

2. Route the output cable through the cable gland and into

the BSC.

3. Remove the connector from the connector receptacle.

4. Connect the Ground, Neutral and Line leads to the

connector. Use Output 1 for most critical loads. Note:

In over-current situations, the outputs will begin

shedding starting with Output 4.

5. Fasten the leads to the screw terminals in the base of the

plug. Use a standard tip screwdriver

(3 mm, ~1/8" in width).

6. Torque to 4.4 – 5.3 in-lb (0.5 – 0.6 Nm).

7. Plug the connector back into the receptacle and

reassemble the cable gland per illustration below.

8. Install the sealing insert and nut for each power port as

shown in the illustration below. Verify all pieces of the

assembly are present and used in the correct sequence to

prevent ingress of water into the BSC.

9. Connect the other end of the non-energized coax to the

directional coupler/splitter. Note: If the DC/splitter port is

energized, then the BSC will power up at this time.

10. Verify the Output Indicator LED is illuminated, signifying

power is present (applies to all four models of the

AlphaGateway BSC).

2.0 Installation, Continued

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2.6 Installing the Ethernet Cable

This applies to the AG300D. The Ethernet cable can be installed before or after start-up.

NOTICE:

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. Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet Cable Connection (ETH) port. See Fig. 2-10.

4. The LEDs (DS, US, OL) will blink while the modem comes online. They will become solid once the modem is

successfully provisioned.

5. Install the sealing insert and tighten the cable gland to 44 in-lbs (5 Nm).

Fig. 2-10, Operational Connectors and Indicators

ETH

WARNING

STINGER MUST BE TRIMMED PER THE

DIAGRAM TO PREVENT SHORTING OF

THE COMPONENTS AND DAMAGE TO THE

UNIT.

MAX. = 1.50 IN

MIN. = 1.32 IN

Pin Length

LNK

PWR

RST

Ethernet Cable Connection

Advisory Labeling, Pin Length

Pin Seizure Screw (under RF shield)

Labeling for LED Indicators

Output Cable Glands (4 max.)

2.0 Installation, Continued

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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):

• The CM can be accessed through Ethernet port via 192.168.100.1 (ping, HTTP)

• The CM can be accessed through Ethernet port via CM IP address (ping, SNMP, HTTP)

Fig. 2-11, Detail of Operational Connectors and Indicators

ETHERNET CABLE PORT

ETH

MAX. = 1.50 IN

MIN. = 1.32 IN

Pin Length

LNK

PWR

ETHERNET CABLE

CONNECTOR

STATUS LEDS

TRIM LENGTH

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

STINGER MUST BE TRIMMED PER THE

DIAGRAM TO PREVENT SHORTING OF

THE COMPONENTS AND DAMAGE TO THE

UNIT.

PLANT COAX

CONNECTION

(INPUT POWER)

2.7 Verication of Ethernet Status

1. Verify that the cable gland for any unused Power and/or Ethernet port remains plugged to ensure a weather-tight

enclosure.

2. Close the lid and hand tighten the M8 enclosure bolts. With the bolts rmly in place, use the 1/2" (13 mm) socket

to torque each between 44.3 – 48.7 in-lbs (5 – 5.5 Nm) following the order of the numbers on the enclosure.

2.0 Installation, Continued

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A seventh bolt is available as an optional Alpha security bolt (Alpha p/n 647-189-13).

Torque the security bolt to 35 in-lbs (4 Nm). For cable gland replacements, contact tech support at 1-800-863-3364.

NOTICE:

The Ethernet (ETH) LED will remain o until a device is connected via an Ethernet cable and it establishes a

communications link. The LED will icker depending on the amount of trac (slow ickering = slight trac / fast

ickering = substantial trac). If there is no trac, the LED will stay solid green.

NOTICE:

Failure to properly install the sealing insert and nut could result in water intrusion into the enclosure.

CAUTION!

Normally, the body of the cable gland connected to the enclosure stays installed. However, if it gets removed,

apply silicone-based O-ring grease (Dow Corning

55 O-Ring, or equivalent) to the gasket surface that faces the

enclosure, and reinstall, torquing to 70 in-lbs (8 Nm).

NOTICE:

Fig. 2-12, Torque Values for Cable Glands

Base

Factory set at

70 in-lbs (8 Nm)

Sealing Nut

44 in-lbs (5 Nm)

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Fig. 3-1, Ethernet Connection between BSC and Computer

3.0 Managing the BSC

3.1 Local Access – Web Interface

The AlphaGateway BSC provides embedded Ethernet communications, allowing the user to view and congure settings

via a web interface. The local management port (seen in the gure below) is used as a connection point between the

BSC and a PC’s Ethernet port. The Ethernet port on the BSC is a fully functional standard Ethernet port, capable of

providing all the functionality of any standard Ethernet connection.

To access the BSC’s web interface locally via a web browser, use the following procedure:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable (CAT5 or better) from the Local Management port to a laptop or similar device.

2. Open a web browser.

3. Enter the default IP address (192.168.100.1) of the BSC into the web browser’s address eld. The

BSC’s web interface will load.

4. If the page does not load, or if it is preferable to manually assign a static address, connect the unit from a host in

the network and change the settings by following the procedures (for the version of Windows used) shown in the

addendum, “Conguring a Static IP Address."

5. Once the system has connected to a valid IP address, the user interface will load. From the screen below, scroll

through the rest of the interface to view the various operational parameters.

Fig. 3-2, Information Screen (sample), BSC Web Interface

3.0 Managing the BSC, continued

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3.2 Remote Access – Web Interface

To access the BSC’s web interface remotely via web browser, use the following procedure:

1. Connect the laptop or computer’s network interface port to the company’s Ethernet network.

2. Open a web browser.

3. Enter the DHCP designated IP address into the web browser’s address eld (Use square brackets when entering

IPv6 addresses: [FC00:168:40::124]).

4. The BSC web page will load.

3.3 Navigation – Web Interface

The information screen oers a brief summary of the primary elements of the BSC. Detailed system information is

viewed by scrolling through the succeeding screens.

• 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.

NOTICE:

Fig. 3-3, Information Screen (sample)

The following screens show representative data from each section of the BSC Web Interface.

Actual data values

will be determined by the actual system to which the BSC is connected.

NOTICE:

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