Alpha Technologies AlphaNet IDH4 for XM3-HP Series - Quick Start Guide - Manual (Page 3)

3 746-257-B1-001 Rev. A (2/2014)
Overview
IDH4 Series installation and setup is comprised of three basic steps:
1. Configuring the Network: Provisioning the DHCP Server with the transponder’s MAC address and assigning it a
DOCSIS Configuration File.
2. Setting Options: The IDH4 Series is designed for out of the box, "plug and play" operation, but 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 Configuration File per RFC 4639, while IDH4 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 IDH4 Series for
XM3 Technical Manual (Alpha p/n 746-257-B5) for details.
3. Installation: Field Installation of the IDH4 Series into the power supply, connecting the RF Cable, battery sense wire
harnesses (IDH4X only), Environmental, Tamper switch, Ethernet, and verifying operation.
These steps can be performed independently of one another. However, configuring the network prior to field installation will
allow the installation to be verified while personnel are still on-site. Performing field installation before network configuration
might result in additional field service calls to correct mistakes.
1. Before removing the Inverter Module (IM), verify the power supply device address is correct.
The power supply device address must not be set to zero and no two power supplies monitored by a single IDH4 Series
can have the same address. Power supplies must have 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 as an address.
To verify the power supply’s address, go to the LCD display on the inverter module and enter the "PWR CNFG" menu.
Scroll to the "Device Address" menu item and verify the device address is set to something other than 0 (Zero).
2. Switch OFF the Inverter Module battery breaker.
Installation / Replacement Procedure
NOTE:
With the battery breaker in the OFF position, the power supply will not go into inverter mode.
CAUTION!
For units in service, backup battery power will not be available during this procedure.
3. Unplug all Inverter Module connections (e.g. battery cable, remote temperature sensor).
4. Loosen the two Inverter Module thumbscrews.
5. Slide the Inverter Module out of the power supply.
6. If the Inverter Module is equipped with a communication module, remove it by loosening the two Phillips captive
screws.