Alpha Technologies AlphaNet DSM Series DOCSIS - Manual (Page 47)

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7.0 Hardware Installation, continued
7.3 XP-DSM Connections
7.3.1 Front Panel Diagram
Connect the RF drop according to the diagram below. The RF drop must have a properly
installed ground block in the power supply enclosure. Recommended downstream RF level is
0 dBmV. Connect any other front panel connections at this time (e.g. battery strings, tamper
switch).
Install a grounded surge suppressor (Alpha P/N 162-028-10 or equivalent).
CAUTION!
RF Cable
to Headend
Grounded Surge Protector
(See Caution Above)
Battery
nput
Temp
Probe
Battery
Breaker
STAT
ALM RDY COM LNK
DS REG
RF
DC
TMPR
O
O
XP-DSM
Fig. 7-5, Connecting the RF Drop
7.3.2 Connecting the RF Drop
Fig. 7-4, Front Panel
XP-DSM Front Panel
Reset Button
Status LEDs
RF Connection
Cable Modem Status LEDs
Tamper Switch Connection
AlphaBus Communication Port
Battery String Connection (A/B)
Local Port Connection
RF MAC Address
CPE MAC Address