Alpha Technologies Inc.
Phone: 360 647 2360
Email: alpha@alpha.com
AlphaNet™ DSM2
AlphaNet™ DSM2
  • XM2-HP, XM2 and GMX embedded status monitoring
  • DOCSIS and ANSI/SCTE HMS compatible
  • Advanced diagnostics when combined with XM2-HP
  • SNMP, web and local access for monitoring and advanced diagnostics
  • System management for multiple power supply and generator installations
  • Monitors up to four 36V or 48V battery strings
  • Optional VoIP testing


The AlphaNet family of networking products now includes the next generation of DOCSIS Status Monitor (DSM2) for power supplies. Network enable your power supply and access powerful diagnostic tools using the DSM2 embedded WEB interface and standard SNMP. Poll power supply, battery and generator data in real-time and receive alerts when power system alarms indicate noteworthy events. The DSM2 is completely configurable from the standard cable modem configuration file and can be provisioned using default cable modem settings. Customize your monitored information with configurable CM settings that are used to set alarm thresholds and power supply operating parameters.

The SCTE-HMS Management Information Base (MIB) can be monitored with a SNMP compatible Network Management System (NMS) or with a MIB browser. MIB files are required for the MIB browser to collect data from the transponder.
AlphaNet DSM2
Technical Specifications
Power Supply Monitored Parameters
Major Alarm:Aggregate alarm consisting of: test fail, battery fail, line isolation alarm, output overload, inverter over temperature, N+1 active, fuse fail
Minor Alarm:Aggregate alarm consisting of: temperature probe error, AC line loss, N+1 error
Input Line Voltage:90-270Vac 50/60Hz measured value
Output Voltage:60/75/90Vac measured value
Output Current 1:0 to 25A measured value
Output Current 2,3,4:0 to 25A measured value (if optional ports installed)
Output Power:Calculated, reported in AC Watts
UPS Status:AC line, Standby, Test in-process, Test Alarm
Enclosure Door:Open/Closed
Battery Voltage:6V or 12V batteries, up to 16 batteries
Individual battery voltages measured reported to ±100mv resolution
Battery Temperature:Measured, reported in Celsius
Remote Test Control:Start/Stop XM2 self test cycle
Generator Parameters
Status:Engine off, running, alarm
Generator Alarm:Aggregate alarm consisting of: low oil pressure, engine over-temp, engine over-speed, crank limit, over voltage, low fuel, water intrusion, pad shear, gas hazard, test fail
Gas Hazard:OK, Alarm
Water Intrusion:OK, Alarm
Pad Shear:OK, Alarm
Enclosure Door:Open, Closed
Ignition Battery Voltage:10.2 – 15.5Vdc, 100mV resolution
Enclosure Temperature:-40 to 100°C (-40 to 212°F)
Low Fuel:OK, Alarm
Remote Test:Start and Stop control input
DOCSIS Network
Compliance:DOCSIS 2.0 (EuroDOCSIS 2.0)
Upstream Frequency:Range 5 to 42 MHz (5 to 65 MHz EuroDOCSIS)
Downstream Center Frequency Range:91 to 857 MHz (108 to 862 MHz EuroDOCSIS)
Channel Bandwidth:6 MHz (8 MHz EuroDOCSIS)
Receive Power Level:-15 to 15 dBmV
Transmit Power Level:8 to 58 dBmV
Management
Standard Network Protocols:IP, TFTP, DHCP, UDP, HTTP, SNMPv1, v2c Web interface provides access to common cable modem and power system data with secure access to configurable parameters.
SNMP MIBs:ANSI/SCTE 38-4 2006 HFC Outside Plant Power Supply Status Monitoring MIB
ANSI/SCTE 38-6 2006 HFC Outside Plant Generator Monitoring MIB
ANSI/SCTE 38-2 2005 HFC Outside Plant Alarms MIB
ANSI/SCTE 38-1 2004 HFC Outside Plant Property MIB
ANSI/SCTE 38-3 2002 HFC Outside Plant Common MIB
ANSI/SCTE 37 2003 HFC Outside plant HMS Roots MIB
ANSI/SCTE 36 2002 SCTE Root MIB
Alpha Proprietary Broadband Management MIB
Alpha Approved 3rd Party Management Systems :CheetahXD - Tollgrade Communications
Continuity - Seldon Systems
iGlass - iGlass
Net Informer - Cableware
Netcool - IBM
Omni & BOSS - AM Networks
Power Sense - Auspice
ROSA - Scientific Atlanta
Spectrum - Computer Associates
(Other SNMP compatible management systems integrating HMS MIBs)
User Interface
Power Supply Front Panel Display:Additional parameters shown on XM2 display with DSM2 installed:
Individual battery cell voltage
Cable modem MAC address (plus CPE MAC address in dual-IP mode)
Cable modem IP address (plus CPE IP address in dual-IP mode)
Cable modem receive power level
Cable modem transmit power level
Cable modem & DSM2 firmware version
LED Indicators Craft Port:Alarm, Ready, Comm, Link, Downstream, Register RS-232 local access to power supply, battery, generator and network parameters. Detailed status and diagnostic information.
Full configuration access
Communication Parameters: 19,200 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
Hardware / Environmental Specifications
Power Supplies Supported:Alpha XM2, XM2VP, GMX, VMX Series
RF interface:Female F-connector, 75 Ohm
Tamper:2-pin connector
Battery inputs A/B:Battery strings A and B, 36V or 48V, 8 pin, female, keyed mate and lock
Combination A+B configurable for 6V batteries using 6 x 6V = 36V string
Battery inputs C/D:Battery strings C and D, 36V or 48V, 8 pin, female, keyed mate and lock
Multiple XM2 and Generator interface:RJ-12 Offset connector supports RS-485 multi-drop interface for up to 5 XM2 power supplies and an AlphaGen generator.
SI interface card required for additional XM2 modules. ECM interface required for AlphaGen.
Operating Temperature:-40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F)
Storage Temperature:-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Humidity:10 to 90% non-condensing
Emissions:EN50022 Class A; FCC Part 15, Class A (installed in power supply system)
Warranty:Two (2) years when installed with approved grounded surge arrestor.
Document Downloads
Title Type Version Date
AlphaNet DSM2 Datasheet_English Datasheet 049-280-10-A001 June 23, 2008
DSM2 Hardware Installation Quick Start Guide Manual 745-814-B6-001 Rev. A March 1, 2009