Alpha Technologies DOCSIS HMS - Manual (Page 15)

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2.0 Transponder Installation, continued
2.4 RF Connection
Connect the RF drop to the face of the transponder. The drop must have a properly installed
ground block in or on the power supply enclosure. Recommended forward RF level is 0 dBmV.
2.5 Verifying Transponder Operation
During initial transponder power-up, the RDY LED will be on solid.
• Once the reset is complete, the RDY LED will flash at a ½ sec ON, ½ sec OFF rate.
• The RX LED will now be ON, flickering OFF occasionally, indicating a link with the CMTS
has been established.
• The HMS LED will occasionally flicker ON, indicating communication with the EDSM.
Battery
Input
Temp
Probe
Battery
Breaker
LOCAL
RF
RF Connection
Fig. 2-4, RF Connection with Ground Block
Ground Surge
Protector
User Provided
Alpha requires installing a grounded surge suppressor (Alpha P/N 162-028-10 or equivalent).
See Caution Below
RF Cable
to Headend