GE e-terrapowercom Manuel utilisateur

e-terrapowercom v2 Modem Installation Manual
Revision: 1.8
Document Date: June 14th, 2018

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Contents
1. Technical Specifications ........................................................................................ 6
2. Safety Precautions.................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Symbols....................................................................................................................8
2.2 General Safety ..........................................................................................................8
2.3 Electrical Safety ........................................................................................................ 8
3. Preparation Procedure .......................................................................................... 9
4. Hardware Description..........................................................................................10
4.1 Device Overview .....................................................................................................10
4.2 Dimensions............................................................................................................. 12
4.3 Mounting ................................................................................................................ 12
4.3.1 Mounting procedure........................................................................................... 13
4.3.2 Removal procedure ............................................................................................ 14
5. Interfaces ...............................................................................................................15
5.1 Chassis/ground connection ..................................................................................... 15
5.2 Power Supply .......................................................................................................... 15
5.2.1 AC Power Supply ................................................................................................ 15
5.2.2 DC Power Supply ................................................................................................ 16
5.3 BPL Signal Interface ................................................................................................ 17
5.3.1 Overall description ............................................................................................. 17
5.3.2 Selectable Filter..................................................................................................17
5.3.3 Splitter / Combiner ............................................................................................. 18
5.3.4 BPL ports ........................................................................................................... 19
5.4 Ethernet Ports......................................................................................................... 20
5.5 Serial Port ...............................................................................................................21
6. Connection to MV Couplers.................................................................................22
7. LEDs status.............................................................................................................24
8. Maintenance & Troubleshooting........................................................................25
ANNEX –Filter and Serial Configuration...............................................................26

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About This Document
This document is supplied as a part of GE e-terrapowercom system.
Purpose of This Document
The purpose of this document is to describe the steps towards an optimal hardware installation of an e-
terrapowercom modem.
Who Should Use This Document
This document is suitable for field engineers with basic knowledge of Broadband Power Line Communications
systems.
For More Information
For network design and software configuration, please refer to the e-terrapowercom Operation Manual.

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Change Summary
Document
Revision
Date
Comments
1.0
jun-14
Initial Issue
1.1
sept-14
Electrical Safety Revision
1.2
feb-15
4.2 –Chassis/Ground Connection
4.3.2 –Filter switch
ANNEX - Filter configuration
1.3
may-15
Heat related safety revision
1.4
feb-15
GE format + annex revision (F1 & F3 inversion + serial port)
1.5
feb-15
1 & 2 position inversion for filter switch
1.6
may-18
ANNEX (p28) - Correction on Serial port jumper configuration
1.7
june-18
Minor corrections
1.8
June-18
Added security warning at §5.2.1

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1. Technical Specifications
General Features
Net weight
680 g
Dimensions (w/o DIN clip and connectors)
60 x 146 x 150 mm
Material
Aluminum
Ports & Connectors
2 x BPL (3p male)
4 x RJ45 10/100 auto-sensing Ethernet with
status LED
1 x RS232 or 1 x RS485 (depending on
product code)
LED(s)
Power status + BPL status + BPL role
Color
Matt black (RAL 9005)
DIN mount
Top hat rail
Environmental
Ingress Protection
IP 40
Operating environment
IEC 60721-3-3: 3K5 / 3M4
Maximum range: -20°C to +65 °C
Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Altitude < 2000 m
Pollution degree 2
EMC
IEC 61000-6-2:2005
IEC 61000-6-4:2006
IEC 61000-6-5:2001
ANSI C37.90.1/2/3
General Safety
EN 60950

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Electrical Characteristics
AC Input
(primary source only)
100 –240 Vac, 50/60 Hz
Suitable for TT, TN & IT networks
Overvoltage category II (2500 V)
Pollution Degree 2
Class II (functional ground only)
Internal Fuse: T 2.5 A, 250 Vac
DC Input
(primary or secondary source)
24 - 48 Vdc
Internal Fuse: PPTC 1.35 A, 60 Vdc
Power Consumption
(AC and DC)
Typ. 6 W, Peak 12 W
BPL signal
PSD (Power Spectral Density)
SELV input/output
-30 dBm / Hz (Long Range mode)
-37 dBm / Hz (10 MHz mode)
-40 dBm / Hz (20 MHz mode)
-42 dBm / Hz (30 MHz mode)
Ethernet
SELV input/output
Serial
SELV input/output

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2. Safety Precautions
2.1 Symbols
For safety reasons the following symbols which may be used on the equipment or referred to in the
equipment documentation, should be understood before it is installed or commissioned.
Caution: refer to equipment documentation
Caution: risk of electric shock
Chassis terminal
Class II device
2.2 General Safety
Read this manual carefully before operating the device. If any doubt, please refer to a corresponding technical
advisor.
Do not allow any person unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the appliance
Retain this manual for future references.
All recommendations contained on this manual must be followed, and shall complement but not substitute
the local safety procedures and rules adopted for operation and maintenance in field. These conditions must
be double-checked and followed.
The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or attachments or any operation other
than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.
Never try to open the enclosure when the modem is connected to the power source.
Always use specified cables, connectors and tools during installation and maintenance.
To assure the correct operation, don’t expose the product to water or extreme heating.
WARNING: when ambient temperature is above 55 °C, the modem external temperature may cause burns to
human skin. Use thermal-protective gloves to manipulate the device. If not possible, disconnect the modem
from power source during several minutes and make sure the contact temperature of the modem is
acceptable before touching the device.
2.3 Electrical Safety
When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Please refer to local safety rules before connecting the device to the electrical mains.
All cables must be installed and properly fixed at a safe distance from any energized parts of the electrical
environment
WARNING: All recommendations included in this section shall be strictly followed. Any consequence of misuse
or mishandling of the device will be user’s legal responsibility

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3. Preparation Procedure
Apart from cables and connectors, modem’s installation only requires a stripping tool and a 3 mm screw
driver.
Installation time may be less than 5 minutes.
Cables and connectors may be supplied along with the modem. If not, please refer to the recommendation
lists below:
Cables
AC Supply
IEC320 power cord
DC Supply
Two wires, 12 to 16 AWG (1.5 to 3 mm2)
Ethernet
Shielded Twisted Pair, Category 5
BPL signal
50 Ohms Twisted Pair, 12 to 16 AWG (1.5 to 3 mm2)
Ex:
AlphaWire 2432C (16 AWG)
Belden 5200FE (16 AWG)
Belden 5120FL (14 AWG)
Connectors (modem side)
AC input
IEC320-C7 connector
DC input
Plug, 2 pins, 5mm pitch
Ethernet
RJ-45
BPL signal
Plug, 3 pins, 5 mm pitch
Serial
Plug, 6 pins, 3,5 mm pitch

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4. Hardware Description
4.1 Device Overview
Front view
Bottom view
Top View
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