COMMSCOPE CPCX-12 Constellation Power Transmitter User Guide
- June 15, 2024
- CommScope
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COMMSCOPE CPCX-12 Constellation Power Transmitter
Product Information
- Product Name: Constellation Power Transmitter (CPCX-12)
- Model Number: CPCX-12
- Manufacturer: CommScope
- Website: http://www.commscope.com
Warranty: The warranty statement specifies that there are no serviceable parts within the CPCX-12 or its modules (CTX-MGT and CPM3K). Opening or modifying the products will void the warranty.
Standards Certification: The Constellation power source is certified as a Limited Power Source per IEC/UL/CSA 62368-1. It is suitable for supplying a Class 2 circuit under NEC Art. 725 and CEC Rule 16200.
Safety Cautions: The user should observe the following safety cautions when installing and operating the product:
- Care should be taken not to compromise rack stability during installation.
- Ensure that the unit is de-energized before contacting any exposed conductors.
- The voltage rating of the transmission wiring between the CPCX-12 and the Powered Backplane (CPCB-1) must be a minimum of 300 Vrms.
- The CPCX-12 outputs are intended to be used with Constellation receivers such as CPCB-1 only.
- This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
- The minimum wire gauge for use with the CPCX-12 transmitter is 20 AWG copper conductors. Mutual conductor capacitance shall be no more than 40 pF per foot or 131.2 pF per meter.
Contact Information: For technical assistance, visit the CommscopeSupportCenter.
Product Usage Instructions
Follow the steps below to install and set up the Constellation Power Transmitter (CPCX-12):
- Ensure that the telecommunications rack is stable and suitable for mounting the CPCX-12.
- Attach the rear cover of the transmitter using the four Anderson Saf-D-Grid connectors.
- Connect the transmission wiring between the CPCX-12 and the Powered Backplane (CPCB-1), ensuring a minimum voltage rating of 300 Vrms.
- Make sure to use the CPCX-12 outputs with Constellation receivers such as CPCB-1.
- Verify that the wire gauge used with the CPCX-12 transmitter is at least 20 AWG copper conductors, and the mutual conductor capacitance is within the specified limits.
Refer to the product manual for more detailed information on installation, set-up procedures, and software tools available for monitoring the transmitter.
INTRODUCTION
Constellation™ delivers power and data over extended distances using a powered fiber cable. The power source for this system is the Constellation Power Transmitter (CPCX-12), documented in this quick start guide. This guide includes a product description, specifications, installation and set-up procedures, and an introduction to software tools available for monitoring the transmitter.
Trademarks
CommScope (logo), CommScope, and Constellation are trademarks of CommScope,
Inc. Saf-D-Grid® is a registered trademark of Anderson Power.
Warranty Statement
There are no serviceable parts within the CPCX-12 or its modules (CTX-MGT and
CPM-3K). Opening or modifying the products will void the warranty.
Standards Certification
The CommScope Constellation power source is a Limited Power Source per
IEC/UL/CSA 62368-1 suitable for supplying a Class 2 circuit under NEC Art. 725
and CEC Rule 16- 200.Important
Safety Cautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, observe
these safety cautions when installing and operating this product:
- This product has a remote risk of electric shock. Never install the product in wet conditions or during lightning storms.
- Never touch uninsulated power wires or terminals.
- This product is for indoor use only.
- All wiring that connects to this equipment must meet applicable local and national building codes & network wiring standards.
Care should be taken not to compromise rack stability by installation of this product.
- Warning! Ensure that the unit is de-energized before contacting any exposed conductors.
- Warning! The voltage rating of the transmission wiring between the CPCX-12 and the Powered Backplane (CPCB-1) must be a minimum of 300 Vrms.
- Warning! The CPCX-12 outputs are intended to be used with Constellation receivers such as CPCB-1 only.
- Warning! This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present.
- Warning! The minimum wire gauge for use with the CPCX-12 transmitter is 20 AWG copper conductors. Mutual conductor capacitance shall be no more than 40 pF per foot or 131.2 pF per meter.
Contact Information
For technical assistance, visit us at
http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter
Important Symbols
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
General Description
The Power Transmitter (CPCX-12), shown in Figure 1, is the power source in the
Constellation solution.The Power Transmitter mounts on a standard
telecommunications rack.
The Constellation solution is a configuration of CommScope hardware and software components that delivers power via Power Interconnect Cables (CTX- CBL-10). The cables transition to a larger powered fiber cable to provide long-haul transmission of power and data, terminating at the Powered Backplane (CPCB-1). Figure 1A shows the typical components of the Constellation System.
Rear Cover With Saf-D Grid© Connectors
The rear cover of the transmitter, shown in Figure 2, attaches with four
security-enhancing Anderson Saf-D-Grid connectors. Figure 3 shows the
Saf-D-Grid Plug-Mating Receptacle and Cable.
Dimensions
Figure 4 shows the dimensions of the Constellation Power Transmitter.
Specifications
Table 1. Constellation Power Transmitter (CTCX-12) Specifications
| TYPE | PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input | Voltage | 100 – 277 VAC | For full power operation, input voltage must be |
208 VAC or greater
Output| Max. current per shelf| 16 A RMS per power module| Minimum circuit
breaker size is 20 A per input connection
| Voltage| 315-350 V
(336 V Nominal)
|
| Total power per shelf| Up to 12 kW|
| Number of output channels| Up to 24 Transmitter Cards|
| Max. current per channel| Up to 3 A|
| Max. distance| Consult Constellation Best Practices Guide (TC-96352-IP)
| Cable capacitance| 20-40 pF/ft (65.6-131.2 pF/m)
Environment| Access location| Operator accessible|
---|---|---|---
| Operating temperature| -20 °C (-4 °F) to 50 °C
(122 °F)
| Requires operation in a conditioned environment to ensure reliable operation
| Altitude| Up to 2000 m|
| Humidity| 5 to 95 % Non-condensing
Mechanical| Dimensions| See Section 2.3 on page 4| Fits 19 in. (482.6 mm)
racks
| Weight| 43 lbs (19.55 kg)| Fully populated
| Sound power level| < 65 LwA(dB)| Fans at full speed
Approvals| Safety| IEC 62368-1| Edition 3
| EMC| EN 55032 (CISPR 32) – Class A, FCC Part 15B – Class A; EN 300 386
v2.1.1;
EN 50121-4 (with exceptions)
| Others| RoHs, WEEE|
| Ethernet| RJ45, 10/100 Mbps| Remote monitoring and control via web GUI,
SNMP v2c
| Dry contact alarm output| 1x Normally Open (NO) 1x Normally Closed (NC)|
Can support alarm circuitry with maximum steady state current of 500 mA at 25
°C;
Ethernet line only: Remote monitoring and control via web GUI, SNMP v2c
| Dry contact alarm input| 1|
INSTALLATION
Note : Always follow local codes.
Physical Installation
The Constellation Power Transmitter (CPCX-12) is designed to be mounted in a
19-inch rack using provided rack-mount brackets. If mounting in a 23-inch
rack, use 19- to 23-inch rack mounting adapters (not provided). If installing
multiple transmitters, space them a minimum of ½ RU apart, with preferred
spacing of 1 RU. Rack-mount hardware (rack screws, nuts, clips, etc.) are not
included.
Input Power Connection and Wiring
The CPCX-12 requires one connection to the AC power mains for each CPM-3K power supply used in the design. The AC input connections are single phase or “bi-phase” connections consisting of L1 and L2 or Line and Neutral connections. For branch circuit input voltages up to 250 VAC, Anderson Power SDG300 Receptacle Key “A” to NEMA L6-20 input cables should be used. For branch circuit input voltages less than 125 VAC and input current less than 11.25 A, Anderson Power SDG300A to NEMA 5-15p input cables may be used.
Note : CommScope recommends using a voltage range of 208 to 277 VAC for all installations. 120 VAC should only be used for small demos or test systems. For voltages greater than 277 VAC, contact CommScope for guidance.
Output Connection and Wiring
- Each Transmitter Card (CTX-6) has a four pin output connector (Phoenix Contact p/n:1778858). 20 AWG output connectors are recommended for output connections to terminal blocks.
- CommScope recommends the use of the cables designed for the Constellation System. Consult the Constellation Best Practices Guide (TC-96344-IP) for details on power supported over different lengths and cable types.
- CommScope pre-terminated output cables (CBL-TX-10) are recommended. The maximum length of output cable is 10 ft.
Grounding the Constellation Power Transmitter
Protective earth ground is provided by the corded connection. It is required
that the protective earthing connection of the socket-outlet is verified
before installation. For more information, refer to the CommScope
Constellation Best Practices Guide (TC-96344-IP) which is available using the
URL below http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter
Or contact your CommScope sales representative for guidance.
Installing CPM-3K Power Supplies
Up to four CPM-3K Power Supplies may be installed in the Power Transmitter (CPCX-12). The CPM-3K power supplies require their respective slots to be wired in order to function. All may be “hot swapped” for in-service maintenance purposes.
- Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool under the release button in the openings located in the upper corners of the CPM-3K Power Supply. Refer to Figure 5.
- Pull the screwdriver downwards to release the CPM-3K extraction handle, repeat on opposite side. Refer to Figure 6.
- Push the CPM-3K power supply into a bay of the transmitter shelf until it firmly seats in the connector. Refer to Figure 7.
- Press extraction levers upward until they fully seat, locking the CPM-3K into place. Refer to Figure 8.
- Repeat the above steps for each CPM-3K power supply to be populated.
- To remove a CPM-3K power supply, perform the above steps to release the extraction handles, and pull the power supply from the transmitter using the handles.
Installing CTX-6 Transmitter Cards
The CPCX-12 transmitter shelf can accommodate up to 24 CTX-6 transmitter cards, which provide power to the Constellation Powered Backplane (CPCB-1). Figure 1A on page 1 has a system diagram. To insert a transmitter card, use the following procedure.
- Select the proper slot and insert the CTX-6 card in the transmitter shelf as shown in Figure 9.
- Seat the card by pressing on the plastic faceplate until the card edge is fully inserted. Figure 10 below shows a fully inserted card.
- To remove the CTX-6 card, pull the card using the indentation on the top and bottom of the plastic faceplate. CTX-6 cards may be hot-swapped as required.
OPERATION
Management Module (CTX-MGT) Front Panel
The Management Module (CTX-MGT) provides software control and fault alerting
capability for the Power Transmitter. The control and fault alerting features
are numbered (#) and described below.B
| # | DESCRIPTION |
|---|
1
| Ethernet Port: The management module provides the system with an Ethernet (IPv4/ IPv6) network interface. This allows system to be converted to a local network for remote monitoring and management
2
| Factory Reset Button: Hold for 5 seconds to reset the software settings to factory defaults. The “SW” LED will blink blue for more than 5 seconds while the reset is in progress. Transmitter card status will not be effaced during the reset process
3
| Software Reboot Button: Push momentarily for SW reboot. The software LED will turn off for about 30 seconds. Once LED has turned back on, software is accessible
4
| LED Indicators: LED information is provided in Section 5.1 on page 12
and Section 5.2 on page 12
5| Dry Contact Input: The CPM-3K features a dry contact input that
enables the user’s system to trigger the CPM-3K policy software to enable
features such as load shedding for battery back-up. The dry contact input
should be connected to either an open or closed circuit. Do not apply voltage
to the dry contact. Max. cable length = 3 m; accepted wire gauge = 14-22 AWG;
default operating mode = open circuit
6| Alarm Relay Output: The alarm relay output port can be used to
notify external devices of fault conditions on the CPM- 3K
IP Discovery via ZeroConf
The MAC address of a device on a local network may be determined using the device’s hostname plus.local as the domain. The default hostname is printed on the unit label on the top of the device. Refer to Figure 11.
Absent any Ethernet switch the device can be connected directly to a laptop/PC using an Ethernet patch cable, i.e. “crossover connection.” By default, the device hostname is cs-XXXX where XXXX is the last 4 characters of the device’s MAC address. For example, if the device’s MAC ends with 68:38, the default hostname will be cs-6838
Test network connectivity to the device by opening a command prompt and running ping [hostname].local Refer to Figure 12.
Software Web UI Login
Software configuration is performed via the CommScope web browser user
interface. The entry page is shown in Figure 13.
Access the web interface by opening http://[hostname].local or http://[IPaddress]
- The default user name is: admin.
- The default password is: commscope.
- Hostname and static IPv4 address may be configured from the Network Settings page. Refer to Figure 14.
- Click “Apply Changes” to save new settings. After network settings are saved, the browser will redirect to the new IP address or hostname after settings are applied. In most cases it will be necessary to login to the web UI again after the redirect.
Figure 14. Network Settings Page
REFERENCE
Output Channel (CTX-6) LED Codes
Management Unit (CTX-MGT) “SW” LED Codes
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