ALENCON SPOT BOX v2 User manual

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SPOT & BOSS BOX – V2:
User Manual
Alencon Systems Integrated Form Factor for Paralleling Multiple SPOT
or BOSS units in an Outdoor Rated Container.

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Publication Number: SBBJB-001 Revision 5
REVISION LOG:
Revision Date Author Approval Comment
00 10/25/2021 B. Shoffner HF Original Release
01 11/25/2021 B. Shoffner HF Additional Edits
02 2/4/2022 J. Faber HF JBOX moved to Middle
03 3/21/2022 J. Faber HF Door Modifications
04 11/1/22 J. Faber HF Removed Door Modifications
05 11/21/22 J. Faber HF BOX-V2, more operation info

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Disclaimer
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Contents
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................... 2
1 Table of Figures ..................................................................................................................... 5
2 General Information ............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Product Warranty .......................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ....................................................................................... 7
2.4 Packing List ................................................................................................................... 8
3 Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................. 9
4 BOX Features ...................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Parallel SPOT/BOSS (Up to 4) ....................................................................................... 10
4.2 JBOX – Single Point of Input & Output ......................................................................... 10
4.3 Integrated Communications Device ............................................................................. 10
4.4 Electrical Enclosure – Conduit Entry & Cable Management .......................................... 10
4.5 Weather Rated Cabinet ................................................................................................ 10
5 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Mechanical Specifications ............................................................................................. 11
6 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Installation Criteria ....................................................................................................... 12
6.1.1 Required Tools List: ................................................................................................ 12
6.1.2 Customer Supplied Hardware: ............................................................................... 12
6.2 Installation Procedure .................................................................................................. 13
6.2.1 Unpacking and Mounting BOX ............................................................................... 13
6.2.2 Conduit Cable Entry ............................................................................................... 14
6.2.3 Mounting the PODD Communications Device ....................................................... 16
6.2.4 Install Shelves into Enclosure ................................................................................. 19
6.2.5 Unpacking SPOT/BOSS Units and Attaching Rack-mounting Brackets .................20
6.2.6 Mounting SPOT/BOSS Units into Enclosure with Shelves ..................................... 21
6.2.7 Mounting JBOX into BOX Cabinet ..........................................................................22
6.2.8 Connect Power Cables Within BOX Cabinet, from JBOX Front to FEED Units .......22
6.2.9 Connect Power Cables to/from BOX Cabinet, on JBOX Back ................................. 27
6.2.10 Wiring Communication Cables to PODD ............................................................. 29

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6.3 BOX System Grounding ................................................................................................ 31
6.3.1 JBOX Grounding – Main Earth Connection ............................................................ 31
6.3.2 Cabinet and Rack Grounding ................................................................................. 31
6.3.3 SPOT/BOSS Grounding ......................................................................................... 32
6.3.4 PODD Grounding .................................................................................................. 32
7 BOX System Commissioning ............................................................................................... 33
8 Maintenance and Servicing ................................................................................................. 33
8.1 General Maintenance.................................................................................................... 33
8.2 Replacement of the Air Filters ...................................................................................... 33
8.3 Further Service and Repair............................................................................................ 33
9 Alencon Communication Environment (ACE) ..................................................................... 34
9.1 System Overview .......................................................................................................... 34
Appendix A - Safety Precautions ........................................................................................... 35
A.1 Degree of Danger Symbols .......................................................................................... 35
A.2 Electrical hazards ......................................................................................................... 35
A.2.1 Electric shock from live voltage ............................................................................. 35
A.2.2 Danger due to Battery Voltage .............................................................................. 36
A.2.3 Electric shock caused by ground fault .................................................................... 36
A.2.4 Electric shock due to damaged equipment ............................................................ 36
A.3 Environmental hazards ................................................................................................ 36
A.3.1 Danger to life due to blocked escape routes .......................................................... 36
A.3.2 Damage to the equipment caused by dust or moisture penetration ...................... 37
A.3.3 Danger to life due to electric shock when the equipment is unlocked .................... 37
Appendix B – Glossary ........................................................................................................... 38
Appendix C – Technical Support and Assistance .................................................................... 39