ASTRO U 124, U 100 Operating Instructions Manual
U 124 16-programme IP / FM converter
U 100 Base unit
Operating instructions
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General
Note concerning the U 100-230 base unit:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Caution!
Changes or modifications of the device not expressly approved by ASTRO Strobel Kommunikationssysteme GmbH or any licensed party responsible for compliance will void the user‘s
authority to operate the equipment!
This operating manual was created to provide the relevant instructions for operating the U114. We expressly
recommend reading this manual before installing or operating the device.
The ASTRO company confirms the information in this manual to be correct at the time of printing, but it
reserves the right to make changes, without prior notice, to the specifications, the operation of the device
and the operating manual. The ASTRO company is not responsible for printing errors. The contents of this
operating manual are confidential and protected by copyright. This manual may not be reproduced in any
form - not even in part - without prior written permission from the ASTRO company.
Pictograms and safety instructions
Pictograms are visual symbols with specific meanings. You will encounter the following pictograms in this
installation and operating manual:
Warning about life-endangering situations due to dangerous electrical voltage or non-adherence to this
manual.
Warning about various dangers to health, the environment and material.
Recycling: all of our packaging material (cardboard boxes, accompanying papers, plastic film and bags) is
completely recyclable.
Used batteries must be disposed of at approved recycling points. Batteries must be completely discharged
before being disposed of.
Electronic devices must not be disposed of with household waste, but rather – according to directive
2002/96/EG OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL from 27 January 2003, on waste
electrical and electronic equipment – must be properly disposed of. When they are no longer of use, please
bring these devices for disposal to one of the public collection points for this purpose.
Copyright notice
Some of the software of this product is third-party software, which was developed under several different
licensing conditions. Detailed information concerning the licenses can be found via the Web interface of the
device.
The source code of the free parts of the software is distributed on request for an administration fee.
Please contact:
kontakt@astro-strobel.de
ASTRO Strobel Kommunikationssysteme
Olefant 1-3
D-51427 Bergisch Gladbach (Germany)
Tel.: +49 2204 405/-0
All other parts of the software of this product are copyrighted by Astro Strobel Kommunikationssysteme
GmbH.
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Table of contents
1 Figures ...............................................................................................................................4
2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................5
2.1 Description of functions ..............................................................................................5
2.2 Safety instructions ......................................................................................................5
2.3 Assembly instructions .................................................................................................5
2.4 Potential equalisation / earthing .................................................................................6
2.5 Maintenance and repair ..............................................................................................6
2.6 Service tasks ..............................................................................................................6
2.7 Technical data for mains supply .................................................................................6
2.8 Installing and coding the backplane ...........................................................................7
2.81 Coding the backplane .......................................................................................7
2.82 Installing the backplane ....................................................................................8
3 General introduction ..........................................................................................................9
3.1 Connecting the U 124 to a PC / laptop ......................................................................9
3.2 The Web browser user interface ................................................................................9
4 Login ................................................................................................................................10
5 Status ...............................................................................................................................11
6 Setting the IP interfaces, IP management and base device ...........................................12
6.1 Configuration of the IP interfaces .............................................................................13
6.2 IP management configuration ..................................................................................13
6.3 U 100 settings ..........................................................................................................14
6.4 Saving and loading a configuration, default and reboot ...........................................14
7 Configuration of the IP inputs ..........................................................................................15
8 Configuration of the HF outputs ......................................................................................17
9 User administration ..........................................................................................................20
10 Transport stream (TS) analyzer .......................................................................................21
11 Licencing ..........................................................................................................................22
12 Software update / saving and loading a configuration ....................................................23
12.1 Update using a TFTP server for Windows as an example ....................................24
13 System log .......................................................................................................................25
14 Statistics ..........................................................................................................................26
15 Network properties ...........................................................................................................27
16 Logout ..............................................................................................................................28
17 Technical data .................................................................................................................29
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1 Figures
The figures show the U 124 installed in the U 100 base device.
Control
and data wheel, menu switch
Display of management IP addresses,
data IP addresses, status messages, etc.
Status display
Status display
for slots
L = left
M = middle
R = right
P = power supply
Data ports
HF outputs
Fan
Management ports
Mains supply
Earthing connection
Mains supply
Fuse
Mains supply
Earthing connection
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230 V power supply unit:
48 V power supply unit:
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2 Introduction
The instructions in chapter 2 mainly apply to the U 100 - 230 base device.
2.1 Description of functions
The U 100 series is used to convert IP data streams into CATV signals. The U 100-230 base
device can accommodate up to three U 1xx signal converters, as well as up to two U 100-SNTs
for supplying the voltage to the U 1xx signal converters. The U 124 receives up to four video data
streams encapsulated according to the internet protocol (IP) and converts them into up to 16
standardised FM output signals.
2.2 Safety instructions
Disconnect both mains plugs before opening the device!
The device must not be opened - for exceptions, see the maintenance and repair, and the service
tasks! Power supply units must not be opened!
The device must be connected to a power supply with an earth contact, and should be positioned
close to the mains socket.
The electrical system supplying current to the device, e.g. a house installation, must incorporate
safety devices against excessive current, short-circuiting and earth leakages in accordance with
EN 60950-1.
Both mains plugs are used to disconnect the device from the mains, therefore they must be
easy to access and use at all times. The device is already in operation when one power unit is
connected to the operating voltage. When the second power unit is also put into operation, one
of the power units runs in idle mode as long as the other unit is supplying power to the device.
The device may only be repaired by sending it to ASTRO along with a precise description of the
error.
Displays indicate the status of the device operation, as well as the existence of DC voltages
separate from the mains that are supplying the components of the device. However, operation
displays that are not lit up in no way indicate that the device is completely disconnected from the
mains or is voltage-free.
Read carefully:
EN 60 728 – Part 11, Safety requirements / No service tasks during electrical storms!
2.3 Assembly instructions
The U 100 base device may only be mounted using guide rails! If the device is only fastened by
means of the screws in the front panel, this will damage the base device!
The outputs of the signal converter must not be operated without connecting a combining network
or terminating impedance!
Protection from environmental factors:
The device must only be connected and operated in dry rooms. It must not be exposed to spraying or dripping water, or to similar phenomena. If condensation appears, wait until the device is
completely dry. Objects containing liquid must not be placed on top of the device.
The permitted ambient temperature range is 0 … 45°C (ETS 300 019-1-3 class 3.1).
Mounting environment:
The device is designed for operation in, preferably, metallically conductive 19" racks with sufficient air convection. It should be operated away from heat radiation and other heat sources. The
device my only be installed in rooms in which the permitted ambient temperature can be adhered
to, even under changing climatic conditions. To avoid trapped heat, it must be freely ventilated
on all sides. You absolutely must avoid mounting the device in a niche or covering the ventilation
openings.
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2.4 Potential equalisation / earthing
The subscriber network must be earthed correctly in accordance with EN 50083-1, and must
remain earthed even when the device is removed.
The potential equalisation on the U 100 is effected via the fastening plates of the device, or
via the earthing connection on the back of the device. Devices within hand's reached must be
incorporated into the potential equalisation among one another.
It is not permitted to operate the device without an earth conductor, device earthing or device
potential equalisation!
2.5 Maintenance and repair
Disconnect both mains plugs before opening the device!
The device must not be opened other than for repair purposes. In general, power units must
not be opened. Repairs may only be carried out at the plant or at workshops, or by persons,
authorised by ASTRO Strobel Kommunikationssysteme GmbH.
Read carefully: DIN VDE 0701- 0702, Repairs
Note: The device must not be opened by the user!
2.6 Service tasks
The following tasks, in which screw connections have to be opened, can be performed by appropriately instructed service personnel: Removal and installation of signal converters (e.g. U 124)
and power units, also in the operating mode of the U 100.
Replacing power units
After the screws on the cover of the power unit chamber (ASTRO logo) are removed,
the power units can be pulled out by hand, forwards along the mounting panel.
When power units are being installed, there should be no contact with the ventilator or the fan
grid,
and only the mounting panel attached to the power unit should be used.
When the tasks are complete, the cover of the power unit chamber must be replaced;
continuous operation of the device is not permitted without this cover.
Note: Do not put your hand or any objects into the power unit chamber.
The U 100 must only be operated with the original power unit(s)!
Replacing converter modules:
Converter modules can be pulled outwards after the safety screw on the front panel
has been unscrewed.
2.7 Technical data for mains supply (U 100 SNT - 230 V version)
Mains voltage: 100 – 240 V
Mains frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Current consumption: 1.4 – 0.7 A per power unit
Protection class according to EN 60529: IP 20
Permitted ambient temperature range: 0 … 45°C
Secondary fuse in U100-230: T3,15A L 250 V IEC 60127-2/3
Secondary fuses in U 124: SMD, various values
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2.8 Installing and coding the backplane
The scope of delivery of every U 1xx signal converter includes a backplane to create the physical
connection between the signal converter and the base device. Both the mains HF connections
and the network connections are connected to this backplane. The temperature controlled fan for
cooling the U 1xx signal converter is located on the backplane.
2.8.1 Coding the backplane
To correctly define the position of the backplane, and thus the position of the related signal converter in the U 100 base device, the jumper on the board of the backplane, which is described in
the following section, must be configured.
Figure 1: Coding the backplane using the jumper
Note:
An incorrectly configured jumper leads to incorrect displays in the front LEDs.
Additionally, it is not possible to display a correct position on the Web user interface!
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Jumper position
left!
Left
RightMiddle
Jumper position
right!
No jumper!
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2.8.2 Installing the backplane
In its state on delivery, the back of the U 100 base device is covered with blind panels:
Figure 2: Position of the blind panel on delivery of U 100
To remove the blind panel, unscrew the two Phillips screws indicated in the above figure and
remove the blind panel. The cables now visible must be connected to the backplane coded
according to chapter 2.8.1, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 3: Connecting the voltage supply and signal lines
The backplane is now carefully inserted into the free slot of the U 100 base device and screwed in
with the Phillips screws of the backplane. Here you must ensure that the cables are not jammed
and that the backplane can be installed in the housing with only a small amount of pressure.
Figure 4: Correctly installed backplane
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Phillips
screws
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3 General introduction
3.1 Connecting the U 124 to a PC / laptop
When the operating voltage is connected, or after it is inserted into the slot of the base device, the
U 124 switches on automatically. After the boot phase (ca. 90 seconds), the two management IP
addresses appear in the display, along with other status messages.
If the device is connected to a PC / laptop via one of the network ports, and if the PC / laptop is
suitably configured via the network settings, after you enter the IP address in the address line of
the Web browser you can start configuring the U 124.
3.2 The Web browser user interface
The Web browser user interface is divided into the top frame, the left frame and the main frame.
The top frame
contains general information about the U 124.
This information is as follows:
“SW: 4021” indicates the software level of the U 124 EdgePAL,
“FW: 1.2” is the level of the firmware in the U 124 EdgePAL,
“HW: 1” is the hardware version of the U 124 EdgePAL,
“Up: 0d 2h 36m 12s” is the duration of the connection, measured from the moment of the login,
“Time (UTC):” displays the time of the U 124.
The line in bold for the name, location and contact is made up of the settings in the “User” chapter.
In the right section of the top frame, status information for the U 124 is displayed, i.e. in the Web
browser user interface, the latest error message is visible.
The left frame
contains the navigation bar for the various submenus, which are described in detail in the following chapters.
In the main frame,
the submenu is displayed according to the selection made in the navigation bar in the left frame.
Figure 1: General information in the top frame of the Web browser user interface
Figure 2: View of U 124 Display of the Web browser user interface
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4 Login
Before the U 124 can be configured there must be a login. This is performed in the “Login” submenu.
In the state on delivery, the login data is as follows:
User: admin or user
Password: astro
After correctly entering the login data, you can proceed with the configuration.
Note:
For security reasons, the user names and passwords should be changed from the state on deliv-
ery. This prevents unauthorized access.
Only one user / U 100 C can ever be logged into the U 124. At the very bottom of the left frame
of the Web browser user interface, the user currently logged in is displayed.
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