Comtech EF Data CMR-5975 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

CMR-5975 – Digicast Media Router MR-S2

Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department for:

• Product support or training

• Reporting comments or suggestions concerning manuals

• Information on upgrading or returning a product

A Customer Support representative may be reached at:

Comtech EF Data Attention: Customer Support Department 2114 West 7th Street Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA

480.333.2200 (Main Comtech EF Data Number)

480.333.4357 (Customer Support Desk)

480.333.2161 FAX

To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or replacement:

• Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department. Be prepared to supply

the Customer Support representative with the model number, serial number, and a description of the problem.

• Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Comtech EF Data

Customer Support representative.

• Pack the product in its original shipping carton/packaging to ensure that the product is

not damaged during shipping.

• Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data. (Shipping charges should be prepaid.)

For Online Customer Support:

An RMA number request can be requested electronically by contacting the Customer Support Department through the online support page at

• Click on the “RMA Request Form” hyperlink, then fill out the form completely before sending.

• Send e-mail to the Customer Support Department at cdmisupport@comtechefdata.com.

www.comtechefdata.com/service.asp:

For information regarding this product’s warranty policy, refer to the Warranty Policy.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

MN-CMR5975-QSG Rev 3

Major Assembly

The Comtech EF Data Digicast Media Router CMR-5975 (MR-S2) is available in a standalone configuration. The following table lists the components provided with a standard configuration. In the event any listed item is missing, please contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support.

Digicast Media Router MR-S2 Standalone Configuration

Quantity Description

1 CMR-5975 [MR-S2] 1 SPU30-102 Power Supply 1 IEC Power Cable 1 CA-TERMINAL Terminal Cable 1 Quick Start sheet

Installation

The MR-S2 is designed for ease of installation and configuration. Once the unit has been removed from the packing container, please follow these instructions:

Step Procedure

1 Place the MR-S2 on a flat surface with free-air flow where the LEDs can be clearly observed with unrestricted access to

the rear panel of the unit.

2 It is suggested that the coaxial connection to the Low Noise Block (LNB) NOT be connected to the unit until the unit has

been fully configured. If the unit will not be powering the LNB, it is recommend that an F-Type DC Block be installed on the input to the MR-S2’s L-Band input

Connect the DC power connection to the connection labeled PWR on the back of the unit and tighten the restraining nut

to ensure secure operation. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (patch cord) to the port labeled ETHERNET. This cable should be connected to an

Ethernet concentrator (hub) or switch. Connect a terminal cable (supplied) to the port labeled TERM. This cable should be connected to a PC’s serial port (DB-

9) to initially configure the MR-S2.

6 Connect the AC power cord between a standard wall outlet and the power supply. The Blue LED will illuminate.

7 Upon startup, the following LEDs will illuminate on the MS-R2 front panel:

LED Function Label Description

Blue

Red Green Green

Green Green

PWR

ALARM

LOCK

E-RX E-TX

E-LINK

LED illuminates if power is properly applied LED may illuminate since the unit is not yet configured LED illuminates if the tuner is locked LED flashes if there is Ethernet traffic/activity

LED illuminates if the Ethernet connection to the Hub/Switch is operational

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