Harris eCDi Technical Manual

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TECHNICAL MANUAL
888-2517-001
eCDi ™
Enhanced Transmitter
Network Interface
Enhanced Transmitter
Network Interface
T.M. No. 888-2517-001
© Copyright Harris Corporation 2003, 2004, 2005 All rights reserved
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Returns And Exchanges
Damaged or undamaged equipment should not be returned unless written approval and a Return Authorization is received from HARRIS Broadcast Communications Division. Special shipping instructions and coding will be provided to assure proper handling. Complete details regarding circumstances and reasons for return are to be included in the request for return. Custom equipment or special order equipment is not returnable. In those instances where return or exchange of equipment is at the request of the customer, or convenience of the customer, a restocking fee will be charged. All returns will be sent freight prepaid and properly insured by the customer. When communicating with HARRIS Broadcast Communications Division, specify the HARRIS Order Number or Invoice Number.
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the equipment and preform a visual inspection to determine that no apparent damage was incurred during shipment. Retain the shipping materials until it has been determined that all received equipment is not damaged. Locate and retain all PACKING CHECK LISTs. Use the PACKING CHECK LIST to help locate and identify any components or assemblies which are removed for shipping and must be reinstalled. Also remove any shipping supports, straps, and packing materials prior to initial turn on.
Technical Assistance
HARRIS Technical and Troubleshooting assistance is available from HARRIS Field Service during normal business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time). Emergency service is available 24 hours a day. Telephone 217/222-8200 to contact the Field Service Department or address correspondence to Field Service Department, HARRIS Broadcast Communications Division, P.O. Box 4290, Quincy, Illinois 62305-4290, USA. Technical Support by e-mail: tsupport@harris.com. The HARRIS factory may also be contacted through a FAX facility (217/221-7096).
Replaceable Parts Service
Replacement parts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the HARRIS Service Parts Department. Telephone 217/222-8200 to contact the service parts department or address correspondence to Service Parts Department, HARRIS CORPORATION, Broadcast Systems Division, P.O. Box 4290, Quincy, Illinois 62305-4290, USA. The HARRIS factory may also be contacted through a FAX facility (217/221-7096).
NOTE:
The # symbol used in the parts list means used with (e.g. #C001 = used with C001).
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Manual Revision History
eCDi ™ Technical Manual
REV. DATE ECN Pages Affected
Preliminary 02/17/2003 Created
Rev 0 08/14/2003 Manual Sent to Review Rev A 9/22/2003 Manual Released Rev B 10/31/2003 Added CD-1A note on page 2-4. Added page 2-21. Modified page
2-28 to reflect new features.
Rev C 11/13/2003 Added Sigma and Diamond Software requirements for connection
to eCDi, Pages 2-6 and 2-10.
Rev D 01/06/2004 Updated paragraph “2.4.5.3 Exciter Connections” for Platinum Z
FM and IBOC. Added Section 5, Interconnect Diagram. Changed Appendix A to Section 6 and Appendix B to Section 7 (this caused all Appendices to change designation, C becomes A etc). Added Appendices D, E, F and G. Added note on page 2-16 referring to Appendix G Platinum TV Monitor Board Upgrade.
Rev E 02/20/2004 Updated Sections 2, 3 and 4 to reflect the change in the
configuration port IP address and minor screen changes in software revisions 2.6.K and higher. Specifically pages 2-22, 2-25, 2-26, 2­27, 3-10, 3-11 and 4-1.
Rev F 03/30/2004 M10248 Added CE markings and FCC notifications to Title Pages. Added
note to pages 2-1 and 2-24 concerning use of shielded cable.
Rev G 12/14/2004 50632 Updated Configuration information and screens in Section 2, pages
2-34 and 2-36 thru 2-39. Also updated Firewall port information in Section 7. Minor corrections throughout the manual.
Rev H 01/03/2005 50767 Updated manual to include PowerCD (Display Unit/eCDi™).
Pages 1-2, 2-4, 2-21 and 7-4.
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Guide to Using Harris Parts List Information
The Harris Replaceable Parts List Index portrays a tree structure with the major items being leftmost in the index. The example below shows the Transmitter as the highest item in the tree structure. If you were to look at the bill of materials table for the Transmitter you would find the Control Cabinet, the PA Cabinet, and the Output Cabinet. In the Replaceable Parts List Index the Control Cabinet, PA Cabinet, and Output Cabinet show up one indentation level below the Transmitter and implies that they are used in the Transmitter. The Controller Board is indented one level below the Control Cabinet so it will show up in the bill of material for the Control Cabinet. The tree structure of this same index is shown to the right of the table and shows indentation level versus tree structure level.
Example of Replaceable Parts List Index and equivalent tree structure:
Replaceable Parts List Index Part Number Page
Table 7-1. Transmitter 994 9283 001 7-2 Table 7-2. Control Cabinet 992 9244 002 7-3 Table 7-3. Controller Board 992 8344 002 7-6 Table 7-4. PA Cabinet 992 9400 002 7-7 Table 7-5. PA Amplifier 994 7894 002 7-9 Table 7-6. PA Amplifier Board 992 7904 002 7-10 Table 7-7. Output Cabinet 992 9450 001 7-12
The part number of the item is shown to the right of the description as is the page in the manual where the bill for that part number starts. Inside the actual tables, four main headings are used:
Control Cabinet 992 9244 002
Controller Board 992 8344 002
Transmitter 994 9283 001
PA Cabinet 992 9400 002
PA Amplifier 992 7894 002
PA Amplifier Board 992 7904 002
Output Cabinet 992 9450 001
Table #-#. ITEM NAME - HARRIS PART NUMBER - this line gives the information that corresponds to the
Replaceable Parts List Index entry;
HARRIS P/N column gives the ten digit Harris part number (usually in ascending order);
DESCRIPTION column gives a 25 character or less description of the part number;
REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS column 1) gives the reference designators for the item (i.e., C001, R102,
etc.) that corresponds to the number found in the schematics (C001 in a bill of material is equivalent to C1 on the schematic) or 2) gives added information or further explanation (i.e., “Used for 208V operation only,” or “Used for HT 10LS only,” etc.).
Inside the individual tables some standard conventions are used:
A # symbol in front of a component such as #C001 under the REF. SYMBOLS/EXPLANATIONS column
means that this item is used on or with C001 and is not the actual part number for C001.
In the ten digit part numbers, if the last three numbers are 000, the item is a part that Harris has purchased and has
not manufactured or modified. If the last three numbers are other than 000, the item is either manufactured by Harris or is purchased from a vendor and modified for use in the Harris product.
The first three digits of the ten digit part number tell which family the part number belongs to - for example, all
electrolytic (can) capacitors will be in the same family (524 xxxx 000). If an electrolytic (can) capacitor is found to have a 9xx xxxx xxx part number (a number outside of the normal family of numbers), it has probably been modified in some manner at the Harris factory and will therefore show up farther down into the individual parts list (because each table is normally sorted in ascending order). Most Harris made or modified assemblies will have 9xx xxxx xxx numbers associated with them.
The term “SEE HIGHER LEVEL BILL” in the description column implies that the reference designated part number will
show up in a bill that is higher in the tree structure. This is often the case for components that may be frequency determinant or voltage determinant and are called out in a higher level bill structure that is more customer dependent than the bill at a lower level.
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WARNING:
THE CURRENTS AND VOLTAGES IN THIS EQUIPMENT ARE DANGEROUS. PERSON­NEL MUST AT ALL TIMES OBSERVE SAFETY WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND REG­ULATIONS.
This manual is intended as a general guide for trained and qualified personnel who are aware of the dangers inherent in handling potentially hazardous electrical/electronic circuits. It is not intended to contain a complete statement of all safety precautions which should be observed by personnel in using this or other electronic equipment.
The installation, operation, maintenance and service of this equipment involves risks both to personnel and equipment, and must be performed only by qualified personnel exercising due care. HARRIS CORPORATION shall not be responsible for injury or damage resulting from improper procedures or from the use of improperly trained or inexperienced personnel performing such tasks. During installation and operation of this equipment, local building codes and fire protection standards must be observed.
The following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards are recommended as reference:
- Automatic Fire Detectors, No. 72E
- Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers, No. 10
- Halogenated Fire Extinguishing Agent Systems, No. 12A
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WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE OPENING COVERS, DOORS, ENCLO­SURES, GATES, PANELS OR SHIELDS. ALWAYS USE GROUNDING STICKS AND SHORT OUT HIGH VOLTAGE POINTS BEFORE SERVICING. NEVER MAKE INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS, PERFORM MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE WHEN ALONE OR WHEN FATIGUED.
Do not remove, short-circuit or tamper with interlock switches on access covers, doors, enclosures, gates, panels or shields. Keep away from live circuits, know your equipment and don’t take chances.
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WARNING:
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ENSURE THAT POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED.
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WARNING:
IF OIL FILLED OR ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS ARE UTILIZED IN YOUR EQUIP­MENT, AND IF A LEAK OR BULGE IS APPARENT ON THE CAPACITOR CASE WHEN THE UNIT IS OPENED FOR SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE, ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL DOWN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE DEFECTIVE CAPACITOR. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE A DEFECTIVE CAPACITOR WHILE IT IS HOT DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF A CASE RUPTURE AND SUBSEQUENT INJURY.
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FIRST-AID
Personnel engaged in the installation, operation, maintenance or servicing of this equipment are urged to become familiar with first-aid theory and practices. The following information is not intended to be complete first-aid procedures, it is a brief and is only to be used as a reference. It is the duty of all personnel using the equipment to be prepared to give adequate Emergency First Aid and there by prevent avoidable loss of life.
Treatment of Electrical Burns
1. Extensive burned and broken skin a. Cover area with clean sheet or cloth. (Cleanest available cloth
article.)
b. Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of
clothing, or apply any salve or ointment.
c. Treat victim for shock as required. d. Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible. e. If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.
NOTE:
If medical help will not be available within an hour and the victim is conscious and not vomiting, give him a weak solution of salt and soda: 1 level teaspoonful of salt and 1/2 level teaspoonful of baking soda to each quart of water (neither hot or cold). Allow victim to sip slowly about 4 ounces (a half of glass) over a period of 15 minutes. Discontinue fluid if vomiting occurs. (Do not give alcohol.)
2. Less severe burns - (1st & 2nd degree) a. Apply cool (not ice cold) compresses using the cleanest available
cloth article.
b. Do not break blisters, remove tissue, remove adhered particles of
clothing, or apply salve or ointment.
c. Apply clean dry dressing if necessary. d. Treat victim for shock as required. e. Arrange transportation to a hospital as quickly as possible.
f. If arms or legs are affected keep them elevated.
REFERENCE: ILLINOIS HEART ASSOCIATION AMERICAN RED CROSS STANDARD FIRST AID AND PERSONAL SAFETY MANUAL (SECOND EDITION)
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NOTE:
its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter­ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
NOTE: 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 lim-
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
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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English
Finnish
Dutch
Bij deze verklaart HARRIS Broadcast Communications dat deze
French
Swedish
Danish
German
Greek
Italian
Spanish Por medio de la presente HARRIS Broadcast Communications
Portuguese
Hereby, HARRIS Broadcast Communications declares that this eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
HARRIS Broadcast Communications vakuuttaa täten että eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface tyyppinen laite on direktiivin
1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Hierbij verklaart HARRIS Broadcast Communications dat het toestel eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG
eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Par la présente HARRIS Broadcast Communications déclare que l'appareil eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Par la présente, HARRIS Broadcast Communications déclare que ce eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables Härmed intygar HARRIS Broadcast Communications att denna eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Undertegnede HARRIS Broadcast Communications erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF Hiermit erklärt HARRIS Broadcast Communications, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi) Hiermit erklärt HARRIS Broadcast Communications die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien)
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Con la presente HARRIS Broadcast Communications dichiara che questo eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
declara que el eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE
HARRIS Broadcast Communications declara que este eCDi Enhanced Transmitter Network Interface stá conforme com os
requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Table of Contents
Section 1
Introduction
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
eCDi™ and the PowerCD™ Transmitter . . . . . . . 1-2
Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
eCDi™ Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Web GUI (Graphical User Interface) . . . . . . . . . 1-5
SNMP Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Level 1 / Level 2 Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Remote Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Section 2
Installation & Setup
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connection Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Detailed Installation Procedures by Transmitter. . 2-4
SigmaCD Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Sigma Main Controller Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
DiamondCD Series™ Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
DiamondCD Main Controller Setup . . . . . . . 2-10
Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
PlatinumCD and Platinum Analog TV Transmitters2-
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Mounting and AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Platinum TV Transmitter Settings . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Ranger Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Mounting and AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Platinum Z FM and IBOC Transmitters. . . . . . 2-18
Mounting and AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Atlas Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Atlas Digital Mounting and AC Power . . . . . 2-20
Atlas Analog Mounting and AC Power. . . . . .2-20
Transmitter Serial Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Exciter Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
PowerCD™ Digital UHF Transmitter . . . . . . . . .2-21
APEX Exciter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
Setting APEX IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
CD-1A Electronic Serial Number Reset. . . . . . . .2-24
Initial Turn-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
eCDi™ Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28
Apply Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41
Backing Up the Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42
Restoring a Configuration File. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42
Reset Computer IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42
Section 3
Operation
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Logging In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Browser Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Fault Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Meter Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Web GUI Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Title Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Control Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Fault Log / Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Monitoring Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Monitoring Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
GUI Navigation Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
Performance Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Performance Summary Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Performance Faults Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Performance Meters Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
EVM / SNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
BenchMarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
View Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Details Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Performance Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
CD-1A RTAC Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25
APEX RTAC Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
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Section 4
Software Updates
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Updating the eCDi™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Before Starting.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Section 5
Interconnect Diagram
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Section 6
SNMP Connectivity
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
SNMP Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Downloading the MIBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
General MIB Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
MIB Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Supported MIBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Section 7
Network Firewall Setup
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Firewall Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Optional Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
PowerCD™ IP address and Port Settings . . . . . . 7-4
Appendix A
SigmaCD Fault and
Meter Log Reference
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Fault Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Meter Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8
Appendix B
DiamondCD Fault and
Meter Log Reference
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Fault Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
Meter Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-7
Appendix C
Atlas Fault and
Meter Log Reference
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Fault Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Meter Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7
Appendix D
Ranger Fault and
Meter Log Reference
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Fault Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Meter Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-6
Appendix E
Platinum TV Fault and
Meter Log Reference
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Fault Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
Meter Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
Appendix F
Platinum Z Fault and
Meter Log Reference
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
Fault Log Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2
Meter Log Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-9
Appendix G
Platinum TV Monitor Board Upgrade
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
Upgrading Early Monitor Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-2
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2
Required Installation Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2
Installing Firmware and Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3
Control Activation Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-5
Jumper Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-5
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Ranger
Section 1 Introduction
Legal Notice Before using the screens and programs associated with this product you acknowledge that such are protected under the United States
and international copyright laws; the programs may be used only as
authorized under the terms of license from Harris Corporation and
its licensors, and that you are informed as to such license terms.
1.1 Introduction
eCDi™ is a Transmitter Network Interface appliance that provides a network connection for control and monitoring of Harris transmitters that have a serial connection port. Transmitters supported include:
Sigma CD
Diamond CD
Platinum CD
Platinum (Analog)
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WARNING:
ECDI™ IS A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL SHOULD TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO DISABLE THE ECDI™ DURING TRANS­MITTER MAINTENANCE. SPECIFICALLY, THE TRANSMITTER SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE REMOTE DISABLE (LOCAL) MODE BEFORE SERVICING. ALWAYS DISCON­NECT PRIMARY POWER BEFORE SERVICING EQUIPMENT.
Platinum Z FM/IBOC
Atlas Digital (DVB-T)
Atlas Analog
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1.2 eCDi™ and the PowerCD™ Transmitter
For the Harris PowerCD Digital UHF Transmitter, the eCDi™ has been modified to include a local GUI touchscreen interface in addition to its normal networking capabilities. In the PowerCD transmitter the eCDi™ is the local transmitter control interface using the attached 12" VGA touchscreen and has been renamed the "Display Unit." This means that the eCDi™ provides both local and remote control for the PowerCD transmitter.
The PowerCD transmitter will have a Display Unit (an eCDi™) in the Driver Cabinet for system control and monitoring and one in each PA cabinet for individual cabinet control and monitoring.
Information in this manual covers the basic setup and operation of the remote networking side of the Display Unit (eCDi™). Operation of the Local GUI screens, mounted on the front of the transmitter Display Units, is covered in the PowerCD Transmitter Operators manual 888-2574-001.
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Also note that the PowerCD Display Unit (eCDi™) is a 2 rack unit high box (standard eCDi™ is 1 rack unit) but uses the same software as all other eCDi™ units.
PowerCD
Driver
Cabinet
PowerCD Display Unit (modified eCDi™)
Local Transmitter touchscreen display. Detailed operation of these screens is covered in the PowerCD Transmitter Operators Manual 888-2574-001.
Figure 1-1 PowerCD™ Display Unit (modified eCDi™)
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1.3 Hardware
1U device mounted in or near the transmitter control cabinet.
NOTE:
Due to the limitation of the length of the serial cables (50ft) that connect to the transmitter, the eCDi™ hardware must be mounted within the reach of the maxi­mum 50 ft. serial cables.
Single Board Computer. Includes a 20GB hard drive, 4 port internal ethernet switch
and power supply.
1 ethernet port mounted on the front of the unit for configuration and utility monitor-
ing. Eliminates the need to access the rear of the unit after installation.
1 ethernet port mounted on the rear for connection to the station LAN or WAN.
3 ethernet ports mounted on the rear for permanent interconnect to transmitters and
exciters that have an ethernet interface (RJ-45).
2 serial ports mounted on the rear for connection to transmitters and exciters with a
serial interface.
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Figure 1-2 eCDi™ Hardware Front Panel
This port connects to the Station LAN or WAN or possibly a LAN modem if network connection does not exist at the site.
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Uplink jumper. This jumper should be installed from the LAN connection to the
Figure 1-3 eCDi Connections
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1.4 Features
Web GUI Interface - The Web GUI interface allows access to transmitter control, status and logging for any of the supported transmitters via a standard web browser interface (Netscape or IE). The only other software required is a Java plugin and it is downloaded from the eCDi™ the first time a computer accesses the unit.
Performance Monitoring - An optional software upgrade provides for performance monitoring of DTV transmitters by networking an embedded version of the CD-EYE™ application.
Common Interface - The Web GUI creates a common display platform for all transmitters. This allows immediate understanding of transmitter control and monitoring regardless of the transmitter model.
Fault Logging - The fault log will hold up to 1000 events, is viewable on-line or can be downloaded to Microsoft Excel or another common spreadsheet program.
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Meter Logging - Meter logging occurs periodically at a customer configured time
interval. The Meter log will hold up to 1000 events and can be downloaded to Microsoft Excel or another common spreadsheet program.
Email Notification - faults and warnings are automatically sent to a customer configured email address.
SNMP Agent - provides for connection to the Harris Broadcast Manager (HBM)or RECON remote control system. It can also be connected, in a limited form, to other non-Harris based SNMP Network Managers. For more information about SNMP connectivity see " Section 6 SNMP Connectivity".
Remote Software Updates and Upgrades - eCDi™ uses In-System Programming (ISP) that allows remote loading of software updates and upgrades. For more information on ISP, see " Section 4 Software Updates".
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1.5 eCDi™ Interfaces
eCDi™ allows access to transmitter control and monitoring via the following interfaces:
Web GUI
SNMP Agent
WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) via Cell Phone
1.5.1 Web GUI (Graphical User Interface)
The Web GUI allows broadcasters to control and monitor their transmitter(s) through a standard web browser (Netscape or IE) from anywhere network access is available. This is the standard interface supplied with all eCDi™ units. An example of the Web GUI main screen is shown in Figure 1-4. This main menu structure and layout is basically the same for all transmitters, allowing operators to only have to learn one type of interface for multiple types of transmitters. Actual readings and control buttons available will be determined by the transmitter application. For more information on the Web GUI see " Section 3 Operation".
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Figure 1-4 Web GUI Interface Example
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1.5.2 SNMP Agent
The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Agent in eCDi™ provides network connectivity using the Harris Broadcast Manager (HBM). HBM is a network manager application that allows the centralized control and monitoring of multiple transmitters and sites, but does not come with eCDi™. For more information on SNMP control and the eCDi™, see " Appendix A SigmaCD Fault and Meter Log Reference".
NOTE:
The eCDi can also be accessed by other non-Harris SNMP Network Managers. In this case, the MIB (Management Information Base) is a common MIB that is used by nearly all Harris transmitters. A second “Extended” MIB exists and is exclusively used by the Harris Broadcast Manager.
1.6 Level 1 / Level 2 Functionality
eCDi™ has 2 levels of software functionality that can be used with either the Web GUI or the SNMP connection using the HBM Network Manager:
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a. Level 1 - Transmitter Remote Status Monitoring and Control. This allows
monitoring and control of virtually all transmitter parameters (limited to the information that is available on the serial port of the transmitter). For most of the listed transmitters, if it is available locally at the transmitter, it will be available via the Web GUI. This level of functionality is included on all eCDi™ units.
b. Level 2 (optional upgrade) - Performance Monitoring and Control (only
available for DTV transmitters). This is an integrated form of the CD-EYE, 8­VSB monitoring software and is an optional add-on to the base Level 1 software. This allows performance monitoring of DTV transmitters with either CD-1A or APEX exciters. Parameters to be monitored include:
1. Spectral Emissions - Equivalent to a spectrum analyzer plot of the system
output. Used to confirm compliance with FCC DTV emission mask.
2. EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) and SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) mea-
surements and the Eye Diagram.
3. Constellation Diagram - This is an I (symbol) versus Q plot. Can be used to
show amplifier non-linearity.
4. RTAC (Real Time Adaptive Correction) Linear Correction - This plot
shows the gain and phase correction employed for linear distortions (Fre­quency response and Group delay) versus the frequency across the channel.
5. RTAC Non-Linear Correction (APEX exciter only) - This plot will display
the AM-AM and AM-PM correction employed for non-linear distortions in the amplifier chain.
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1.7 Security
eCDi™ provides password protection using 3 levels of security functionality:
1. Engineer - allows access to all functions
2. Operator - allows access to all status monitoring but limits transmitter
3. Monitor - allows access to all status monitoring with no control capability.
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CAUTION:
OVERALL NETWORK SECURITY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. INTEGRATION OF THE UNIT SHOULD BE BEHIND THE CUSTOMERS FIREWALL WITH ACCESS THROUGH A VPN (VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK). SEE " SECTION 7 NETWORK FIREWALL SETUP" FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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control and configuration.
1.8 Downloading the Manual
The electronic version of this manual is available as a download from the eCDi™ Help menu. See "3.4 Browser Menus" on page 3-4 for more information.
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1.9 Remote Computer Requirements
The following lists the minimum recommended requirements for a remote computer that will be used to access the eCDi™ via the WEB Browser interface.
Hardware:
Pentium III 400 MHz (Intel PIII+-compatible, 1GHz+ recommended)
128MB RAM (256MB or more recommended)
75MB of available hard drive space
Mouse (mouse-wheel recommended)
28.8k modem (56k modem recommended or high speed TCP/IP network if
available)
SVGA monitor running in at least 800x600 resolution
SVGA Video card (hardware acceleration with Direct3D driver support
recommended)
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Operating System
Windows 98 (1st edition) or newer
Windows ME
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2 or newer
Windows XP
Web Browser
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher with default security permissions
Netscape 7.0 or higher
NOTE:
Microsoft DirectX 7.0 or later is highly recommended (comes pre-installed on Windows 2000 and Windows XP).
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Section 2 Installation & Setup
2.1 Introduction
The information contained in this section is intended to explain the following:
Hardware installation of the eCDi™ unit into a transmitter/control cabinet or
into a standard 19" rack.
Connection of all required cables between the eCDi™ unit and the
transmitter and exciters and to the station LAN or WAN.
Setup and configuration of the eCDi™ unit for connection to the station
LAN or WAN to provide Web GUI access.
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CAUTION:
OVERALL NETWORK SECURITY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. INTEGRATION OF THE UNIT SHOULD BE BEHIND THE CUSTOMERS FIREWALL WITH ACCESS THROUGH A VPN (VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK).
NOTE:
For SNMP connection to a network manager such as the Harris Broadcast Manager, refer to " Section 6 SNMP Connectivity" after installing the eCDi™. Use of the Web Browser interface is discussed in " Section 3 Operation".
IMPORTANT:
All ethernet cables connected to the eCDi™ should be shielded twisted pair (STP) category 5 (Cat 5) cable. All cables supplied with the eCDi™ are shielded.
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2.2 Hardware Installation
The eCDi™ fits in a standard 19" equipment rack or can be installed in a transmitter or transmitter control cabinet if there is adequate room. Installation is a simple matter of securing the front panel using 4 rack screws. Once eCDi™ is installed, the only port that maintenance personnel will normally need access is the ethernet port on the front of the unit for setup/configuration.
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CAUTION:
DUE TO THE LIGHT WEIGHT OF THE UNIT AND THE LOCATION OF THE FANS, NO REAR SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR RACK MOUNTING. THE ECDI™ SHOULD NOT BE USED TO SUPPORT ANY WEIGHT OTHER THAN ITS OWN.
IMPORTANT:
If the eCDi™ is mounted outside the transmitter, it must be mounted within reach of the maximum 50ft serial cables that connect to the transmitter and exciter(s).
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Configuration Port
Figure 2-1 eCDi™ Front Panel
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2.3 Connection Overview
The following connections will need to be made to make the eCDi™ work:
NOTE:
Detailed information concerning the following connections is given in the individual transmitter install procedures later in this section. See "2.4 Detailed Installation Procedures by Transmitter" on page 2-4.
a. AC Power - eCDi™ is powered from a standard ac wall cord, 110/220Vac (auto-
switching). Do not turn the eCDi on at this time.
b. A short ethernet jumper cable is provided with the eCDi™. It connects the com-
puter LAN port to the Uplink port of the internal 5 port switch. It must be con­nected in the position shown in Figure 2-2. This is the hardware or transmitter LAN side of the eCDi™.
NOTE:
For security reasons, the LAN port must never be connected to an outside network. These are only to be used for connection to equipment or for local configuration of the eCDi™ itself.
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c. The leftmost Ethernet connection is the WAN connection. This should be con-
nected to the Station LAN or WAN or possibly a LAN modem if the only connec­tion to the site is via dial-up phone line. For more information on setting IP addresses for this port see "2.8 eCDi™ Configuration" on page 2-26.
d. XMTR (male D connector) connects to the transmitter controller serial port. e. Exciter (male D connector) is for serial connection to CD-1A exciters in DTV
transmitters. To connect 2 exciters, this cable must have a “Y” adaptor installed.
f. The 2 Ethernet connections labeled EX1 and EX2 will be connected primarily to
exciters with ethernet ports, such as APEX™.
This port connects to the Station LAN or WAN or possibly a LAN modem if network connection does not exist at the site.
Uplink jumper. This jumper should be installed from the LAN connection to the Uplink port of the internal 5 port switch.
Figure 2-2 Rear Panel Connection Summary
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2.4 Detailed Installation Procedures by Transmitter
For AC power, serial and Ethernet connections refer to the appropriate transmitter procedure in the following paragraphs.
(If you are viewing this document in pdf format, then click on the desired link below)
"2.4.1 SigmaCD Transmitter" on page 2-5
"2.4.2 DiamondCD Series™ Transmitter" on page 2-9
"2.4.3 PlatinumCD and Platinum Analog TV Transmitters" on page 2-13
"2.4.4 Ranger Transmitter" on page 2-17
"2.4.5 Platinum Z FM and IBOC Transmitters" on page 2-18
"2.4.6 Atlas Transmitter" on page 2-20 (Analog or Digital)
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"2.4.7 PowerCD™ Digital UHF Transmitter" on page 2-21
IMPORTANT:
If the eCDi™ is to be connected to one or more APEX exciters, then also be sure to see "2.5 APEX Exciter Setup" on page 2-22.
IMPORTANT:
If you are connecting the eCDi™ to a CD-1A, 8-VSB exciter, see "2.6 CD-1A
Electronic Serial Number Reset" on page 2-24.
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TCP/IP port
(actually Com 3 from the
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2.4.1 SigmaCD Transmitter
2.4.1.1 AC Power
If the eCDi™ is installed in the SigmaCD control cabinet, then it can be plugged into the already present UPS (Un-interruptible Power Supply) near the bottom front of the cabinet. Be careful not to un-plug the local transmitter control GUI computer that is plugged in here.
2.4.1.2 Transmitter Serial Connection
Connect the serial port labeled “XMTR” on the eCDi™ to J6 (Harris Protocol #1) or J7 (Harris Protocol #2) on the System I/O Board. A 50ft serial cable labeled “XMTR” is provided in the cable kit.
System I/O Board
Rear View
Figure 2-3 SigmaCD Serial Connections on System I/O Board
Make sure the dipswitches, S4 or S5 (depending on the port being connected) on the front side of the System I/O Board are set for a direct computer connection, as shown in Figure 2-4. Only switches 3 and 4 should be ON (in the up position).
S3
S4
S5
J5
J6
J7
local GUI computer). Do not use this port for eCDi™.
J6 and J7 also called HP1 and HP2 (Harris Protocol). Either of these ports can be used for connection to eCDi™. Both ports are configurable for DTE (Tx and Rx swapped) or DCE (Tx and Rx thru).
Do not change. Switches set for ISP to Cabinet Controller
ON
S3
1
4 5 678
2 3
Not used for eCDi™
ON
1
4 5 678
2 3
S4
ON
1
4 8
2 3
5 6
7
These settings assume a pin for pin cable
S5
J5 - TCP\IP
J6 - Harris Protocol #1
J7 - Harris Protocol #2
Figure 2-4 SigmaCD System I/O Board, Serial Port Switch Settings
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2.4.1.3 Sigma Main Controller Setup
2.4.1.3.1 Sigma Software Requirements:
The SigmaCD transmitter has four (4) separate pieces of software/firmware which must be at the following levels or higher before the eCDi™ can be connected:
GUI Program Software for Windows® - GUI Version 5.0.0 (or higher)
Main Controller Firmware - Version 3.0 (or higher)
Amplifier Interface Board Firmware - Version 1.11 (or higher)
IPA Module Firmware - Version 2.14 (or higher)
NOTE:
The most important one of the above is the Main Controller firmware but the transmitter software/firmware is a package and all 4 should be updated to the most current release levels at the same time. Failure to update all 4 to the levels on the upgrade disk or CD could cause operational conflicts.
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To check the Firmware revision levels on the transmitter see the Introduction section of the Sigma Software manual, 888-2469-001. Complete upgrade procedures are also located in the software manual. Section 1 explains how to upgrade the GUI program, while Section 3 explains how to do the ISP (In-System Programming) to update the Main Controller, Amp Interface and IPA Module.
2.4.1.3.2 Main Controller Dipswitch Settings:
To deactivate the Main Controller password requirement (necessary for eCDi™ connection) set the S2 dipswitch on the transmitter Main Controller Board as follows:
If eCDi™ is being connected to HP1 (J6), set S2-7 to ON
If eCDi™ is being connected to HP2 (J7), set S2-8 to ON
NOTE:
If Remote GUI connection is not being used it is also recommended that the Remote Access password in the Local GUI computer be set to Null (clear the password and press enter). See the SigmaCD Software Manual for more information.
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2.4.1.4 Exciter Connections
APEX Exciters
To connect the eCDi™ to an APEX™ exciter requires a standard ethernet cable (not cross-over) with RJ-45 connectors on each end. Two (2) 50ft ethernet cables labeled EX1 and EX2 have been provided. Connect the exciter(s) to the RJ-45 ports on the back of the eCDi™ labeled EX1 and EX2 in Figure 2-2.
IMPORTANT:
The IP address and Subnet mask must also be set up in the APEX exciter. See
"2.5 APEX Exciter Setup" on page 2-22.
NOTE:
When routing the ethernet cable to the back of the exciter, make sure to follow the cable supports and wiring harness to allow the exciters to be pulled completely out the front to the extent of the rack slides. Cable ties have been provided to secure the cables to prevent damage when the exciter is pulled out for service.
CD-1A Exciters
CD-1A exciters connect to the eCDi™ via serial port. Connect the provided 50ft serial cable labeled “EXCITER” to the serial port labeled “EXCITER” on the eCDi™. Route the cable into the back of the GUI control cabinet in the transmitter. This cable connects to the provided Y adaptor in the transmitter control cabinet. The Y adaptor allows 2 exciters to be connected to the eCDi™ on the same serial port. Connection of the Y adaptor cable depends on the age of the control cabinet. Both types of cabinet are covered on the next page.
NOTE:
The exciters can both be connected to the same serial cable because they only have access to the serial port if they are the active or ON-AIR exciter in the transmitter.
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There are 2 versions of Control Cabinet for the SigmaCD transmitter.
a. In the newer style cabinet the exciter serial
connections are already extended to the Cus­tomer I/O panel in the top rear area of the Control Cabinet. Connect the “Y” splitter cable to the Exciter A and Exciter B connec­tions (both are male D connectors) on the Customer I/O Panel and then connect the eCDi™ serial cable (female to male) to the “Y” cable as shown in Figure 2-5 (at right).
b. In older style cabinets, the exciter serial port
extension cables connect to the System I/O Board behind the customer I/O Panel, see Fig­ure 2-6A. In this case, disconnect the 2 serial cables, labeled 76 and 77 (both are male D connectors), from the System I/O Board and connect the “Y” cable directly to the end of the serial cables. Two (2) standoff kits are pro­vided to allow the exciter cables and the Y adaptor to be connected together. Then con­nect the eCDi™ serial cable (female to male) to the “Y” connector. The completed assem­bly is shown in Figure 2-6B.
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Figure 2-5 Serial Connection
Y Adaptor with Stand-offs
for Dual CD-1A Exciters
(newer style cabinet)
1. Remove cables from System I/O Board.
2. Add stand-off kits to the Y adaptor cable and connect to the exciter cables that were just removed.
3. Connect Y adaptor to eCDi™ Exciter cable.
(A)
(B)
Figure 2-6 Serial Connection for Dual CD-1A Exciters (older cabinets)
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2.4.2 DiamondCD Series™ Transmitter
2.4.2.1 AC Power
If the eCDi™ is installed in the DiamondCD control cabinet, then it can be plugged into the already present UPS (Un-interruptible Power Supply) near the bottom front of the cabinet. Be careful not to un-plug the local transmitter control GUI computer that is plugged in here.
2.4.2.2 Transmitter Serial Connection
Connect the serial port labeled “XMTR” on the eCDi™ to J6 (Harris Protocol #1) or J35 (Harris Protocol #2) on the System I/O Board. A 50ft serial cable labeled “XMTR” is provided in the cable kit. J6 and J35 are both female D connectors.
System I/O Board
Rear View
Figure 2-7 DiamondCD Serial Connections on System I/O Board
Make sure the dipswitches, S4 or S6 (depending on the port being connected) on the front side of the System I/O Board are set for a direct computer connection, as shown in Figure 2-4. Only switches 3 and 4 should be ON (in the up position).
S5
S4
S6
TCP/IP port (actually Com 3 from the local GUI computer). Do not use this port for eCDi™ connection.
J6 and J35 also called HP1 and HP2 (Harris Protocol). Either of these ports can be used for Remote GUI operation. Both ports are configurable for DTE (Tx and Rx swapped) or DCE (Tx and Rx thru).
Do not change. Switches set for ISP to Cabinet Controller
ON
J5
S5
J6
J35
These settings assume a pin for pin cable
5 6
1
4
2 3
ON
1
2 3
ON
1
2 3
8
7
Not used for eCDi™
4 5 678
S4
4 8
5 6
7
S6
J5 - TCP\IP
J6 - Harris Protocol #1
J35 - Harris Protocol #2
Figure 2-8 DiamondCD System I/O Board, Serial Port Switch Settings
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2.4.2.3 DiamondCD Main Controller Setup
2.4.2.3.1 DiamondCD Software Requirements:
The DiamondCD transmitter has four (4) separate pieces of software/firmware which must be at the following levels or higher before the eCDi™ can be connected:
GUI Program Software for Windows® - GUI Version 3.0.0 (or higher)
Main Controller Firmware - Version 3.0 (or higher)
Cabinet Controller Firmware - Version 3.9 (or higher)
PA Module Firmware - Version 2.14 (or higher)
NOTE:
The most important one of the above is the Main Controller firmware but the transmitter software/firmware is a package and all 4 should be updated to the most current release levels at the same time. Failure to update all 4 to the levels on the upgrade disk or CD could cause operational conflicts.
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To check the Firmware revision levels on the transmitter see the Introduction section of the DiamondCD Software manual, 888-2470-001. Complete upgrade procedures are also located in the software manual. Section 1 explains how to upgrade the GUI program, while Section 3 explains how to do the ISP (In-System Programming) to update the Main Controller, Cabinet Controller and PA Modules.
2.4.2.3.2 Main Controller Dipswitch Settings
To deactivate the Main Controller password requirement (necessary for eCDi™ connection) set the S2 dipswitch on the transmitter Main Controller Board as follows:
If eCDi™ is being connected to HP1 (J6), set S2-7 to ON
If eCDi™ is being connected to HP2 (J35), set S2-8 to ON
NOTE:
If Remote GUI connection is not being used it is also recommended that the Remote Access password in the Local GUI computer be set to Null (clear the password and press enter). See the DiamondCD Software Manual for more information.
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2.4.2.4 Exciter Connections
APEX Exciters
To connect the eCDi™ to an APEX™ exciter requires a standard ethernet cable (not cross-over) with RJ-45 connectors on each end. Two (2) 50ft ethernet cables labeled EX1 and EX2 have been provided. Connect the exciter(s) to the RJ-45 ports on the back of the eCDi™ labeled EX1 and EX2 in Figure 2-2.
IMPORTANT:
The IP address and Subnet mask must also be set up in the APEX exciter. See
"2.5 APEX Exciter Setup" on page 2-22.
NOTE:
When routing the ethernet cable to the back of the exciter, make sure to follow the cable supports and wiring harness to allow the exciters to be pulled completely out the front to the extent of the rack slides. Cable ties have been provided to secure the cables to prevent damage when the exciter is pulled out for service.
CD-1A Exciters
CD-1A exciters connect to the eCDi™ via serial port. Connect the provided 50ft serial cable labeled “EXCITER” to the serial port labeled “EXCITER” on the eCDi™. Route the cable into the back of the GUI control cabinet in the transmitter. This cable connects to the provided Y adaptor in the transmitter control cabinet. The Y adaptor allows 2 exciters to be connected to the eCDi™ on the same serial port. Connection of the Y adaptor cable depends on the age of the control cabinet. Both types of cabinet are covered on the next page.
NOTE:
The exciters can both be connected to the same serial cable because they only have access to the serial port if they are the active or ON-AIR exciter in the transmitter.
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There are 2 versions of Control Cabinet for the DiamondCD transmitter.
a. In the newer style cabinet the exciter serial
connections are already extended to the Customer I/O panel in the top rear area of the Control Cabinet. Connect the “Y” split­ter cable to the exciter A and Exciter B con­nections (both are male D connectors) on the Customer I/O Panel and then connect the eCDi™ serial cable (female to male) to the “Y” cable as shown in Figure 2-9.
b. In older style cabinets, the exciter serial port
extension cables connect to the System I/O Board behind the customer I/O Panel, see Figure 2-10A. In this case, disconnect the 2 serial cables, labeled 76 and 77 (both are male D connectors), from the System I/O Board and connect the “Y” cable directly to the end of the serial cables. Two (2) standoff kits are provided to allow the cable and the Y adaptor to be connected together. Then connect the eCDi™ serial cable (female to male) to the “Y” connector. The completed assembly is shown in Figure 2-10B.
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Figure 2-9 Serial Connection
Y Adaptor with Stand-offs
for Dual CD-1A Exciters
(newer style cabinet)
1. Remove cables from System I/O Board.
2. Add stand-off kits to the Y adaptor cable and connect to the exciter cables that were just removed.
3. Connect Y adaptor to eCDi™ Exciter cable.
(A)
(B)
Figure 2-10 Serial Connection for Dual CD-1A Exciters (older cabinets)
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2.4.3 PlatinumCD and Platinum Analog TV Transmitters
Since the only installation differences between PlatinumCD (DTV transmitter) and the Platinum Analog transmitter is the exciter, both transmitters will be discussed as one.
2.4.3.1
Mounting and AC Power
The eCDi™ unit can be mounted in the Platinum Control cabinet if there is room to mount it, however there are no rack rails on which to mount the eCDi™ unit. It is therefore recommended that the eCDi™ unit be mounted in an equipment rack nearby, or at least within the 50ft maximum limit of the serial cable connection.
NOTE:
If the unit is mounted into the transmitter, ac power may be obtained by connecting to the same terminals on the 1TB2 terminal strip as the exciters, using a moulded ac power cord with a pigtailed end. 1TB2 will always have 220/ 240Vac present.
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WARNING:
DISCONNECT PRIMARY POWER FROM THE CONTROL CABINET AT THE MAIN AC WALL DISCONNECT BEFORE REMOVING SAFETY SHIELDS OR ATTEMPTING TO MAKE ANY CONNECTIONS.
2.4.3.2
Connect the
Transmitter Serial Connection
9 pin to 25 pin null modem adaptor to J9 (a 25 pin female D connector) on the rear of the Monitor Board in the Platinum control cabinet. Next connect the provided 9 pin in-line surge protector to the adaptor just installed.
lug on the surge protector to the cabinet.
Finally connect one end of the provided 50ft
Be sure to connect the ground
serial cable labeled “XMTR” to the 9 pin surge protector and the other end to the serial port on the eCDi™ labeled “XMTR.” Use the provided cable ties to support the cable and adaptors to prevent stress on the Monitor Board connection.
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CAUTION:
THE RS232 SERIAL CONNECTION ON THE PLATINUM MONITOR BOARD HAS NO SURGE PROTECTION. A SURGE PROTECTOR IS PROVIDED WITH THE INSTALLATION KIT. THE SURGE PROTECTOR SHOULD BE MOUNTED ON THE TRANSMITTER END OF THE CABLE AND BE GROUNDED TO THE TRANSMITTER CABINET. FAILURE TO INSTALL THE SURGE PROTECTOR COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PLATINUM MONITOR BOARD.
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Table 2-1 DB9 to DB25 Null Modem Conversion Cable Connections
Serial Cable - Null Modem Conversion DB9 to DB25 DB9 DTE Device (Computer) Connects To DB25 DTE Device (Transmitter)
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Pin 2 Rx Pin 3 Tx Pin 5 Signal GND When making a cable for this connection, these are the only connections required.
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Pin 2 Tx Pin 3 Rx Pin 7 Signal GND
2.4.3.3 Exciter Connections
HX-1V Analog Exciters
The eCDi™ does not connect to the HX-1V analog exciters.
APEX Exciters
To connect the eCDi™ to an APEX™ exciter requires a standard ethernet cable (not cross-over) with RJ-45 connectors on each end. Two (2) 50ft ethernet cables labeled EX1 and EX2 have been provided. Connect the exciter(s) to the RJ-45 ports on the back of the eCDi™ labeled EX1 and EX2 in Figure 2-2.
IMPORTANT:
The IP address and Subnet mask must also be set up in the APEX exciter. See
"2.5 APEX Exciter Setup" on page 2-22.
NOTE:
When routing the ethernet cable to the back of the exciter, make sure to follow the cable supports and wiring harness to allow the exciters to be pulled completely out the front to the extent of the rack slides. Cable ties have been provided to secure the cables to prevent damage when the exciter is pulled out for service.
CD-1A Exciters
CD-1A exciters connect to the eCDi™ via serial port. Since the eCDi™ unit will be mounted external to the control cabinet in most installations the recommended connection is as follows:
a. Connect the provided, 10ft, 9 pin serial cables labeled RS232 Diag EXC A and
RS232 Diag EXC B to the RS232 ports on the back of each exciter and route the cables with the exciter wiring harness. See Figure 2-11 for connection drawing.
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NOTE:
When routing the serial cable to the back of the exciters, make sure to follow the cable supports and wiring harness to allow the exciters to be pulled completely out the front to the extent of the rack slides. Cable ties should be used to secure the serial cable to prevent damage when the exciter is pulled out for service.
b. Connect the provided Y adaptor to the ends of
both 10ft. cables. Two (2) stand-off kits are provided and should be attached to the Y adap-
Y Adaptor
tor cable as shown here.
c. Connect the supplied 50ft. cable labeled
“Exciter” from the Y adaptor “Exciter” port to the serial port labeled “Exciter” on the eCDi™ unit.
NOTE:
The exciters can both be connected to the same serial cable because they only have access to the serial port if they are the active or ON-AIR exciter in the transmitter.
IMPORTANT:
If there is only one (1) CD-1A exciter to be connected, then simply omit the “Y” splitter cable in the previous instructions and connect the 50ft. eCDi™ serial cable labeled “Exciter” directly from the eCDi™ unit to the exciter.
CD-1A
RS232
10ft. Serial Cable
Exciter A CD-1A
RS232
10ft. Serial Cable
Exciter B
NOTE: Be sure to route these cables along the existing wiring harness to the exciters
NOTE: attach the standoff kits to the Y adaptor cable. This allows the serial cables to be secured directly to the Y adaptor.
Y Adaptor Cable
eCDi™
Exciter Port
50ft. Serial Cable
Figure 2-11 Connection Drawing for Dual CD-1A Exciters
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2.4.3.4 Platinum TV Transmitter Settings
There are 2 settings in the Platinum TV transmitter which must be setup before the eCDi™ will connect:
Baud Rate - 9600 Baud
Control and System Passwords - Null (no passwords set)
These controls are accessed via the Platinum Control Panel (plasma display) by selecting:
SETUP ? SENTRY
This will bring up the display shown below in Figure 2-12. Once the baud rate is set and any passwords cleared, select SAVE.
INFO:
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If the SENTRY™ option is not available under the setup menu, the Platinum Monitor board will require a software and memory upgrade. These components are included in the eCDi™ installation kit for the Platinum Analog TV transmitters. See " Appendix G Platinum TV Monitor Board Upgrade" to decide if the upgrade is necessary and for detailed instructions on performing the upgrade. This upgrade may also be required for some Platinum CD Digital TV transmitters.
NOTE: Set Baud Rate to 9600 and
make sure that no passwords are set.
Figure 2-12 Platinum Control Panel
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2.4.4 Ranger Transmitter
2.4.4.1
If the eCDi™ unit is mounted in the Ranger cabinet, it should be mounted near the top of the cabinet and can be plugged into the power strip in the rear of the transmitter. Alternately, the eCDi™ can also be mounted in a nearby equipment rack.
2.4.4.2
Connect the serial port labeled “XMTR” on the eCDi™ to Board uing the provided
used depending on where the eCDi™ is mounted).
Mounting and AC Power
Transmitter Serial Connection
J7 on the Main Controller
10ft or 50ft serial cable labeled “XMTR” (either cable can be
2.4.4.3 Exciter Connections
CD-1A Exciter
Connect the provided 10ft or 50ft, 9 pin, serial cable labeled “Exciter” to the serial port on the eCDi™ labeled “Exciter.” Connect the other end to the RS232 serial port on the back of the CD-1A exciter (it is the only 9 pin D connector and is labeled Diagnostic Port on some exciters).
NOTE:
When routing the serial cable to the back of the exciter, make sure to follow the cable supports and wiring harness to allow the exciters to be pulled completely out the front to the extent of the rack slides. Cable ties should be used to secure the serial cable to prevent damage when the exciter is pulled out for service.
APEX Exciters
To connect the eCDi™ to an APEX™ exciter requires a standard ethernet cable (not cross-over) with RJ-45 connectors on each end. Use the provided 10ft or 50ft ethernet cable labeled EX1 to connect the exciter ethernet port to the ethernet port on the back of the eCDi™ labeled EX1 in Figure 2-2.
IMPORTANT:
The IP address and Subnet mask must also be set up in the APEX exciter. See
"2.5 APEX Exciter Setup" on page 2-22.
NOTE:
When routing the ethernet cable to the back of the exciter, make sure to follow the cable supports and wiring harness to allow the exciters to be pulled completely out the front to the extent of the rack slides. Cable ties have been provided to secure the cables to prevent damage when the exciter is pulled out for service.
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2.4.5 Platinum Z FM and IBOC Transmitters
Since the only difference between the Platinum Z FM analog and the Platinum Z IBOC transmitter is the exciter (at least as far as the eCDi™ installation is concerned) these transmitters will be discussed as one.
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2.4.5.1
The eCDi™ unit can only be mounted in the transmitter if it has a single exciter. This would also require bringing an external source of 110/220Vac into the transmitter.
2.4.5.2
Connect the provided 9 pin to 25 pin null modem adaptor to J21 on the Display/ Backplane Board in the transmitter control unit. J21 is on the left side of the Display/ Backplane board right next to the Master Controller, see Figure 2-13 for location of the connector.
Connect one end of the provided 10ft or 50ft serial cable labeled “XMTR” (either cable can be used depending on where the eCDi™ is mounted) to the serial port on the eCDi™ labeled “XMTR”. Connect the other end to the 9 pin to 25 pin null modem adaptor previously connected to J21 on the Display/Backplane Board. See Table 2-2 for DB9 (DTE) to DB25 (DCE) conversion pinouts.
Mounting and AC Power
IMPORTANT:
Do not plug the eCDi™ into the spare ac cord that is already wired in all Z FM Transmitters for the second exciter. This cord is 220/240Vac, which is okay, but is switched with the transmitter on/off switch, which is unacceptable.
Transmitter Serial Connection
See Close-up at right
Figure 2-13 Platinum Z Controller Serial Connection
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Table 2-2 DB9 to DB25 Null Modem Cable Connections
Serial Cable - Straight Conversion DB9 to DB25 DB9 DTE Device (Computer) Connects To DB25 DCE Device (Transmitter) Pin 1 DCE *Pin 2 Rx *Pin 3 Tx
Pin 4 DTE (DTR) *Pin 5 Signal GND Pin 6 DSR Pin 7 RTS Pin 8 CTS Soldered to DB9 metal - Shield *The connections in the shaded rows are the only required connections.
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Pin 8 *Pin 3 Rx *Pin 2 Tx Pin 20 DTE (DTR) *Pin 7 Signal GND Pin 6 DSR Pin 4 RTS Pin 5 CTS Pin 1 Shield to Frame GND
2.4.5.3 Exciter Connections
No exciter connection required. Exciter information is gathered via the transmitter controller. This applies for all Platinum Z exciters:
Dexstar™ IBOC Exciter
Digit™
SuperCiter Analog Exciter
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2.4.6 Atlas Transmitter
The following applies to either the Atlas Digital DVB-T transmitter or the Atlas Analog (NTSC or PAL) transmitter as they both have the same Main Controller hardware.
2.4.6.1 Atlas Digital Mounting and AC Power
The eCDi™ can be mounted inside the transmitter cabinet if there is sufficient room. In this case the ac power may be obtained from TB6 pins 1, 2 and 3 using a standard moulded ac plug with a pigtail at the opposite end for connection to the terminal strip. TB6-1 and 2 come from a step down transformer and are therefore interchangeable.
The ac connections to the transmitter are as follows:
TB6 - 1 Line/N
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TB6 - 2 Line/N
eCDi™ Power supply connector
TB6 - 3 GND
2.4.6.2 Atlas Analog Mounting and AC Power
The eCDi™ can be mounted inside the transmitter cabinet and is actually shown in the Atlas Analogue Overall Wiring Diagrams which came with the transmitter. The AC cord for the eCDi™ is prewired into the Atlas Analogue cabinet along with the serial cable to the controller (W9).
2.4.6.3
For the Atlas Digital, connect the serial port labeled “XMTR” on the eCDi™ to the Main Controller Board using the provided
(either cable can be used depending on where the eCDi™ is mounted).
For the Atlas Analogue, cable W9 is prewired into the cabinet and simply needs to be connected to the eCDi™ “XMTR” port. See the Atlas Analogue Wiring Diagram.
Transmitter Serial Connection
J7 on
10ft or 50ft serial cable labeled “XMTR”
2.4.6.4 Exciter Connections
No exciter connection required. Exciter information is gathered via the transmitter controller.
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2.4.7 PowerCD™ Digital UHF Transmitter
The “Display Unit” in the PowerCD transmitter is actually a modified eCDi™ which has a local touchscreen interface attached to its front panel.
For information about operating the local touchscreen interface see the “PowerCD Transmitter Operators Manual” 888-2475-001.
The eCDi™ (aka the PowerCD Display Unit) comes pre-installed and configured in the powerCD. However, you will still need to go through the configuration screens to customize the unit for your site. This includes making sure the time and date are correct, adding users and setting passwords, setting Email alert addresses, fault log filters etc...
If you are going to use an SNMP Network Manager program like Recon™ or the Harris Broadcast Manager, you will want to pay close attention to the SNMP configuration screens.
See "2.8 eCDi™ Configuration" on page 2-26 to check and set your configuration. It is important that you check the information in all of the configuration screens to see if it applies to your site.
It is also important to note that the PowerCD transmitter uses one eCDi™ in the Driver cabinet and one in each PA Cabinet. A router, with a 4 port switch, is installed in the Driver cabinet and is factory configured to provide access to all of the eCDi’s in the transmitter using a single internet IP address (using port forwarding). While each eCDi™ could actually be placed directly on a network with its own IP address, the router also provides a firewall at the transmitter site to protect the transmitter. For more information on setting up the router, see the “PowerCD Transmitter Operators Manual” 888-2475-001.
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2.5 APEX Exciter Setup
IMPORTANT:
The APEX exciter software must be 4.0 or later to activate the Ethernet port for use with eCDi™. This software (along with the Harris ISP program and program­ming instructions) can be obtained via download from the Harris Premier web site or by contacting Harris Technical support. To check the software revision of your APEX press the “System Control” button on the APEX front panel. This will bring up the screen shown in Figure 2-14. If the software revision is not 4.0 or later, it must be upgraded using the Harris ISP (In-System Programming) soft­ware, and the files downloaded from the web site, before it will communicate with the eCDi™.
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revision
NOTE:
For more information regarding APEX upgrades, see the APEX technical manual, 888-2491-001.
INFO:
The Harris ISP (In-System Programming)2.0 software, provided at no cost, is used to update the firmware memory in the APEX exciter via the serial port on the front or back of the unit. The Harris ISP 2.0 program, upgrade software and instructions can be downloaded from the Harris Premier Website. Please note that Harris ISP 2.0 must be used. Harris ISP 1.10, which comes loaded on the Diamond and Sigma transmitter GUI, is not compatible with APEX. Do not load Harris ISP 2.0 on a Diamond and/or Sigma transmitter GUI as it is not backward compatible.
Figure 2-14 APEX Software Revision Check
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2.5.1 Setting APEX IP Address
If one or more APEX exciters are to be connected to the eCDi™, it is necessary to set an IP Address and Subnet Mask for each exciter. Go to the display on the front of the APEX exciter and select Home - Setup - Serial I/O. This will bring up the screen in Figure 2-15A. Select NEXT to open the Ethernet Setup screen shown in Figure 2-15B. Click on each number to bring up the edit window and change them one at a time to that shown here. The exciter will have to be shut off and then turned back on before the
changes will take effect.
The following IP addresses were implemented as of eCDi™ software revision 2.6.K or higher. For all previous versions see the NOTE below.
IP Address: 192.168.217.200
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Set the second exciter to:
IP Address: 192.168.217.201
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
NOTE:
For all eCDi™ software revisions before 2.6.K use the following IP addresses for the APEX exciter:
Exciter 1: 192.168.0.200 Exciter 2: 192.168.0.201
Select Next
(A)
NOTE: The exciter will have to be shut off (ac power removed) and then turned back on before the changes will take effect.
Figure 2-15 APEX Exciter Ethernet Setup Screen
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2.6 CD-1A Electronic Serial Number Reset
The CD-1A has an Electronic Serial number or ESN. If this has been set to something other than the factory default value (this normally only happens if the CD-EYE program has been used with the CD-1A), it must then be reset before the eCDi™ will be able to communicate with the CD-1A. To reset the ESN, pull the exciter all the way out on its rack slides. Open the exciter by pulling up on the top half of the exciter. Use the prop arm to hold up the upper half of the exciter. Dipswitch S3-5 and S3-6 should be placed in the OFF position. Then switch S3-5 to the ON position and then back to OFF. Finally, press the reset button located on the same board as S3. The ESN is now reset and the CD-1A should communicate with the eCDi™. Dipswitch S3 is located near the front of the exciter on the Corrector Controller board. See Figure 2-16 below for the location of dipswitch S3.
NOTE:
For dual exciter systems, don’t forget to reset the second exciter as well.
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Figure 2-16 CD-1A Exciter, S3 Location
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2.7 Initial Turn-On
Once the unit is installed, it is ready to be turned on. The power switch is located on the back of the unit on the right hand side.
At this point the following connections should already be made:
1. AC power connection to the eCDi™ unit (110/220Vac).
2. Serial connection to the transmitter controller.
3. Serial or Ethernet connection (whichever is required) to the exciter(s).
4. Ethernet Uplink jumper on the back of the eCDi™ unit from the LAN port
to the first port on the internal switch (see Figure 2-2).
5. Ethernet connection from the WAN port on the eCDi™ to a hub on the Sta-
tion LAN or WAN. A 50ft RJ-45 cable labeled “WAN” is provided for this
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NOTE:
The WAN connection will not be able to be accessed until after the eCDi™ configuration is finished in the following paragraphs. Configuration requires connecting an external computer to the RJ-45 Config port on the front of the eCDi™ using the provided 6ft ethernet cable that is labeled “Configure”.
IMPORTANT:
All ethernet cables connected to the eCDi™ should be shielded twisted pair (STP) category 5 (Cat 5) cable. All cables supplied with the eCDi™ are shielded.
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IMPORTANT!
2.8 eCDi™ Configuration
Now that the eCDi™ unit is turned on, connect an external computer with a 10 base T network connection directly to the ethernet port on the front of the eCDi™ using the provided ethernet cable labeled “Configure.” This port must be used for the initial configuration of the unit. As of eCDi™ software Rev 2.6.K, the configuration port has a
fixed IP address of 192.168.217.254 or a name of ecdi-local on all units.
STEP 1 The eCDi™ supports DHCP which means the computer to be connected
for configuration can be set to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically” as shown in Figure 2-17. In this mode eCDi™ will assign the remote
NOTE: The Configuration port IP address for any software revision before 2.6.K is
192.168.0.254 and the computer must be set to:
192.168.0.1
255.255.255.0
computer an IP address when it connects.
Right-click on Network Neighborhood and select Properties. This can
also be accessed by selecting “Network and Dialup Connections” in the Control Panel.
Next, right-click on the LAN connection and select Properties again.
Click on Internet Protocol (TCP\IP) and click on Properties again.
This brings up the IP address screen. Select “Obtain an IP address auto-
matically” as shown. Click OK and close all windows and re-boot.
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Right Click and select Properties
Click on Internet Protocol and then click Properties
Note: If the computer is changed to DHCP mode from a fixed IP address, the computer may have to be re-started
Figure 2-17 Changing the Remote Computer IP Address
Make a note of the computer
settings before making any changes, so it can be easily reset after configuring the eCDi™.
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STEP 2 To access the eCDi™ and the configuration screens, open a browser
(such as IE or Netscape) and type one of the following into the Address bar of the browser and press Enter: (these addresses are only implemented in eCDi™ software revision 2.6.K and above)
http://192.168.217.254
http://ecdi-local (this is a fixed eCDi™ domain name on the
configuration port)
NOTE:
If you have an eCDi™ software revision before 2.6.K then the configuration port IP address is http://192.168.0.254
This will bring up the screen shown in Figure 2-18. Do not login to the application yet.
Click here
Then click here
Do not login here at this time
Figure 2-18 eCDi™ Login Screen
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2.8.1 Troubleshooting Tips
1. When using DHCP, connection problems can occur if the computer fails to
release it old IP address. To check this: (Do not type the quote marks)
a. Open a DOS Prompt and type “ipconfig” and press enter. This
should return an IP address in the range of 192.168.217.1 to
192.168.217.49 . If not, then in the same DOS window type “ipcon­fig/release” and press enter. Then type “ipconfig/renew” and press enter.
b. Type “ipconfig” again to verify an address has been issued in the
range given above.
NOTE:
If connection cannot be made, try setting the remote computer to a fixed IP address. Select “Use the following IP address” as shown to the right. Then enter the IP address
192.168.217.1 with a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0 (this address is only
valid if you have eCDi™ software revision 2.6.K or higher). Try Step 2 again. If it still does not work, try
several different ethernet cables.
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If you have an eCDi™ software revision before 2.6.K then enter you must set a fixed IP address of
192.168.0.1 with a subnet mask of
255.255.255.0
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IMPORTANT:
To run eCDi™ requires that the Java 2 Runtime Environment plug-in be loaded. If the computer used to access the eCDi™ does not have this plug-in installed, it will be automatically downloaded from the eCDi™ and the screen in Figure 2-19 will appear asking if you want to load the plug-in. Select Yes and then follow the on-screen instructions to load the plug-in. This will not require a computer restart and will only happen the first time a computer logs on to eCDi™.
Figure 2-19 Java 2 Runtime Environment Plug-in
INFO:
To get the computer to use the latest plug-in, it is sometimes necessary to unload all previous versions of the Java Runtime Environment using Add/Remove programs in the Windows Control Panel. Once all versions are removed, accessing the eCDi™ will automatically load it again.
STEP 3 Click on “Service eCDi” as shown on the left side of
the login screen in Figure 2-18. This provides access to the Configure and Upgrade options. Click on Configure. This will bring up the Configuration Login screen in Figure 2-20.
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CAUTION: The eCDi™ will only ask for the administrator password once per session. To prevent unauthorized access to the configuration, the browser should be closed and then re-opened, which then requires that the administrator password be entered again.
Figure 2-20 Configuration Login Screen (Administrator password required)
STEP 4 Type in the following and then press OK:
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The PRESET button resets all configuration settings back to factory defaults
User Name - admin Password - admin (This can and should be changed immediately, once the configuration screens are accessed).
Figure 2-21. Click on General to open the screen in Figure 2-22.
Figure 2-21 Main Configuration Menu Screen
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Figure 2-22 General Configuration Screen
STEP 6 Set a new administrator password. Although shown checked here, the
“Allow remote administration” checkbox should only be checked if you want to be able to access these configuration screens via the station LAN or WAN. If this box is not checked, then only a local connection to the front of the eCDi™ unit will allow access to the configuration screens.
STEP 7 Set the Location of the box and/or any call letters. This is used by the
browser applet, email and SNMP.
STEP 8 Set the correct time and date. This information is used for time stamping
of the metering and fault logs. Use the pull down menu to select the appropriate time zone.
STEP 9 Time Server IP (recommended): If there is a time server available on the
local network it will be auto-detected or can be set manually. An internet time server could also be used. If no time server is specified, the internal pc clock will be used and will require manual setting at frequent intervals for accurate time stamping of logs.
NOTE:
Time Zone setting will affect the time even when a Time Server is used.
STEP 10 When all changes are made, press Submit and then press Back to return
to the main menu.
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STEP 11 Select Feature Key on the main menu to get the screen shown in Figure
2-23. The Feature key number is normally entered at the factory before shipment, but is also recorded in the Factory Test Data included with the unit. If not already entered, type in the 40 character key to setup the eCDi™ for the correct hardware and features.
STEP 12 Once the key is entered, click on Submit and then verify that the correct
hardware and features are displayed. Depending on the transmitter type (chosen by the feature key) you may also need to select the correct type of exciter for each exciter position. If you change the exciter selection, click on Submit to finish the Feature Key configuration.
INFO:
The Feature Key is an encrypted code word that contains all of the hardware configuration, such as transmitter type and any add on features such as Performance Monitoring. The Feature Key is coded to the hardware in the eCDi™ and therefore can only be used on a specific eCDi™ unit.
NOTE:
Other than the exciter selections, the text boxes below the Feature Key box are not editable and can only be changed with a different Feature Key. If the transmitter hardware or features purchased do not match the information displayed, contact technical support.
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NOTE: This screen is only
an example. Do not use this for your
installation.
The exciter type must be chosen on site depending on the equipment present. If no exciter is to be controlled, then select None/Other.
STEP 13 Once the information is entered, submitted and verified, press Back to
These features are chosen by the Feature Key and connot be changed without changing the Key
Figure 2-23 Feature Key Configuration Screen
return to the main menu. Click on User mgmt to access the User Management screen in Figure 2-24.
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STEP 14 To add users, Type in a Username and password and then select their
level of access: Engineer, Operator or Monitor (none of these can change configuration). Users can be deleted using the Delete user pull down menu.
INFO:
The 3 password levels set the Web GUI transmitter control access level.
Engineer provides access to all Web GUI screens and control functions. Operator provides access to all GUI screens, but limits functionality to basic On,
Off, Raise and Lower power (these functions depend on the transmitter).
Monitor provides access to all screens but prevents any transmitter control.
NOTE:
Passwords are case sensitive, but Usernames are not.
STEP 15 When all changes are made, press Submit and then press Back to return
to the main menu. Click on Network to access the screen in Figure 2-25.
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STEP 16 If you are connecting to a network (via the WAN connection on the
eCDi™) that supports DHCP then click the “dhcp” button and the dhcp server should assign all of the required IP addresses automatically. Problems with this function should be directed to the station network administrator. If the network does not use dhcp, or if it is desired to have a static IP address, then select “static” and manually enter at least the IP Address and the Subnet mask.
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NOTE: The information in this picture is for example only.
Figure 2-25 Network Configuration Screen
STEP 17 When all changes are made, press Submit and then press Back to return
to the main menu. Click on SNMP to access the screen in Figure 2-26.
IMPORTANT:
The SNMP Configuration screen only needs to be set up if an SNMP Network Manager is going to be used to access the eCDi™. If the web browser is going to be the only interface then skip to STEP 27, to continue the eCDi™ configuration.
NOTE:
If your network supports Default DNS then the host name can be used to access the eCDi™. IF not, the IP address must be used. Example: http://137.237.242.26 or http://my-ecdi.bpd.harris.com or whatever is enabled in HostName and Domain Name).
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STEP 18 SNMP Manager Configuration. In the “Add IP Address” box, type in the
STEP 19 SNMP Agent Configuration. Type in the name of the “rw community”
STEP 20 Checking the “ENABLE SET” checkbox sets this eCDi™ to accept
STEP 21 Select the appropriate version of traps for your SNMP system by
NOTE: See Section 6 for additional SNMP information.
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IP addresses of the computers to which all SNMP trap messages will be sent. To delete a trap destination, use the “Delete IP Address” pull down menu and select the destination to be deleted.
(read/write Community).
SNMP SET (remote control) commands (this is a high security risk unless SNMP V3 is used).Un-checking this box means that an SNMP manager will only be able to provide status and monitoring (GET commands).
selecting v1 Traps or v2 Traps (SNMP Version 1 or SNMP Version 2).
NOTE: See Section 7 for Firewall port information
Figure 2-26 SNMP Configuration
STEP 22 When all changes are made, press Submit and then press Back to return
to the main menu.Click on SNMP v3 to access the screen in Figure 2-28.
NOTE:
When “Apply” is pressed on the Configuration main menu (see Figure 2-21) the eCDi™ will send test SNMP Trap messages to all specified SNMP Network Managers.
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STEP 23 If you are using SNMP v3 (version 3) then User Names and Passwords
must be entered for each user. Simply type the User Name and Password into the text boxes and press Submit. Users may be deleted by using the delete user pull down menu. To edit a user requires that it simply be deleted and re-entered.
STEP 24 Next select the type of security functionality to be used by selecting
either “MD5 & DES” for authentication and encryption or select “Noauth and Noenc” for no authorization or encryption.
STEP 25 Lastly, select the V3 only checkbox to prevent V1 and V2 logins that
would bypass the username and password security of V3.
NOTE: See Section 6 for additional SNMP information.
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STEP 26 When all changes are made, press Submit and then press Back to return
to the main menu. Click on Email to access the screen in Figure 2-28.
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Figure 2-27 SNMP v3 Setup
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STEP 27 This screen is for setting up Email addresses that will be alerted when
there is a fault condition in the transmitter. To add an address, simply type the address in the “Add address” text box and click on Submit. The address should then show up in the Address List. The Delete address pull down menu can then be used to delete any entered addresses.
NOTE:
If an address is entered incorrectly simply delete it and add it again.
STEP 28 The station Network Administrator should be able to supply the SMTP
Server IP and the eCDi email address. The email address is used as the sender address, so recipients know from where the email was sent.
STEP 29 If your mail server requires authentication then check the “Requires
Auth” checkbox and enter a User Name and Password for each address.
Figure 2-28 Email Configuration Screen
STEP 30 Set Email Filters. Email filters provide a way to block or limit the alert
emails being sent. Figure 2-29 shows the choices for the 3 categories of email filters:
a. Faults b. Warnings
c. Info
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Figure 2-29 Email Filters
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Selecting “None” (no filter) will allow all indications for the selected
category to send an email alert.
Selecting “Sum” will block all Summary indications in the selected
category. All other indications in that category will send an email alert.
Selecting “All but Sum” (the most common selection) will block all
emails but the Summary indications for the selected category (i.e. only summary indications will send an alert email).
Selecting “All” will block all emails for that category. This is most
commonly used for the Info category since these are mostly Status indications.
NOTE:
Checking the “Local Mode” checkbox will disable all email alerts when the transmitter is in Local mode (or Remote Disable as the case may be).
STEP 31 When all changes are made, press Submit and then press Back to return
to the main menu. Click on Applet to access the screen in Figure 2-30.
IMPORTANT:
When “Apply” is pressed on the Configuration main menu (shown in Figure 2-
21), the eCDi™ will send a test email to all of the addresses in the list. It will also send SNMP Trap messages to all specified SNMP Network Managers.
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STEP 32 The Communication settings shown here are the defaults. The Refresh
and Retry Intervals should only be changed if connection problems are experienced.
Enable SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption is an option for added security, but keep in mind that this will slow down the overall connection and could take several minutes to obtain the encryption key.
Allow Save Credentials checkbox enables (checked) and disables (unchecked) the Save Credentials? checkbox on the eCDi™ login screen shown in Figure 2-18 on page 2-27 and at the right. In other words, if the Allow Save Credentials: checkbox is not checked in the Applet Configuration screen, then the Save Credentials? function on the login screen is grayed out and not functional.
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CAUTION:
USING THE SAVE CREDENTIALS FUNCTION GREATLY INCREASES NETWORK SECURITY RISK, AS THIS CAUSES THE USERNAME AND PASSWORD TO BE SAVED AS A COOKIE AND PASSED TO THE ECDI™ AS A LIGHTLY SCRAMBLED TEXT FILE.
Figure 2-30 Applet Configuration Screen
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STEP 33 Set Fault Log Filters. Fault Log filters (new as of eCDi™ firmware
revision 3.0.L) provide a way to block or limit the entries in the Fault Log. Figure 2-29 shows the choices for the 3 categories of filters:
a. Faults b. Warnings
c. Info
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Figure 2-31 Fault Log Filters
Selecting “None” (no filter) will allow all indications for the selected
category to be entered into the Fault Log.
Selecting “Sum” will block all Summary indications in the selected
category. All other indications in that category will be entered into the Fault Log.
Selecting “All but Sum” (the most common selection) will block all
entries but the Summary indications for the selected category (i.e. only summary indications will be entered into the Fault Log).
Selecting “All” will block all Fault Log entries for that category. This
is most commonly used for the Info category since these are mostly Status indications.
STEP 34 When all changes are made, press Submit and then press Back to return to
the main menu. Click on Meter Logging to access the screen in Figure 2-32.
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STEP 35 For information on setting up the Meterlog and the Performance
Monitoring alarms, see
"3.4.1.2 Meter Log" on page 3-7
"3.6.2 Performance Faults Screen" on page 3-20.
Figure 2-32 Meterlog and Performance Monitoring Configuration Screens
2.8.2 Apply Changes
Once all of the Configuration information is entered on the individual screens, you must click on “Apply.” to actually send the changes to the eCDi™. The Apply button is on the Main Configuration menu shown in Figure 2-33. As stated previously, this will also cause test emails and SNMP trap messages to be sent to all entered addresses.
Figure 2-33 Main Configuration
Menu Screen
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2.8.3 Backing Up the Configuration
On the Configuration main menu (shown in Figure 2-33) click on <<Download to save the configuration to a file. This will bring up a window asking if you want to save the file to disk and the file will be called “ecdi_config.zip.” Make sure the “Save file to disk” button is checked and click OK.
NOTE:
The file is actually just a text file that has all of the eCDi™ configuration settings. The .zip extension was placed on the file so that the browser asks if you want to save the file to disk instead of opening the file. To view the file in a text editor, make a copy of the file and change the extension to ecdi_config.txt.
Changing the original file name is not recommended, since the >>Upload function will only load a file with the default name ecdi_config.zip. To save multiple config files, save each file in a different subdirectory.
NOTE:
To reset the eCDi™ to the default configuration settings, press the PRESET button shown in Figure 2-33. This will not reset the Feature Key.
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2.8.4 Restoring a Configuration File
To restore a saved configuration file press the >>Upload button and then browse for the
ecdi_config.zip file. The upload function will only upload a file with the exact name
ecdi_config.zip.”
2.8.5 Reset Computer IP Address
Don’t forget to change the IP address of your computer back to its previous IP address configuration if you used a static IP address.
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3.1 Introduction
This section contains information concerning the use of the Web Browser interface (for all supported Harris transmitters) that is provided with all eCDi™ units. The eCDi™ can be accessed with either Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher. A complete list of computer requirements is given in Section 1 of this manual, see "1.9 Remote Computer Requirements" on page 1-7.
NOTE:
The web browser must be Java enabled. The Java plug-in is already installed on eCDi™ and will automatically be downloaded to any computer that connects to the unit (if the plug-in is not already installed). See “"Figure 2-19 Java 2 Runtime Environment Plug-in" on page 2-29. The plug-in must be downloaded and installed before logging in to the eCDi™.
Due to the fact that the screens are different for each individual transmitter, this section will focus on navigation and the common parts of the web browser screens. The details and controls available for each transmitter will necessarily be different, but have more to do with operating knowledge of the transmitter than the interface used to view the information.
For information on connecting an SNMP Network Manager, see " Section 6 SNMP Connectivity".
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CAUTION:
OVERALL NETWORK SECURITY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. INTEGRATION OF THE UNIT SHOULD BE BEHIND THE CUSTOMERS FIREWALL WITH ACCESS THROUGH A VPN (VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK).
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3.2 Logging In
To log in to the eCDi™, open a browser window and type in the IP address of the eCDi™ unit in the address box.
NOTE:
The network administrator may have assigned a domain name (via a DNS server or a host file) to the eCDi™. This would allow the use of a more user friendly name, such as “ecdi.sitename”, instead of having to remember the IP address. Contact the network administrator to see if this is available.
Once the connection is made the browser window will look like the one in Figure 3-1. Type in your username and password (passwords are case sensitive), as set by the network administrator in the eCDi™ configuration screens, and click Login. For information on adding users, see "2.8 eCDi™ Configuration" on page 2-26, specifically STEP 14, which describes how to add users.
If the login is successful, a browser window similar to the one in Figure 3-2 will open.
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Figure 3-1 Initial Browser Window
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The eCDi™ is basically a web server that extracts information from the transmitter and exciters to which it is connected, organizes the information and serves it out to any computer that has network access to the unit. The web browser control and monitoring interface is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate. It provides a common look and feel interface for all supported Harris transmitters. This is accomplished through the use of the 5 common diagnostic areas:
a. Drive Chain b. Power Amplifier c. Output d. Power Supplies e. System/Control
All transmitters contain these 5 main areas and all control and monitoring can be categorized under one or more of them. Figure 3-2 shows an example of a main menu screen. The example here is for a SigmaCD (IOT) UHF DTV transmitter.
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Browser Menus
Java Applet
Figure 3-2 eCDi™ Web Interface Applet, Main Screen
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3.4 Browser Menus
The Browser Menus are independent of the Web GUI applet and as such are considered global. The Main Browser menus are shown to the right and include Run eCDi, Service eCDi, Logs, Help and Other Services.
a. Run eCDi is the default choice and allows login to the Web
GUI applet.
b. Service eCDi provides access to the following menus:
1. Configure - information on these screens is provided
in " Section 2 Installation & Setup".
2. Upgrade - software upgrade information is provided
in " Section 4 Software Updates".
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3. MIBs - accesses the MIB Download window. MIB
and SNMP information is given in " Section 6 SNMP
Connectivity".
c. Logs provides access to:
1. Fault Log
2. Meter Log
3. System Log
For information about logging, see "3.4.1 Logs" on page 3-5.
4. Connection Log
d. Help provides access to:
1. Operation - allows the user to download this technical
manual in .pdf form from the eCDi™.
2. About - gives the software revision of the eCDi™.
e. Other Services provides a link to the Harris Broadcast web-
site.
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3.4.1 Logs
The eCDi™ Web GUI has a transmitter/exciter fault log that contains the last 200 faults registered on the system, but it does not allow for archiving, printing, exporting or deleting log entries. The “Logs” portion of the Browser Menu contains 4 separate logging screens that can be used to delete, save, print or export up to 1000 entries. The four logs are:
a. Fault Log b. Meter Log c. System Log d. Connection Log
IMPORTANT:
The Fault, System and Connections Logs update at 5 minute intervals once the window in opened. To get a faster update, close and then re-open the log.
3.4.1.1 Fault Log
The Fault Log is a listing of all faults that have occurred. They are time and date stamped and are sequenced as such. It is important to note that the Fault Log not only shows when the fault occurred, but also indicates the time that the fault went away.
When the Fault Log window, shown in Figure 3-3, is opened, it represents a snapshot of the fault log stored on the eCDi™. It is color coded to show the status of the faults at the time the log is opened (see the legend in Figure 3-3).
Red = Active Fault
Yellow = Active Warning
Black = Inactive Fault
Export to *.csv file icon. While this Fault Log will only show the last 200 faults, the file can be exported to a *.csv (comma separated value) that opens a spreadsheet file with the same information but can contain up to the last 1000 entries.
Print Icon. It will open a new browser window with a print compatible version of the log. Simply use the browser print functions to print the file.
Delete All icon. pressing this button will delete all entries in the log and in the eCDi™.
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IMPORTANT:
Once the delete button is pressed, the log entries are not retrievable.
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Figure 3-3 Browser Menu ? Logs ? Fault Log
INFO:
See the appropriate Appendix at the end of this manual for the Fault and Meter Log reference tables for your transmitter. Links are provided below when viewing this manual in pdf form.
Appendix A SigmaCD Fault and Meter Log Reference
Appendix B DiamondCD Fault and Meter Log Reference
Appendix C Atlas Fault and Meter Log Reference
Appendix D Ranger Fault and Meter Log Reference
Appendix E Platinum TV Fault and Meter Log Reference
Appendix F Platinum Z Fault and Meter Log Reference
Appendix G Platinum TV Monitor Board Upgrade
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3.4.1.2 Meter Log
The Meter Log provides a way to take meter readings at regular intervals, based on settings in the Meter Logging section of the eCDi™ configuration screens. These meter readings can then be viewed in graphical format directly in this window or can be exported as a *.csv file where all of the individual readings can be seen in spreadsheet format. Figure 3-5 shows the meter log as it normally opens with Meter selected as “none”. Also note that no meters will be available in the pull down list until they are activated in the Meter Logging configuration screen shown in Figure 3-5.
NOTE:
It is always a good idea to Download the eCDi™ configuration file and save it on a disk or hard drive before making any changes to the eCDi™. This will allow the saved configuration to be Uploaded to return the eCDi™ to its previous operational condition. See "2.8.3 Backing Up the Configuration" on page 2-42.
Figure 3-4 Browser Menu ? Logs ? Meter Log
INFO:
See the appropriate Appendix at the end of this manual for the Fault and Meter Log reference tables for your transmitter. If you are viewing this manual in pdf form, links to the Appendices are provided on the previous page.
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3.4.1.2.1 Configuring the Meter Log
The Meter Logging configuration screen is shown in Figure 3-5. This is accessed via the Browser Menus by pressing “Service eCDi ? Configuration ? Meter Logging.
Meter list with settings status
Meter Select
pull-down
Menu
Meter Log
Enable
checkbox
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Default Settings Checkbox
Unit of Measure pull-down menu
Lower and Upper limit settings
for graphing in Meter Log
Figure 3-5 Browser Menu ? Service eCDi ? Configuration ? Meter Logging
The screen contains a list of all available meter readings, along with the current settings for each reading. The example in Figure 3-6 shows that the meter reading “OUTFORWARDPOWER” is enabled for logging (Log - Yes), a reading will be taken and stored once every minute, and the graph in the Meter Log screen will have a range of 20000 (Limit Lo) to 27000 watts (Limit Hi).
NOTE: The information in this box cannot be edited directly. Use the edit functions below this window and press submit to make changes.
Figure 3-6 Meter List and Status
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To edit a meter reading, first select the meter in the pull-down menu labeled “Select”. This has the same meters as the list in Figure 3-6. Once the desired meter is selected, the following fields must be set to the desired value: (an example is given in Figure 3-7).
Figure 3-7 Editing Meter Log Settings
a. Click the “Log” checkbox to enable the meter for logging. Whenever a meter is
selected the box will be un-checked. This box must be checked every time a meter is edited or it will be removed from the available list in the Meter Log.
b. Select the desired interval. The choices are shown in Figure 3-7. c. Set the Lo and Hi limit for the graph in the Meter Log. This function allows you
to zoom in on a graph to see smaller variations or zoom out to see the entire pos­sible swing. These settings do not affect the actual meter readings, only the limits on the graph. These values must be entered even if you are not changing them. Use the meter list above to see the previous values.
d. Use the “Change Unit:” pull-down list to select the unit of measure or leave it at
UNCH(anged).
e. Clicking the Default checkbox and pressing Submit disables all meters (remov-
ing them from the Meter Log) and resets all other settings to the factory defaults.
When you are finished, press the Submit button at the bottom of the screen, then press the Back button to get to the Configuration Main Menu and then press the Apply button.
To see any changes go to the Meter Log in the Browser Menu, select the desired meter from the pull-down list and press Submit. The graph should now match your new settings. The graph will plot out all recorded readings for that meter with the X axis being time and the Y axis the Lo and Hi limits set in the Configuration screen.
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3.4.1.3 System Log
The System Log provides messages concerning the operation of the eCDi™ itself,
and its configuration settings.
The Connection Log provides connection and login messages for the eCDi™ Web
GUI applet (who logged in and when).
The controls on the page include:
Export to *.csv file icon. While this log will only show the last 200 messages, the file can be exported to a *.csv (comma separated value) that opens a spreadsheet file with the same information but can contain up to the last 1000 entries.
Print Icon. It will open a new browser window with a print compatible version of the log. Simply use the browser print functions to print the file.
Delete All icon. pressing this button will delete all entries in the log and in the eCDi™.
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Once the delete button is pressed, the log entries are not retrievable.
3.4.1.3.1 Download Logs
If you press the “more” button on the System Log screen shown in Figure 3-8, it will open the Download Logs screen as shown. This is only accessible by an eCDi™ administrator and is meant as a way of getting detailed information to Harris engineers if trouble occurs. The links in the Download Logs screen provide access to zipped system logs.
Clicking on one of the links open a standard Windows Open/Save dialog box. Simply select save and choose a location to store the file. This file can then be emailed to a Harris engineer for troubleshooting. The file can also be un-zipped and opened in a spreadsheet program for viewing.
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Press “more” to bring up the Download Logs window.
Figure 3-8 System Logs
Figure 3-9 Connection Log
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3.5 Web GUI Navigation
The Web GUI interface can be broken into 4 basic components:
a. Title Bar b. Control Interface c. Fault Log / Help d. Monitoring Interface
INFO:
To logout of the GUI click on the word LOGOUT on the top right side of the title bar as shown here in Figure 3-10.
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CAUTION:
IF YOUR TERMINAL IS NOT THE PRIMARY CONTROL POINT FOR THE TRANSMITTER SYSTEM THEN BE SURE TO LOGOUT BEFORE LEAVING THE TERMINAL UNATTENDED. ACCIDENTAL MOUSE CLICKS AND/OR UNATTENTIVENESS COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMITTER TO CHANGE STATE.
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Title Bar
Monitoring
Logout Button
Control Interface
Fault Log and Help
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Figure 3-10 Web GUI Components
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3.5.1 Title Bar
Contains the system name and location, system power meter, connection status (online or offline) and a Logout button. The name, Cincinnati in this example, is set in the General configuration window as “Location” under the browser menu Service eCDi ? Configure (see Figure 2-22 on page 2-31).
Figure 3-11 Web GUI Title Bar
3.5.2 Control Interface
This box (shown in Figure 3-12) will contain all of the transmitter and system controls such as Tx (transmitter), Mode (for transmitters with a mode controller) and Cabs (cabinets) for transmitters with controls on the individual PA cabinets. Other tabs may be available depending on the transmitter.
Transmitter
System
Control
NOTE:
There can be up to a few seconds of delay between the time that a control button is pressed and the status light comes on. The eCDi™ will not light the status button (such as Beam ON below) until it gets the status back from the transmitter.
Mode
Control
Cabinet
Select
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Figure 3-12 Control Interface Tabs
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3.5.3 Fault Log / Help
This box has 2 tabs at the bottom that allow the box to serve as a Fault Log and a Help index.
1. The fault log is a dynamic log of the last 200 transmitter and system faults.
Use page up and page down to view the faults. Complete listings of all
recorded faults (up to 1000) can also be viewed, saved, printed or exported
using the Logs menu at the left of the applet. For information on managing
this log see "3.4.1.1 Fault Log" on page 3-5.
2. Selecting the Help tab provides an index to navigational info.
(1)
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(2)
Figure 3-13 GUI Fault Log, Help and SNMP Trap Debug Tabs
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3.5.4 Monitoring Interface
This box will be different for each transmitter, except for the tabs at the bottom of the box, which are the same for all transmitters. The Tabs are:
a. Home b. Drive c. P.A. (Power Amplifiers)
NOTE:
These tabs are also status indicators and will turn red when a fault is present. For example,
d. Output e. P.S. (Power Supplies)
the P.A. tab is red in Figure 3-14, indicating a fault in that section. Select the tab to track the fault.
f. System
g. Performance (available as an option for DTV transmitters)
NOTE: These tabs are also status indicators and will turn RED when a fault is present.
3.5.4.1 Monitoring Navigation
Some of the common tabs at the bottom of the Monitoring interface will also have additional navigation buttons. For example, Figure 3-15 shows the Drive Chain tab which has 4 additional buttons on the right side of the screen. Note that “Summary” is selected with Faults, Meters and Control available.
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Figure 3-15 Drive Chain Tab (Example)
The buttons on the page are actually status buttons that will turn red if there is a fault in that section and when pressed will navigate directly to a fault page that will provide more fault detail. For example, if the Cab 1 button in Figure 3-15 were pressed, it would open the page screen shown in Figure 3-16. Green is OK, yellow is a warning condition and red is a fault.
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The Meters button provides access to all metering in that tab. An example is given in Figure 3-17. Note the Page 1 and Page 2 buttons which are required since all of the readings do not fit on one page. For multiple cabinet systems, Cabinet select buttons will be available for monitoring of all cabinets.
Figure 3-17 Meters Example
Lastly, a Control button when available will provide a way to switch or change something in this specific system, which in this case is the Drive Chain. An example is shown in Figure 3-18. In this case it provides a way to switch exciters and to change the drive switch from Auto to Manual.
NOTE:
Many of the controls in the eCDi™ (such as the ones just discussed) will only be available where appropriate. If it is not needed it will not be present. However, when present, they will always show up in the same position. This also does not rule out unique buttons for a given transmitter.
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Figure 3-18 Drive Control Example
3.5.5 GUI Navigation Summary
Although the screens shown in this section are for a SigmaCD UHF IOT transmitter, the basic Web GUI navigation will have the same look and feel for all supported transmitters. All transmitter GUIs will have the four basic components of:
Title Bar
Control Interface
Fault Log/Help
Summary window with the 5 common transmitter sub-systems and the
Home tab.
NOTE:
Performance Monitoring Tab shown here is an option and is only available on DiamondCD, SigmaCD and Ranger DTV transmitters.
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3.6 Performance Monitoring
If the performance monitoring option was purchased for use with a DiamondCD, SigmaCD or Ranger DTV transmitter it will be enabled via the Feature Key entered into the eCDi™ configuration screen. A serial connection from the eCDi™ to a CD-1A or APEX exciter is required. For dual exciter systems, the on-air exciter is automatically monitored.
3.6.1 Performance Summary Screen
The Performance Monitor Summary screen is shown in Figure 3-19.
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Figure 3-19 Performance Monitor Summary Screen
This screen displays graphs of the spectrum and eye pattern along with bargraphs of SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) and EVM (Error Vector Magnitude). Minimum acceptable values for these 2 readings is:
SNR = 27dB or higher
EVM = 4% or less
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3.6.2 Performance Faults Screen
There are 2 alarms on the Performance monitoring Faults screen shown in Figure 3-20.
Shoulder Compliance (default = 47dB)
SNR (default = 27dB)
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Figure 3-20 Performance - Faults Screen
These alarm levels can be modified by the user, from the default levels noted above, by going to the Browser Menus and selecting Configuration requires the administrator password, see "2.8 eCDi™ Configuration" on page 2-26). This will open the screen in Figure 3-21. Directly edit the numbers and press Submit and then Apply on the main configuration screen.
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Figure 3-21 Performance Monitoring Alarm Configuration
NOTE:
Keep in mind that these alarms are meant as relative settings and are monitored with sensors less accurate than those used in calibration instruments. In other words, assuming the transmitter system has been measured and is compliant in both respects (SNR and shoulder measurements), and the eCDi™ is showing alarms, the alarm threshold values should be raised until no further alarms occur. These alarms are now relative to a known good signal and will give an alarm if the system degrades.
3.6.3 Performance Meters Screen
The Performance Monitoring Meters screen has 6 buttons to access detailed monitoring of the following:
EVM / SNR
Spectrum
EYE Diagram
Constellation Diagram
RTAC (Real Time Adaptive Correction)
Non-Linear Correction
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Figure 3-22 Performance Monitoring - Meters - EVM_SNR Screen
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3.6.3.1 EVM / SNR
Figure 3-22 shows the EVM/SNR Performance Monitoring screen. The eCDi™ acts as a demodulator and it has the same Output EVM and SNR readings that were shown on the Performance Monitoring Summary Screen, with the addition of the Reference and Benchmark readings.
Reference EVM and SNR are the readings from the ideal signal in the exciter. Basically, if these readings are good then the digital circuitry in the exciter is working. An increase in these readings will directly increase the Output EVM and SNR.
BenchMark EVM and SNR represent a saved Output EVM and SNR reading. See BenchMarks below for more information.
3.6.3.2 BenchMarks
Up to 5 BenchMarks can be saved on the eCDi™. Each BenchMark is a Snapshot of all of the performance metering and graphs that can be overlayed on the active graph and shown in the Benchmark readings on the Summary screen. Notice that no BenchMark is selected in Figure 3-22, as both the EVM and SNR read zero in the BenchMark category. BenchMarks can be saved and turned on or off, from the full screen views of
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any of the other 5 buttons shown here. Simply select one of these 5 buttons and then select the Full Screen button that shows up in the window.
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At the bottom of any of the 5 full screen views will be the BenchMark controls, Show and Save, see Figure 3-23. In this example 3 BenchMarks have been saved with 2 still empty. The Show Benchmark screen is active and None is selected. Pressing the Slot 1, Slot 2, or Slot 3 button will select that Benchmark and the appropriate saved waveform will be displayed over the active waveform in the graph located above these controls. The saved Benchmark waveform will be displayed in a different color (light blue) than the active waveform.
NOTE:
Once a Benchmark is turned on, it will show up on every performance monitoring graph until it is turned off by pressing None.
Figure 3-23 BenchMark Controls
Pressing SAVE will bring up the Save Benchmark controls as shown in Figure 3-24. To save a Benchmark, press one of the 5 buttons labeled Slot 1 - Slot 5. A snapshot is taken of all of the performance metrics and stored with a Time and Date stamp on the button.
NOTE:
Pressing a button with a previously saved Benchmark will automatically over­write the existing data. It will not ask for confirmation before over-writing.
Use the PURGE ALL button to remove all benchmarks. This function will not ask for confirmation before deleting.
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IMPORTANT:
These 5 benchmarks show up under the Full Screen function of any of the 5 graphical performance parameters. In other words, there are only 5 Benchmarks in the eCDi™. Each Benchmark stores the data for EVM/SNR, Spectrum, Eye diagram, Constellation pattern, RTAC (Real Time Adaptive Correction) and Non­Linear correction.
3.6.3.3 View Functions
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Figure 3-24 Save Benchmark Controls
The View Tab on all of the Full Screen windows is the same. It provides a way to Zoom In, Zoom Out (only if you have zoomed in), Go back to the default view by pressing No Zoom and the direction buttons that allow moving around the graph when zoomed in.
NOTE:
It is also possible to click on the actual graph and drag with the mouse to move over the graph instead of using the direction buttons.
Figure 3-25 View Functions
3.6.3.4 Details Tab
The Details tab only shows up for the Spectrum and NL (Non-Linear) full screen displays. It has a slightly different function depending on which graph is being viewed.
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However, in both cases it contains an AVERAGE button that will apply averaging to the waveform. The Details tab for the Spectrum window is shown in Figure 3-26a. The Details tab for the NL display is shown in Figure 3-26b.
(a)
Spectrum
(b)
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Figure 3-26 Details Tab (Spectrum window)
The NL display also allows further “Smoothing” of the display by selecting the 0.1 CU (Constellation Unit), 0.2 CU, 0.5 CU or 1 CU buttons, with 0.1 CU being the least amount of smoothing and 1 CU being the most.
3.6.4 Performance Control Screen
This screen provides RTAC controls for either the CD-1A or the APEX exciter depending on which exciter is selected by the user in the Feature Key portion of the Configuration Menus.
3.6.4.1 CD-1A RTAC Control
The CD-1A only uses 1 sample from after the HPF (High Power Filter) and therefore only has 2 basic RTAC controls:
ON/OFF
HOLD/ADAPT
The RTAC Control screen for the CD-1A exciter is shown in Figure 3-27.
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Continuously updates the RTAC filter settings. This is the normal operating mode.
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Turns RTAC ON or OFF
Holds the current filter settings.Will not adapt to changes.
Figure 3-27 CD-1A RTAC Control Screen
3.6.4.2 APEX RTAC Control
The APEX Exciter has 3 stages of RTAC correction for both linear and non-linear distortions. This means there are 3 rf samples used by the APEX:
IPA sample (Lin-IPA) - to correct for Linear IPA distortions
PA Sample (Non-Linear) - to correct for PA non-linearities
HPF sample (Lin-HPF) - to correct for linear distortions introduced by the
mask filter.
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Each of the 3 RTAC correctors has 4 possible settings (these are the same controls as seen on the HOME screen of the APEX exciter, shown to the right):
Default (Green)
Bypass (Yellow)
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RTAC Controls on APEX
Hold (Yellow)
Adapt (Green)
Figure 3-28 shows the eCDi™ RTAC Control screen for APEX and the 4 possible settings.
HOME Screen
Figure 3-28 APEX RTAC Control Screen
The buttons (as noted above) are color coded to denote normal operation. Green for the Default and Adapt buttons and yellow for the Bypass and Hold buttons.
Bypass - simply shuts the corrector off.
Hold - Holds the corrector in its present state. Will not adapt to changes in the system
and is therefore not a recommended mode of operation (there are of course, excep­tions).
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Adapt - Normal mode of operation for the correctors. In this mode the correctors are
dynamic and will adapt to changes in the system. The Non-Linear and HPF correc­tors should almost always be in this mode except for troubleshooting. However, the IPA corrector is not always necessary and is quite often in Bypass mode.
Default - The 3 correctors are considered a “Filter Set” in the APEX exciter. Default
mode for a corrector can be Bypass, Hold or Adapt depending on the current filter set. The APEX exciter can store up to 4 different filter sets. If the current filter set is stored (or a stored filter set has been recalled), then all 3 correctors will read Default, at least until one or all of them are changed manually. For example, if all 3 correctors are set to Adapt and the filter set is stored in the APEX exciter, then all 3 would read Default even though they are all set to Adapt. This would allow for all green (Default) buttons on this page even if one or more correctors is in bypass or hold. See the APEX exciter manual for more information about storing Filter Sets.
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CAUTION:
DEFAULT DOES NOT MEAN FACTORY DEFAULT. CHOOSING THE DEFAULT SETTING FOR A CORRECTOR USING THE ECDI™ MAY SET THE EXCITER INTO AN UNKNOWN MODE SINCE THE OPERATOR DOES NOT KNOW WHICH FILTER SET IS ACTIVE ON THE EXCITER.
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Section 4 Software Updates
4.1 Introduction
This section provides instructions necessary to install software updates on the eCDi™. The procedure is very simple but could require 20 minutes or more to upload the new software but only about 2 minutes to upgrade at which time the eCDi™ will be offline.
Please Read before updating Software
Please note that as of software revision 2.6.K (and higher) the fixed eCDi™ configuration port IP address has changed (the ethernet port on the front of the unit). The old address was 192.168.0.254. The new Configuration port IP address as of Revision 2.6.K is:
192.168.217.254 (subnet mask of 255.255.255.0)
If you are using DHCP on the remote computer which is connecting to the eCDi™ then no changes are required to connect. If you are using a fixed IP address to access the eCDi™ then set the IP address of the remote computer to 192.168.217.1 .
For more information see "2.8 eCDi™ Configuration" on page 2-26
If you are connecting to APEX exciters, you will need to change their IP addresses to:
Exciter 1: 192.168.217.200 Exciter 2: 192.168.217.201
For more information on setting IP addresses in the APEX exciter see
"2.5.1 Setting APEX IP Address" on page 2-23
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4.2 Updating the eCDi™
If it is necessary to update the software in the eCDi™, the administrator login and password are required.
4.2.1 Before Starting...
There are 2 versions of the "ecdi.bin" file used to upgrade the unit. One is about 3MB and the other is about 30MB. It is recommended that the following steps be performed first using the smaller ecdi.bin file and then again using the larger ecdi.bin file. The smaller file updates the eCDi™ software, while the larger file updates the online manual and the operating system packages.
STEP 1 Open a connection to the eCDi™. This will bring up the screen shown in
Figure 4-1. Click on “Service eCDi” (upper left portion of the screen) and then select “Upgrade”. This will open the window in Figure 4-2.
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Figure 4-1 Upgrade Login
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STEP 2 Type in the Administrator username and password. If login is successful,
this will open the screen in Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-2 Administrator Login
STEP 3 Browse for the upgrade file “ecdi.bin” and then click on Submit. This
will upload the file to the eCDi™ and start the upgrade process.
REMEMBER:
This procedure should be performed twice! The first time using the smaller ecdi.bin file and then again using the larger ecdi.bin file.
Figure 4-3 eCDi™ Upgrade Screen
NOTE:
The upgrade process is automatic. Once the new software is uploaded, it will take about 2 minutes to finish the upgrade. The eCDi™ will not be operational during the 2 minute upgrade period.
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Section 5 Interconnect Diagram
5.1 Introduction
IMPORTANT:
There are no user serviceable parts inside the eCDi™, therefore no internal schematics are provided. The following Interconnect Diagram, 843-5547-113 is provided for installation and troubleshooting of inter­connections and cables.
NOTE:
Remember that this manual is loaded on the eCDi™ unit itself and can be downloaded to any computer which can connect to the eCDi™. To download the manual, connect to the eCDi™ via your web browser (this could also be done via the front panel configuration port). This should open the window shown in Figure 5-1. Simply select HELP and the select Operations. This will open the acrobat reader on your computer (required) and display the manual.
Figure 5-1 Downloading the PDF Manual
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