Imagine IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration & Operating Manual

Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual

IPA6800+

ASI on IP Video Gateway

Release 1.2.0 Revision A

May 2016

IPA6800+ ASI on IP Video Gateway Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual

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IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Contents

Contents

Preface ................................................................................................................... 5

Manual Information ................................................................................................................................. 5

Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Audience ............................................................................................................................................... 5

Writing Conventions ............................................................................................................................. 5

Obtaining Documents ........................................................................................................................... 6

Unpacking/Shipping Information ............................................................................................................. 6

Unpacking a Product ............................................................................................................................ 6

Product Servicing .................................................................................................................................. 6

Returning a Product ............................................................................................................................. 6

Safety ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual ........................................................................................... 7

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ....................................................................... 7

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance .................................................... 8

IPA6800+ Module and I/O Interface ...................................................................... 9

Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 9

Module Description ................................................................................................................................ 10

IPA6800++R Back Connector .............................................................................................................. 10

IPA6800+ Front Module ..................................................................................................................... 11

Electrical Interfaces ................................................................................................................................ 12

ASI Out ................................................................................................................................................ 12

ASI In ................................................................................................................................................... 12

Ethernet Interface .............................................................................................................................. 13

Signal Flow .............................................................................................................................................. 13

Part Numbers.......................................................................................................................................... 14

Installation and Navigator Discovery .................................................................... 15

Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings ................................................................................................. 15

How to Prepare the Product for Installation .......................................................................................... 15

Module Information ............................................................................................................................... 16

Required Frames and Back Connector Types ..................................................................................... 16

Installing and Removing Application Modules ................................................................................... 16

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How to Perform a Discovery of the Module in Navigator .................................................................. 16

Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................... 18

Procedure ............................................................................................................................................... 18

How to Monitor a Software Upgrade ..................................................................................................... 19

Operation ............................................................................................................ 21

How Commands Are Documented for Both Craft and Navigator .......................................................... 21

Navigator Configuration Recommendation ........................................................................................... 21

General Operating Procedures ............................................................................................................... 22

How Parameter Changes are Applied ................................................................................................ 22

How to Check Hardware and Software Versions ............................................................................... 23

Configuration Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 23

How to Transmit Video Over an IP Stream ........................................................................................ 23

How to Extract Video from an IP Stream ........................................................................................... 24

How to Monitor Module Alarms ........................................................................................................ 24

Configuration and Status Parameters .................................................................. 25

Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 25

Command Groups ................................................................................................................................... 25

IPA6800+ Parameters ............................................................................................................................. 25

How to Use Telnet .............................................................................................................................. 25

Parameter Usage Notes ..................................................................................................................... 25

Remote Control Parameters............................................................................................................... 26

Status Parameters .............................................................................................................................. 27

Utility Commands ............................................................................................................................... 28

Alarm Commands ............................................................................................................................... 29

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 30

Electrical Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 30

Physical Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 30

Regulatory Compliance........................................................................................................................... 31

Software Communication Problems .................................................................... 32

Hardware Communication Problems ................................................................... 35

IPA6800+

Term or Convention

Description

Bold

Indicates dialog box, property sheet, field, button, check box, list box, combo box, menu, submenu, window, list, and selection names

Italics

Indicates email addresses, names of books and publications, and first instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis

CAPS

Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT, DELETE

Code

Indicates variables or command-line entries or something you type into a field.

>

Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and windows

hyperlink

Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere

Internet address

Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL

Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Preface

Preface

Manual Information

Purpose

This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the IPA6800+.

Audience

This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the IPA6800+.

Writing Conventions

This manual adheres to the following writing conventions.

IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Preface

Obtaining Documents

Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website. Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative to request a document.

Unpacking/Shipping Information

Unpacking a Product

This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service.

1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.

2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.

3. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.

4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.

5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install

the unit.

Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product for servicing.

Product Servicing

Except for firmware upgrades, modules are not designed for field servicing. All hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs require you to return the modules to the Customer Service center.

Returning a Product

In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, and then send the unit back for servicing.

Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned for service. If the original package is not available, you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria:

 The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.  The product must be held rigid within the packaging.  There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the container.  The corners of the product must be protected.

Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing.

IPA6800+

WARNING

Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage is present.

CAUTION

Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property.

Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Preface

Safety

Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. It is recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading. If this product relies on forced air cooling, it is recommended that all obstructions to the air flow be removed prior to mounting the frame in the rack.

If this product has a provision for external earth grounding, it is recommended that the frame be grounded to earth via the protective earth ground on the rear panel.

IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)—commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive, which took effect on July 1, 2006, refers to the following hazardous substances:

 Lead (Pb)  Mercury (Hg)  Cadmium (Cd)  Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)  Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)  Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)

IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual IPA6800+ Module and I/O Interface

According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our website for more information.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant emblem.

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance

The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. As of August 13, 2005, the producers or users of these products were required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and may not dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some EU member states may have different deadlines.)

In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. (See our website for more information.) Contact your local sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem.

IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual IPA6800+ Module and I/O Interface

IPA6800+ Module and I/O Interface

Overview

The IPA6800+ ASI on IP Video Gateway is part of Imagine Communications' 6800+ series of processing and conversion modules.

IPA6800+ ASI on IP Video Gateway performs the following functions.

 Encapsulates ASI into Gigabit Ethernet.  De-encapsulates ASI from Gigabit Ethernet.

Transmit Mode

In transmission mode, the IPA6800+ maps ASI into IP packets and applies Forward Error Correction (FEC) to ensure the highest possible level of quality in network throughput.

Receive Mode

In receive mode, the IPA6800+ receives IP and uses Forward Error Correction (FEC) as needed, to reconstruct the original ASI stream.

The IPA6800+ provides a card edge control for basic Ethernet IP address provisioning. Thereafter the provisioning process may b e completed using Magellan CCS Navigator or Navigator provisioned with the board’s IP address.

It offers:

 Two (2) ASI video inputs conforming to DVB-ASI A011 Rev 1.0  Four (4) ASI video outputs. Outputs are paired. Each pair of BNCs presents the same signal on two

interfaces.

 One (1) 1000 BaseT Ethernet Interface

IPA6800+

Item

Description

Full Description

1

ASI Input 1 & Input 2

Receives DVB-ASI-compliant transport stream input

2 & 3

ASI Outputs 1 & 2

Provides DVB-ASI transport stream output

4 - Not Used

5

100 BaseT Ethernet

Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual IPA6800+ Module and I/O Interface

Module Description

IPA6800++R Back Connector

The IPA6800++R double-slot back connector is used by the IPA6800+ when installed in a FR6802+ frame.

Table 1:

IPA6800+

Feature

Description

1

Module Status LED

Indicates the module’s state of operation.

 Off: The module is powered OFF. The module is not operational.  Red: The module is either booting or experiencing an error  Red (blinking): The module has booted in ‘safe mode’. See

‘Toggle Switch’ description below.

 Amber: The module is booting  Green: The module is powered ON. The module is operating

properly.

2

Toggle Switch

This three-position toggle switch controls the card’s IP address configuration.

 Up (after boot): Forces the IP address for Telnet configuration

and control to 192.168.1.1

 Up (at boot): Forces the module into ‘safe mode’  Center: The module operates using the configured IP address  Down: Disables Telnet access

3, 4

ASI LEDs

Each LED indicates the state of an ASI input interface.  Off: The module is powered Off or the interface is not configured

for use

 Red: Loss of Signal (LOS) is detected  Amber: Errors are detected on the interface  Green: The interface is operating normally

Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual IPA6800+ Module and I/O Interface

IPA6800+ Front Module

Table 2: IPA6800+ Front Module Card Edge Features

IPA6800+

Feature

Description

5 - Not used

6

Error LED

 Green: The module is operating normally  Red: An encapsulator or decapsulator alarm condition has

occurred within the last five seconds

7

Ethernet Speed LED

Indicates the Ethernet interface’s state of operation  Off: The Ethernet interface is either negotiating or experiencing

an LOS. Use the LINK LED below to fully identify the actual state

 Green: The Ethernet interface is operating in 1000 BaseT mode.  Red: The Ethernet Interface is attempting to operate in half-

duplex mode or is operating in full-duplex at 10 Mbps

 Amber: The Ethernet interface is operating in 100 BaseT mode

8

Ethernet Link LED

Indicates the Ethernet interface’s state of operation.

 Off: The module is powered Off. The module is not operational.  Red: Indicates the interface is experiencing an LOS.  Green The Ethernet interface has established link-level

connectivity.

 Amber The Ethernet interface is negotiating.

9

Ejector Handle

Used to eject the module from the 6800+.

Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual IPA6800+ Module and I/O Interface

Electrical Interfaces

ASI Out

The IPA6800+ can simultaneously provide two unique ASI signals. Each such signal is presented on two BNC outputs. All ASI connections require 75-Ohm characteristic impedance coaxial cable. In general, reliable operation can be achieved with cable lengths of up to 100 meters.

ASI In

The IPA6800+ can simultaneously receive two unique ASI signals. Each such signal is received through

either the ‘ASI 1 IN’ or the ‘ASI 2 IN’ interface. These two input interfaces support each ASI signal that

the IPA6800+ can put on IP. All ASI connections require 75-Ohm characteristic impedance coaxial cable. In general, reliable operation can be achieved with cable lengths of up to 100 meters.

IPA6800+

Item

1000 BaseT

10/100 BaseT

1 1 Bi-directional Data A+

Transmit +

2 Bi-directional Data A

Transmit -

3 Bi-directional Data B+

Receive +

4 Bi-directional Data C+

-

5

Bi-directional Data C

- 6

Bi-directional Data B

Receive -

7

Bi-directional Data D+

--

8 8 Bi-directional Data D

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Ethernet Interface

Table 3: 1000 BaseT Ethernet Pin Out

Signal Flow

IPA6800+

Part Number

Description

IPA6800+D

ASI on IP Video Gateway – Bi-Directional Dual ASI to IP converter kit. Complete kit includes:

 One (1) IPA6800+ ASI on IP Video Gateway – Front Application Module  One (1) IPA6800+R ASI on IP Video Gateway – Rear Connector Module

IPA6800+

ASI on IP Video Gateway – Front Application Module:  Provides two (2) bi-directional (ASI to IP/IP to ASI) channels

IPA6800+R

ASI on IP Video Gateway – Rear Connector Module: Provides I/O for the IPA6800+. Includes:

 Two (2) ASI BNC Inputs  Four (4) ASI BNC Output Connectors (two identical signals for each

output channel)

 One (1) Gigabit Ethernet Jack

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Part Numbers

IPA6800+

6800+ Frame Type

Max Frame Power Dissipation

Number of Usable Slots

Max Power Dissipation per Slot

6800+XF – Frame with AC power supply

120 W

20

6 W

6800+XF – Frame with DC power supply

105 W

20

5.25 W

IPA6800+

 One IPA6800+ front application module  One double-slot back connector  One documentation and firmware CD

Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Installation and Navigator Discovery

Installation and Navigator Discovery

Caution: Before installing this product, read the 6800+ Series Safety Instructions and Standards Manual

shipped with every FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual or downloadable from our website. This safety manual contains important information about the safe installation and operation of 6800+ series products.

This section describes the IPA6800+ installation process. See the FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating a 6800+ frame and its components.

Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings

This table describes the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800+ frames. Note the given maximums before installing any 6800+ modules in your frame.

How to Prepare the Product for Installation

Perform the following steps before installing the IPA6800+.

Note: Contact your Customer Service representative if parts are missing or damaged Contact your Customer Service representative if parts are missing or damaged.

1. Unpack the module

2. Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.

3. Confirm receipt of all items on the packing list. The following items should be included.

4. Remove the anti-static shipping pouch, if present, and all other packaging material

5. Remove the anti-static shipping pouch, if present, and all other packaging material

See Unpacking/Shipping Information (on page 6) for information about returning a product for servicing.

IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Installation and Navigator Discovery

Module Information

Required Frames and Back Connector Types

The IPA6800+ module has a double-width back connector that can be installed in a 6800+XF. See the 6800+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for installing back connectors in a 6800+ frame.

Installing and Removing Application Modules

These modules require no specialized installation or removal procedures. However, if installing both front and rear modules, ensure that the back module is installed first before plugging in the front module. When removing both the front and rear modules, ensure that the front module is unplugged from the frame first, before removing the rear module.

 See the 6800+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and

operating a 6800+ frame and its components.

 See the 6800+ Safety Instructions and Standards Manual for important information about safely

installing your module.

Once the IPA6800+ module is installed, the appropriate input and output cables can be connected.

How to Perform a Discovery of the Module in Navigator

Use this procedure to cause Navigator to ‘Discover’ a recently-installed module.

1. Click Options > Discovery to open the Discovery Options dialog.

2. If the Products for Discovery column lists the frame containing the module you have just installed

(Note: Check the IP Address column as well to be sure) then… a. Place a check mark in the Hosts column next to the module. b. Click the Apply button, then click the OK button. c. Skip to Step 4 below

3. If the frame of containing the module you have just installed is not listed, then click the Add…

button to open the Add Host dialog. a. Enter the IP Address of the 6800-series shelf in the Host IP field. b. Click the Options… button to open the Communication Settings dialog.

 Choose the ‘Point-to-Point’ option from the Communication Type drop-down.  Click OK to dismiss the Communications Settings dialog.

c. Click OK to dismiss the Add Host dialog.

4. Click OK to dismiss the Discovery Options dialog.

5. If the Discovery Pane is not visible, click Tools > Discovery to reveal it.

6. Click the Start button to begin the Discovery session.

7. Wait until the Status window indicates “Discovery Completed”.

8. Click the Save button.

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9. Drag the icons of any discovered pieces of equipment from the Discovery branch to of the

navigation tree to the Network branch.

10. Click the Save button to save the discovered items as network elements.

The discovered items are now ready for further configuration and monitoring.

IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Firmware Upgrade

Firmware Upgrade

If a previous upgrade was interrupted and the module will not boot correctly, or if the module is in an inoperable state

1. Move the toggle switch to the ‘up’ position.

2. Re-insert the module to cause it to boot in ‘safe mode’.

3. Proceed with the following upgrade procedure.

4. When the upgrade procedure is completed, move the toggle switch back to the ‘center’ position.

Procedure

1. Install the appropriate upgrade package from the CD-ROM or download it from the Imagine

Communications portal.

2. In Navigator, choose Tools > Software Upgrade. The Software Upgrade dialog opens and is brought

into the foreground.

3. On the New Transfer tab, click the Add button on the right. The Device Selection dialog opens.

4. In the Device Selection dialog

 Expand the tree as needed to reveal the target device  Highlight the target device.  Click OK to close the Add Device dialog box.

Note: All items in a frame have the same IP address. Only one device from each IP address can be added.

5. In the Software Upgrade dialog, click the Browse... button to open a standard Windows File

Selection dialog.

IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Firmware Upgrade

6. In the Windows File Selection dialog…

 Select the software upgrade package (ZIP file) on either a local or a network drive.  Click the Open button to close the File Selection dialog and to populate the full path name to the

upgrade zip package.

Note: The extraction process on the ZIP file is handled as part of the upgrade process. There is no need to manually extract these files.

7. Press Submit Transfer... button. A dialog box opens, requesting confirmation to proceed with the file

transfer request…

8. Click Yes confirm the file transfer and to begin the upgrade process.

If multiple devices are selected, then multiple transfer tasks (one per device) begin. At this point, the Software Upgrade window may be closed and the PC used for other tasks. Closing

the Software Upgrade window does not affect any transfer processes that may be running in the background. However, if you try to log off or exit the CCS software while a transfer is underway, a notification window will alert you that processes are still active and will ask if you want to terminate these processes.

9. See How to Monitor a Software Upgrade (on page 19) for details on how to track upgrade progress

and how to confirm when the upgrade process has completed.

How to Monitor a Software Upgrade

Use this procedure to monitor the status of a software upgrade.

The Software Upgrade dialog offers two mechanisms, the Log Tab and the Progress Tab for determining the status of an upgrade once it has begun.

1. The Progress Tab provides a table with one row identifying each device scheduled to receive and

upgrade.

 The Progress column indicates the current status of any ongoing transfers.  The Transfer Status column indicates the overall success or the failure of each transfer attempt.

IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Firmware Upgrade

2. The Log Tab provides Pass/Fail status on all file transfer attempts

 In the event of a failure of any kind, double-click on the row indicating the failure to open the

Log.

 Scroll down to the bottom of the Log to view the last failed action.

IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Operation

Operation

How Commands Are Documented for Both Craft and Navigator

In Navigator, each element in this command line represents a distinct level in the command tree. The last element in the command line represents a parameter value selection or entry.

Procedures in this chapter list commands in a single-line format.

Configuration/Ethernet/IP Address = 123.123.123.123

An expansion of this example instruction would appear as follows.

1. Select the ‘Configuration’ branch in Navigator

2. Select the ‘Ethernet’ branch.

3. Choose the ‘IP Address’ parameter.

4. Set the ‘IP Address’ parameter to ‘123.123.123.123’.

See the Magellan CCS Navigator, or RCP-CCS-1U Remote Control Panel manual for Ethernet interface documents for information on how to operate this product remotely.

Navigator Configuration Recommendation

We recommend the following setting in Navigator to ensure fast and accurate communication with the IPA6800+.

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1. In Navigator, choose “Options > Control” to open the ‘Control Options’ dialog

2. Check the ‘Device parameter changes as slider is released’ radio button.

3. Click the ‘OK’ button

General Operating Procedures

How Parameter Changes are Applied

Observe the following when setting the configuration parameters on the IPA6800+:  Parameter changes take immediate effect. However, the module requires up to 30 seconds to save

the latest change.

 After 30 seconds, the new settings are saved. Once saved, these will be restored in the event the

module loses power or is restarted

IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Operation

How to Check Hardware and Software Versions

Use Navigator to determine the module’s current hardware or software version.

See the RCP-CCS-1U Installation and Operation Manual, CCS software application user manual, or CCS software application online help for information on viewing software and hardware version numbers.

Configuration Procedures

How to Transmit Video Over an IP Stream

Use the examples shown in this procedure to configure the IPA6800+ to encapsulate an ASI stream into an IP packet stream.

1. Specify the input port and signal type.

Configuration/Encapsulator_2/Input = ASI

2. Forward Error Correction (FEC). a. If FEC is desired, then specify the FEC type.

Configuration/Encapsulator_1/FEC Type = Medium Configuration/Encapsulator_2/FEC Type = High

b. If FEC is not desired, then ensure that FEC is disabled.

Configuration/Encapsulator_1/FEC Type = None Configuration/Encapsulator_2/FEC Type = None

3. If custom FEC if desired, then use the following parameters with your own values.

Configuration/Encapsulator_2/ASI FEC/…

 Period = 20  Order = 10  Packets = 6  RTP = Enable

4. Configure the destination IP outputs Each of the IPA6800+’s two inputs can be duplicated to up to four IP destinations. Each destination is a ‘Conventional IP Address’ with an (optional) IP port.

Configure the following parameters to specify a ‘Conventional IP Address’ destination. The IP port is

optional.

 Configuration/Encapsulator_#/Dest_#/…  IP Address = ###.###.###.###  Port = (0 to 65535)

5. Set the following parameters for each destination used on each interface. Configuration/Encapsulator_#/Dest_#/…

TOS = (0 to 15)

TTL = (1 to 255)

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How to Extract Video from an IP Stream

Use this procedure to configure the IPA6800+ to recover an ASI stream from an IP packet stream.

1. Specify the packet length for an ASI output.

Configuration/Decapsulator_1/ASI Pkt Len = (188,204)

2. Configure the input source Note: If the source is providing a unicast then only the Port # (in the following steps) is required. The

other parameters may be left ignored. a. Configure the source IP address and port (if necessary).

Configuration/Decapsulator_1/Source/…

Source IP = ###.###.###.###

– OR –

Multicast Group = ###.###.###.### Port = (0–65535)

How to Monitor Module Alarms

IPA6800+’s Module Status LED illuminates red when an alarm condition is present.

Navigator can be configured to monitor an IPA6800+ module. As such, the software aggregates alarm messages and presents them in a manner that distinguishes between major and minor alarms. See the appropriate software control user manual or online help for more information

IPA6800+ Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Configuration and Status Parameters

Configuration and Status Parameters

Overview

Use CCS control software such as Navigator, or Telnet to access IPA6800+ parameters. For Navigator, see the software user manual for usage information.

Command Groups

IPA6800+ parameters are arranged into the following groups:

 Configuration Commands  Status Commands  Utility Commands  Alarm Commands

IPA6800+ Parameters

How to Use Telnet

1. On a Windows PC, click the ‘Start > Run’, type the following and press ‘Return’ to open a DOS dialog box.

cmd

2. Begin a Telnet session by using the system’s IP address and typing the following into the DOS dialog box.

telnet <system IP Address>

3. The system prompts for a username and password. The following username and password are factory defaults.

username: admin password: admin

4. Once a Telnet connection is established, commands listed in the following sections can be directly executed

Parameter Usage Notes

Many of the ‘Command Paths’ in the following sections depict a range of values in square brackets ‘[ ]’.

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/FEC Type

Substitute one value from the range to create a command string.

IPA6800+

COMMAND PATH

DESCRIPTION

OPTIONS

DEFAULT

Configuration/Ethernet

Configuration/Ethernet/Link

Specifies the Ethernet interface's link speed

auto, 10, 100, 1000

auto

Configuration/Ethernet/IP Address

Specifies the Ethernet interface’s IP address

IP Address

192.168.1.1 (default)

0.0.0.0

Configuration/Ethernet/IP Mask

Specifies the Ethernet interface's IP mask.

IP Address

255.255.255.0 (default)

0.0.0.0

Configuration/Ethernet/IP Gateway

Specifies the Ethernet Interface's IP gateway address.

IP Address

0.0.0.0

Configuration/Control

Configuration/Control/Password

Specifies the password protecting the module's control interfaces

31-char

admin

Configuration/Control/Telnet

Enables/disables the module's Telnet interface.

enable, disable

enable

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/Input

Enables/disables the specified encapsulator input and input type

OFF, AUTO, ASI,

off

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/FEC Type

Specifies the level/type of FEC to apply to outgoing data.

None, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, CUSTOM

low

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/Dest

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/Dest_[1–4]/IP Address

Specifies the IP destination address

0.0.0.0 (disables destination)

0.0.0.0

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/Dest_[1–4]/Port

Specifies the IP destination port.

0–65535

0

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/Dest_[1–4]/TOS

Specifies the Type of Service (TOS) byte.

0–15

0

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/Dest_[1–4]/TTL

Specifies the packet Time To Live (TTL).

1–255

16 Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/ASI FEC

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/ASI FEC/Period

Sets the FEC period.

1–20

1

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/ASI FEC/Order

Sets the FEC Order

4–20

16

Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Configuration and Status Parameters

Configuration/Encapsulator_1/FEC Type Configuration/Encapsulator_2/FEC Type

Add an equals sign ‘=’ and value from the ‘Options’ column to complete the command string.

Configuration/Encapsulator_1/FEC Type=low Configuration/Encapsulator_2/FEC Type=high

Remote Control Parameters

IPA6800+

COMMAND PATH

DESCRIPTION

OPTIONS

DEFAULT

Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/ASI FEC/Packets

Specifies the number of FEC packets in each ASI packet.

1–7 7 Configuration/Encapsulator_[1–2]/ASI FEC/RTP

Enables/disables the encapsulator's Real Time Protocol (RTP).

enable, disable

enable

Configuration/Decapsulator_[1–2]/ASI

Configuration/Decapsulator_[1–2]/ASI Pkt Len

ASI Packet length setting

188, 204

188 Configuration/Decapsulator_[1–2]/Source

Configuration/Decapsulator_[1–2]/Source/Source IP

Source (normal or IGMPv3)

0.0.0.0

IP

Configuration/Decapsulator_[1–2]/Source/Multicast Group

Specifies the source IP multicast group address.

0.0.0.0

IP Configuration/Decapsulator_[1–2]/Source/Port

Specifies the IP port number.

0–65535

0

COMMAND PATH

DESCRIPTION

OPTIONS

STATUS/ETHERNET

Status/Ethernet/Link

Indicates the state of the Ethernet's physical connection.

lost, negotiating, 10h,10f, 100h, 100f, 1000

Status/Ethernet/RX Pkts

Indicates the number of packets received in the last second.

Counter

Status/Ethernet/TX Pkts

Indicates the number of packets transmitted in the last second.

Counter

Status/Ethernet/RX Err Pkts

Indicates the number of errored packets received in the last second.

Counter Status/Ethernet/MAC Addr

Displays the Ethernet MAC address.

Mac address

Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]

Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/LOS

Indicates if the encapsulator is experiencing a loss of signal.

fault, noFault Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/Input

Indicates the type of encapsulator input.

ASI-188, ASI-204,

Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/TX IP Rate

Indicates the encapsulator's transmit rate; in bits per second (bps).

Counter

Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/TX IP Pkts

Indicates the number of IP packets transmitted since the last reboot or reset.

Counter Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/Dest [1–4]

Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/Dest_[1– 4]/Status

status

working, unreachable, noArp, ttlExceeded, sourceQuench, unused

Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/Dest_[1–4]/TX Err Pkts

txErrPkts

Counter

Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Configuration and Status Parameters

Status Parameters

IPA6800+

COMMAND PATH

DESCRIPTION

OPTIONS

Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/ASI

Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/ASI/RX TS Rate

Received Transport Stream Rate

Counter

Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/ASI/RX TS Packets

Provides a count of trasnport stream packets received.

Counter Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/ASI/8b10bErr

Provides a count of 8b10b errors.

Counter

Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/ASI/Sync Err

Provides a count of synchronization errors since the last boot or power up.

Counter Status/Encapsulator_[1–2]/ASI/TS Pres

Indicates whether or not a transport stream is present.

present, notPresent, n/a

Status/Decapsulator_[1–2]

Status/Decapsulator_[1–2]/Output

Indicate the packet size of the current, configured output.

ASI-188, ASI-204, unknown Status/Decapsulator_[1–2]/Uncorrectable

Provides a count of uncorrectable packets.

Counter

Status/Decapsulator_[1–2]/Corrected

Provides a count of the number of corrected packets in the incoming transport stream.

Counter Status/Decapsulator_[1–2]/TsRate

Indicates the current transport stream rate.

Rate

Status/Decapsulator_[1–2]/CBRLock

Indictaes the module has locked onto the ASI input.

Locked, NotLocked

Status/Decapsulator_[1–2]/FecPeriod

Indicates the FEC order setting.

Value

Status/Decapsulator_[1–2]/FecOrder

Indicates the FEC order setting.

Value

Status/Decapsulator_[1–2]/PktSize

Indicates the packet size of the incoming transport stream packets.

Int Status/SYS

Status/SYS/Software Version

Firmware revision number

#.#.#

Status/SYS/Hardware Version

Indicates the hardware revision number.

1 to 32

Status/SYS/Manufacturing Date

Indicates the module’s manufacturing date.

yyyy-mm-dd

Status/SYS/Serial Number

Indicates the module’s serial number.

String

COMMAND PATH

DESCRIPTION

OPTIONS

DEFAULT

Util/Clear

Clears and resets all status parameters.  Yes - This value is a momentary state. The module

accepts this value, clears all status values, and returns this parameter to the ‘false’ state.

 No - This value is the typical state for this

parameter.

 Yes  No

No

Util/Load Defaults

Loads factory default settings and resets module.

 Yes  No

No

Util/Reset

Resets the module.

 Yes  No

No

Installation, Configuration, and Operation Manual Configuration and Status Parameters

Utility Commands

IPA6800+

COMMAND PATH

DESCRIPTION

OPTIONS

Alarm/Eth/LOS

Indicates when Ethernet Link is lost.