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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We,

NEWTEC CY nv.

Declare that the following product:

Product number: AZ710

with type identifier: ntc2142

to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements of European Union Directive 1999/5/EC Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive Essential Requirement 3.1(a), 3.1 (b), 3.2.

Done at St-Niklaas, on 26 November 2008

Serge Van Herck,

CEO

NEWTEC CY nv. Laarstraat 5 B-9100 Sint-Niklaas Belgium. Tel:0032.(0)3.7806500 Fax:0032.(0)3.7806549

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Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) (Directive 2002/95/EC)

The undersigned hereby confirms the following statement:

We hereby declare that all Newtec equipment, delivered after July 1, 2006 and used in network infrastructure equipment for switching, signalling or transmission will be compliant to the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC. We hereby take into account the exemption for the use of lead in solders as specified in the annex of the Directive. This exemption is further clarified in a study ordered by the European Commission “Technical adaptation under Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) –

Investigation of exemptions (ERA Report 2004-0603, ERA Project 043121279)”

Newtec is making serious efforts to completely ban lead in solders throughout its entire product range and in the shortest possible timeframe. If you have applications where you intend to use Newtec equipment in an infrastructure other than network infrastructure for switching, signalling or transmission, please do not hesitate to contact us. As in time more and more Newtec equipment will be totally leadless, we will inform you on the status of the equipment you intend to use at that time.

Done at St-Niklaas, on 26 November, 2008

Serge Van Herck,

CEO

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SAFETY REGULATIONS

Please read this chapter before you install and use this equipment.

To ensure your safety, the equipment has been designed to comply with the following safety standard:

IEC 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment

Before you start to install and operate the device, please make sure you observe the following:

The equipment described in this manual is designed to be used by properly trained personnel only. Only qualified personnel who are aware of hazards involved may adjust, maintain and repair the exposed equipment.

No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.

To use the equipment correctly and safely, it is essential that both operating and servicing personnel follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions specified in this manual. Warning and caution statements and/or symbols are marked on the equipment when necessary. Whenever it is likely that safety protection is impaired, immediately switch off the equipment and secure it against unintended operation. Inform the appropriate servicing authority about the problem. For example, safety is likely to be impaired if the equipment fails to perform the intended measurements or shows visible damage.

Caution1:

FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, REPLACE LINE FUSES ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING (5 X 20mm T3.15 A/250v TYPE T or slow-blow).

Caution 2:

THERE IS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS REPLACED WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Additional safety requirements for Finland, Norway and Sweden

Telecommunication connections and cable distribution system.

Special conditions apply to the use of this equipment in Finland, Sweden and Norway due to different earthing arrangements in these countries. Therefore it is essential that the installation is done by authorized personnel and according to the national requirements only.

This equipment is specified for use in a restricted access location only, where equipotential bonding has been applied and which has provision for a permanently connected protective earthing conductor.

A protective earthing conductor must be installed by a Service Person.

EMC Information

Relevant EMC information (to FCC rules)

This equipment has been tested and was found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Do not operate this equipment in a residential area, as it is likely to cause harmful interference. When this is the case, you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense.

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Environmental

Operating the equipment in an environment other than that stated in the specifications also invalidates the safety compliance.

Do not use the equipment in an environment in which the unit is exposed to:

• Unpressurised altitudes higher than 2000 metres

• Extreme temperatures outside the stated operating range

• Operating temperature range 0 to + 40 °C (*)

• Excessive dust

• Moist or humid atmosphere above 95% RH

• Excessive vibration

• Flammable gases

• Corrosive or explosive atmospheres

• Direct sunlight

(*): DC power supply - Operating temperature range 0 to + 30 °C.

Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing of the equipment. Do not use any cleaning liquids containing alcohol, methylated spirit or ammonia etc.

Warranty

Newtec guarantees the durability and satisfactory electrical and mechanical performance of the equipment to a maximum period of one (1) year from the date of delivery, unless otherwise agreed to, in writing. The warranty applies only to manufacturing defects and provided that handling, installation, maintenance and adjustment of the equipment are carried out in line with the instructions provided by Newtec and in line with good practice. The warranty does not apply to items, normally consumed in operation, or which have a normal lifetime inherently shorter than the warranty stated above, such as, without limitation, fuses or lamps. Any defect due to normal wear and tear, or caused by transportation or Force Majeure events, or attributable to the Customer’s improper use, neglect, storage, operation handling or maintenance of the goods or any part thereof, are excluded from the warranty. During the warranty period, Newtec shall, at its sole discretion, replace or repair the defective subparts or units at the source factory. All transportation costs shall be borne and prepaid by the Customer.

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This document provides a quick overview on how to easily set up the AZ710 for the most common use cases.

This document is intended to help you:

• Find your way around the GUI

• Understand the different possibilities of the AZ710

Cautions and Symbols

The following symbols appear in this manual:

A caution message indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also refer to a procedure or practice that, if not correctly followed, could result in equipment damage or destruction.

A hint message indicates information for the proper operation of your equipment, including helpful hints, shortcuts or important reminders.

A reference message is used to direct to an internal reference within the document, a related document or a web-link.

Version History and Applicability

Document version Date Subject Author Comment

Version 1.0 August

2008

AZ710 NWH Initial Release

Version 1.2 November

2008

AZ710 GWI ROHS

category

Output interface

L-band (950 - 1750 MHz)

Default

L-band + 10MHz for BUC

FA-02

L-band + 10MHz + 24Vdc for BUC

FA-03

L+C-band (5,85 - 6,65 GHz)

FA-04

L+Ku-band ( 12,75 - 13,25 GHz )

FA-05

L+Ku-band ( 13,75 - 14,50 GHz )

FA-06

L+DBS-band (17,30-18,10 GHz)

FA-07

L+DBS-band (17,60-18,40 GHz)

FA-08

10MHz reference In/Out Internal reference : 1ppm

Default

Internal reference : 0,01 ppm

GR-02

Feedback

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Please send any comments by contacting us at

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Please include document and any comment, error found or suggestion for improvement you have regarding this document.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Compliancy Statements..........................................................................................ii

Safety Regulations .................................................................................................iv

About this Manual..................................................................................................vii

Table of Contents ....................................................................................................x

1 Introduction ....................................................................................................1

1.1 Short Description .............................................................................................1

1.2 Chapter Overview ............................................................................................1

2 Installation ......................................................................................................2

2.1 Rack Mounting .................................................................................................2

2.2 AC Power Supply .............................................................................................2

3 Physical Description .....................................................................................3

3.1 Front Panel Description ...................................................................................3

3.1.1 Display.........................................................................................................3

3.1.2 Keypad ........................................................................................................3

3.1.3 LEDs............................................................................................................4

3.2 Back Panel Description....................................................................................4

3.2.1 Power supply unit, Monitor &Control and external 10.0 MHz input.............5

3.2.2 C-band.........................................................................................................7

3.2.3 Ku-band Up converter .................................................................................8

4 How to manage ..............................................................................................9

4.1 Graphical User Interface (GUI) ........................................................................9

4.1.1 How to Connect ...........................................................................................9

4.1.2 GUI Description ...........................................................................................9

4.2 Front Panel ....................................................................................................11

4.3 RMCP ............................................................................................................11

4.3.1 Remote Monitor and Control .....................................................................11

4.3.2 Connecting the Converter .........................................................................12

4.3.3 Serial Interface and Line Settings .............................................................12

4.3.4 RMCP over Ethernet .................................................................................13

4.3.5 Protocol .....................................................................................................13

4.3.6 Message format.........................................................................................14

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4.4 SNMP.............................................................................................................14

5 Block Diagram..............................................................................................15

Appendix A: Technical Specifications ................................................................16

Appendix B: Abbreviations...................................................................................17

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Short Description

The AZ710 is a high performance frequency up converter designed for a wide range of broadcast, telco and IP satellite applications. The AZ710 offers advanced and unique features such as a calibrated high linearity over the entire bandwidth combined with a very high frequency stability. These features make the AZ710 the perfect solution for a wide range of transmissions ranging from very small carriers to full transponder applications.

In its default configuration, the AZ710 converts IF to L-band signals. The IF input frequency, is switchable between 70MHz and 140MHz. The L-band output frequency ranges from 950MHz up to 1750MHz in steps of 48Hz. Optionally, the AZ710 can be delivered with a C, Ku or DBS band with an L-band monitoring output.

The high output frequency stability is provided by an internal 10 MHz reference clock. For applications requiring very high frequency stability such as very low data rate carriers, an optional reference clock of 0,01ppm can be ordered separately.

A DC power supply and a reference frequency on the L-band output are also available as options, providing a compact and cost effective solution when the AZ710 is used in combination with an outdoor RF up converter and/or amplifier.

The AZ710 is easy to operate and monitor. All control and monitoring parameters are available locally on the front panel and remotely through a web interface. It is also possible to control or monitor the AZ710 via RMCP or SNMP.

1.2 Chapter Overview

• Chapter 2 describes the physical installation parameters.

• Chapter 3 describes the physical interfaces and the front and back panel

connections of the device.

• Chapter 4 describes how to manage the AZ710 Up Converter.

• Chapter 5 gives a block diagram of the AZ710 Up Converter.

• Appendix A gives an overview of the technical specifications.

• Appendix B gives an explanation of the used abbreviations.

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2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Rack Mounting

The equipment is designed to operate in a 19-inch rack system conforming to IEC

60297.

When you mount the AZ710 Up Converter in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, make sure to sustain it with L-profiles. If you mount the device with four front panel screws only, you will damage the device and risk injuring yourself.

Operating the equipment in transportable installations is only permitted for vehicles, ships or aircraft with the means for environmental conditioning. Operating the equipment in transportable installations without these means may invalidate the safety compliance.

When you mount the equipment in the rack, make sure that you do not compromise the air flow that is needed to safely operate the equipment.

2.2 AC Power Supply

When switching the transmission equipment on, be careful not to disturb the network.

This equipment is provided with a protective earthing incorporated in the power cord. Only insert the mains plug in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact (TN type power supply). Any interruption of the protective conductor, inside or outside the equipment, is likely to make the equipment dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

Install the equipment and connect it to the mains power supply system in compliance with local or national wiring installation standards. Install the AZ710 Up Converter so that its mains supply socket outlet is easily accessible or that there is another suitable means to disconnect from the mains supply.

The power supply is set to operate from 100 to 240Vac to 47-63Hz.

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3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

3.1 Front Panel Description

Figure 1 – AZ710 Up Converter front panel

3.1.1 Display

The display consists of a 2 x 40 characters LCD screen. The top row indicates the path in the menu structure while the bottom row displays the selected item. If the value is not indicated, press OK to open the sub menu.

3.1.2 Keypad

Figure 2 - SDH Keypad panel

With the 16 front panel keys you can navigate through the menus and change parameters.

Press “?” to open a pop-up help screen with more information on the selected item. To exit this screen, press ESC.

Use the “←” and “→” keys to highlight a menu item. Press OK (enter) to go one level deeper in the menu tree. Once arrived at the desired level, press OK again to select the desired item. Press ESC to move back up in the menu tree.

Press CLR (clear) to empty the numerical input fields (backspace).

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Press the digit keys 0 up to 9 to enter numerical values. When there is a need for hexadecimal characters, press 0 – 9 to represent values zero to nine and A through F to represent values ten to fifteen. To enter characters, press 0 – 9 multiple times until the desired character appears. Characters will appear first, numbers last.

3.1.3 LEDs

There are six LEDs on the front panel.

Figure 3 -SDH Converter LEDs

Data In: green At least 1 data input is active and valid

Data Process: green The data are processed prior to transmission

Tx on: green The transmit is on

Act. Alm: red The actual alarm(s) is/are present

Mem. Alm: red The memorised alarm(s) is/are present

Test: orange On when the device is in test mode

3.2 Back Panel Description

The figure below shows the possible connections on the Up Converter. Keep in mind that the back panel connections available on your device depend on your specific hardware configuration. Therefore, they may differ from the ones shown in the figure below. The back panel consists of several hardware modules. In the following paragraphs these modules are described in more detail.

Figure 4 – Back Panel of the AZ710

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3.2.1 Power supply unit, Monitor &Control and external 10.0 MHz input

ALARM

10/100Base- T

Ref. In

M& C RS232/485

100-26 0 VAC LIN E

Figure 5 - PSU, Monitor and Control and external 10 MHz reference

3.2.1.1 Power socket

This equipment has a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord.

Do not insert the mains plug in a socket outlet without a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor, inside or outside the instrument, is likely to make the instrument dangerous.

3.2.1.2 Serial Monitoring and Control via RS485/RS232

The AZ710 Up Converter contains the hardware for the RS485 and RS232 interface. Use the front panel or Ethernet to select the serial interface type. You cannot do this through the serial port itself.

Figure 6 - Serial Monitoring and Control connector

RS485 serial interface:

Pin Name Function

1 GND Shield ground

2 Not connected

3 Tx-A Send Data A (input)

4 Rx-A Receive Data A (output)

5 GND Signal ground

MON & CTRL

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Pin Name Function

6 Rx-B Receive Data B (output)

7 Not connected

8 Not connected

9 Tx-B Send Data B (input)

Table 1 - RS485 pin configuration

RS232 serial interface:

Pin Name Function

1 GND Shield ground

2 Rx-D Receive Data (input)

3 Tx-D Transmit Data (output)

4 DTR Data Terminal Ready (output)

5 GND Signal ground

6 Not connected

7 RTS Request to send (output)

8 CTS Clear to send (input)

9 Not connected

Table 2 - RS232 pin configuration

3.2.1.3 Contact closure alarm outputs

You can use the contact closure alarm contacts to drive external alarm indicators (sirens, flashlights, etc.) or to connect to a redundancy switching system.

Figure 7 - Contact closure alarm outputs

1 ok

3 alarm

2 Common general alarm

1 ok

3 alarm

2 Common general alarm

Figure 8 - Contact closure alarm connections

Pin 2 and 4 are either floating or tied to chassis earthing.

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3.2.1.4 10.0 MHz Reference Input

This input is used when you need a reference with enhanced stability or when you need several Converters to be synchronised to the same clock source. The level should be 0 dBm nominally. This input is only valid if the device is equipped with an NTC/3462 10 MHz reference frequency module.

3.2.1.5 Ethernet Connection

A standard RJ-45 connector provides connection to an Ethernet hub in a LAN (10/100BaseT). You can use the front panel to set the IP address and to mask while in normal mode.

You can use the Ethernet interface to send RMCP commands to the AZ710 Up Converter. Send the commands as data in a TCP/IP stream. Use socket number

5933. Make sure the RMCP protocol is exactly the same as for the serial interface, with one small exception: the RMCP address of the device (that is present in an RMCP command) is ignored by the receiving device.

3.2.2 C-band

1. Up converted signal C-band

2. L-band signal ouput

3. External L-band signal (optional)

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3.2.3 Ku-band Up converter

1. Ku output (RF output) : 13750 - 14500 MHz

2. External L-band signal (optional)

3. L-band signal output

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4 HOW TO MANAGE

4.1 Graphical User Interface (GUI)

4.1.1 How to Connect

4.1.1.1 Cabling

Use a crossed network cable to connect the Ethernet port of the AZ710 Up Converter to the Ethernet port of a computer.

4.1.1.2 Software

The platform is equipped with a powerful and easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you to remotely monitor and control your equipment through a web browser.

To use the web interface, adapt the TCP/IP properties of the computer so you can manually set an IP address that is within the range of the device IP address. For example: take IP address 10.0.0.2 on the computer and 10.0.0.1 on the device. Make sure that no pop-up blockers or firewall are active.

To adapt the TCP/IP properties on a typical Windows computer:

¾ Choose Start > Connect To > Show all connections.

¾ Right-click Local Area Connection.

¾ Click Properties.

¾ Scroll down and click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

¾ Click Properties.

¾ Choose Use the following IP address.

¾ Enter the following data:

- IP address, for example: 10.0.0.2.

- Subnet mask, for example: 255.255.255.0

4.1.2 GUI Description

Use a web browser (Internet explorer 5.5 or later, Mozilla, etc.) to open the web interface of the AZ710 Up Converter. Type the following address in the address bar:

http://ip_address_device. You can find the IP address device in the following

menu on the front panel of the device: AZ710/Unit/Setup/Ethernet settings.

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By default, the IP address of all Newtec devices is 10.0.0.1.

 AZ710/Unit/Setup/Ethernet  Device IP address: 10.0.0.1

In this mode, click AZ710 on the left side of the screen to get an overview of all the parameters in the device.

To change the parameters of the device, click Log In to log into the device.

 AZ710 >> Unit >> Setup >> Web interface menu

By default the login credentials <root> respectively.

Once logged in, there are three levels:

• Read-only: in this mode you can only see (read) the parameters corresponding to the operator mode. You cannot change them.

• Operator: this mode corresponds with the device Normal mode. It enables the default set of parameters that are most frequently used.

• Administrator: this mode corresponds with the device Expert mode and gives you access to an additional set of more advanced parameters.

You can now remotely view and change all the parameters of the device through the GUI.

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The GUI displays seven main menus:

• Home: this menu allows you to remotely monitor and control all the parameters of the device through the web-interface. You can also change all the parameters that can be changed through the keypad here.

• Logging: this menu gives an overview of the most recent events.

• Alarmlog: in this menu you can view the most recent alarms.

• Diagnostics report: this menu generates a diagnostics report

with an overview of the status of the different parameters of the device. This is very useful to have near you when you contact support for technical questions.

• Manual: the complete manual with RMCP commands of the corresponding device is stored here in HTML format.

• Log In resp Log out: this menu is used to log in to or out of the device.

• About: this menu shows the version number of the GUI you are using.

In the yellow bar on the screen you can see where the parameters are located in the parameter tree of the device.

Go to the following menu to find the parameters Serial baudrate and Device RMCP address:

 AZ710 >> Unit >> Setup >> Serial port settings

This is the same tree you have to follow in the directory tree when using the front panel to change these settings.

4.2 Front Panel

The first line of the display contains your current location in the menu tree of the device. The second line contains the parameter name and its value.

 AZ710/Unit/Control  Device sleep mode: operational

4.3 RMCP

4.3.1 Remote Monitor and Control

Remote monitor and control (RMCP) is possible via the serial interface (RS232/485) or through RMCP over Ethernet. The commands are described in the device Reference Manual.

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Go to www.newtec.eu and choose Support > Download Area > RMCP Loader to download and install the RMCP Loader for free.

Detailed RMCP information is available in the RMCP reference manual. Please contact our Technical Support at

support@newtec.eu for the relevant documentation and guidance.

4.3.2 Connecting the Converter

The device is set to RS485 by factory default. When you prefer RS232, choose:

 AZ710 >> Unit >> Setup >> Serial port settings

Default serial port settings:

AZ710/Unit/Setup/Serial port settings:

• Serial interface type RS485

• Device RMCP address 100

• Serial baud rate 115200

Alternatively, use an RS232 to RS485 converter to connect the Monitor and Control port to a serial communication port of a PC. Pin out on the converter can differ depending on the brand and type of the converter.

When using RS232, use a null-modem cable with the following layout:

PC Device Signal

9 Pin D-types 9 Pin D-types

2 3 TxD

3 2 RxD

5 5 GND

Table 3 - RS232 cable pin layout

4.3.3 Serial Interface and Line Settings

The main line settings for this serial interface are:

• Asynchronous data transfer

• 1 start bit (logic "0")

• 7 data bits (LSB first on line)

• Even parity

• 1 stop bit (logic "1")

• 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 baud

To set the serial baudrate, choose:

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 AZ710 > Unit > Setup > Serial port settings.

There is no flow control on the serial interface. Apart from correctly formatted messages, the only significant character here is the SYNC-character (value 16 hex). The AZ710 Up Converter sends this character to indicate that it is busy executing the command and preparing the response. This prevents other devices from taking control of the bus if the response cannot be given immediately.

4.3.4 RMCP over Ethernet

You can send RMCP commands to the AZ710 Up Converter using the Ethernet interface. The commands are sent as data in a TCP/IP stream. The used socket number is 5933.The RMCP protocol is exactly the same as for the serial interface, with one small exception: the receiving device ignores the RMCP address of the device that is present in an RMCP command.

To enable the device to communicate over Ethernet, you need to configure the Ethernet interface. See:

 AZ710 >> Unit >> Setup >> Ethernet settings

4.3.5 Protocol

The control unit sends a “request” message to a device identified by its unique address. The addressed device interprets the message, performs the requested action and sends a “response” message back.

The receiving device rejects all messages with transmission errors without any further action. Transmission errors are:

• No stop bit

• Parity error

• LRC-error

• Message receive buffer overflow

The addressed device responds to all correct formatted messages – except for some special system messages – with an acknowledge message. Only in a few restricted cases does the device not respond to a request from the control unit. This is, for example, the case when a general device reset is requested.

Correctly received messages which the device cannot handle are refused via a noacknowledge “error” message. This message contains the reason why the message is rejected.

A device never sends messages on its own initiative. It only responds to a request from the control unit. The total transmit time of a complete message may not exceed 250 ms. If the message is not completed within this time, it is discarded.

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4.3.6 Message format

The general syntax for all messages is:

• Start byte

• Address byte

• Message header

• Message data

• End of text byte

• Checksum byte

4.4 SNMP

The Newtec MIB allows full monitor and control over the complete device using any SNMP browser (HP-OpenView, NetworkView). Newtec supports the basic standard MIB (monitor and control of IP interface, versions of the software …) and above that we have a full proprietary MIB, which contains all the OIDs needed to control the device.

We support traps. These form a mechanism to trigger the NMS when a change in the device has occurred. After receiving the trap the NMS still has to poll the device to find out the details of the change.

The SNMP details can be found in the AZ710 Reference Manual.

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5 BLOCK DIAGRAM

Figure 9 – AZ710 Up Converter Block Diagram

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APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Appendix B: Abbreviations

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APPENDIX B: ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviation Description

BUC Block Up Converter

CAT Conditional Access Table

C/N Carrier to Noise

CCM Constant Coding and Modulation

CW Control Word

DC Direct Current

DES Data Encryption Standard

DSM&CC Digital Storage Media Command and Control

DVB-S Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite transmission standard

DVB-S2 Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite transmission 2nd generation standard

DVB-DSNG Digital Video Broadcasting – Digital Satellite News Gathering transmission

standard

EMC Entitlement Control Message

EMM Entitlement Management Message

ETH Ethernet

ESW Encrypted Session Word

FEC Forward Error Correction

FIPS Floating-Point Instructions per Second

FPGA Field-programmable Gate Array

GND Ground

GPS Global Positioning System

GUI Graphical User Interface

HPA High Power Amplifier

Hz Herz

ID Identification

IDb buried Identifier

IDi injected Identifier

IFL Inter Facility Link

IP Internet Protocol

IPE IP Encapsulation

IRD Integrated Receiver Decoder

ISI Input Stream Identifier

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LED Light Emitting Diode

LLC Logical Link Control

LNB Low Noise Block Converter

LO Local Oscillator

M&C Monitoring and Control

MIB Management Information Base

MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group

MUX Multiplex

Appendix B: Abbreviations

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Abbreviation Description

ODU Outdoor Unit

PAT Program Association Table

PCR Program Clock Reference

PID Packet Identification Number

PMT Programme Map Table

PSK Phase Shift Keying

QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation

QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying

RAS Remote Access Server

RF Radio Frequency

RMCP Remote Monitoring and Control Protocol

RS Reed Solomon

RTP Real-time Transmission Protocol

SFN Single Frequency Network

SMA Surface-Mounted Assembly (connector)

SNAP Sub Network Access Protocol

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol

SPI Serial-to-Parallel Interface

STB Set Top Box

STS Synchronisation Time Stamp

TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol

TPS Transmission Parameter Signalling

TS Transport Stream

UDP User Datagram Protocol

USS Universal Switching System

VCM Variable Coding Modulation

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