Instructions
MTM4UP
Software Option Upgrades for
MTM400 MPEG Transport Monitor
075-0779-02
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Kit Description
This document provides instructions for the MTM400 Software Option upgrade.
The following upgrades are currently available:
Table 1: MTM400 field upgrade kits (software)
Product Option Description
MTM4UP 01 Field upgrade kit to add Recording Capability
02 Field upgrade kit to add Transport Stream Service Information
Analysis (PSI/SI/PSIP/ARIB structure view and repetition
graphs)
03 Field upgrade kit to add Template Testing With Template
Scheduling (for user defined service plan testing)
04 Field upgrade kit to add PCR Analysis with Graphical Results
views
05 Field upgrade kit to add Bit rate testing including PID groups
and PID variability
06 Field upgrade kit to add Service Logging
Software options are enabled by an Option Key -- a unique string of alphanumeric characters which is applied to the MTM400 via the remote user interface. Each
Option Key can enable one or more options.
BIOS Version Requirement
Verify the BIOS version installed in your MTM400 monitor before you perform
the software installation instructions provided in this kit. You can find the BIOS
version number listed in the Info display of the Device view.
The MTM400 monitor must have BIOS version 2.07 installed before the
instrument will load software version 2.0.7 or above.
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Kit Description
Acquiring the Option Key
The following basic information is shipped with the upgrade kit:
H A document recording the Option Key and the unit to which it can be
H The MTM400 Software Option Upgrade Instructions (075-0779-02) -- this
CAUTION. To avoid losing your options, do not misplace the documentation that
is included with this kit. This contains the option installation key number. If the
battery--backed RAM in the unit is reset, the Option Key will be needed to
reenable your options.
Note that the Serial Number identifies the MTM400 unit. The MAC address is
allocated to the Transport Stream Processor board. If the processor board is
changed, it will have a different MAC address and new Option Keys will need to
be issued.
applied. The unit identity will take the form of the Serial Number and the
MAC (Media Access Control) address (this is unique to each unit).
document.
Option Keys
NOTE. The MAC address is printed on the label on the top of the unit and above
the network port at the rear of the unit.
The Option Key is a string of alphanumeric characters in the form nnnnn-nnnnnnnnnn-nnnnn. Each Option Key is unique; it is generated specifically for one
MTM400 unit using the MAC address and the Serial Number. An Option Key
generated for one MTM400 unit will not work when applied to another
MTM400 unit.
The Option Key is supplied as part of the Upgrade documentation.
The upgrade instructions given in the remainder of this document are common to
all options.
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Installation Instructions
Software options are enabled in the MTM400 by the application of an Option
Key. The Option Key is an alpha-numeric string, which is entered on the License
dialog. The License Upload dialog is accessible using the Device View and the
Upload License button.
The procedure is outlined below. Power and networking are required.
1. Power up the MTM400 unit and wait for initialization to complete.
2. From a networked client PC, open the Remote User Interface.
The MTM400 user interface can also be accessed via the Web Monitoring
Systems Manager (WebMSM). This is described in the WebMSM User
Manual.
a. Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer.
b. In the browser address bar, enter the network identity or IP address of the
MTM400 unit, such as, http://TSMonitor01.
When the Enter key is pressed, a Java applet is downloaded from the
MTM400 unit and launched. The file size is approximately 1.5 MB; the
download time will depend on the network speed and traffic.
3. The MTM400 splash screen appears, overlaid shortly thereafter by the Login
Details dialog box as shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1: Logging On
a. Select the Administrator User name from the drop-down list. (The User
option does not have sufficient permissions to upgrade software options.)
b. Enter the password. The default password for the Administrator is tek.
Select OK to accept the details. Select Cancel to close t he dialog box.
(To redisplay the Login Details dialog box, either reenter t he network
identity of the MTM400 or select the Refresh button in the browser.)
c. The Hotspot view is displayed.
Figure 2: Hotspot View
The Hotspot view provides access to the device and stream monitoring
views of the MTM400 being accessed.
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4. Open the Device View and select the Configuration screen.
Figure 3: Device Configuration Screen
5. Select Upload License to open the License Upload dialog box.
Figure 4: License Upload Dialog
6. Enter the Option Key.
NOTE. The Option Key string is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as
given.
7. Select Upload.
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8. Note the upload progress messages displayed in the License Upload dialog
box.
Figure 5: License Upload OK
9. If the message “License upload ok” is displayed, select Close.
10. The License Changed dialog box is displayed. Select OK to restart the
MTM400 unit.
Figure 6: License Changed dialog
Restarting the unit will implement the licensed options. During restart all
screens will remain open, but the buttons will be grayed out for a short
period.
If the Option Key is rejected, the License Changed dialog box will still be
displayed when the License Upload Close is selected. Select Cancel to
terminate the activity.
11. If the Option Key upload and restart is successful, verify the new software
options as described on page 10.
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Troubleshooting
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If the upgrade is still unsuccessful, contact Tektronix Technical Support. Ensure
that the following information is available:
H MTM400 Serial Number
H MTM400 MAC Address
H The upgrade Option Key
H The current Option Key (if known)
If the Option Key upload is rejected, the following notes may help:
H Check and reenter the Option Key.
H Inspect the documentation accompanying the Option Key and ensure that it
is being applied to the correct MTM400 unit.
H In a network containing more than one MTM400 unit, ensure that the User
Interface is viewing the correct MTM400 unit. This can be verified by
selecting Info from the Device View and verifying the MAC Address
compared with the documentation.
If the upgrade is still unsuccessful, contact Tektronix Technical Support. Ensure
that the following information is available:
H MTM400 Serial Number
H MTM400 MAC Address
H The upgrade Option Key
H The current Option Key (if known)
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Verifying the Software Options
The information given in this section allows the user to verify that the required
option has been enabled. Refer to the MTM400 User Manual (071-1224-xx) for
information about the use of the option. When verifying options, you need to be
logged in as the Administrator and a transport stream needs to be supplied t o the
instrument.
Option MTM4UP01
Description Field upgrade kit to add triggered recording capability.
Verification The Recording button is displayed on the Stream Menu Bar.
Option MTM4UP02
Description Field upgrade kit to add transport stream service information analysis
(PSI/SI/PSIP/ARIB view)
Verification The SI View and SI Graphs button is displayed on the Stream Menu Bar.
Option MTM4UP03
Description Field upgrade kit to add template testing (for user-defined service plan
testing).
Verification The Template button is displayed on the Stream Menu Bar. The Template
Checking checkbox is added to the Configuration screen.
Option MTM4UP04
Description Field upgrade kit to add in-depth PCR analysis with graphical result views.
Verification The PCR button is displayed on the Stream Menu Bar, providing graphical
representation of real time analysis of PCRs.
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Option MTM4UP05
Description Field upgrade kit to add bit rate testing functionality.
Verification Limits in PID view; PID Bit Rate added to Te st: drop-down menu; PID
Groups button added; PID variability.
Option MTM4UP06
Description Field upgrade kit to add service logging.
Verification Service Logging data is available via the HTTP interface. No indication that
Service Logging is enabled is given on the user interface.
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