THOMSON Amethyst III User Manual
User Manual
Release 02.22
Amethyst III
DTV Smart Switch
Edition A
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Contents
Preface .............................................................. 9
Chapter 1
Overview ......................................................... 15
Purpose .................................................................................. 16
Robust, Highly Configurable Testing........................................ 16
High-Density Switch................................................................... 17
ASI Switch.............................................................................. 17
IP Switch................................................................................. 18
DVB-T SFN Capability ................................................................ 19
DVB-T2 SFN Capability .............................................................. 19
Delay Compensation Capability................................................ 19
Configuration and Supervision................................................. 19
System Applications.............................................................. 20
Device Redundancy.................................................................... 20
Head-End Redundancy .............................................................. 22
Network Redundancy Application ............................................ 23
SFN Stream Redundancy .......................................................... 24
Main Features ........................................................................ 25
Chassis Description ............................................................... 26
Enclosure .................................................................................... 26
Front Panel.................................................................................. 26
Full Front Panel...................................................................... 26
Light Front Panel.................................................................... 32
Rear Panel................................................................................... 33
SMPTE 310M Mode............................................................... 33
GPI Connectors ...................................................................... 34
Free Voltage Contacts ........................................................... 37
Chapter 2
Installation and Startup .................................. 39
Unpacking .............................................................................. 40
Removing the Protective Film .............................................. 41
Installing the Device (Steps) ................................................. 41
Mounting in Rack................................................................... 42
Installation Requirements.......................................................... 42
Ventilation................................................................................... 42
Cabling ........................................................................................ 44
EMC Ground ............................................................................... 44
Powering Up .......................................................................... 45
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Warnings..................................................................................... 45
Power Supply and Protective Ground...................................... 45
Power Inlet ............................................................................. 45
Power Supply Cord(s) ........................................................... 45
Connecting AC Mains Power Supply Cords............................. 46
Installing a Java Runtime Environment on the PC ............ 47
Configuring Amethyst III ...................................................... 49
Using the Equipment Setup Application.................................. 51
Powering Off the Device ...................................................... 54
Connecting System I/O Ports............................................... 55
Powering Back On the Device.............................................. 56
Starting the Application ....................................................... 57
Chapter 3
Web Browser Interface .................................... 59
Reaching the GUI.................................................................. 60
GUI Overview........................................................................ 61
General Organization................................................................. 61
Customizing the Display............................................................ 62
Resizing the Columns............................................................ 62
Sorting Elements in Arrays................................................... 62
Commonly Used Elements........................................................ 62
Status Pictograms ................................................................. 62
Other Pictograms................................................................... 63
Tables ..................................................................................... 63
Configuration Panel ................................................................... 64
Configuration Tabs................................................................ 64
Customizing the Configuration Tabs’ Layout...................... 67
Views ...................................................................................... 68
Alarms Panel .............................................................................. 69
Status Bar ................................................................................... 70
Basic Settings........................................................................ 72
Creating a New Configuration................................................... 73
Setting the Input Parameters .................................................... 75
Setting the Switch Parameters.................................................. 77
Setting the Output Parameters ................................................. 80
Setting the GigE Interface Parameters (for IP Amethyst III) ... 83
Setting an IP Forwarding (for IP Amethyst III) ......................... 84
Adding a Forwarding Rule.................................................... 84
Defining a Destination Interface for a Forwarding Rule..... 85
Deleting a Forwarding Rule .................................................. 86
Editing a Tests Group ................................................................ 87
Getting an Overview of the Switches Status ........................... 89
Getting an Overview of the Quality of Service ........................ 90
Performing a Manual Switching ............................................... 91
Setting the Outputs for Monitoring .......................................... 93
Advanced Settings................................................................ 95
Setting Switches Association.................................................... 96
Switches Associations Concept ........................................... 96
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Switches Associations Configuration Principle .................. 96
Switches Associations Configuration .................................. 97
Examples of Switches Associations..................................... 99
Using the Time Delay and Synchronization Features........... 102
Performing a First Delay Compensation Setting .............. 103
Reading the Real Input Delay Value................................... 104
Searching the Real Input Delay Value................................ 105
Refining the Delay Settings Using Time Delay ................. 105
Checking that the Inputs are Synchronized....................... 106
Setting GPI and Relays ............................................................ 107
Setting GPI ........................................................................... 107
Setting Relays ...................................................................... 109
Setting the Automation ........................................................... 112
Principle................................................................................ 112
Creating a Schedule ............................................................ 113
Schedule Example............................................................... 114
Interface Description ........................................................... 116
Interface Configuration Items Description ............................. 117
Snapshot Panel.................................................................... 117
Switches View...................................................................... 122
Tests View ............................................................................ 133
GPIO View ............................................................................ 155
Switches Associations View ............................................... 156
Ethernet Interfaces View (IP Configurations Only) ........... 156
Forwarding Rules View (IP Configurations Only) ............. 158
Interface Supervision Items Description ................................ 161
Switches Tab........................................................................ 161
Outputs Tab.......................................................................... 165
Statistics Tab........................................................................ 167
Ethernet, FEC Tab ................................................................ 172
Tests Tab .............................................................................. 174
T2-MI Tab ............................................................................. 175
Automation Tab................................................................... 176
Chapter 4
Servicing ....................................................... 179
Installing Software Update ................................................. 180
Introduction .............................................................................. 180
Downloader Overview ............................................................. 180
Downloading a New Firmware ............................................... 181
Upgrading a License............................................................ 182
Cleaning Air Inlet Grill......................................................... 183
Replacing the Lithium Battery ............................................ 184
When to Change the Battery? ................................................. 184
Reference .................................................................................. 184
Safety ........................................................................................ 184
Step-by-Step Procedure........................................................... 185
Step 1: Removing the Cover............................................... 185
Step 2: Removing the Battery............................................. 185
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Step 3: Inserting the New Battery ...................................... 186
Step 4: Checking that the New Battery Works .................. 186
Chapter 5
Frequently Asked Questions ......................... 187
The ASI delay compensation does not lock.
What should I do?............................................................... 188
When I turn off my equipment the sessions stop to be
broadcast from Eth1 to Eth2, what should I do?.............. 189
My receiver equipment no longer receives a session
after a switch operation in Amethyst III. Why? ................ 191
My IP Amethyst III raises a "Reception overflow"
or "Transmission overflow" alarm. What should I do?.... 192
I want to configure a firewall on my supervision network. Which
TCP and UDP ports should I authorize?............................ 193
A FEC deactivation alarm is raised, what should I do?.... 193
In which cases is FEC deactivated?......................................... 193
What happens when FEC is deactivated? .............................. 193
How can I reactivate FEC? ....................................................... 194
Appendix A
Technical Specifications ............................... 195
Signal Processing ............................................................... 196
Physical Interfaces ................................................................... 196
ASI Interfaces....................................................................... 196
SMPTE 310M Interface........................................................ 197
Gigabit Ethernet Interface................................................... 197
GPI Inputs (Triggers) ........................................................... 201
Free Voltage Contacts (Relays)........................................... 202
Ethernet Control/Command................................................ 203
TR101.290 + Template Checking............................................. 203
Transport Stream Specifications ............................................ 205
TS Output ............................................................................. 206
Switches.................................................................................... 207
Delay Compensation ........................................................... 207
Switches Association .......................................................... 208
General Device Specifications ........................................... 209
Performances ........................................................................... 209
Input/Output Limitations.......................................................... 210
Other Limitations...................................................................... 211
Electrical Specifications........................................................... 212
Power Supply....................................................................... 212
Power Consumption............................................................ 212
Mechanical Features ................................................................ 213
Dimensions .......................................................................... 213
Weight .................................................................................. 214
Ventilation................................................................................. 214
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Reliability .................................................................................. 214
Standard Compliance.......................................................... 215
Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility........................ 216
Environmental Specifications............................................. 218
Ordering Guide .................................................................... 219
Base Products........................................................................... 219
Interface Options...................................................................... 219
Software Options ..................................................................... 220
Switching Licenses................................................................... 220
Appendix B
SNMP Management ....................................... 221
Overview .............................................................................. 222
SNMP Access Rights and Community Strings.................. 223
Traps Description................................................................. 224
TRAP: AmethystTraps.supTrapAlarm(100)............................ 224
Reading the Commands in this Appendix......................... 226
Registering/Unregistering a Manager to Receive
the Traps .............................................................................. 227
Getting the Active Alarm List or the Closed Alarm List.... 228
Getting a Configuration and Modifying It.......................... 230
Getting a Configuration ........................................................... 230
Modifying and Reapplying the Configuration
to the Same Equipment........................................................... 231
Applying a Configuration from Equipment A
to Equipment B......................................................................... 232
Getting the Identifier of an Element................................... 234
Getting the Current Status of an Element ......................... 236
Getting Input Snapshot and Statistics ............................... 238
Input Snapshot: MIB Structure................................................ 238
Input Statistics: Bitrate Measurement .................................... 239
Dynamics of the System.......................................................... 241
Bit Rates Measurement....................................................... 241
Transport Stream Structure................................................ 242
MIB Description ................................................................... 243
Extracting Tables ................................................................. 248
Switching Between Inputs .................................................. 250
Selecting an Output Gigabit Ethernet Interface (IP only) . 251
Getting the Switch State ..................................................... 252
Checking If the Switch State Has Been Updated................... 252
Getting the Switch State.......................................................... 252
Setting Monitoring Outputs................................................ 255
Monitoring Tests.................................................................. 256
Reactivating the FEC Correction or Generation ................ 259
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Appendix C
Safety Instructions ....................................... 261
Safety Summary (English) ................................................ 262
Sicherheit - Überblick (Deutsch) ....................................... 266
Consignes de sécurité (Français) ...................................... 270
Safety Instructions for Finland, Norway, Sweden .......... 275
Appendix D
Regulatory Notices ....................................... 277
Appendix E
Customer Services ........................................ 279
Support Center Contacts.................................................... 280
Warranty.............................................................................. 281
Services ............................................................................... 281
Spare Parts .......................................................................... 282
Returning Equipment ......................................................... 282
Repackaging for Shipment ................................................ 282
Long Term Product Support .............................................. 283
Recycling the Product......................................................... 283
Appendix F
Alarms ........................................................... 285
Glossary ........................................................ 295
Index ............................................................. 303
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Standard Documentation Set
The Amethyst III documentation set consists of:
A User Manual
A Quick Start Guide
The Amethyst III User Manual contains background information about
Amethyst III DTV Smart Switch, and describes operating procedures.
the
This manual can
enh
ancing your basic knowledge of the product.
The Amethyst III Quick Start Guide contains information about installing
configuring the equipment.
and
be used while learning about Amethyst III, and for
Preface
Software Version
This manual covers the functionality of the software version 02.22 and
higher of the Amethyst III DTV Smart Switch.
This manual continues to be relevant to subseq
where the functionality of the equipment has not changed. When a new
software version changes the functionality of the product, a new version
of this manual is provided.
About this Manual
This manual is written for operators of the Amethyst III DTV Smart
Switch.
uent software versions
This manual should be kept in a safe place for reference for the life
time of the equipment. If passing the equipment to a third party,
please ensure to pass all relevant documentation including this
manual.
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Preface — About this Manual
The manual is organized into the following chapters and appendices:
Table 3-1. Manual organization
Chapter/
Appendix
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Appendix
1
2 ’Installation and
3 ’Web Browser
4 ’Servicing’
5 ’Frequently Asked
Title Description
’
’Overview’
Startup’
Interface’
Questions’
A ’Technical
Specifications’
Gives a general description of the equipment and its
main features. It also identifies the controls,
indicators and connectors on the front and rear
panels.
Provides the procedures required for device
installation and initial configuration and describes
how to connect the device to other devices in your
system.
Details how to use the Web Browser Graphical User
Interface to configure the equipment.
Describes how to upgrade the product software and
gives some recommendations for replacing the
lithium battery (only if necessary) and cleaning the
air inlet grill.
Helps you to solve some issues.
Gives information on signal processing and device
specifications. It also provides standard compliance,
declarations of conformity, and an ordering guide.
Appendix
Appendix
Appendix
Appendix
Appendix
B ’SNMP Management’
C ’Safety Instructions’
D ’Regulatory Notices’
E ’Customer Services’
F ’Alarms’
’Glossary’
Explains how to set the SNMP community string and
the access rights. It also describes the MIB used to
configure and monitor the equipment.
Gives instructions related to risk of fire, electric
shock or injury to persons. This important section is
available in English, German and French versions.
Provides device compliances regarding FCC
emission control, Canadian EMC compliance,
EN55022 Class A recommendations, VCCI Class A
recommendations and Laser compliance.
Indicates what you should do if you have a problem
with equipment, whether you need to repair it, to
return it or to dispose of it.
Gives the list of alarms which can be visible in the
Alarm panel. For each alarm are given the identifier,
the name, the text and the severity.
Includes uncommon or specialized terms within that
manual with the definitions for those terms.
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Preface — Conventions Used in This Manual
Conventions Used in This Manual
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for injuries or
damages where warnings and cautions have been ignored or taken
lightly.
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this
product is operated.
Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Terms in this Manual
Safety-related statements appear in this manual in the following form:
Warning statements identify conditions or practices
that may result in personal injury or loss of life.
Caution statements identify conditions or practices that may result in
damage to equipment or other property, or which may cause
equipment crucial to your business environment to become
temporarily non-operational.
Notes provides supplementary information. They are highlighted for
emphasis, as in this example, and are placed immediately after the
relevant text.
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Preface — Documentation Feedback
Formatting
Naming conventions for the interface elements and Windows elements
in this manual follow the Microsoft Manual of Style, Third Edition.
Naming conventions for MPEG-2, ATSC, and DVB structures follow the
conventions derived from the standards documents listed in
Appendix A ’Technical Specifications’
formatting conventions apply to this manual:
Pale blue text refers to specific interface elements that you are
instructed to select, click, or clear.
Example: “Select Settings from the Configuration menu”.
Blue text refers to document names, sections, figures or tables.
Example: “Refer to Section ’Warnings, Cautions and Notes’ on
page 13 for more information”.
Mono-spaced
Text you enter from a keyboard
text can indicate the following:
. In addition, the following
Example: “Enter
administrator
Paths to components on your hard drive
Example: “The MIB is at the following location:
Documentation Feedback
We are taking great care of our publications. Please help us to improve it
by sending your feedback with the reference of the manual at the email
address:
Email: techpubs@thomson-networks.com
Important Notice
Thomson Video Networks reserves the right to make corrections,
modifications, enhancements, improvements and other changes to its
products or services at any time and to discontinue any product or
service without notice.
administrator
for your password”.
for your login and
C:\MIB”.
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Trademarks
Copyrights
Preface — Trademarks
Amethyst III is a trademark of Thomson.
All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
© Copyright 2015 Thomson Video Networks. All rights reserved.
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Chapter 1
Overview
Introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the equipment and its main
features. It also identifies the controls, indicators and connectors on the
front and rear panels.
Content of this Chapter
’Purpose’
’System Applications’
’Main Features’
’Chassis Description’
.......................................................................................page 16
............................................................................page 25
.................................................................page 20
...................................................................page 26
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Chapter 1 ’Overview’ — Purpose
Purpose
Amethyst III offers the utmost in performance, flexibility, high-density,
and delay capability to increase the robustness and maximize uptime of
your broadcast and transmission chains—and ensure that your MPEG-2
transport stream (ATSC or DVB) can be properly secured.
Figure 1-1. High-density and delay compensation
Available with Gigabit Ethernet interfaces or ASI interfaces, Amethyst III
is perfectly suitable for any type of architecture: new IP-centric networks
as well as widely deployed ASI based head-ends.
To maximize service availability, Amethyst III is equipped with dual
power supply/pl
configurable bypass mechanism on Gigabit Ethernet and ASI interfaces,
even in case of power failure.
ugs and maintains service delivery thanks to a smart and
Robust, Highly Configurable Testing
Amethyst III supports a variety of tests depending on your requirements.
You can individually select and configure these tests through an
easy-to-use graphical user interface. For example, it is easy to select and
set error severity criteria as well as a persistence time to avoid unwanted
switching when transitory events occur. Amethyst III supports TR 101 290
tes
ts (Priority 1/2/3), which enable a complete health-status check of your
digital DVB network. It also supports testing and monitoring models that
provide the same level of comprehensive information for ATSC
environments. To improve redundancy, template checking of expected
packet IDs, rate limits, and/or scrambling status of various critical
program components is available. For DVB-T systems, it also performs
relevant measurements on MIP packets.
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Amethyst III
(ASI Interfaces)
2 x [1 + 1] switches
2 redundancy groups
Main
Backup
Main
Backup
ASI In 1
ASI In 2
Switch 1
ASI Out 1
(secured)
ASI Out 2
(monitoring)
ASI In 3
ASI In 4
Switch 2
ASI Out 3
(secured)
ASI Out 4
(monitoring)
TS1
TS1'
TS2
TS2'
High-Density Switch
Providing up to four 1+1 ASI switches or eight 1 + 1 IP switch in 1RU,
Amethyst III monitors and performs all the configured tests
simultaneously
ASI Switch
Figure 1-2. System application: 2 [1 + 1] ASI single-output devices redundancy
on each input.
Figure 1-3. TS over ASI inputs and outputs
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Main
Backup
1 + 1 redundancy group
n TS over IP
(n = 3 here)
Streamers,
Splicers,
SI Generators
n TS over IP
(n = 3 here)
Amethyst III
(Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces)
3 x [1 + 1] switches
Eth3
3 TS over IP
Eth1
3 TS over IP
Eth2
3 TS over IP
Switch 1
Switch 2
Switch 3
T
S
1
o
I
P
T
S
2
o
I
P
T
S
3
o
I
P
T
S
1
'
o
I
P
T
S
2
'
o
I
P
T
S
3
'
o
I
P
IP Switch
Figure 1-4. System application: [1 + 1] IP multi-output devices redundancy (3-output
device here)
Figure 1-5. TS over IP - Example with 3 TS over IP
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DVB-T SFN Capability
Amethyst III ASI provides smart redundancy switch for DVB-T terrestrial
networks, that is, seamless switching support for:
Transport streams with MIP from NetProcessor SFN adapters
Transport streams with MIP (duplicated signal) transmitted over two
separate paths (delay compensation required)
Amethyst III realigns the transport streams according to MIP and
preserves the structure of DVB-T megaframes on its output in case of
switching. Service outage caused by DVB-T modulator is avoided.
Perfectly combined with the NetProcessor, Amethyst
four independent (or combined) switches in 1-RU.
III supports up to
DVB-T2 SFN Capability
Amethyst III ASI provides smart redundancy switch for DVB-T2 terrestrial
networks, that is, seamless switching support for:
T2-MI streams from NetProcessor T2 gateways (v04.70 or upper)
T2-MI streams (duplicated signal) transmitted over two separate paths
(delay compensation required)
Amethyst III realigns the T2-MI streams and preserves the structure and
timestamp on its output in case of switching. Service outage caused by
DVB-T2 modulator is avoided. Perfectly combined with the NetProcessor,
Amethyst
switches in 1-RU.
III supports up to four independent (or combined) T2-MI
Delay Compensation Capability
Amethyst III also offers delay compensation capability by simultaneously
analyzing delayed (from several milliseconds to several seconds) input
streams. If one input is detected as being corrupted, Amethyst
compensates the time difference and switches seamlessly to the other,
uncorrupted stream without any disturbance to end users. Typical
applications include network distribution redundancy.
Configuration and Supervision
III
Amethyst III has an embedded Ethernet 10/100Base-T port and contains
a fully configured Web server that you can access remotely through any
standard browser for equipment control and supervision. It also provides
a complete display of switching configurations along with easy-to-read
input/output status information, error-log data, and bit rate graphics. The
Amethyst
applications.
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III embeds an SNMP agent for centralized management
Chapter 1 ’Overview’ — System Applications
System Applications
Amethyst III is intended to protect Digital TV network, for applications
requiring fast and efficient 1 + 1 Transport Stream redundancy in various
architecture models:
Full ASI architectures
Full IP architectures
Device Redundancy
Amethyst III can protect:
ASI single- or multi-output devices.
Up to 4 [1 + 1] ASI Inputs can be managed.
Figure 1-6. System application: up to 4 [1 + 1] ASI single-output devices redundancy
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Figure 1-7. System application: [1 + 1] ASI 4-output devices redundancy
IP single- or multi-output devices.
Up to 8 [1 + 1] IP sessions can be managed.
Figure 1-8. System application: up to 8 [1 + 1] IP single-output devices redundancy
Figure 1-9. System application: [1 + 1] IP multi-output devices redundancy (4-output
device here)
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Chapter 1 ’Overview’ — System Applications
Head-End Redundancy
Head-End redundancy is similar to device redundancy where
multiplexers are the devices to be secured.
Figure 1-10. System application: Head-End redundancy (ASI)
Figure 1-11. System application: Head-End redundancy (IP)
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Network Redundancy Application
The stream is duplicated for redundancy purposes and is conveyed by
two paths, one being more direct than the other one.
Figure 1-12. System application: network redundancy
For instance, on
path #1 than by path #2. Consequently, the second stream arrives later
n the first one.
tha
In this case, Amethyst III’s time delay feature lets you apply a delay on
input 1 (path #1). Secondly, the delay compensati
resynchronize the two streams. Stream conveyed by path #1 is thus
ayed to be synchronized with the stream of path #2. In this case,
del
sync
hronization is made on a user-defined PID (e.g.: PAT with PID=0).
Figure 1-12
, the stream is conveyed more quickly by
on feature lets you
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SFN Stream Redundancy
Figure 1-13. System overview: DVB-T/T2 SFN stream redundancy (ASI only)
For SFN systems in DVB-T/T2, it is imperative that the terrestrial
transmitters broadcast:
The same signal
On the same cell
At the same frequency
At the same time
To do so in DVB-T, Amethyst III uses the signaling information present in
the transpor
t stream, namely the Megaframe Initialization Packets (MIP),
which are generated by the SFN adapters in the head-end.
When redunding 1+1 SFN adapters, it is necessary to preserve the M
IP
positioning when switching from one piece of equipment to another.
Amethyst III is able to realign two streams
originating from two
Thomson Video Networks NetProcessor SFN adapters by using the PID
of the MIP (PID=21).
To do so in DVB-T2, Amethyst III realigns the T2-MI streams present in
the tra
nsport stream. The T2-MI streams host DVB-T2 frames data and
various parameters (signaling, transmission and synchronization).
When redunding 1+1 T2 gateways, it is necessary to preserve the T2-MI
struc
ture and timestamp. Amethyst III is able to realign tw
o streams
originating from two Thomson Video Networks NetProcessor T2
gateways.
In both DVB-T/T2 architectures, Amethyst III guarantees the broadcasting
contin
uity, as the terrestrial transmitters detect no discontinuity when
switching from a piece equipment to another. Service outage caused by
the modulators resynchronization (up to 30 seconds) is avoided.
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Main Features
Chapter 1 ’Overview’ — Main Features
Smart 1+1 TS redundancy switch
Standalone equipment
Dense switching in 1RU
Up to four ASI switches
Up to eight TS over IP switches
Delay compensation
Bypass on ASI outputs and Gigabit Ethernet ports
Dual power supplies with dual power feeds
Seamless switch at TS packet level
To ensure 24/7 services availability
To avoid blackout
To preserve DVB-T/T2 SFN streams delivered by Thomson Video
Networks NetProcessor
Multiple standards: DVB and ATSC
TR101290 Priority 1/2/3 analyses
Template checking for stream content matches
Four configurable contact-closure alarms
Intuitive and easy to use Web GUI
Embedded SNMP agent
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Chapter 1 ’Overview’ — Chassis Description
LCD
Screen
Function
buttons
Navigation
buttons
Numerical
keypad
LED panel
Chassis Description
Enclosure
The enclosure is 1U height and can be freestanding or mounted in a
19-inch rack. All inputs and outputs are via rear panel connectors.
Front Panel
Amethyst III
(AMETH3-1U-2AC-LITE Base unit)
Base unit can be supplied with a light front panel
or a full front panel
(AMETH3-1U-2AC-FULL
Base unit).
Full Front Panel
The full front panel display and navigation keys are used as a local
control method to set up the Amethyst III. They can also be used as a
qui
ck method for accessing the status of the equipment.
Figure 1-14. Amethyst III full front panel
The front panel features the following items:
LCD screen: to perform basic configuration and supervision
Function buttons (F1 to F6): to switch from one screen view to another
Navigation buttons: to browse the screens
Numerical keypad: to set new values in the configuration panel
LED panel: to inform you on Amethyst III’s general state. It features the
following LEDs:
App.
: indicates if there is a problem in the way the equipment is
used.
Syst.
: indicates if there is a failure on the equipment.
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Fan/T°
: indicates the status of the fans and the temperature
status. If there is a problem, the buzzer is actioned in addition to
the LED.
Power
: indicates the power status. It is red if one of the power
supply is out of order or if one power cable is unplugged.
Swi.[x]
: reflects the current status of each switch:
- Swi1: reflects the current status of the first switch.
- Swi2: reflects the current status of the second switch.
- Swi3: reflects the current status of the third switch.
- Swi4+: reflects the current status of the fourth switch and
the additional switches, if any.
Refer to page 162 for more information on the way the status of
a switch is defined.
Buzzer: to inform you on a temperature problem
The keypad is based on a cap-sense technology. It is not necessary to
press hard the keys, you just have to touch them.
A small LED located between the function and navigation buttons is lit
each time you press a key. This indicates that the command has been
taken into account.
Setting the Backlight
Click
Shift+F1
Off after 3 min. (advised)
Always on
to access the backlight configuration. The value can be:
Press OK to validate or C to exit the configuration without applying it.
Setting the Contrast
Click
Shift+F3
to set the contrast. This setting is automatic.
Locking/Unlocking the Keyboard
Press
Shift + OK
to lock or unlock the keyboard.
Using the Keypad
Up/Down arrow keys
Move highlighting cursor up and down in the menu or in a list
of items.
Increase/decrease an elementary value (cipher or letter):
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When editing a string, allows selecting a letter and special
char of the alphabet.
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When editing a number, allows selecting a cipher.
Select previous/following item in a popup box.
Left/right arrow keys
Anywhere in the main menu, left key drives to first item, right
key drives to last item,.
Move highlighting cursor left and right in a list of items or in a
multiple char string.
Select previous/following item in a popup box.
OK key
When pressed once on a main menu item, expands the menu;
when pressed again, collapses the menu.
When pressed on a modifiable field (and selection mode is
active), edits this field.
When pressed on an edited field, leaves the last value entered
and comes back to selection mode.
Selects the highlighted item of a popup box.
C key
It lets you switch to the edition mode.
0-9 keys
When in edition mode, they allow entering the corresponding cipher
(
easier then up/down keys).
Shift/menu
When editing a string value, it allows selecting upper/lower case.
F1-F6: Function Buttons
The Function buttons (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 or F6) provide you with the
following information:
F1
: information on the inputs and outputs
F2
: list of active alarms
F3
: list of closed alarms
F4
: IP settings
F5
: general settings
F6
: information on the product
The upper line of the LCD screen provides advice on the keys to use.
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F1: Information on the Inputs and Outputs
Figure 1-15. F1 and its corresponding screen
The F1 screen provides you with an at-a-glance overview of the inputs
status, and lets you modify the outputs content.
F2: List of Active Alarms
Figure 1-16. F2 and its corresponding screen
F3: List of Closed Alarms
Figure 1-17. F3 and its corresponding screen
F4: IP Settings
Figure 1-18. F4 and its corresponding screen
The F4 screen menu is as follows:
IP settings: LAN 1
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IP address 0.0.0.0
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Subnet mask 0.0.0.0
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Default gateway 0.0.0.0
F4
To modify a parameter from the
edition mode. Once you have made modifications, you can press
save them or
When the
performed, any press on
F2
to cancel them.
F4
screen is displayed and some modification has been
F1, F2
screen, press the C key to enter the
F1
to
or F3 opens a popup box asking a
confirmation of operation.
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F5: General Settings
Figure 1-19. F5 and its corresponding screen
The F5 screen contains:
Identity settings
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Equipment name “name”
Interfaces
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Interfaces type ASI/SMPTE 310M
Available only on a single switch platform in ATSC mode. Modifying
the interface type implies a reboot of the equipment.
SNMP settings
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Read community “community name”
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Read/Write community “community name”
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New trap IP address 0.0.0.0
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Access list mode Inactive/Active
Date and time settings
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UTC date and time mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss
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Local time offset hh:mm
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Use daylight savings No/Yes
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DST start date & time mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss
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DST end date & time mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss
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DST offset hh:mm
Clock settings
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Source None/NTP/TDT/TOT/STT
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NTP server IP address 0.0.0.0
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Input ASI 1…ASI 8
Configuration management
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Current configuration "configuration name"
Access rights management
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Protect access No/Yes
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Password "password"
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Modify configuration Protected/Allowed
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