Trilithic EASyIP Operation Manual
EASyIP
EAS Network Receiver
(Patent Pending)
OPERATION
MANUAL
Trilithic Company Profile
Trilithic is a privately held manufacturer founded in 1986 as an engineering and assembly
company that built and designed customer-directed products for telecommunications, military and
industrial customers. From its modest beginnings as a two-man engineering team, T rilithic grew
over the years and broadened its offerings of RF and microwave components by adding
broadband solutions to its product line. This was accomplished with the acquisition of
components manufacturer Cir-Q-T el and instruments manufacturer T exscan.
T oday , T rilithic is an industry leader providing telecommunications solutions for major broadband,
RF and microwave markets around the world. As an ISO 9000:2001 certified company with over
40 years of collective expertise in engineering and custom assembly , T rilithic is dedicated to
providing quality products, services and communications solutions that exceed customer
expectations.
Trilithic is comprised of three major divisions:
• Broadband Instruments & Systems
Offers test, analysis and quality management solutions for the major cable television
systems worldwide.
• RF Microwave Components
Provides components and custom subsystems for companies specializing in cellular ,
military and other wireless applications.
• Emergency Alert Systems
Leading supplier of government-mandated emergency alert systems used by broadcast
TV , cable TV, IPTV, DBS, and radio st ations.
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Table of Contents
1. General Information..............................................................................................................5
Helpful Website .....................................................................................................................5
Where to Get T echnical Support.............................................................................................5
How this Manual is Organized ................................................................................................6
Conventions Used in this Manual ...........................................................................................7
Precautions ...........................................................................................................................8
2. Introduction...........................................................................................................................9
What is the EAS Network Receiver?......................................................................................9
What does the EAS Network Receiver do?............................................................................9
Application of the EAS Network Receiver ............................................................................10
Overview of the EAS Network Receiver ............................................................................... 11
Front Panel View............................................................................................................11
Rear Panel View ............................................................................................................12
3. Installation...........................................................................................................................13
Prerequisites .......................................................................................................................13
Installing the EAS Network Receiver ....................................................................................14
4. Initial Configuration ............................................................................................................15
5. Required Encoder/Decoder Setup....................................................................................18
6. Network Receiver Management Program.........................................................................19
Overview .............................................................................................................................19
How to Install the Software ...................................................................................................19
How to Un-Install the Software ..............................................................................................23
System T ab..........................................................................................................................25
Managing Multiple Network Receiver Systems ...............................................................26
Configuring Y our Network Receiver Communication Settings..........................................28
Programming a Configuration to Y our Network Receiver.................................................29
Retrieving a Configuration from Y our Network Receiver ..................................................30
Uploading Y our PC Time to Y our Network Receiver.........................................................30
Resetting/Rebooting Y our Network Receiver...................................................................31
Importing and Exporting Y our Network Receiver Configuration Settings ..........................32
Upgrading Y our Network Receiver Firmware ..................................................................32
Configuration T ab.................................................................................................................34
Time Settings .................................................................................................................35
Network Settings ............................................................................................................36
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Audio Inputs T ab ..................................................................................................................37
Audio Input Channel Settings..........................................................................................38
Speaker Settings............................................................................................................39
Encoder/Decoders T ab........................................................................................................40
Adding a New Encoder/Decoder to the Contact List.......................................................41
Modify an Existing Encoder/Decoder in the Contact List .................................................42
Deleting an Existing Encoder/Decoder from the Contact List ..........................................43
Logs Tab .............................................................................................................................44
Utilities T ab..........................................................................................................................46
7. Web Browser Configuration ..............................................................................................47
Overview .............................................................................................................................47
Time Configuration ..............................................................................................................48
Network Configuration .........................................................................................................49
Audio Input Configuration.....................................................................................................50
Encoder/Decoders Configuration.........................................................................................52
Message Log ......................................................................................................................53
System Actions....................................................................................................................54
8. EAS Network Receiver Deployment .................................................................................55
9. Specifications .....................................................................................................................56
Warranty Information..................................................................................................................58
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1. General Information
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Helpful Website
The following website contains general information which may be of interest to you:
http://www.trilithic.com
Trilithic’s website cont ains product specifications and information, tips, release information,
marketing information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), bulletins and other technical
information. Y ou can also check this website for product updates.
Where to Get Technical Support
Trilithic technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST.
Callers in North America can dial 1-317-895-3600 or 1-800-344-2412 (toll free). International
callers should dial 1-317-895-3600 or fax questions to 1-317-895-3613. Y ou can also e-mail
technical support at eassupport@trilithic.com.
For quicker support response when calling or sending e-mail, please provide the following
information:
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• Y our name and your company name
• The technical point of contact (name, phone number , e-mail)
• The EAS Network Receiver serial number and firmware version number
• The EAS Network Receiver Management Software version number
• A detailed description of the problem you are having, including any error or information
messages
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How this Manual is Organized
This manual is divided into the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “General Information” provides Trilithic cont act information and describes how
this Operation Manual is structured.
• Chapter 2, “Introduction” introduces what the EAS Network Receiver is and what it does.
This chapter discusses the practical application of the Network Receiver . Finally , this
chapter will also explain the connections and LED indicators of the EAS Network Receiver.
• Chapter 3, “Installation” describes the steps needed to install the EAS Network Receiver .
• Chapter 4, “Initial Configuration” describes the steps needed to perform the initial
configuration of the EAS Network Receiver.
• Chapter 5, “Required Encoder/Decoder Setup” describes the steps required to perform
the setup of the EAS Encoder/Decoders using the EASy PLUS Configuration Software to
enable communication from the EAS Network Receiver.
• Chapter 6, “Network Receiver Management Program” describes how to use the
management program to view and change how the EAS Network Receiver operates.
• Chapter 7, “Internet Configuration” describes how to access and configure your EAS
Network Receiver using an Internet web browser.
• Chapter 8, “EAS Network Receiver Deployment” shows a system diagram of the typical
deployment of an EAS Network Receiver.
• Chapter 9, “Specifications” shows the technical specifications of the EAS Network
Receiver .
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Conventions Used in this Manual
This manual has several standard conventions for presenting information.
• Connections, Menus, menu options, and user entered text and commands appear in bold.
• Section names, Web and email addresses appear in italics.
Note: A note is information that will be of assistance to you related to
the current step or procedure.
CAUTION: A caution alerts you to any condition that could cause a
mechanical failure or potential loss of data.
WARNING: A warning alerts you to any condition that could cause
personal injury .
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Precautions
WARNING: Do not use the EAS Network Receiver in any manner not
recommended by the manufacturer.
CAUTION: Configuration changes to the EAS Network Receiver do not
take affect until you select the Program Configuration button from the
EAS Network Receiver Management Program. This will send the
currently displayed configuration parameters to the instrument and
should be the last configuration operation that is performed.
CAUTION: Changes to any parameters located on the Configuration
tab do not take affect until you select the RESET Hardware button from
the EAS Network Receiver Management Program or cycle the power to
your instrument.
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2. Introduction
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What is the EAS Network Receiver?
The EAS Network Receiver is an Ethernet capable two or four channel radio tuner that can be
located anywhere Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio signals are available. The purpose of the
instrument is to relay off-air EAS information to T rilithic EAS Encoder/Decoders over a standard
Ethernet network. The instrument is used to simplify and enhance the implementation of large
scale audio/video systems in which EAS radio monitoring assignments are difficult to receive or
are too numerous for an EAS Encoder/Decoder to handle alone.
Note: The EAS Network Receiver chassis is capable of housing two
Network Receivers. This allows four radio or baseband audio inputs in a
single chassis. Each Network Receiver in a two unit chassis is
connected and configured separately .
What does the EAS Network Receiver do?
The EAS Network Receiver includes two radio tuners that work in the AM, FM, or National
Weather Service radio bands. Each tuner can be disabled, allowing a baseband audio input
instead of a radio input. Each of the inputs is continuously monitored for EAS Frequency Shift
Keying (FSK) tones. When these tones are detected, an internal audio recorder is started and
one-or-more EAS Encoder/Decoders are contacted via Ethernet. Each EAS Encoder/Decoder
can then retrieve the EAS information (including the audio recording) from the Network
Receiver(s) via the network.
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Application of the EAS Network Receiver
When the EAS Network Receiver is used in conjunction with one or more EAS Encoder/
Decoders, the instrument will:
• Provide reception of radio stations that are too distant for direct reception by the EAS
Encoder/Decoder .
• Provide a means to hold EAS messages in a queue, thus preventing the loss of messages
due to simultaneous reception from radio stations.
• Provide a means to expand the maximum amount of monitoring assignments that a single
EAS Encoder/Decoder can handle.
• Allow multiple EAS Encoder/Decoders to use the same EAS Network Receiver.
• Allow multiple EAS Network Receivers to contact the same EAS Encoder/Decoder .
• Monitor the same stations as the EAS Encoder/Decoder rear panel inputs for redundancy
in fringe reception areas.
When the EAS Network Receiver is used without an EAS Encoder/Decoder , the EAS Network
Receiver’s internal logs can be:
• Used to verify the operation of EAS sources.
• Connected as a subscriber on a Cable or IPTV system, or as a listener to a broadcast
station for proof-of-performance validation.
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Overview of the EAS Network Receiver
Front Panel View
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Note: The EAS Network Receiver chassis is capable of housing two
Network Receivers. This allows four radio or baseband audio inputs in a
single chassis. Each Network Receiver in a two unit chassis is
connected and configured separately .
The front panel of the EAS Network Receiver includes the following LEDs for DECODER 1
and DECODER 2:
A. PWR - This LED will illuminate when DC power is applied to the corresponding
Network Receiver.
B. STATUS - This LED will flash when the corresponding Network Receiver is functioning.
C. FAULT - This LED will illuminate or flash when there is a problem detected with the
corresponding Network Receiver.
D. CH1 - When Channel 1 is configured to use the radio tuner and the radio signal
strength is acceptable, this LED will illuminate. When Channel 1 is configured as an
audio input, this LED turns off when no audio is being received. The LED flashes when
EAS messages are being received.
E. CH2 - When Channel 2 is configured to use the radio tuner and the radio signal
strength is acceptable, this LED will illuminate. When Channel 2 is configured as an
audio input, this LED turns off when no audio is being received. The LED flashes when
EAS messages are being received.
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Rear Panel View
A BC DEF
A BC DEF G
Note: The EAS Network Receiver chassis is capable of housing two
Network Receivers. This allows four radio or baseband audio inputs in a
single chassis. Each Network Receiver in a two unit chassis is
connected and configured separately .
The rear panel of the EAS Network Receiver includes the following inputs/outputs for
DECODER 1 and DECODER 2:
A. CH1 - F-Connector antenna input for the channel 1 radio tuner (AM, FM, or NOAA)
B. CH2 - F-Connector antenna input for the channel 2 radio tuner (AM, FM, or NOAA)
C. AUDIO CH1 - Three-pin (positive, ground, negative) balanced audio input for the
channel 1 radio tuner
D. AUDIO CH2 - Three-pin (positive, ground, negative) balanced audio input for the
channel 2 radio tuner
E. LAN - RJ-45 connector for a 10/100 base-T Ethernet connection.
F. RS-232 - 9600 Baud serial interface for performing initial IP address configuration.
G. AC Power - US standard grounded power input with user-replaceable 2 Amp, 250 Volt
fast-blow (normal) fuse
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3. Installation
Prerequisites
Equipment and Software Required to Install the EAS Network Receiver:
• A computer running Microsoft Windows with an RS-232 port and HyperTerminal software is
required for initial configuration.
• A PC running Microsoft Windows with a network connection is required for configuring the
Network Receiver for EAS operation. The network must be able to allow communication
between the Network Receivers, encoder/decoders, and the configuration computer as
follows:
• 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface, one for every two radio/audio inputs.
• Support outgoing UDP transmissions to encoder/decoders network.
• Supports incoming TCP connection from encoder/decoders network.
• Supports incoming TCP connection from configuration computer’s software.
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• A static IP must be assigned for each of the Ethernet connections required.
• An appropriate location with a suitable antenna where monitored radio stations can be
received.
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Installing the EAS Network Receiver
The following section explains the procedure used to physically install the EAS Network Receiver .
In order to properly setup the Network Receiver the following steps must be completed in this
order. Do not skip any step s.
Note: DO NOT plug in the EAS Network Receiver’s power cord until
instructed to.
1. Mount the EAS Network Receiver in a standard 19 inch rack using four retaining screws.
2. Connect an antenna or audio input to each of the channels to be used. If you are using
baseband audio inputs, balanced audio is preferred. Only one source (radio or baseband
audio) can be used on a single channel.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable between the EAS Network Receiver and an active Ethernet port
on a switch or router. If the Network Receiver cont ains four radios, two Ethernet jacks will
be provided and both must be connected to the network.
4. Connect a serial cable (9 pin to 9 pin straight through) from the RS-232 connection of the
EAS Network Receiver to the serial port of the PC. (This port will be used for initial
configuration.)
5. Plug the EAS Network Receiver’s power cord into the AC power input.
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4. Initial Configuration
The factory default IP address for the EAS Network Receiver is “10.1.65.79”. By default it
monitors port 59910 for a connection from the EAS Network Receiver Management Software.
Those familiar with networking may be able to install the configuration software and configure the
instrument over the network, bypassing the following procedure.
Perform the following steps to complete the initial configuration of the EAS Network Receiver:
1. Connect the RS-232 cable (supplied) between the
Network Receiver’s RS-232 port and a PC with an
RS-232 port and HyperT erminal software.
2. St art a HyperT erminal session for the serial port (COM 1)
that the Network Receiver has been connected to on a
laptop or PC.
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Note: HyperT erminal is used for illustration purposes only , any terminal
emulator will work with this setup procedure.
3. Configure the port setting properties for the
HyperT erminal session as follows;
• Bits per second: 9600 Baud
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: None
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4. Select the OK button to connect to the Network Receiver , and then cycle the AC power
to the Network Receiver. Once the following text appears, press any key on the PC
keyboard before the countdown reaches zero.
5. The text “Press A to Accept the settings, or M to Modify?” will appear , press the M
button and then press the Return button.
6. The text “Reset configuration to default values (Y/N)?” will appear, press the N button
and then press the Return button.
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7. When prompted, enter the following settings:
• IP address for your network (i.e. 192.168.0.19) and press the Enter button.
• Subnet Mask IP address for your network (i.e. 255.255.255.0) and press the
Enter button.
• Gateway IP address for your network (i.e. 192.168.0.1) and press the Enter
button.
• The text “HTTP Server enabled. Disable it (Y/N)?” or “HTTP Server disabled.
Enable it (Y/N)?”, press the Y or N button and then press the Return button.
Note: The HTTP Server must be enabled to configure the EAS
Network Receiver using an Internet Web browser .
8. After the final entry , additional information will appear, including the port that the
software must use to connect to the Network Receiver over the Ethernet.
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5. Required Encoder/Decoder
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Setup
Prior to accepting messages from the EAS Network Receiver , the encoder/decoder must be
configured for operation on the network. Refer to the encoder/decoder instructions to perform this
operation. A network path must be available for the EAS Network Receiver to initiate cont act with
the encoder/decoder over a UDP connection. In addition, the encoder/decoder must be able to
initiate a TCP connection to the Network Receiver over the Network Receiver’s configuration port
(default 59910).
The minimum software/firmware version for the encoder/decoder to support the Network Receiver
operation is version 6.50. Ensure that the encoder/decoder , the EASyNIC card, and the
configuration software have been upgraded. See your specific hardware or software Operation
Manual for more information on how upgrade your firmware and software.
Perform the following steps to configure your encoder/decoder:
1. St art the EASy PLUS Configuration Software and go to the Digital tab, Digital Config
sub-tab. In the Network Receiver UDP Port field, configure the UDP port that the Network
Receiver will use for initial contact. By default, the Network Receiver uses port 59912.
2. On the System tab, select the Program Configuration button and wait for the
configuration to complete.
3. Cycle the power to the encoder/decoder for the change to take affect.
Note: Changes to the network settings, including changes to ports
being monitored, require that the instrument be power cycled before
these changes will take affect.
Note: T o disable monitoring for Network Receivers, change the
Network Receiver UDP Port field to zero, program the configuration,
and then power cycle the encoder/decoder.
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