User guide

Hardware Options and Software Licenses
3.1 What’s Available
3.1.1 Option Functions
The basic MX8400 Multiplexer functionality can be enhanced with hardware or
software options or both.
Each hardware option module consists of a horizontally mounted PCB with rear
panel connector space. At reset, the software of the MX8400 Multiplexer detects
which modules are fitted and configures them as necessary. See Table 3.1 for the
hardware options.
When the appropriate hardware option has been purchased it is enabled, which
resets and displays the appropriate menu items. See Table 3.2 for purchasable
software options.
Table 3.1 Hardware Option Modules
Marketing Code:
MX8400/HWO/…
4ASI 8ASI PROFEC GPS
Name
4 Port ASI Option
Card
8 Port ASI Option
Card
RJ-45 Ethernet
Option Card with
ProMPEG FEC
GPS Interface
Unit
Option Slot
Any 2, 4, 6, 8 Any 6 Only
Power Consumption
19 Watts 19.2 Watts 20 Watts >10 Watts
Price Object Number
FAZ 101 0114/2 FAZ 101 0114/3 FAZ 101 0114/5 FAZ 101 0114/4
Supply Object Number
Refer to…
Section 3.2 Section 3.2 Section 3.3
Figure 3.1 shows the position of a hardware option module (if purchased). If an
option is not chosen, the empty option slot is fitted with a blanking plate (S13652).
nCompass Control reports the slot number as shown in Figure 3.1.
Option Slot 1
Option Slot 2
Option Slot 3
Option Slot 4
Option Slot 5
Option Slot 6
Option Slot 7
Option Slot 8
Figure 3.1 Rear Panel Option Slot
2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B
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