User guide

Hardware Options and Software Licenses
Functionality is provided for the detection and display of transport stream lock on the
ASI input. Input detection of 188 / 204 byte Transport streams is automatic. The
output setting of 188 / 204 byte transport streams is selected in nCompass Profile
Manager.
3.2.2 Connectors
4-ASI and 8-ASI option modules can be mixed in the same chassis. All ports in a
slot must be configured as either inputs or outputs. The following figures show the
rear panels of the two types of ASI Option module.
Figure 3.2 MX8400/HWO/4ASI Rear Panel
Figure 3.3 MX8400/HWO/8ASI Rear Panel
All single ASI TS physical inputs provide a visual indication as to their lock / error
status. This indication is located close to the associated connector.
Table 3.3 ASI Module Indications
ASI Inputs in Active Profile ASI Inputs on the nCC Physical Map but not in
Active Profile
State Indication State Indication
Off Not in use / Delayed Off Not in use
Green Locked, no errors
Flashing
Green
Link lock and transport stream lock
Red Unlocked or errors
Flashing
Red
No link lock or no transport stream lock
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