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(Rev G / Feb 2003)

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CODICO® NMS-4000 NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM User Manual P/N 2349-72712-01 (Rev G / Feb 2003)
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Scopus Network Technologies Inc. U.S. Offices Scopus Network Technologies Ltd. International Headquarters 12265 World Trade Drive 10 Ha’amal St., Park Afek Suite G San Diego, CA 92128 Rosh Ha’ayin, 48092 Israel Tel: (858) 618-1600 Tel: (972) –3-9007777 Fax: (858) 618-1615 Fax: (972) –3-9007888 Email: info@scopususa.com Web: www.scopususa.com Email: info@scopus.co.il Web: www.scopus.co.il © 2001 Scopus Network Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. Scopus Network Technologies Ltd.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Introduction SCOPUS NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES Ltd. takes great pride in delivery of its products, and makes every endeavor to ensure your satisfaction. On the behalf of all the SCOPUS NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES Team, we would like to extend our congratulations on your investment in the CODICO® NMS-4000 Network Management System Ver 4.1.0.0. Manual Scope and Structure The NMS-4000 manual is composed of the following chapters: • Chapter 1: provides an overview for the NMS-4000.
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User Manual Front Matter Table 1-1: Conventions and Terminology CONVENTION/TERM EXPLANATION Configuration Options may be accessed by pressing together with an option shortcut key. Each shortcut key is underlined. For example, to open the Configuration menu, you can select it with your mouse or press +. Hexadecimal/Decimal Values The numerical values required in some of the parameter configurations of the NMS-4000 are stated in hexadecimal form.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System How to Return Faulty Parts Before returning an item: Request a RMA (Return Merchandise Authorisation) Tracking Number from your local Distributor. Scopus network technologies Support will assign a RMA Tracking Number; this must accompany the item being returned and will be referred to in all correspondence. The item is sent to Scopus network technologies with the RMA Number included in the accompanying documentation (shipping and customs forms).
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User Manual Front Matter WARRANTY SCOPUS Network Technologies Ltd. warrants that the Product and any part thereof, including, but not limited to spare parts, will, when properly installed, conform to SCOPUS Network Technologies Ltd.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.....................................................................................................................................i Manual Scope and Structure ............................................................................................................i Conventions and Terminology ..........................................................................................................i Using Windows 2000 ..................
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User Manual Front Matter 2.5. 2.6. 2.4.1. Configuration Procedure....................................................................2-26 2.4.2. Marking a Site on the Map .................................................................2-26 2.4.3. Central Server Configuration ..............................................................2-27 2.4.4. Supervisor Configuration ...................................................................2-29 2.4.5. Site Manager Configuration............................
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 5.3. 5.4. 5.5. 5.6. 5.2.2. Check boxes ....................................................................................... 5-2 5.2.3. Route Selectors .................................................................................. 5-2 Configuration Dialog.......................................................................................... 5-3 Scrambling Dialog .............................................................................................
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User Manual Front Matter 10. Stat-Mux 10-1 10.1. General...........................................................................................................10-1 10.2. Typical Applications .........................................................................................10-1 10.2.1. NMS Controlled System.....................................................................10-1 10.2.2. NMS and STAT-MUX Controlled System ............................................10-2 10.3. Mode of Operation ...
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure 9-6: 9-7: 9-8: 10-1: 10-2: 11-1: 11-2: 11-3: 11-4: 11-5: 11-6: 11-7: 12-1: 12-2: 12-3: 12-4: P/N 2349-72712-01 Decryptor Input dialog Box ...............................................................................9-6 Decryptor version dialog Box ...........................................................................9-7 Decryptor Label dialog Box ......
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User Manual Front Matter LIST OF TABLES Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Page xii 1-1: 1-1: 1-2: 1-3: 2-1: 2-2: 2-3: 2-4: 2-5: 2-6: 2-7: 2-8: 2-9: 2-10: 2-11: 2-12: 2-13: 2-14: 2-15: 2-16: 2-17: 2-18: 2-19: 2-20: 3-1: 3-2: 3-3: 3-
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table 8-5: 8-6: 8-7: 8-8: 8-10: 9-1: 9-2: 9-3: 12-1: 12-2: 12-3: 12-4: P/N 2349-72712-01 Alarms Dialog Parameters ...............................................................................8-9 Configuration Dialog Parameters ....................................................................8-10 Advanced Configuration Dialog Parameters ....................................................
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 1. OVERVIEW 1.1. Introduction ® The CODICO NMS-4000 Network Management System is a powerful, easy-to-use, broadcast head-end network management system. It provides a comprehensive ® management system for various CODICO devices, as well as 3’rd party products for seamlessly integrated monitoring and control of digital video broadcasting (DVB) systems. The NMS-4000 is based on a distributed architecture, where one or multiple systems can be managed.
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User Manual Chapter 1. Overview 1.2. Highlights and Benefits The NMS-4000 Network Manager System provides a wide range of advanced features that ® enable all of the components in the CODICO Video Broadcast System to be easily monitored, managed, and configured. Key highlights and benefits of the NMS-4000 system are briefly described in the following list: Network Management and Configuration Graphical mapping at system, site and equipment levels.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Security The NMS-4000 provides a C2 class of security based on the security system provided by the Windows operating system and as defined by the US National Security Agency (NSA). A multi-level access authorization system provides a variety of user admission levels, from network supervisor top access level to per- equipment monitoring access level.
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User Manual Chapter 1. Overview Automatic Redundancy The NMS-4000 provides comprehensive redundancy of the Head-End system components. During a failure in the signal path, a redundant device is automatically allocated to the channel according to the assigned programmed signal priority: • Full redundancy (1 to 1 ratio) – one redundant device for each active device. • N to 1 redundancy - one redundant device for several (N) active devices. • Closed Loop Redundancy – monitors the outgoing signal for faults.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 1.3. Applications and Configurations The CODICO® NMS-4000 Network Management System provides a versatile management system for contribution and distribution broadcasting network applications. It provides monitoring and control capabilities for multi-system / multi-sites top levels down to single equipment configuration management level. 1.3.1.
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User Manual Chapter 1. Overview 1.3.1.2. Multi-Carrier Contribution and Distribution System The multi-carrier contribution and distribution system is generally used for medium sized broadcasting companies and for business TV applications. Figure 1-2 illustrates a typical Multi-Carrier Contribution and Distribution System. The NMS4000 controls the operation and switching of the equipment and carriers, including 3 to 1 redundancy management.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 1.3.1.3. Broadcasting Distribution System The broadcasting distribution system is generally used by larger corporate DTH systems or broadcast services. Figure 1-3 illustrates a typical Broadcasting Distribution System. The NMS-4000 provides extended equipment monitoring and operation, channel switching and redundancy control.
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User Manual Chapter 1. Overview 1.3.2.1. Single-System Management Configuration The Single-System Management configuration can control any of the contribution and distribution broadcasting applications, as defined in paragraph 1.3.1. Management can take place locally, through a local network (see Figure 1-4); or remotely, using SNMP management protocol over any IP network (Figure 1-5).
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 1.3.2.2. Multi-System Management Configuration The Multi-System Management configuration can manage multiple systems in the same site. It is often more convenient to divide a complex system to several smaller systems. The NMS-4000 can control systems on the local network from one PC. Figure 1-6 illustrates the typical structure of a multi-system management application.
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User Manual Chapter 1. Overview 1.3.2.3. Multi-Site Management Configuration The Multi-Site Management configuration provides management from a remotely central location on multiple sites using SNMP over any IP network. The central terminal collects the events/alarms from all sites. Figure 1-7 illustrates the Multi-Sites Management model.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Figure 1-8: Multi-Site Management Map Figure 1-9: Multi-Site Management – Site Information Map and Structure Tree Menu Bar Tool Bar Network Tree Main Screen Event Log Menu Bar Tool Bar Network Tree Main Screen Event Log P/N 2349-72712-01 Page 1-11
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User Manual Chapter 1. Overview 1.4. Product Line The NMS-4000 Network Management System is an integral member of the advanced CODICO product line. The CODICO product family offers comprehensive solutions for both transmission sites and reception stations. In addition, it is the most cost-effective solution for ® TV broadcasting applications. Table 1-1 lists the CODICO product family and Figure 1-10 shows the integration of the product line in a DVB environment.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 1.5. Functional Description Running on a Windows 2000 Workstation platform, an NMS-4000 operator can monitor and ® operate the following CODICO Product Line devices: • E-1000, E-1500 Series Encoders through Ethernet. • RTM-3600, RTM -3800 and RTM-3300 Multiplexers through Ethernet. • RSW 7200 Redundancy Switch through RS232. • IRD-2600 and IRD-2800 Integrated Receivers Decoders through SNMP over IP Network or Over the Air.
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User Manual Chapter 1. Overview 1.5.2. SNMP Support SNMP is used to communicate with any device that supports SNMP. For all other devices, a proxy is used to translate between the proprietary communication protocol and SNMP.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 1.5.3. Redundancy NMS-4000 supports comprehensive redundancy in the Head-end system. Redundant devices are used as a failsafe in case of primary device failure. Hot backup is automatically implemented by the NMS-4000 without operator intervention. Figure 1-13 shows an example of the redundancy process.
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User Manual Chapter 1. Overview 1.5.5. System Events and Alarms NMS-4000 features an event log that displays events and alarms related to the system. When managing a site or several sites, any events and alarms sent from the system can be easily viewed from one central place. Figure 1-15 shows the events and alarms in a system. Figure 1-15: 1.5.6.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 1.6. Capabilities and Specifications 1.6.1. System Configuration The NMS-4000 Network Management System is shipped preinstalled on a dedicated NMS Workstation running Windows 2000. The operating system is configured with the Microsoft TCP/IP Transport Protocol and the Microsoft FTP Service. The NMS Workstation is equipped with a modem, allowing proprietary software support, and remote management of the NMS-4000. The NMS-4000 software is supplied on 3 x 1.
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User Manual Chapter 1. Overview 1.6.2. System Requirements The NMS-4000 Workstation and application requirements are as follows: Page 1-18 • Windows 2000 Workstation • Intel Pentium 300-MHz or better • 17"-SVGA monitor (recommended resolution is 1024 x 768) • Multi-channel synchronous communication card (optional) • 2 x RS-232 Serial Interfaces • 6-GB IDE hard disk • 10/100-MB Ethernet network interface card • 64-MB EDO • TCP/IP protocol stack.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2. INSTALLATION 2.1. General This chapter explains the installation procedures of the NMS-4000. CAUTION NMS-4000 Configuration procedures should be performed by Scopus specially qualified technicians. Any installation by unqualified personal may cause damage. The Installation chapter covers the following subjects: Paragraph 2.2 outlines the NMS-4000 configuration process. Paragraph 2.3 explains the NMS-4000 Designer configuration tool. Paragraph 2.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation c. Supervisor XML The Supervisor XML file stores all sites configuration with all the systems. There is only one Supervisor XML file for a solution. The Supervisor XML file name is Supervisor.XML The Supervisor XML file is stored in the directory Scopus\XML\ Client\ d. Central Server XML The Central Server XML file stores site information regarding the site Central Server and is used by the proxy agents.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2.2.4. System Internal Configuration Files Each system has different internal configuration files. The internal configuration files should be copied to the appropriate system directory created by the GeoBuilder. The internal configuration files for a system are: a. DisplayDesign.bin This file contains visual information of the components in the system manager. The DisplayDesign.bin file is included in the NMS-4000 and is unique for each system. b. NMS-4000.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation 2.3. NMS-4000 Designer Configuration Tool The Designer is one of two tools for NMS-4000 configuration. The Designer gathers system related information such as IP addresses, ports, device Id, system name, proxy data, and generates the System XML files. The GeoBuilder configuration tool uses the System XML files created by the Designer to build the rest of the configuration XML files. Figure 2-1 shows the Designer screen and the devices on the system.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2.3.1. Configuration Procedure To configure a new system, follow the instructions below: 2.3.2. 1. Run the Designer. 2. The Designer should have an icon on the system display area for each device in the system. The devices can be dragged to the system display area from the device bin. The arrangement of icons on the system display area does not affect in any way on system operation. 3. Configure the devices on the system display area and their proxies.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation Figure 2-3: Matrix Configuration Dialog – Configuration Tab Table 2-1: Matrix Configuration Dialog Parameters – Configuration Tab PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Number of levels Selects the number of levels of the matrix Number of inputs Selects the total inputs of the Matrix PORT Selects the com port connected to the Matrix 4. Select Matrix Inventory Tab (see Figure 2-4). Table 2-2 explain the parameters on the Matrix Inventory dialog box.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 2-2: Matrix Configuration Dialog Parameters – Inventory Tab 2.3.2.2. PARAMETER DESCRIPTION ID Each Matrix should have a unique Matrix ID throughout the entire network. Rack Number Displays the serial number of the rack. The rack serial number is defined at the system dialog.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation Table 2-3: Page 2-8 Matrices Dialog Parameters PARAMETER DESCRIPTION IP Address Changes the IP Address of the computer where the matrix proxy is running. Base Port Changes the Port number of the Matrix proxy. Should normally be 4661. Num. Of Port The proxy uses several communication ports to split the amount of data between all the ports. The ports that are being used are all the ports from [Base Port] to [Base Port + Num. of Port].
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2.3.3. Encoders Configuration Follow the instruction below to configure each Encoder device: 1. Right click with the mouse on an Encoder device in the system display area. The Encoder context menu is opened. Figure 2-6 shows the Encoder context menu. Figure 2-6: Encoder Context Menu 2. Select the ‘Configure Device’ option from the context menu. The E-1000 dialog is opened. 3. Select Encoder configuration Tab (See Figure 2-7).
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation Table 2-4: E-1000 Dialog Parameters – Encoder Configuration Tab PARAMETER DESCRIPTION IP Address Changes the IP Address of the Encoder device. Base Port Changes the Port number of the Encoder. Should normally be 161. Num. Of Port The encoder uses several communication ports to split the amount of data between all the ports. The ports that are being used are all the ports from [Base Port] to [Base Port + Num. of Port].
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Figure 2-8: E-1000 Dialog – Encoder Inventory Tab Table 2-5: E-1000 Dialog Parameters – Inventory Tab PARAMETER DESCRIPTION ID Each Encoder should have a unique Encoder ID Rack Number Displays the serial number of the rack. The rack serial number is defined at the system dialog.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation 2.3.4. Multiplexer Configuration This paragraph explains the multiplexer configuration and is divided to two sections: 2.3.4.1. • Paragraph 2.3.2.1 explains the multiplexer device configuration. • Paragraph 2.3.2.2 explains the multiplexer proxy configuration. Multiplexer Device Configuration Follow the instruction below to configure each Multiplexer device: 1. Right click with the mouse on a Multiplexer device in the system display area.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 4. Select Multiplexer Inventory Tab (see Figure 2-11). Table 2-7 explain the parameters on the Multiplexer Inventory dialog box. Figure 2-11: RTM-3800 Dialog – Multiplexer Inventory Tab Table 2-7: RTM-3800 Dialog Parameters – Multiplexer Inventory Tab PARAMETER DESCRIPTION ID Each Multiplexer should have a unique Multiplexer ID throughout the entire network. Rack Number Displays the serial number of the rack.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation 2.3.4.2. Multiplexer Proxy Configuration To configure the Multiplexer proxy, do the following: 1. Choose the command ConfigurationàMultiplexers from the menu bar. The Multiplexers dialog appears. 2. The Multiplexers dialog keeps parameters regarding the Multiplexers proxy. Set up the parameters on the Multiplexers dialog. Figure 2-12 shows the Multiplexers dialog. Table 2-8 explain the various parameters in the Multiplexers dialog.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 2-8: Multiplexers Dialog Parameters PARAMETER DESCRIPTION IP Address Changes the IP Address of the computer where the Multiplexer proxy is running. Base Port Changes the port number of the Multiplexer proxy. Should normally be 6661. Num. Of Port This parameter default value is 15 and should not be changed. The proxy uses several communication ports to split the amount of data between all the ports.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation 2.3.5. Decoder Configuration This paragraph explains the decoder configuration and is divided to two sections: 2.3.5.1. • Paragraph 2.3.2.1 explains the decoder device configuration. • Paragraph 2.3.2.2 explains the decoder proxy configuration. Decoder Device Configuration Follow the instruction below to configure each Decoder device: 1. Right click with the mouse on a Decoder device in the system display area. The Decoder context menu is opened.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 2-9: 2.3.5.2. IRD2600 Dialog Parameters PARAMETER DESCRIPTION ID Each Decoder should have a unique Decoder ID throughout the entire network. Rack Number Displays the serial number of the rack. The rack serial number is defined at the system dialog.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation Table 2-10: Decoders Dialog Parameters PARAMETER DESCRIPTION IP Address Changes the IP Address of the computer where the Decoder proxy is running. Base Port Changes the port number of the Decoder proxy. The port number Should normally be 5661. Num. Of Port This parameter default value is 15 and should not be changed. The proxy uses several communication ports to split the amount of data between all the ports.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2.3.6. Decryptor Configuration Follow the instruction below to configure each Decryptor device: 1. Right click with the mouse on a Decryptor device in the system display area. The Decryptor context menu is opened. Figure 2-16 shows the Multiplexer context menu. Figure 2-16: 2. Decryptor Context Menu Select the ‘Configure Device’ option from the context menu. The CID-3100 dialog, displayed in Figure 2-17 and Figure 2-18, is opened.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation Table 2-11: CID-3100 Dialog Parameters – Decryptor Inventory Tab PARAMETER DESCRIPTION IP Address Changes the IP Address of the Decryptor device. Base Port Changes the Port number of the Decryptor. Should normally be 161. Num. Of Port The Decryptor uses several communication ports to split the amount of data between all the ports. The ports that are being used are all the ports from [Base Port] to [Base Port + Num. of Port].
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Figure 2-18: CID-3100 Dialog – Decryptor Inventory Tab Table 2-12: 2.3.7. CID-3100 Dialog Parameters – Inventory Tab PARAMETER DESCRIPTION ID Each Decryptor should have a unique Decryptor ID. Rack Number Displays the serial number of the rack. The rack serial number is defined at the system dialog.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation Figure 2-19: System Dialog – Location Tab Table 2-13: System Dialog Parameters – Location Tab PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Region – Name Changes the region name. All sites are in one region Region – Image Changes the image attached to the project. The image is seen in the GeoBuilder screen and Master NMS screen Site – Name Changes the site name. A site can have several systems. Several systems under one site must have the same site name.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Figure 2-20: System Dialog – System Configuration Tab Table 2-14: System Dialog Parameters – System Configuration Tab PARAMETER DESCRIPTION IP Address Changes the IP Address of the computer where the NMS-4000 is running. Base Port Changes the port number of the NMS-4000. The port number can be any number but should be unique throughout the rest of the NMS-4000 in the master NMS. Num. Of Port This parameter value should be 1.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation 4. Select Location Tab (see Figure 2-21) and set up the parameters. Table 2-15 explains the parameters on the Specific tab. Figure 2-21: System Dialog – Specific Tab Table 2-15: Page 2-24 System Dialog Parameters – Specific Tab PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Serial Number Changes the rack serial number Enable Keep Alive Trap This check button should normally be checked to accept traps.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2.4. NMS-4000 GeoBuilder Configuration Tool The GeoBuilder manages site related information. It uses the System XML files created by the Designer to sort the systems to sites, to position the sites on the map image, and to gather site information. The GeoBuilder creates the following files and directories: a. Central Server XML file – contains all systems parameters such as devices and proxies for a site. b.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation NOTE The System XML files must be created in the Designer before using the GeoBuilder. 2.4.1. Configuration Procedure Follow the instructions below to configure the NMS-4000 using GeoBuilder: 2.4.2. 1. Run the GeoBuilder. 2. Choose the New command. 3. Select all System XML files from the ‘open’ dialog. Use the Ctrl or Shift keys to select all files. The default directory in the ‘open’ dialog should be Scopus\XML 4. Mark the sites on the region map.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2.4.3. Central Server Configuration The Central Server handles the proxy agents Configuration dialog configures parameters for the central server There are two ways to open the Central Server Configuration dialog: • Right click a marker on the region map and choose from the context menu – Central Server Configuration • Choose ConfigurationàCentral Server from the menu bar, select a site in the site tab and then click on the ‘Central Server Configuration‘ tab.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation Table 2-16: Central Server Configuration Dialog Parameters PARAMETER DESCRIPTION IP Address Changes the IP Address of the computer where the Central Server is running. External IP address For a computer with one network card – this parameter should be equal to the IP address. For a computer with two network cards – this parameter should be equal to the external IP address. Base Port Changes the Port number of the Central Server. Must be 4161. Num.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2.4.4. Supervisor Configuration The Supervisor Configuration dialog, shown on Figure 2-25, is used to configure the computer, which the Master NMS is installed upon. The Supervisor Configuration dialog can be opened from the menu bar: ConfigurationàSupervisor Table 2-17 explains the Supervisor Configuration dialog parameters.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation Table 2-17: 2.4.5. Supervisor Configuration Parameters PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Notif. Type This parameter default value is “Trap” and should not be changed. Retransmit Policy – Timeout (sec) This parameter default value is 10 by default and should not be changed. Retransmit Policy – Retries This parameter default value is 3 by default and should not be changed.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 2-18: Site Manager Configuration Dialog Parameters PARAMETER DESCRIPTION IP Address Changes the IP Address of the computer where the Central Server is running. Base Port Changes the Port number. This parameter should be unique throughout the network Num. Of Port This parameter value should be 1. Notification Port The Notification Port is updated automatically when the [Apply] or [OK] buttons are pressed.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation 2.5. System Manager Configuration This section explains the configuration of the System Manager screen. The System Manager monitors and controls the devices in the system. It has to be configured with device parameters such as serial communication, IP addresses, external devices, physical connection, and SNMP communication. This section describes the configuration setup for each of these devices. The System Manager configurations are saved in a CFG file format.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Figure 2-27: Modulators Communication Settings Dialog Table 2-19: PARAMETER Modulators Communication Settings Dialog Parameters DESCRIPTION Connect Using Selects the device COM port. Bits per second Selects the baud rate of the serial communication. Data bits Selects the data bits. For Newtec Modulator, the data bits value is 7. For other modulators, the data bits value is 8. Parity Selects the parity. For Newtec Modulator, the Parity value is Even.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation 2.5.2. Device Mapping Device Mapping is the process of mapping each device to its IP address or to its ID number. The NMS-4000 requires mapping of the following five devices: • Encoder, Mutiplexer and Decryptor – each device has to be mapped to an IP address. • Matrixes and IRDs – each device has to be mapped to the unique ID number configured in the Designer. Refer to each device configuration for details about their IP addresses or ID number. Paragraph 2.3.2 - 2.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2.5.2.3. Dialog Commands The dialog provides the following commands and operations: 2.5.3. • [Add] button – ads an IP address or ID number to the device list. • [Remove] button – removes the selected identifier from the list box. • [Remove All] button – removes all Identifiers from the IP address list box. • Drag and Drop – Identifiers in the device list can be dragged to change their position.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation 2.5.3.1. External Devices Dialog The External Devices dialog can be found in the menu: ConfigurationàExternal Devices Figure 2-29: External Devices Dialog External Device Devices List 2.5.3.2. Dialog Components The mapping dialog contains the following components: a. External Device – used for entering the external device parameters: name, type and output rate. b. Devices List – displays a list with all external devices and their parameters. 2.5.3.3.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2.5.4. System Physical Configuration The System Physical Configuration dialog configures the connection between devices physical inputs and devices physical outputs. The connection information is needed for the NMS-4000 redundancy and Stat-Mux. 2.5.4.1. System Physical Configuration Dialog The System Physical Configuration dialog can be found in the menu: ConfigurationàSystem Physical Configuration Figure 2-30 shows the System Physical Configuration dialog.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation c. Connections – lists all defined connections. The list contains the following columns: 2.5.4.3. • Num. – Identify the connection number. The num. value is meaningless and is used only for keeping track of the number of connection. • Source Device Type – displays the source device type • Source Device Index – displays the source device index. Each device of a kind has a unique index to identify it from the other devices in the System Manager screen.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2.5.5. SNMP Communication The SNMP Communication dialog configures SNMP and Central Server related parameters such as IP address, Port, Timeout, Retries, and Multiple Network Card Support. 2.5.5.1. SNMP Communication Dialog The SNMP Communication Configuration dialog can be found in the menu: ConfigurationàSNMP CommunicationàConfiguration 2.5.5.2. Dialog Components The System Physical Configuration dialog contains the following components: a.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation c. Traps Port Number – This parameter should be equal to the system notification port. The system notification port is defined from the Designer in the System Configuration tab of the System dialog. Refer to paragraph 2.3.7 for more details. d. Timeout and Retries – provides the following parameters: • Tries Number - Changes the number of retries. • Timeout - Changes the Timeout between Retransmits. e.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 2.6. Building Complete Solutions This section describes the configuration process of complete system. Before starting to install a system, it is important to check: each computer IP address, device IP address, ports, define each site and system name, their hierarchy and organize the information on a list. NOTE Should an update in one of the parameters occurs after building all XML files, it is required to build them again with the Designer and GeoBuilder. Paragraph 2.6.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation 2.6.2. Single System Management This paragraph explains the configuration procedures of the NMS-4000 as a single system management. The configuration process has the following steps: a. Install the NMS-4000. Choose all three components in the components selection screen. Paragraph 2.6.1 provides detailed instructions. b. Run the Designer and configure the devices and system information.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System c. For each site, copy the following client computer directories to the remote computer directories: Client Computer Remote Computer à à \Scopus\NMS \Scopus\ XML \Scopus\NMS \Scopus\ XML d. For each system in the remote computer, check the file Scopus\ NMS\Config\[system name]\NMS-4000.
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User Manual Chapter 2. Installation Page 2-44 3. Drag markers from the markers section to the regional map section (See Figure 2-22). The number of markers should be identical to the number of the sites (not to the number of systems…). 4. Check the Supervisor and Site dialogs for correct IP numbers. The two dialogs can be opened from the configuration menu. 5. Choose the save command.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 3. OPERATION 3.1. General This chapter briefly explains the operation of the NMS-4000 System Manager. 3.1.1. DVB Management Concept The Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Head-End is basically a chain of inter-linked devices. Each device within the chain receives signals, performs its functional operation on the signals, and passes the modified signals to the next device in the chain.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation 3.2. Getting Started This section describes the installation of the NMS program on a PC, running it and logging on. 3.2.1. Starting NMS-4000 The following steps start the NMS program: 1. Load the NMS Navigator from the Windows Start Menu: StartàProgramsàScopusàNMSNavigator. The NMS Navigation screen is displayed. 2. Select the proper Supervisor XML file from the open dialog. The open dialog is automatically displayed in the NMSNavigator opening. Refer to paragraph 2.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 3.3. Logging Procedures Each user in the System Manager has a User Name and Password as well as a clearly defined set of application access and use permissions. Figure 3-1 shows the System Manager Login dialog box. The dialog box has User Name and Password edit boxes to identify the user. Below the Password is a list of management capabilities and privileges.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation 3.3.1. Change User Password To change a user’s password, the user has to log in first, and do the following: 1. From the System Manager Login dialog box press the [Change Password] button 2. Enter the new password twice in the Change Password dialog box. 3. Press the [OK] button to confirm the change. The User Password can be changed as frequently as required. 3.3.2. Add/Edit Users New users can be added to the system by following the steps below:. 1. 2.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 3.4. System Manager Main Screen The System Manager main screen consists of three main areas (see Figure 3-2): • Menu Bar. Refer to paragraph 3.4.1 for more information. • Tool Bar. Refer to paragraph 3.4.2 for more information. • Graphical User Interface. Refer to paragraph 3.4.3 for more information.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation 3.4.1. System Manager Menu Commands Table 3-1 provides a short description for every menu and its commands. Table 3-1: MENU System Manager Menu Commands COMMANDS DESCRIPTION New Creates a new configuration. (CTRL + N) Open (CTRL + O) Configuration File Close Page 3-6 Save Opens an existing configuration from a file. Closes an existing configuration. (CTRL + S) Saves the current configuration to a file.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 3-1: COMMANDS DESCRIPTION Run IRD control Allows management of IRD functionality through the satellite link. IRD Software Download Enables downloading of IRD software via the satellite link. Update IRD Group Number Enables updating of IRD group number. Confidence IRD Allows updating of configuration parameters for selected IRDs. Toolbar Shows/hides the toolbar.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation Table 3-1: Devices MENU System Manager Menu Commands COMMANDS DESCRIPTION Run from Devices Run the System Manager according to the currently working system devices. Run From Configuration Run the system devices according to the currently opened configuration file.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 3-1: Help MENU P/N 2349-72712-01 System Manager Menu Commands COMMANDS DESCRIPTION Help Topics Opens the Help Topics dialog box. About System Manager Shows information about the application DLLs (Dynamic Link Library) version numbers.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation 3.4.2. System Manager Tool Bar Commands The System Manager Tool Bar (see Figure 3-3) enables quick access to certain operations without having to open menus. The toolbar buttons and their functions are detailed in Table 3-2.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 3.4.3. System Manager Graphic Interface This section briefly explains about the visual representations and management of the devices on the System Manager main screen display. Table 3-3 shows the Graphical Interface of all devices controlled by the System Manager. For complete information about managing the devices refer to the device advanced operation chapter in this manual.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation Table 3-3: DEVICE ICON Device Icons DEVICE NAME ICON DESCRIPTION A Converter is a simple IRD. The IRD and Converter icons includes: IRD • Icon name: IRD 0 and Converter 0. • A status indicator, showing the operation status: ON, OFF or ALRM. • The Converter icon shows a Set button for general configuration • A Context menu for more configurations.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 3-3: DEVICE ICON Device Icons DEVICE NAME ICON DESCRIPTION The Decryptor icons include: Decryptor P/N 2349-72712-01 • Icon name: Decryptor 0 and Decryptor 3. • A status indicator, showing the operation status: ON, OFF or ALRM. • Decryptor 0 icon shows a Set button for general configuration • A Context menu for more configurations.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation 3.4.4. Common Properties This section explains the properties that are common for most of the device icons: 3.4.4.1. • Status Indicator. • Context menu. • Set Button. • Management Dialog Box. • Manual Redundancy. Status Indicator Most components have a status indicator showing the operation status of the device. Table 3-4 shows the meaning of the device status. Table 3-4: 3.4.4.2.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 3.4.4.5. Changing Device Parameters Most manageable parameters have an edit box to write parameters value or a combo box to select parameter value and a button with the parameter name beside it. To Change a parameter value: 1. Write/Select the parameter new value. 2. Press the parameter button to update the device with the new value. IMPORTANT Altering a value does not physically change the value on the Encoder Device.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation 3.4.5. System Manager Log Window System Manager includes a tracking mechanism for recording significant system events. This mechanism consists of a Log file and an Events Logging window. Typically, a Log file, labeled by the date and time, is created every time System Manager is run. In addition, once a new event occurs, it is recorded in the log file. During the System Manager operation, the log file is frequently updated.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 3.4.5.1. Toggling “Log to File” Functionality The “logging events to file” feature can be disabled or enabled. Selecting Events Logging from the View menu, toggles the “Log to File” feature between enabled and disabled. NOTE The System Manager events, by default, are recorded in a log file. 3.4.5.2. Viewing the contents of a Log file To view the contents of log files: 1. From the menu bar, select ToolsàLog Files Viewer. The Log File dialog box is displayed. 2.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation 3.5. Device Mapping Device mapping is the process of mapping each device on the System Manager screen to its IP address or serial number (given from its proxy) by writing a list of devices and their IP addresses or serial numbers. Figure 3-6 shows an example of an Encoder Mapping dialog box. The dialog box has a list with IP addresses and numbers on their left.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 3.6. Device Enabling / Disabling Procedure The procedures below describe the process of enabling and disabling Encoder and IRD devices. Disabling a device is useful in case it has a failure and it keeps raising alarms. In such a case, disabling the device while it is being fixed or replaced prevents the NMS from raising alarms. The disabled device does not disappear from the main display. It is simply ignored by the NMS. 3.6.1.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation 6. From the System Manager window, choose the menu command: ConfigurationàDevices MappingàEncoder Mapping Order. The Encoder Mapping dialog box is opened (Refer to Figure 3-6). 7. On the Encoder Mapping dialog- write the Encoder IP in the IP Edit Box, press the [Add] button and then press the [OK] button. The Encoder Mapping dialog is closed. 8. Click on the Save button in the ToolBar (Refer to Figure 3-3). A confirmation dialog box may appear.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Figure 3-7: IRDs Agent Program IRD List 3.6.4. IRD Control Port Address Edit Box Enabling the IRD The instructions below describe the IRD Enabling process: 1. Execute the NMS Navigator in site manager mode (from the site computer) (Refer to chapter 12) 2. From the main screen, choose the menu command: OptionsàModeàConfiguration. 3. A warning dialog box appears. Press the [Yes] button on the dialog box. 4.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation 10. On the System Navigator main screen, choose the menu command: OptionsàModeàManagement. 11. When a Supervisor computer exists, repeat steps 1 to 10 on the Supervisor computer using the NMS Navigator in supervisor mode. 12. Connect the IRD device to the IRD cascading chain. 13. On the Site computer, open the IRDs Agent window from the Task Bar. 14.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 3.7. Run from Devices versus Run from Configuration System Manager has two operational modes the user can choose of: 3.7.1. • Run from Devices – System Manager uses the device parameters. System Manager queries the device parameters and displays them to the user. The device parameters may be saved to disk. • Run from configuration – The System Manager uses its saved parameters to transfer them to the devices, overriding the devices parameters.
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User Manual Chapter 3. Operation 3.7.2. Run From Devices Method Figure 3-9 illustrates the Run from Configuration method. The illustration shows a system of un-configured devices. When starting the System Manager, the previously saved parameters are loaded and System Manager is using them to update and override the device parameters.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 4. ENCODER MANAGEMENT 4.1. Encoder Configuration Concepts System Manager enables management and configuration of the signals received by the encoder. Figure 4-1 shows the Encoder icons as seen from the System Manager main screen. Figure 4-1: Encoder Icons [A] [B] The encoder icon includes: • Icon name: Encoder 8 on Figure 4-1 [A] and Encoder 6 on Figure 4-1 [B]. • A status indicator, showing the operation status: ON, OFF or Alarm.
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User Manual Chapter 4. Encoder Management 4.2. General Dialog Box The General Dialog Box manages the Encoder general parameters. Figure 4-3 shows the Encoder general dialog box. Table 4-1 describes the Encoder general dialog box parameters.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 4-1: Encoder General Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Clock Type Selects a Clock type: Internal or External. CAS Mode Defines how the CAS is applied on the output bit stream of the encoder. (For a System Manager that includes Multiplexers, this variable is not relevant). Available options: Clear / DVB Tables Selects a DVB table type. Available options: No Tables / Tables Present / Play Tables From File Packet Size Selects the Packet Size.
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User Manual Chapter 4. Encoder Management Table 4-1: PARAMETER Encoder General Dialog Parameters VALUES Update Software Max. Rate Changes the Max. Rate in Bps. Min. Rate Changes the Min. Rate in Bps. Statistical MUX Selects statistical Mux mode on/off. This parameter switches the Encoders mode between Variable Bit Rate (VBR) and Constant Bit Rate (CBR). The statistical Mux may change the bit rate of an Encoder in a VBR mode. Mark the [apply to all] check box to apply the change on all the encoders.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Figure 4-4: Encoder Audio Dialog Box Table 4-2: Encoder Audio Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Source Selects the audio input signal processed by the encoder. Available options: Analog / AesEbu / embedded / Auto / AC3 Rate Selects the Bit rate (Kbps) of the audio signal in the outgoing transfer stream. Available options: OFF, 64, 128, 192, 256, 320, 384, 96, 160, 224. Mode Selects the transmission mode of current Audio channel.
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User Manual Chapter 4. Encoder Management 4.4. Video Dialog Box The Video Dialog Box manages video related parameters. The ‘Current Video Rate’ parameter is automatically updated to reflect recent changes in the values and cannot be edited. Figure 4-5 shows the Encoder Video dialog. Table 4-3 describes the Encoder Video parameters.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 4-3: Encoder Video Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Source Selects the video-input signal processed by the encoder. Available options: Digital—digital video input / Composite—CV input / S-VHS—Y-C input / Component—Y -U-V inputs Format Selects the video format standard to be used in the encoder. Available options: PAL, NTSC. Profile Selects a profile. Available options: 4:2:0 / 4:2:0 (Low Delay) -4:2:0 compression uses ½ color bandwidth.
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User Manual Chapter 4. Encoder Management Table 4-3: PARAMETER Encoder Video Dialog Parameters VALUES RATE Current Video Rate Shows the current output rate of the encoder. This value can be changed by defining a rate in the Forced property. Unit measured in Bps Forced Changes the minimal number of video frames on the encoders output.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 4-4: PARAMETER Encoder Data Dialog Parameters VALUES TELETEXT PID Changes the Teletext PID On Turns on or off the Teletext. Available options: ON / OFF LOW SPEED Rate Select the Bit rate (bps) of the Low Speed data that is fed into the encoder. Available options: None, 2400, 4800,19200, 38400, 9600, 57600, 115200. PID Changes the Low Speed Data PID HIGH SPEED Clock Rate Select the Clock Generator rate.
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User Manual Chapter 4. Encoder Management 4.6. Alarms Dialog Box There are several types of encoder alarms available for monitoring when an encoder is remotely controlled from the System Manager. Figure 4-7 lists the encoder alarms available for monitoring when an encoder is remotely controlled from the System Manager. The Alarms dialog box shows the status of the Encoder alarms. A Red alarm indicator next to the alarm name warns that a fault has occurred; a green indicator shows proper working order.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 4-5: Encoder Alarms ALARM BEHAVIOR Video Codec Fail Unexpected video bit rate Invalid compressed video Unexpected output FIFO length Unaligned output FIFO PTS difference too high Audio Codec Fail Unexpected audio bit rate Invalid Compressed Audio Temperature Alarm No noticeable event on the output High temperature Mux Mode Fail HW problem No Compressed output Analog If Fail HW problem Improper working with analogue inputs Audio FIFO High No noticeable
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 5. MULTIPLEXER MANAGEMENT 5.1. Multiplexer Configuration Concepts System Manager enables management and configuration of the signals received by the Multiple Program Transport Multiplexers (RTM -3600) or DVB Multiplexers (RTM-3800). The Mux icon has several graphical user interfaces. The three icons on Figure 5-1 are Multiplexers with different GUI.
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User Manual Chapter 5. Multiplexer Management 5.2. Main Screen Dialog The Mux main screen dialog box manages the Mux input streams. Figure 5-3 shows the Mux main screen dialog box. Figure 5-3: Mux Main Screen Dialog Box Input Status Check Boxes Route Selectors The Mux main screen dialog box has the following controls: 5.2.1. Input Status Displays the status of the input streams (connected / disconnected). A green light indicates a stream connected on the Mux input.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 5.3. Configuration Dialog The configuration dialog box manages the Mux general parameters. Figure 5-4 shows the Mux configuration dialog box. Table 5-1 describes the Mux configuration dialog box parameters.
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User Manual Chapter 5. Multiplexer Management Table 5-1: Mux Configuration Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Output Rate Changes the Output rate of the stream in Bps units. Stream ID Changes the unique number of the stream. Network ID Changes the unique number of the network. SDT Auto Enable Enables/disables the TDT tables. NIT Auto Enable Enables/disables the EIT tables. TDT Table Enables/disables the TDT tables. Out Packet Selects the output package length.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 5.4. Scrambling Dialog The scrambling dialog box manages the Mux scrambling parameters. Figure 5-5 shows the Mux configuration dialog box. Table 5-2 describes the Mux configuration dialog box parameters. Figure 5-5: Mux Scrambling Dialog Box Table 5-2: Mux Scrambling Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Scrambling Shows the scrambling state. Available options: On (Green), Off (Red) Main CAS Shows the Main Cas status: Main (green), Secondary (red).
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User Manual Chapter 5. Multiplexer Management 5.5. Alarm Dialog A remotely Mux controlled from the System Manager has several types of alarms available for monitoring. Error! Reference source not found. lists the Mux alarms. Figure 5-6 shows the Encoder Alarm dialog box. The Alarms dialog box shows the status of the Mux alarms. A Red alarm indicator next to the alarm name warns that a fault has occurred; a green indicator shows proper working order.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 5-3: Mux Alarms ALARM BEHAVIOR Dsp Gen RT DSP Generation Real Time Error Dsp Mem RT DSP Memory Real Time Error Output OVL Output Overflow Output UDF Output Underflow DSP Reset DSP has been reset DSP Init Fail DSP Initialization Failed Message Error Mux RT Multiplexer Real Time Error In File Error An Error in the Input File.
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User Manual Chapter 5. Multiplexer Management 5.6. Remux Dialog Remuxing, or program grooming, is the process of selecting individual programs or program components from a variety of digital multiplexes and local feeds to create a customized digital program stream. Grooming also enables the delivery of additional programs and services (pay-per-view, programming, Encapsulated IP, Subtitling, and ad insertion). The Remux Dialog can do the Remuxing process remotely on the System Manager.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System The Mux Remux dialog box has a tab for each input number. Each input number contains a table with the following columns: • Program number – shows the number of the program. • Program name – shows the name of the program as it appears on the Mux tables. • Program state – can be Enabled or Dropped. The Mux transmit only enabled programs. The table represents the programs on the current input.
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User Manual Chapter 5. Multiplexer Management 5.6.2. Switching Input Stream Number The Mux remux dialog box allows choosing another input stream for remuxing. To switch an input stream number, click on the input tab above the table on the Mux remux dialog box (see Figure 5-8). NOTE The input switch and data refreshing are a time demanding processes and can take about 10 seconds to complete.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 6. IRD MANAGEMENT 6.1. IRD Configuration Concepts System Manager enables management and configuration of the signals received by the IRD. Figure 6-1 shows the IRD icons as seen from the System Manager main screen. Figure 6-1: IRD Icon The IRD icon includes: • Icon name: IRD 0. • A status indicator, showing the operation status: ON, OFF or ALRM. • A Context menu for more configurations, invoked by right clicking on the IRD icon.
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management 6.2. IRD Front-End Configuration The IRD is provided in a wide range of input receivers: DSNG (DVB-DSNG), QPSK (DVB-S), QAM (DVB-C), G.703 (E1, E2, E3), ATM (DVB-PDH, SDH) receiver options. The Configuration / Front-End Menu is input sensitive (i.e., varies automatically according to the IRD Input option installed), and provides a group of functions to configure the receiver section of the IRD.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Figure 6-4: IRD QPSK Front-End Dialog Figure 6-5: IRD QAM Front-End Dialog P/N 2349-72712-01 Page 6-3
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management Figure 6-6: þ þ þ þ þ þ G.703 ATM QAM QPSK DSNG Table 6-1: IRD ATM Front-End Dialog Configuration/Receiver Menu Options OPTION DESCRIPTION L Band Frequency Frequency Range Selector Transponder Frequency (KHz) Ku/C-Band Frequency Selection LNB Local Oscillator (MHz) LNB Oscillator Setup This parameter supports va rious frequency ranges for a satellite band range receiver.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System þ þ G.703 ATM QAM QPSK DSNG Table 6-1: Configuration/Receiver Menu Options OPTION LNB 22 KHz DESCRIPTION LNB 22 KHz Selector Turns ON and OFF the 22 KHz LNB. This action determines the band selected (ON = High Band, OFF = Low Band). In addition, the selection of the LNB Power Supply determines the polarization of the antenna.
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management þ þ þ G.703 ATM QAM QPSK DSNG Table 6-1: Configuration/Receiver Menu Options OPTION Spectral Inversion DESCRIPTION Spectral Inversion Select Selects the operation mode of the spectral inversion options. Available options: Automatic: IRD automatic selection between Normal and Inverted spectral inversion. Normal: Normal spectral inversion. Inverted: Inverted spectral inversion.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System þ þ þ þ G.703 ATM QAM QPSK DSNG Table 6-1: Configuration/Receiver Menu Options OPTION Diseqc-LNB 22Hz Tone Modulation Frequency Tune (KHz) DESCRIPTION Selects the Diseqc-LNB 22Hz Tone. Available Options: • Modulated • Unmodulated Tune Frequency Received Displays the tuner programmed frequency of the signal received at the IRD. Number given in KHz.
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management G.703 ATM QAM QPSK DSNG Table 6-1: Configuration/Receiver Menu Options OPTION DESCRIPTION þ þ Viterbi Rate Viterbi Rate Displays the current rate for the Viterbi correction. Options available: ½, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9. þ þ þ Spectral Inversion Spectral Inversion State Displays the current state of the spectral inversion function in the receiver.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 6.3. IRD Program Configuration The IRD Program dialog box manages the IRD Program parameters. Figure 6-7 shows the IRD Program dialog box. The dialog box is divided into three main sections: • IRD General Dialog options, see Table 6-2. • IRD Service Mode Dialog options, see Table 6-3. • IRD PID Mode Dialog options, see Table 6-4.
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management Table 6-2: IRD Program Dialog - General PARAMETER VALUES Run Mode The Mode Run Menu enables the IRD user to control the operation of the IRD using the Packet Identifier (PID) parameters Program Decoding Status The Decoder Status Program enables the IRD user to monitor or the status of the decoder in the IRD.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 6-3: IRD Program Dialog - Service Mode PARAMETER VALUES Sub Service – Audio 2 Audio2 Sub Service Selection Enables selection of Audio2 Sub-service, contained within the main DVB Service. The top line on the LCD displays the Audio 2 PID number. The bottom line displays a list of all available services for selection.
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management Table 6-3: IRD Program Dialog - Service Mode PARAMETER VALUES Sub Service – TTX Subtitling EBU Teletext Subtitle Page Sub Service Selection Enables selection of the Teletext Subtitle Page Sub-service, contained within the main DVB Service. (in accordance to ETS 300 743). The top line on the LCD displays the Teletext Subtitle Page number. The bottom line displays a list of all available services for selection.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 6-4: IRD Program Dialog - PID Mode PARAMETER VALUES Set Only – Audio 2 Current Audio2 PID Displays the PID currently decoded for the audio_2 signal received. (Hex) Set Only – Audio 3 Current Audio3 PID Displays the PID currently decoded for the audio_3 signal received (Hex). (Available ONLY in the IRD-2800). 6.4. Set Only – Data1 HSD Current Data1-HSD PID Displays the PID currently decoded for the Data1-HSD data received.
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management 6.5. IRD Video Configuration The IRD Video Configuration dialog box manages the IRD Video parameters. Figure 6-9 shows the IRD Video dialog box. Table 6-6 describes the IRD Video dialog box parameters. Figure 6-9: IRD Video Configuration Dialog Box Table 6-6: IRD Video Configuration Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Operation Mode Selects the Operation Mode. Available Options: NOT OPERATING, PLAY, FREEZE, BLANK AUTPUT.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 6-6: IRD Video Configuration Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Resolution Current Video Resolution Displays the horizontal and vertical video resolutions for the incoming video stream (i.e., the number of pixels per horizontal and vertical screen lines). Bit rate Current Video Bit Rate Displays the bit rate, in bits/sec, for the incoming video stream.
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management 6.6. IRD Audio Configuration The IRD Audio dialog box manages the IRD Audio parameters. Figure 6-10 shows the IRD Audio dialog box. The dialog box is divided three main sections; Audio 1, Audio 2 and Audio 3. Each section displays different options. Table 6-7 describes the IRD Audio dialog box parameters for each Audio input.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 6-7: PARAMETER IRD Audio Configuration Parameters VALUES IRD AUDIO 1 PARAMETERS Audio Decoding Mode Selects the Audio Decoding Mode. Available options: MPEG – MUSICAM, AC3PASSTROUGH. Volume Audio1 Volume Control Selects the volume level (gain/attenuation) for Audio1 Output digital and analog signals. Available options: from –58 dB (min) to +06 db (max) in 2 dB steps – analog values. Digital values are shifted down by –06 dB (i.e., from –64 dB to 00 dB).
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management Table 6-7: IRD Audio Configuration Parameters PARAMETER VALUES AC3 Sampling Range Selects the AC3 Sampling Range. Available options: • 48 KHz • 44.1 KHz • 32 KHz Bit rate Changes the audio Bit rate (Bps). Sampling Frequency Changes the Sampling Frequency (KHz). IRD AUDIO 2 PARAMETERS Audio Decoding Mode Selects the Audio Decoding Mode. Available options: MPEG – MUSICAM, AC3 PASSTROUGH. Volume Selects the Volume.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 6.7. IRD Data Configuration The IRD-2600 and IRD-2800 can be implemented as a solution for remote locations requiring data links, where no proper line communications exist. In this role, the IRD-2600 and IRD-2800 decode data from a DVB signal broadcast via satellite or other Telco interfaces. One of the advanced features of the IRD-2600 and IRD-2800 is simultaneous high-speed and low-speed data transfer. Data transfer from the encoder is one directional.
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management 6.8. IRD Conditional Access Configuration The IRD Conditional Access dialog box manages the IRD Conditional Access parameters. Figure 6-12 shows the IRD Conditional Access dialog box. Table 6-9 describes the IRD Conditional Access dialog box parameters. Figure 6-12: IRD Conditional Access Configuration Dialog Box Table 6-9: PARAMETER Encryption scheme IRD Conditional Access Configuration Parameters VALUES Selects the Encryption scheme.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 6.9. IRD System Configuration The IRD System Configuration dialog box manages the IRD System parameters. Figure 6-13 shows the IRD System dialog box. Table 6-10 describes the IRD System dialog box parameters. Figure 6-13: IRD System Configuration Dialog Box Table 6-10: IRD System Configuration Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Software Reset Available options: Set Only available Options, Warm Boot (Reset), Cold Boot (Power-Up).
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management Table 6-10: PARAMETER IRD System Configuration Parameters VALUES PRODUCT VERSION 6.10. Board Type Displays the board type. Board Revision Displays the board revision. Sw Bios Revision Displays the software bios revision. Sw Revision Displays the software revision. IRD Alarms Configuration There are three types of IRD alarms available for monitoring when an IRD is remotely controlled from the System Manager.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 6.11. IRD Advanced Configuration The IRD Advanced Configuration dialog box manages the IRD System parameters. Figure 6-15 shows the IRD System dialog box. Table 6-12 describes the IRD advanced dialog box parameters.
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User Manual Chapter 6. IRD Management Table 6-12: PARAMETER IRD Advanced – Program Dialog VALUES DVB Subtitling Available options: DISABLE DVB Subtitling Page ID Filtering Available options: OFF, ON. IRD ADVANCED – VIDEO PARAMETERS When No Signal – Display Available options: BLANK VIDEO, BAR 75%. OSD Available options: DISABLE, ENABLE. IRD ADVANCED – CONDITIONAL ACCESS PARAMETERS CI CAM Available options: DISABLE, ENABLE. CI Checking For HW Wait Line Available options: DISABLE, ENABLE.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 7. MATRIX MANAGEMENT 7.1. General System Manager enables management and configuration of the Matrix device parameters. The matrix is represented on the main screen in two different user interfaces: • Dialog Display – the connections mapping is controlled through a table display in an opened dialog. Paragraph 7.2 explains the Dialog Display interface.
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User Manual Chapter 7. Matrix Management 7.2. Dialog Display Interface The Matrix icon is displayed as a big rectangular area with a single Set Matrix button (see Figure 7-1 [A]). When pressing this button, the input matrix connection dialog box is opened (refer to Figure 7-1 [B]). Figure 7-1: Input Matrix [A] [B] Matrix Connection Table Set Connection Set Input Text Set Output Text 7.2.1.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 7.2.3. Setting Output Text Use the set output text box to set up an output text: 1. Select output number from the output combo box. 2. Enter a descriptive text on the edit box. 3. Click on the “Set Output Text” button. The text appears on the output row text column, next to the output number. 7.2.4. Setting Connections 7.2.4.1. Setting a Connection To set up a connection: 7.2.4.2. 1. On the “Set Connection” group: 2.
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User Manual Chapter 7. Matrix Management 7.3. Arrow Display Interface The Matrix Graphic Interface is composed of two main areas: Source and Destination. In general, the routing action is based upon two operations (the sequence may be reversed): • Selecting the source area of the input to be routed • Selecting the destination area of the encoder, to which the input will be routed. Figure 7-2 shows a general view of the Matrix graphic interface.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 7.3.1. Routing an Input to a Single Output From the Matrix group, click on the Input’s source area, and then click on the output destination area. A new route is created and displayed between the Input and the output. Figure 7-3 shows the steps required for creating a new route. Figure 7-3: 7.3.2. Creating a New Route Routing an Input to Multiple Outputs Routing an input to a number of Outputs creates several routes from the same input source.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 8. MODULATOR MANAGEMENT 8.1. Modulator Configuration Concepts System Manager enables management and configuration of the signals received by the Modulator. Figure 8-1 shows the Modulator icon as seen from the System Manager main screen. Figure 8-1: Modulator Icon The Modulator icon includes: • Icon name: Modulator 1 on Figure 8-1. • A status indicator, showing the operation status: ON, OFF or ALRM.
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User Manual Chapter 8. Modulator Management 8.2.1. Configuration Dialog The Radyne DVB 3030 Modulator configuration dialog box is displayed in Figure 8-3. The parameters provided in the dialog box are described in Table 8-1. Figure 8-3: Configuration Dialog Table 8-1: PARAMETER Configuration Dialog Parameters VALUES Configuration IF Frequency Changes the IF Frequency in [Hz] units Data Rate Changes the Data Rate in [Bps] units Modulation Type Selects the Modulation Type.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 8-1: Configuration Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Carrier Control Selects the Carrier Control. Available options: Off / On. Symbol Rate Displays the symbol rate in [sps] units. Carrier Test Selects the Carrier Test. Available options: • Normal • CW • Dual • Offset • Pos FIR • Neg FIR Spectrum Selects the Spectrum. Available options: Normal / Inverted. Clock Polarity Selects the Clock Polarity. Available options: Normal / Inverted.
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User Manual Chapter 8. Modulator Management Table 8-1: Configuration Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Clock Control Selects the Clock Control. Available options: • SCTE • SCT • SCTE AUTO Framing Mode Selects the Framing Mode. Available options: 188 / 204 / NO FRAMING Major Alarm Mask Allows masking Major Alarms. A masked alarm will not be displayed. A checked box next to the alarm in this group indicates a masked alarm. Minor Alarm Mask Allows masking Minor Alarms.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 8.2.2. Alarms Dialog The Radyne DVB 3030 Modulator Alarm dialog box is displayed in Figure 8-4. The parameters provided in the dialog box are described in Table 8-2. Figure 8-4: Alarms Dialog Table 8-2: Alarms Dialog Para meters PARAMETER VALUES Major Alarm Displays the Major Alarms status Minor Alarm Displays the Manor Alarms status Common Fault Displays the Common Fault status Latched Major Alarm Displays the Latched Major Alarm.
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User Manual Chapter 8. Modulator Management 8.3. Clear Latched Alarms Clears the latched alarms display. Close Closes the dialog. Refresh Refreshes the alarm display on the dialog from the device. Software Version Number Displays the software version number. Radyne QAM 256 Modulator Type The Radyne QAM 256 Modulator context menu provides the following three dialogs (see Figure 8-5): Figure 8-5: 8.3.1. Radyne QAM 256 Modulator Context Menu • Configuration dialog – manages general parameters.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 8-3: Configuration Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Roll Off Selects the Roll Off. Available options: • 0.12 • 0.15 • 0.18 Data Rate Changes the Data Rate in [Bps] units Framing Selects the Framing. Available options: • MPEG 187 • MPEG 188 • MPEG 204 • DATA Symbol Rate Changes the Symbol Rate in [sps] units Modulation Selects the Modulation.
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User Manual Chapter 8. Modulator Management 8.3.2. General Dialog The General dialog box is displayed in Figure 8-7. The parameters provided in the dialog box are described in Table 8-4. Figure 8-7: General Dialog Table 8-4: 8.3.3. General Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES ID Displays the modulator ID Version Displays the modulator version Firmware Displays the modulator firmware Refresh Refreshes the parameters on the dialog from the device. Close Closes the dialog.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 8-5: 8.4. Alarms Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Major Alarm Displays the Major alarms of the modulator Refresh Refreshes the alarm display on the dialog from the device. Close Closes the dialog. Newtec Modulator Type The Newtec Modulator context menu provides the following four dialogs (see Figure 8-9): Figure 8-9: 8.4.1. Newtec Modulator Context Menu • Configuration dialog – manages general parameters. Refer to paragraph 8.4.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 8-7: PARAMETER Advanced Configuration Dialog Parameters VALUES Available options: • Auto • 35% RCRO • 25% RCRO Amplitude Slope Equalizer Changes the Amplitude Slope Equalizer in [Hz] units IF Output Attenuator Selects the IF Output Attenuator ST Frequency Changes the ST Frequency in [MHz] units ST Frequency Mode Selects the ST Frequency Mode Available options: • Disable • Enable Self Test Performs a self test Self Test Reset Resets the self test
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User Manual Chapter 8. Modulator Management 8.4.3. Configuration and Alarms Dialog The Configuration and Alarm dialog box is displayed in Figure 8-12. The parameters provided in the dialog box are described in Table 8-8. Figure 8-12: Configuration and Alarms Dialog Table 8-8: Page 8-14 Configuration and Alarms Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Alarm Displays the modulators alarms Memorized Displays the alarms even if the alarm was shut off. It is used to indicate that an alarm was turned on.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 8.4.4. Status Dialog The Status dialog box is displayed in Figure 8-13. The parameters provided in the dialog box are described in Table 8-9. Figure 8-13: Status Dialog Table 8-9: Status Dialog Parameters PARAMETER VALUES Status Displays the modulator status Clear Clear the “Controller Had Reset” status. Refresh Refreshes the parameters on the dialog from the device. Close Closes the dialog.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 9. DECRYPTOR MANAGEMENT 9.1. Decryptor Configuration Concepts System Manager enables management and configuration of the signals received by the decryptor. Figure 9-1 shows the decryptor icons as seen from the System Manager main screen. Figure 9-1: decryptor Icons The decryptor icon includes: • Icon name: decryptor on Figure 9-1. • A status indicator, showing the operation status: ON, OFF or ALRM.
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User Manual Chapter 9. Decryptor Management 9.2. Programs Configuration The decryptor programs dialog box manages the decryptor programs status. Figure 9-3 shows the decryptor programs dialog box. Table 9-1 describes the Decryptor Programs dialog box parameters. Figure 9-3: Decryptor Programs dialog Box Table 9-1: PARAMETER VALUES Prog N Displays the program number Decrypted Displays the encryption status of the program.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 9.3. Slots Status The Decryptor Slots dialog box displays the slots status. Figure 9-4 shows the decryptor programs dialog box. Figure 9-4: 9.4. Decryptor Slots dialog Box Input The Decryptor Input dialog box manages the decryptor input. Figure 9-5 shows the Decryptor Input dialog box. Table 9-2 describes the Decryptor Input dialog box parameters.
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User Manual Chapter 9. Decryptor Management Table 9-2: Decryptor Input dialog PARAMETER VALUES Source Type Selects the input source type of the Decryptor. Available Options: ASI, QPSK Tune Frequency Tune Frequency (kHz) Field This field is used to enter the L-Band Frequency. The signal received from the LNB to the CID must be in the CID input frequency range (950 MHz to 2150 MHz). This frequency is the result of down stepping the received satellite signal through the LNB.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System Table 9-2: Decryptor Input dialog PARAMETER VALUES Viterbi Rate Viterbi Rate Field. This parameter is configured according to the information provided in the bit stream from the broadcast head end. The available options are: Auto, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8, 8/9. NOTE If the Viterbi rate is not provided, select the AUTO option and the CID will automatically detect the Viterbi rate.
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User Manual Chapter 9. Decryptor Management 9.5. Alarms A remotely Decryptor controlled from the System Manager has several types of alarms available for monitoring. The Alarms dialog box shows the status of the Decryptor alarms. A Red alarm indicator next to the alarm name warns that a fault has occurred; a green indicator shows proper working order. The Alarm dialog has 2 groups: • Decryptor Alarms – indicate failures in the Decryptor. • Slot 1/2/3/4 Alarms – indicate a failure in the slots 1-4.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 9.6. Versions The Decryptor versions dialog box displays version status. Figure 9-7 shows the decryptor versions dialog box. Figure 9-7: 9.7. Decryptor version dialog Box Lable The Decryptor label dialog box defines a label for the decryptor icon. Figure 9-8 shows the decryptor label dialog box. Figure 9-8: Decryptor Label dialog Box To define a label, write the label in the edit box and press the button.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 10. STAT-MUX 10.1. General ® The CODICO SM-3000 Statistical Multiplexer is used for controlling the bit rate of the data flow in the system. The SM-3000 protects the multiplexer from data overflow by automatically adjusting the Encoders bit rate. The SM-3000 also divides the total bit rate capacity of the Multiplexer between the encoders by inspecting the video data contents in each encoder.
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User Manual Chapter 10. Stat-Mux 10.2.2. NMS and STAT-MUX Controlled System Figure 10-2 illustrates the same example as above using the SM-3000. The NMS-4000 sends the SM-3000 information such as the maximum available bit rate of the Mux. The NMS-4000 informs the SM-3000 that the maximum available bit rate is 35Mbps. The SM-3000 continuously monitors the varying output quality of the encoders, applies an algorithm to determine the optimum division between the encoder bit rates.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 10.4. SM-3000 Setup Procedure To turn on the NMS-4000 support for the SM-3000, do the following: • Install and setup the SM-3000 software. For more information on installing the SM-3000 software, refer to the SM-3000 user manual. • Edit the system’s NMS-4000.ini file and change the following item: - Section: [Statistical Multiplexer] - Parameter: Is Support - Value: should be 1 • Change the Encoders operating mode to VBR. Refer to paragraph 4.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 11. REDUNDANCY 11.1. General System Manager supports comprehensive redundancy in the Head-end system. Redundant devices are used as a failsafe in case of primary device failure. Hot backup is automatically implemented by the System Manager without operator intervention. Redundancy is achieved by prioritizing the inputs to the Matrix and defining groups of devices.
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User Manual Chapter 11. Redundancy 11.2.2. Finding a Redundant Device System Manager automatically chooses the replacement device for redundancy. Each device has a priority property defined by the user. The searching algorithm is as follows: • The two devices must be in the same device group. • The device must have the lowest priority. • The device must have a lower priority than the malfunctioned device.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 9. System Manager reroutes the output of Encoder 3 to the output of Encoder 1 in the Output Matrix. 10. System Manager switches the priority of the failed device and the redundant device.
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User Manual Chapter 11. Redundancy 11.3. Managing Redundancy This section explains about managing the redundancy process. 11.3.1. Enabling / Disabling Automatic Redundancy The Automatic redundancy feature may be disabled or enabled. Selecting RedundancyàRedundancy from the menu bar toggles the automatic redundancy on and off. The redundancy menu item is marked with a V when automatic redundancy is on. NOTE Some systems do not support redundancy at all.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System The device alarm list has a check box near every alarm. Alarms with a marked check box are considered urgent. Urgent alarms trigger the automatic redundancy feature. An urgent alarm dialog box is provided for the Encoder, Mux and Modulator. All urgent alarm dialogs have the following buttons and controls: • A check box control near every alarm. A marked check box makes an alarm urgent • [Select All] button - selects all the alarms as urgent.
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User Manual Chapter 11. Redundancy 11.3.3. Device / Path Priority Dialogs The Device / Path Priority dialog boxes can be found on the menu bar: • For encoders, choose from the menu bar RedundancyàEncodersàDevice Priority… • For Mux, choose from the menu bar RedundancyàMuxàPath Priority… A priority value is set for each device in the group. A device used for redundancy purposes should be assigned a very low priority value. An important device should be assigned a high value.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System • Group – The device group number. By default, the group number for all the devices is 0, which means that by default group 0 holds all the devices. To form another group, at least one device group number ought to be changed to another group number such as 1. Figure 11-6 shows a Paths Redundancy Priority Dialog Box. The Paths Redundancy Priority Dialog Box contains 10 paths. Figure 11-6: Slider control 11.3.4.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 12. NMS NAVIGATOR 12.1. General An NMS Navigator is a program that manages System Managers. The NMS Navigator has two operation modes: • Master NMS – manages all System Managers found on different sites. The Master NMS mode is described in paragraph 12.2. • Site Manager – manages all System Managers on one specific site. The Site Manager mode is described in paragraph 12.3. The example on Figure 12-1 shows three sites: A, B and C.
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User Manual Chapter 12. NMS Navigator 12.2. Master NMS Mode The Master NMS mode manages all System Managers found on the different sites. Figure 12-2 shows an example of the Master NMS primary screen. Figure 12-2: Master NMS Primary Display Example Menu Bar Tool Bar Network Tree Main Screen Event Log The main screen has the following five sections: Page 12-2 • Menu Bar, described on paragraph 12.2.1 • Tool Bar, described on paragraph 12.2.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 12.2.1. Master NMS Menu Table 12-1 shows the main menu items: Table 12-1: Master NMS main menu MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION File à Exit Exits the Master NMS EditàClear Events Clear the selected site events.
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User Manual Chapter 12. NMS Navigator 12.2.2. Master NMS Tool Bar Table 12-2 shows the tool bars buttons and their descriptions. Table 12-2: Master NMS main menu TOOL BAR ITEM DESCRIPTION Clear the selected site events. Fully Opens the Network tree branches Opens the selected item configuration dialog. Not available at current version Opens the About dialog box 12.2.3. Master NMS Network tree The Network Tree provides a list of all the sites on the network and their status.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 12.2.5. Master NMS Event log The Event log window is located at the bottom of the screen and logs events from all System Managers in the network. The Event log window displays any event sent by the System Managers in the network. When a site or a System Manager is selected, The Event log window displays any event sent by the System Managers in the selected site.
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User Manual Chapter 12. NMS Navigator 12.3. Site Manager Mode The Site Manager mode manages the System Managers on one specific site. Figure 12-4 shows the Site Manager primary screen. Figure 12-4: Site Manager Primary Screen Example Menu Bar Tool Bar Network Tree Main Screen Event Log The main screen has the following five sections: Page 12-6 • Menu Bar, described on paragraph 12.3.1 • Tool Bar, described on paragraph 12.3.2 • Network Tree – Displays the site name and status.
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NMS-4000 Network Management System 12.3.1. Site Manager Menu Table 12-3 shows the main menu items: Table 12-3: MENU ITEM Site Manager main menu DESCRIPTION File à Exit Exits the Master NMS EditàClear Events Clear the selected site events.
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User Manual Chapter 12. NMS Navigator 12.3.2. Site Manager Tool Bar Table 12-4 shows the tool bars buttons and their descriptions. Table 12-4: Master NMS main menu TOOL BAR ITEM DESCRIPTION Clear the selected site events. Fully Opens the Network tree branches Opens the selected item configuration dialog. Not available at current version Opens the About dialog box 12.3.3. Site Manager Network Tree The Site Manager network tree displays the site name and status. 12.3.4.