Network Technologies DVB-ASI to IP Guided Tour, User Interface, Front Panel Description

ASI-IP-GTW User's Manual

1.5 Guided Tour

1.5.1 The User Interface

All connectors are provided at the rear panel. Configuration and monitoring of the unit is performed via a FLASH-based WEB interface using a standard WEB browser such as Internet Explorer. The unit also supports configuration via file transfer of XML files. Once configured, the unit runs without the need for further intervention unless system configuration requirement change.

1.5.2 Front Panel Description

The front panel provides four LEDs per ASI-IP-GTW. Table 1 describes the meaning of the different LED indicators.

		Table 1. Front panel LEDs
Indicator	Colour	Description
Power	Green	This LED is lit when power is being received by the
		unit.
Alarm	Red	This LED is lit when a failure is detected by the unit.
IP TX	Blue	This LED is lit when the unit is configured to transmit
		data to the IP Network.
IP RX	Yellow	This LED is lit when the unit is configured to receive
		data from the IP Network

1.5.3 Rear Panel Description

All connectors to the ASI-IP-GTW are provided at the rear panel. Figure

3shows the rear panel of a ASI-IP-GTW equipped with 4 DVB-ASI connectors.

1.ASI. In IP TX mode, the connector provides a DVB-ASI input. In IP Rx mode, the connector provides a DVB-ASI output.

2.Management port. The ASI-IP-GTW provide one Ethernet port for control and management of the unit.

3.Ethernet data port. The ASI-IP-GTW provides one Ethernet data port for high speed signal transmission and reception.

4.Alarm/RS232 Connector. This 9-pin male D-SUB connector provides RS232 access and alarm information.

5.Technical Earth. The ASI-IP-GTW provide a Technical Earth.

6.Mains Power Connection. This is the Power Supply Connection. Page 12