Network Technologies ASI-IP-GTW User Manual

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ASI-IP-GTW User's Manual 
 
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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 
1.5.3 Rear Panel Description 
All connectors to the ASI-IP-GTW are provided at the rear panel. Figure 
3 show
s 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.  
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