Configuring The Unit For Remote Control Over-Air; Overview; Oac Lockout - Ericsson RX1290 Reference Manual

Operating the Equipment Remotely
Table 4.2 Configuring the Serial Remote Port and Activating Remote Protocol
Step
1.
2.
3.
4.
Once the communication parameters are entered correctly, set the system into
remote mode for the external computer to gain control of the unit:
Step
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.1.5

Configuring the Unit for Remote Control Over-air

4.1.5.1

Overview

For the unit to be controlled via over-air control (OAC), the control mode of the Multi-
Format Receiver needs to be set to Director NCP.
Table 4.3 Activating Director NCP Remote Control
Step
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.1.5.2

OAC Lockout

Once the unit is in OAC control mode, it is possible for the remote control operator
to issue a local lockout command to the Receiver. This will effectively deny the local
user access to configuring the unit.
4-4
Action
Go to menu 7.1.
Press Edit.
Press the down pushbutton
and select 'SERIAL REMOTE'.
Press Save.
Action
Go to menu 7.1.2.
Press Edit.
Chose between RS-232 Alteia
or RS-485 Alteia.
Press Save.
Action
Go to menu 7.1.
Press Edit.
Press the down pushbutton
and select 'DIRECTOR NCP'.
Press Save.
Result
Displays 'OPERATING MODE'.
Displays 'FRONT PANEL'.
The settings should be set to match the external
control host.
The unit is ready for Remote Control.
Result
Displays 'SERIAL REMOTE PROTOCOL'.
Toggle between RS-232 Alteia or RS-485 Alteia.
The settings should be set to match the external
control host.
The unit is ready for Remote Control.
Result
Displays 'OPERATING MODE'.
Displays 'FRONT PANEL'.
The settings should be set to match the external
control host.
The unit is ready for OAC.
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