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Digital Emergency Alert System
Encoder/Decoder
Users Manual
Model R189
Version 1.8-5
22410
Monroe Electronics, Inc.
100 Housel Avenue
Lyndonville, NY 14098
Provided by: Mega Hertz 800-883-8839 info@go2mhz.com www.go2mhz.com

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  • Page 1 Digital Emergency Alert System Encoder/Decoder Users Manual Model R189 Version 1.8-5 22410 Monroe Electronics, Inc. 100 Housel Avenue Lyndonville, NY 14098 Provided by: Mega Hertz 800-883-8839 info@go2mhz.com www.go2mhz.com...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    FCC Information FCC ID: R8VDASDEC-1EN The DASDEC is fully compliant with FCC Part 11. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started with the One-Net................... 5 1.1. Introduction ........................5 1.2. Features..........................5 1.3. User Manual........................7 The Emergency Alert System ..................7 2.1. Purpose..........................7 2.2. Operation.......................... 8 2.3. Management ........................8 2.4. Your responsibility as a broadcaster ............... 9 2.5.
  • Page 4 5.5.3. Decoder Email ....................36 5.5.4. Encoder Email ....................37 5.6. Setup > Audio: Audio Levels and Tone Testing ..........38   5.6.1. Audio Output Levels/Tests................38 Alert Audio toggles........................39 5.6.2. Decoder Audio ....................39 5.6.3. Encoder Audio ....................43 5.6.4.
  • Page 5 9.3.4. Security Log ......................86   9.3.5. Boot Log ......................87   9.3.6.   Email Log......................87 10. One-Net Peripherals ......................88 10.1.   Vela NDU......................... 88 10.2. Other character generators ..................88   11. Connection Diagrams ..................... 89 11.1. Baseband System ......................

  • Page 6: Getting Started With The One-Net

    1. Getting Started with the One-Net 1.1. Introduction The One-Net is an Emergency Alert System (EAS) Digital Encoder/Decoder platform. The One-Net is built with the latest digital PC computer technology. The One-Net encoding/decoding technology is software based, and is built upon the Linux OS.
  • Page 7 • Standard PS/2 keyboard/mouse ports • Supports PCI expansion card, use with audio card for scanning two more audio inputs • Internal speaker for monitoring • Can be safely powered off/on without disk damage • Optional GPI input/output and balanced audio output module. One-Net general software features/specs •...

  • Page 8: User Manual

    One-Net Encoder features • Easy to use Web interface for creating and sending FCC EAS alerts. • Web interface makes it easy to configure commonly used locations and alert types. • Web interface makes it easy to review and print logs of active and expired originated alerts.

  • Page 9: Operation

    2.2. Operation The EAS system digitally encodes data into audible audio in order to distribute messages. This information can be sent out through a broadcast station and cable system. The EAS digital signal uses the same encoding employed by the National Weather Service (NWS) for weather alerts broadcast over NOAA Weather Radio (NWR).

  • Page 10: Your Responsibility As A Broadcaster

    2.4. Your responsibility as a broadcaster Your One-Net Encoder/Decoder allows your facility to decode EAS alerts originated from alert sources in your area. The sources are local radio stations. These stations can be forwarding alerts received from a web of broadcasters, or originating alerts if designated as a primary source.

  • Page 11: One-Net Hardware And Setup

    3. One-Net Hardware and Setup 3.1. Introduction The One-Net is a 2U rack mounted unit built with the latest digital PC computer technology. It is an embedded PC platform. The front of the One-Net, pictured below, provides a very simple face for a very sophisticated platform. The One-Net exposes the PC motherboard connectors and single PCI slot in the rear of the unit.

  • Page 12: Status Led's

    3.2.2. Status LED’s The One-Net's two LED’s are used for a variety of status indications, making it easy to see at a glance certain important system states. System Status - Green LED • When the One-Net is first powered on, the green LED is dark. •...

  • Page 13: Audio Wiring

    3.4. Audio Wiring Audio wiring on the One-Net has some flexibility due to the option of adding a second sound card and because of built-in software control. Here are a few rules: • EAS decoder input always uses the audio line inputs. •...

  • Page 14: One-Net Operation

    4. One-Net Operation 4.1. Power Up, User Interface and Initial Setup The One-Net uses a standard AC power cord. It uses a single power toggle switch to power on. NOTE: Power is supplied to the unit electronics while the external cord is plugged and supplied with power even if the unit is powered off.

  • Page 15: Directly Connecting A Networked Host Computer

    • Wait for the desktop to fully launch. Once the desktop is ready, run the provided One-Net browser app by clicking the icon labeled One-Net Web Interface. This launches a browser, which will automatically access the One-Net web server Login page. Follow the instructions for Section 4.2 below for logging into the One-Net using the Web login page.

  • Page 16: Lan Connection With A Networked Host Computer

    4.1.3. LAN connection with a networked host computer Connect a standard CAT-5 network cable from the RJ45 port at the back of the One-Net into a routing hub or other network-switching device. You will likely need assistance from a network administrator to insure the One-Net’s default network address of 192.168.0.200 will be visible on the network, or will not clash with an existing node.

  • Page 17: Setup

    The One-Net Web Interface is organized as a rather standard hierarchical set of related interfaces. Every page presents a standard header area with basic user session information and a set of four (4) major tabbed page groups. The page groups are Encoder, Decoder, Setup, and Server.
  • Page 18 NOTE: The Restart Server? Button on this page can be clicked to restart the One-Net server software. This is used during License Key configuration. It can also be used at any time the One-Net appears to be functioning incorrectly. A confirmation page is displayed before the restart is actually run.

  • Page 19: Main/License

    5.1.1. Main/License One-Net ID This is a unique identifier for the actual One-Net hardware. This is different for every One-Net. It cannot be edited. Server Name The One-Net server name can be edited. If changes are made to this value, save them by clicking Accept Changes.

  • Page 20: Server Debug Log Interface

    DVS644 (SCTE-18) This option unlocks EAS alert network forwarding via the DVS644 (SCTE 18) standard. Stream MPEG 1/2 This option unlocks EAS alert encoding into an MPEG stream. This option can only be enabled in units equipped with the MPEG-2 card hardware option.

  • Page 21: Configuration Mgmt

    Configuration Mgmt This page is used to backup or restore the configuration of your One-Net. A copy of the configuration can be stored in another location and can even be uploaded into another One-Net. Make Backup Clicking on this button will start the process of creating a configuration backup.
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  • Page 23 Upload Offline Configuration Backup file Clicking on this button will allow you to start an upload of a previously stored configuration file. This is useful if you want to configure multiple units with the same configuration, and for restoring a configuration that has been changed.

  • Page 24: Upgrade

    5.1.3. Upgrade Upgrade One-Net Software One-Net software can be conveniently upgraded through the Web interface with this feature. One-Net upgrades are done using RPM files. The RPM file must be available from or on your local host computers file system to use this feature. Type the path name of the file into the text box, or browse your local computer’s file system until you locate the RPM file.

  • Page 25: Setup > Network

    5.2. Setup > Network: 5.2.1. Configuration Use this page to configure the One-Net to operate on a network(s), such as: • One-Net network address information • A static IP address; or • DHCP to automatically acquire an IP assignment • Set the Netmask, optional DNS (domain name services), and an optional gateway value.
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  • Page 27: Network Type > Static: Default Ip Address

    5.2.1.1. Network Type > Static: Default IP Address When Network Type > Static is selected, the One-Net by default is given a static IP address of 192.168.0.200 [Manual Config Options]. The default IP Netmask is 255.255.0.0. No default DNS or gateway is configured. 5.2.1.2.

  • Page 28: Network Type > Static: Setting The Ip Address Manually

    5.2.1.3. Network Type > Static: Setting the IP address manually To set a new static IP address, select Network Type > Static. Then fill in the values for the desired IP address and Netmask. If needed, also select Use DNS and/or check for addition of a default gateway route. Enter the corresponding values.

  • Page 29: Nd Network

    5.2.1.4. 2 Network If there is a need to control the One-Net through a 2 network that can be accomplished by purchasing an external Network Interface Card (NIC) and programming it through this interface. Contact Monroe for an approved external NIC. Programming the 2 NIC is done by first enabling the 2 NIC by clicking on...

  • Page 30: Network Status Information

    5.2.1.5. Network Status Information Tables at the bottom of the Setup Network page show the current network routes and network address information. 5.2.1.6. Static Route Configuration The Main NIC and 2 NIC can be configured to use static routes. The IP address, subnet mask and gateway setting can be programmed for each route.

  • Page 31: Security

    5.2.2. Security The One-Net can be configured to allow unencrypted HTTP access or only SSL encrypted HTTPS access. By placing a check mark in the box only SSL encrypted HTTPS access will be allowed. - 30 -...

  • Page 32: Setup > Time: One-Net Clock And Ntp

    5.3. Setup > Time: One-Net Clock and NTP The Setup Time page allows the hardware clock on the One-Net to be set. Date, time, and time zone may be set. - 31 -...

  • Page 33: Setup > Users

    One-Net Date and Time Configuration Make changes to date and/or time and/or time zone, and then click Submit changes. If Time zone is changed, the One-Net will restart and you will be forced to log back into the Web interface. If the time is set forward far enough, you will also be forced to log back into the One-Net Web interface.
  • Page 34 Change Password. Enter the current password, then enter the new password twice in the fields provided. Only Admin can change the Admin password. For these changes click Submit Changes. The changes are effective immediately. Delete User. Non-Admin users can be deleted with this button. NOTE: This is effective immediately.

  • Page 35: Setup > Email

    5.5. Setup > Email The One-Net can be configured to optionally send email upon alert decoding, origination, and forwarding. Select the Setup > Email page to configure an outgoing email server and to configure the send options. There are four tabbed sections: Email Server, Event Email, Decoder Email, and Encoder Email.
  • Page 36 Emailing EAS Event Reports: Check either of the boxes to disable or enable Emailing of Event Reports either on a monthly or weekly basis. If enabled, enter the Email address in the Email To: field. Server Access Reports: Check either of the boxes to disable or enable Emailing of Server Access Reports.

  • Page 37: Decoder Email

    5.5.3. Decoder Email To set up the outgoing email for the One-Net decoder events, select Setup Email > Decoder Email. Email can be sent upon alert decoding and/or forwarding. The Email Server is identified. If changes to the outgoing email server are needed, return to the Setup Email >Email Server screen.

  • Page 38: Encoder Email

    5.5.4. Encoder Email To setup the outgoing email for the ONE-NET encoder events, select Setup Email > Encoder Email. Email can be sent upon alert origination. Follow screen instructions or the same method described above for Decoder Email. Click Accept Changes for any changes to be effective. - 37 -...

  • Page 39: Setup > Audio: Audio Levels And Tone Testing

    5.6. Setup > Audio: Audio Levels and Tone Testing There are four audio screens to configure: Decoder Audio, Encoder Audio, Audio Output Levels/Tests, and Radio Tuners. Start with Audio Output Levels/Tests. 5.6.1. Audio Output Levels/Tests The audio output levels for the One-Net are always configured from this page. Also, audio tones can be played through each available audio output in order to test the output and calibrate levels using audio test equipment.

  • Page 40: Alert Audio Toggles

    NOTE: The interface pages for Decoder and Encoder Audio display and reference audio output levels for certain features. These references always provide an active hyperlink into this page to allow for changes to audio output levels. To test the Main and/or Auxiliary Audio outputs, attach speakers to the One- Net audio device output ports and run the various tone test buttons.
  • Page 41 Alert Decoding Audio Configuration Alert decoding occurs from active analysis of the audio input source on the Main and Auxiliary audio devices. Each stereo input to an audio device allows for two EAS decoder channels. Therefore the One-Net provides four decoders.
  • Page 42 Decoder Audio Monitoring Configuration These two interfaces allow a One-Net user to hear the audio from a selected decoder input. The Select Decoder Audio to Monitor list presents all of the decoder audio channels available to hear. The Decoder Audio Monitor Output list allows a specific output port to be selected to hear the audio chosen in Select Decoder Audio to Monitor.
  • Page 43 Alert Forwarding Audio Configuration After the One-Net decodes an EAS alert, it can be configured to “Forward” the alert. That is, it can play the alert as audio over a selected audio output. This interface allows for enabling Forwarding audio on each of the audio output devices.

  • Page 44: Encoder Audio

    5.6.3. Encoder Audio There are two main configuration options for encoder audio: Alert Encoding and Microphone selection. Alert Encoding Audio Configuration When the One-Net encoder is used to originate an EAS alert, the audio associated with the alert must be played out of an output port in order for the alert to be transmitted or decoded by another decoder.

  • Page 45: Radio Tuners

    5.6.4. Radio Tuners The One-Net can be equipped with up to three internal radio tuners. Each tuner can be configured by the user, through the browser page, to receive AM, FM or NOAA stations. Setting the Radio Types and Frequencies: Use this screen to program the installed radios.

  • Page 46: Setup > Video/Cg: Video/Character Generator Configuration

    5.7. Setup > Video/CG: Video/Character Generator Configuration. The One-Net can be set to run a variety of character generators over its external serial port. The One-Net can also provide native analog NTSC composite video output. - 45 -...
  • Page 47 Serial Port Character Generator Use this screen to configure the Main Serial controlled CG. Select the CG to be used. There are eight supported character generator protocols. Choose the appropriate one for the connected serial device. The Chyron CODI, VDS, and Sage Generic character generator protocols also present further configuration options.
  • Page 48 Check this box to display the Internal CG video message as long as serial controlled CG is active. Optional Duration Extension Time Entering a time in a mins:secs format will extend the time that the details video message is displayed. The maximum setting is 1 hr. EAS Translation Language Options There are three translation options.

  • Page 49: Setup > Decoder

    5.8. Setup > Decoder By default, a One-Net will run two EAS decoder channels from the Main audio device. It will decode EAS out of the box. However, a variety of useful options can be configured to tune the decoder for operation in a specific system within a specific geographic region.
  • Page 50 Forwarding EAS Station ID Type up to 8 characters in this text field to identify the Station ID for this One-Net. This code will be included in all forwarded alerts; both manually forwarded and automatically forwarded alerts. NOTE: Forwarding Station ID is different from Encoder Station ID.
  • Page 51 Block Auto-Forward of radio Decoded Weekly Tests This feature is only used in conjunction with the EAS-NET communications between One-Nets. Click the box to select or de-select Blocking of Weekly tests received from the radio receivers of an EAS-NET decode device. The Weekly tests that are received via EAS-NET will forward.
  • Page 52 Configure EAS Types for Decoder Auto-Forwarding Click the box to select or de-select auto-forwarding for specific EAS Codes or ALL EAS codes. Configure Specific EAS Codes Choose each EAS code to auto-forward. Then click Add. Codes selected for auto-forwarding will appear in the Current Decoder Auto-Forwarded EAS Codes field to the right.

  • Page 53: Local Access Forwarding

    To remove a code from the auto-forward list, select a line in the Current Decoder Auto-Forwarded EAS Codes field and click Remove Selected. All operations are immediate. Configure FIPS for Decoder Auto-Forwarding Click the box to select or de-select auto-forwarding for specific FIPS Codes or ALL FIPS codes.
  • Page 54 Message Display Control This selection determines how the message is repeated. - 53 -...

  • Page 55: Setup > Encoder

    5.9. Setup > Encoder EAS alert encoding, called origination, is when the digital codes and alert audio tones and message defined by the EAS protocol, are assembled and played over a broadcast medium for which EAS decoders might be listening. The One-Net makes this task very easy.

  • Page 56: Eas Origination Code

    EAS Origination Code Select the EAS Originator code for your system from the selection menu. This code categorizes the type of organization sending the EAS. Select the code that best describes your organization: • Broadcast station or cable system: Choose EAS •...
  • Page 57 This code is placed in the EAS alert message when the encoder originates an EAS alert. This same code is used for both manually forwarded alerts and automatically forwarded alerts. If these descriptions do not match your application (ie Telephone company) you should select EAS, and place a check in the box for custom text for translation for Origination Code.
  • Page 58 Configure Available EAS Codes for Encoder The One-Net must be configured for the types of EAS alerts that will be used during alert encoding. This is done by constructing a list of alert types. - 57 -...
  • Page 59 • To build or edit the list, choose an EAS code type from the pop down menu and click Add. Codes selected for encoding will appear in the Configured Available Encoder EAS Codes box to the right. Be sure and add all common EAS types that will be used when encoding alerts from this One-Net.

  • Page 60: Setup Encoder > Required Tests

    5.9.2. Setup Encoder > Required Tests The Required Tests sub-page is used to issue pre-configured Weekly Test alerts. The One-Net can be configured to send a Required Weekly test with a single button push. Required Weekly Tests • The tests can be automatically generated within a daily time frame. You can configure the test for specific FIPS codes and the duration of the test.

  • Page 61: Setup > Net Alerts

    Configure One-Button and Automatic Weekly Test. • Set FIPS locations for and Duration of the weekly test. • Select a FIPS location(s), and then click Add Selected FIPS. • The FIPS location(s) added will appear in the list of Current FIPS locations for One-Button Weekly Test to the right.

  • Page 62: Dvs168

    5.10.1. DVS168 If DVS-168 is available on the One-Net, use this tab to enable this protocol for forwarding and/or sending alerts. Alert Forwarding to DVS168/EARS device. Placing a check in this box will allow Alerts that are received from a Broadcaster to be forwarded through the One-Net and sent out using the DVS168 protocol.
  • Page 63 Alert Forwarding and sending to DVS168/EARS Client Once forwarding and/or sending have been enabled, four information fields must be configured to identify the DVS-168/EARS host. See the provided screenshot. Enter the IP address, the IP port, the FTP user and password, select Audio File Sample Size, and the Audio File Sample Rate (Default is 16000 Sample/sec).
  • Page 64 When an alert is forwarded to a DVS-168 client, a WAV file of the EAS audio is constructed and a text file of the alert details is constructed. These are FTPed to the DVS-168 client. Then a socket is temporarily opened from the One-Net to the DVS-168 client, and a control message is sent that describes the alert.

  • Page 65: Dvs644

    5.10.2. DVS644 If DVS-644 (SCTE 18) is available on the One-Net, use the Alert Forwarding and/or the Encoder Alert Send to DVS644 device toggles to enable this protocol for forwarded alerts and/or originated alerts. At least one of these toggles must be enabled to allow editing. Accept Changes must be pressed before changes to these toggles are saved.
  • Page 66 Once enabled, you can create configurations for up to 32 DVS644 (SCTE-18) CEAM (Cable Emergency Alert Message) clients. Each client can be independently enabled and disabled, allowing an easy way to manage EAS for multiple regions. If no client configurations exist, or if you want a new one, click the Add DVS644 Client Interface button to create a new interface configuration.
  • Page 67 During alert processing, the Operation Log will log the success or failure of the DVS644 forwarding/origination action per client. Note: Every client configuration is used for whichever action of alert forwarding and alert origination currently enabled. Various information fields must be configured to identify and correctly communicate to the DVS-644 client.
  • Page 68 Select the Generic Private Descriptor toggle to enable and then configure the three provided fields. If the IP target is a multicasting router, make sure to enter a number for the Multicast TTL field that describes the maximum number of routing jumps that will be made before the target clients are reached.

  • Page 69: Streaming Mpeg Alert Send

    5.10.3. Streaming MPEG Alert Send If Streaming MPEG hardware/software is available on the One-Net, a tabbed page will display under Setup > Net Alerts that allows configuration of up to two client targets. As in the other Net Alert pages, use the Alert Forwarding and/or the Encoder Alert Stream toggles to enable/disable the use of streaming MPEG clients when alerts are forwarded and/or originated.
  • Page 70 Addition/deletion, configuration, and enable/disable for each client interface is handled just like the other Net Alert interfaces described above. Unlike those interfaces, there are a few global settings that affect all Streaming clients. These control the video/audio format and encoding bitrate of the stream (from the hardware).

  • Page 71: Hub Controller (R190 And R190A)

    5.10.4. Hub Controller (R190 and R190A) The One-Net can be used in conjunction with our Hub Controller the model R190 and the newer R190A for remote hub switching if local access channels are to be overridden during EAS alerts. This is accomplished through this LAN controlled device that has four independently controlled relays.
  • Page 72 Select the condition to close each relay that is required. Once that is selected the Activating FIPS and Activating EAS Codes boxes will be displayed. The default setting is “Any FIPS” and “Any EAS Codes” which triggers the relay when an alert is detected. Relay activation can be programmed so that they only close when Alerts for specific FIPS areas or EAS codes are present.
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  • Page 74: Decoder

    6. Decoder The four choices on the Decoder page both bring up viewers of current and expired alerts. You can choose between Incoming/Decoded Alerts, Forwarded Alerts, Originated & Forwarded Alerts, and All Alerts. . These One-Net interfaces let you see exactly which alerts have been decoded and which have also been forwarded, helping you precisely audit EAS activity.
  • Page 75 As can be seen from the example screenshot, every standard detail about the alert is presented in an easy to read table. In addition, the time the alert was decoded is displayed, as well as the time the alert was forwarded, if it was forwarded. Forwarded alerts are displayed on the Forwarded Event Status screen.
  • Page 76 Expired Decoded Alerts The Expired event list lets you examine past decoded alerts for any range of dates. The following screen shows an example of the expired alerts list for a selected date range. The next screen shows the other choices that you can select from to filter the desired range.

  • Page 77: Forwarded Event Status

    6.2. Forwarded Event Status This page is organized exactly like the Decoded Alerts Status page. It is divided into the same two regions: the top displays active forwarded alerts, while the bottom displays a selected range of expired forwarded alerts. This page presents the same detailed alert information about Forwarded Alerts as the Decoded Alert Status page.

  • Page 78: All Alerts

    6.4. All Alerts This page is organized exactly like the Decoded Alerts Status page. It is divided into the same two regions: the top displays active forwarded alerts, while the bottom displays a selected range of expired forwarded alerts. This page presents the same detailed alert information about All Alerts as the Decoded Alert Status page.

  • Page 79: Encoder

    7. Encoder EAS alert encoding, called origination, is when the digital codes and alert audio tones and message defined by the EAS protocol, are assembled and played over a broadcast medium for which EAS decoders might be listening. The One-Net makes EAS encoding and alert origination easy, accurate, and quick.

  • Page 80: Send Eas

    7.1. Send EAS When you select Send EAS, the Encode and Send an EAS Alert page is displayed. This page has two sub-page options: General EAS and One-Button EAS. Using the One-button EAS screen is a simple way to encode and issue weekly test alerts using a single mouse click.

  • Page 81: General Eas

    7.1.1. General EAS To construct and send an EAS alert, you need to set six items on the General EAS page: • The EAS alert code; • The starting time (effective time) of the alert; • The alert duration • The FIPS locations codes for the alert; •...
  • Page 82 Serial Interface Status and Optional Override Directly under the EAS code selection menu is an active hyperlink that displays the current status of the Origination serial interface CG protocol. This will inform the user if the serial interface is offline or online, and which protocol is selected if online.
  • Page 83 Set FIPS locations An EAS alert must be issued for specific locations. Until FIPS location codes are entered, the One-Net will not present a Send Alert? Display. Instead, a message **Need to Add FIPS Codes** will display in place of selected FIPS codes.

  • Page 84: Send Alert

    Record Audio File (Optional) When the Record Audio File button is pushed a new, temporary page is displayed. This page provides controls for recording audio with a microphone. • The microphone must be connected to the main microphone input jack at the back of the One-Net.

  • Page 85: One-Button Eas

    If the EAS alert data is accurate, and you are ready to issue the alert, click on the Yes, Send Alert! button. The alert will be "originated", that is, played, out of the selected One-Net audio output ports. The originated alert audio ports are selected from either the Setup Encoder >...

  • Page 86: Testing One-Net Encoding And Decoding

    8. Testing One-Net Encoding and Decoding A good way to test the One-Net is to have a second sound card installed and run an audio cable between the output of the second audio card into the input of the first card. Make sure the origination audio out is set to play over the auxiliary audio output and that one decoder is operational on the Main audio input (use Setup >...

  • Page 87: About Eas: The Emergency Alert System

    9.1.2. About EAS: The Emergency Alert System Presents information about the Emergency Alert System: purpose, operation, management, your responsibility as a broadcaster, and the future of EAS and One-Net. 9.1.3. EAS Message Protocol Presents information about the EAS protocol from the FCC. 9.1.4.

  • Page 88: Boot Log

    9.3.5. Boot Log Presents the last 500 lines of the Linux system Boot Log. 9.3.6. Email Log Presents the last 1000 lines of the Email Log. - 87 -...

  • Page 89: One-Net Peripherals

    10. One-Net Peripherals The One-Net will in time support many peripheral devices, from character generators to printers. In the first release, the One-Net can replace several other EAS encoder/decoder units, depending upon the peripheral hardware to which they have been connected. 10.1.

  • Page 90: Connection Diagrams

    11. Connection Diagrams 11.1. Baseband System - 89 -...

  • Page 91: Comb System

    11.2. Comb System - 90 -...

  • Page 92: Keywest Crawl System

    11.3. KeyWest Crawl System - 91 -...

  • Page 93: Keywest Crawl System With Starmu

    11.4. KeyWest Crawl System with Starmu - 92 -...

  • Page 94: Keywest Crawl System With Starmu

    11.5. KeyWest Crawl System with Starmu - 93 -...

  • Page 95: Cable Envoy Crawl System

    11.6. Cable Envoy Crawl System - 94 -...

  • Page 96: R194 Crawl System

    11.7. R194 Crawl System - 95 -...

  • Page 97: Appendix

    12. Appendix The One-Net encodes the EAS messages per FCC rules for the EAS protocol. The EAS protocol from the FCC is described as follows (printed directly from the FCC ruling). The EAS uses a four-part message for an emergency activation of the EAS. The four parts are;...
  • Page 98 ZCZC- This is the identifier, sent as ASCII characters ZCZC to indicate the start of ASCII code. ORG- This is the Originator code and indicates who originally initiated the activation of the EAS. These codes are specified in paragraph (d) of this section. EEE- This is the Event code and indicates the nature of the EAS activation.
  • Page 99 The only originator codes are: Originator Code Broadcast station or cable system Civil authorities National Weather Service Primary Entry Point System The following Event (EEE) codes are presently authorized: Nature of Activation Event Codes National Codes (Required): Emergency Action Notification EAN (National only) Emergency Action Termination EAT (National only)
  • Page 100 Hurricane Statement Law Enforcement Warning Local Area Emergency Network Message Notification 911 Telephone Outage Emergency Nuclear Power Plant Warning Practice/Demo Warning Radiological Hazard Warning Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Thunderstorm Watch Severe Weather Statement Shelter in Place Warning Special Marine Warning Special Weather Statement Tornado Warning Tornado Watch...

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