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  • Page 1 UCrypt ® IP2Agen2 Patent Pending UCrypt IP to Analog 2 Generation ® Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: General Guide Notes

    In no event shall ATX Networks Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL GUIDE NOTES ........... . II SAFETY .
  • Page 4 Contact ATX Networks ........

  • Page 5: Safety

    CHAPTER 1: SAFETY SAFETY Safety WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING: SAFETY GROUND: The connection to earth of the supplementary grounding conductor shall be in compliance with the appropriate rules for terminating bonding jumpers in Part V of Article 250 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and Section 10 of Part I of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1.
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  • Page 7: Overview

    CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Overview The UCrypt IP to Analog Version 2, referred to as Device in this manual, is built in either a 1RU chassis for up to 20 analog channels or a 2RU chassis for up to 60 analog channels. Each device can ingest MPEG-2, H.264, SD or HD, SPTS and MPTS IP multicast video streams with redundancy and output in either NTSC or PAL analog formats.

  • Page 8: Rear Panels

    CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW 1RU Symbol 2RU Label Function Description Indicator LED Universal Information LED: The Universal Information BLUE LED is used to indicate fan failure, power failure, overheat condition, or to Blue identify the unit within a large rack installation. This may be activated by the IPMI or front panel button.

  • Page 9: Switch & Firewall Port Openings

    CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW Switch & Firewall Port Openings Any Management Switch used between IP2A Devices and the Management Computer will require the following ports to be opened both Inbound and Outbound. NOTE: Failure to open these ports may result in communications problems between the management computer and IP2A Devices.
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  • Page 11: Installation

    Carefully unpack the equipment from the shipping box. If the box or equipment is damaged, notify the freight company to make a damage claim. If you suspect that there is a problem with the equipment that may preclude safe operation, do not install or operate it. Contact ATX Networks immediately for instructions. WARNING: This equipment is intended for installation in a RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION only.

  • Page 12: General Mechanical

    Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to work on the chassis (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease of servicing. NOTE: More general information about equipment abient temperature requirements may be found in this document from ATX Networks: http://www.atxnetworks.com/pdf/ANW1066_MDU_UCrypt_ Environment_Temp_Considerations_InfoSheet.pdf •...

  • Page 13: General Electrical

    CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION General Electrical • Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the mains power and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings of all connected equipment should be used when addressing this concern.

  • Page 14: Install The 1Ru Device

    CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION Install the 1RU Device This section provides information on installing the 1RU Device chassis in a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions or adapt these instructions to suit the rack unit you are using.
  • Page 15 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 3.8.2 Install Inner Rail Extensions The chassis includes a set of inner rails which are in two sections: inner rails and inner rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. Attach the inner rail extension to help support the rear of the chassis within the rack.
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 3.8.3 Install the Outer Rails in the Rack Attach the longer section of the outer rail to the outside of the shorter section of the outer rail, Figure 3-3. You must align the pins with the slides. Both ends of the outer rail must face the same direction in order to be secured to the rack.
  • Page 17 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 3.8.4 Mount the Chassis Confirm that the inner rails and rail extensions have been installed on the chassis, Figure 3-5. Confirm that the outer rails and extensions are installed on the rack. Line up the chassis rails with the front of the outer rack rails, then slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting).

  • Page 18: Install The 2Ru Device

    CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION Install the 2RU Device This section provides information on installing the Device chassis in a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions or adapt these instructions to suit the rack unit you are using.

  • Page 19: Equipment Safety Grounding

    CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 3.10 Equipment Safety Grounding Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips). The following guidelines are provided to clarify the requirements for the installation to meet UL, CUL and CB standards.

  • Page 20: Ac Power Supplies

    115 VAC. If it is necessary to operate the product on 230 VAC, the installer must obtain IEC C13 cords with a NEMA 6-15 grounded plug for use in North America. This may be obtained at time of order from ATX Networks or locally. If shipped outside of North America, the Device will be supplied with an IEC C13 cord set appropriate for the locale to which it is shipped.

  • Page 21: Dc Power Supplies

    CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION 3.12 DC Power Supplies 3.12.1 DC Power Supply Connections The optional redundant DC switching type power supply system is intended to operate on nominal -48 VDC power systems but functions between -40 and -57.2 VDC. A pair of insulated #12 AWG DC power wires must be field installed for each of the two modules using permanent wiring methods.
  • Page 22 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION DC Version WARNING: The external disconnect for BOTH power modules must be turned off before attempting to disconnect the DC wiring from the power module terminals or otherwise servicing the unit. Power module failure will be indicated by the alarm being sounded and the green status light on the module will no longer be lit.

  • Page 23: Startup

    192.168.0.50/24. Device Connections Each of the UCrypt Device chassis are factory configured identically with the standard ATX Networks default IP address of 192.168.0.23 assigned to port eth0. Before connecting each Device to the management switch or network, the IP addresses must be re-configured for your network.

  • Page 24: Use A Browser To Login

    No configuration, Just monitoring PASSWORD WARNING: ATX Networks strongly recommends that the factory default passwords be changed immediately upon Device initialization. The ability to dismiss or disable password warnings in the GUI are intended only for lab test environments with no internet connectivity to the Device.

  • Page 25: Principle Ui Features

    CHAPTER 4: STARTUP The Channels configuration page of the Device is presented, see Figure 4-5. All configuration of the processed channels is initiated from this page. Figure 4-5: Channels Configuration Page Principle UI Features All configuration of the processed channels is done from this page. A few important features, highlighted in Figure 4-6, include: Each line represents a single analog channel referred to as a Resource.

  • Page 26: Configure Network Settings

    CHAPTER 4: STARTUP Configure Network Settings Refer to “6.2 Network Configuration” on page 6-2 for configuration information. Select Analog Channel Plan Refer to “7.3 Select Active Channel Plan” on page 7-2 for configuration information. Setup Analog Channels Refer to “5.10 Setup the Output Analog Channels” on page 5-10 for configuration information.

  • Page 27: Add An Input Stream

    CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB CHANNELS TAB Channels Tab The Channels tab is the page used to configure input streams, RF output channels, monitoring Resources and Status. Chapter Contents • “Publishing Changes” • “Status Icons Explained” • “Reset Configuration” • “Expand and Enable Resources” •...

  • Page 28: Reset Configuration

    CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB Reset Configuration The Device may be reset to factory configuration by using the Reset Configuration button at the bottom of the Channels page and you will need to scroll to the very bottom of this page to see it, Figure 5-3. Saving the form that opens when clicking the button will erase the content configuration for this machine, resetting all multicast resources and analog card outputs.

  • Page 29: Mass Configuration

    CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB Mass Configuration Tools to allow mass configuration of all or groups of resources at one time speeds configuration when many resources need to have the same operation performed. These tools are found within the Resources List Headers highlighted in Figure 5-6. Each tool operates in the same manner in that you may select a single resource to act upon or any range of resources.

  • Page 30: Add An Input Stream

    CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB Select the desired function that the tool is intended for as some have more than one possible function, Figure 5-8. In this example case it is enabling the selected sources (channels). Click the first (left) Sources selector and choose the first channel of the range to be affected. This is either the single channel you want to affect or the first in a range of channels.
  • Page 31 CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB Edit or fill in the Input Channel form, Figure 5-10 and Table 5.7a. If this program should be decrypted on the output, select the pre-defined Decryption Profile from the drop down menu choices. The profiles must be configured before any decryption selection may be made. The default is no decryption.
  • Page 32 CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB The programs detected within the stream, if any, are listed along with languages available, Figure 5-11. Click the desired program from the choices to add it to the form (in a multi-program or multi language transport stream there may be more than one but only one program may be selected).

  • Page 33: Configure Redundancy Failover

    CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB 15. The new stream settings become active as indicated by the green status triangle icon. The publish button now announces ‘All changes published’, Figure 5-14. Figure 5-14: After Publishing, Resource Active 16. A preview of this channel is available. Click the Eye icon, Figure 5-15 17.
  • Page 34 CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB Edit the Failover form settings according to your system requirements, Figure 5-17, and use Table 5.8a for guidance. By default the system assumes that the IP address and port as well as program number and language matches the primary feed.

  • Page 35: Manually Activate The Backup Stream

    CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB The programs will be detected on the Multicast Group stream and displayed, Figure 5-18. Each program line listed is a link to add that program as the backup. An SPTS will only display one stream, and an MPTS will display all streams. Click the desired program for backup.

  • Page 36: Setup The Output Analog Channels

    CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB Click Swap, Figure 5-21. Figure 5-21: Click Swap The backup feed name is now in the list of channels and the main channel URL has shifted to the left column but the swap is not yet active as the publish button announces 1 Change is waiting to be published, Figure 5-22. Click the Publish button.

  • Page 37: Decryption

    CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB Select your desired channel assignment from the dropdown menu of choices, Figure 5-24. Figure 5-24: Ch. Selection The new channel is assigned and the frequency is displayed with the channel for your convenience, Figure 5-25. Figure 5-25: New Channel The changes need to be published as the publish button announces 4 changes waiting to be published.
  • Page 38 CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB 5.11.1 Decryption Profiles Decryption profiles allow the decryption configurable values to be saved and applied to each channel that requires decryption. The created profiles appear on each channels configuration form. Profiles may be imported from files, see “5.11.2 Decryption Profile Import/Export”...
  • Page 39 CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB Configure the Odd Key by typing or pasting the key value, Figure 5-31. If this is the CBC type decryption, type or paste the Initialization Vector. Table 5.11a: Decryption Profile Form Settings (See Figure 5-30) Field Configurable Value Start Timestamp...
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 5: CHANNELS TAB Procedure This procedure explains how to upload new Decryption Profiles or download current Decryption Profiles in either JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) or CSV (comma separated values) format. Working with JSON or CSV files is similar so we show both examples together for clarity.

  • Page 41: System Tab

    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB SYSTEM TAB System Tab This tab contains the platform Global settings and includes the categories of Network Configuration, User Configuration, Firmware Upgrades, System Time, SNMP and more. Chapter Contents • “Network Configuration” • “Ethernet Interface Bonding” •...

  • Page 42: Network Configuration

    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB Figure 6-2: System Tab - Part 2 Network Configuration From this page, Figure 6-3, you may edit the physical Ethernet port IP addresses and create VLANs. Figure 6-3: Network Configuration Page NOTE: Mousing over the page fields shows tool tips for help in configuration. MDU Solutions –...
  • Page 43 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB 6.2.1 Interface Role All Ethernet network interfaces may have their role defined in their respective Edit Forms, see Figure 6-4, as one of the following interface types with the conditions and limitations listed below (to access this feature see “6.2.2 Edit a Network Interface”...
  • Page 44 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB To edit the eth0 management network settings click the Edit Icon on eth0 interface, Figure 6-6. Figure 6-6: Select Edit Icon Edit default values or fill in the Interface Settings form, Figure 6-7 per Table 6.2a and/or your requirements. Click Save when finished with edits.
  • Page 45 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB When saved, eth0 values are changed but not yet activated on the Server, Figure 6-8. Click Apply Configuration to activate the changes. You will need to log in again using the new IP address in your browser if the Monitoring Server IP address was changed. Figure 6-8: Changed Values Applied to eth0 6.2.3 Monitor Network Performance It is possible to view the aggregate network traffic Histogram on any Ethernet interface occurring over a period of time.
  • Page 46 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB 6.2.4 Ping Target Use PING functionality to troubleshoot network connectivity from any Ethernet Interface. Procedure This procedure details how to use the ping feature. Click the System Tab if it isn’t already selected, Figure 6-11. Click Configure Network under Network Configuration section. Figure 6-11: Configure Network Click the Ping button on any Ethernet port to initiate the Ping function on that interface, Figure 6-12.
  • Page 47 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB 6.2.5 Configure IP Address Filter Security concerns may dictate that only certain IP addresses may connect to this Server. You may set up IP addresses that are specifically allowed or specifically excluded from logging into the Device. Procedure This procedure explains how to configure IP Address filters.
  • Page 48 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB The entered addresses are displayed adjacent the Edit Address Filters button, Figure 6-18 Figure 6-18: Addresses Filtered 6.2.6 Create ACME SSL Certificate The Automated Certificate Management Environment (ACME) protocol is a communications protocol allowing the automated deployment of public key infrastructure.
  • Page 49 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB 6.2.7 Install SSL Certificate SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificates are small data files that digitally bind a cryptographic key to an organization’s details. When installed on a web server such as the one within this device, it activates the padlock and the https protocol and allows secure connections from the Device to a browser.
  • Page 50 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB 6.2.8 Create or Edit VLAN Your application may require a management VLAN to allow remote Device management over one of the network interfaces. We will show here how to create a management VLAN on the interface eth1 on the Device. We do not explain all the steps required to set up a VLAN system on your equipment.

  • Page 51: Ethernet Interface Bonding

    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB Table 6.2a: VLAN Form Settings (See Figure 6-27) Field Configurable Value Interface Role Dropdown Menu Management/Primary if this is what you want to set up. Alternately, select Base Interface Dropdown Menu Base address on which VLAN will operate. VLAN Tag Integer 802.1Q VLAN Tag identifier to apply to the connection...
  • Page 52 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB Mode Description Active Backup Only one slave in the bond is active. A different slave becomes active if, and only if, the active slave fails. The bond’s MAC address is externally visible on only one port (network adapter) to avoid confusing the switch.
  • Page 53 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB Modify settings to your requirements, Figure 6-33. Use Table 6.3a for guidance. Click Save when finished with this form. The changes are saved but not applied. Click the Apply Configuration button on the System Network Configuration page to apply the changes to the Device. Figure 6-33: Edit Bond Form Settings Table 6.3a: Bond Interface Settings (See Figure 6-33) Field...

  • Page 54: User Configuration

    Here you may manage users; adding new, deleting, setting permissions. PASSWORD WARNING: ATX Networks strongly recommends that the factory default passwords be changed immediately upon Device initialization. The ability to dismiss or disable password warnings in the GUI are intended only for lab test environments with no internet connectivity to the Device.

  • Page 55: Location

    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB The User Accounts page opens, see Figure 6-37. Click New to create a new user (or click the name of an existing user to edit or delete it). Figure 6-37: Create New or Edit Existing User When creating a new user, enter the username, first and last names and email address, all mandatory, Figure 6-38 or edit the existing fields.

  • Page 56: Current Date

    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB 6.5.1 Timezone Setting the Timezone will result in accurate time being displayed in logs and in the UI. Time will be taken from an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. The NTP server is internally predefined but may also be changed by entering a new URL on any of the network interfaces that have access to an NTP server.

  • Page 57: Power

    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB If an incorrect time and date is entered, there may be a discrepancy reported in the entered time against the time and date on your management PC, Figure 6-42. In this case adjust the entered date to the correct date and time. Figure 6-42: Server Time Disagrees Power Power management features such as reboot, shutdown, Auto power cycle may be accessed here, Figure 6-43.

  • Page 58: Firmware

    The firmware version installed is reported here, Figure 6-44. Figure 6-44: Firmware Version Firmware upgrades, when available, are obtained from ATX Networks Technical Support group. Obtain the file and save it to your Management Computer before beginning the upgrade. Monitoring/Alerts The platform may be configured to sent SNMP traps to a remote SNMP manager, Figure 6-45.

  • Page 59: Configuration Backup

    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB The configuration form is shown in Figure 6-47 and Table 6.10a summarizes the form and settings. Figure 6-47: Form to Configure EAS Table 6.10a: EAS Configuration Form Settings (See Figure 6-47) Field Configurable Value Entered Capture Interface Dropdown Menu The Ethernet port that the J-STD-42-B EAS Signalling appears on.
  • Page 60 CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB In the Download/Upload Configuration page that opens, click the Pack/Download link, Figure 6-49. Figure 6-49: Click Pack/Download Link In the new window that opens, Figure 6-50, click the Save File selection. Your browser may present this in a slightly different way.

  • Page 61: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics The Device can download a diagnostics file for troubleshooting purposes, Figure 6-55. This is not a human readable file. Use this feature only under the guidance of ATX Networks Technical Support Group. Figure 6-55: Diagnostics Download Section MDU Solutions –...

  • Page 62: Debugging

    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB 6.13 Debugging There are two features to help in diagnosing problems or understanding better what is happening with your Device, Figure 6-56. Click the links to access the features. Figure 6-56: Debugging Section 6.13.1 System Log The Device produces a System Log of many of the internal functions, Figure 6-57.

  • Page 63: Rf Settings

    CHAPTER 7: RF SETTINGS TAB RF SETTINGS TAB RF Settings Tab Chapter Contents • “About RF Settings Page” • “Select Active Channel Plan” • “Download a Channel Plan” • “Upload a Custom Channel Plan” • “Set Carriers to CW Mode” About RF Settings Page Use the RF Settings page, Figure 7-1, to manage channel plans and select the current active plan as described below.

  • Page 64: Select Active Channel Plan

    CHAPTER 7: RF SETTINGS TAB Select Active Channel Plan An analog output RF Channel Plan must be selected from the choices available on the RF Settings tab. Procedure This procedure explains how to select the active Channel Plan and Video Standard. Click RF Settings tab if it isn’t already selected, Figure 7-2.

  • Page 65: Download A Channel Plan

    CHAPTER 7: RF SETTINGS TAB Download a Channel Plan There are a good number of pre-installed channel plans, however you may want a variation of one of those plans. An existing plan may be downloaded in a comma separated values(CSV) format and modified to reflect your custom channel plan then later uploaded.

  • Page 66: Upload A Custom Channel Plan

    An existing plan may be downloaded as described above and modified to reflect your custom channel plan then uploaded. The method described next will create a new plan using your custom channel plan file or one you receive from ATX Networks that will be available in the list of Channel Plans on the RF Settings page.

  • Page 67: Set Carriers To Cw Mode

    CHAPTER 7: RF SETTINGS TAB The new Channel Plan is added to the available channel plans but not yet published or available, Figure 7-12. Figure 7-12: New Channel Plan Now Available 10. Click the Channels tab, Figure 7-13. 11. The Publish button announces 1 change is waiting to be published. Click the Publish button to make this plan available.
  • Page 68 CHAPTER 7: RF SETTINGS TAB Click Save. If more RF Output cards need to be set to CW Mode, return to step 2 and repeat for all cards. The changes need to be published. Click the Channels tab, Figure 7-16. The Publish button announces X change is waiting to be published.

  • Page 69: Service & Support

    Please contact ATX Technical Support for assistance with any ATX products. Please contact ATX Customer Service to obtain a valid RMA number for any ATX products that require service and are in or out-of-warranty before returning a failed module to the factory.
  • Page 70 1-501 Clements Road West, Ajax, ON L1S 7H4 Canada Tel +1 (905) 428-6068 Toll Free +1 (800) 565-7488 Fax +1 (905) 427-1964 Toll Free Fax +1 (866) 427-1964 www.atxnetworks.com support@atxnetworks.com Printed in Canada Rev. 09/17 (ANW1154)

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