8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 1. Safety and operating instructions When installing, starting-up and adjusting the devices, it is necessary to consider the system specific references in the instruction manual. The devices may only be installed and started up by authorized technical personnel. When installing the devices into the receiving points, the adherence of the EMC regulations is to be ensured.
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 7. Explanation of the operating elements 7.1 Front view CI slot 1+2 CI slot 3+4 Status LED “POWER“ Status LED‘s channel 2, 4, 6, 8 Test (- 20 dB) CAS port (for future use) Status LED “SYSTEM“...
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 7.4 Meaning of the LED‘s on rear 7.4.1 LED’s at the 10/ 100/ 1000 Mbit stream port 1 Designation, color Status Meaning of display...
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 8. Settings by web interface To use all functions of the device activate Java Script in your browser settings. Settings via checkbox are applied immediatelly, but not stored in memory! So they would be lost on a possible restart of the device.
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 8.2 Setting of individual parameters Here you can set certain parameters of the device or perform configurations. The various setting menus can be selected in the navigation tree on the left side. The setting is supported by an online help. If you mouse over a parameter explanations of this parameter are displayed in an orange colored text box in the lower part of the screen. By setting in the “Setup“ menu ( »chapter 8.2.8) can be selected so that the help is displayed in the status bar of your browser.
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 8.2.1 Menu ”Overview” This page provides a status overview of the eight channels. If a channel is working without errors, “SYNC“ is displayed. If the RF power is turned off, the display “Off“...
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 8.2.2 Menu “IP input” This is the menu for the network configuration of the streaming port and the eight IP transport streams, from which the eight desired programs for transmitting can be selected. First the configuration options for the two stream ports are displayed.Stream port 2 is only available after enabling the software option (»chapter 8.2.8). The IP address, subnet mask and gateway is configured for each port. The next step is to configure the setup parameters of the eight IP input transport streams (IP input channels). Again, IP address, port and transport protocol (UDP or RTP ) have to be entered for each IP channel. Press the “send“ button to save the settings. Unused ports are disabled by entering the IP address 0.0.0.0.
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 8.2.2.1 SFP option The SFP option allows the connection of different devices to the IP input. Depending on the SFP device various management and media types can be connected to the A-PALIOS-IPM4CI.
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 8.2.3 Menu ”CI setup” Configurate the web interface of the device here. The A-PALIOS-IPM4CI has 2 double-CI slots for up to of 4 CA modules. The modules can be cascaded. One transport stream can be routed through up to 4 modules for decryption of services. First you have to configurate the decryption, i.e. you determine which transport stream is passed through the corresponding module. Set the transponders with the services to be decrypted on the channels 1...4.
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8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) This menu lists all services of the adjusted transponders and their CA status. If you want to make settings or changes first the “Refresh“ button must be pressed to get the current transponder allocation. Select the services for decryption. For each of this selected services you can determine, which streams or PID‘s have to be decrypted.
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 8.2.4 Menu ”Routing” In this menu you can make very clear the channel assignment of the inputs and 8 outputs. For each channel, there are two switching options: the first (left in the GUI) at the input and the second (on the right in the GUI) at the output. The setting is done by using the „▲“...
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 8.2.5 Menu ”Program” This is menu for the program selection of the output channels. The current channel allocation of the A-PALIOS-IPM4CI device is listed. The following settings per channel are available: • column Input - Select the transponder...
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8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) The following parameters are adjustable: Program list (Transponder) If “Program selection with select box“ in Setup → GUI settings is deactivated ( »chapter 8.2.8), the screen at the left for program selection is displayed.
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8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) Audio setting of the audio parameters Audio gain adjustment range: +6...-20 dB Audio mode selection 1: mono L, mono R, dual, dual invers, stereo, auto selection 2: mono L, mono R, mono L+R, auto if sound carrier 2 is set to “On“...
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 8.2.7 Menu ”Language” In this menu the user interface language can be set. You can choose between German and English. The adjustment can be made either in the navigation tree at the point “language“...
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8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) Specifically, the following can be configured: GUI settings help information within the status line of the browser By default, the online help is displayed in an orange colored text box at the bottom of the page.
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8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) System administration The default is to save or load the complete configuration (see first picture). Backup Here the system files can be loaded or saved as a package (except logbook.txt and status.xml). Thus, it is possible to copy the system files from a A-PALIOS-IPM4CI device to another. If under GUI setup→Display all system files is selected, the system files can also be loaded or saved separately (see figure below). Additional system files can be added.
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8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) Date and time Clicking the “Set“ button, the date and time will be set to that of the PC. Webserver The A-PALIOS-IPM4CI supports the DHCP functionality.
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8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) SNMP option First section: The “Mode“ selection field enables or disables the SNMP functionality, including the sending of traps. The selector “Version“ sets the SNMP version (version 1, 2 or 3). In the two fields below, the reading and writing via SNMP is separately indicated for the versions 1 and 2.
A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 8.2.9 Menu ”Service” Here you‘ll find all service information for the A-PALIOS-IPM4CI: the BLANKOM service hotline and e-mail address, the manual as pdf file and a link to the BLANKOM homepage where the latest software release is available. Also the currently installed software release is displayed. 8.2.10 Menu ”Level” In the first section you can enable or disable the loop through output. If enabled, select the nominal level for all 8 channels in the range from 64 ... 82 dBµV. If the loop is disabled, the output level of the 8 channels can be set in the range of 76 ... 94 dBµV.
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 8.2.11 Menu ”Status” It shows an overview of the status of the various components per channel, updated every 5 seconds. Listed are only the current values. mouse over the parameter to display its name in the help box or in the status bar of the browser (according to your configuration).
8-fold IP-/ ASI-TV Modulator A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Part N : 5113.81 / 5113.83 IP/ SFP/ ASI (H.264/ AVC, MPEG2) → 4x CI → ATV (8x AM) 9. Factory settings A short pressing of the reset button on the front of the device causes a reboot, i.e. the device restarts and all stored values are restored. If the device must be reset to factory settings, please press the reset button until the “POWER“...
15. Notes on the device software Device Software of the A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Copyright (C) BLANKOM Antennentechnik GmbH Bad Blankenburg This device software based on top of Linux 3.6.8 is free software: you can redistribute it and/ or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: BLANKOM Antennentechnik GmbH Hermann – Petersilge – Straße 1 07422 Bad Blankenburg Germany Product Name: 8-fold IP-/ASI-TV Transmodulator Type Name: A-PALIOS-IPM4CI Type N 5113.81, 5113.83 BLANKOM Antennentechnik GmbH confirms that the mentioned products meet the guideline(s) of the Council for the approximation of legislation of the member states.
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