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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Operation Manual for installation details. You can get it from the ATX website (atxnetworks.com) in the Resource & Support section, User Documents sub-section. You will fi rst need to get a user name and password from your ATX Networks support or sales representative and the contact numbers are on this same web page.
Use a standard TV to view programs that are in the clear and an appropriate Pro:Idiom compatible TV or STB with built-in Pro:Idiom to view encrypted programs. Download the full Installation & Operation Manual from the ATX website (atxnetworks. com) in the Resources & Support section, User Documents sub-section for more details than are presented here. Click the Help tab in the UCrypt to link to the manual to your Management Computer.
CHAPTER 3: IMPORTANT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION Support for Two Simultaneous Confi gurations. As work on confi guration progresses, changes will need to be made to multiple pages in the Management Interface. As work is completed on each page, the changes must be saved and there is a Save button conveniently located on every confi guration page where confi guration changes need to be saved.
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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION SUMMARY INSTALLATION SUMMARY INSTALLATION SUMMARY Mounting NOTE: If the UCrypt unit is to be mounted in a rack, it is essential to attach the rear mounting ® ears of the unit to rear mounting rails to provide support or alternately install the equipment on a well supported shelf Rack mount brackets are provided with the UCrypt for mounting in a standard EIA 19”...
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION SUMMARY however it is recommended that it is installed in an environment that approximates normal room temperature to ensure proper long term operation. Power Requirements The UCrypt is designed with an autosensing switching type power supply which can operate on a wide range of input voltages from 115 VAC to 230 VAC.
CHAPTER 5: CABLING CONNECTIONS CABLING CONNECTIONS CABLING CONNECTIONS Ethernet The IP multicasts presented to the UCrypt must be available on a GbE network switch or router and programs within the multicasts must be in the clear to be processed by the UCrypt. No encrypted multiplexes may be passed through this UCrypt. The input ports on the UCrypt are GbE only, autosensing.
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CHAPTER 6: POWERING UP POWERING UP POWERING UP NOTE: The factory default confi guration is that all QAM outputs are disabled so no unintended output into the distribution network is possible. If the UCrypt has been pre-provisioned elsewhere, before powering the UCrypt, ensure that the network output cables are disconnected from the distribution network to avoid unintentional service outages if there are overlaps between the QAM output frequencies of the UCrypt and existing services on the network.
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CHAPTER 7: MANAGEMENT INTERFACE MANAGEMENT INTERFACE MANAGEMENT INTERFACE Connect to the Management Interface Minimum Management Computer Requirements • Computer running Windows or other OS ® • Ethernet Network port available • Web browser such as Internet Explorer , Firefox or similar ®...
CHAPTER 7: MANAGEMENT INTERFACE ◦ Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. ◦ Click the selection box beside Use the following IP address to enter a check mark in the box. ◦ In the IP address field, enter 192.168.0.x (where x represents any number from 1-253 except 23). ◦...
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CHAPTER 7: MANAGEMENT INTERFACE After navigating the security warnings, you should be presented with the following screen, on the left, displaying the login window: Enter the appropriate User Name and Password for the access level you require from the table below. The master user is the only user that can perform confi guration.
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It is best to make all changes necessary on all confi guration pages and apply the changes when completed. For detailed information on confi guration of this page, go to the ATX website (atxnetworks.com) in the Resources & Support section, User Documents sub-section to download the Installation & Operation Manual.
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It is best to make all changes necessary on all confi guration pages and apply the changes when completed. For detailed information on confi guration of this page, go to the ATX website (atxnetworks.com) in the Resources & Support section, User Documents sub-section to download the Installation & Operation Manual.
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It is best to make all changes necessary on all confi guration pages and apply the changes when completed. For detailed information on confi guration of this page, go to the ATX website (atxnetworks.com) in the Resources & Support section, User Documents sub-section to download the Installation & Operation Manual.
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For detailed information on confi guration of this page, go to the ATX website (atxnetworks.com) in the Resources & Support section, User Documents sub-section to download the Installation & Operation Manual. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to QAM – Quick Start Guide 11-1 ®...
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CHAPTER 11: SYSTEM TAB - CONFIGURATION System Tab - Part 2 For detailed information on confi guration of this page, go to the ATX website (atxnetworks.com) in the Resources & Support section, User Documents sub-section to download the Installation & Operation Manual.
It is best to make all changes necessary on all confi guration pages and apply the changes when completed. For detailed information on confi guration of this page, go to the ATX website (atxnetworks.com) in the Resources & Support section, User Documents sub-section to download the Installation & Operation Manual.
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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.
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