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DAB/DAB+ Ensemble Multiplexer ▪ DSP-based ensemble multiplexer ▪ 19“ x 1U system with integrated wide-range power supply (100 - 230V AC +/-10V AC) ▪ RF output for the connection to an amplifier/antenna ▪ RF input is not in operation ▪...
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▪ INF: static orange: indicates an alarm without LAN interface confirmation ▪ connection to DAB audio encoders flashing orange: indicates an existing alarm switched off: no alarm ▪ Connection to DAB ensemble MUX (EDI format) ▪ TX: flashing yellow: indicates RF output signal or ▪...
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B1: Press at power on for factory reset B2: Press at power on for boot loader start RST: Reset of the system 12 V DC/15W for plug-in power supply Hardware – Back (2)
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DAB Ensemble Multiplexer RF output ▪ ▪ According to ETSI EN 300 401 Version 2.1.1 Modulated RF signal for the connection to a power amplifier ▪ Manual or scheduled reconfiguration ▪ For one transmitter ▪ NPAD ▪ Synchronisation via integrated GPS receiver ▪...
Enter the IP address of the MAGIC DABMUX Go in a modern Web Browser which supports HTML5. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.96.102. Web Interface...
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The DASHBOARD shows the ON AIR Multiplex. It provides an overview of scheduled reconfigurations, the ensemble on air and its services. ❷ Use the Expand Icons ❶ (❶) to show or hide details. Use the Edit Icons (❷) to ...
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The INPUT page shows the ON AIR Multiplex. It provides an overview of all inputs ❶ used in the ensemble currently ON AIR. ❷ Use the Expand Icons (❶) to show or hide details. Use the Edit Icons ...
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The device has one physical LAN interface and provides three logical network interfaces. Each network interface is defined by: ▪ IP ADDRESS ▪ SUBNET MASK ▪ GATEWAY ▪ VLAN ID Any changes to the network configuration take effect after restarting the device.
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CLOCK SOURCE ▪ ▪ If NTP is selected: NTP server IP address and Port OUTPUT BEFORE TIME SYNCHRONISATION defines the signal being output if the system clock is out of sync to the clock source: ▪ OFF/MUTE ▪...
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EDI Output ▪ Define up to two destinations. ▪ Enter IP address and Port of each destination (multicast or unicast IP address) ▪ EDI parameter EDI Output...
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RF Output ▪ Frequency and level RF Output...
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NPAD Inserters ▪ Configure the FTP access credentials to the DABMUX Go’s FTP server. NPAD Inserters...
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FTP Server ▪ Setup the DABMUX Go’s internal FTP server. FTP Server...
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SNMP ▪ GENERAL: Setup the SNMP agent. ▪ MANAGERS: Enter up to 4 Network Management Systems. ▪ TRAPS: Enable Traps for each event individually and group events into categories. Download the MIB files via the GET SNMP MIB FILES button at the bottom.
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SYSTEM ▪ Enable redundant power supply alarm. System...
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Configure ensembles in the ENSEMBLES window of the MULTIPLEXER menu. ▪ NEW ENSEBLE: Add an ensemble. ▪ DELETE ENSEMBLE: Delete the selected ensemble. ▪ ON AIR: Activate the selected ensemble. Ensemble Setup ▪ Name: name of the ensemble ▪...
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Service Setup ▪ Long Label: Name of the program ▪ Short Label: Short name of the program ▪ Country: Country where the multiplexer is installed ▪ Service Id ▪ Program type Ensemble - Services...
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Component and Subchannel Setup ▪ Content: DAB+ (AAC) DAB (Layer II) Packet Data ▪ Audio Codec: Sampling frequency Stereo or Mono SBR or PS (DAB+ only) ▪ DLS: Dynamic Label SLS: Slideshow ▪...
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NEW CLUSTER: Create a new cluster ADD A SWITCH by clicking the three dots at the right. A switch consists of ▪ TYPE ▪ TRIGGER INPUT ▪ SUBCHANNEL ANNOUNCEMENT SUPPORT: Assign announcements to services. Announcements...
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Logo sizes defined by the DAB standard are: ▪ 32x32 pixels ▪ 112x32 pixels ▪ 128x128 pixels ▪ 320x240 pixels Files in PNG format. Add logos via the three dot menu on the right of each service or drag and drop the files all at once on the service.
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NEW INPUT INPUT SETUP ▪ NAME: Name of the audio codec ▪ TYPE: Protocol of encoder and multiplexer AVTMUX ▪ CONTROL IP: IP address of the encoder. ▪ AUDIO PORT: Audio port of the encoder. ▪ CONTROL PORT: Control port of the encoder.
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NEW TRIGER INPUT TRIGGER INPUT SETUP ▪ NAME: Name of the trigger. ▪ TYPE: Protocol UECP ▪ NETWORK: Network interface for UECP. ▪ UECP PORT ▪ MULITCAST GROUP ADDRESS: optional. ▪ UECP DATA: ENCODER SITE ...
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NEW EVENT SCHEDULER EVENT SETUP: ▪ TYPE At a given Date and Time Every Month at given Days and Time Every Week at given Days and Time Every Day at a given Time Every Hour at a given Time ...
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MAGIC DABMUX Go RF RM Service Extraction...
Click the EDIT icon to analyse an input stream. Enter the stream details in the INPUT TO ANALYSE window. After a few seconds the streams content is displayed as a diagram in the lower part of the screen.
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FILE ▪ IMPORT MUX CONFIG: Restore the ensemble configuration from an external file. ▪ EXPORT MUX CONFIG: Backup the ensemble configuration to an external file. Import / Export Mux Config...
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LOGS: The device logs all events in an internal log file. Filter the view by Categories, a subchannel or event types. Export the log to an Excel file or the clipboard. Click REFRESH to update the view. ...
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You may restart the device via web interface. You will be prompted to confirm the restart. Restart Device...
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Updating the firmware is a 3-step process: ▪ SELECT FILE: Copy the file to the device ▪ WRITE FILE: Writes the firmware to the permanent memory. Do not restart or switch-off the device during writing! ▪ RESTART DEVICE: Click Restart device to make the device boot the new firmware.
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The SYSTEM REGISTRATION shows information about: Hardware Software Available and installed Software Options Features supported by this device according to hardware and installed software options. System Registration...
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The ABOUT screen displays the firmware version and contact information. About...
Available with Software Version 1.800 ▪ Input streams: 4 x EDI incl. Automatic service extraction. ▪ Output streams: 4 x EDI (ETI), simulcast. ▪ 4 x integrated NPAD inserters. Coming soon: ▪ Automatic Encoder and Multiplexer redundancy. ▪ Supports Service Linking, dynamic linkage set activation.
Additional operating mode for cable network providers. Allows ▪ reformatting of the EDI output signal. ▪ Changing the protection level. ▪ Changing the service label. Cable Upgrade...
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