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SCP 2100 Signal Collection Platform User Manual June 2020 8208 www.sencore.com | 1.605.978.4600 Revision 1.0...
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This document may also have links to third-party web pages that are beyond the control of Sencore. The presence of such links does not imply that Sencore endorses or recommends the content on those pages. Sencore acknowledges the use of third-party open source software and licenses in some Sencore products.
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SCP 2100 – User Manual Revision History Date Version Description Author 06/07/2020 Initial Release (1.0.0 Software) Page 3 (62)
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Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Sencore, or parts having the same operating characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized part substitutions made may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
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Every precaution has been taken in the design of your SCP 2100 to ensure that it is as safe as possible. However, safe operation depends on you the operator.
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SCP 2100 – User Manual FCC Class A Information The SCP 2100 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.
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The following is a list of the items that are included along with the SCP 2100: 1. AC Power Cable 2. Quick Start Guide If any of these items were omitted from the packaging of the SCP 2100 please call 1-800- SENCORE to obtain a replacement. Manuals for Sencore products can be downloaded www.sencore.com...
Network Setup via Front Panel .................. 18 Section 4 Operating the Web Interface ............20 SCP 2100 Web Interface Overview ................21 Logging into the SCP 2100 Web Interface ............21 Main Tab ........................22 Buttons and Status Indicators................22 Configuring Active Inputs..................
SCP 2100 – User Manual Section 1 Overview Introduction This section includes the following topics: Product Introduction ....................11 Front Panel Overview ....................11 Rear Panel Overview ....................12 Cooling ........................13 Rack Information ......................13 Page 10 (62)
2) IP 3) RF – 8VSB (2101 Model) The SCP 2100 can then convert these input types to IP or Zixi output. This unit is fully controllable through the web interface to perform tasks such as setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting This manual describes how to install, configure, and operate the SCP 2100 Signal Collection Platform.
SCP 2100 – User Manual Rear Panel Overview The SCP 2102 comes with all the hardware listed below. ASI and MPEG/IP are standard inputs for all models of SCP. Figure 2: SCP 2102 Rear Panel 1. Power Supply 2. RJ45 Network 1 and Network 2 Ports 3.
The SCP 2100 is cooled via forced induction through the front of the unit and exhausted through the vents in the rear and sides of the chassis. The SCP 2100 is equipped with a temperature controlled status indicator. If the temperature in the inside of the unit exceeds 50°...
SCP 2100 – User Manual Section 2 Installation Introduction This section includes the following topics: Installation ........................15 Power Connection ..................... 15 AC Power Connection ....................15 Maintenance ......................15 Page 14 (62)
SCP 2100, personnel, or property. AC Power Connection The SCP 2100 is intended for use on either 120V or 240V systems. The power supply will automatically detect the system it is connected to. To hook up the power use the following steps: 1.
SCP 2100 – User Manual Section 3 Operating the Front Panel Introduction This section includes the following topics: SCP 2100 Front Panel Overview ................17 Network Setup via Front Panel .................. 18 Page 16 (62)
The screen below is the idle screen of the SCP 2100. This idle screen shows the incoming bitrate of the active input and output and the management IP address of the unit.
4. When editing, active character or item is highlighted. Network Setup via Front Panel The SCP 2100 can be setup on a network connection to allow remote management and SNMP configuration. For these features to work, the network settings for the SCP 2100 must first be configured properly for the network it is connected to.
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SCP 2100 – User Manual Alternatively, if the unit is currently set to “Static”, it can be set to “DHCP” by using the buttons to move the cursor to “IP Mode”. Press Adapter Config 1 ↔↕ button to enter “Adapter >IP Mode: Static...
SCP 2100 – User Manual Section 4 Operating the Web Interface Introduction This section includes the following topics: SCP 2100 Web Interface Overview ................21 Main Tab ........................22 Admin Tab........................36 Reporting Tab ......................48 About Panel ....................... 52...
SCP 2100 – User Manual SCP 2100 Web Interface Overview Logging into the SCP 2100 Web Interface To access the SCP 2100 web interface use one of the following supported browsers and navigate to the unit’s IP address: Internet Explorer 11 & above ...
The Main tab of the SCP 2100 web interface is used to configure the unit to route streams in and out of the unit. When configuring the SCP 2100, begin at the top of the main menu with the inputs and work down to the output.
This menu allows configuration of a primary and backup input. In case there is a TS sync loss on the primary input the SCP 2100 is capable of detecting the failed state and switching to a backup input in order to provide a continuous output. Which input is primary and backup, how the inputs switchover and restore and switchover timing is all user configurable.
The user must manually Sync Loss switch inputs. (dependent upon unit Sync Loss: the SCP 2100 will switch from configuration) the primary to the backup input if the primary stream loses synchronization for the duration of the Switchover Interval.
Primary Input and Backup Input or vice versa. Configuring ASI Input This menu allows the user to either Enable or Disable the ASI Input on the SCP 2100. Figure 10 Options for ASI Input Page 25 (62)
This menu configures the MPEG/IP input for reception of unicast or multicast transport streams. The version of IGMP the SCP 2100 uses is automatically determined when it connects to the network. IGMP Filter Mode addresses can be entered for use when the unit is connected to an IGMPv3 network.
SCP 2100 – User Manual 224.0.0.0 – Destination IP This setting is only available when receiving 239.255.255.255 a multicast stream. This is the address the unit will attempt to join. Destination Port 0 - 65535 This is the UDP port the source device is sending to.
SCP 2100 – User Manual Figure 13: MPEG/IP Input Statistics Menu button is used to reset all the statistics for incoming IP packets and establish a new point of reference. Configuring 8VSB Input This menu configures the RF input for reception of 8VSB off air signals.
SCP 2100 – User Manual Low RF Level -34 - +40 This is the Low RF Level threshold where (dBmV) the Low Level Alarm will be triggered. In dBmV Low MER (dB) 0 - 40 This is the Low MER threshold where the Low MER Alarm will be triggered.
SCP 2100 – User Manual Configuring IP Transmit This menu allows the user to configure the IP transmit for the output of MPEG/IP unicast or multicast, as well as Zixi transport streams. The available options are dependent upon whether the “Transmit Type” is set for “MPEG/IP” or “Zixi”. The figure below shows the options available when the transmit type is set to MPEG/IP.
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SCP 2100 – User Manual Destination IP Multicast - 224.0.0.0 When sending to a unicast address the - 239.255.255.255 destination IP address must match the receiving device’s IP address. When sending a multicast the address must be sent within the multicast IP range.
SCP 2100 – User Manual The figure below shows the options available when the transmit type is set to Zixi. IP Transmit Options – Zixi Figure 18: IP Transmit Options - Zixi Page 33 (62)
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Encryption Mode Disabled, AES-128, Defines which encryption standard to use or if the AES-192, AES-256, SCP 2100 will automatically detect this. Automatic Encryption Key User Entry Defines the encryption key. 0.001 – 2147.483...
SCP 2100 – User Manual Zixi transmissions can be configured to use multiple interfaces simultaneously (Port Bonding). By defining the maximum bitrate for that interface, the unit will only send up to that rate on that interface. A Primary and Backup interface may also be chosen if redundant links should be used.
SCP 2100. Changing Unit Password The current admin password (mpeg101) on the SCP 2100 can be changed by clicking button. A window will appear to enter the new password and re- enter the new password to confirm it.
SCP 2100s with the same hardware, licensing, and software version. Profiles can be used to quickly and easily change the configuration of an SCP 2100 to suit different input and output requirements. Click the icon to display the Profile Manager.
SCP 2100 – User Manual Apply Profile Select a profile from the drop-down menu and click this button. The SCP 2100 will apply all settings contained in the selected profile. Rename Profile Select a profile from the drop-down menu and click this button where the profile can then be renamed.
SCP 2100 – User Manual Unit Network Configuration The management port of the SCP 2100 can be configured from the web interface (as well as the front panel). To make changes to the management port, click the button under the Unit Network Configuration section. The hostname, default gateway and domain name servers can be configured on the SCP 2100 by clicking the button.
“Network 2” by default. Mode DHCP Setting to DHCP will allow the network to assign an IP address automatically to the SCP 2100 (if Static supported). Setting to Static allows the user to manually define all TCP/IP settings for the management port.
SCP 2100 – User Manual SSH Tunnels The SCP 2100 can be remotely managed by using an SSH tunnel. In application where Zixi ZEN Master is being used, an SSH tunnel is established to provide remote access to the web GUI of the SCP 2100.
SCP 2100 – User Manual Configuring Date / Time Figure 27: Date and Time Menu The SCP 2100 can be set to synchronize with an NTP server or manually setting the date and time. Click the icon to begin. These values are used to timestamp entries in the Alarm and Event logs under the Reporting tab.
4.3.7.2 SNMP Trap Managers The SNMP trap managers are recipients of SNMP traps sent from the SCP 2100. The following menu allows the user to configure the recipient’s IP address(es). To add or remove recipients of the SNMP traps click the button.
The SCP 2100 stores the SNMP MIB files for the currently installed version of software on the unit. These files can be downloaded directly from the SCP 2100 by clicking on the button. This will open a new tab in the browser containing download links for each MIB as shown below.
SCP 2100 – User Manual Figure 30: MIBs Download Page Syslog The SCP 2100 can be configured to send error and event logs formatted in the syslog protocol to a user specified Syslog server. Clicking the button will open a menu for a protocol, address and port to be specified as seen below.
4.3.9.1 Applying Software Updates Updates to the SCP 2100 are performed through the web interface. Software update files can be obtained by contacting the Sencore ProCare department. Once the update file is downloaded, it then needs to be uploaded and applied to the unit. To upload software updates to the unit click on the button.
4.3.9.2 Rollback Software Updates The SCP 2100 is capable of reverting back to a previous version of software using the Rollback feature. The unit maintains two separate software images; one is the most current version of software with all current settings and the other is the previous version of software with all previous settings.
TCP/IP settings. All event logs will be cleared. To reset all settings to default click the button. The SCP 2100 will prompt the user to confirm the reset. The unit will reboot once the reset is confirmed. Reporting Tab tab in the SCP 2100 contains logs for active alarms currently affecting the unit as well as an event log.
Event Log menu. This list displays all the events and alarms that have affected the unit since it was last booted. The SCP 2100 stores up to four days’ worth of logs. The logs can be cleared manually by clicking the button.
Configuring the Logs The SCP 2100 allows the user to configure how alarms and events are shown and behave. Events and alarms can be hidden or set to send SNMP traps when active. In order to configure these options click the...
SCP 2100 – User Manual Figure 37: Conditions and Events Configuration Menu Title Description Name The name of the error or condition. This is informational data; no options can be set here. Location The hardware or function that the alarm or event applies to. This is informational data;...
SCP 2100 – User Manual About Panel Under the tab, there are no user definable parameters but there is information about software versions currently installed, how to contact Sencore, and third-party software information. Figure 38: About Tab Page 52 (62)
SCP 2100 – User Manual Section 5 Appendices Introduction This section includes the following appendices: – Acronyms and Glossary ............54 – Error and Event List ..............55 – Specifications ................57 – Open Source Software .............. 59 – Warranty ..................61 –...
SCP 2100 – User Manual – Acronyms and Glossary 8VSB: Vestigial sideband modulation with 8 discrete amplitude levels. ASI: Asynchronous Serial Interface ATSC: Advanced Television Systems Committee AV: Audio Video Bit Rate: The rate at which the compressed bit stream is delivered from the channel to the input of a decoder.
ASI Input Lock Loss Error There is no input on the enabled ASI input Backup Input Active Primary input is currently in a failed condition and the SCP 2100 has failed over to the Backup input. Dropped Packets Error The system has detected an instance of packets being dropped Fan Speed Below Lower Cooling fan in the SCP 2100 has failed.
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Description Date/Time Changed The date or time was manually changed by a user NTP Updated The SCP 2100 has a newly obtained time from the NTP server Software Update Failed The unit failed to upgrade software Software Update A software upgrade was made to the unit...
SCP 2100 – User Manual – Specifications SCP 2100 – Base Unit Includes – Display, keypad, embedded controller, chassis/case, power supply/line cord System – Display Type: Keypad: Snap-dome Membrane Configurations Allows: Single Media Gateway Rear Panel: Fixed inputs and outputs Remote Operation/Update Interface –...
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SCP 2100 – User Manual Connector: 2x 10/100/1000 auto negotiate Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet Ports Receive – Input Format: UDP, RTP and RTP with extension headers Multicast and Unicast Receiver Capability: 1 MPEG over IP transport stream Multicast Filtering: Filters based on IP address...
SCP 2100 – User Manual – Open Source Software The SCP 2100 includes: Package Version License Copyright amibios_dmi 75dce7b GPL Version 2, June Claudio Matsuoka 1991 BusyBox 1.24.2 GPL Version 2, June Erik Anderson, et. al. 1991 Dropbear 2016.74 MIT-like 2002-2015 Matt Johnston, et.
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SCP 2100 – User Manual PCRE 8.30 1997-2012 University of Cambridge, 2007-2008 POPT 1.16 1998 Red Hat Software pureftpd 1.0.46 Frank Denis qDecoder 12.0.4 2000-2012 Seungyoung Samba 4.7.0 GPL Version 3, 29 Andrew Tridgell, et. al. June 2007 Spawn-FCGI 1.6.3...
– Support and Contact Information Returning Products for Service or Calibration The SCP 2100 is a delicate piece of equipment and needs to be serviced and repaired by Sencore. Periodically it is necessary to return a product for repair or calibration. In order to expedite this process please carefully read the instructions below.
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