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CP525 cMux
User's Manual
Revision: 5.20.12 (3944)
2012-12-17
Valid for SW version 5.20.12 and newer

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  • Page 1 CP525 cMux User’s Manual Revision: 5.20.12 (3944) 2012-12-17 Valid for SW version 5.20.12 and newer...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents History Introduction Scope Warnings, cautions and notes Heed warnings Contact information Short Product Description Summary of Features Software options Installing the Equipment Inspect the package content Installation Environment Equipment installation Ventilation Power supply 4.5.1 AC power supply 4.5.2 Dual AC power supplies 4.5.2.1 AC power cable 4.5.2.2...
  • Page 4 Time synchronisation TSP Module 5.9.1 PID Router 5.9.2 PSI/SI/PSIP section filter 5.9.3 PSI/SI/PSIP playout module 5.9.4 Output Priority Queue 5.9.5 Output Priority Queue Advanced 5.9.6 Bitrate shaping algorithm 5.9.7 TS Builder - Service and PID routing 5.10 PSI/SI/PSIP playout 5.10.1 Main configuration 5.10.2 Carousel priorities...
  • Page 5 Changing IP address via the Web GUI 7.3.2 Changing the management port IP address via terminal interface 7.3.3 Detecting the management port IP address 7.3.3.1 USB Interface 7.3.3.2 T-VIPS Detect WEB Interface Login Status header Status 8.3.1 Current Status 8.3.2...
  • Page 6 8.4.7.1 Main 8.4.7.2 Alarms 8.4.8 Save/Load Config 8.4.8.1 Save/Load Configs 8.4.8.1.1 Save Configuration 8.4.8.1.2 Load Configuration From file 8.4.8.1.3 Load Configuration from Remote Device 8.4.8.2 Boot Log 8.4.8.3 Stored Configs 8.4.8.4 Emergency Switch 8.4.9 Maintenance 8.4.9.1 General 8.4.9.2 Software Upgrade 8.4.9.3 Feature Upgrade 8.4.10...
  • Page 7 8.7.2.4.1 MIP Configuration 8.7.2.4.2 SFN Sync 8.7.2.4.3 Configuration 8.7.2.4.4 Sync status 8.7.2.4.5 Selected TimeSource status 8.7.2.4.6 Current transmitted MIP packet 8.7.2.5 Services 8.7.2.6 Service edit dialogue 8.7.2.6.1 Service Edit – General 8.7.2.6.2 Service Edit - Service Descriptors 8.7.2.6.3 Service Edit - Components 8.7.2.6.4 Service Edit –...
  • Page 8 9.3.1 Supported standard MIBs 9.3.2 Custom MIBs SNMP related configuration settings 9.4.1 Community strings 9.4.2 Trap destination table 9.4.3 Trap configuration Alarm/status related SNMP TRAPs 9.5.1 The main trap messages 9.5.2 Severity indications 9.5.3 Alarm event fields 9.5.4 Matching of on/off traps 9.5.5 Legacy trap messages Using net-snmp to access MIB information...
  • Page 9 11.4 Returning the unit Technical Specification Physical details A.1.1 Half-width version A.1.2 Full-width (dual power) version Environmental conditions Power A.3.1 AC Mains supply A.3.2 DC supply Input/output ports A.4.1 DVB ASI port A.4.2 SMPTE 310M port A.4.3 Ethernet management port A.4.4 Ethernet data port A.4.5...

  • Page 11: History

    2010-01-04 – Minor changes related to PSIP handling 2009-07-13 – ATSC version – Added ATSC/SMPTE 310M information. – Updated GUI images and fixed some typos. 2009-01-21 – First version – This manual is based on manual for CP515 ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
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  • Page 13: Introduction

    2 Introduction 2.1 Scope This manual is written for operators and users of the CP525 cMux and provides necessary information for installation, operation and day-to-day maintenance of the unit. The manual covers the functionality of the software version 5.20.12 or later, and continues to be relevant to subsequent software versions where the functionality of the equipment has not been changed.

  • Page 14: Heed Warnings

    Please contact us at: Telephone +47 22 88 97 50 +47 22 88 97 51 E-mail support@t-vips.com www.t-vips.com Mail and visiting address T-VIPS AS Nils Hansens vei 2 NO-0667 Oslo Norway CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 15: Short Product Description

    Short Product Description 3 Short Product Description The CP525 is part of the T-VIPS cProcessor product family for processing and handling of MPEG transport streams. The cProcessor family represents a line of compact and powerful, yet cost-effective, products designed for advanced modification of MPEG Transport Streams.
  • Page 16 MIP insertion 1 PPS timing reference input Seamless SFN compatible Connected to a T-VIPS TNS541 TS Seamless Switch, two CP525’s may operate in a Seamless SFN network. Support for deterministic DVB Megaframe alignment. Transmission of transport stream over Gigabit Ethernet (Option)

  • Page 17: Software Options

    PID level to control which data is discarded first in the event of over-booking the output. Connect control Enables supervision of the unit through the Connect Software. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
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  • Page 19: Installing The Equipment

    Surrounding electric devices should comply with the electromagnetic field (EMC) stan- dard IEC 801-3, Level 2 (less than 3 V/m field strength). The AC power outlet (when applicable) should be within 1.8 meters (6 feet) of the CP525. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 20: Equipment Installation

    In systems with stacked units forced-air cooling may be required to reduce the operating ambient temperature. Figure 4.1 shows the air path through the unit, where cool air is taken from the left hand side, seen from the front. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    The unit is supplied with a two meter detachable mains supply cable equipped with a moulded plug suitable for Europe, UK or USA, as appropriate. The wires in the mains cable are coloured in accordance with the wire colour code shown in Table 4.1. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 22: Protective Earth/Technical Earth

    fire hazard or electrical shock. The unit is not equipped with an on/off switch. Ensure that the outlet socket is installed near the equipment so that it is easily accessible. Failure to isolate the equipment properly may cause a safety hazard. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 23: Dc Power Supply

    finished the start-up procedure, the fans will run at normal speed. Please check that all cooling fans are rotating. If they are not, power down the unit immediately. Power down the unit by removing the power supply connector at the rear of the unit. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
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  • Page 25: Functional Description

    The number of TS inputs that can be enabled simultaneously is limited with a SW licence key, making it possible to start with few inputs and then enable more ports when needed. The licence key also covers the transport streams received on Ethernet/IP. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 26: Ts Output

    Once the IP inputs are defined, they are modelled to have the same functionality as the ASI input ports, and content received will be available to the multiplexer generating the CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 27: Protocol Mapping

    Graphical user interface via Flash application in WEB browser SNMP traps on alarms SNMPv2c Agent TXP (T-VIPS XML Protocol) to retrieve and set configuration and status Alarm relays on alarms SNTP client for real time clock synchronisation Terminal interface either over Telnet or USB interface for debugging FTP server for direct file system access...

  • Page 28: Graphical User Interface

    The alarm severity for port related alarms can be configured per port level. “Device Alarms” are global to the device and are not bound to any specific port. They do not follow the indexing scheme. These are classified as “System Alarms”. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 29: Time Synchronisation

    PSI/SI/PSIP based on configuration and current PSI/SI/PSIP tables. Section 5.9.7 for more details on service and PID routing. The following chapters covers more on the different modules shown in the figure. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 30: Pid Router

    PSI/SI/PSIP playout module. This is one of the most important details to learn from figure 5.3, since the applied configuration determines the data flow direction. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 31: Psi/Si/Psip Section Filter

    first level of prioritisation. Note: The priorities in table are the priorities referred to by the output alarm “Pri X tables delayed” where x is the priority level. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 32: Output Priority Queue

    If the CP525 is set to operate as an SFN adapter and MIP packet transmission is configured, the MIP packets are transmitted at fixed packet positions. To assure exact positioning, these are transmitted with highest priority. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 33 Queues in group C are handled without flow control, meaning that packets will be discarded if there is not enough packet positions on the output to empty the packets filled into these ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 34 Basic and advanced priority queue resources C: A/V/D queues D: Playout queues w/flow control Configurable priority Queue with rate shaper Output MUX with rate setting Figure 5.4 Basic and Advanced Priority queues CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 35: Output Priority Queue Advanced

    MUX. With this operation mode there is only one level of prioritisation. Grouped queues Category C Queues can also be grouped to operate on a common rate shaper, creating a ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 36: Bitrate Shaping Algorithm

    R , i.e the configured total output bitrate. The parameter is referred to as “Max Burst” since, even with an R that is much lower than R CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 37: Ts Builder - Service And Pid Routing

    Both services and components may be passed or stopped implicitly with a default rule, or explicitly with an include or exclude rule. Re-mapping of service ID and PID values requires an explicit routing rule. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 38 first. PID rules are looked for before tag rules, and local re-mappings stored on either a PID rule or a Tag rule are only used if no global remapping was found. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 39: Psi/Si/Psip Playout

    EIT stream with sub-table repetition intervals that are not influenced by other content on the output, but with a controlled bandwidth consumption. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 40: Carousel Bitrate

    1. All repetition intervals fulfilled. 2. Complete saturation 3. Bandwidth limited playout Null Packets Null Packets Carousel Data Carousel Data Carousel Data Video/Audio Video/Audio Video/Audio Video/Audio Figure 5.10 Three different playout scenarios CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 41: Bitrate Saturation Handling

    In this way, it is possible that the average target repetition interval will be fulfilled. CP525 allows for both strategies, using a configurable “back-log” time. Figure 5.11 illustrates the concept. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 42: Handling Of Expired Eit Schedule Events

    Additional options for special treatment of segments with Events that are expired can be enabled with the ’advanced playout’ feature key. These options are referred to as ’expired events’ and ’sliding window’ and are described in this chapter. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 43: Grouping Of Sections - Configuration

    CP525 will readjust the allocation of segments into segment groups regularly throughout the day at each “segment boundary” which corresponds to a 3 hour interval. Thus, at time 03:00, 06:00, 09:00 and so on the following actions take place: ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 44: Notes About The Playout Sequence

    PMCP data from an HTTP-server or an FTP-server to regenerate PSIP EIT and ETT tables. This is achieved by parsing the XML-based structure of PMCP and translating it into an internal data structure, ready to be regenerated into PSIP tables. The regenerated tables are then multiplexed CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 45: Scrambling

    Each SCG has its own crypto period defining the duration of one control word. This crypto period is defined by the nominal CP duration parameter and can be changed runtime by the user to extend/shorten the cycle period. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 46: Ecmg = Scs

    It is possible to define scrambling both on the service level and the component level. When configuring scrambling on the service level, there is a feature which easily enables scrambling of all audio and video components within the service, see figure 8.103. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 47: Service Fallback

    The switching criteria are configured as follows: For each alarm level (starting with the highest, most severe level), the following configuration is done: Enable/disable switching for this level ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 48 If the criteria is no longer met, the controller does no switching and jumps back to the auto state. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 49: Details On Confirm Timeout Handling

    first alarm event. There is then a “race” between timers and in this case the first timer to reach its will cause the controller to perform a switch and enter the wait state confirm_time at which point all alarm timers are reset. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 50: Manual Switching On Gpi

    When used as an input to a service switcher, the GPI signal is used for manual switch over, performing the same action as when pressing the ’switch to main’ or ’switch to spare’ buttons (see Section 8.7.2.6.5). CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 51: Hitless Switching

    This way, if one of the network paths experiences severe packet loss or complete link failure, data from the other network path can be used to output an error free stream. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 52: Output Mute Controller

    ID and port number. In this way any alarm in the system can be used as an output muting criterion. Section 8.4.2.3 for a description of the logical expression syntax. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 53: The Sfp Module

    The CP525 provides a slot to accommodate an SFP module. Access to the SFP interface is possible if the SFP software is installed and the feature key has been licensed (see section Section 8.4.9). ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 54 After rebooting, the user interface will reflect the presence of the SFP network interface. This is managed the same way as other network interfaces, but with an extra WEB page tab to support SFP specific functionality. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 55: Physical Description

    Technical SFP Port Ethernet Alarm / Reset Earth 1PPS Interface Data Ports Ethernet Input USB Port Management Port (For optional SFN operation) Figure 6.2 Rear panel on 1 ASI card variant ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 56: Asi Ports

    The 10 ASI connector configuration has not got any LEDs associated with the ports. Table 6.4.a Port direction options on the 10 connector variant ASI port Input Output Copy CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 57: Asi Input Ports

    In the four and eight ports configurations, each ASI input port has two LEDs associated with it. The yellow LED indicates active input and the green LED indicates that sync is detected. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 58: Asi Output Ports

    When using the SFP slot, the DATA-2 Electrical Ethernet data port is turned off. This is done on the ’Device Info- Maintainance’ page. SFP module To use the SFP slot, the licence key must be installed. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 59: Power Supply

    4. Prepared for +5V Output 5. Ground 6. Alarm Relay - Closed on alarm (NC) 7. Alarm Relay Common 8. Alarm Relay - Open on alarm (NO) 9. Optional Reset Input / GPI ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 60: Serial Usb Interface

    The USB interface requires a special COM port driver on the PC that shall communicate with the device. This driver is provided on the product CD shipped with the device. The USB interface is intended for initial IP address setup. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 61: Operating The Equipment

    There are 3 user levels providing different user privileges, each with a separate default password: Username Default password Privileges admin salvador Full access to device operator natal Configure setting, cannot alter passwords guest guest View configuration and alarm logs ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 62: Resetting The Password List

    IP address in your browser to reconnect to the unit. Windows XP example The screen-shot in Figure 7.2 shows how to configure the network interface in Windows XP to communicate with the CP525 with factory default settings. The IP address/netmask CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 63: Changing The Management Port Ip Address Via Terminal Interface

    7.3.2 Changing the management port IP address via terminal interface If a static IP address cannot be configured on your computer, follow the procedure below to configure the IP address via the terminal interface. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 64: Detecting The Management Port Ip Address

    The simplest solution is connecting through the USB interface. 7.3.3.1 USB Interface 7.3.2 on how to connect to the unit using the USB Interface. Type the following command to list the currently assigned IP addresses: app>net ipconfig CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 65: T-Vips Detect

    Operating the Equipment 7.3.3.2 T-VIPS Detect If you are not able to connect through the USB Interface, you may use the T-VIPS Detect software. This software may be found on the T-VIPS Product CD (version 2.20 and newer), or by contacting T-VIPS Support (see Section 2.4).
  • Page 66 CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 67: Web Interface

    Figure 8.2 GUI login window The login dialogue has an option “Save password”, which makes the browser store the username and password in a cookie and use them as default values at next login. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 68: Status Header

    Figure 8.3 The status header In the status header the product name is shown on the left hand side, along with the T-VIPS logo. The status bar displays an indicator showing the overall alarm status of the device. The colour of the indicator shows the highest level alarm currently active in the unit.

  • Page 69: Status

    Alarm Log Presents the device alarm log and provides operations for clearing the log or exporting it as a comma separated value file (.CSV). 8.3.1 Current Status Figure 8.5 Current status ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 70 The block shows the ports that are members of the switching group, and the currently selected port. Clicking the switch block will take you to the configuration page for the switch. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 71 Values of 1 and up reference specific ports. Alarm ID Each alarm condition has an associated numerical alarm ID. Details An optional string to provide more alarm information in human readable form. The format ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 72: Alarm Log

    Some of the Port type alarms use this index to signal the PID value or CC Error Service ID for which the alarm was raised. For example, if the of a PID is raised then the PID value is given by SubID 3. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 73: Device Info

    Section 8.3.1), and in the web browser title bar to facilitate identification of each device. Inventory ID Configures the current user defined inventory ID of the unit. This parameter, together with ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 74 It is only intended as a label/tag and will not affect the operation of the unit. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 75 . See Section 8.4.8 on how to load a new configuration. Product name Displays the name of the product as designated by T-VIPS. Serial number The serial number of the device. Software version The version of the software currently installed on the device. The software version is given by the following syntax: major_version .

  • Page 76: Alarms

    Alarm Details The right hand side of the page displays the field when an alarm is selected: Alarm ID The internal numerical ID of the selected alarm. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 77: Global Configuration

    For each alarm a custom severity level can be configured. In addition the alarms can be omitted from the alarm log and trap transmission. Edited rows are highlighted until changes have been applied. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 78: Relays And Led

    SQL in syntax and specifies when the relay should be activated. The behaviour is as follows for each virtual relay: 1. Each active alarm event is evaluated against the Expression for the virtual relay (if enabled). CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 79 = 169 OR id = 200 Set operator. Returns true if left-hand part is included in set to the right. id IN (169,200,201) Addition id + 9 = 169 Subtraction id - 8 = 160 ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 80: Alarm Log Settings

    This page is used to set alarm log properties. Figure 8.12 Configuring the alarm log Log delimiter This parameter is used when exporting the alarm log. It specifies the column separator CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 81: Port Mappings

    ASI/310M The format on the output port follows the format configured on the TS-OUT port. The port is always using ASI, even when the TS-OUT is configured to SMPTE 310M. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 82: Time Settings

    Current time The current time as reported by the device. Time zone Drop-down list to configure the time zone of the unit. Status The status of the time synchroniser. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 83 Indicates the hierarchy level of the current time source. The master reference is at stratum 0 (highest). Reference status Indicates if the time source is currently governed by a time source at a higher stratum. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 84: Network

    The duplex mode detected for this interface, half or full duplex. Applicable to physical interfaces only. TX Bitrate The bitrate currently transmitted through this interface. Applicable to physical interfaces only. RX Bitrate The bitrate currently received through this interface. Applicable to physical interfaces only. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 85: Interfaces

    Enable Enables/disables the interface. It is not possible to disable the currently used management interface. IP address IP address of the interface. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 86: Alarms

    T-VIPS devices on a local network and assign IP addresses to them. Read Enabling the option makes the CP525 visible for the T-VIPS Detect on the LAN. If Write option is enabled the IP address of the CP525 may be configured using the T- VIPS Detect.

  • Page 87: Advanced

    This page shows detailed status and error information on the selected physical interface. Differ- ent types of interfaces support different status and error parameters; not all parameters listed will be shown for all interface types. Ethernet Status field: ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 88 The number of IP packets received/transmitted containing valid CRCs. Multicast packets The number of IP multicast packets received/transmitted by the interface. Broadcast packets The number of broadcast packets received/transmitted. Octets The number of octets received/transmitted Errors field: CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 89: Vlan

    The VLAN priority of this virtual interface. Numers 0 to 7 are valid. For further informa- tion on VLAN priority usage, see reference [7]. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 90: Sfp

    The SFP tab is visible for the second network interface if this interface is set to use SFP. How to enable the SFP is described in section 8.4.9.1 , provided the appropriate licence has been installed . Figure 8.21 The Device Info Network SFP tab CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 91 field displays the status of the module as seen by the CP525. SFP Present Indicates that the module has been detected by the CP525. Vendor Shows the vendor name. Revision Indicates the module revision. Date Indicates the revison date. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 92 Alarm Indication Signal (Line) RDI_L Remote Defect Indication (Line) UNEQ_P Payload Label Mismatch (Path) Loss of Frame AIS_P Alarm Indication (Path) RDI_P Remote Defect Indication (Path) Excessive Error Defect Loss of Point Signal Degrade CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 93 field displays errors as they occur, counted during a 15 minute period. = Errored seconds, = Severely errored seconds, = Coding violations, = Line unavailable seconds Current The counter increments every time an error is detected, resetting every second. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 94 Editing the configuration settings will alter the SFP configuration file stored in the CP525, only. Figure 8.23 The configuration page for the STM-1/OC-3 SFP module General In the field the main operational parameters are set. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 95 The check boxes allow selection of pre-defined threshold BER values to raise alarms. For further details refer to the vendor SFP user manual. SOH SD Section Overhead, degraded Signal Defect SOH EED Section Overhead, Excessive Error Defect ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 96 Allows selecting the desired data link protocol for the network; HDLC (High Level Data Link Control), GFP (Generic Frame Protocol) or cHDLC (Cisco extension to HDLC). Line type Line protocol selection. Choices vary according to the interface type and data link protocol selected. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 97 Only applicable when using the GFP data link protocol. VCAT allows arbitrary grouping of VCAT members (STS1 or STS3c timeslots) to accommodate any bandwidth. Payload FCS (Frame check sequence) For error detection. Only applicable when using the GFP data link protocol. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 98 Loss of signal Receive loss of lock Alarm indication signal Remote defect indication Taffic Queues field allows mapping of network traffic queues to VLAN priorities. For information on VLAN priority usage refer [7]. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 99: Ip Routing

    IP packets matching this rule will be sent through this interface. Metric The metric of the routing rule. If more than one rule matches a destination address the rule with the lowest metric will be used. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 100: Txp Settings

    8.4.5.3 TXP Settings Figure 8.26 TXP Settings TXP is a T-VIPS proprietary HTTP/XML based protocol designed to retrieve configuration and status information using WEB/HTTP requests. TXP exists side by side with an SNMP agent and provides an alternative way to access data in a product. TXP and SNMP therefore complement each other.

  • Page 101: Snmp Settings

    Write Below follows a simple example of how to get the units uptime. A description of the TXP protocol can be found on the T-VIPS Product CD, or by contacting T-VIPS Support. http://10.0.0.10/txp_get?path=/dev/time|_select:uptimetxt <response request_id="0" method="txp_get" time_stamp="2012-08-17 11:14:20" version="1.0">...

  • Page 102: Tools

    Allow ping response option on the network page Advanced tab (see Section 8.4.5.1.3) must be enabled both in the transmitter and the receiver. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 103 The shortest round trip time registered for the ping requests in this session. Max roundtrip The longest round trip time measured for the ping requests in this session. Remaining The number of remaining ping requests in this session. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 104: Psip Download

    If the download server is activated and no client connects within the timeout period, the device alarm "No PSIP download client" will be raised. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 105: Divitech Sigul Si Manager

    The reference signal is supplied on a separate connector. This page gives access to selecting how the reference is used. Configuration field: 27 MHz lock mode Disabled The internal clock will not make use of an external reference signal. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 106: Alarms

    Compensated frequency offset between external and internal reference. 8.4.7.2 Alarms These are the Clock regulator specific alarms. Clicking an alarm opens the field to configure the alarm. Please see Section 8.4.2 for alarm configuration details. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 107: Save/Load Config

    The device allows for up to 8 configuration snapshots to be stored and managed locally, not including the current running configuration. 8.4.8.1 Save/Load Configs Figure 8.33 Saving and loading of configuration files ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 108: Save Configuration

    Partial configuration files are supported to allow a subset of configuration options to be changed instead of the entire unit configuration. Partial configuration files are validated as differences from the current running configuration upon import before being made active. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 109: Load Configuration From Remote Device

    The length of this field is limited to a maximum of 64 characters. Date saved Time stamp when the configuration was uploaded to the unit. File size Size of the configuration file. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 110 This operation will overwrite the snapshot currently stored in that position without prior notification. Upload Import a locally stored configuration file. Validate The validation process is done automatically during upload. The button is therefore dis- abled. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 111: Emergency Switch

    In this way the operational mode of a comprehensive system may be changed at the press of a single button. Contact T-VIPS for further information on the emergency switch unit.
  • Page 112 Active configuration The ID of the configuration that shall be applied when the emergency switch is active. This ID must be the ID of a valid configuration from the Stored Configurations list. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 113: Maintenance

    At the top are two buttons for resetting purposes: Reset Unit Provides an interface to perform a restart operation on the unit. Following a restart boot delay the user is prompted to reload the Web UI in the browser. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 114 The manufacturer assigned serial number used for warranty and software licensing. Installed boards The name and serial numbers of the circuit boards installed in each of the internal interface slots of the unit. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 115 IP input to operate through the Electrical Ethernet data interface, or through the SFP slot. Figure 8.39 SFP and Electrical Ether- net select When switching mode the unit will automatically reboot. The device configuration is kept but Data-2 references to will be invalid. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 116: Software Upgrade

    Reboot on success the new image, unless the option has been unchecked. If the upload is unsuccessful the progress bar turns red and an error message is displayed Status in the field. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 117: Feature Upgrade

    Note: It is recommended to verify the new software version via the “Prod- uct Info” page (Section 8.4.1) to verify that the update was successful and the latest software revision is active. 8.4.9.3 Feature Upgrade Figure 8.42 Feature Upgrade ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 118: Users

    To modify the password for a given privilege level select the user name from the list and click the Set password button. The administrator is then prompted with a dialogue requesting a new password. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 119: Gui Preferences

    0 means normal size. 8.5 Scrambling The scrambling page has a separate navigator (see figure 8.45)showing the supported scrambling modes. The number of modes is dependent on the current licences. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 120: Biss1

    New channels and groups are also shown as yellow with the label New Channel or New Group. Channels/groups that will be removed when the user hits the Apply button are shown as red. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 121 The channel id is used to separate individual ECMG connections. CA system id Unique value specifying the CAS. CA subsystem id CA subsystem id together with CA system id uniquely defines an ECMG in the whole system. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 122 The priority of the client. The client with priority one will be used first. The IP address of the client. Port The UDP port of the client. Used This is yes if the client is currently being used by the channel, no otherwise. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 123 Parameter set by ECMG telling if the access criteria parameter is to be included in all CW provision messages or only on updates. ECMs received Counter indicating number of ECMs received from ECMG for this stream. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 124 2 and 3. Selecting a stream lets the user configure that stream, see 8.50. The following parameters can be edited: Stream id Id used for separating EMM streams on a TCP connection. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 125 Please use a network monitor to verify bandwidth. EMMs received Counter indicating the number of received EMMs. Incoming EMM Pid The existing PID value of the incoming EMM stream if the EMMs are sent as TS packets. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 126: Alarms

    This shows whether the input is enabled or not. An input is enabled or disabled by clicking Apply the check box and hitting Input The name of the input, consisting of the factory defined label with the physical port number and the user defined name. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 127 Figure 8.52 shows the dialogue box. Select the statistics items you want to reset and then press Apply Figure 8.52 Reset statistics dialogue box ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 128: Ip Inputs

    The UDP port this IP input is configured to receive data on. Multicast Address If the IP input is configured to receive data through a multicast the multicast address is shown here. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 129: Switch Inputs

    Inputs Overview page. The page lists the defined input switches and offers controls to add and remove switch inputs. Figure 8.54 Inputs Overview - Switch Inputs ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 130: Copy Inputs

    Copy Input This column shows the unique name of the Copy Input. The name in the parentheses shows which input the Input Copy is copied from. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 131: Input

    In all sub-pages for a selected input a list of current alarms for that input is shown. The list is Current Status Section 8.3.1. identical to the list displayed in the view, described in section ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 132: Main

    Clicking this will set all satistics counters relating to the selected input to zero. Transport Stream Details field contains information and some configuration settings for the incoming transport stream: CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 133 A continuity counter (CC) error alarm is raised. Blue Stream is scrambled. The shade of blue represents whether the scrambling mode is odd or even. Hovering the mouse pointer over a PID provides detailed information about that PID. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 134: Alarms

    Display the accumulated number of errors since last alarm counter reset. Configured severity Display the configured alarm severity. Reset Alarm Counters Reset the alarm counters for all alarms belonging to the selected input. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 135 Alarm node These have a coloured indicator showing the alarms current status. In addition, the alarms configured severity or the current error count is shown in brackets to the right. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 136 The frame appears when a particular alarm is clicked. Its content may vary according to the alarm selected. Figure 8.60 Alarm details The alarm details section includes the following information and buttons. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 137 This button lets the user reset the "Alarm turned on" and "Error count" counters for this alarm. "PID" and "Service"alarms (Figure 8.61) allow overriding of sub items. For such alarms two tables are shown below the alarm details. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 138 An override can be edited or removed by right-clicking on the entry in the list. Alternatively Edit Remove this can be done by hitting the button, respectively. An override can also be added hitting the button and manually entering the ID and overridden values. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 139 If the box is not checked the input will listen for unicast traffic. Multicast group addr This parameter is only used if the “Join multicast” box is checked. This is the multicast group the input will join. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 140 RTP max jump The max jump in RTP sequence number between two consecutive packets received. Duplicated IP frames The number of received IP frames with RTP sequence numbers which have already been received. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 141: Rtp/Ip Diversity Reception

    The currently measured latency of the input after the diversity operation. This parameter reflects the network jitter the unit can handle at the moment. Min/Max latency This shows the minimum and maximum latency measured since the statistics was last reset. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 142 If the box is not checked the input will listen for unicast traffic. if this parameter is box is checked it is possible to enter the multicast group address the input will join. Source interface The interface on which this input will listen for data. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 143 These are “Merging”, “Not synchronized” and “Disabled”. “Merging” refers to normal operation where packets are being merged together as intend- “Not synchronized” means that the two IP input streams are not properly aligned and ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 144 field provides a single check box to enable or disable input FEC processing. If this box is not checked all other fields in this page is greyed out, i.e. not applicable. Status“ field shows the overall result of the FEC processing: CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 145 Figure 8.65 Ping page Timeouts in MAC address lookup tables can sometimes cause problems when routing one-way traffic. The Ping feature is designed to solve this by transmitting a ping message generating two-way traffic. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 146 The maximum time taken from sending a Ping message until the response is received. Regulator sub page is shown if figure 8.66. Figure 8.66 Regulator page Regulator Settings In the field it is possible to adjust the settings of an IP input buffer regulator. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 147 Rate Estimation state, where the signal is analysed to check if a better estimate of the bitrate can be found. When a better estimate ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 148: Copy

    field, a list will pop up with all allowed Source inputs on the unit. Input label Custom label for the selected input. The remainder of the page is similar to that of other input types, but lacks any physical prop- erties. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 149: Services

    The Services page displays a list of services running in the selected input. Each service type is represented by a symbol coloured to show the current alarm status of the service (figure 8.68). Figure 8.68 Service details overview when service list is not expanded. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 150 Whether the EIT schedule information is signalled to be present for this service. This information is extracted from SDT actual. Scrambling signalled Whether scrambling is signalled for the service. Interpretation of the Free_CA bit in SDT actual. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 151 Each component is shown with the following information: Component type symbol Symbol showing the kind of component. Textual description A text description of the component type. Type id The component type id. The transport PID number. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 152: Pids

    PID. The PID table contains the following columns: Info This column shows icons describing some aspects of the PID. The significance of the icons is given below. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 153 This is the packet stream type. Unsignalled PIDs have no type. Bitrate This is the current bitrate of the packet stream in Mbit/s. Min Rate This is the minimum rate of the packet stream in Mbit/s since the last rate reset. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 154 Figure 8.72 PID Details, rate view Vertically, the chart displays one bar for each of the packet streams present on the input. Adjacent to the PIDs the symbols shown in figure 8.71 are shown if relevant. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 155: Tables

    Configure to view id’s and keys in hexadecimal or decimal notation. The right hand side table of the sub page has the following columns: Table The type of information table and (in braces, []) the PID containing it. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 156 The parameters are the same as are shown in the table view. Settings sub page is shown in figure 8.74 CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 157 To see the service name for the services you have to configure analysis of SDTa (SDT actual) for DVB services, or TVCT/CVCT for ATSC services . ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 158 Edited fields are shown in yellow until applied. Default Src PID The default PID used for this table type. Use this value if you want to go back to DVB compliant input filtering. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 159: Switch

    Ports can be added to the switch in two ways. 1. Drag physical ports in the left hand side navigator, dropping them into the switch group at the wanted priority position. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 160 The return wait period can be used to avoid frequent switching between inputs. Status Shows current state, Idle Active Wait Hold with some timing information. Selected input The currently selected input. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 161: Alarms

    The navigation list also indicates ports transmitting the output transport stream. The labelling of the outputs is a combination of the user defined name of the output and the physical number of the output port. 8.7.1 Outputs Overview ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 162: Output

    The right section consists of a utilisation bar and a number showing the total rate that is currently being transmitted on this output. The utilisation bar shows how much of the total rate is filled with data. A tool-tip on the utilisation bar shows the current effective bitrate. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 163: Main

    Enable output Enable or disable the output. Output label This lets the user type in a label for the selected output. The label is only used for presentational purposes. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 164 The range of the parameter is 1-65565. Typing 1 would mean transmitting a null packet in every second packet position; typing 99 would guarantee 1% stuffing. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 165 The bandwidth to use for this channel. Transmission mode Selects the transmission mode to use, i the number of carriers per symbol. Code rate Selects which code rate to use in the range of 1/2 to 7/8. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 166: Configuration Wizard

    It can only be configured if “Priority per service” has been chosen. You can set the value to 1, 2 or 3. If 1 is chosen, all components in a service will get the same CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 167 This step looks slightly different depending on the chosen mode of operation in step one. Clicking the Finish button on this page will apply the configuration, clearing all previous configurations. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 168: Alarms

    The Alarms page lets the user configure and view the status of all alarms belonging to the selected output. The page functions exactly like the input alarms page, except it is not possible to copy settings from a different output. (See Section 8.6.2.2). CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 169: Mip

    This tab is only shown if the device is featured with SFN adapter licence. It is also not present if the output is in ATSC mode. The tab has two sub pages. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 170: Mip Configuration

    Shows the current state of the MIP controller. This is a controller that can be controlled through SNMP. It can inhibit MIP transmission. If this value is “-” no command has been received. If the value is “Stopped (Xs)”, MIP transmission is stopped for X seconds. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 171: Sfn Sync

    The SFN Synchronisator is used to synchronise the MIP timestamp among several CP525 units. This is required for use with the T-VIPS TNS541 TS Seamless Switch when running in a Seamless DVB-T SFN Network. It is important that the different CP525’s are connected to the same TimeSource and Clock Regulator source.

  • Page 172: Configuration

    If this value increases or decreases over time, the Clock Regulator and TimeSource are drifting apart, and over time this will cause the unit to loose sync compared to a separate CP525 connected to the same TimeSources. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 173: Selected Timesource Status

    Press the Apply button next to the drop down menu to activate the setting. If "None" is selected each service that shall appear on the output must be expressly enabled. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 174 Service name This is the name of the service. If no SDT actual is present on the chosen input or if it is CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 175 Clicking it applies a configuration with "Transmit" mode and default parameters to the selected service(s). This means that the selected service(s) will be transmitted. The change is immediate, with no extra request for confirmation. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 176: Service Edit Dialogue

    The service edit dialogue has the tabs General Service Descriptors Components , which are described in the following sections. 8.7.2.6.1 Service Edit – General Figure 8.93 Service edit dialogue - General tab CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 177 Also the PCR PID is set to 8191 ("Null" packet) in the re-generated PMT. This feature can be used when handling time-shared services that share a Video/PCR PID that should be locally remapped to different output PID values depending on which ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 178 When the TS output mode is ATSC, the section is replaced by a section, as shown in Figure 8.94. The following information for ATSC services is shown: Channel name Major/minor channel number Service type Modulation mode Channel TSID CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 179 Running status field from SDT service loop. EIT P/F flag EIT present/following presence flag from service loop. EIT Schedule flag EIT schedule flag from service loop. Free/CA mode Scrambling indicator from service loop. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 180: Service Edit - Service Descriptors

    There are also two configuration frames, the PMT Program Descriptor Rules frame and the Descriptor Rules frame. If the output mode is ATSC the latter is not shown. These may be used CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 181 Note that this dialogue is slightly different when removing a descriptor, which only requires that the tag value is entered. Descriptor tag Specify the descriptor tag value, in hexadecimal notation, for the descriptor you want to ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 182: Service Edit - Components

    If a component is matched by more than one rule, the precedence of the rules is 1. Global remap 2. PID rule 3. Tag rule CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 183 The input PID value of this component stream. A matching PID rule found for the PID is indicated with a pencil next to the PID value. In Type The decoded component type of this stream. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 184 Input service ID The service in which the signalling should be regenerated. Type a service ID or selection one from the list of services currently present on the selected input port. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 185 Local remap to PID services on the input PID 1200 1000 Component has a Tag-rule Figure 8.98 Component dialogue - Important elements. Figure 8.99 Component add dialogue - Components tab Single - Multiple ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 186 In the dialogue you may add signalling for unsignalled incoming PIDs. The dialogue consists of one frame for defining PID value and PID type, one for component scrambling, and one for adding component descriptors. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 187 fields needed to add a rule for the selected component. In the PID Config frame parameters for a PID rule or global PID remapping may be added. The PID Config section has the following fields: ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 188 If more than one component was selected, the dialogue will look slightly different. At the top will be a list of components currently being edited. Only mode and priority queue may be CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 189: Service Edit - Scrambling

    The groups in this drop down are the ones configured on the Device Info - Conditional Access - ECM page, Section 8.5.2.1. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 190 PID Config frame parameters for a PID rule may be added. The PID Config section has the following fields. Scrambling mode This drop down can be set to one of three values. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 191: Service Edit - Fallback

    fields to select a fall-back service, otherwise the page consists of three main sections. Note: Service fall-back is a licensed feature and this tab is only visible if the licence key is installed. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 192 “Active” state. If the timer reaches zero a switch is performed and the device enters to the “Waiting” state. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 193 To the right of the table you can configure the Switch wait period . This value is the number of seconds the state that warrants a switch must be in place before actual switching is performed. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 194: Pids

    The packet id. The blue information icon offers a tool-tip with more information about the PID. Src Input This tells the PID input port. Type For signalled PIDs this shows the PID type. For unsignalled PIDs this column is empty. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 195 When clicked a new dialogue opens where the user can select the input for which the configuration should be applied, the packet id in that input signal for which the configuration should apply, what output PID value and what kind of configuration to apply ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 196 Stop this PID if it is not signalled in PSI. Stop if signalled Stop this PID if it is signalled in PSI. Stop always Stop this PID, whether it is signalled in PSI or not. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 197: Tables

    In this mode the player will always try to pack sections together. However, no more than one section will start per TS packet. Also, section headers are not allowed to be split between two TS packets. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 198 The table in Figure 8.109 shows the main table configuration screen consisting of a grid where the columns are: Table The short name of the table configured in this row. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 199 8.7.2.8.6. The tables are retrieved from the static si database and played out unchanged. Playout Internal Used in order to generate TDT/TOT from the internal real time clock. Interval Playout interval in any playout mode, in milliseconds. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 200: Eit Sch

    field where user can configure the playout of the EIT Schedule tables. The following parameters may be configured: Note: The playout of EIT schedule requires that analysis of EIT schedule is turned on at the input. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 201: Eit/Ett Sch

    EIT data for later days. When setting a group to 0 days the group is not used. 8.7.2.8.3 EIT/ETT Sch This page is not available when the output is in DVB mode. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 202: Eit Sources

    PSIP generating system such as the Triveni GuideBuilder. 8.7.2.8.4 EIT sources This page is not available when the output is in ATSC mode. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 203: Dynamic Psip

    This setting will enable or disable the reception of Dynamic PSIP data. Mode Currently supported modes are either HTTP or FTP. This decides which protocol that will be used to fetch the Dynamic PSIP data. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 204 The parameters in the “Dynamic PSIP Status” section are: Last poll The time when the last poll was executed. Last file downloaded The name of the last file downloaded from the PMCP server. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 205: Static Si

    When adding a PMT table be sure to enter the correct PID for this table. This PID must agree with the entries in the PAT. All tables can be transmitted on an alternate PID; this is done using the "Override PID" option. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 206: Psi/Si/Psip Editor

    CRC is recalculated on a commit, thus the CRC does not have to be evaluated beforehand. A simple method to obtain a correctly formatted hexadecimal string is to copy the decoded section of the wanted table under "Tables" on a T-VIPS CP545 or equivalent equipment. 8.7.2.8.7 PSI/SI/PSIP editor Figure 8.117 PSI/SI editor tree...

  • Page 207: Psi/Si Editor

    This page is not available when the output is in ATSC mode. The PSI/SI editor allows the user to add, remove or edit networks, transport streams, services, components and descriptors as he sees fit. Networks ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 208 Figure 8.119 Transport Stream Each network can have any number of transport streams belonging to it. By selecting a network or right-clicking it the user can add a new transport stream to the network. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 209 Figure 8.120 Channel Each transport stream can have any number of channels belonging to it. By selecting a transport stream or right-clicking it the user can add a channel to the transport stream. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 210 Opens the "Add Descriptor" dialog to add an SDT descriptor to this channel. The "ser- vice_descriptor" is added automatically when the channel is created. Add PMT descriptor Opens the "Add Descriptor" dialog to add an PMT descriptor to this channel. Components CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 211 By selecting the "Bouquet Association Table" item or right-clicking it the user can addd a Bouquet to the system. A bouquet is a collection of channels, which may traverse the boundary of a network. New bouquets have the mandatory BAT descriptor "bouquet_name_descriptor" added by de- fault. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 212 Some elements have predefined descriptors with custom configuration pages. These descriptors get separate radio buttons. By clicking the add button the descriptor is added and selected in the tree. The predefined descriptors have custom configuration pages which should be self explanatory. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 213: Psip Editor

    This page is only available when the output is in ATSC mode. The PSIP editor allows the user to add, remove or edit channels, components and descriptors as he sees fit. Transport Stream ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 214 Opens the "Add Descriptor" dialog to add a CAT descriptor to this transport stream. Reset All Clicking this button will reset the PSIP editor configuration. This set all fields to their default values and remove all descriptors and channels. System Time Table CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 215 If selected, the date and hour of the transition should also be entered. Add STT descriptor Opens the "Add Descriptor" dialog to add an STT descriptor to the STT. Channels Figure 8.127 Channel ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 216 PMT PID specifies the PID of the Transport Stream packets which shall contain the PMT section applicable for this channel. The minimum and default value of this field is 16. Source ID A number that identifies the programming source associated with this channel. In this CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 217 Opens the "Add Descriptor" dialog to add an TVCT descriptor to this channel. The "ser- vice_locations" is added automatically when the channel is created. Add PMT descriptor Opens the "Add Descriptor" dialog to add an PMT descriptor to this channel. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 218: Pri Queue

    Note: Remark that the PSI player queue (ID 64) is placed at higher priority than the Audio/Video queue to assure that PSI tables is delivered even on an overload. The grid has these columns CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 219 The shaping parameters are shown only for the base queue, indicating that the setting is shared by all the member queues. Please refer to figure for a diagram of the resources used. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 220: Default Priority Queues

    Transmit services by default option together with the Auto Remap PIDs feature described in Section 8.7.2.10.1. This way PIDs from separate inputs may be easily divided into separate priority queues. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 221: Advanced

    PID value within the PID range will be used. PID value = ’Start PID’ + (’Port Index’ x ’Port Offset’) + (’Service Index’ x ’Service Offset’) + (’Component Index’ x ’Component Offset’) ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 222 PID value while following occurrences will be remapped according to the specified rules. Keep last remap If enabled and there is a change on the input signal(s), the last Auto-Remapped PID value CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 223: Automatic Service Remapping

    The buttons “Add Rule” and “Remove Rule” can be used to add and remove the respective rule types. 8.7.2.10.2 Automatic Service Remapping The configuration of automatic service remapping can be seen in figure 8.132. Figure 8.132 Configuration of automatic PID remapping ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 224 ID will remain at original service ID value while following occurrences will be remapped according to the specified rules. Keep last remap If enabled and there is a change on the input signal(s), the last Auto-Remapped Service CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 225: Mute

    The availability of this page depends on the ’Output Mute’ feature key. The mute controller can be configured to turn off the output based on a list of criteria referring to alarms in the system. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 226 Enable Option to enable given criterion. If disabled, the criterion data is kept, but it is not used as a muting condition. Name User specified label used to identify the criterion. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 227: Edit Expression Dialogue

    Expressions can be built by selecting alarms and ports, or by typing the expression manually. Section 8.4.2.3 for a detailed explanation of the expression syntax. Label Name used when adding the virtual relay. This name will be visible in the virtual relay module. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 228: Outgoing

    This page shows the service composition of the output, Figure 8.135. Refer to Section 8.6.2.5 for a description of the page contents, since it is simlar to the user interface description of each input. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 229: Service Routing

    The Service ID (program number) of the service on the input port. Input Service Name The name of the service as described in the "Service Description Table" (DVB-SDT) or "Virtual Channel Table" (ATSC-VCT). ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 230: Pids

    The minimum and maximum recorded rates of the PID since the last rate reset, in Mbit/s. CCErr Cnt This counter shows the number of CC errors on this PID since the last CC error count reset. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 231: Tables

    8.138. Figure 8.138 Outgoing tables list PSI/SI/PSIP tables that are not handled in a "Playout" mode will not appear here. Please refer Section 8.6.2.7 for a detailed description of the page. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 232: Output Copies

    This page is shown in Figure 8.140. Figure 8.140 IP Configuration. Basic IP Config field: Enable If this box is checked, the generated transport stream will be played out over IP using the shown parameters. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 233 When this option is enabled, the MAC address used when configuring a multicast destination IP address will be resolved to the IP address of the multicast router. If not using the multicast router option, multicast addresses automatically resolve to dedicated multicast MAC addresses. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 234 The bitrate of the MPEG-2 transport stream contained in the IP stream. Column FEC Ethernet rate The bitrate of the column FEC contribution to the IP data. Row FEC Ethernet rate The bitrate of the row FEC contribution to the IP data. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 235: Fec

    The bitrate of the IP frames containing this MPEG-2 transport stream and any FEC data related to this stream. Data Ethernet rate The bitrate of the MPEG-2 transport stream contained in the IP stream. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 236: Ping

    Time to live This figure indicates the number of routing points the Ping message may encounter before it is discarded. OK responses Indicates how many valid Ping responses have been received. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 237 The minimum time taken from sending a Ping message until the response is received. Max roundtrip The maximum time taken from sending a Ping message until the response is received. Clicking the Clear Statistics button resets the counts in the Status field. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 238 CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 239: Snmp

    Describes common textual conventions (data types etc.) used throughout the entire MIB set. For example, definition of alarm status numbers are defined in this MIB. VIGW-BASE-MIB Defines the top level MIB structure including the enterprise specific root node for device control (1.3.6.1.4.1.22909). ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 240 Control of output bitrate and other ASI parameters (spread/burst mode). Control of MIP insertion (if enabled in the product) OFDM modulation parameters Enable/disable of MIP insertion Control of PSI/SI/PSIP table playout CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 241: Snmp Related Configuration Settings

    The community strings are used to provide simple password protection for SNMP read and write requests. The strings can be configured from the GUI. It is also possible to configure the community strings to be used for trap messages. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 242: Trap Destination Table

    The device forwards alarms as traps on a basic level. No information about subid3 will be transmitted. Detailed The device forwards alarms as traps. If there are sub-entries that are using the subid3 value, each sub.entry will be transmitted in separate trap messages. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 243: Alarm/Status Related Snmp Traps

    All alarm event traps (i.e. all traps defined in Table 9.1 except unitAlarmStatusChanged contain a severity field which is encoded according to the definition below: Severity Description Cleared Indeterminate Warning Minor Major Critical ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 244: Alarm Event Fields

    This variable contains the new, top level alarm status of the unit after the condition unitAlarmStatus leading to this trap messsage. It may be used to quickly update the top level status for the device after receiving the trap message. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 245: Matching Of On/Off Traps

    The fields in these traps are fetched from the . The meaning of unitAlarmTrapHistoryTable these fields correspond to the fields in the for SNMPv2 traps and are unitEventHistoryTable not described in more detail here. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 246: Using Net-Snmp To Access Mib Information

    Note the following parameters used: -v 2c This indicates that the version to be used is 2c. This is important as the default value is 3, which is currently not supported. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 247 This is the parameter type and value. We use “s” to indicate a string and “New name” is the actual string value. The type should match the type defined in the MIB file. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 248 CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 249: Examples Of Use

    PIDs and, still do manual PID mappings, but you would have to add the PID mapping with the flag “Transmit always". ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 250: Simple Local Insertion Of A Progam

    Having the case above, you also need to add signalling of a data component that is signalled on one or more of the national services, to the locally generated channel. This is illustrated in figure 10.1. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 251: Sfn Operation

    7. For the smoothest bytewise output set ASI mode to "Spread" on 10.7 Seamless SFN To operate in a Seamless SFN system together with the T-VIPS TNS541 TS Seamless Switch the CP525 cMux units must be synchronised to the same time sources.

  • Page 252: Adding An Unsignalled Component (Ghost Pid)

    4. Enable SFN sync as described in section 8.7.2.4.2. 5. Connect both units to the same switch on a T-VIPS TNS541 TS Seamless Switch. Make sure that TNS541 is set to MIP matching mode. See the T-VIPS TNS541 TS Seamless Switch User’s Manual on how to change...

  • Page 253: Scrambling A Service Using Biss1 Key

    Select service for scrambling Outputs Services 1. Navigate to the page, and select the sub-tab. 2. Select the service containing the desired component and make sure it’s transmitted and press edit. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 254: Verify Scrambling Setup

    10.10.1 Scrambling Setting up the scrambler consist of two phases; setting up an ECM connection for exchang- ing control words (CWs) for ECMs, and selecting individual services and/or components for scrambling. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 255: Setting Up An Ecm Connection

    ECM since the SCG and ECM are linked together in the setup of the ECM connection. Note: It is possible to signal ECMs in the service PMT without actually scrambling any components. This is also possible without a successful ECM connection. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 256: Emm Insertion

    If the error is severe the MUX will reset its connection to the EMMG and re-listen. Remember to check the alarm log, as some warnings may disappear quite rapidly. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 257: Preventive Maintenance And Fault-Finding

    Warning: Do not attempt to service this product as opening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltages or other hazards. Refer all servicing to service personnel who have been authorised by T-VIPS. In case of equipment failure unplug the unit from the power and refer servicing to qualified...

  • Page 258: Warranty

    Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding 11.1.4 Warranty The CP525 is covered by standard T-VIPS warranty service for a period of 24 months following the date of delivery. The warranty covers the following: All defects in material and workmanship (hardware only) under normal use and service.

  • Page 259: Psu Led Not Lit / Power Supply Problem

    If the fault persists, and cannot be rectified using the instructions given in this manual, contact T-VIPS Customer Support. Switch off the equipment if it becomes unusable, or to protect it from further damage.

  • Page 260: Fan(S) Not Working / Unit Overheating

    11.4 Returning the unit Before shipping the CP525 to T-VIPS, contact your local T-VIPS reseller or T-VIPS directly for additional advice. 1. Write the following information on a tag and attach it to the CP525.

  • Page 261: Technical Specification

    Table A.1 Environmental specification Operating temperature 0 to +50 C Storage temperature -20 to +70 C Relative humidity 5 % to 95 % (non-condensing) Handling/movement Designed for fixed use when in operation ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 262: Power

    48 VDC Voltage tolerance limits 36-72 VDC Power consumption 60 W Table A.4 Physical details Pin Placement Specification 1 top + (positive terminal) 2 middle - (negative terminal) 3 bottom Chassis Ground CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 263: Input/Output Ports

    Max cable length (Belden 8281 type) 300 m typical A.4.3 Ethernet management port Table A.7 Ethernet Management Port Specification Type 10/100Base-T Connector type RJ45 A.4.4 Ethernet data port Table A.8 Ethernet Data Port Specification Type 10/100/1000Base-T Connector type RJ45 ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 264: Serial Usb Interface

    Relay 2 - Open on alarm (NO) Prepared for +5 V Output Ground Alarm Relay - Closed on alarm (NC) Alarm Relay Common Alarm Relay - Open on alarm (NO) Optional Reset Input CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 265: External Reference

    Conducted and radiated emission limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47-Telecommunications, Part 15: radio frequency devices, sub part B -Unintentional Radiators. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 266: Ce Marking

    Such kind of buffer is required to achieve a protective electrical barrier between the “public telecommunication system” and the unit. This electrical barrier is required to achieve protection against lightening or faults in nearby electrical installations. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 267: Forward Error Correction In Ip Networks

    1500 bytes, or about 5% of a video frame for a video stream running at 5 Mbit/s, a lost IP packet will result in visible impairments. Figure B.1 Impairments of an IP packet stream ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 268: Standardisation

    XOR calculation is not done on adjacent packets; rather packets at a fixed distance are used. This can be visualised by arranging the packets in a two dimensional array and inserting them in rows in the same order as they are transmitted. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 269 FEC calculations it is now possible to handle more complex packet loss distribution patterns and correct up to L+D lost packets. Figure B.3 Two-dimensional FEC calcula- tion matrix ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 270 Packets marked 8 and 9 are protected by the same column FEC packet and are recovered by the row FEC packets after recovery of packets 1 through 7. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 271: Transmission Aspects

    FEC to an IP video stream in a heavily loaded network. High instantaneous packet rates may cause temporary overload resulting in packet loss, defeating the object of introducing FEC in the first place. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 272: Quality Of Service And Packet Loss In Ip Networks

    1 x 10 , but occasionally a link may become degraded showing PLR figures like 3 x 10 . The performance will vary over the day with the lowest performance CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 273: Error Improvement

    For ease of reference the diagram indicates packet loss rates resulting in one visible impairment (error hit) per day at transport stream bit rates of 40Mb/s, 270Mb/s and 1,5Gb/s, respectively. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 274: Latency And Overhead

    FEC calculation must be collected before a missing packet can be recovered. Figure B.11 shows how different matrix sizes result in different latencies and required buffer sizes, using column-only FEC processing. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 275 FEC calculations to recover more missing packets. The equipment manufacturer is at liberty to determine the algorithm used in error recovery as long as the requirements and limitations of the specification are respected. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 276 CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 277: Alarms

    Table C.3 shows the possible alarms that can be signalled by the CP525. For each alarm type, essential information is presented. The different fields are described in Table C.2. ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 278 Subid2 value. Subid3 This field is present if the Subid3 value of the alarm type is used. The text in the table describes the usage of the Subid3 value. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 279 IP input channel identifier No data received Warning Description: No data received on Ethernet input for stream. Type: IP Input (Type ID = 23) Clear event: Yes Subid2: IP input channel identifier ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 280 System (Type ID = 13) Clear event: Yes Time source not OK Notification Description: One or more time sources are not OK. Type: System (Type ID = 13) Clear event: Yes CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 281 Description: This event is generated when a user logs out from the system. Type: System (Type ID = 13) Clear event: No System started Notification Description: The system has booted. Type: System (Type ID = 13) Clear event: No ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 282 Type: Switcher (Type ID = 14) Clear event: Yes Subid3: Source Spare is active Warning Description: Spare input is active Type: Switcher (Type ID = 14) Clear event: Yes Subid3: Source CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 283 System (Type ID = 13) Clear event: Yes New SW license installed Notification Description: New SW licenses have been loaded and installed without requiring reboot. Type: System (Type ID = 13) Clear event: No ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 284 Port (Type ID = 9) Clear event: Yes Subid2: Port identifier 1110 No sync Critical Description: No valid ASI stream detected. Type: Port (Type ID = 9) Clear event: Yes Subid2: Port identifier CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 285 Clear event: Yes Subid2: Port identifier Subid3: Service 1160 PID error Warning Description: See ETSI Technical Report 290. Type: Port (Type ID = 9) Clear event: Yes Subid2: Port identifier Subid3: ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 286 MIP enabled when no 1PPS lock configured Warning Description: MIP insertion is enabled, but the unit is not locked to an external 1PPS source. Type: Port (Type ID = 9) Clear event: Yes Subid2: Port identifier CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...
  • Page 287 Subid2: Port identifier Subid3: 1803 PID rate too low Filtered Description: PID bitrate is lower than set limit. Type: Port (Type ID = 9) Clear event: Yes Subid2: Port identifier Subid3: ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 288 Description: No contact with PSIP download client. Type: System (Type ID = 13) Clear event: Yes Description: 2100 PSIP repetition error Warning Type: Port (Type ID = 9) Clear event: Yes Subid2: Port identifier CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 289: D References

    [11] ITU-T Y.1541 (02/2006) Series Y: Global Information Infrastructure, Internet Protocol As- pects and Next-Generation Networks: Internet protocol aspects; Quality of service and network performance. Network performance objectives for IP-based Services ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)
  • Page 290 Pro-MPEG Forum: Pro-MPEG Code of Practice #4 release 1, July 2004: Transmission of High Bit Rate Studio Streams over IP Networks [14] J. Rosenberg, H. Schulzrinne, IETF RFC2733, December 1999: An RTP Payload Format for Generic Forward Error Correction CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

  • Page 291: Quality Of Service, Setting Packet Priority

    (TOS). Both these methods use the same bits in the IP header and both of them are in common use. IP precedence values range from 0 to 7. Diff-serve code point (DSCP) values range from 0 to Figure E.1 Differentiated services (Diff-serve) and precedence bits (TOS) ID: um_tsmux CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944)

  • Page 292: Cp525 Configuration

    This value will be directly transferred to 3 user priority bits in the VLAN header. More information on quality of service issues and configuration can be found in the literature, e.g. router configuration guides. CP525 cMux User’s Manual Rev. 5.20.12 (3944) ID: um_tsmux...

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