Related Manuals for Ross openGEAR TSM-100
Summary of Contents for Ross openGEAR TSM-100
- Page 1 Ross Video Limited TSM-100 Transport Stream Monitor User Manual Product Name: TSM-100...
- Page 2 The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2010 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited. Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only.
-
Page 3: Symbol Meanings
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and/or that installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. - Page 4 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
-
Page 5: Environmental Information
Environmental Information The TSM-100 complies with the European Union's RoHS Directive. This stands for "the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment". This Directive bans the placing on the EU market of new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction In This Chapter ........................1-1 A Word of Thanks ....................1-1 Overview ........................1-2 Features ........................1-2 Reference documents ....................1-3 Glossary ........................1-3 Functional Block Diagrams ..................1-5 Documentation Terms ....................1-6 ... - Page 8 Custom Tables ....................... 4-17 GPIO Output Status ....................4-17 Setting Up the TSM-100 In This Chapter ........................5-1 General Settings ....................... 5-2 Time Settings ......................5-3 ATSC and DVB Intervals ..................5-3 Custom Tables Settings ................... 5-4 ...
-
Page 9: Introduction
Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing the openGear TSM-100 Transport Stream Monitor. The TSM-100 is part of a full line of Digital Products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products. You will be pleased at how easily your new TSM-100 fits into your overall working environment. Equally pleasing is the product quality, reliability and functionality. -
Page 10: Overview
Overview The TSM-100 monitors several critical characteristics of an MPEG 2 Transport Stream (TS), and warn the user of any error conditions. The error conditions are categorized on the five-level scale defined by ATSC Recommended Practice A/78. These vary from relatively minor errors (Technically Non Compliant or TNC) to very serious ones (Transport stream Off Air or TOA). -
Page 11: Reference Documents
• GPIO Alarm output, which can be either a contact closure or logic level, depending on the choice of rear module. • SNMP alarm output available, if enabled on the frame. • Reclocked ASI output, allowing connection of other test and monitoring equipment. •... - Page 12 • PSIP: Program and System Information Protocol, defined by ATSC A/65. A specification that defines metadata that is required in an ATSC TS, in addition to essential PSI tables. The acronyms for the PSIP tables are given below. • PID: Packet ID. A 13-bit address that identifies each component of a TS. For example, each ES and PSI table has its own PID.
-
Page 13: Functional Block Diagrams
Functional Block Diagrams TSM-100 with R01, R21 or R23 Rear Module ASI Out pass Equalize / Serialize ASI In Deserialize Analyze GPIO TSM-100 with R02 or R22 Rear Module Equalize / ASI In ASI Out Serialize Deserialize Analyze Relays GPIO Figure 1. -
Page 14: Documentation Terms
Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide: • “Frame” refers to the DFR-8310 or DFR-DFR-8321 series frame that houses the TSM-100. Note that the frame must have the network option for use with the TSM-100. • “Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses the TSM-100. •... -
Page 15: Quick Start
2. Install DashBoard on a computer connected to the LAN. The DashBoard Control System software and manual are available on the Ross Video website. 3. Install the rear module in the frame, as described in the section “Rear Module Installation” of this manual. - Page 16 1-8 • Introduction TSM-100 User Manual (Iss. 02)
-
Page 17: Installation And Setup
Unpack each TSM-100 you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video Limited directly. Installation and Setup • 2-1... -
Page 18: Rear Module Installation
Rear Module Installation The openGear frame provides slots for ten individual rear modules. As discussed in the section “Frame and Rear Module Compatibility”, the TSM-100 operate with a variety of rear modules. Figure 2 shows two rear modules mounted on an openGear frame. If you received a rear module with your TSM-100, you will need to install it in your frame before you can install the TSM-100 itself or connect cables to the slot you have chosen for it. -
Page 19: Board Installation
Board Installation Use the following procedure to install the TSM-100 in an openGear frame: Notice — It is recommended to use a frame with the cooling fan option in all cases, in order to allow all slots to be used without exceeding heat dissipation limits. 1. -
Page 20: Cable Connections
Cable Connections This section provides information for connecting cables to the rear modules on the frame backplane. Connect the input and output cables according to the following diagram and the descriptions that follow. It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs. Figure 3 shows the rear modules that are most commonly used with the TSM-100;... -
Page 21: Rear Module Styles
BNC 1 ASI Input (may be labelled "VID In", "SDI In", or "ASI In") This jack accepts an ASI video signal. The input signal is internally terminated in 75 ohms when the TSM-100 is installed. The TSM-100 requires this input in all cases. BNC 3 ASI Output (may be labelled "VID Out", "SDI Out"... - Page 22 There are also “split” rear modules that can accommodate two cards. Each card is connected to half of the connectors on the rear module. An DFR-8321 series frame with ten “split” rear modules can hold twenty cards. The ONG-MDL-R01 and R02 are full rear modules for the DFR-8310 series frame; each can accommodate one TSM-100 card.
-
Page 23: User Controls And Indicators
User Controls and Indicators In This Chapter This chapter contains a description of the TSM-100 user controls: • Switches • LEDs User Controls and Indicators • 3-1 TSM-100 User Manual (Iss. 02) -
Page 24: User Controls
User Controls Figure 4 shows the front edge of the TSM-100. Following the illustration are descriptions of the controls and indicators identified here. Figure 4. Card-edge User Controls Bypass Switch If the TSM-100 is installed in a rear module such as the ONG-MDL-R01 or R21 or R23 that has a bypass relay, this two-position pushbutton can be used to control the relay that routes ASI either through or around the TSM-100. -
Page 25: Leds
LEDs The front-edge of the card features LEDs that display the status of the input signals. Descriptions are provided in the following table: Table 2. Status LED Descriptions Color Location Display and Description When off, there is no power. When lit and green the card is running with valid input. Red/ When flashing green, the boot loader is waiting for software upload. - Page 26 3-4 • User Controls and Indicators TSM-100 User Manual (Iss. 02)
-
Page 27: Transport Stream Monitoring
In This Chapter This chapter provides a detailed explanation of the functions available when using DashBoard to monitor the TSM-100. The DashBoard program and manual are available for download from the Ross Video website. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: •... -
Page 28: Selecting A Tsm-100 Card
Selecting a TSM-100 Card Figure 5 shows a typical DashBoard screen. After it has established its connection to the frame containing the TSM-100, a list of modules is displayed at the left side. Clicking on a frame and then double-clicking on a TSM-100 causes a window for that module to be opened, resulting in the display shown here. -
Page 29: Product Status
Product Status The left side of this figure shows product information that is useful in discussing the operation of the module with Ross Video’s Technical Support staff. Figure 5: TSM-100 DashBoard Screen, showing Product Status and Settings Interpreting Error Severity Levels The Card Status and many other status fields in the TSM-100 follow the error severity levels defined by A/78. - Page 30 For a detailed explanation of these error levels, please refer to ATSC A/78. The following is a point-form summary of some of the most important principles: • Many components of a Transport Stream have a maximum allowable cycle time (interval) between repetitions, which we call T •...
-
Page 31: Summary
Summary Figure 6 shows the main status screen for the TSM-100. This is how you would normally leave your DashBoard display unless you are investigating a specific error condition. Figure 6. Summary status screen Card Status is a summary of the other indicators below it. It indicates the most serious error level that has occurred. -
Page 32: Pmt Intervals
Table Intervals is a summary of the timing of the individual tables that the TSM-100 monitors. If this is not OK (green), more detailed error information can be found by examining the Table Intervals tab. PMT Counters is a summary of other errors in the PMTs that define the Transport Stream. If this is not OK (green), more detailed error information can be found by examining the PMT Counters tab. - Page 33 Figure 7. PMT Intervals status screen Note — The following scenario describes how one might make use of this status screen. You notice that the Card State of the TSM-100 is yellow (TNC). This indicator is visible in four places: in the Summary screen;...
-
Page 34: Pmt Counters
PMT Counters As discussed in the preceding section, the Program Map Table (PMT) is an essential component of each program in a Transport Stream. The second screen dedicated to PMTs is shown in Figure 8. The upper portion of the status area shows the same information as the PMT Intervals screen. This is followed by a list of programs, with one row for each program detected in the Transport Stream. - Page 35 Version is a count of the number of times that the PMT’s version number has incremented inappropriately. Whenever the contents of the PMT change, indicating a change in the program structure, the PMT’s Version number is required to increment. If it does not, or if it increments incorrectly, a Version error is counted. CE is a count of the number of discontinuities in the packet continuity counter for the PMT.
- Page 36 Table State Example The following scenario describes how you might make use of this status screen. You notice that the Card State of the TSM-100 is yellow (TNC). This indicator is visible in four places: in the Summary screen; in the Product Status area at the top of the TSM-100 status area;...
- Page 37 Table Counters The preceding section described the interval timers for important DVB or ATSC tables. The second screen dedicated to tables is shown in Figures 12 (DVB) and 13 (ATSC). This upper portion of the status area shows general information about the Transport Stream, as on other status screens. This is followed by a list of the table types monitored by the TSM-100, along with their status, just as in the Table Intervals screen.
- Page 38 CE is a count of the number of discontinuities in the packet continuity counter for the table. Every PID in a Transport Stream (TS) has a continuity count that increments by one with each new TS packet. If this does not increment correctly, a CE error is counted.
-
Page 39: Pid Summary
PID Summary The preceding sections have been concerned principally with the integrity of DVB and ATSC tables: that is, PSI and PSIP. This section describes monitoring of elementary streams such as video and audio. Figure 13 shows the PID Summary screen, which provides a list of the elementary streams that belong to the programs that are carried in the Transport Stream. -
Page 40: Pcr Details
PCR Details Each program must contain a Program Clock Reference (PCR). This component provides the timing for all decoding operations at the receiver. It is embedded in TS packets belonging to an elementary stream, typically but not necessarily the video stream. The PMT specifies the PID of the stream that contains the PCR. Other streams in the program may also contain a PCR, but the one indicated by the PMT is the reference. -
Page 41: Pts Details
PTS Details Elementary streams normally contain Presentation Time Stamps (PTS). These are used by the receiver to know when to present specific items of content to the user. They are embedded in TS packets belonging to individual elementary streams. For both DVB and ATSC, the PTS has a maximum allowable interval time. The TSM-100 measures PTS intervals, and presents the results in much the same way as the PCR discussed in the preceding section. -
Page 42: General Errors
General Errors This screen , shown in Figure 17, summarizes some error types that pertain to the Transport Stream transmission layers and also shows inconsistencies in its overall logical structure. Figure 17. General Errors status screen Transport Errors reports the number of TS packets received with the transport_error_indicator flag in the TS packet header set. -
Page 43: Custom Tables
Unreferenced PID is a list of PIDs that have been detected in the Transport Stream, but are not defined to be part of its structure. They do not represent an error condition as such. However, downstream equipment may legally delete them. If references to these PIDs were erroneously omitted from the TS, it is important to recognize and correct this situation. -
Page 44: Gpio Output Status
GPIO Output Status The TSM-100 uses general-purpose outputs to signal error conditions to external equipment. The GPIO Output status screen displays the state of each of these outputs, as shown in Figure 19. Only those that are relevant are displayed. GPIO 1 signals “ASI Bypass”. In this example, the rear module does not provide a bypass capability;... -
Page 45: Setting Up The Tsm-100
Setting Up the TSM-100 In This Chapter This chapter explains how to use the graphical user interface to set up the TSM-100, using DashBoard through a network connection. The following topics are discussed: • General Settings • ATSC and DVB Intervals •... -
Page 46: General Settings
General Settings Figure 21 shows the Settings tab. Before proceeding to any of the other sections, please ensure that these settings are correct, as they will have an effect on the operation of the other functions. Figure 20. Settings menu The first action you need to take on this page before using the TSM-100 for monitoring is to select the Transport Stream Input to be either ASI or IP. -
Page 47: Time Settings
Time Settings As a convenience, the TSM-100 can maintain the current time and date, and display them on the Product status screen. The Time settings menu allows you to either select an automatic source of the time and date or enter them manually. -
Page 48: Custom Tables Settings
Each entry in the list is for one TS component i.e. a table or a PCR or PTS timestamp. For each entry, the following items can be set: the maximum interval time and its units of measure (normally milliseconds, but seconds in a few cases), and a checkbox that specifies whether to include this component in the Alarm Status. - Page 49 • The PMT Stream Type and Table ID can be looked up in the ATSC Code Point Registry or discovered by analysis of the Transport Stream. These will be described in more detail in the example below. • Maximum is the maximum allowable interval time for this table, and Units can be either seconds or milliseconds.
-
Page 50: Alarm Enable
If you didn’t know about the presence of these triggers in the Transport Stream, you could proceed in one of two ways to look up their Table ID and PMT Stream Type, and their purpose: you could obtain this information from the originator of the service, or you could use a TS analyzer to inspect the stream. -
Page 51: Specifications
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the Technical Specifications table. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications • 6-1 TSM-100 User Manual (Iss. 02) - Page 52 Table 1. Norpak Corporation TSM-100 - Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number Of Inputs 1 input Input Signal Standard DVB-ASI (EN 50083-9) Accommodated With ONG-MDL-R02 or R22 rear module: 75Ω terminating. Serial Digital Impedance With ONG-MDL-R01 or R21 rear module: Video Inputs 75Ω...
-
Page 53: Service Information
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Power LED Conditions • Bootload Sequence • Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. In the event of problems with your TSM-100, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem. -
Page 54: Power Led Conditions
Reset button, or call Technical Support. Bootload Sequence In the unlikely event of a complete card failure, you may be instructed by a Ross Video Technical Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the TSM-100. To perform this task, follow these steps: 1. - Page 55 All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect. The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited, beyond the warranty period without charge, for the life of the equipment. Service Information • 7-3...
- Page 56 P.O. Box 880, Ogdensburg, New York, USA Ross Video Incorporated 13669-0880 Visit Us Please visit us at our website for: • Company information • Related products and full product lines • Trade show information • News Ross Part Number: TSM100DR-004-02...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the openGEAR TSM-100 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers