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iPump 6420 Professional Audio Server iPump 6420 Professional Audio Server User’s Manual 800070-01 Rev. B...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Chapter 1: GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter gives a general overview of this Manual and of the iPump 6420. Table of Contents 1.1. Manual Overview...................... 2 1.2. iPump 6420 Overview....................3 1.2.1. Basic Store/Forward Mission................3 Figure 1-1: Store/Forward System overview ..................5 1.2.2.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual 1.2. iPump 6420 Overview is an integrated, digital satellite receiver, decoder, and audio WEGENER iPump 6420 server designed to provide the most cost effective method of delivering and storing content for radio network operations. In tandem with WEGENER Compel/MediaPlan, the is a iPump 6420 key part of the WEGENER Digital Media Delivery System, which combines secure MPEG and...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual The non-real-time portion of the S/F sub-system accepts a schedule file, on a regular basis, for each supported affiliate site. This schedule will define local spots, as files, to be played in each available segment of the day. These segments are defined by the radio network management as those portions of each hour where specific spots will be eligible for play at the remote receiving i6420 sites.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 1-2: Using Playlists as indirection 13:05 13:06 13:07 13:08 13:09 13:10 Network Song 26A Song 27A spot At uplink, the request to execute a Playlist, by name Closure from customer traffic system Fires Network (COMPEL) cmd to execute Playlist “CR-100305-13-1”, where ‘CR’...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 1.2.3. Supplemental capabilities Along with the above basic S/F system functions, certain supplemental capabilities are beneficial to the radio network mission. As shown in Figure 1, Return Path provides a general tool to request and receive low-bandwidth status and logging information from edge i6420s back to the uplink control system.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual system. This is called “Compel-over-Internet”. Along with this capability, the i6420 may also poll for and then pull in it’s local spot files over the same internet connections. This is called “Internet File Delivery”. This allows the i6420 to easily implement a premium radio network feature called “Automation Mode”, to be discussed.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual TimeZone Delay Most radio networks span several time zones. Because of this, to keep the same scheduled “feel” at all affiliates through all those time zones, they, once again must do their own recording and re-broadcasts, using extra satellite bandwidth. The iPump6420 TimeZone Delay (TZD) feature allows the central radio network manager to avoid these complexities.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual new versions of application software, and the maintenance of the basic non-volatile unit parametric settings. The Hard-drive (HDD) storage is provided to store all the media and objects needed for the full Store/Forward mission. From the satellite, media file content, transmitted in the MPE/IP encapsulation, is extracted and the file then stored to the HDD.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual modem requires a simple analog “POTS” telco line for operation. It would be used as a first alternative to the LAN or WAN ports for attempted Return Path reporting. Moving on in Figure TBD, the Local PIO closures are inputs provided to allow local automation equipment to cue the iPump6420 to deliver specific operations at precise times.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Characteristic Specification ASI Transport Input Option DVB-ASI Input One input per DVB-ASI per EN50083-9 Annex B Physical layer 270 Mbaub signaling on 75Ω coax cable Minimum byte gap Down to 5-byte interbyte gaps Transport data rate 60 Mbps max.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Characteristic Specification File selection keywords 1) SHUFFLE—select files to play from folder such that (used in any file-play each plays once before any repeat, but order is specification for an insert) different each time through 2) RANDOM—select files to randomly play from folder, but without any repeats 3) SEQUENTIAL—Like SHUFFLE, but maintains same play order each time through file list in folder...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Characteristic Specification LAN/WAN Ethernet Ports Physical Layer LAN & Full-duplex, auto-negotiating 10baseT, 100base TX (twisted pair) on RJ45 jack Media Access and Link Per IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) Layers Network and Transport Binds to TCP/IP stack Layers Network Services Telnet, SMB, FTP, SSH (for diagnostics), HTTP (web) server, HTTP client (for Return Path)
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Characteristic Specification Off-Air Recording Audio captured from demodulated radio carriers. Audio (optional) compressed into mp3 files and returned to uplink control system via Return Path. Arrangement Two AM/FM inputs, each logically associated with one of the two main Audio Decoders (ports), either #1 or #2 AM (domestic US) Frequency 520 to 1720 kHz...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Characteristic Specification Environmental Indoor only Heat dissipation 48 watts typical, with full LNB DC load Operating Temperature C to +40 C (+50 F to +104 F) Unit gives warning indication for over-temperature conditions Storage Temperature C to +70 C (-4 F to +158 Humidity...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 1.5. Safety Summary is designed for safe use with few special precautions required of the user. The following iPump 6420 items are basic precautions to use when installing and working with your iPump 6420 Do not open the chassis cover.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 1.6. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Term Definition Assured File Delivery, the WEGENER system for file downloads through satellite channels Alarm An indication of a serious fault, generally expected to prevent the i6420 from fulfilling a basic mission Application Term used to describe the controlling software that runs on top of an Linux Operating System, and that provides most i6420 functionality.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Term Definition Language Descriptor Identifier for a single component compressed audio stream under an or LD MPEG Program within a Transport stream. Linux A modern, open-source (free) operating system (OS). The OS provides these standardized services to the i6420 application software: 1) access to the hardware, 2) rations access to the microprocess for the application’s multiple processes, 3) interrupts the application with events and messages, 4) ration computer resources, and 4) allows standard communication...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Term Definition Temporary Setting A volatile setting of the i6420, which is limited in time. After this expires, the unit returns to a permanent setting. Transport The aggregate satellite-borne data stream defined by MPEG and DVB. Warning An indication of a minor fault, or perhaps early warning about an imminent major fault.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Chapter 2: INSTALLATION This chapter provides instructions on unpacking, mounting, and connecting the iPump 6420, as well as providing connector information, including detailed pinouts. Table of Contents 2.1. Unpacking and Inspection..................24 2.2. Location and Mounting ..................24 Figure 2-1: Proper rack installation for iPump6420.................25 2.3.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 2.1. Unpacking and Inspection Carefully unpack the unit and its ac power cord and inspect for obvious signs of physical damage that might have occurred during shipment. Also locate the bag of accessories, including special cable pigtails and adaptors. Any damage claims must be reported to the carrier immediately.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Rack Installation is sized at 1 RU and should be mounted in an EIA-standard, 19-inch-wide iPump 6420 equipment rack. After mounting, maintain a clean, dry environment for the unit. 1) First, install angle brackets or cross-supports capable of supporting both the unit and its connecting cables.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 2.3. Equipment Setup 2.3.1. iPump 6420 Rear Panel Connections Before applying power, make the following connections, as necessary, to your . For iPump 6240 connector details, refer to Table 2-1Error! Reference source not found.. For help deciding which connectors and signals to use, consult Chapter 3.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 2.3.2. iPump6420 Connector Details Figure 2-2: iPump 6420 Rear Panel View Table 2-1: iPump6420 External Connector Information Connector Type Pin # Signal Description Designation (Options shown in red) On rear panel Type F coax jack L-band RF from external LNB. RF IN LNB-DC output on center-pin.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Connector Type Pin # Signal Description Designation (Options shown in red) SERIAL M&C 9-pin D female jack DCD (internally pulled to +5V) RxD (data output) TxD (data input) DTR (not connected) DSR (internally pulled to +5V) RTS (not connected) CTS (internally pulled to +5V) (internally pulled to +5V, with weak...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Connector Type Pin # Signal Description Designation (Options shown in red) AUDIO 1 9-pin D male jack Left ‘+’ Ground N.C. Ground Right ‘+’ Left ‘-‘ Ground N.C. Right ‘-‘ 9-pin D male jack (same pin (Same as AUDIO 1) AUDIO 2 numbering)
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Connector Type Pin # Signal Description Designation (Options shown in red) CUE RELAYS 1 Cue Relay #1-5: Common contact (continued) Cue Relay #1-6: Common contact Cue Relay #1-7: Common contact Cue Relay #1-8: Common contact Cue Relay #1-9: Common contact Cue Relay #1-10: Common contact Cue Relay #1-11: Common contact Cue Relay #1-12: Common contact...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Connector Type Pin # Signal Description Designation (Options shown in red) USB type A jack Universal Serial Bus host-end Std IEC receptacle AC Line In 115/230 VAC On Front-Panel USB type A jack Universal Serial Bus host-end 2.4.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 2.4.1. Getting Local Web Control The user web interface is the preferred method of local control. If it has been enabled at the factory, then this subsection should allow you to properly setup and verify. Even if enabled, you probably may need to setup the iPump6420 LAN network parameters to get it to work.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 18. If you want to change the Gateway IP address shown, press <ENT> to get an edit screen. 19. As done above, finish editing the Gateway IP address, then press <ENT> to leave the edit session and save the results, or press <ESC> to leave without saving. Remember, that this must be the address of the router that allows you to connect to remote IP networks.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 10. Move to Program Number; select and edit as necessary. Use ‘*’ to use the first Program available 11. Move to Tag Site; select and edit as necessary. Site ‘15’ is the do-not-use choice. 12. If any changes you wish to keep, move to Done and select Check/set audio port settings: 1.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 2.5. Unit Indications This section discusses what the user can see and learn from the iPump 6420 front-panel LCD screen and LED indicators. 2.5.1. Front-panel LCD Home Screen What you are expecting: The RF setup parameters that you programmed, and valid signal quality indications.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 2.5.2. Front-panel LED Indications What you are expecting: If locked on the satellite carrier, then the green TRANSPORT LED should be ON, and if receiving Compel command stream, the COMPEL LED should be ON. For a unit working exclusively over the internet, you still want to see the COMPEL LED ON, showing that the unit can find the remote Compel server and pull its commands.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Chapter 3: OPERATION This chapter provides information on the operation and functions of the iPump 6420. Table of Contents 3.1. Monitor & Control Interfaces................40 3.1.1. Compel......................40 In-channel Compel Control ................... 40 Internet-delivered Compel Control................42 Local Scheduler ......................
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Table 3-1: i6420 Front-panel Menus......................62 User Controls ......................... 66 3.1.5. Terminal......................66 3.1.6. SNMP Status..................... 67 3.1.7. PIO Inputs ......................67 3.1.8. Automatic Restoral of Audio ................67 Loss-of-Signal........................ 67 Auto Recovery Modes ....................67 3.1.9. Fault Indications....................
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.1. Monitor & Control Interfaces 3.1.1. Compel The Compel control system is the premiere control method in the iPump 6420. It is the only user control method that can overrule and lock out control from other sources. In particular, it may set the edge devices, the remote iPump6420s, to have their local control disabled.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual the receiver is unaffected by command execution (or the lack thereof). These commands must often be synchronized to other external events. For example, a closure arriving from a customer’s media automation system, requesting the play of a commercial spot must cause a command to edge iPump6420s to insert a particular file, to be aligned precisely with a network “avail”...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual capabilities, allows a receiver to be addressed as a logical AND of a basic address (all, group, or SN) and the unit “state”. In the case of iPump6420, this “state” is the assignment of specific audio streams, by Language Descriptor (LD), to one or more of its constituent Audio Ports. If the base address matches, and the audio stream is assigned to any of the Audio Ports, then that command is executed, and, moreover, directed specifically to that Port.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual process, some of the “satellite-delivered” Compel commands would not make sense and are not supplied, such as many of the Action commands, the Time-of-Day command, and satellite File Download operations. For Compel control, the unit indications are: 1.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.1.2. Return Path Return Path is a set of return-channel reporting methods which allow the field iPump6420s, as network “edge” devices, to report back status information to the uplink control system. Its position in the entire Store/Forward system is illustrated in Figure 1-1 in Chapter 1 of this Manual.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-1: Typical Status report screen at uplink control system 3.1.3. Local Web The web interface is the premier local user interface. All other modes of local user control, where duplicated, are deprecated in favor of this interface. In the next few paragraphs, several of the web screens will be introduced.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-2: Typical Home Status screen, web interface Under this tab, a side control allows access to “Parameter Info”, a read-only screen to check basic unit settings. See Figure 3-3 for an example. www.wegener.com 800070-01 Rev B Chapter 3, Page 46...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-3: Parameter info screen, web interface Setup screens This is a set of screens that allow the user to check and make changes to basic unit settings. The top 3 choices are the “Audio Decoder (Port) setup” screens. Figure 3-4 gives an example of one.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-4: Audio Decoder setup screen, web interface The “Transport Input” screen allows the user to check or setup important carrier and Transport operating parameters. Figure 3-5 gives an example. www.wegener.com 800070-01 Rev B Chapter 3, Page 48...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-5: Transport Input, web interface The “Exp. Relay” screen allows the two sets of Port #1 and #2 cue relay to be checked and tested. Figure 3-6 gives an example. www.wegener.com 800070-01 Rev B Chapter 3, Page 49...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-6: Expansion Relay screen, web interface The “AM/FM tuning” screen allows the user to check or change AM/FM tuner settings (if the option is installed) and also check the reception. Figure 3-7 gives an example. www.wegener.com 800070-01 Rev B Chapter 3, Page 50...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-7: AM/FM tuning screen, web interface The “System” screen allows the user to view and set time settings. Figure 3-8 gives an example. www.wegener.com 800070-01 Rev B Chapter 3, Page 51...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-8: System screen, web interface File Manager screen The “File Manager” screen allows the user to view and delete stored files (as “assets” or individually, see Section 3.3). Figure 3-9 gives an example. www.wegener.com 800070-01 Rev B Chapter 3, Page 52...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-9: File Manager screen, web interface Record/play screen The “Record/Play” screen allows the user to view the status of a file or playlist play, and request others, either as temporary inserts or as permanent virtual channels (see Section 3.4). Figure 3-10 gives an example.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-10: Record/Play screen, web interface Scheduled Events screen The “Scheduled Events” screen shows the status of all current scheduled events in the Local Scheduler. These are divided up into “Play events” (file or playlist inserts), “Record events” (file recordings from audio streams in Transport), and “Miscellaneous events”...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-12: Playlist Builder screen, web interface ShowShifting screen The “ShowShift” screen is an entry point to viewing and editing the setup of ShowShifting, if this premium feature is authorized. It also shows the status of shows in record or playback, as well as upcoming events in a show episode playback.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-13: ShowShifting initial screen, web interface Logs screen The “Logs” screen is actually a set of two subscreens, the “As-run log” screen and the “Ops Log” screen. The As-run Log shows file and playlist insertion history, while the Ops log shows other events, such as relay closures, and audio stream switches.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-15: Ops Logs screen, web interface Diagnostic screen From any of the normal web screens, if the user clicks on the WEGENER logo, in the upper left corner, while pressing CRTL, then the user is sent to the web Diagnostics screen. This is a fairly powerful diagnostic and debugging tool, and only advanced users should access this screen.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.1.4. Front-Panel Monitor and Control The front panel interface consists of 8 LEDs, a 2 X 20 character LCD, and six push buttons. With this, a hierarchical M&C structure is implemented. This means that all monitor and control objects (or “screens”) are grouped with related screens under parent menus.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Push Button Definitions The push buttons react differently based on what mode the user is in and what screen type is currently being displayed. The following table describes this interaction. Note that this is a general guideline. Exceptions will be noted in the individual IRD specifications. LCD Mode Push LCD Screen...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Default LCD Screen No matter where a user may be in the LCD menu hierarchy, if no front-panel keypress is made for more than a factory-set time (typically ~5 minutes), and if the screen is not “parked”, then the LCD menu state reverts to the default screen.* The default screen is always a “Top Level”...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Main Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Attenuation Level 0 - 20 Headroom Level 0 -20 IP Setup LAN IP Settings Lan Addressing Mode: < Lan Static IP STATIC > Address Lan Static Netmask Lan Static Gateway...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Main Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level LNB type=LO) LNB Polarity (If <HORIZONTAL,VERTICAL> LNB=Universal/Astra) SNR Margin Warning: < > dB Signal Quality Setup Indicator Thresholds Errored Seconds Rate Return Path Setup Main Server IP: Backup Server IP: Content Access Content Access...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Main Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level File Playback Signal Quality Current Quality Eb/No Estimate Signal Strength History this Setting Loss from Fades Errored Seconds Elapsed Times Signal First Acquired Signal Last Acquired AM/FM Tuner AM/FM Tuner 1 - 2 Tuner 1 - 2 Mode...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual User Controls The user controls affecting the Front-panel interface are listed. Compel is the preferred command method: 1. Allow or disallow local control. This affects many parameters needed to deliver the audio output payload. Set by Compel or the factory. 2.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.1.6. SNMP Status Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention. It consists of a set of standards for network management, including an Application Layer protocol, a database schema, and a set of data objects.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual user-set timeout to get Compel network control commands. If not successful on any of the list of Preset, before repeating on that List, it will first re-attempt at the Last Commanded and Last Successful carrier settings. This cycle will continue indefinitely until success, or an authorized user changes the carrier setting.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.2. Basic IRD Functions 3.2.1. Transport Front-end DVB Tuner The standard configuration of the iPump6420 features a front-end DVB RF tuner. The unit will, at initial reboot, or after a user (local or Compel) changes the applicable setting, attempt to acquire “lock”...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 11. Delete Preset Table entry 12. Select tuning by Preset Table entry LNB DC output To simplify site setup, the i6420 features an LNB DC output source fed outward on the RF Input center conductor. This powers the electronics in the LNB on the satellite antenna. It is protected against shorted loads with an over-current thermal fuse.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 2. Audio Language descriptor (select Language Descriptor from list as found in the PMT, or use the first available in the PMT as indicated by the ‘ ’ wildcard) Codec, resamplers, timing adjustments (buffer-locked loop) The live audio PES stream is decomposed into separate audio ES frames, and the compressed data is passed to a software codec.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Audio Settings: Muting, Stereo Routing & Attenuation The two main Audio Decoders (Ports), #1 and #2, feature both digital and analog audio outputs. The auxiliary Audio Decoder, #3, only features an analog audio output. Any of those three sets of outputs may be muted, as an entire signal or by stereo component (Left or Right).
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.2.4. Delivery of RBDS data The iPump6420 features two serial ports to perform Radio Broadcast Data Services (RBDS) data output, each assigned and dedicated to one of the two main Audio Decoders (Ports). RBDS is used to deliver metadata to the local affiliate, such as information about the current song, the artist, the station call sign, etc.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Note that files may be placed on the iPump6420 by any of several methods. One is WEGENER’s Assured File Delivery (AFD), performed in an MPE/IP channel from Compel, over the satellite. Another is Kencast FAZZT, a 3 party satellite-based file distribution system.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual sent in the first packet. If OK, the file is copied into the i6420 HDD filesystem at /u/user, creating new folders as necessary. This completes the immediate file delivery process. However, to keep the i6420 from wasting time accepting files not intended for it, it will receive a follow-on command from Compel ordering it to stop listening on the original UDP port.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.3.4. HTTP File Delivery over internet An alternate method of file delivery from Compel, that does not require a continuous satellite connection, is HTTP File Delivery over Internet. Here, the i6420 is commanded by Compel to request a file download from the Compel server using HTTP messages over IP. If a path to the server can be found, and the file is ready to send, then the i6420 may “pull”...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.3.6. “Asset Healing”, a content modeling & recovery utility After delivering files using AFD, WEGENER has a utility to allow the customers to model the files loaded to the field iPump6420s. This utility includes a function in the uplink control system and within the i6420.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.4. Insertion of Audio from Stored Files This section discusses the reason Store/Forward implementers have purchased and deployed WEGENER iPump6420s. The essential function is to allow local file-based content to play in place of the live audio stream, synchronized to overlay specific time epochs we call “spot avails”.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.4.2. Playlists “Playlists” give the user the opportunity for insertion command indirection that makes localization convenient (see Figure 1-2), while allowing for more powerful file-based audio functions. By defining the same playlist name on many field iPump6420s, but each pointing to its own local files, the network, by requesting an audio insert with that playlist, can get a group of field i6420s to do a synchronized local insert.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.4.3. Timing Model The timing model for insertion of file audio into the live audio stream is illustrated by the example shown in Figure 3-17. From the audio feed and companion closures emitted by the customer’s automation system looking forward, WEGENER’s Compel and iPump6420 both provide tools to align the local file insertion onto a network “avail”.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.4.4. Insertion Profiles Overview Insertion “profiles” are optional modifiers that are applied to an entire temporary insert, whether a discrete file or a playlist. This is invoked only by in-channel Compel commands. A field in the insertion command may specify a profile. Zero (‘0’) is the normal default in Compel commands and means “use no profile”.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.4.5. File Selection Keywords File selection keywords give the user the ability to play files in “random” order. These are typically used in temporary inserts ordered by Compel commands. However, they can be used as file specs in loop-forever playlist plays, a permanent Decoder (port) setting. The “keyword” signals to the playback process a method to select an audio file from a specified i6420 asset folder, whether top level, or deep in the directory tree.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-18: Example of using the SHUFFLE file selection keyword Use of SHUFFLE keyword, a simple playlist example: Consider the following playlist definition: /assets/Song/Song_A.mp2 /assets/Spots/SHUFFLE /assets/Song/Song_B.mp2 /assets/Spots/SHUFFLE /assets/Song/Song_C.mp2 /assets/Spots/SHUFFLE Note that each time this playlist is invoked, it will play 3 files, each randomly selected from the / assets/Spots directory using the SHUFFLE keyword.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.4.6. Asset Aliases Asset “aliases” are another simple method of indirection used to get localization. To use this, one must use asset-based files downloaded and managed from the uplink control system. In any file spec, whether used in a discrete file insert, or used in a line item of a playlist being inserted, the top level asset directory name must appear in the path.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.5.1. AM/FM tuner setup Compel or the local user may setup the AM/FM tuners. The setup consists of programming the desired band and frequency. Once an external antenna connection has been provided, a user may use either the local user web or front-panel interface in order to check for received signal quality.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.5.3. File Return for Audit As the captured OAR files accumulate on field i6420s, the Compel system may regularly request that they be returned so that they are available for auditing. This is done through the Return Path OAR file return report.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual the currently-running application will checksum the received image, and if OK, process and load it to the non-volatile Flash storage, in the backup position. It will also mark the application image status flags. If the file was installed by a local user, the flags are always set to “OK” and that is the end of it.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.6.2. Non-volatile Parameter Management All non-volatile unit settings (NV parameters) are retained in the internal flash memory storage, the same physical location as the Linux OS and the application images. At unit boot-up, these NV parameters are read into volatile memory for use. As these parameters changes, new values are written to the NV storage.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.6.4. Time Management Master Time Reference The iPump6420 makes use of a real-time clock (RTC) for many different functions, not just elapsed time. In most missions, the i6420 RTC must be synchronized to some other reference. In the majority of missions, this is the Compel clock.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.6.5. HDD Failure The iPump6420 features an internal metal hard-drive (HDD) for storage of media files, playlists, databases, and logs. It also includes a small partition called the “Install partition”, but this is only useful to advanced users who may need, under WEGENER supervision, to rebuild or replace their Compact Flash memory cards.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.7.1. Microcasting (aka “Automation Mode”) Microcasting is a new premium feature offered in the WEGENER iPump6420.* This allows the functions of the customer automation system to be embedded in the remote field i6420. Because of this, i6420s with no satellite access may provide operating radio stations with the same rich set of centrally-controlled services provided by their satellite brethren: live media (music/talk/news etc.) play, local spot insertion, cueing closures, RBDS messages, etc.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual normally. What this means in practice is that operations will be moved up in time until the next “hard time marker”, at which time the unit should return to normal operations. To monitor a Microcasting session, the local web interface features an (Automation) sub-tab under Status for each Decoder.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual 3.7.2. ShowShifting Overview ShowShifting is an exciting new premium feature in iPump6420 which allows satellite network operators to reduce the daily satellite bandwidth, and uplink storage, needed to distribute syndicated radio shows. In ShowShifting, a syndicated talk show (for example) can be air’d on the satellite a single time each day, but, at each of many field i6420s, that show episode can air on the respective local radio stations any number of times, with no start-time necessarily occurring at the original satellite air time.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual stored to the /u/user/showshifts directory. In the Events file, all Compel commands which were associated with the audio stream while being recorded are themselves recorded. These are stored with precise timestamps indicating the exact time the command is to be executed, relative to the beginning of the episode.
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual 1. The RECORD LED is on during ShowShift episode recordings 2. The PLAYBACK LED is on during ShowShift episode playback on any Decoder The new relevant user controls are: 1. Create a show definition 2. Edit a show definition 3.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Figure 3-20: ShowShift Shift-definition screen, local web interface 3.7.3. Time Zone Delay The new premium Time Zone Delay (TZD) feature allows network operators to save satellite bandwidth by only having to transmit the feed for the easternmost time zone in his coverage area.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual will switch from playing out the “live” content to playing out “live delayed” content. From that point on, the unit will continue to play audio from that stream and execute Compel commands associated with that audio, but both delayed, by the TZ delay time, from their original transmission over the satellite.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Chapter 4: MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter gives information on maintenance and troubleshooting of the iPump 6420. Table of Contents 4.1. Maintenance ......................102 4.2. Troubleshooting ....................102 4.2.1. Failure to acquire a carrier ................102 4.2.2.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 4.1. Maintenance Maintenance of the iPump 6420 is limited to keeping the chassis clean and ensuring that cables remain firmly connected. Occasionally wipe the exterior with soft, damp cloth to remove any accumulated dust and dirt, in order to keep the air vents clear. Occasionally monitor the unit’s temperature indication to see that it remains fairly constant while in use in a static location.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 8. Can other receivers anywhere lock to this carrier? Any of these i6420s? 9. Does i6420 Compel header setting match to Compel header borne on this carrier? 10. Is carrier encrypted? 11. Does it have compatible modulation. If DVB-S2, is your i6420 compatible? Is it a DVB carrier at all? 4.2.2.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 11. Can any IRD of any kind monitor this audio stream? 12. On a stream analyzer, is there any activity on that audio PID? 4.2.5. Failure to get file downloads over satellite 1. Sure you have carrier lock? Check CARRIER LED. 2.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 4.2.8. Failure to play playlists 1. Use the list for file inserts above to first check for basic file insertion problems. 2. Double-check the playlist play command for the playlist name. It must match up precisely on the i6420, whitespace and all. 3.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual 4. Can Compel order and receive Return Path Status reports from any other i6420s? If not, then the problem may be in the uplink control system or its IP setup. 5. Can a browser running on a PC on the same network with the i6420 reach an internet HTTP server, such as www.wegener.com (or, if no DNS, reach IP address...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Chapter 5: CUSTOMER SERVICE This chapter gives information on the warranty and technical support available for the iPump 6420. Table of Contents 5.1. Warranty ....................... 108 5.2. Technical Support....................108 www.wegener.com 800070-01 Rev B Chapter 5, Page 107...
Service Department RMA# ________ Wegener Communications, Inc. 359 Curie Drive Alpharetta, GA 30005 Note: All returned material must be shipped freight prepaid. C.O.D. shipments will not be accepted.
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Appendix 1: TERMINAL COMMANDS Terminal Command Listing Note, this list in process of cleanup. Complete Listing of Available Diagterm Commands: Command - dec 1 audiosamplerate: Sets the output audio sample rate for the decoder Command - dec 2 audiosamplerate: Sets the output audio sample rate for the decoder Command - dec 3 audiosamplerate: Sets the output audio sample rate for the decoder Command - errors: type threshold - Set alarm threshold type:...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Usage: PORT [number] [datarate] [settings] number = 1 or 2 for the two RBDS DB9 connectors datarate = 1200, 2400, 9600 settings = (7|8)(N|E|O|M|S)(0|1|2) Command - PROFILE report: Reports all profile definitions Command - pw: passwd Sets the PPP password Command - RBDS report: Report RBDS Status Command - RD asi: Report ASI Diagnostics Command - RD ca: Conditional Access...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Command - R http: Report HTTP Information Command - R ns: Report Network Services Status Command - r oar: Status of Current Active Recording Command - R profile: Reports all profile definitions Command - R p: Report Configuration Information Command - R r: Report Relays Status Command - r sched: Scheduler status Command - R st: Report Preset Table...
A2.1. Root MIB WEGENER-ROOT-MIB DEFINITIONS ::= BEGIN IMPORTS MODULE-IDENTITY, enterprises FROM SNMPv2-SMI; wegener MODULE-IDENTITY LAST-UPDATED "200710312000Z" ORGANIZATION "Wegener Communications" CONTACT-INFO "Wegener Communications Customer Service 359 Curie Drive Alpharetta, GA 30005 service@wegener.com http://www.wegener.com" DESCRIPTION "This MIB Contains the root of the Wegener MIB tree"...
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FROM WEGENER-ROOT-MIB ; ---------------------- -- PCMI Data Module -- ---------------------- pcmiData MODULE-IDENTITY LAST-UPDATED "200710312000Z" ORGANIZATION "Wegener Communications" CONTACT-INFO "Wegener Communications Customer Service 359 Curie Drive Alpharetta, GA 30005 service@wegener.com http://www.wegener.com" DESCRIPTION "This MIB contains information exported by the common product PCMI framework"...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual backupsoftwareVersion OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX DisplayString (SIZE (0..255)) MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS mandatory ::= { unitGroup 3 } -- M_LOCAL_CONTROL_STATUS localControlStatus OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS mandatory DESCRIPTION "Local control allows the local user to change unit settings. Local control is not enabled, certain unit settings may only be modified by the uplink controls stream (Compel)."...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual unknown(3) goodHigh(4) goodLow(5) noRF(6) rfPresent(7) MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS mandatory ::= { tunerGroup 1 } -- M_AVAILABILITY availability OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS mandatory DESCRIPTION "In tenths of a percentage" ::= { tunerGroup 2 } -- M_FADES fades OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual "Time since first Acquisition" ::= { tunerGroup 9 } -- M_TIME_SINCE_LAST_ACQ timeSinceLastAcq OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX TimeTicks MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS mandatory DESCRIPTION "Time since last Acquisition" ::= { tunerGroup 10 } -- M_M_RF_LVL_0_100 rfLvl0100 OBJECT-TYPE SYNTAX INTEGER MAX-ACCESS read-only STATUS mandatory ::= { tunerGroup 14 }...
iPump 6420 User’s Manual Appendix 3: FAULT CONDITIONS The following list is a compendium of the possible fault conditions. Where it makes sense, any of these may be masked to indicate as Alarms, Warning, or give no indication at all: Front Panel Message Possible Cause App Self-testing...
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iPump 6420 User’s Manual Front Panel Message Possible Cause No ID Tag found No carrier ID tag found on newly-acquired carrier; if carrier ID tag match is required, cannot access this Transport No LAN detected No Ethernet network detected at LAN port No Modem Dial Tone No dial tone on phone line No PAT...
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6420 User’s Manual 2009 Wegener Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. 800070-01 Rev. B Second Edition: July 2009 Wegener Communications, Inc. Technology Park/Johns Creek 11350 Technology Circle Duluth, GA 30097-1502 Phone: 770-814-4000 Fax: 770-623-0698 www.wegener.com 800070-01 Rev B...
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