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- Page 1 User's Manual IPUMP...
- Page 2 User’s Manual Data, drawings, and other material contained herein are proprietary to Wegener Communications, Inc., and may not be reproduced or duplicated in any form without the prior written permission of Wegener Communications, Inc. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.3 iPump Specifications ........ - Page 4 Monitor iPump Status ........36...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 General Information
Receiver, referred to throughout the manual as the iPump. The manual is divided into the following chapters: 1 General Information - a description of your iPump, its functions and specifications, and a glossary of terms. 2 Installation - procedures and information for the correct and safe instal- lation of your iPump. -
Page 6: Ipump Overview
The user selects the programs and enters a file name, audio setting, and a recording time (duration) for each. Files are recorded to disk in the iPump for later play-out or download- 800009-01 Rev. A... -
Page 7: Play Recorded Program File
File playing may be initiated by a predetermined schedule via Compel or by a schedule stored internally to the iPump. The user may also command playing of files directly from a web browser or from the front panel. -
Page 8: Scheduled Operation
Scheduled Operation Schedules of record, play, and other operations for automatic execution by the iPump may be set up using the Compel network and may be viewed from the web browser interface. (Schedule operations support wild cards and ranges in day, date, and time fields for repetitive events.) -
Page 9: Files Served To Lan
Compel network. HTML Control Control of the iPump is available from any web browser on the LAN to which it is connected or via the internet if desired. The IP address and subnet mask can be displayed and changed at the iPump front panel. - Page 10 User’s Manual The iPump model number is structured as follows to describe the options on each iPump: IP - ABC - D - EF - G - H - JJ - K Table 1: iPump Options Key Model Number...
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Page 11: Ipump Specifications
User’s Manual 1.3 iPump Specifications Table 2: Technical Specifications Characteristic Specification Input Frequency tuning via front panel control or COMPEL Input FrequencyRange 950 to 2150 MHz Input Impedance 75 ohms LNB Power 250 mA max, 22 kHz tone control vertical polarity: 12.4 to 14.0 VDC... - Page 12 User’s Manual Table 2: Technical Specifications Characteristic Specification AUDIO OUTPUT Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz GENERAL Power Supply 100 to 120 V or 200 to 240 V (auto switches) 60/50 Hz 5.0/2.5 A Size height 3.5 inches (90 mm)
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Page 13: Safety Summary
User’s Manual 1.4 Safety Summary The iPump is designed for safe use with few special precautions required of the user. The following items are basic precautions to use when installing and working with your iPump: Do not open the iPump's chassis cover. - Page 14 Table 3: Glossary of Terms Term Definition Liquid crystal display. The front-panel text screen on your iPump is a liquid crystal dis- play. Light-emitting diode. The front-panel indicator lights on your iPump are LEDs Low-noise block downconverter - equipment (generally at the antenna) that converts the incoming satellite signal to the appropriate frequency for reception by the iPump.
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Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation
2.2 Location and Mounting The iPump may be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or fitted with rubber feet for desk top operation. In either location, maintain a clean, dry environment for your iPump. - Page 16 Reduced Air Flow Equipment should be installed such that airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. The iPump may be arranged in a rack without empty spaces between units if heat rise is prevented by ensuring its side vents remain unblocked with adequate clearance around the vent holes.
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Page 17: Rack Mounting
Place the iPump on a flat surface where it will not be subject to spills or impacts. Also route cables to the unit so that they will not be hit or pulled caus- ing damage to the connectors or to the unit itself. -
Page 18: Ipump Connections
2.3 iPump Connections Before applying power, make the following connections to your iPump (refer to Table 4 on page 19 for connector details and to Figure 2.1 iPump Rear- panel Connector Locations for placement): a) Connect the L-band output from your antenna's LNB to the extender cable on your iPump's input RF port [a]. -
Page 19: Alarm Connector Details
Only on iPumps with the ASI input option. AUDIO 1/8-inch stereo Audio output A 1/8-to-RCA adapter is shipped jack with your iPump (one for each active audio decoder). AUX AUDIO 1/8-inch stereo Audio output Can be "slaved" to decoder 1 or jack... -
Page 20: Ethernet/Lan Port Details
Pins 1 and 2 are normally open and are closed during an iPump alarm. Pins 1 and 6 are normally closed and are open during an iPump alarm. -
Page 21: Chapter 3 Operation
•3.6 iPump Operations by Function, and •3.7 Unit Software Switch. NOTE: When operated as part of a Compel Network, your iPump may become unavailable for local control or may perform functions not commanded locally. For example, the Compel network operator may command remote iPumps to disable local control during a particular broadcast or program schedule. -
Page 22: Front-Panel Controls And Indicators
The iPump's LCD indicates unit status and prompts for and reflects user input. crystal Here, you will see your iPump's unit label and serial number displayed on the Display(LCD) top line following startup. The home screen also alternately displays the input signal’s frequency, data rate, and FEC ratio in the lower left corner and contin-... -
Page 23: Led Indicators
User’s Manual These eight light-emitting diodes (LEDs) provide status information about Indicators your iPump and its processes. Table 7 on page 23 provides the meaning of the color and state of each LED. Figure 3.3 LED Indicators Table 7: LED Indicator Descriptions... - Page 24 Meaning AUTH GREEN constant Current transport stream is protected by conditional access (CA) and iPump is authorized and descrambling. GREEN slow blink Current transport stream is protected by conditional access (CA) but iPump is unauthorized. Tracked channel is not scrambled.
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Page 25: Startup/Shutdown Procedures
User’s Manual 3.3 Startup/Shutdown Procedures The first time you start the iPump, the boot-up process and some initial setup may require a few minutes to complete. (See Initial Unit Settings.) After the initial startup, and if a normal shutdown was performed, the iPump may be started again simply by pressing the ENTER button on the unit’s front panel. -
Page 26: Web Browser Operations Startup
Press ENTER and take note of the iPump's IP address displayed on the screen. Then use the following steps to gain control of the iPump from your web browser: NOTE: It may be necessary to set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to specific values - consult your local network administrator. -
Page 27: Normal Shutdown
IP address 128.092.050.004 (as entered from the iPump front panel) must be entered as 128.92.50.4 in the web browser. Normal Removing power to shut down your iPump will not harm the unit, but is not Shutdown recommended and will lengthen the time required for the next startup. Normal startup can only be performed following a normal shutdown. -
Page 28: Front-Panel Operation
User’s Manual 3.4 Front-panel Operation Operate the iPump from the front panel using the pushbuttons and LCD. Menu screens on the LCD direct you to screens that control various operating param- eters or display information about the iPump. Menu titles represent either a cat-... -
Page 29: Editable Fields
User’s Manual User input screens below the menus shown here allow control of such items as Program Number to Record, File to Record to, Decoder Number to Play File to, and others. There are two types of user-input screens - those with an edit- able field and those with a selectable field. -
Page 30: Selectable Fields
Pressing ESC before pressing ENTER will cancel any change. NOTE: Front-panel control is limited by a four-minute timeout period. After four minutes without input from the front-panel pushbuttons, the iPump LCD will automatically return to the home screen and any unsaved changes will be lost. -
Page 31: Initial Unit Setup
Some of the iPump’s settings are preconfigured or should be configured during the iPump's initial setup and are not likely to require adjustment on a regular basis. RF current channel, date and time, and unit label settings should be made at this time. - Page 32 User’s Manual Step Press Displayed Screen Type DECODER SETUP Menu Menu AUDIO SETUP IP SETUP Menu RF SETUP Menu From RF Setup, adjust the Current Channel settings. Step Press Displayed/Field Details Screen Type ENTER RF STATUS: Data Display TRACKING: Eb/No = XX.X RF status is shown.
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Page 33: Date/Time Setup
Compel. Time zone and Daylight Savings Time settings, however, remain under local control and should be set by the user. Set up the date and time for your iPump during the initial setup. First navigate to the Date/Time Setup screen. (Date/Time setup may also be performed from the browser interface under the SETUP tab.) -
Page 34: Unit Label Setup
Select Yes if daylight saving time is observed in your area or No if it is not. Unit Label Set the unit label (or name of your iPump) during the initial setup. First navi- Setup gate to the Set Unit Label screen. - Page 35 User’s Manual From Set Unit Label, enter a name for your iPump as follows: Screen Step Press Displayed/Field Details Type ENTER U. LABEL ABCDEFGHI User Input - JKLMNOPQR Editable ENTER Press to begin spelling the unit label. Press the arrow buttons to select the first charac- ter.
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Page 36: Ipump Operations By Function
Monitor iPump status as follows: iPump Status a) Enter the iPump's IP address in the address bar of your web browser. b) The iPump Status tab is automatically displayed. The unit’s serial number, current software version, and model number are shown. -
Page 37: Live Program Play
Two live programs from the same DVB carrier may be played simul- taneously if your iPump has the optional second decoder. a) To set up the iPump for live program play, first ensure the appropriate RF input and audio and/or video output connections have been made. - Page 38 User’s Manual d) Next, click the Edit button under Satellite Receive Settings to change that group’s parameters. e) After changing the fields as needed, click the Activate button to save your changes. Any changes will take effect immediately. f) If you do not wish to make or save any changes, click the Cancel button and any changes will be discarded.
- Page 39 User’s Manual NOTE: The setting at initial startup is Follow Tune. To stop live program playing, select Off under Decoder Settings. i) Next (if the Aux Audio option is enabled), click the Edit button under Settings for Aux Audio to change that group’s parameters and provide an extra audio-only service through the auxiliary audio port.
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Page 40: Record Program To File
User’s Manual Record The iPump can record incoming programs to stored files for later playback. Up Program to to three separate programs may be recorded at one time. File NOTE: Record and Play settings are volatile through power cycles. Except for the Loop Forever playlist setting, these settings will be lost when the iPump is rebooted. -
Page 41: Play Recorded Program File
NOTE: If the storage capacity is filled over 99% during recording, the iPump begins deleting existing files in chronological order beginning with the oldest file. The current recording will not be interrupted unless all deletable files have been deleted and remaining storage capacity remains under 1%. -
Page 42: File Management
User’s Manual iPumps.) The Record/Play chart on the left will display the name and time remaining of the selected program or playlist. e) To stop playing a program or playlist before it has played completely, click the "Stop" hyperlink under the Record/Play chart. -
Page 43: File Streaming And Routing
User’s Manual e) To rename the file, first type the new name in the Rename To: box. As with recording new files, file names are limited to 16 characters. Upper and lower case letters, numerals, decimals and spaces are allowed, but leading or following spaces will be truncated (the file name may not begin or end with a space or spaces). -
Page 44: Scheduled Operation
From the web browser interface, you can view schedules of record and play Operation operations set up by the Compel network for the iPump by clicking the Schedule tab. If needed, you can click the Disable button to temporarily suspend scheduled operations. -
Page 45: Playlist Management
User’s Manual Playlist With iPump playlists, you can set up and play a stored sequence of programs Management without interruption. (Playlists are stored in nonvolatile memory such that they remain available after unit reboots.) Create or edit playlists from the web inter-... - Page 46 When RANDOM is selected, the iPump randomly selects a file to play from the selected directory. When SEQUENTIAL is selected, the iPump plays the first file in the selected directory that has not already been played as SEQUENTIAL. Or, if all files in the selected directory have been played as SEQUENTIAL, then SEQUENTIAL will again play the first file.
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Page 47: Ipump Help
User’s Manual NOTE: To provide a course of action for the iPump in case of a "loss of service" (RF signal drops below a minimum threshold or the feed is lost entirely), a playlist named LOS may be created. The iPump will begin playing this playlist immediately when a "loss of service"... -
Page 48: Unit Software Switch
Use the following procedure to switch between versions of application software loaded on your iPump: From the iPump front panel, navigate to the Unit Software Switch to B-Up screen. From the Unit Software Switch screen, switch software as follows:... -
Page 49: Chapter 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing any difficulties, first check the LCD and LED indica- tors on the iPump to determine if any warnings or alarms are active. See Table 9: LED Indicator Descriptions on page 50 for descriptions of LED states. -
Page 50: Trouble Using Browser Interface
Also check to determine if the program or file is "blank". Trouble using If the iPump appears to be functioning normally with no alarm or warning con- browser ditions, but you cannot use the web browser interface, first check that you are interface using the correct IP address. - Page 51 Meaning AUTH GREEN constant Current transport stream is protected by conditional access (CA) and iPump is authorized and descrambling. GREEN slow blink Current transport stream is protected by conditional access (CA) but iPump is unauthorized. Tracked channel is not scrambled.
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Page 53: Chapter 5 Customer Service
5.2 Technical Support If the unit should fail to perform as described, if you need help resolving prob- lems with your iPump, or for questions about obtaining service for your iPump, please contact Wegener Communications Customer Service at (770) 814-4057, FAX (678) 624-0294, or E-mail service@wegener.com. - Page 54 User’s Manual 800009-01 Rev. A wegener.com...
- Page 55 Index monitor iPump status play recorded program access, See Conditional Date/Time Setup 33 Program Record to File Access dimensions 12 record program address downloading 8 unit software switch customer service manual comments or questions earthing 16 air flow 16 grounding 16...
- Page 56 User’s Manual pushbuttons 22 status, unit 23 Record Setup SNR Alarm/Warning stop Setup record Unit Label Setup recording 6, 40 Unit Software Switch storage capacity 10, 41 model number Return Material suggestions or Authorization 53 options indicated by comments 5...