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Tangram GT Operating instructions GT31 WISI Tangram IP gateway modules Features: The GT31 module is part of the Multi Transportstream reception for Tangram product portfolio. DVB signals 4 x DVB-S / -S2 / -T/T2 / -C input WISI Tangram is an FPGA...
Tangram GT Operating instructions Table of contents Safety Instructions ....................... 6 ESD Protection ......................6 Technical Data / Mechanical Overview ................7 GT31 Module Front View ..................... 7 Installation, Configuration and Maintenance ............... 8 Module Installation ....................... 8 Tangram Front IP Ports....................10 3.2.1 IP / Ethernet Ports at the Front of Tangram ............
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Tangram & SW Options ..................... 21 3.8.1 Connect to WISI Portal & Activating the Output Modules: ........21 3.8.2 Serial Number / Linking to the Modules ..............21 3.8.3 Requesting Access to the wisiconnect.tv Portal ........... 21 3.8.4 Login to the wisiconnect.tv / chameleonconnect.tv ..........21 3.9.
Tangram GT Operating instructions 1 Safety Instructions 1.1 ESD Protection This product contains electrostatic sensitive devices. These devices can be damaged or effectively destroyed by electrostatic discharge (ESD) during unpacking, installation, removal, storage, or shipment if incorrectly handled. Please note that discharge might go unnoticed by a user.
Operating instructions 3 Installation, Configuration and Maintenance 3.1 Module Installation The Tangram GTxx modules are single function modules. The modules are hot- swappable and can be plugged into the chassis from the back. On the front side of the Tangram chassis there are the switch modules, the power supplies and the fan tray. The power supplies and the fan tray are situated behind the panels.
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Operating instructions 3.2 Tangram Front IP Ports 3.2.1 IP / Ethernet Ports at the Front of Tangram Tangram has up to 9x GigE ports at the front side, 5x RJ-45 100/1000T with GT11 and optionally an additional 4x SFP ports with GT12 at the upside position (Slot 8). Tangram with GT11 Switch module (Slot 7) Tangram equipped with GT11 &...
Operating instructions 3.3 Tangram Hardware : RF / Video Modules Slots RF Modules and Ports at the Rear of Tangram 3.3.1 Chassis Slots GT01 Tangram has 6 module slots on the rear side. Tangram rear view (Example) The numbering of Tangram modules is always from down to up and from left to right, the first lower module on the left (seen from the back) is the first, second is above.
Operating instructions 3.4 Configuration of Tangram 3.4.1 The Tangram Web UI (GUI) A standard web browser can be used to configure all settings on a Tangram chassis. In the left field there are the Modules / Slots identified by the Chassis / Switch General information about the web interface structure The Tangram Web UI is designed to get a logical structure for the user/ installer, and an overview of the device via the side tabs and module details via the top tabs.
Operating instructions 3.4.2 Connecting to the Default Management IP Address: Supported web browsers The Tangram web interface is verified for Firefox version 9 and higher. Other web browsers might work, but the functionality cannot be guaranteed. The Tangram default IP address on the left front management “MAN” port is 192.168.1.20 (GT11 SW rel.
Operating instructions 3.4.4 IP / Ethernet Ports Groups (using internal VLAN IDs) There are Port Groups to easily distribute video traffic of above 1 Gbit on Tangram. GT11 Port Group A is representing internal VLAN ID=2 up to Group H with VID=9 and they are available to choose in a pull-down menu.
Operating instructions 3.4.5 GT11 SETTINGS Tab: Throughput measurement Below of the Group-Member settings you find the button: Show current traffic throughput Sent & Received packets for each switch-port are shown, and Overflow packets and CRC errors can be checked per port: - 15 -...
Operating instructions 3.5 Tangram GT11 / 12 Switch Modules / Main Control Page 3.5.1 Main Status GT11- Control On the Tangram GT11-Control Status Tab you can monitor overall stats like Alarms, Fans, Power, Temperature, Serial Number and main SW- Version of the Tangram - 16 -...
Operating instructions 3.6 Tangram GT11 / 12 Internal Switch / Control Tab 3.6.1 Modules Tab on the GT11-Control 3.6.2 Module Status and Settings You can check and set the Modules on the Modules tab. You can switch them on /off and you can reset them remotely.
Additional there is a syslog available and scripts can be executed through the Maintenance tab. Please ask your WISI representative about scripts available. *IP addresses set and Group membership will survive a Firmware update as long as not stated differently in the release notes.
Operating instructions 3.7 Configuration of Modules 3.7.1 Connecting to the Modules (GT 31 SW 1.1 or newer) If your module has SW 1.0 or older please refer to 3.7.3 and upgrade the module. The Tangram modules (SW >1.0) can be accessed through the front management port by just choosing the module on the left column in the Web UI.
Operating instructions You can edit the IP addresses of a Module under SETTINGS / NETWORKING. Please always remove and configure new network- address, the net mask plus the default gateway. If you don’t want to specify, put in 0.0.0.0 as gateway address. 3.7.3 Direct access to the Modules (backup Control Port) As a further alternative or to recover a problem you may use the backup Control Port on the back of module with default address 192.168.1.20 and net mask 255.255.255.0.
The Tangram modules GT2x & GT31 (not the Tangram chassis, nor the GT11) must be registered at the WISI portal and activated through an entitlement file before they can be used or upgraded. You can get / download that from WISI Web-Portal:...
(these fields are intended for your own use, to be able to track and maintain your installed base). The fields for SLA status and SW options are filled out automatically from the information stored in the WISI Unit Data Base. Click the `Register´ button to register the Tangram module.
Operating instructions 3.11 Configuring Inputs To receive DVB streams you need to setup the sources. This can be configured through the INPUT tab. 3.11.1 Defining / adding inputs Add input: 1. Click the INPUTS tab, and Add new input. 2. Choose Type and select the appropriate parameters settings.
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Operating instructions 3.12 GT 31 Service Management Click on the SERVICE MANAGEMENT tab to see available inputs and outputs. Service IDs and PIDS of received Input services are shown and can be checked Service IDs shown in the Tab SERVICE MANAGEMENT The INPUTs and their PIDs are shown starting from INPUT 0 to INPUT n, depending on how many Inputs are configured and received.
Operating instructions 3.12.2 Service Selection and Filtering Service management functionality and pre-requisites The SERVICE MANAGEMENT tab is the main view for handling service selection, decryption, encryption and PID management. efore starting with the service management, the inputs and outputs must be defined. Inputs, Outputs, and their available/ assigned services The left part of the SERVICE MANAGEMENT view shows the Inputs with their available services.
Operating instructions Service Selection and Filtering (cont.) 3.12.3 Structure of the available/assigned services under INPUTS and OUTPUTS Input: Each Input/service has 3 columns; Name (service names), SID (service id), and an edit arrow ” >” for adding to output. Assigning services from the inputs to the outputs is done by clicking the arrow > and selecting the output to add the service to in the appearing pop-up boxes.
Operating instructions 3.12.4 Adding and Removing Services to/from IP Outputs Adding services to the outputs 1. Click the edit arrow tailing an input service. When you click the arrow, an “Add / Connect” pop-up will appear. 2. Move the mouse pointer to the Add pop-up. 3.
Operating instructions 3.13 Service Decryption (with optional GT42 module) With one additional GT42 module its possible to decrypt services via four different CI slots. Each CI slot can be handled individually regarding settings of input source and bit rate for the used CAM. Up to four IP inputs can be created (SPTS or MPTS).
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Operating instructions GT 42 OUTPUT MENU: In the service management menu one chose decryption for the wanted services to be decrypted and also connect the decrypted (and not decrypted) services to the created outputs. NOTE! The number of services that can be decrypted simultanously is depending on the used CAM and smartcard.
Operating instructions 3.14 Tangram overall module settings Under the module SETTINGS tab – module specific settings are managed: NETWORKING Networking settings for defining and configuring IP interfaces, and for setting the capabilities for the defined IP interfaces. Note: Every Tangram module has an extra IP port on the Tangram back for separate 10/100 Ethernet management (“Control Port”, default IP 192.168.1.20/24), the module internal GigE port is switched through GT11 switch for streaming &...
Operating instructions 3.14.1 Add and configure Network interfaces 1. Click on NETWORKING in the SETTINGS tab 2. Click Add new interface 3. Type a name for the interface 4. Enter the IPv4 address, the Netmask and the Gateway 5. Select the capabilities needed for the interface (e.g. for Streaming the VLAN ID) 6.
Operating instructions 3.14.3 Setting up DATE AND TIME To synchronize Tangram modules with a time source you can either use NTP protocol through the IP interfaces or Time information delivered by the received MPTS- Streams. 1. Click on DATE AND TIME in the SETTINGS tab 2.
Tangram module Note: The SW options file will have the format <serial number>.ent. If you need to, you can download the entitlement file from the Wisiconnect.tv portal or please ask your WISI representative • Locate the software options file on your PC, and select it •...
Operating instructions 3.14.5 Module maintenance Module maintenance functions are available within the Maintenance tab: Reboot of the module Some operations, such as upgrading the software, require a reboot to get it active. Click the Reboot button to reboot the unit. During the rebooting process, “Rebooting”...
Operating instructions 3.14.6 Configuration Backup / Restore Factory reset The Tangram module can be reset to the same status as when delivered from the factory. Go to the SETTINGS tab, and MAINTENANCE. Before you Click on FACTORY RESET please always do a backup of your last configuration as described below ! It may help you to save time &...
SW options. A warning will be shown if no operation mode is selected. STATUS Uptime (from last reboot), and current module temperature. SERVICE LICENCE AGREEMENT Shows if the Tangram is registered at the WISI portal, and the expiry date of the service level agreement. - 36 -...
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5. Support and further information For further information and help, please contact our support organisations: E-mail: support_headend@wisi.de Telephone: +49 (0)7233 / 66-621 User manual and installation guide updates Updates to the user manual and the installation guide are available at the Website www.wisi.de...
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